,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fcgi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bc1 #bjbj ,mrs4 ,lowey 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,neal1 ,mr4 ,pallone1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,ms4 ,velzquez1 ,ms4 ,waters1 ,mrs4 ,carolyn ,b4 ,maloney of ,new ,york1 and ,ms4 ,lofgren7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,budget1 and ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act4 #b4 ,table of ,contents ,the table of contents is as follows3 ,division ,a--,third ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj ,title ,i--,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,ii--,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,iii--,department of ,defense ,title ,,iv--,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,title ,v--,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,title ,,vi--,department of ,homeland ,security ,title ,,vii--,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,viii--,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,ix--,legislative ,branch ,title ,x--,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,xi--,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,title ,,xii--,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,title ,,xiii--,general ,provisions--,this ,division ,division ,b--,emergency ,family and ,medical ,leave ,expansion ,act ,division ,c--,emergency ,paid ,sick ,leave ,act ,amendments ,division ,d--,,covid-#ai ,workers ,first ,protection ,act of #bjbj ,division ,e--,,covid-#ai ,workforce ,emergency ,response ,act of #bjbj ,division ,f--,family ,support ,provisions ,division ,g--,health ,policies ,title ,i--,medicaid ,title ,,ii--,medicare ,title ,,iii--,private ,insurance ,title ,,iv--,provisions relating to ,older ,americans ,act of #aife ,title ,v--,public health policies ,division ,h--,emergency ,coronavirus ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #bjbj ,title ,i--,federal ,benefit ,enhancements ,title ,,ii--,expanded ,eligibility for ,unemployment ,compensation ,title ,,iii--,relief for ,governmental and ,nonprofit ,entities ,title ,,iv--,emergency ,assistance for ,rail ,workers ,division ,i--,financial ,services ,title ,i--,protecting ,consumers1 ,renters1 ,homeowners and ,people ,experiencing ,homelessness ,title ,,ii--,assisting ,small ,businesses and ,community ,financial ,institutions ,title ,,iii--,supporting ,state1 ,territory1 and ,local ,governments ,title ,,iv--,promoting ,financial ,stability and ,transparent ,markets ,title ,v--,pandemic ,planning and ,guidance for ,consumers and ,regulators ,division ,j--,education ,relief and ,other ,programs ,title ,i--,education provisions ,title ,,ii--,other programs ,division ,k--,agriculture ,provisions ,title ,i--,commodity ,support and other ,agriculture ,programs ,title ,,ii--,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program ,division ,l--,,access ,act ,division ,m--,oversight and ,accountability ,division ,n--,u4,s4 ,postal ,service ,provisions ,division ,o--,federal ,workforce ,provisions ,division ,p--,federal ,employee ,collective ,bargaining and ,official ,time ,division ,q--,veteran ,coronavirus ,response ,act of #bjbj ,division ,r--,aviation ,worker ,relief ,title ,i--,aviation ,worker ,relief ,title ,,ii--,labor ,protections ,title ,,iii--,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight ,title ,,iv--,airport ,relief ,title ,v--,small ,community ,air ,service ,title ,,vi--,consumer ,protections ,title ,,vii--,environmental ,protections ,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous ,division ,s--,small ,business ,administration ,division ,t--,revenue provisions ,title ,i--,health-related tax relief ,title ,,ii--,economic ,stimulus ,title ,,iii--,administrative ,title ,,iv--,retirement provisions ,title ,v--,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,division ,u--,consumer ,protection and ,telecommunications ,provisions ,title ,i--,,covid-#ai ,price ,gouging ,prevention ,title ,,ii--,e-,rate ,support for ,wi-,fi ,hotspots and ,connected ,devices ,title ,,iii--,emergency ,lifeline ,benefit for ,broadband ,service ,title ,,iv--,continued ,connectivity ,title ,v--,don't ,break ,up the ,t-,band ,division ,v--,,grow ,act ,division ,w--,other ,matters ,division ,x--,other ,matters ,division ,y--,additional ,other ,matters #c4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any division of this ,act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division4 ,a ,third ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj ,i ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,,department ,,of ,,agriculture ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ee1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to supplement amounts otherwise available for the ,agricultural ,quarantine ,inspection ,program3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,agricultural ,marketing ,service ,marketing ,services ,for an additional amount for ,marketing ,services1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to supplement amounts otherwise available for commodity grading1 inspection1 and audit activities3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service ,for an additional amount for ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 #cc1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for the support of temporary and intermittent workers1 temporary inspection relocation1 and overtime inspection costs3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,farm ,service ,agency ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #c1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for temporary staff and overtime expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,rural ,business--,cooperative ,service rural business program account ,for an additional amount for ,rural ,business ,program ,account1 #bj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for the cost of loans for rural business development programs authorized by section #caj;,b and described in subsection 7g7 of section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,rural ,utilities ,service distance learning1 telemedicine1 and broadband program ,for an additional amount for ,distance ,learning1 ,telemedicine1 and ,broadband ,program1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for grants for telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq43 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,food and ,nutrition ,service commodity assistance program ,for an additional amount for ,commodity ,assistance ,program1 for the emergency food assistance program as authorized by section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 and section #bjd7;a77#a7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejh7;a77#a771 #dej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available1 the ,secretary may use up to #bjj1jjj1jjj for costs associated with the distribution of commodities3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,foreign ,agricultural ,service salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,department ,,of ,,health ,,and ,,human ,,services ,food and ,drug ,administration salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for efforts on potential medical product shortages1 enforcement work against counterfeit or misbranded products1 work on ,emergency ,use ,authorizations1 pre- and post-market work on medical countermeasures1 therapies1 vaccines and research1 and related administrative activities3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,general ,,provisions--,,this ,,title #ajaja4 ,for an additional amount for grants under the pilot program established under section #ggi of ,public ,law #aae-ada1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 #beh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that at least #ij percent of the households to be served by a project receiving a grant shall be in a rural area without sufficient access to broadband3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such pilot program1 a rural area without sufficient access to broadband shall be defined as #aj ,mbps downstream and #a ,mbps upstream1 and such definition shall be reevaluated and redefined1 as necessary1 on an annual basis by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 ,provided further1 ,that an entity to which a grant is made under the pilot program shall not use a grant to overbuild or duplicate broadband expansion efforts made by any entity that has received a broadband loan from the ,rural ,utilities ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that priority consideration for grants shall be given to previous applicants now eligible as a result of adjusted eligibility requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than three percent of the funds made available in this paragraph may be used for administrative costs to carry out the program3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajajb4 ,the first amount under ,child ,nutrition ,programs in ,division ,b of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,p4,l4 #aaf-id7 is amended by striking #bc1fae1jih1jjj and inserting #cb1fae1jih1jjj4 #ajajc4 ,the matter under the heading ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program in division ,b of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 is amended by inserting before 3 ,provided1 the following3 and for an additional amount1 such sums as may be necessary to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 which shall be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations4 #ajajd4 ,for an additional amount for ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program1 to supplement funds otherwise available for the ,food ,distribution ,program on ,indian ,reservations1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount available1 #ej1jjj1jjj is for administrative expenses1 including facility improvements and equipment upgrades1 and #ej1jjj1jjj is for the costs relating to additional food purchases3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajaje4 ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 shall be available for the ,secretary of ,agriculture to provide grants to the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and ,american ,samoa for nutrition assistance3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajajf4 ,the ,secretary may extend the term of a marketing assistance loan authorized by section #abja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcc7 for any loan commodity to #ab months3 ,provided1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available by this section are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajajg4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 ,,ii ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science1 and ,related ,agencies ,department of ,commerce ,economic ,development ,administration ,economic ,development ,assistance ,programs 7,including transfers of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,economic ,development ,assistance ,programs for necessary expenses related to responding to economic injury as a result of coronavirus1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall be for economic adjustment assistance as authorized by section #bji of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadi73 ,provided further1 ,that within the amount appropriated1 up to #b percent of funds appropriated in this paragraph may be transferred to ,salaries and ,expenses for administration and oversight activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such temporary personnel as may be necessary to implement the requirements under this heading1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in competitive service3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce is authorized to appoint such temporary personnel1 after serving continuously for #b years1 to positions in the ,economic ,development ,administration in the same manner that competitive service employees with competitive status are considered for transfer1 reassignment1 or promotion to such positions1 and an individual appointed under this proviso shall become a career-conditional employee1 unless the employee has already completed the service requirements for career tenure3 ,provided further1 ,that within the amount appropriated in this paragraph1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to ,office of ,inspector ,general for carrying out investigations and audits related to the funding provided under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,minority ,business ,development ,agency ,minority ,business ,development ,for an additional amount for ,minority ,business ,development for necessary expenses for the ,business ,centers and ,specialty ,centers1 including any cost sharing requirements that may exist1 for assisting minority business enterprises to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including identifying and accessing local1 ,state1 and ,federal government assistance related to such virus1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,scientific and ,technical ,research and services ,for an additional amount for ,scientific and ,technical ,research and ,services for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 including for measurement science to support testing for such virus 7or viral strains mutating therefrom7 and biomanufacturing3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,industrial ,technology ,services ,for an additional amount for ,industrial ,technology ,services for necessary expenses1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership to assist manufacturers to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 and of which #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation 7also known as ,manufacturing ,,usa7 to support development and manufacturing of medical countermeasures and biomedical equipment and supplies3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be subject to cost share requirements under #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7e77#b7 or #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7e77#g77;,a73 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,operations1 ,research1 and ,facilities ,for an additional amount for ,operations1 ,research1 and ,facilities for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 #cc1bjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of ,justice ,federal ,prison ,system ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for maintaining correctional operations1 including overtime costs1 temporary facilities1 purchase and rental of equipment1 medical services and supplies1 and emergency preparedness3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,activities ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,violence ,against ,women ,prevention and ,prosecution ,programs ,for an additional amount for ,violence ,against ,women ,prevention and ,prosecution ,programs1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj is for grants to combat violence against women1 as authorized by part ,t of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,acts of #aifh2 7#b7 #be1jjj1jjj is for transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 or sexual assault as authorized by section #djbii of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#aiid ,act72 7#c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj is for sexual assault victims assistance1 as authorized by section #dafja of the #aiid ,act2 7#d7 #be1jjj1jjj is for rural domestic violence and child abuse enforcement assistance grants1 as authorized by section #djbie of the #aiid ,act2 7#e7 #be1jjj1jjj is for legal assistance for victims1 as authorized by section #abja of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-chf2 #bjjj ,act72 and 7#f7 #be1jjj1jjj is for grants to support families in the justice system1 as authorized by section #acja of the #bjjj ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,state and ,local ,law enforcement assistance ,for an additional amount for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,assistance1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for the purchase of personal protective equipment1 for the ,edward ,byrne ,memorial ,justice ,assistance ,grant program as authorized by subpart #a of part ,e of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,acts of #aifh 7#aifh ,act71 7except that the allocation provisions under sections #eje7;a7 through 7e7 and the special rules for ,puerto ,rico under section #eje7;g71 and section #ajja7;c71 of the #aifh ,act1 shall not apply for purposes of this ,act71 to be distributed in relative proportion to fiscal year #bjaf allocations3 ,provided1 ,that awards made using amounts provided in this paragraph shall be made only with the same requirements1 conditions1 compliance1 and certification as fiscal year #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,juvenile ,justice ,programs ,for an additional amount for ,juvenile ,justice ,programs1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which #ge1jjj1jjj shall be for programs authorized by section #bba of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7the #aigd ,act71 and #be1jjj1jjj for delinquency prevention1 as authorized by section #bfa of the #aigd ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,science ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,safety1 ,security and ,mission ,services ,for an additional amount for ,safety1 ,security and ,mission ,services1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration ,for an additional amount for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,science foundation research and related activities ,for an additional amount for ,research and ,related ,activities1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically and internationally1 including to fund research grants and other necessary expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,agency ,operations and ,award ,management ,for an additional amount for ,agency ,operations and ,award ,management1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically and internationally1 including to administer research grants and other necessary expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,related ,agencies ,legal ,services ,corporation ,payment to the ,legal ,services ,corporation ,for an additional amount for ,payment to the ,legal ,services ,corporation to carry out the purposes of the ,legal ,services ,corporation ,act by providing for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this ,act to the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be expended for any purpose prohibited or limited by1 or contrary to any of the provisions of1 sections #eja1 #ejb1 #ejc1 #ejd1 #eje1 and #ejf of ,public ,law #aje-aai1 and all funds appropriated in this ,act to the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in such sections1 except that all references in sections #ejb and #ejc to #aiig and #aiih shall be deemed to refer instead to #bjbj and #bjba1 respectively1 and except that sections #eja and #ejc of ,public ,law #ajd-acd 7referenced by ,public ,law #aje-aai7 shall not apply to the amount made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of this ,act1 the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be considered an agency of the ,united ,states ,government3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this title #ajbja4 7a7 ,amounts provided by the ,department of ,commerce ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj1 for the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership under the heading ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology--,industrial ,technology ,services shall not be subject to cost share requirements under #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7e77#b74 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the extent that a ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center receives funding from a ,state that is conditioned upon the application of a ,federal cost sharing requirement to the ,center4 #ajbjb4 7a7 ,funds appropriated in this title for the ,national ,science ,foundation may be made available to restore amounts1 either directly or through reimbursement1 for obligations incurred by the ,national ,science ,foundation for research grants and other necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,grants or cooperative agreements made by the ,national ,science ,foundation under this title1 to carry out research grants and other necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 shall include amounts to reimburse costs for these purposes incurred between ,january #bj1 #bjbj1 and the date of issuance of such grants or agreements4 #ajbjc4 7a7 7#a7 ,section #aaj7;b77#b77;,c7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7as added by division ,c of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act7 and section #eaaj7e77;,c7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7relating to varying schedule hours calculation7 shall not apply to the ,bureau of the ,census regarding any employee hired pursuant to section #bc7;c7 of title #ac1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,any such employee shall be entitled to #dj hours of paid leave under division ,e of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act4 7b7 ,with respect to any temporary employee of the ,bureau of the ,census1 including any employee hired pursuant to section #bc7;c7 of title #ac1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,bureau may classify any leave provided by the ,bureau pursuant to the amendments made by division ,c of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act or division ,e of such ,act to such an employee 7based on such employee's status as an employee of the ,bureau7 as any leave category necessary to comport with the ,bureau's leave system4 #ajbjd4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 ,,iii ,department of ,defense ,department of ,defense ,military ,personnel ,military ,personnel1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,army1 #cg1ijj1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,navy1 #cg1ijj1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps1 #i1ijj1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,air ,force1 #cg1ijj1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,army1 #hjd1ebi1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,air ,force1 #djb1jfc1jjj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #aje1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 #efh1djh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps1 #gj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 #aed1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 #ibg1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,reserve ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,reserve1 #dh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,national ,guard ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,national ,guard1 #aid1jjb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard1 #gi1djf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement ,defense ,production ,act ,purchases ,for an additional amount for ,defense ,production ,act ,purchases1 #ejj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #edcc7;a77#f7 on a case-by-case basis upon three days prior written notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,other ,department of ,defense ,programs ,defense ,health ,program ,for an additional amount for ,defense ,health ,program1 #c1hje1ejj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus2 of which #c1efa1ejj1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 and of which #bdd1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this ,title #ajcja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 #ajcjb4 ,upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may transfer up to #ejj1jjj1jjj between the appropriations or funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for expenses relating to the use of the ,national ,guard in response to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may only be transferred among military personnel and operation and maintenance accounts for the ,national ,guard provided for in this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,congress promptly of each transfer made pursuant to the authority in this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense and is subject to the same terms and conditions as the authority provided in section #hjje of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority in sections #hjje and #ijjb of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj1 shall not apply to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this title4 #ajcjc4 ,notwithstanding section #bbjh7l77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during fiscal year #bjbj1 the amount of advance billings rendered or imposed by ,defense working capital funds may exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,in the preceding sentence1 the term #8#8advance billing'' has the meaning given the term in section #bbjh7l77#d7 of such title4 ,,iv ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,corps of engineers--civil ,department of the army ,corps of engineers--civil ,operation and maintenance ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,expenses1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of the interior ,bureau of reclamation ,water and related resources 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,water and ,related ,resources1 #ab1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that #ejj1jjj of the funds provided under this paragraph shall be transferred to the ,central ,utah ,project ,completion ,account to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,policy and administration ,for an additional amount for ,policy and ,administration1 #h1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of energy ,energy programs ,science ,for an additional amount for ,science1 #ii1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for necessary expenses related to providing support and access to scientific user facilities in the ,office of ,science1 including equipment1 enabling technologies1 and personnel associated with the operations of those scientific user facilities3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,departmental administration 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,departmental ,administration1 #bh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses related to supporting remote access for personnel to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this paragraph in this ,act may be transferred to1 and merged with1 other appropriation accounts of the ,department of ,energy for necessary expenses related to supporting remote access for personnel to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,independent agencies ,nuclear regulatory commission ,salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for 8,salaries and ,expenses01 #c1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that the amount provided in this paragraph shall not be derived from fee revenues notwithstanding #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbad3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this ,title #ajdja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 #ajdjb4 ,funds appropriated in this title may be made available to restore amounts1 either directly or through reimbursement1 for obligations incurred for the same purposes to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajdjc4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 or designee1 may include in or modify the terms and conditions of any ,department of ,energy contract1 or other agreement1 to authorize the ,department to reimburse any contractor paid leave the contractor provides to its employees as the ,secretary deems necessary to ensure the effective response to a declared national emergency or pandemic event4 ,such authority shall apply only to a contractor whose employees cannot perform work on a federally owned or leased facility or site due to ,federal ,government directed closures or other restrictions1 and who cannot telework because their job duties cannot be performed remotely4 ,as determined by the ,secretary1 or designee1 this authority also shall apply to subcontractors3 ,provided1 ,that amounts provided by this section are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,v ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,department of the ,treasury ,departmental ,offices ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ajj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended1 for the necessary expenses to establish and support a ,coronavirus ,accountability and ,transparency ,committee to conduct oversight of funds provided in this ,act in order to monitor spending1 provide transparency to the public1 and help prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse3 ,provided 1 ,that not less frequently than monthly1 and until all such funds are expended1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall publish on a dedicated portion of the website established under section #b of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note71 for any funds made available to or expended by a ,federal agency or component of a ,federal agency that were provided in ,public ,law #aaf-abc1 ,public ,law #aaf-abg1 or in the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act-- 7#a7 for each appropriations account1 including an expired or unexpired appropriations account1 the amount-- 7,a7 of budget authority appropriated2 7,b7 that is obligated2 7,c7 of unobligated balances2 and 7,d7 of any other budgetary resources2 7#b7 from which accounts and in what amount-- 7,a7 appropriations are obligated for each program activity2 and 7,b7 outlays are made for each program activity2 7#c7 from which accounts and in what amount-- 7,a7 appropriations are obligated for each object class2 and 7,b7 outlays are made for each object class2 and 7#d7 for each program activity1 the amount-- 7,a7 obligated for each object class2 and 7,b7 of outlays made for each object class4 ,provided further 1 ,that the information required to be published pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be published in such a format that allows such information to be sorted by the public law that provided the relevant obligational authority3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund ,program ,account ,for an additional amount for ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund ,program ,account1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to promote economic recovery due to the impact of coronavirus through financial assistance and technical assistance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajh7;a77#a71 respectively1 of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;a77#a77;,a7 and 7,b771 except that subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #ajh of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe shall not apply to the provision of such financial assistance and technical assistance3 ,provided 1 ,that up to #aj1jjj1jjj may be transferred to and merged with ,administrative ,expenses for administrative expenses to carry out financial assistance and technical assistance3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,internal ,revenue ,service ,taxpayer ,services ,for an additional amount for ,taxpayer ,services1 #bcf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a spend plan for such funds3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,enforcement ,for an additional amount for ,enforcement1 #db1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a spend plan for such funds3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operations ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations ,support1 #cbd1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a spend plan for such funds3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,administrative ,provisions--,internal ,revenue ,service 7,including ,transfer ,of ,funds7 #ajeja4 ,in addition to the authority provided in section #aja of title ,i of division ,c of ,public ,law #aaf-ic1 the funds provided to the ,internal ,revenue ,service in this ,act may be transferred among accounts of the ,internal ,revenue ,service to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus4 ,on the date of any such transfer1 the ,commissioner shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate of such transfer4 ,the ,judiciary ,the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,courts ,of ,appeals1 ,district ,courts1 ,and ,other ,judicial ,services ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #f1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,defender ,services ,for an additional amount for ,defender ,services1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,district of ,columbia ,federal ,funds ,federal ,payment for ,emergency ,planning and ,security ,costs in the ,district of ,columbia ,for an additional amount for the ,federal ,payment for ,emergency ,planning and ,security ,costs in the ,district of ,columbia for the ,federal payment of necessary expenses1 as determined by the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia in written consultation with the elected county or city officials of surrounding jurisdictions1 #aa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,independent ,agencies ,election ,assistance ,commissions ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to assist ,states with contingency planning1 preparation1 and resilience of elections for ,federal office3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,election ,administration ,grants ,for an additional amount for payments by the ,election ,assistance ,commission to ,states for contingency planning1 preparation1 and resilience of elections for ,federal office1 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided 1 ,that under this heading the term 8,state0 means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of the payments made to a ,state under this heading shall be consistent with section #ajc of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjijc73 ,provided further 1 ,that for the purposes of the preceding proviso1 each reference to #e1jjj1jjj in section #ajc shall be deemed to refer to #g1ejj1jjj3 ,provided further 1 ,that not less than #ej percent of the amount of the payment made to a ,state under this heading shall be allocated in cash or in kind to the units of local government which are responsible for the administration of elections for ,federal office in the ,state3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal ,communications ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus by providing to health care providers telecommunications services1 information services1 and devices necessary to enable the provision of telehealth services during an emergency period1 as defined in section #aace7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a773 ,provided 1 ,that the ,federal ,communications ,commission may rely on the rules of the ,commission under part #ed of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in administering such amount if the ,commission determines that such administration is in the public interest and upon the advance notification of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund ,for an additional amount for the ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund1 as authorized under title ,,ii of division ,u of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 for the provision of ,wi-fi hotspots and connected devices to schools and libraries1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund ,for an additional amount for the ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund1 as authorized under title ,,iii of division ,u of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 for the provision of an emergency lifeline broadband benefit1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,services ,administration ,real ,property ,activities ,federal ,buildings ,fund ,building ,operations ,for an additional amount1 to be deposited in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund1 #bge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that such funds may be used to reimburse costs incurred for the purposes provided under this heading3 ,provided further 1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be in addition to any other amounts available for such purposes3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,technology ,modernization ,fund ,for an additional amount for the ,technology ,modernization ,fund1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #bj1 #bjbb1 for technology-related modernization activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office ,of ,personnel ,management ,salaries ,and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ab1ajj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,small ,business ,administration ,economic ,injury ,grants ,for an additional amount for the cost of providing economic recovery grants for small businesses impacted by coronavirus as authorized by section #aijjji of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,disaster ,loans ,program ,account ,for an additional amount for the ,disaster ,loans ,program ,account for the cost of direct loans authorized by section #g7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act1 including to carry out the requirements of section #aijjaf of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act 7relating to economic injury disaster loan improvements71 #be1gci1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided 1 ,that up to #gci1jjj1jjj may be transferred to and merged with ,small ,business ,administration--,salaries and ,expenses3 ,provided further 1 ,that for purposes of section #g7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act1 coronavirus shall be deemed to be a disaster and amounts available under ,disaster ,loans ,program ,account for the cost of direct loans in any fiscal year may be used to make economic injury disaster loans under such section in response to the coronavirus3 ,provided further 1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading in this ,act may be used for indirect administrative expenses3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further 1 ,that amounts repurposed under this heading that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 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 ,small ,business ,debt ,relief ,for an additional amount for the cost of loan debt relief as authorized by section #aijjaa of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #af1hjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,business ,loans ,program ,account ,for an additional amount for 8,business ,loans ,program ,account01 for the cost of direct loans and loan guarantees1 #cjd1djg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #g1jjj1jjj shall be for the cost of direct loans1 #bii1djj1jjj1jjj shall be for the cost of payroll protection loans as authorized by section #aijjjb7;a7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 and #e1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the cost of guaranteed loans under section #ejc of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh and section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act1 including to carry out the requirements of section #aijjab 7relating to temporary fee reductions71 section #aijjac 7relating to guarantee amounts71 and section #aijjad 7relating to maximum loan amount and program levels for #g7;a7 loans7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for the period of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjba1 guarantees of trust certificates authorized by section #e7;g7 of the ,small ,business ,act shall not exceed a principal amount of #fj1jjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided 1 ,that for the period of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjba1 commitments for general business loans authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act shall not exceed #ge1jjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further 1 ,that amounts provide in this paragraph for the cost of guaranteed loans under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act are in addition to amounts otherwise available for the same purposes3 ,provided further 1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no amounts made available under this heading shall be available for transfer to another budget account3 ,provided further 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,entrepreneurial ,development ,programs ,for an additional amount for ,entrepreneurial ,development ,programs as authorized under section #aijjjc of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #bfe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 of which #bdj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to small business development centers3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general for carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for oversight and audit of programs1 grants1 and projects funded under this title3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,salaries ,and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #gge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for marketing1 management1 and technical assistance under section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#d77 by intermediaries that make microloans under the microloan program1 and of which #be1jjj1jjj shall be for resources and services in languages other than ,english1 as authorized in section #aijjaj of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,administrative ,provision--,small ,business ,administration #ajejb4 ,notwithstanding section #g7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act1 the ,small ,business ,administration shall issue a disaster declaration for each ,state and territory for coronavirus4 ,united ,states ,postal ,service ,payment to ,postal ,service ,fund ,for payment to the ,postal ,service ,fund1 for revenue forgone due to the coronavirus pandemic1 #be1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb3 ,provided 1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provision--,this ,title #ajejc4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 ,,vi ,department of ,homeland ,security ,management ,directorate ,operations and ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,support1 #agh1jjj1jjj1 for the purchase of personal protective equipment and related supplies for components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,transportation and ,security ,administration ,operations and ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,support1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus2 of which #ed1jjj1jjj is for enhanced sanitation at airport security checkpoints2 of which #bf1jjj1jjj is for overtime and travel costs for ,transportation ,security ,officers2 and of which #bj1jjj1jjj is for the purchase of explosive trace detection swabs3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,coast ,guard ,operations and ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,support1 #ada1jjj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus through activation of ,coast ,guard ,reserve personnel under section #abcjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and for purchases to increase the capability and capacity of information technology systems and infrastructure to support telework and remote access3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency ,operations and ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,support1 #ad1djj1jjj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus through interagency critical infrastructure coordination and related activities3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,operations and ,support ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,support1 #de1jjj1jjj1 for facilities and information technology to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal ,assistance ,for an additional amount for ,federal ,assistance1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 for the emergency food and shelter program under title ,,iii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacca et seq473 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding sections #cae and #caf7;b7 of such ,act1 funds made available under this section shall be disbursed by the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,program ,national ,board not later than #cj days after the date on which such funds become available3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may be used to reimburse jurisdictions or local recipient organizations for costs incurred in providing services on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,for an additional amount for ,federal ,assistance1 to supplement funds otherwise available for the 8,assistance to ,firefighters ,grants0 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for the purchase of personal protective equipment and related supplies to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,disaster ,relief ,fund ,for an additional amount for ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this ,title #ajfja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title1 except for ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency--,disaster ,relief ,fund1 shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 #ajfjb4 7a7 ,assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the ,president on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 pursuant to section #eja7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba-ebjg71 and under any subsequent major declaration under section #dja of such ,act that supersedes such emergency declaration1 shall be at a #ajj percent ,federal cost share4 7b7 ,amounts repurposed under this section that were previously designated by the ,congress1 respectively1 as an emergency requirement or as being for disaster relief pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe or as being for disaster relief pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajfjc4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any amounts appropriated for ,department of ,homeland ,security--,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency--,disaster ,relief ,fund in this ,act are available only for the purposes for which they were appropriated4 #ajfjd4 7a7 ,for calendar year #bjbj and calendar year #bjba1 any provision of law limiting the aggregate amount of premium pay or overtime payable on a biweekly or calendar year basis1 or establishing an aggregate limitation on pay1 shall not apply to any premium pay or overtime that is funded1 either directly or through reimbursement1 by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency--,disaster ,relief ,fund related to an emergency or major disaster declared in calendar year #bjbj4 7b7 ,pay exempted from otherwise applicable limits under this section shall not cause the aggregate pay for the calendar year to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provisions of law1 an ,executive agency shall not be liable for damages1 fees1 interests1 or costs of any kind as a result of any delay occurring prior to the date of enactment of this ,act in payments made pursuant to this section4 7d7 ,this section shall take effect as if enacted on ,december #ca1 #bjai4 7e7 ,amounts repurposed under this section that were previously designated by the ,congress1 respectively1 as an emergency requirement or as being for disaster relief pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe or as being for disaster relief pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ajfje4 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 under the authority granted under section #bje7;b7 of the ,,real ,,id ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-ac2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcja note7 shall extend the deadline by which ,states are required to meet the driver license and identification card issuance requirements under section #bjb7;a77#a7 of such ,act until not earlier than ,september #cj1 #bjba4 #ajfjf4 7a7 ,for the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 the ,president may provide assistance for-- 7#a7 activities1 costs1 and purchases of ,state and local jurisdictions including-- 7,a7 activities eligible for assistance under sections #cja1 #dae1 #daf1 and #dbf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eada1 #eahb1 #eahc1 #eahi;d72 7,b7 backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined2 7,c7 increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency1 including costs for implementing continuity plans2 7,d7 costs of providing guidance and information to the public and for call centers to disseminate such guidance and information2 7,e7 costs associated with establishing virtual services2 7,f7 costs for establishing and operating remote test sites2 7,g7 training provided specifically in anticipation of or in response to the event on which such emergency declaration is predicated2 7,h7 personal protective equipment and other critical supplies for first responders2 and 7,i7 public health and medical supplies2 and 7#b7 activities and costs of nonprofit organizations including-- 7,a7 operating and equipment costs for blood donation activities1 including personnel costs2 and 7,b7 establishing and operating public call centers in support of government operations1 including personnel costs4 7b7 ,the activities specified in subsection 7a7 may also be eligible for assistance under any major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of such ,act that supersedes the emergency declaration described in such subsection4 7c7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to make ineligible any assistance that would otherwise be eligible under section #ejb of such ,act4 #ajfjg4 7a7 ,during the public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 with respect to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 ,secretary of ,state1 ,attorney ,general or ,secretary of ,labor1 as appropriate1 shall temporarily suspend or modify any procedural requirement with which an applicant1 petitioner1 or other person or entity must otherwise comply under the immigration laws1 as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag771 or any regulation pertaining thereto1 when necessary to-- 7#a7 promote government efficiency2 7#b7 ensure the timely and fair adjudication of applications or petitions2 7#c7 prevent hardship to applicants1 petitioners1 beneficiaries1 or other persons or entities1 including by granting automatic or other extensions or renewals when necessary to protect individuals from lapses in status or work authorization2 or 7#d7 protect the public interest4 7b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision law1 the requirements of chapter #e of title #e1 ,u4,s4 ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act71 or any other law relating to rulemaking1 information collection or publication in the ,federal ,register shall not apply to any action taken under the authority of this section4 7c7 ,specific ,authority for ,expiring ,statuses or ,work ,authorization ,notwithstanding any provision of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act or any other provision of law1 with respect to any alien whose status1 whether permanent1 temporary1 or deferred1 or employment authorization has expired within the #cj days preceding the date of the enactment of this act1 or will expire by the later of one year from the date of enactment of this act or #ij days from the rescission of the ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 ,presidential ,proclamation declaring a national emergency1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall automatically extend such status or work authorization for the same time period as the alien's status or work authorization4 7d7 ,the amounts made available by this section are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe #ajfjh4 7a7 ,amounts provided for ,coast ,guard--,operations and ,support in the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ic7 may be available for pay and benefits of ,coast ,guard ,yard and ,vessel ,documentation personnel1 ,non-,appropriated ,funds personnel1 and for ,morale1 ,welfare and ,recreation ,programs4 7b7 ,any amounts repurposed under subsection 7a7 that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement or as being for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe or as for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,vii ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,department of the ,interior ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,operation of ,indian ,programs 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,operation of ,indian ,programs1 #dec1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to support public safety and justice programs1 welfare and social service programs 7including assistance to individuals71 and for aid to ,tribal governments3 ,provided1 ,that of such sums1 funds may be used for executive direction to carry out cleaning of facilities1 to purchase personal protective equipment1 and to obtain information technology3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation on welfare assistance funds included in the matter preceding the first proviso under this heading in the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 shall not apply to amounts provided for such programs in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance received hereunder shall not be included in the calculation of funds received by those ,tribal governments who participate in the 8,small and ,needy0 program3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this heading in this ,act may be made available for distribution through ,tribal priority allocations for ,tribal response and capacity building activities related to the purposes identified under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts1 if transferred to ,tribes and ,tribal organizations under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act3 7#a7 will be transferred on a one-time basis1 7#b7 are non-recurring funds that are not part of the amount required by #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe1 and 7#c7 may only be used for the purposes identified under this heading in this ,act1 notwithstanding any other provision of law3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,bureau of ,indian ,education ,operation of ,indian ,education ,programs ,for an additional amount for ,operation of ,indian ,education ,programs1 #fi1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including1 in addition to amounts otherwise available1 support for ,tribally-,controlled ,colleges and ,universities1 salaries1 transportation1 and information technology3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided in this paragraph1 not less than #bj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,tribally-,controlled ,colleges and ,universities3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,departmental ,offices ,office of the ,secretary ,departmental ,operations 7including transfers of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,departmental ,operations for necessary expenses to prevent1 preapre for1 and respond to coronavirus1 #aeh1djj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available in this paragraph shall be used to absorb increased operational costs associated with the coronavirus outbreak including but not limited to3 purchase of equipment and supplies to disinfect and clean buildings and public areas1 support law enforcement and emergency management operations1 biosurveillance of wildlife and environmental persistence studies1 employee overtime and special pay expenses1 and for other response1 mitigation1 or recovery activities associated with the coronavirus outbreak3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available by this paragraph may be transferred between the ,office of the ,secretary and any ,department of the ,interior component bureau or office that received funding in division ,d of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id73 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with any such transfer the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations in writing and provide a detailed description of and justification for each transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer #a1jjj1jjj to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general1 8,salaries and ,expenses0 account for oversight activities related to the implementation of programs1 activities1 or projects funded herein3 ,provided further1 ,that expenditure of amounts made available herein may be made through direct expenditure or cooperative agreement3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,insular ,affairs ,for an additional amount for ,assistance to ,territories1 #ee1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 for territorial assistance1 specifically for general technical assistance3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,environmental ,protection ,agency ,science and ,technology ,for an additional amount for ,science and ,technology1 #b1bej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which #gej1jjj shall be for necessary expenses for cleaning and disinfecting equipment or facilities of1 or for use by1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and #a1ejj1jjj shall be for research on methods to reduce the risks from environmental transmission of coronavirus via contaminated surfaces or materials3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,environmental ,programs and ,management ,for an additional amount for ,environmental ,programs and ,management1 #c1iaj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which #b1daj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses for cleaning and disinfecting equipment or facilities of1 or for use by1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and operational continuity of ,environmental ,protection ,agency programs and related activities1 and #a1ejj1jjj shall be for expediting registration and other actions related to pesticides to address coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,buildings and ,facilities ,for an additional amount for ,buildings and ,facilities1 #cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be for necessary expenses for cleaning and disinfecting equipment or facilities of1 or for use by1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,hazardous ,substance ,superfund ,for an additional amount for ,hazardous ,substance ,superfund1 #ggj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be for necessary expenses for cleaning and disinfecting equipment or facilities of1 or for use by1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of ,agriculture ,forest ,service forest and rangeland research ,for an additional amount for ,forest and ,rangeland ,research1 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for the reestablishment of abandoned or failed experiments associated with coronavirus restrictions3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 national forest system ,for an additional amount for,national ,forest ,system1 #cc1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for personal protective equipment1 for cleaning and disinfecting public recreation amenities1 and for necessary expenses related to cybersecurity1 the provision of telework ready equipment1 and ,information ,technology help desk personnel3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 capital improvement and maintenance ,for an additional amount for ,capital ,improvement and ,maintenance1 #bf1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses related to cybersecurity1 the provision of telework ready equipment1 and ,information ,technology help desk personnel1 and for the cleaning1 disinfecting1 and janitorial services to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 wildland fire management ,for an additional amount for ,wildland ,fire ,management to supplement amounts otherwise available for ,preparedness1 #g1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for personal protective equipment and necessary expenses of first responders to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of health and human services ,indian health service ,indian health services ,for an additional amount for ,indian ,health ,services1 #a1jcb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for preparedness1 response1 surveillance1 and health service activities for coronavirus1 including for public health support1 electronic health record modernization1 telehealth and other ,,it upgrades1 ,purchased_/,referred care1 ,catastrophic ,health ,emergency ,fund1 community health representatives1 ,urban ,indian ,organizations1 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers1 and other activities to protect the safety of patients and staff3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated by this ,act to the ,indian ,health ,service for the ,electronic ,health ,record system shall be made available for obligation to execute a ,request for ,proposal for selection of core components appropriate to support the initial capacity of the system unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate have been briefed #ij days in advance of such execution of a ,request for ,proposal3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided in this paragraph1 not less than #dej1jjj1jjj shall be distributed through ,tribal shares and contracts with ,urban ,indian ,organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts provided in this paragraph not allocated pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be allocated at the discretion of the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to supplement amounts otherwise available under 8,indian ,health ,facilities03 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts1 if transferred to ,tribes and ,tribal organizations under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act1 will be transferred on a one-time basis and that these non-recurring funds are not part of the amount required by #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe1 and that such amounts may only be used for the purposes identified under this heading notwithstanding any other provision of law3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry ,toxic substances and environmental public health ,for an additional amount for ,toxic ,substances and ,environmental ,public ,health1 #ab1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to monitor1 prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus and other emerging infectious diseases1 domestically or internationally2 of which #g1ejj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the ,geospatial ,research1 ,analysis and ,services ,program 7,,grasp7 to support spatial analysis and ,,gis mapping of infectious disease hot spots1 including cruise ships2 and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses for awards for ,pediatric ,environmental ,health ,specialties ,units and state health departments to provide guidance and outreach on safe practices for home1 school1 and daycare facilities disinfection for facilities that have experienced or want to prevent coronavirus and other emerging infectious disease cases3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,institute of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native ,culture ,payment to the ,institute ,for an additional amount for #8#8,payment to the ,institute''1 #gh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,smithsonian institution ,salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #g1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for cleaning1 security1 information technology1 and staff overtime1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,john ,f4 ,kennedy center for the performing arts ,operations and maintenance ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,maintenance1 #ce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for operations and maintenance requirements related to the consequences of coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the provisions of #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gf;h et seq41 funds provided in this ,act shall be made available to cover operating expenses required to ensure the continuity of the ,john ,f4 ,kennedy ,center for the ,performing ,arts and its affiliates1 including for employee compensation and benefits1 grants1 contracts1 payments for rent or utilities1 fees for artists or performers1 information technology1 and other administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that no later than ,october #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,board of ,trustees of the ,center shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate that includes a detailed explanation of the distribution of the funds provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities ,national endowment for the arts ,grants and administration ,for an additional amount for ,grants and ,administration1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for grants to respond to the impacts of coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are available under the same terms and conditions as grant funding appropriated to this heading in ,p4,l4 #aaf-id3 ,provided further1 ,that #dj percent of such funds shall be distributed to ,state arts agencies and regional arts organizations and #fj percent of such funds shall be for direct grants3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national endowment for the humanities ,grants and administration ,for an additional amount for ,grants and ,administration1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for grants to respond to the impacts of coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are available under the same terms and conditions as grant funding appropriated to this heading in ,public ,law #aaf-id3 ,provided further1 ,that #dj percent of such funds shall be distributed to state humanities councils and #fj percent of such funds shall be for direct grants3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions #ajgja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under the heading ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities--,national ,endowment for the ,arts--,grants and ,administration for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj for grants for the purposes described in section #e7;c7 of the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ied7;c77 may also be used by the recipients of such grants for purposes of the general operations of such recipients and the matching requirements under subsections 7e71 7g77#d77;,a71 and 7p77#c7 of section #e of the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ied7 may be waived with respect to such grants4 #ajgjb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under the heading ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities--,national ,endowment for the ,humanities--,grants and ,administration for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj for grants for the purposes described in section #g7;c7 and #g7;h77#a7 of the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife may also be used by the recipients of such grants for purposes of the general operations of such recipients and the matching requirements under subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 of section #g of the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife may be waived with respect to such grants4 ,,viii ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,department of ,labor ,employment and ,training ,administration ,training ,and ,employment ,services ,for an additional amount for ,training and ,employment ,services1 #ifj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus through activities under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7referred to in this ,act as ,,wioa7 as follows3 7#a7 #bab1jjj1jjj for grants to ,states for adult employment and training activities1 including supportive services and needs-related payments2 7#b7 #bbg1jjj1jjj for grants to ,states for youth activities1 including supportive services2 7#c7 #bfa1jjj1jjj for grants to ,states for dislocated worker employment and training activities1 including supportive services and needs-related payments2 7#d7 #bej1jjj1jjj for the ,dislocated ,worker ,assistance ,national ,reserve1 of which #aej1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,strengthening ,community ,college ,training ,grant program as outlined under the heading ,training and ,employment ,services in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 of title ,i of division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-id to assist community colleges in meeting the educational and training needs of their communities as a result of coronavirus2 7#e7 #aj1jjj1jjj for ,migrant and ,seasonal ,farmworker programs1 including for emergency supportive services to farmworkers1 of which #ejj1jjj shall be available for the collection and dissemination of electronic and printed materials related to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,job ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,job ,corps1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for student services3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,state ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service ,operations ,for an additional amount for ,state ,unemployment and ,insurance and ,employment ,service ,operations1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus through grants to ,states in accordance with section #f of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,community ,service ,employment ,for ,older ,americans ,for an additional amount for ,community ,service ,employment for ,older ,americans1 #abj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading in this ,act may1 in accordance with section #eag7;c7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife1 be recaptured and reobligated3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,program ,administration ,for an additional amount for ,program ,administration1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for the administration1 oversight1 and coordination of unemployment insurance activities related thereto3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,employee benefits security administration ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for the administration1 oversight1 and coordination of worker protection activities related thereto3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,wage and hour division ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,wage and ,hour ,division1 #f1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for the administration1 oversight1 and coordination of worker protection activities related thereto3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for worker protection activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of that amount1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,susan ,harwood training grants3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,departmental ,management ,office of ,inspector ,general ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #a1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for oversight of activities supported with funds appropriated to the ,department of ,labor3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,veterans ,employment ,and ,training ,for an additional amount for 8,veterans ,employment and ,training10 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for programs to assist homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,primary health care ,for an additional amount for ,primary ,health ,care1 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for grants and cooperative agreements under the ,health ,centers ,program1 as defined by section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 and for eligible entities under the ,native ,hawaiian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act1 including maintenance of current health care center capacity and staffing levels3 ,provided1 ,that sections #ccj7r77#b77;,b71 #ccj7;e77#f77;,a77iii71 and #ccj7;e77#f77;,b77iii7 shall not apply to funds provided under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,ryan ,,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,,program ,for an additional amount for ,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,program1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that awards from funds provided under this heading in this ,act shall be through modifications to existing contracts and supplements to existing grants and cooperative agreements under parts ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 ,f1 and section #bfib7;a7 of title ,,xxvi of the ,public ,health ,service ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such supplements shall be awarded using a data-driven methodology determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #bfjd7;c71 #bfab7;b71 and #bfea7;c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act shall not apply to funds provided under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,health ,,care ,,systems ,for an additional amount for ,health ,care ,systems1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for activities authorized under sections #abga and #abgc of the ,public ,health ,service ,act to improve the capacity of poison control centers to respond to increased calls and communications3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,rural ,,health ,for an additional amount for ,rural ,health1 #dfj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including telephonic and virtual care for the underinsured1 and for continuation and expansion of telehealth and rural health activities under sections #ccj;,a and #ccj;,i of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and section #gaa of the ,social ,security ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be allocated to tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 or health service providers to tribes3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for 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 ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support1 #e1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #b1jjj1jjj1jjj of the amount provided shall be for grants to or cooperative agreements with ,states1 localities1 territories1 tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 or health service providers to tribes1 for such purposes including to carry out surveillance1 epidemiology1 laboratory capacity1 infection control1 mitigation1 communications1 and other preparedness and response activities3 ,provided further1 ,that every grantee that received a ,public ,health ,emergency ,preparedness grant for fiscal year #bjai shall receive not less than #ajj percent of that grant level from funds provided in the first proviso under this heading in this ,act1 and not less than #abe1jjj1jjj of such funds shall be allocated to tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 or health service providers to tribes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7,,cdc7 may satisfy the funding thresholds outlined in the preceding two provisos by making awards through other grant or cooperative agreement mechanisms3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 not less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for global disease detection and emergency response3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be for public health data surveillance and analytics infrastructure modernization3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act may be used for grants for the rent1 lease1 purchase1 acquisition1 construction1 alteration1 or renovation of non-,federally owned facilities to improve preparedness and response capability at the ,state and local level3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for 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 ,,heart1 ,,lung1 ,,and ,,blood ,,institute ,for an additional amount for ,national ,heart1 ,lung1 and ,blood ,institute1 #ajc1djj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,allergy ,,and ,,infectious ,,diseases ,for an additional amount for ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases1 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,environmental ,,health ,,sciences ,for an additional amount for ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 for worker-based training to prevent and reduce exposure of hospital employees1 emergency first responders1 and other workers who are at risk of exposure to coronavirus through their work duties3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,biomedical ,,imaging ,,and ,,bioengineering ,for an additional amount for ,national ,institute of ,biomedical ,imaging and ,bioengineering1 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,national ,,library ,,of ,,medicine ,for an additional amount for ,national ,library of ,medicine1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,national ,,center ,,for ,,advancing ,,translational ,,sciences ,for an additional amount for ,national ,center for ,advancing ,translational ,sciences1 #cf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,director ,for an additional amount for ,office of the ,director1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally3 ,provided1 ,that the funds provided under this heading in this ,act shall be available for the ,common ,fund established under section #djb;,a7c77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration ,,health ,,surveillance ,,and ,,program ,,support ,for an additional amount for ,health ,surveillance and ,program ,support1 #dce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 for program support and cross-cutting activities that supplement activities funded under the headings ,mental ,health1 ,substance ,abuse ,treatment1 and ,substance ,abuse ,prevention in carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7,,phs ,act73 ,provided1 ,that #bjj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for grants to communities and community organizations who meet criteria for ,certified ,community ,behavioral ,health ,clinics pursuant to section #bbc7;a7 of ,public ,law #aac-ic3 ,provided further1 ,that #fj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for services to the homeless population3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for the ,national ,child ,traumatic ,stress ,network3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ej1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for suicide prevention programs3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj of the amount made available under this heading in this ,act is available for ,state ,emergency ,response ,grants authorized under section #eja7o7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ae1jjj1jjj of the amount made available under this heading in this ,act shall be allocated to tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 or health or behavioral health service providers to tribes3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,agency ,for ,healthcare ,research ,and ,quality ,for an additional amount for ,healthcare ,research and ,quality1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to carry out titles ,,iii and ,,ix of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 part ,a of title ,,xi of the ,social ,security ,act1 and section #ajac of the ,medicare ,prescription ,drug1 ,improvement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjjc3 ,provided1 ,that section #idg7;c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act shall not apply to funds made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,,program ,,management ,for an additional amount for ,program ,management1 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the survey and certification program1 prioritizing nursing home facilities in localities with community transmission of coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,administration ,for ,children ,and ,families ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,for an additional amount for ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for making payments under subsection 7b7 of section #bfjb of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq473 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 #gjj1jjj1jjj shall be allocated as though the total appropriation for such payments for fiscal year #bjbj was less than #a1ige1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bfjg7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbf7;b77#b77;,b77 shall not apply to funds made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,payments ,to ,states ,for ,the ,child ,care ,and ,development ,block ,grant ,for an additional amount for ,payments to ,states for the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant1 #f1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for ,federal administrative expenses1 which shall be used to supplement1 not supplant ,state1 ,territory1 and ,tribal general revenue funds for child care assistance for low-income families without regard to requirements in section #feh;,e7c77#c77;,d71 section #feh;,e7c77#c77;,e71 section #feh;,g7a71 or section #feh;,g7c7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act 78,,ccdbg ,act073 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading in this ,act may also be used for costs of waiving family copayments and covering costs typically paid through family copayments1 continued payments and assistance to child care providers in cases of decreased enrollment1 child absences1 or provider closures related to coronavirus1 and to ensure child care providers are able to remain open or reopen as appropriate and applicable3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states1 ,territories1 and ,tribes are encouraged to place conditions on payments to child care providers that ensure that child care providers use a portion of funds received to continue to pay the salaries and wages of staff3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may be used for mobilizing emergency child care services1 for providing temporary assistance to eligible child care providers to support costs associated with coronavirus1 and for supporting child care resource and referral services3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states1 ,territories1 and ,tribes are authorized to use funds appropriated under this heading to provide child care assistance to health care sector employees1 emergency responders1 sanitation workers1 and other workers deemed essential during the response to coronavirus by public officials1 without regard to the income eligibility requirements of section #feh,p7#d7 of the ,,ccdbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall remind ,states that ,,ccdbg ,state plans do not need to be amended prior to utilizing existing authorities in the ,,ccdbg ,act for the purposes provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act shall be available to eligible child care providers under section #feh,p7#f7 of the ,,ccdbg ,act1 even if such providers were not receiving ,,ccdbg assistance prior to the public health emergency as a result of the coronavirus1 for the purposes of cleaning and sanitation1 and other activities necessary to maintain or resume the operation of programs3 ,provided further1 ,that obligations incurred for the purposes provided herein prior to the date of enactment of this ,act may be charged to funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,children ,and ,families ,services ,programs ,for an additional amount for ,children and ,families ,services ,programs1 #e1bjb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 which shall be used as follows3 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for making payments under the ,head ,start ,act to be allocated in an amount that bears the same ratio to such portion as the number of enrolled children served by the agency involved bears to the number of enrolled children by all ,head ,start agencies3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be included in the calculation of the #8#8base grant'' in subsequent fiscal years1 as such term is defined in sections #fdj7;a77#g77;,a71 #fda;,a7h77#a77;,b71 or #fde7;d77#c7 of the ,head ,start ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph are not subject to the allocation requirements of section #fdj7;a7 of the ,head ,start ,act and in addition to allowable uses of fund in #de ,,cfr #acja-acje1 shall be allowable for developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve the coordination1 preparedness and response efforts with ,state1 local1 tribal1 an territorial public health departments1 and other relevant agencies2 cost of meals and snacks not reimbursed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 mental health services and supports2 mental health crisis response and intervention services2 training and professional development for staff on infectious disease management2 purchasing necessary supplies and contracted services to sanitize and clean facilities and vehicles1 if applicable2 and other costs that are necessary to maintain and resume the operation of programs1 such as substitute staff1 technology infrastructure1 or other emergency assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #fjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the purpose of operating supplemental summer programs through non-competitive grant supplements to existing grantees determined to be most ready to operate those programs by the ,office of ,head ,start3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,federal administrative expenses and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided further1 ,that obligations incurred for the purposes provided herein prior to the date of enactment of this subdivision may be charged to funds appropriated under this heading4 7#b7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for activities to carry out the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available in this paragraph in this ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,statewide activities in accordance with section #fge;,c7b77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available in this paragraph in this ,act1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for grants to support the procurement and distribution of diapers through non-profit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available in this paragraph in this ,act1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for administrative expenses in accordance with section #fge;,c7b77#b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that each ,state1 territory1 or tribe shall allocate not less than xx percent of its formula award to non-profit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that for services furnished under such ,act during fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 ,states may apply the last sentence of section #fgc7b7 of such ,act by substituting #bjj percent for #abe percent4 7#c7 #b1jjj1jjj1 for the ,national ,domestic ,violence ,hotline as authorized by ,section #cjc7;b7 of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use amounts made available in the preceding proviso for providing hotline services remotely4 7#d7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services formula grants as authorized by ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,family ,violence and ,prevention and ,services ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use amounts made available in the preceding proviso for providing temporary housing and in-person assistance to victims of family1 domestic1 and dating violence3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds obligated during the period of any public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act with respect to coronavirus1 the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement in section #cjf7;c77#d7 of such ,act4 7#e7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for carrying out activities under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding proviso shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 existing funds and shall be available without regard to matching requirements4 7#f7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for necessary expenses for grants for assisting low-income households1 as defined by the grantee1 in paying their water and wastewater utility costs3 ,provided1 ,that eligible grantees shall be those identified in section #bjjc of the ,social ,security ,act1 and funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be allocated among such entities proportionately to the size of the allotment to each such entity under such section2 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,administration for ,community ,living ,,aging ,,and ,,disability ,,services ,,programs ,for an additional amount for ,aging and ,disability ,services ,programs1 #a1bje1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading in this ,act1 #a1jgj1jjj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7,,oaa71 including #bjj1jjj1jjj for supportive services under part ,b of title ,,iii2 #gbj1jjj1jjj for nutrition services under subparts #a and #b of part ,c of title ,,iii2 #cj1jjj1jjj for nutrition services under title ,,vi2 #ajj1jjj1jjj for support services for family caregivers under part ,e of title ,,iii2 and #bj1jjj1jjj for elder rights protection activities1 including the long-term ombudsman program under title ,,vii of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading in this ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for aging and disability resource centers authorized in sections #bjb7;b7 and #daa of the ,,oaa3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading in this ,act1 #he1jjj1jjj shall be available for centers for independent living that have received grants funded under part ,c of chapter ,i of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc3 ,provided further1 ,that to facilitate ,state use of funds provided under this heading in this ,act1 matching requirements under sections #cjd7;d77#a77;,d7 and #cgc7;g77#b7 of the ,,oaa shall not apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority under section #cjh7;b77#d77;,a7 of the ,,oaa shall apply to funds made available under this heading in this ,act by substituting #ajj percent for #dj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,state ,long-,term ,care ,ombudsman shall have continuing direct access 7or other access through the use of technology7 to residents of long-term care facilities1 during any portion of the public health emergency relating to coronavirus as of the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to provide services described in section #gab7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,,oaa3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for 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 ,for an additional amount for ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 #f1jgg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 including the development of necessary countermeasures and vaccines1 prioritizing platform-based technologies with ,u4,s4-based manufacturing capabilities1 the purchase of vaccines1 therapeutics1 diagnostics1 and necessary medical supplies1 as well as medical surge capacity1 workforce modernization1 enhancements to the ,u4,s4 ,commissioned ,corps1 telehealth access and infrastructure1 initial advanced manufacturing1 and related administrative activities3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be dedicated to the development1 translation and demonstration at scale of innovations in manufacturing platforms to support vitally necessary medical countermeasures to support a reliable ,u4,s4-sourced supply chain of3 7a7 vaccines1 7b7 therapeutics1 7c7 small molecule ,a,p,is 7active pharmaceutical ingredients71 including construction costs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall purchase vaccines developed using funds made available under this heading in this ,act to respond to an outbreak or pandemic related to coronavirus in quantities determined by the ,secretary to be adequate to address the public health need3 ,provided further1 ,that products purchased by the ,federal government with funds made available under this heading1 including vaccines1 therapeutics1 and diagnostics1 shall be purchased in accordance with ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation guidance on fair and reasonable pricing3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may take such measures authorized under current law to ensure that vaccines1 therapeutics1 and diagnostics developed from funds provided in this ,act will be affordable in the commercial market ,provided further1 ,that in carrying out the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary shall not take actions that delay the development of such products3 ,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 ,public ,health ,service ,act 7,,phs ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act may be transferred to1 and merged with1 the fund authorized by section #cai;,f-#d1 the ,covered ,countermeasure ,process ,fund1 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act 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 funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act may be used for the construction1 alteration1 or renovation of non-,federally owned facilities for the production of vaccines1 therapeutics1 and diagnostics where the ,secretary determines that such a contract is necessary to secure sufficient amounts of such supplies3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 #a1fce1jjj1jjj shall be for expenses necessary to carry out section #cai;,f-#b7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act1 not less than #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,biomedical ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority for acquisition1 construction1 or renovation of privately owned ,u4,s4-based next generation manufacturing facilities3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than seven days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and weekly thereafter until the ,secretary declares the public health emergency related to coronavirus no longer exists1 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the current inventory of personal protective equipment in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile1 including the numbers of face shields1 gloves1 goggles and glasses1 gowns1 head covers1 masks1 and respirators1 as well as deployment of personal protective equipment during the previous week1 reported by state and other jurisdiction3 ,provided further1 ,that after the date that a report is required to be submitted pursuant to the preceding proviso1 amounts made available for ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,office of the ,secretary--,general ,departmental ,management in ,public ,law #aaf-id for salaries and expenses of the ,immediate ,office of the ,secretary shall be reduced by #bej1jjj for each day that such report has not been submitted3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,for an additional amount for ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for making payments1 through grants or other payment mechanisms1 to covered entities to cover or reimburse health care related expenses or lost revenues attributable to the ,,covid-#ai outbreak1 including such expenses or losses occurring after ,january #bj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that these funds may not be used to reimburse expenses or losses that have been reimbursed from other sources or that other sources are obligated to reimburse3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in this paragraph1 the term covered entity means an entity that provides medical diagnoses or health care services relating to actual or possible cases of ,,covid-#ai3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall1 on a rolling basis1 review applications and make payments under this paragraph and shall prioritize making such payments for charity care furnished1 covered entities with high volumes of health care related expenses or lost revenues directly attributable to ,,covid-#ai1 building or construction of temporary structures1 leasing of properties1 medical supplies and equipment including personal protective equipment and testing supplies1 increased workforce and trainings1 emergency operation centers1 construction of or retrofitting facilities1 forgone revenue unlikely to be earned in the future1 and surge capacity3 ,provided further1 ,that no covered entity may be restricted from receiving a payment under this paragraph based on any factor that is unrelated to its qualifications to perform the services required for receipt of the payment3 ,provided further1 ,that payments under this paragraph shall be made in consideration of the most efficient payment systems to provide emergency payment3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in this paragraph1 the term payment means a pre-payment1 prospective payment1 or retrospective payment3 ,provided further1 ,that to be eligible for a payment under this paragraph1 a covered entity shall submit to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services an application that includes a statement justifying the need of the entity for the payment and the covered entity shall have a valid tax identification number3 ,provided further1 ,that1 not later than #c years after final payments are made under this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall instruct the ,office of the ,inspector ,general or ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to audit such payments3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,for an additional amount for ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 #d1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to reimburse the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for expenses incurred by the ,veterans ,affairs health care system to provide medical care to civilians3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this paragraph shall be made available only if the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that such funds are necessary to reimburse the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for expenses incurred to provide health care to civilians3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate prior to such certification3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,public ,health ,emergency ,fund ,for an additional amount for the ,public ,health ,emergency ,fund1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to be deposited into the ,public ,health ,emergency ,fund1 as established under section #cai7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act3 ,provided1 ,that products purchased with funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act 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 ,public ,health ,service ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of ,education ,state ,fiscal ,stabilization ,fund ,for an additional amount for ,state ,fiscal ,stabilization ,fund1 #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,education 7referred to under this heading as 8,secretary07 shall make grants to the ,governor of each ,state for support of elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary education and1 as applicable1 early childhood education programs and services3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available1 the ,secretary shall first allocate up to one-half of #a percent to the outlying areas and one-half of #a percent to the ,bureau of ,indian ,education 7,,bie7 for activities consistent with this heading under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available1 the ,secretary shall allocate #a percent of funds to provide grants to ,states with the highest coronavirus burden to support activities under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue a notice inviting applications not later than #cj days of enactment of this ,act and approve or deny applications not later than #cj days after receipt3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reserve up to #cj1jjj1jjj for administration and oversight of the activities under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate #fa percent of the remaining funds made available to carry out this heading to the ,states on the basis of their relative population of individuals aged #e through #bd and allocate #ci percent on the basis of their relative number of children counted under section #aabd7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7referred to under this heading as 8,,esea07 as ,state grants3 ,provided further1 ,that ,state grants shall support statewide elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary activities2 subgrants to local educational agencies2 and1 subgrants to public institutions of higher education3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states shall allocate not less than #cj percent of the funds received under the sixth proviso as subgrants to local educational agencies on the basis of their relative number of children counted under section #aabd7;c7 of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states shall allocate not less than #cj percent of the funds received under the sixth proviso as subgrants to public institutions of higher education on the basis of the relative share of full-time equivalent students who received ,pell ,grants at the institution in the previous award year and of the total enrollment of full-time equivalent students at the institution in the previous award year3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,governor shall return to the ,secretary any funds received that the ,governor does not award to local educational agencies and public institutions of higher education or otherwise commit within two years of receiving such funds1 and the ,secretary shall reallocate such funds to the remaining ,states in accordance with the sixth proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that ,governors shall use ,state grants to maintain or restore ,state fiscal support for elementary1 secondary and postsecondary education3 ,provided further1 ,that funds for local educational agencies may be used for any activity authorized by the ,,esea1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7,title ,,vii1 ,subpart ,b71 the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act or the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 78the ,perkins ,act073 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state or local educational agency receiving funds under this heading may use the funds for activities coordinated with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial public health departments to detect1 prevent1 or mitigate the spread of infectious disease or otherwise respond to coronavirus2 support online learning by purchasing educational technology and internet access for students1 which may include assistive technology or adaptive equipment1 that aids in regular and substantive educational interactions between students and their classroom instructor2 provide ongoing professional development to staff in how to effectively provide quality online academic instruction2 provide assistance for children and families to promote equitable participation in quality online learning2 plan and implement activities related to summer learning1 including providing classroom instruction or quality online learning during the summer months2 plan for and coordinate during long-term closures1 provide technology for quality online learning to all students1 and how to support the needs of low-income students1 racial and ethnic minorities1 students with disabilities1 ,english learners1 students experiencing homelessness1 and children in foster care1 including how to address learning gaps that are created or exacerbated due to long-term closures2 and other activities that are necessary to maintain the operation of and continuity of services in local educational agencies1 including maintaining employment of existing personnel3 ,provided further1 ,that a public institution of higher education that receives funds under this heading shall use funds for education and general expenditures and grants to students for expenses directly related to coronavirus and the disruption of campus operations 7which may include emergency financial aid to students for food1 housing1 technology1 health care1 and child care costs that shall not be required to be repaid by such students7 or for the acquisition of technology and services directly related to the need for distance learning and the training of faculty and staff to use such technology and services 7which shall not include paying contractors a portion of tuition revenue or for pre-enrollment recruitment activities73 ,provided further1 ,that priority shall be given to under-resourced institutions1 institutions with high burden due to the coronavirus1 and institutions who do not possess distance education capabilities at the time of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that an institution of higher education may not use funds received under this heading to increase its endowment or provide funding for capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics1 sectarian instruction1 or religious worship3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to support hourly workers1 such as education support professionals1 classified school employees1 and adjunct and contingent faculty3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,governor of a ,state desiring to receive an allocation under this heading shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state's application shall include assurances that the ,state will maintain support for elementary and secondary education in fiscal year #bjbj1 fiscal year #bjba1 and fiscal year #bjbb at least at the level of such support that is the average of such ,state's support for elementary and secondary education in the #c fiscal years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state's application shall include assurances that the ,state will maintain ,state support for higher education 7not including support for capital projects or for research and development or tuition and fees paid by students7 in fiscal year #bjbj1 fiscal year #bjba1 and fiscal year #bjbb at least at the level of such support that is the average of such ,state's support for higher education 7which shall include ,state and local government funding to institutions of higher education and state need-based financial aid7 in the #c fiscal years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in such application1 the ,governor shall provide baseline data that demonstrates the ,state's current status in each of the areas described in such assurances in the preceding provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state's application shall include assurances that the ,state will not construe any provisions under this heading as displacing any otherwise applicable provision of any collective-bargaining agreement between an eligible entity and a labor organization as defined by section #b7e7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7e77 or analogous ,state law3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state's application shall include assurances that the ,state shall maintain the wages1 benefits1 and other terms and conditions of employment set forth in any collective-bargaining agreement between the eligible entity and a labor organization1 as defined in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state receiving funds under this heading shall submit a report to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 that describes the use of funds provided under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no recipient of funds under this heading shall use funds to provide financial assistance to students to attend private elementary or secondary schools1 unless such funds are used to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities1 as authorized by the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the terms elementary education and secondary education have the meaning given such terms under ,state law3 ,provided further1 ,that the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife3 ,provided further1 ,that the term 8fiscal year0 shall have the meaning given such term under ,state law3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,safe ,schools ,and ,citizenship ,education ,for an additional amount for ,safe ,schools and ,citizenship ,education1 to supplement funds otherwise available for the ,project ,school ,emergency ,response to ,violence program1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to help elementary1 secondary and postsecondary schools clean and disinfect affected schools1 and assist in counseling and distance learning and associated costs3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,gallaudet ,university ,for an additional amount for ,gallaudet ,university1 #g1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to help defray the expenses 7which may include lost revenue1 reimbursement for expenses already incurred1 technology costs associated with a transition to distance learning1 faculty and staff trainings1 and payroll7 directly caused by coronavirus and to enable grants to students for expenses directly related to coronavirus and the disruption of university operations 7which may include food1 housing1 transportation1 technology1 health care1 and child care73 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,student ,aid ,administration ,for an additional amount for ,student ,aid ,administration1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus in carrying out part ,d of title ,i1 and subparts #a1 #c1 #i and #aj of part ,a1 and parts ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 and subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act to support essential services directly related to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 using outbound communications1 provide all ,federal student loan borrowers a notice of their options to lower or delay payments as a result of the coronavirus by enrolling in income-driven repayment1 deferment1 or forbearance1 and including a brief description of such options3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,higher ,education ,for an additional amount for ,higher ,education1 #i1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including under parts ,a and ,b of title ,,iii1 part ,a of title ,v1 subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii1 and part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act1 which may be used to defray expenses 7including lost revenue1 reimbursement for expenses already incurred1 technology costs associated with a transition to distance education1 faculty and staff trainings1 and payroll7 incurred by institutions of higher education and for grants to students for any component of the student's cost of attendance 7as defined under section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act71 including food1 housing1 course materials1 technology1 health care1 and child care as follows3 7#a7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for parts ,a and ,b of title ,,iii1 part ,a of title ,v1 and subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii to address needs directly related to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,education shall allow institutions to use prior awards under the authorities covered by the preceding proviso to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus2 7#b7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act for institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja or #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act7 to address needs directly related to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary only for payments to help defray the expenses incurred by such institutions of higher education that were forced to close campuses or alter delivery of instruction as a result of coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that any non-profit1 private institution of higher education that is not otherwise eligible for a grant of at least #a1jjj1jjj1 shall be eligible to receive an amount equal to whichever is lesser of the total loss of revenue and increased costs associated with the coronavirus or #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to make payments to such institutions to provide emergency grants to students who attend such institutions for academic years beginning on or after ,july #a1 #bjai3 ,provided further1 ,that such payments shall be made in accordance with criteria established by the ,secretary and made publicly available without regard to section #dcg of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act1 section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,,hea3 ,provided further1 ,that institutions receiving funds under the heading ,state ,fiscal ,stabilization ,fund 7not including amounts provided through state-based financial aid7 shall not be eligible for additional funding for part ,b of title ,,vii under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such payments shall not be used to increase endowments or provide funding for capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics1 sectarian instruction1 or religious worship3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,howard ,university ,for an additional amount for ,howard ,university1 #ac1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to help defray the expenses 7which may include lost revenue1 reimbursement for expenses already incurred1 technology costs associated with a transition to distance learning1 faculty and staff trainings1 and payroll7 directly caused by coronavirus and to enable grants to students for expenses directly related to coronavirus and the disruption of university operations 7which may include food1 housing1 transportation1 technology1 health care1 and child care73 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,departmental ,management ,,program ,,administration ,for an additional amount for ,program ,administration1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be used to support network bandwidth and capacity for telework for ,departmental staff and the cleaning of facilities as a result of coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,inspector ,,general ,for an additional amount for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #aa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for salaries and expenses necessary for oversight and audit of programs1 grants1 and projects funded in this ,act to respond to coronavirus ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,related ,agencies ,corporation ,for ,national ,and ,community ,service ,for an additional amount for the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,administrative ,provision--,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service #ajhja4 7a7 7#a7 ,the remaining unobligated balances of funds as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 from amounts provided to ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service--,operating ,expenses in title ,,iv of ,division ,a of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 are hereby permanently rescinded4 7#b7 ,in addition to any amounts otherwise provided1 there is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to the unobligated balances rescinded pursuant to paragraph 7#a73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available pursuant to this paragraph shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and shall be available for the same purposes and under the same authorities that they were originally made available in ,public ,law #aaf-id4 7b7 7#a7 ,the remaining unobligated balances of funds as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 from amounts provided to ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service--,salaries and ,expenses in title ,,iv of ,division ,a of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 are hereby permanently rescinded4 7#b7 ,in addition to any amounts otherwise provided1 there is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to the unobligated balances rescinded pursuant to paragraph 7#a73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available pursuant to this paragraph shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and shall be available for the same purposes and under the same authorities that they were originally made available in ,public ,law #aaf-id4 7c7 7#a7 ,the remaining unobligated balances of funds as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 from amounts provided to ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service--,office of ,inspector ,general in title ,,iv of ,division ,a of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 are hereby permanently rescinded4 7#b7 ,in addition to any amounts otherwise provided1 there is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to the unobligated balances rescinded pursuant to paragraph 7#a73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available pursuant to this paragraph shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and shall be available for the same purposes and under the same authorities that they were originally made available in ,public ,law #aaf-id4 ,corporation ,for ,public ,broadcasting ,for an additional amount for ,corporation for ,public ,broadcasting1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for fiscal stabilization grants to public telecommunications entities1 with no deduction for administrative or other costs of the ,corporation1 to maintain programming and services and preserve small and rural stations threatened by declines in non-,federal revenues1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall be used to support the public television system3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,institute of ,museum ,and ,library ,services ,for an additional amount for ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including grants to ,states1 museums1 territories and tribes to expand digital network access1 purchase tablets and other internet-enabled devices1 for operational expenses1 and provide technical support services3 ,provided1 ,that any matching funds requirements for ,states1 museums1 or tribes are waived3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,railroad ,retirement ,board ,,limitation ,,on ,,administration ,for an additional amount for ,limitation on ,administration1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including the purchase of information technology equipment to improve the mobility of the workforce1 and to provide for additional hiring or overtime hours as needed to administer the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,social ,security ,administration ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,limitation on ,administrative ,expenses1 #eaj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including paying the salaries and benefits of employees affected as a result of office closures1 telework1 phone and communication services for employees1 overtime costs1 and supplies1 and for resources necessary for processing disability and retirement workloads and backlogs1 of which the amount made available under this heading in this ,act1 #baj1jjj1jjj shall be for the purposes of issuing emergency assistance payments3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this ,title #ajhjb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 #ajhjc4 7a7 ,funds appropriated in this title may be made available to restore amounts1 either directly or through reimbursement1 for obligations incurred by agencies of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,this subsection shall not apply to obligations incurred by the ,infectious ,diseases ,rapid ,response ,reserve ,fund4 7b7 ,grants or cooperative agreements with ,states1 localities1 territories1 tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 or health service providers to tribes1 under this title1 to carry out surveillance1 epidemiology1 laboratory capacity1 infection control1 mitigation1 communications1 and other preparedness and response activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus shall include amounts to reimburse costs for these purposes incurred between ,january #bj1 #bjbj1 and the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajhjd4 ,funds appropriated by this title may be used by the ,secretary of the ,health and ,human ,services 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 coronavirus for which-- 7#a7 public notice has been given2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has determined that such a public health threat exists4 #ajhje4 ,funds made available by this title 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 #cg4ajd77 to support the prevention of1 preparation for1 or response to coronavirus1 domestically and internationally1 subject to prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,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 ,management3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #ajhjf4 ,of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds made available under the heading ,office of the ,secretary1 ,office of ,inspector ,general1 and shall remain available until expended1 for oversight of activities supported with funds appropriated to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate prior to obligating such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 #ajhjg4 ,of the funds provided under the heading ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available to the ,director of the ,,cdc for deposit in the ,infectious ,diseases ,rapid ,response ,reserve ,fund established by section #bca of division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bde4 #ajhjh4 7a7 ,premium pay authority ,if services performed by an employee of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services during fiscal year #bjbj are determined by the head of the agency to be primarily related to preparation1 prevention1 or response to ,,sars-,co,v-#b or another coronavirus with pandemic potential1 any premium pay for such services shall be disregarded in calculating the aggregate of such employee's basic pay and premium pay for purposes of a limitation under section #eedg7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or under any other provision of law1 whether such employee's pay is paid on a biweekly or calendar year basis4 7b7 ,overtime authority ,any overtime pay for such services shall be disregarded in calculating any annual limit on the amount of overtime pay payable in a calendar or fiscal year4 7c7 ,applicability of aggregate limitation on pay ,with regard to such services1 any pay that is disregarded under either subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be disregarded in calculating such employee's aggregate pay for purposes of the limitation in section #ecjg of such title #e4 7d7 ,limitation of pay authority 7#a7 ,pay that is disregarded under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not cause the aggregate of the employee's basic pay and premium pay for the applicable calendar year to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect at the end of such calendar year4 7#b7 ,for purposes of applying this subsection to an employee who would otherwise be subject to the premium pay limits established under section #eedg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 8premium pay0 means the premium pay paid under the provisions of law cited in section #eedg7;a74 7#c7 ,for purposes of applying this subsection to an employee under a premium pay limit established under an authority other than section #eedg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the agency responsible for administering such limit shall determine what payments are considered premium pay4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect as if enacted on ,february #b1 #bjbj4 7f7 ,treatment of additional pay ,if application of this section results in the payment of additional premium pay to a covered employee of a type that is normally creditable as basic pay for retirement or any other purpose1 that additional pay shall not-- 7#a7 be considered to be basic pay of the covered employee for any purpose2 or 7#b7 be used in computing a lump-sum payment to the covered employee for accumulated and accrued annual leave under section #eeea or section #eeeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajhji4 7a7 ,funds appropriated for ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention--,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support0 in title ,,iii of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-abc7 shall be paid to 8,department of ,homeland ,security--,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office--,federal ,assistance0 for costs incurred under other transaction authority and related to screening for coronavirus1 domestically or internationally1 including costs incurred prior to the enactment of such ,act4 7b7 ,the amounts repurposed under subsection 7a7 that were previously 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 are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to such section of such ,act4 ,,ix ,legislative ,branch ,senate ,contingent ,expenses of the ,senate ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate ,for an additional amount for ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,miscellaneous ,items ,for an additional amount for ,miscellaneous ,items1 #i1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,house of ,representatives ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 except that #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses of the ,house of ,representatives to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to be allocated in accordance with a spend plan submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives by the ,chief ,administrative ,officer and approved by such ,committee3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,joint ,items ,office of the ,attending ,physician ,for an additional amount for 8,office of the ,attending ,physician01 #djj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,capitol ,police ,salaries ,for an additional amount for ,salaries1 #ab1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that amounts provided in this paragraph may be transferred between ,capitol ,police ,salaries and ,general ,expenses for the purposes provided herein without the approval requirement of section #ajja of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aijg;a73 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,architect of the ,capitol ,capital ,construction and ,operations ,for an additional amount for ,capital ,construction and ,operations1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for necessary expenses of the ,architect of the ,capitol to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including the purchase and distribution of cleaning and sanitation products throughout all facilities and grounds under the care of the ,architect of the ,capitol1 wherever located1 including any related services and operational costs3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,library of ,congress ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #gjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to be made available to the ,little ,scholars ,child ,development ,center1 subject to approval by the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,senate ,committee on ,rules and ,administration1 and the ,committee on ,house ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,government ,accountability ,office ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for audits and investigations relating to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,government ,accountability ,office shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a spend plan specifying funding estimates and a timeline for such audits and investigations3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions--,this ,title #ajija4 source of funds used for payment of salaries and expenses of ,senate ,employee ,child ,care ,center ,the ,secretary of the ,senate shall reimburse the ,senate ,employee ,child ,care ,center for personnel costs incurred starting on ,april #a1 #bjbj1 for employees of such ,center who have been ordered to cease working due to measures taken in the ,capitol complex to combat coronavirus1 not to exceed #hd1jjj per month1 from amounts in the appropriations account 8,,miscellaneous ,,items0 within the contingent fund of the ,senate4 #ajijb4 source of funds used for payment of salaries and expenses of ,little ,scholars ,child ,development ,center ,the ,library of ,congress shall reimburse ,little ,scholars ,child ,development ,center for salaries for employees incurred from ,april #a1 #bjbj1 to ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for employees of such ,center who have been ordered to cease working due to measures taken in the ,capitol complex to combat coronavirus1 not to exceed #aac1jjj per month1 from amounts in the appropriations account ,library of ,congress--,salaries and ,expenses4 #ajijc4 source of funds used for payment of salaries and expenses of ,house of ,representatives ,child ,care ,center 7a7 ,authorizing use of ,revolving ,fund or appropriated funds ,section #cab7;d77#c77;,a7 of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #aiib 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #bjfb7;d77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 and1 at the option of the ,chief ,administrative ,officer during an emergency situation1 the payment of the salary of other employees of the ,center42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,during an emergency situation1 the payment of such other expenses for activities carried out under this section as the ,chief ,administrative ,officer determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to fiscal year #bjbj and each succeeding fiscal year4 #ajijd4 payments to ensure continuing availability of goods and services during the ,coronavirus emergency 7a7 ,authorization ,to make payments ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection 7b71 during an emergency situation1 the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives may make payments under contracts with vendors providing goods and services to the ,house in amounts and under terms and conditions other than those provided under the contract in order to ensure that those goods and services remain available to the ,house throughout the duration of the emergency4 7b7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,approval required ,the ,chief ,administrative ,officer may not make payments under the authority of subsection 7a7 without the approval of the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,availability of appropriations ,the authority of the ,chief ,administrative ,officer to make payments under the authority of subsection 7a7 is subject to the availability of appropriations to make such payments4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year #bjbj and each succeeding fiscal year4 #ajije4 authorizing payments under service contracts during the ,coronavirus emergency 7a7 ,authorizing payments ,notwithstanding section #ccbd7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law and subject to subsection 7b71 if the employees of a contractor with a service contract with the ,architect of the ,capitol are furloughed or otherwise unable to work during closures1 stop work orders1 or reductions in service arising from or related to the impacts of coronavirus1 the ,architect of the ,capitol may continue to make the payments provided for under the contract for the weekly salaries and benefits of such employees for not more than #af weeks4 7b7 ,availability of appropriations ,the authority of the ,architect of the ,capitol to make payments under the authority of subsection 7a7 is subject to the availability of appropriations to make such payments4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,architect of the ,capitol shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #ajijf4 ,mass ,mailings as ,franked ,mail 7a7 ,waiver of ,restrictions ,to ,respond to ,threats to ,life ,safety 7#a7 ,section #cbaj7;a77#f77;,d7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following3 1 and in the case of the ,commission1 to waive this paragraph in the case of mailings sent in response to or to address threats to life safety44 7#b7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to mailings sent on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajijg4 ,technical ,correction ,in the matter preceding the first proviso under the heading ,library of ,congress--,salaries and ,expenses in division ,e of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 strike #ejd1afd1jjj and insert #eaj1afd1jjj4 ,x ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,veterans benefits administration ,general operating expenses1 veterans benefits administration ,for an additional amount for ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 #ac1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,veterans health administration ,medical services ,for an additional amount for ,medical ,services1 #ad1dcb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including related impacts on health care delivery3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,medical community care ,for an additional amount for ,medical ,community ,care1 #b1ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including related impacts on health care delivery3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,medical support and compliance ,for an additional amount for ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including related impacts on health care delivery3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,medical facilities ,for an additional amount for ,medical ,facilities1 #fje1fac1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including related impacts on health care delivery3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,departmental administration ,general administration ,for an additional amount for ,general ,administration1 #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,information technology systems ,for an additional amount for ,information ,technology ,systems1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including related impacts on health care delivery3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of inspector general ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #ad1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for oversight of activities funded by this title and administered by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,armed forces retirement home ,trust fund ,for an additional amount for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #b1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to be paid from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #b1hjj1jjj shall be paid from the general fund of the ,treasury to the ,trust ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate monthly reports detailing obligations1 expenditures1 and planned activities3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,xi ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs department of state administration of foreign affairs diplomatic programs ,for an additional amount for ,diplomatic ,programs1 #cae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including for evacuation expenses1 emergency preparedness1 and maintaining consular operations3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for 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 ,operating ,expenses1 #ie1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for 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 international disaster assistance ,for an additional amount for ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 department of state migration and refugee assistance ,for an additional amount for ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 independent agencies peace corps ,for an additional amount for ,peace ,corps1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 general provisions -- this title 7including transfer of funds7 #aaaja4 ,the authorities and limitations of section #djb of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-abc7 shall apply to funds appropriated by this title as follows3 7#a7 subsections 7a71 7d71 7e7 and 7f7 shall apply to funds under the heading ,diplomatic ,programs2 and 7#b7 subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 shall apply to funds under the heading ,international ,disaster ,assistance4 #aaajb4 ,funds appropriated by this title under the headings ,diplomatic ,programs1 ,operating ,expenses1 and ,peace ,corps may be used to reimburse such accounts administered by the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,peace ,corps for obligations incurred to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaajc4 ,section #gjfd7;a7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-id71 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting in lieu thereof #aaj1jjj1jjj1 and by adding before the period at the end the following 3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be used that were designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to the ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #aaajd4 ,the reporting requirements of section #djf7;b7 of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-abc7 shall apply to funds appropriated by this title3 ,provided1 ,that the requirement to jointly submit such reports shall not apply to the ,director of the ,peace ,corps3 ,provided further1 ,that reports required by such section may be consolidated and shall include information on all funds made available to such executive agency to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus4 #aaaje4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and in addition to leave authorized under any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 or the head of another ,federal agency with employees under ,chief of ,mission ,authority1 may1 in order to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 provide additional paid leave to address employee hardships resulting from coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that this authority shall apply to leave taken since ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 and may be provided abroad and domestically3 ,provided further1 ,that the head of such agency shall consult with the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate prior to the initial implementation of such authority3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #aaajf4 ,the ,secretary of ,state1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 may exercise the authorities of section #c7;j7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfgj7;j77 to provide medical services or related support for private ,united ,states citizens1 nationals1 and permanent resident aliens abroad1 or third country nationals connected to ,united ,states persons or the diplomatic or development missions of the ,united ,states abroad who are unable to obtain such services or support otherwise3 ,provided1 ,that such assistance shall be provided on a reimbursable basis to the extent feasible3 ,provided further1 ,that such reimbursements may be credited to the applicable ,department of ,state appropriation1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize providing medical services or related support to individuals eligible for the health program under section #ijd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhd73 ,provided further1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #aaajg4 ,notwithstanding section #f7;b7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dgb71 during fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 passport and immigrant visa surcharges collected in any fiscal year pursuant to the fourth paragraph under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs in title ,,iv of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-ddg 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #agad77 may be obligated and expended on the costs of providing consular services3 ,provided1 ,that such funds should be prioritized for ,american citizen services4 #aaajh4 ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized 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 and including pursuant to section #ijd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhd77 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 within the ,united ,states1 subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate3 ,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 ,management3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ae days after utilizing this authority1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide a report to such committees on the overall staffing needs for the ,office of ,medical ,services3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #aaaji4 ,the matter under the heading ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service in title ,i of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-id7 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting in lieu thereof #e1jjj1jjj4 #aaaaj4 ,the first proviso under the heading ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation in title ,,iii of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-id7 is amended by striking #aje1jjj1jjj and inserting in lieu thereof #ajg1jjj1jjj4 #aaaaa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any oath of office required by law may1 in particular circumstances that could otherwise pose health risks1 be administered remotely1 subject to appropriate verification3 ,provided1 ,that prior to exercising the authority of this section1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives describing the process and procedures for administering such oaths1 including appropriate verification3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority made available pursuant to this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjba4 #aaaab4 7a7 ,purposes ,for purposes of strengthening the ability of foreign countries to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus and to the adverse economic impacts of coronavirus1 in a manner that would protect the ,united ,states from the spread of coronavirus and mitigate an international economic crisis resulting from coronavirus that may pose a significant risk to the economy of the ,united ,states1 each paragraph of subsection 7b7 shall take effect upon enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,coronavirus ,responses 7#a7 ,international ,development ,association ,replenishment ,the ,international ,development ,association ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhd et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ca4 ,nineteenth ,replenishment 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,development ,association is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #c1jjd1bjj1jjj to the nineteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,association1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #c1jjd1bjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7#b7 ,international ,finance ,corporation ,authorization ,the ,international ,finance ,corporation ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ah4 ,capital ,increases and ,amendment to the ,articles of ,agreement 7a7 ,votes ,authorized ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,corporation is authorized to vote in favor of-- 7#a7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation by #af1iii1iih shares1 to implement the conversion of a portion of the retained earnings of the ,corporation into paid-in capital1 which will result in the ,united ,states being issued an additional #c1gga1hii shares of capital stock1 without any cash contribution2 7#b7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation on a general basis by #d1egi1iie shares2 and 7#c7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation on a selective basis by #iai1iih shares4 7b7 ,amendment of the ,articles ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,corporation is authorized to agree to and accept an amendment to article ,,ii1 section #b7;c77ii7 of the ,articles of ,agreement of the ,corporation that would increase the vote by which the ,board of ,governors of the ,corporation may increase the capital stock of the ,corporation from a four-fifths majority to an eighty-five percent majority4 4 7#c7 ,african ,development ,bank ,the ,african ,development ,bank ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;i et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #acde4 ,seventh ,capital ,increase 7a7 ,subscription ,authorized 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,bank may subscribe on behalf of the ,united ,states to #ecb1jbc additional shares of the capital stock of the ,bank4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any subscription by the ,united ,states to the capital stock of the ,bank shall be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7b7 ,authorizations of ,appropriations 7#a7 ,in ,general ,in order to pay for the increase in the ,united ,states subscription to the ,bank under subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #g1bhf1ehg1jjh for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,share ,types ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #dcg1aij1jaf shall be for paid in shares of the ,bank2 and 7,b7 #f1hdi1cif1iib shall be for callable shares of the ,bank4 4 7#d7 ,african ,development ,fund ,the ,african ,development ,fund ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;g et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbf4 ,fifteenth ,replenishment 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,fund is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #eac1ijj1jjj to the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,fund1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #eac1ijj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7#e7 ,international ,monetary ,fund ,authorization for ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow 7,a7 ,in ,general ,section #ag of the ,bretton ,woods ,agreements ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhf;e-#b7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in order to carry out the purposes of a one-time decision of the ,executive ,directors of the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7the ,fund7 to expand the resources of the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow1 established pursuant to the decision of ,january #bg1 #aiig1 referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury is authorized to make loans1 in an amount not to exceed the dollar equivalent of #bh1bjb1dgj1jjj of ,special ,drawing ,rights1 in addition to any amounts previously authorized under this section1 except that prior to activation of the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall report to ,congress whether supplementary resources are needed to forestall or cope with an impairment of the international monetary system and whether the ,fund has fully explored other means of funding to the ,fund4 2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d74 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,december #af1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7e77#a7 by striking 7a77#b71 each place such term appears and inserting 7a77#b71 7a77#c74 7,b7 ,the amounts provided by the amendments made by this section are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #aaaac4 ,technical ,corrections 7a7 ,environment ,cooperation ,commissions2 ,north ,american ,development ,bank ,section #fja of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aac2 #acd ,stat4 #gh7 is amended by inserting 1 other than sections #ecb and #ecc of such ,act and part #b of subtitle ,d of title ,v of such ,act 7as amended by section #hca of this ,act71 before is repealed4 7b7 ,protective ,orders ,section #dbb of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #fd7 is amended in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 by striking all that follows through 1 the administering authority and inserting all that follows through ,agreement1 the administering authority4 7c7 ,dispute ,settlement ,subsection 7j7 of section #ejd of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #gf7 is amended in the item proposed to be inserted into the table of contents of such ,act relating to section #dad by striking determination and inserting determinations4 7d7 ,effetive ,date ,each amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act4 7e7 ,north ,american ,development ,bank3 ,limitation on ,callable ,capital ,subscriptions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may subscribe without fiscal year limitation to the callable capital portion of the ,united ,states share of capital stock of the ,north ,american ,development ,bank in an amount not to exceed #a1jbj1jjj1jjj4 ,the authority in the preceding sentence shall be in addition to any other authority provided by previous ,acts4 7f7 ,the amounts provided by the amendments made by this section are designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #aaaad4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available under each heading in this title shall only be used for the purposes specifically described under that heading4 ,,xii ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,department of ,transportation ,office of the secretary ,salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #a1gec1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are in addition to any other amounts made available for this purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that obligations of amounts under this heading in this ,act shall not be subject to the limitation on obligations under the heading ,office of the ,secretary--,working ,capital ,fund in division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id73 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,payment to air carriers ,in addition to funds made available to the ,payment to ,air ,carriers program in ,public ,law #aaf-id to carry out the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the general fund and made available to the ,essential ,air ,service and ,rural ,improvement ,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 section #dagcb7;b77#c7 of such title3 ,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 section #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available 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 such title3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight ,for the necessary expenses of the ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight1 as authorized in section #cja of title ,,iii of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,airline ,assistance to ,recycle and ,save ,program ,for the necessary expenses of the ,airline ,assistance to ,recycle and ,save ,program1 as authorized in section #gjb of title ,,vii of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,pandemic ,relief for ,aviation ,workers ,for necessary expenses for providing pandemic relief for aviation workers1 #dj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba of which #cg1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the purposes authorized in section #aja7;a77#a77;,a7 of title ,i of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 and #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 shall be for the purposes authorized in section #aja7;a77#a77;,b7 of title ,i of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,in addition1 for the cost of making direct loans and loan guarantees in accordance with the terms and conditions in sections #aja-ajc and #aje of title ,i of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 such sums as may be necessary to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be defined by section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 the aggregate sum of the principle for direct loans and guaranteed loans shall not exceed #ba1jjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal aviation administration ,operations 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,of the amounts made available from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund for ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,operations in title ,,xi of subdivision #a of division ,b of the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-abc71 not more than #be1jjj1jjj may be used to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that amounts repurposed under this heading in this ,act that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 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 ,grants-in-aid for airports ,for an additional amount for ,grants-,in-,aid for ,airports1 to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants in accordance with the terms and conditions in section #dja of title ,,iv division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this ,act shall be derived from the general fund3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,engineering1 and ,development ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,engineering1 and ,development1 as authorized in section #gje of title ,,vii of division ,r of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal motor carrier safety administration ,motor carrier safety operations and programs ,of prior year unobligated contract authority and liquidating cash provided for ,motor ,carrier ,safety in the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7,public ,law #aje-agh71 ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei71 or any other ,act1 in addition to amounts already appropriated in fiscal year #bjbj for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs #aej1jjj in additional obligation limitation is provided and repurposed for obligations incurred to support activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal railroad administration ,safety and operations ,for an additional amount for ,safety and ,operations1 #bej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,northeast corridor grants to the national railroad passenger corporation 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,northeast ,corridor ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation1 #dib1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make or amend existing 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-id73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this ,act may be transferred to and merged with 8,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation0 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national network grants to the national railroad passenger corporation 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation1 #ebf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make or amend existing 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-id73 ,provided1 ,that a ,state shall not be required to pay the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation more than #hj percent of the amount paid in fiscal year #bjai under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 and that not less than #bci1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act shall be made available for use in lieu of any increase in a ,state's payment3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this ,act may be transferred to and merged with the 8,northeast ,corridor ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation0 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal transit administration ,transit infrastructure grants ,for an additional amount for ,transit ,infrastructure ,grants #be1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act as if such funds were provided under section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and apportion such funds in accordance with section #eccf of such title 7other than subsections 7h77#a7 and 7h77#d771 sections #ecaa1 #eccg1 and #ecdj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and apportion such funds in accordance with such sections1 except that funds apportioned under section #eccg shall be added to funds apportioned under section #ecjg for administration under section #ecjg3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate the amounts provided in the preceding proviso under sections #ecjg1 #ecaa1 #eccg1 and #ecdj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 among such sections in the same ratio as funds were provided in the fiscal year #bjbj apportionments3 ,provided further1 ,that funds apportioned under this heading shall be apportioned not later than #g days after the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be apportioned using the fiscal year #bjbj apportionment formulas3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than three-quarters of #a percent of the funds for transit infrastructure grants shall be available for administrative expenses and ongoing program management oversight as authorized under sections #eccd and #ecch7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be in addition to any other appropriations for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a7 or 7b7 of section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 funds provided under this heading are available for the operating expenses of transit agencies related to the response to a public health emergency as described in section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 including1 beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 reimbursement for operating costs to maintain service and lost revenue due to the public health emergency1 the purchase of personal protective equipment1 and paying the administrative leave of operations personnel due to reductions in service3 ,provided further1 ,that such operating expenses are not required to be included in a transportation improvement program1 long-range transportation1 statewide transportation plan1 or a statewide transportation improvement program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not waive the requirements of section #eccc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for funds appropriated under this heading or for funds previously made available under section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #ecaa1 #eccg1 or #ecdj of such title as a result of the coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that unless otherwise specified1 applicable requirements under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to funding made available under this heading1 except that the ,federal share of the costs for which any grant is made under this heading shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #ajj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading shall be derived from the general fund and shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for transit programs set forth in any ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,maritime administration ,operations and training ,for an additional amount for ,operations and ,training1 #c1acd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj shall be for the operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that the amount made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act shall be used to conduct audits and investigations of activities carried out with amounts made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all the necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app #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 ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general provisions--,department of transportation #abaja4 ,for amounts made available by this ,act under the headings ,northeast ,corridor ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation and ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not waive the requirements under section #bdcab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bdcje7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that for amounts made available by this ,act under such headings the ,secretary shall require the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to comply with the ,railway ,retirement ,act of #aigd 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq471 the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq471 and the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #g days after the date of enactment of this ,act and each subsequent #g days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of any ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation employee furloughs as a result of efforts to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that in the event of any ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation employee furloughs as a result of efforts to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 the ,secretary shall require the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to provide such employees the opportunity to be recalled to their previously held positions as intercity passenger rail service is restored to ,march #a1 #bjbj levels and not later than the date on which intercity passenger rail service has been fully restored to ,march #a1 #bjbj levels4 ,department of housing and urban development ,management and administration ,administrative support offices ,for an additional amount for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,program offices ,for an additional amount for ,program ,offices1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading in this ,act-- 7#a7 #b1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing2 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development2 and 7#c7 #b1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,housing3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,public and indian housing ,tenant-based rental assistance ,for an additional amount for ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to provide additional funds for public housing agencies to maintain operations and take other necessary actions to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for additional administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering their section #h programs1 including ,mainstream vouchers1 in response to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such other expenses shall be new eligible activities to be defined by the ,secretary and shall be activities to support or maintain the health and safety of assisted individuals and families1 and costs related to retention and support of current participating landlords3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading in division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 may be used for the other expenses as described in the preceding proviso in addition to their other available uses3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be available for adjustments in the calendar year #bjbj section #h renewal funding allocations1 including ,mainstream vouchers1 for public housing agencies that experience a significant increase in voucher per-unit costs due to extraordinary circumstances or that1 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 provided in the preceding proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that for any amounts provided under this heading in prior ,acts for tenant-based rental assistance contracts1 including necessary administrative expenses1 under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7 that remain available for this purpose after funding renewals and administrative expenses1 the ,secretary shall award no less than #ej percent of the remaining amounts for the same purpose within #fj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of the amounts made available under this heading and the same heading of ,public ,law #aaf-id 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 safe and effective administration of these funds to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means to ensure the most expeditious allocation of this funding of any such waiver or alternative requirement in order for such waiver or alternative requirement to take effect1 and that such public notice may be provided at a minimum on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waivers or alternative requirements shall remain in effect for the time and duration specified by the ,secretary in such public notice and may be extended if necessary upon additional notice by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund ,for an additional amount for ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund for #bjbj 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 #gbj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall be combined with the amount appropriated for the same purpose under the same heading of ,public ,law #aaf-id1 and distributed to all public housing agencies pursuant to the ,operating ,fund formula at part #iij of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations3 ,provided further1 ,that for the period from the enactment of this ,act through ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 such combined total amount may be used for eligible activities under subsections 7d77#a7 and 7e77#a7 of such section #i and for other expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 including activities to support or maintain the health and safety of assisted individuals and families1 and activities to support education and child care for impacted families3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under the headings ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund and ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund in prior ,acts1 except for any set-asides listed under such headings1 may be used for all of the purposes described in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the expanded uses and funding flexibilities described in the previous two provisos shall be available to all public housing agencies through ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 except that the ,secretary may extend the period under which such flexibilities shall be available in additional #ab month increments upon a finding that individuals and families assisted by the public housing program continue to require expanded services due to the coronavirus pandemic3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of such combined total amount of funds made available under the headings ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund and ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund in prior ,acts 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 safe and effective administration of these funds to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means to ensure the most expeditious allocation of this funding of any such waiver or alternative requirement in order for such waiver or alternative requirement to take effect1 and that such public notice may be provided at a minimum on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waivers or alternative requirements shall remain in effect for the time and duration specified by the ,secretary in such public notice and may be extended if necessary upon additional notice by the ,secretary3 ,provided further 1 ,that amounts repurposed under this heading that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 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 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,native american programs ,for an additional amount for ,native ,american ,programs1 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj shall be 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 78,,nahasda07 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq473 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in this paragraph shall be distributed according to the same funding formula used in fiscal year #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to cover the cost of and reimbursement of allowable costs to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus incurred by a recipient regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of amounts made available in this paragraph and in paragraph 7#a7 under this heading in division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 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 to expedite or facilitate the use of such amounts1 including to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waivers shall apply retroactively to activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus carried out with any amounts described in the preceding proviso2 and 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to ,indian tribes for carrying out the ,indian ,community ,development ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 with respect to ,indian tribes for use to respond to emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 the ,secretary shall prioritize1 without competition1 allocations of such amounts for activities and projects to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with amounts made available in this paragraph shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to cover the cost of and reimbursement of allowable costs to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus incurred by a recipient regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #aje7;a77#h7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 there shall be no percent limitation on the use of amounts for public services activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso shall apply to all such activities funded with amounts made available in this paragraph and in paragraph 7#d7 under this heading in division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of amounts made available in this paragraph and in paragraph 7#d7 under this heading in division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 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 to expedite or facilitate the use of such amounts1 including to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waivers shall apply retroactively to activities to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus carried out with any amounts described in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,community planning and development ,housing opportunities for persons with aids ,for an additional amount 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 #acj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 except that amounts allocated pursuant to section #hed7;c77#e7 of such ,act shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 to provide additional funds to maintain operations and for rental assistance1 supportive services1 and other necessary actions1 in order to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act shall be allocated pursuant to the formula in section #hed of such ,act using the same data elements as utilized pursuant to that same formula in fiscal year #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #bj1jjj1jjj of the amount provided under this heading in this ,act shall be to provide an additional one-time1 non-renewable award to grantees currently administering existing contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#e7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior years3 ,provided further1 ,that such awards shall be made proportionally to their existing grants3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #heh7;b77#c77;,b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijg7;b77#c77;,b771 housing payment assistance for rent1 mortgage1 or utilities payments may be provided for a period of up to #bd months3 ,provided further1 ,that such awards are not required to be spent on permanent supportive housing3 ,provided further1 ,that1 to protect persons who are living with ,,hiv_/,,aids1 such amounts provided under this heading in this ,act may be used to self-isolate1 quarantine1 or to provide other coronavirus infection control services as recommended by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention for household members not living with ,,hiv_/,,aids3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to provide relocation services1 including to provide lodging at hotels1 motels1 or other locations in order to satisfy the objectives of the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #hef7;g7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abije7;g771 a grantee may use up to #f percent of its award under this ,act for administrative purposes1 and a project sponsor may use up to #aj percent of its sub-award under this ,act for administrative purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts provided under this heading in this ,act may be used to reimburse allowable costs consistent with the purposes of this heading incurred by a grantee or project sponsor regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that any regulatory waivers the ,secretary may issue may be deemed to be effective as of the date a grantee began preparing for coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that any additional activities or authorities authorized under this heading in this ,act may also apply at the discretion and upon notice of the ,secretary to all amounts made available under this same heading in ,public ,law #aaf-id if such amounts are used by grantees for the purposes described under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #b percent of amounts made available under this heading in this ,act may be used1 without competition1 to increase prior awards made to existing technical assistance providers to provide an immediate increase in capacity building and technical assistance available to grantees under this heading and under the same heading in prior ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,community development fund ,for an additional amount for ,community ,development ,fund1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj1 for assistance under the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb3 ,provided1 ,that up to #h1jjj1jjj1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be distributed pursuant to section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7 to grantees that received allocations pursuant to that same formula in fiscal year #bjbj1 and that such allocations shall be made within #cj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in addition to amounts allocated pursuant to the preceding proviso1 an additional #e1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be allocated directly to ,states to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus within the ,state1 including activities within entitlement and nonentitlement communities1 based on public health needs1 risk of transmission of coronavirus1 number of coronavirus cases compared to the national average1 and economic and housing market disruptions1 and other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary1 using best available data and that such allocations shall be made within #de days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any remaining amounts shall be distributed directly to the ,state or unit of general local government1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 according to a formula based on factors to be determined by the ,secretary1 prioritizing risk of transmission of coronavirus1 number of coronavirus cases compared to the national average1 and economic and housing market disruptions resulting from coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such allocations may be made on a rolling basis as additional needs develop and data becomes available3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall make all such allocations based on the best available data at the time of allocation3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding provisos may be used to reimburse allowable costs consistent with the purposes of this heading in this ,act incurred by a ,state or locality regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that section #aaf7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaf7;b77 and any implementing regulations1 which require grantees to submit their final statements of activities no later than ,august #af of a given fiscal year1 shall not apply to final statements submitted in accordance with sections #ajd7;a77#b7 and 7a77#c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;a77#b7 and 7a77#c77 and comprehensive housing affordability strategies submitted in accordance with section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that such final statements and comprehensive housing affordability strategies shall instead be submitted not later than ,august #af1 #bjba3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of amounts made available under this heading and for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 1 including for the purposes of addressing the impact of coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waiver or alternative requirement shall not take effect before the expiration of the #e-;day period that begins on the date on which the ,secretary notifies the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means1 including by means of the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for capacity building and technical assistance to support the use of such amounts to expedite or facilitate infectious disease response3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding sections #ajd7;a77#b71 7a77#c71 and 7c7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;a77#b71 7a77#c71 and 7c77 and section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje71 a grantee may not be required to amend its statement of activities in order to engage in activities to prevent1 prepare1 and respond to coronavirus or the economic and housing disruption caused by such virus1 but shall make public a report within #ahj days of the end of the crisis which fully accounts for those activities3 ,provided further1 ,that a grantee may not be required to hold in-person public hearings in connection with citizen participation plan1 but shall provide citizens with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than #ae days3 ,provided further1 ,that such procedures shall apply to grants from amounts made available under this heading and for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 during the period that national or local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons1 a grantee may carry out virtual public hearings to fulfill applicable public hearing requirements for all grants from funds made available under this heading in this and prior ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that any such virtual hearings shall provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the grantee's certifications1 timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues1 and public access to all questions and responses3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding subsection #aje7;a77#h7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;a77#h771 there shall be no percent limitation for the use of funds for public services activities to prevent1 prepare1 and respond to coronavirus or the economic and housing disruption caused by it3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso shall apply to all such activities carried out with grants of funds made available under this heading and for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall ensure there are adequate procedures in place to prevent any duplication of benefits as defined by section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7 and act in accordance with section #abaj of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7division ,d of ,public ,law #aae-bed2 #acb ,stat4 #cddb7 and section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaae73 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,homeless assistance grants ,for an additional amount for ,homeless ,assistance ,grants1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program as authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq471 as amended1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus among individuals and families who are homeless1 receiving homeless assistance1 or at risk of homelessness and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts created by coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that up to #a1ejj1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading in this ,act shall be distributed pursuant to #bd ,,cfr #egf4c to grantees that received allocations pursuant to that same formula in fiscal year #bjbj1 and that such allocations shall be made within #cj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in addition to amounts allocated in the preceding proviso1 an additional #a1ejj1jjj1jjj shall be allocated directly to a ,state or unit of general local government by a formula to be developed by the ,secretary and that such allocations shall be made within #de days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such formula shall allocate such amounts for the benefit of unsheltered homeless1 sheltered homeless1 and those at risk of homelessness to geographical areas with the greatest need based on the risk of increasing transmission of coronavirus1 rising rates of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness1 and disruptions to economic and housing markets and other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than every #fj days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall allocate a minimum of an additional #ejj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts in the preceding proviso shall be allocated by a formula to be developed by the ,secretary which takes into consideration the factors contained in the third proviso under this heading1 in addition to the best available data on the number of coronavirus cases and disruptions in economic and housing markets1 and other factors as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to reimburse allowable costs consistent with the purposes of this heading incurred by a ,state or locality regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that individuals and families who are very low-income 7as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77 shall be considered 8at risk of homelessness0 and eligible for homelessness prevention assistance if they meet the criteria in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #dja7a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7a77;,b7 and 7,c773 ,provided further1 ,that any individuals and families who are low-income 7as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77 shall be eligible for rental assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that recipients may deviate from applicable procurement standards when procuring goods and services consistent with the purposes of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that a recipient may use up to #aj percent of its allocation for administrative purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of such amounts shall not be subject to the consultation1 citizen participation1 or match requirements that otherwise apply to the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program1 except that a recipient must publish how it has and will utilize its allocation at a minimum on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media3 ,provided further1 ,that the spending cap established pursuant to section #dae7;b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgd7 shall not apply to such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used to provide temporary emergency shelters 7through leasing of existing property1 temporary structures1 or other means7 for the purposes described under this heading1 and that such temporary emergency shelters shall not be subject to the minimum periods of use required by section #daf7;c77#a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacge7;c77#a773 ,provided further1 ,that ,federal habitability and environmental review standards and requirements shall not apply to the use of such amounts for those temporary emergency shelters that have been determined by ,federal1 ,state1 or local health officials to be necessary to prevent and mitigate the spread of coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts may be used for training on infectious disease prevention and mitigation and to provide hazard pay1 including for time worked prior to enactment of this ,act1 for staff working directly to prevent and mitigate the spread of coronavirus among persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness1 and that such activities shall not be considered administrative costs for purposes of the #aj percent cap3 ,provided further1 ,that in administering the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation 7except for any requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment7 that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation or use by the recipient of these amounts1 if the ,secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement is consistent with the purposes described under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that any such waivers shall be deemed to be effective as of the date a ,state or unit of local government began preparing for coronavirus and shall apply to the use of amounts provided under this heading and amounts provided under the same heading in fiscal year #bjbj used by recipients for the purposes described under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means1 #e days before the effective date1 of any such waiver or alternative requirement1 and that such public notice may be provided on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a percent of amounts made available under this heading in this ,act may be used to increase prior awards made to existing technical assistance providers with experience in providing health care services in order to provide an immediate increase in capacity building and technical assistance to recipients of the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program under this heading and under the same heading in fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai and #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading may be used to require people experiencing homelessness to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite activities as a condition for receiving shelter1 housing1 or other services3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,emergency ,rental ,assistance ,for and additional amount for ,emergency ,rental ,assistance1 as authorized in section #ajd of title ,i of division ,i of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,housing ,assistance ,fund ,for an additional amount for the ,housing ,assistance ,fund1 as authorized in section #ajg of title ,i of division ,i of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,housing programs ,assisted housing stability ,for an additional amount for assistance to owners or sponsors of properties receiving project-based assistance pursuant to section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjab71 section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 or section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended1 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 unless otherwise specified3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be used to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act3 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance to supplement funds already 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 paragraph2 7#b7 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 shall be for ,housing for the ,elderly to supplement funds already available for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,housing ,act of #aiei1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 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 housing for the elderly as authorized by such section #bjb3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall be used to provide emergency assistance for continuation of contracts for project rental assistance and amendment to such contracts1 supportive services1 existing service coordinators1 one-time grants to hire additional service coordinators1 other staffing1 rent supports1 and emergency preparedness relating to coronavirus2 and 7#c7 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 shall be for ,housing for ,persons with ,disabilities to supplement funds already available for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 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 ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of addressing the impact of coronavirus1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of amounts made available under this heading in this ,act 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment7 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary to expedite or facilitate the use of such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means of any such waiver or alternative requirement in order for such waiver or alternative requirement to take effect1 and that such public notice may be provided at minimum on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a percent of the amounts provided under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b7 and 7#c7 may be used to make new awards or increase prior awards made to existing technical assistance providers1 without competition1 to provide an immediate increase in capacity building and technical assistance available to recipients of amounts identified in the preceding proviso1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,fair housing activities ,for an additional amount for ,fair ,housing ,activities1 #g1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 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 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus1 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,fair ,housing ,assistance ,program ,partnership for ,special ,enforcement grants to address fair housing issues relating to coronavirus1 and #c1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,fair ,housing ,initiatives ,program for education and outreach activities under such section #efa to educate the public about fair housing issues related to coronavirus3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of inspector general ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that the amount made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh and to conduct audits and investigations of activities carried out with amounts made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel issues within this office3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,xiii ,general ,provisions--,this ,division #acaja4 ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of each executive agency that receives funding in this ,act1 or that received funding in the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-abc7 or the ,second ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-abg71 shall provide a report detailing the anticipated uses of all such funding to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that each report shall include estimated personnel and administrative costs1 as well as the total amount of funding apportioned1 allotted1 obligated1 and expended1 to date3 ,provided further1 ,that each such report shall be updated and submitted to such ,committees every #fj days until all funds are expended or expire3 ,provided further1 ,that reports submitted pursuant to this section shall satisfy the requirements of section #agja of division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-abg4 #acajb4 ,each amount appropriated or made available by this ,act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved4 #acajc4 ,in this ,act1 the term coronavirus means ,,sars-,co,v-#b or another coronavirus with pandemic potential4 #acajd4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #acaje4 ,unless otherwise provided for by this ,act1 the additional amounts appropriated by this ,act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year #bjbj4 #acajf4 ,each amount designated in this ,act by the ,congress as being for 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 rescinded or transferred1 if applicable7 only if the ,president subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the ,congress4 #acajg4 ,any amount appropriated by this ,act1 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 subsequently so designated by the ,president1 and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this ,act shall retain such designation4 #acajh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to modify the terms and conditions of a contract1 or other agreement1 without consideration1 to authorize a federal agency to reimburse at contract billing rates not to exceed an average of #dj hours per week any contractor paid leave1 including sick leave1 the contractor provides to its employees to ensure the effective response to the declared national emergency for the coronavirus pandemic event4 ,such authority shall apply only to a contractor whose employees cannot perform work on a federally owned or leased facility or site due to ,federal ,government directed closures or other restrictions1 and who cannot telework because their job duties cannot be performed remotely during the declared national emergency for the coronavirus pandemic event4 ,this authority also shall apply to subcontractors4 ,the amounts made available by this section 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 ,this division may be cited as the ,third ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 4 ,b ,emergency ,family and ,medical ,leave ,expansion ,act #bjjja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this division an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 as amended by the ,emergency ,family and ,medical ,leave ,expansion ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg74 #bjjjb4 ,employer clarification ,section #aja7d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,clarification ,subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall not apply with respect to a public agency described in subparagraph 7,a77iii74 4 #bjjjc4 ,emergency leave extension ,section #ajb7;a77#a77;,f7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #bjjjd4 ,emergency leave definitions 7a7 ,eligible employee ,section #aaj7;a77#a7 is amended in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking sections #aja7b77;,a7 and #aja7b77;,b77ii7 and inserting section #aja7b74 7b7 ,employer threshold ,section #aaj7;a77#a77;,b7 is amended by striking fewer than #ejj employees and inserting #a or more employees4 7c7 ,parent ,section #aaj7;a77#a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,parent ,in lieu of the definition in section #aja7g71 the term parent1 with respect to an employee1 means any of the following3 7i7 ,a biological1 foster1 or adoptive parent of the employee4 7ii7 ,a stepparent of the employee4 7iii7 ,a parent-in-law of the employee4 7iv7 ,a parent of a domestic partner of the employee4 7v7 ,a legal guardian or other person who stood in loco parentis to an employee when the employee was a child4 4 7d7 ,qualifying need related to a public health emergency ,section #aaj7;a77#b77;,a7 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,qualifying need related to a public health emergency ,the term qualifying need related to a public health emergency1 with respect to leave1 means that the employee is unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee due to a need for leave for any of the following3 7i7 ,to comply with a recommendation or order by a public official having jurisdiction or a health care provider on the basis that the physical presence of the employee on the job would jeopardize the health of others because of-- 7,i7 the exposure of the employee to ,,covid-#ai2 or 7,,ii7 exhibition of symptoms of ,,covid-#ai by the employee4 7ii7 ,to care for a family member of an eligible employee with respect to whom a public official having jurisdiction or a health care provider makes a determination that the presence of such family member in the community would jeopardize the health of other individuals in the community because of-- 7,i7 the exposure of the family member to ,,covid-#ai2 or 7,,ii7 exhibition of symptoms of ,,covid-#ai by the family member4 7iii7 ,to care for the son or daughter of such employee if the school or place of care has been closed1 or the child care provider of such son or daughter is unavailable1 due to a public health emergency4 7iv7 ,to care for a family member who meets criteria of #aja7ab77;,b7 or is a senior citizen1 if the place of care for such family member is closed1 or the direct care provider is unavailable1 due to a public health emergency4 4 7e7 ,family member ,section #aaj7;a77#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,family member ,the term family member1 with respect to an employee1 means any of the following3 7i7 ,a parent of the employee4 7ii7 ,a spouse of the employee4 7iii7 ,a sibling of the employee4 7iv7 ,next of kin of the employee or a person for whom the employee is next of kin4 7v7 ,a son or daughter of the employee4 7vi7 ,a grandparent or grandchild of the employee4 7vii7 ,an domestic partner of the employee4 7,f7 ,domestic partner 7i7 ,in general ,the term domestic partner1 with respect to an individual1 means another individual with whom the individual is in a committed relationship4 7ii7 ,committed relationship defined ,the term committed relationship means a relationship between #b individuals1 each at least #ah years of age1 in which each individual is the other individual's sole domestic partner and both individuals share responsibility for a significant measure of each other's common welfare4 ,the term includes any such relationship between #b individuals that is granted legal recognition by a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state as a marriage or analogous relationship1 including a civil union or domestic partnership4 4 #bjjje4 ,regulatory authorities 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaj7;a7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,force or effect of regulations ,any regulation issued under section #aaj7;a77#c71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall have no force or effect4 #bjjjf4 ,relationship to paid leave ,section #aaj7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking #aj days and inserting #b workweeks2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj days and inserting #b workweeks2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting1 1 including leave provided under section #eajb of the ,emergency ,paid ,sick ,leave ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg71 after medical or sick leave2 and 7,d7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,c7 ,employer requirement ,an employer may not require an employee to substitute any leave described in subparagraph 7,b7 for leave under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,f74 7,d7 ,relationship to other family and medical leave ,leave taken under subparagraph 7,f7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 shall not count towards the #ab weeks of leave to which an employee is entitled under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of such section4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #aj days and inserting #b workweeks4 #bjjjg4 ,wage rate ,section #aaj7;b77#b77;,b77,i7 is amended to read as follows3 7,i7 an amount that is not less than the greater of-- 7aa7 the minimum wage rate in effect under section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a772 7bb7 the minimum wage rate in effect for such employee in the applicable ,state or locality1 whichever is greater1 in which the employee is employed2 or 7cc7 two thirds of an employee's regular rate of pay 7as determined under section #g7;e7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjg7;e772 and 4 #bjjjh4 ,notice ,section #aaj7;c7 is amended by inserting or subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iv7 after for the purpose described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iii74 #bjjji4 ,amendments to the ,emergency ,family and ,medical ,leave ,expansion ,act ,the ,emergency ,family and ,medical ,leave ,expansion ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cajc7;b71 by striking ,employees and inserting1 ,notwithstanding section #ajb7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a77;,a771 employees2 and 7#b7 by striking sections #cajd and #caje4 ,c ,emergency ,paid ,sick ,leave ,act ,amendments #cjjja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this division an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of division ,e of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg74 #cjjjb4 ,paid sick time requirement 7a7 ,uses ,section #eajb7;a7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,an employer shall provide to each employee employed by the employer paid sick time for any of the following uses3 7#a7 ,to self-isolate because the employee is diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,to obtain a medical diagnosis or care if such employee is experiencing the symptoms of ,,covid-#ai4 7#c7 ,to comply with a recommendation or order by a public official with jurisdiction or a health care provider on the basis that the physical presence of the employee on the job would jeopardize the health of others because of-- 7,a7 the exposure of the employee to ,,covid-#ai2 or 7,b7 exhibition of symptoms of ,,covid-#ai by the employee2 or 7#d7 ,to care for or assist a family member of the employee-- 7,a7 who-- 7i7 is self-isolating because such family member has been diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai2 or 7ii7 is experiencing symptoms of ,,covid-#ai and needs to obtain medical diagnosis or care4 7,b7 with respect to whom a public official with jurisdiction or a health care provider makes a determination that the presence of the family member in the community would jeopardize the health of other individuals in the community because of-- 7i7 the exposure of such family member to the ,,covid-#ai2 or 7ii7 exhibition of symptoms of ,,covid-#ai by such family member4 7#e7 ,to care for the son or daughter of such employee if the school or place of care has been closed1 or the child care provider of such son or daughter is unavailable1 due to ,,covid-#ai4 4 7b7 ,employers with existing policies ,section #eajb by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,employers with existing policies ,with respect to an employer that provides paid leave on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the paid sick time under this ,act shall be made available to employees of the employer in addition to such paid leave2 and 7#b7 the employer may not change such paid leave on or after such date of enactment to avoid being subject to paragraph 7#a74 4 #cjjjc4 ,prohibited acts ,section #eajd7a7 is amended by striking and at the end and inserting or4 #cjjjd4 ,sunset ,section #eaji is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #cjjje4 ,definitions 7a7 ,employee ,section #eaaj7a77;,a77i7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking terms and inserting term2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7b7 ,employer ,section #eaaj7b77;,b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking terms and inserting term2 7#b7 by amending subclause 7,i7 of clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 means any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce that employs #a or more employees2 2 and 7#c7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 ,public agency and non-profit organizations ,for purposes of clause 7i77,,iii7 and 7i77,i71 a public agency and a nonprofit organization shall be considered to be a person engaged in commerce or in an industry or activity affecting commerce4 4 7c7 ,,fmla terms ,section #eaaj7d7 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,,fmla terms ,the terms health care provider1 next of kin1 son or daughter1 and spouse have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa74 4 7d7 ,paid sick time ,section #eaaj7e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking section #b7;a7 and inserting section #eajb7;a72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking exceed and all that follows and inserting exceed #eaa per day and #e1aaj in the aggregate42 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking the following3 7,b7 ,required compensation 7i7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,a77ii71 2 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,required compensation ,subject to subparagraph 7,a77ii71 2 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #b7;a7 and inserting section #eajb7;a74 7a7 ,additional definitions ,section #eaaj is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,domestic partner 7,a7 ,in general ,the term domestic partner1 with respect to an individual1 means another individual with whom the individual is in a committed relationship4 7,b7 ,committed relationship defined ,the term committed relationship means a relationship between #b individuals1 each at least #ah years of age1 in which each individual is the other individual's sole domestic partner and both individuals share responsibility for a significant measure of each other's common welfare4 ,the term includes any such relationship between #b individuals that is granted legal recognition by a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state as a marriage or analogous relationship1 including a civil union or domestic partnership4 7#g7 ,family member ,the term family member1 with respect to an employee1 means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a parent of the employee4 7,b7 ,a spouse of the employee4 7,c7 ,a son or daughter of the employee4 7,d7 ,a sibling of the employee4 7,e7 ,a next of kin of the employee or a person for whom the employee is next of kin4 7,f7 ,a grandparent or grandchild of the employee4 7,g7 ,a domestic partner of the employee4 7#h7 ,,ffcra terms ,the terms child care provider and school have the meanings given such terms in section #aaj7;a77#b7 of the ,family and ,medical and ,leave ,act of #aiic4 7#i7 ,parent ,the term parent1 with respect to an employee1 means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a biological1 foster1 or adoptive parent of the employee4 7,b7 ,a stepparent of the employee4 7,c7 ,a parent-in-law of the employee4 7,d7 ,a parent of a domestic partner of the employee4 7,e7 ,a legal guardian or other person who stood in loco parentis to an employee when the employee was a child4 4 #cjjjf4 ,regulatory authorities 7a7 ,in general ,division ,e is amended by striking section #eaaa4 7b7 ,force or effect of regulations ,any regulation issued under section #eaaa of division ,e of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall have no force or effect4 ,d ,,covid-#ai ,workers ,first ,protection ,act of #bjbj #djjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,,covid-#ai ,workers ,first ,protection ,act of #bjbj4 #djjjb4 ,emergency temporary and permanent standards 7a7 ,emergency temporary standard 7#a7 ,in general ,in consideration of the grave risk presented by ,,covid-#ai and the need to strengthen protections for employees1 pursuant to section #f7;c77#a7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fee7;c77#a77 and notwithstanding the provisions of law and the ,executive ,order listed in paragraph 7#g71 not later than #g days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 the ,commissioner of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and the persons described in paragraph 7#b71 promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect from occupational exposure to ,,sars-,co,v-#b-- 7,a7 employees of health care sector employers2 7,b7 employees of employers in the paramedic and emergency medical services1 including such services provided by firefighters and other emergency responders2 and 7,c7 employees in other sectors and occupations whom the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention or the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration identifies as having elevated risk4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the standard under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with professional associations and representatives of the employees in the occupations and sectors described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 and the employers of such employees4 7#c7 ,enforcement discretion ,if the ,secretary of ,labor determines it is not feasible for an employer to comply with a requirement of the standard promulgated under this subsection 7such as a shortage of the necessary personal protective equipment71 the ,secretary may exercise discretion in the enforcement of such requirement if the employer demonstrates that the employer-- 7,a7 is exercising due diligence to come into compliance with such requirement2 and 7,b7 is implementing alternative methods and measures to protect employees4 7#d7 ,extension of standard ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #f7;c7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fee7;c771 the emergency temporary standard promulgated under this subsection shall be in effect until the date on which the final standard promulgated under subsection 7b7 is in effect4 7#e7 ,state plan adoption ,with respect to a ,state with a ,state plan that has been approved by the ,secretary of ,labor under section #ah of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ffg71 not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 such ,state shall promulgate an emergency temporary standard that is at least as effective in protecting from occupational exposure to ,,sars-,co,v-#b the employees in the occupations and sectors described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 as the emergency temporary standard promulgated under this subsection4 7#f7 ,employer defined ,for purposes of the standard promulgated under this subsection1 the term employer under section #c of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7 includes any ,state or political subdivision of a ,state1 except for those already subject to the jurisdiction of a ,state plan approved under ,section #ah7;b7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj4 7#g7 ,inapplicable provisions of law and executive order ,the requirements of chapter #f of title ,v1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,regulatory ,flexibility ,act71 subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act71 and ,executive ,order #abhff 7#eh ,fed4 ,reg4 #aij2 relating to regulatory planning and review71 as amended1 shall not apply to the standard promulgated under this subsection4 7b7 ,permanent standard ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall promulgate a final standard-- 7#a7 to protect employees from occupational exposure to infectious pathogens1 including novel pathogens2 and 7#b7 that shall be effective and enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a standard promulgated under section #f7;b7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fee7;b774 7c7 ,requirements ,each standard promulgated under this section shall-- 7#a7 require the employers of the employees in the occupations and sectors described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a7 to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan2 7#b7 provide no less protection for novel pathogens than precautions mandated by standards adopted by a ,state plan that has been approved by the ,secretary of ,labor under section #ah of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bif ,u4,s4,c4 #ffg72 and 7#c7 incorporate1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 guidelines issued by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 which are designed to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings2 and 7,b7 relevant scientific research on novel pathogens4 #djjjc4 ,surveillance1 tracking1 and investigation of work-related cases of ,,covid-#ai among health care workers ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 in conjunction with the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 shall-- 7#a7 collect and analyze case reports and other data on ,,covid-#ai1 to identify and evaluate the extent1 nature1 and source of ,,covid-#ai among employees in the occupations and sectors described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of section #b7;a77#a72 7#b7 investigate1 as appropriate1 individual cases of ,,covid-#ai among such employees to evaluate the source of exposure and adequacy of infection and exposure control programs and measures2 7#c7 provide regular periodic reports on ,,covid-#ai disease among such employees to the public2 and 7#d7 based on such reports and investigations make recommendations on needed actions or guidance to protect such employees from ,,covid-#ai4 ,e ,,covid-#ai ,workforce ,emergency ,response ,act of #bjbj #ejjja4 ,short title 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,workforce ,emergency ,response ,act of #bjbj4 #ejjjb4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,coronavirus ,the term coronavirus means coronavirus as defined in section #ejf of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-abc74 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai national emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai national emergency means the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 with respect to the coronavirus4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#d7 ,,wioa terms ,except as otherwise provided1 the terms in this ,act have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 #ejjjc4 ,workforce response activities 7a7 ,in general ,the purpose of this section is to provide the increased flexibility needed for ,state and local areas to provide continuity of services during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency4 7b7 ,administrative costs ,notwithstanding section #abh7;b77#d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cafc7;b77#d771 of the funds allocated to a local area1 including a single ,state local area1 under subtitle ,b of title ,i of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea et seq47 that remain unobligated for program year #bjai1 an amount up to #bj percent may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out local workforce investment activities under chapter #b or chapter #c of subtitle ,b of title ,i of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea et seq471 as long as any amount used under this subsection that exceeds the amount authorized for administrative costs under section #abh7;b77#d77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cafc7;b77#d77 is used to respond to the ,,covid-#ai national emergency4 7c7 ,rapid response activities 7#a7 ,statewide rapid response ,of the reserved by a ,governor under section #abh7;a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cafc7;a77 for statewide activities that remain unobligated for program year #bjai1 such funds may be used for the statewide rapid response activities described in section #acd7;a77#b77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;a77#b77;,a77 for responding to the ,,covid-#ai national emergency4 7#b7 ,local boards ,of the funds reserved by a ,governor under section #acc7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagc7;a77#b77 that remain unobligated for program year #bjai1 such funds may be distributed by the ,governor not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act to local boards most impacted by the coronavirus1 at the determination of the ,governor1 for rapid response activities related to responding to the ,,covid-#ai national emergency4 ,f ,family ,support ,provisions #fjjja4 ,continued safe operation of child welfare programs and support for older foster youth 7a7 ,funding increases 7#a7 ,general program ,the dollar amount specified in section #dgg7;h77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act for fiscal year #bjbj is deemed to be #ahe1ijj1jjj4 7#b7 ,education and training vouchers ,the dollar amount specified in section #dgg7;h77#b7 of such ,act for fiscal year #bjbj is deemed to be #gh1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,programmatic flexibility ,with respect to the period that begins on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ends with the close of calendar year #bjbj3 7#a7 ,elimination of age limitations on eligibility for assistance ,eligibility for services or assistance under a ,state program operated pursuant to section #dgg of the ,social ,security ,act shall be provided without regard to the age of the recipient4 7#b7 ,suspension of work and education requirements under the education and training voucher program ,section #dgg7;i77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall be applied and administered without regard to any work or education requirement4 7#c7 ,authority to waive limitation on percentage of funds used for housing assistance ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this subsection referred to as the ,secretary7 may apply and administer section #dgg of the ,social ,security ,act without regard to subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of such section4 7#d7 ,authority to waive rules conflicting with needed assistance and services ,the ,secretary may waive any requirement imposed by or under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7including any limitation on the ability of contractors pursuant to such part ,b or ,e to apply for no-cost contract extensions7 that the ,secretary deems to be in conflict with using funds made available pursuant to this section or other statutes for the provision of financial1 education1 work1 housing1 and other assistance and services needed in response to the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 entitled ,determination that a ,public ,health ,emergency ,exists ,nationwide as the ,result of the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus4 7#e7 ,authority of ,states to determine how daily activities may be conducted remotely ,the ,secretary may allow a ,state to determine how daily activities under the ,state plan developed under part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,state program funded under section #dgg of such ,act may be conducted through electronic means to comply with public health guidelines relating to social distancing1 including conducting any required court proceedings pertaining to children in care4 ,in making any such determination1 the ,state shall work to ensure that the safety and health of each child in care remains paramount4 7#f7 ,counting of remote caseworker visits as in-person visits ,in the case of a foster child who has attained #ah years of age and with respect to whom foster care maintenance payments are being made under a ,state plan approved under part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 caseworker contact with the child that includes visual and auditory contact and which is conducted solely by electronic means is deemed an in-person visit to the child by the caseworker for purposes of section #dbd7;f77#a77;,a7 of such ,act if the child is visited by the caseworker in person not less than once every #f months while in such care4 7#g7 ,elimination of education and employment requirements for certain foster youth ,the ,secretary may waive the applicability of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of section #dge7h77;,b77iv7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 7c7 ,state defined ,in subsection 7a71 the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #aaja7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act for purposes of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 and includes an ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 or tribal consortium with an application and plan approved under this section #dgg7;j7 of such ,act for fiscal year #bjbj4 #fjjjb4 ,allowing home visiting programs to continue serving families safely 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act1 during the period that begins on ,february #a1 #bjbj1 and ends with the close of calendar year #bjbj-- 7#a7 a virtual home visit shall be considered a home visit2 7#b7 funding for1 and staffing levels of1 a program conducted pursuant to such section shall not be reduced on account of reduced enrollment in the program2 and 7#c7 funds provided for such a program may be used-- 7,a7 to train home visitors in conducting a virtual home visit and in emergency preparedness and response planning for families served2 7,b7 for the acquisition by families enrolled in the program of such technological means as are needed to conduct and support a virtual home visit2 and 7,c7 to provide emergency supplies 7such as diapers1 formula1 non-perishable food1 water1 hand soap and hand sanitizer7 to families served4 7b7 ,virtual home visit defined ,in subsection 7a71 the term virtual home visit means a visit that is conducted solely by electronic means4 7c7 ,authority to delay deadlines 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may extend the deadline by which a requirement of section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act must be met1 by such period of time as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall provide to eligible entities funded under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act information on the parameters used in extending a deadline under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 #fjjjc4 ,emergency flexibility for child support programs 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to the period that begins on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ends with the close of calendar year #bjba3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this subsection referred to as the ,secretary7 may increase any percentage in effect for purposes of section #dee7;a77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act to not more than #ajj percent4 7#b7 ,on application of an ,indian tribe therefor1 the ,secretary may waive any matching funds requirement imposed on the tribe under section #dee7;f7 of such ,act4 7#c7 ,paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#h7 of section #dji7;a7 of such ,act shall have no force or effect4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary may exempt a ,state from any requirement of section #dff of such ,act4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary may not impose a penalty or take any other adverse action against a ,state pursuant to section #deb7;g77#a7 of such ,act for failure to achieve a paternity establishment percentage of less than #ij percent4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary may not find that the paternity establishment percentage for a ,state is not based on reliable data for purposes of section #deb7;g77#a7 of such ,act1 and the ,secretary may not determine that the data which a ,state submitted pursuant to section #deb7;a77#d77;,c77i7 of such ,act and which is used in determining a performance level is not complete or reliable for purposes of section #deh7;b77#e77;,b7 of such ,act1 on the basis of the failure of the ,state to submit ,,ocse ,form #cif or #cd in a timely manner4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary may not impose a penalty or take any other adverse action against a ,state for failure to comply with section #ded;,a7g77#a77;,a77i7 of such ,act4 7#h7 ,the ,secretary may not disapprove a ,state plan submitted pursuant to part ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act for failure of the plan to meet the requirement of section #ded7a7 of such ,act1 and may not impose a penalty or take any other adverse action against a ,state with such a plan that meets that requirement for failure to comply with that requirement4 7#i7 ,to the extent that a preceding provision of this section applies with respect to a provision of law applicable to a program operated by an ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7as defined in subsections 7e7 and 7l7 of section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b771 that preceding provision shall apply with respect to the ,indian tribe or tribal organization4 7b7 ,state defined ,in subsection 7a71 the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #aaja7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act for purposes of title ,,iv of such ,act4 #fjjjd4 ,emergency flexibility for ,state ,,tanf programs 7a7 ,state programs ,sections #djg and #djh7;a77#g7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall have no force or effect during the applicable period1 and paragraphs 7#c71 7#i71 7#ad71 and 7#ae7 of section #dji7;a7 of such ,act shall not apply with respect to conduct engaged in during the period4 7b7 ,tribal programs ,the minimum work participation requirements and time limits established under section #dab7;c7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall have no force or effect during the applicable period1 and the penalties established under such section shall not apply with respect to conduct engaged in during the period4 7c7 ,penalty for noncompliance 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services finds that a ,state or an ,indian tribe has imposed a work requirement as a condition of receiving assistance1 or a time limit on the provision of assistance1 under a program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act or any program funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i7 of such ,act7 during the applicable period1 or has imposed a penalty for failure to comply with a work requirement during the period1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 of such ,act or the grant payable to the tribe under section #dab7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 as the case may be1 for fiscal year #bjba by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state or tribal family assistance grant1 as the case may be4 7#b7 ,applicability of certain provisions ,for purposes of subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #dji of the ,social ,security ,act1 paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall be considered to be included in section #dji7;a7 of such ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable period ,the term applicable period means the period that begins on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ends with the close of calendar year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,work requirement ,the term work requirement means a requirement to engage in a work activity 7as defined in section #djg7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act74 7#c7 ,other terms ,each other term has the meaning given the term in section #dai of the ,social ,security ,act4 ,g ,health ,policies ,i ,medicaid #gjaja4 ,increasing ,federal support to ,state ,medicaid programs during economic downturns 7a7 ,in general ,section #aije of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and 7ff7 and inserting 7ff71 and 7gg72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7gg7 ,increased ,,fmap during economic downturns 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 7y71 or 7z77#b71 if a fiscal quarter that begins on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj1 is an economic downturn quarter 7as defined in paragraph 7#b77 with respect to a ,state1 then the ,federal medical assistance percentage applicable to amounts expended by the ,state for medical assistance for services furnished during such quarter shall be increased in accordance with paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7#b7 ,economic downturn quarter 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,in general ,in this subsection1 the term economic downturn quarter means1 with respect to a ,state1 a fiscal quarter during which the ,state's unemployment rate for the quarter exceeds the percentage determined for the ,state and quarter under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,threshold percentage ,the percentage determined under this clause for a ,state and fiscal quarter is the percentage equal to the lower of-- 7,i7 the ,state unemployment rate at the #bjth percentile of the distribution of the ,state's quarterly unemployment rates for the #fj-quarter period preceding the quarter involved1 increased by #a percentage point2 and 7,,ii7 the ,state's average quarterly unemployment rate for the #ab-quarter period preceding the quarter involved1 increased by #a percentage point4 7,b7 ,unemployment data 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 for purposes of determining unemployment rates for a ,state and a quarter under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall use data from the ,local ,area ,unemployment ,statistics from the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7ii7 ,application to certain territories ,in the case of the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or ,american ,samoa1 the ,secretary shall use data from the ,u-#f unemployment measure of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics to make any necessary determinations under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,,fmap increase during economic downturn quarter 7,a7 ,in general ,during a fiscal quarter that is an economic downturn quarter with respect to a ,state1 the ,federal medical assistance percentage otherwise determined for the ,state and quarter under subsection 7b7 and1 if applicable1 the ,federal medical assistance percentage applicable under subsection 7y71 7z77#b71 or 7ff7 with respect to medical assistance furnished by the ,state during such quarter to individuals described in either such subsection shall be increased by the number of percentage points 7rounded to the nearest tenth of a percentage point7 equal to the product of-- 7i7 the number of percentage points 7rounded to the nearest tenth of a percentage point7 by which the unemployment rate for the ,state and quarter exceeds the percentage determined for the ,state and quarter under paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 and 7ii7 #d4h4 7,b7 ,application of ,,covid-#ai ,,fmap increase ,any increase applicable to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of a ,state for a fiscal quarter under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any increase to such percentage for such quarter made pursuant to section #fjjh7;a7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act4 7,c7 ,limitation ,in no case shall an increase to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of a ,state under this paragraph result in a ,federal medical assistance percentage that exceeds #ie percent4 7,d7 ,scope of application ,any increase to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of a ,state for a fiscal quarter under this paragraph shall only apply with respect to payments for amounts expended by the ,state for medical assistance for services furnished during such quarter and shall not apply with respect to-- 7i7 disproportionate share hospital payments described in section #aibc2 7ii7 payments under title ,,iv or ,,xxi2 7iii7 any payments under this title that are based on the enhanced ,,fmap described in section #baje7;b72 or 7iv7 any payments under this title that are based on a ,federal medical assistance percentage determined for a ,state under subsection 7aa7 7but only to the extent that such ,federal medical assistance percentage is higher than the economic recovery ,,fmap74 7#d7 ,advance payment2 retrospective adjustment 7,a7 ,in general ,prior to the beginning of each fiscal quarter that begins on or after ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to each ,state-- 7i7 determine the increase 7if any7 that is expected to apply to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of such ,state for such quarter under this subsection based on the projections made for the ,state and quarter under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 shall apply such increase to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of the ,state for purposes of making payments to the ,state for amounts expended during such quarter as medical assistance under the ,state plan4 7,b7 ,projection of ,state unemployment rates ,prior to the beginning of each fiscal quarter that begins on or after ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,actuary of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 shall1 using the most recently available data described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 make projections with respect to-- 7i7 the unemployment rates for each ,state for such quarter2 7ii7 the threshold percentages described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 for each ,state for such quarter2 and 7iii7 the national unemployment rate for such quarter4 7,c7 ,retrospective adjustment ,as soon as practicable after final unemployment data becomes available for a fiscal quarter that begins on or after ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to each ,state-- 7i7 make a final determination of the increase 7if any7 applicable to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of the ,state for the quarter under this subsection2 and 7ii7 in accordance with subsection 7d77#b7 of section #aijc1 reduce or increase the amount payable to the ,state under subsection 7a7 of such section for a subsequent fiscal quarter to the extent of any overpayment or underpayment which the ,secretary determines was made as a result of a miscalculation of the increase applicable to the ,federal medical assistance percentage of the ,state for such prior fiscal quarter under this subsection4 7#e7 ,retrospective application of over-the-limit ,,fmap increases 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state has excess percentage points with respect to an economic downturn quarter and an applicable ,,fmap 7as determined under subparagraph 7,b771 the ,state may elect to apply such excess percentage points to increase such applicable ,,fmap for one or more quarters during the look-back period for the ,state and economic downturn quarter in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,excess percentage points ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the number of excess percentage points for a ,state1 economic downturn quarter1 and an applicable ,,fmap shall be equal to the number of percentage points by which-- 7i7 the applicable ,,fmap for the ,state and quarter 7after application of paragraph 7#c7 but without regard to subparagraph 7,c7 of such paragraph72 exceeds 7ii7 #ie percent4 7,c7 ,effect of application of excess percentage points ,if a ,state elects to apply excess percentage points to an applicable ,,fmap to a quarter during a look-back period under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall determine the additional amount of payment under section #aijc7;a7 to which the ,state would have been entitled for such quarter if the applicable ,,fmap 7as so increased7 had been in effect for such quarter1 and shall treat such additional amount as an underpayment for such quarter4 7,d7 ,distribution of excess percentage points ,a ,state that has excess percentage points with respect to an economic downturn quarter and applicable ,,fmap may elect to divide such points among more than #a quarter during the look-back period for such ,state and quarter provided that no excess percentage point 7or fraction of an excess percentage point7 is applied to the applicable ,,fmap of more than #a quarter4 7,e7 ,limitations 7i7 ,no increases over #ajj percent ,a ,state may not increase an applicable ,,fmap for any quarter during a look-back period under this paragraph if such increase would result in the applicable ,,fmap for such quarter exceeding #ajj percent4 7ii7 ,scope of application ,any increase to an applicable ,,fmap of a ,state for a fiscal quarter under this paragraph-- 7,i7 shall only apply with respect to payments for amounts expended by the ,state for medical assistance for services furnished during such quarter to which such applicable ,,fmap is applicable2 and 7,,ii7 shall not apply with respect to payments described in paragraph 7#c77;,d74 7,f7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,applicable ,,fmap ,the term applicable ,,fmap means1 with respect to a ,state and fiscal quarter-- 7,i7 the ,federal medical assistance percentage determined for the ,state and quarter under subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 the ,federal medical assistance percentage applicable under subsection 7y72 7,,iii7 the ,federal medical assistance percentage applicable under subsection 7z77#b72 or 7,,iv7 the ,federal medical assistance percentage determined for the ,state and quarter under subsection 7ff74 7ii7 ,look-back period ,the term look-back period means1 with respect to a ,state and a fiscal quarter that is an economic downturn quarter for the ,state1 the period of #d fiscal quarters that ends with the fourth quarter which precedes the most recent fiscal quarters that was not an economic downturn quarter for the ,state4 7#f7 ,requirement for all ,states ,a ,state may not receive an increase in the ,federal medical assistance percentage for such ,state under this subsection1 with respect to a fiscal quarter1 if-- 7,a7 eligibility standards1 methodologies1 or procedures under the ,state plan or a waiver of such plan are more restrictive during such quarter than the eligibility standards1 methodologies1 or procedures1 respectively1 under such plan 7or waiver7 as in effect on the last day of the most recent fiscal quarter that was not an economic downturn quarter for the ,state2 7,b7 the amount of any premium imposed by the ,state pursuant to section #aiaf or #aiaf;,a during such quarter1 with respect to an individual enrolled under such plan 7or waiver71 exceeds the amount of such premium as of the date described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 the ,state fails to provide that an individual who is enrolled for benefits under such plan 7or waiver7 as of the date described in subparagraph 7,a7 or enrolls for benefits under such plan 7or waiver7 during the period beginning with such date and ending with the day before the first day of the next quarter that is not an economic downturn quarter for the ,state shall be treated as eligible for such benefits for not less than #ab months 7or1 if such period is less than #ab months1 throughout such period7 unless the individual requests a voluntary termination of eligibility or the individual ceases to be a resident of the ,state4 4 7b7 ,exclusion of economic downturn ,,fmap increases from territorial caps ,section #aajh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7g7 and section #aice7;e77#a77;,b7 and inserting subsections 7g7 and 7h7 and section #aice7;e77#a77;,b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,exclusion from caps of amounts attributable to economic downturn ,,fmap ,the portion of any payment made to a territory for a fiscal year that is attributable to an increase in the ,federal medical assistance percentage for a fiscal quarter during such year under section #aije7;gg7 shall not be taken into account for purposes of applying payment limits under subsections 7f7 and 7g74 4 #gjajb4 ,limitation on additional secretarial action with respect to ,medicaid supplemental payments reporting requirements 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during the period that begins on the date of enactment of this section and ends the date that is #b years after the last day of the emergency period defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g771 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall not take any action 7through promulgation of regulation1 issue of regulatory guidance1 or otherwise7 to-- 7#a7 finalize or otherwise implement provisions contained in the proposed rule published on ,november #ah1 #bjai1 on pages #fcgbb through #fcghe of volume #hd1 ,federal ,register 7relating to parts #dcj1 #dcc1 #ddg1 #dee1 and #deg of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 or 7#b7 promulgate or implement any rule or provision similar to the provisions described in paragraph 7#a7 pertaining to the ,medicaid program established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program established under title ,,xxi of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq474 7b7 ,continuation of other secretarial authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary during the period described in subsection 7a7 from taking any action 7through promulgation of regulation1 issuance of regulatory guidance1 or other administrative action7 to enforce a provision of law in effect as of the date of enactment of this section with respect to the ,medicaid program established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program established under title ,,xxi of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq471 or to promulgate or implement a new rule or provision during such period with respect to such programs1 other than a rule or provision described in subsection 7a7 and subject to the prohibition set forth in that subsection4 #gjajc4 ,authority to award ,medicaid ,,hcbs grants to respond to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to award grants to ,states in accordance with this section to enhance access to home and community-based services during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period means the portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77 beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual means an individual who is eligible for or enrolled for medical assistance under a ,state ,medicaid program4 7#c7 ,home and community-based services ,the term home and community-based services means1 with respect to a ,state ,medicaid program1 home and community-based services 7including home health and personal care services7 that are provided under the ,state's qualified ,,hcbs program or that could be provided under such a program but are otherwise provided under the ,medicaid program4 7#d7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe means an ,indian tribe1 a tribal organization1 or an urban ,indian organization 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc771 and includes a tribal consortium of ,indian tribes or tribal organizations 7as so defined74 7#e7 ,medicaid program ,the term ,medicaid program means1 with respect to a ,state1 the ,state program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 7including any waiver or demonstration under such title or under section #aaae of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae7 relating to such title74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term for purposes of title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7#h7 ,qualified ,,hcbs program ,the term qualified ,,hcbs program means a program providing home and community-based services operating under a ,state ,medicaid program1 whether or not operating under waiver authority4 7c7 ,grants to ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 the ,secretary may award grants to ,states with applications meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,application requirements ,a ,state seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such form and manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,termination of authority ,the ,secretary shall not award any grants under this section with respect to a ,state that submits an application after the date that is #fj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,a ,state to which a grant is made under this section shall only use grant funds in accordance with subsection 7d74 7,c7 ,maintenance of ,state effort ,federal funds paid to a ,state pursuant to this section must be used to supplement1 but not supplant1 the level of ,state funds expended for home and community-based services for eligible individuals programs in effect for such individuals at the time the grant is awarded under this section4 7#d7 ,monthly grant payment amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary shall pay to each ,state that is awarded a grant under this section1 for each month during the ,state's grant period 7as defined in subparagraph 7,c771 an amount equal to #ae percent of the amount determined for the ,state under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,average monthly ,,hcbs expenditures ,the amount determined for a ,state under this subparagraph is the amount equal to-- 7i7 the sum of-- 7,i7 the average annual amount of ,state expenditures under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 that are attributable to providing medical assistance for home and community-based services for the #c most recent fiscal years for which data is available2 and 7,,ii7 the average annual amount1 if any1 received by the ,state pursuant to an ,,mfp demonstration project conducted under section #fjga of the ,deficit ,reduction ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note7 for the #c most recent fiscal years for which data is available2 divided by 7ii7 #ab4 7,c7 ,grant period defined ,in this paragraph1 the term grant period means1 with respect to a ,state1 the period of months-- 7i7 beginning with the month in which the ,secretary approves the ,state's application for a grant under this section2 and 7ii7 ending with the #abth month that begins after the end of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period4 7#e7 ,grants to ,indian tribes 7,a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 the ,secretary may award grants to an ,indian tribe in the same manner1 and subject to the same requirements1 as apply to a ,state1 except as otherwise provided in this paragraph4 7,b7 ,application ,any ,indian tribe seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application that includes 7in addition to any other information the ,secretary shall require7 an identification of the population and service area or areas to be served by the activities and programs that will be funded by the grant4 7,c7 ,monthly grant payment amounts 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay to each ,indian tribe that is awarded a grant under this section1 for each month during the tribe's grant period 7as defined in clause 7iii771 an amount equal to #ae percent of the amount determined for the tribe under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,tribal share of monthly ,,hcbs expenditures ,the amount determined for an ,indian tribe under this clause is equal to the-- 7,i7 the total of the average annual amount of ,state expenditures made by a ,state or ,states under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 that are attributable to providing medical assistance for home and community-based services to eligible individuals who reside in the service area or areas identified by the tribe pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 for the #c most recent fiscal years for which data is available2 divided by 7,,ii7 #ab4 7iii7 ,grant period ,the term grant period has the same meaning with respect to an ,indian tribe as the term has with respect to a ,state under paragraph 7#d77;,c74 7,d7 ,reduction of ,state grant amounts ,if any ,state in which lies a service area or areas identified by an ,indian tribe in a successful grant application pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 is also awarded a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall reduce the amount payable to such ,state each month under paragraph 7#d7 by the portion of the amount payable to the ,indian tribe under this paragraph that is attributable to expenditures by the ,state4 7d7 ,permissible uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state to which a grant is made under this section may use grant funds-- 7,a7 to work with community partners such as ,area ,agencies on ,aging1 ,independent ,living ,centers1 non-profit home and community based service providers1 and other entities providing home and community-based services2 7,b7 during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 after the end of such period1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,permissible uses during the emergency period ,the purposes described in this paragraph for which a ,state may use grant funds awarded under this section are the following3 7,a7 ,to increase rates for home health and direct service worker agencies to provide home and community-based services under the ,state ,medicaid program1 provided that any agency or individual that receives payment under such an increased rate increases the compensation it pays its home health or direct service workers4 7,b7 ,to provide paid sick leave1 paid family leave1 and paid medical leave for home health workers and direct service workers4 7,c7 ,to provide hazard pay1 overtime pay1 and shift differential pay for home health workers and direct service workers4 7,d7 ,to provide home and community-based services to eligible individuals who are on waiting lists for programs approved under sections #aaae or #aiae of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae1 #acifn74 7,e7 ,to purchase emergency supplies and equipment necessary to enhance access to services and to protect the health and well-being of home health workers and direct service workers4 7,f7 ,to pay for home health worker and direct service worker travel to conduct home and community-based services4 7,g7 ,to recruit new direct service workers and home health workers4 7,h7 ,to support family care providers of eligible individuals with needed supplies and equipment and pay4 7,i7 ,to pay for training for direct service workers and home health workers that is specific to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4 7,j7 ,to pay for assistive technologies1 staffing1 and other costs incurred during the public health emergency in order to facility community integration and ensure an individual's person-centered service plan continue to be fully implemented4 7,k7 ,to support direct service workers and home health workers going to nursing facilities1 hospitals1 institutions1 and quarantine settings to provide services to eligible individuals who usually receive home and community-based services and have chosen to temporarily move to a more restrictive setting4 7,l7 ,to prepare information and public health and educational materials in accessible formats about prevention1 treatment1 recovery and other aspects of ,,covid-#ai for eligible individuals1 their families1 and the general community served by home health and direct service agencies1 including formats accessible to people with low literacy or intellectual disabilities4 7,m7 ,to pay for ,american sign language interpreters to assist in providing home and community-based services to eligible individuals and to inform the general public about ,,covid-#ai4 7,n7 ,to allow for day service providers to shift to providing home-based services4 7,o7 ,to pay for ,,covid-#ai testing in home settings4 7,p7 ,to pay for other expenses deemed appropriate by the ,secretary and which meet the criteria of the home and community-based settings rule4 7#c7 ,permissible uses after the emergency period ,the purpose described in this paragraph for which a ,state may use grant funds awarded under this section is to assist eligible individuals who had to relocate to a nursing facility or institutional setting from their homes during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period in-- 7,a7 moving back to their homes 7including by paying for moving costs72 7,b7 resuming home and community-based services2 7,c7 receiving mental health services and necessary rehabilitative service to regain skills lost while relocated during the public health emergency period2 and 7,d7 continuing home and community-based services for eligible individuals who were served from a waiting list for such services during the public health emergency period4 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,state reporting requirements ,not later than #ah months after the end of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 any ,state that received a grant under this section shall submit a report to the ,secretary that contains the following information3 7,a7 ,activities and programs that were funded using grant amounts4 7,b7 ,the number of eligible individuals who were served by such activities and programs4 7,c7 ,the number of eligible individuals who were able to resume home and community-based services as a result of such activities and programs4 7#b7 ,,hhs report ,not later than #ah months after the end of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 the ,secretary shall issue a public summary of the grants awarded under this section4 7f7 ,appropriation 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj from any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,availability of appropriations ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be available for the awarding of grants to ,states that do not submit an application for such a grant before the date described in subsection 7c77#c77;,a74 7#c7 ,unused grant funds ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall return to the ,secretary any portion of such grant that is unused as of the date that is #a year after the last day of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period1 and such returned portion shall revert to the ,treasury4 7g7 ,providing home and community-,based services in acute care hospitals ,section #aijb7;h7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7h72 7#b7 by inserting 1 home and community-based services provided under subsection 7c71 7d71 or 7i7 of section #aiae or under a waiver under section #aaae1 self-directed personal assistance services provided pursuant to a written plan of care under section #aiae7;j71 and home and community-based attendant services and supports under section #aiae7k7 before the period2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,nothing in this title1 title ,,xviii1 or title ,,xi shall be construed as prohibiting receipt of any care or services specified in paragraph 7#a7 in an acute care hospital that are-- 7,a7 identified in an individual's person-centered plan of services and supports 7or comparable plan of care72 7,b7 provided to meet needs of the individual that are not met through the provision of hospital services2 7,c7 not a substitute for services that the hospital is obligated to provide through its conditions of participation or under ,federal or ,state law2 and 7,d7 designed to ensure smooth transitions between acute care settings and home and community-based settings1 and to preserve the individual's functions4 4 #gjajd4 ,delay in reduction of ,,fmap for ,medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system ,section #aijc7l7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;b7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbj and inserting the date that is #f months after the end of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7if applicable7 after percentage points each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 7if applicable7 or for calendar quarters occurring during the period beginning on the date that is #f months after the end of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 and ending on the date that is #a year after the end of such period4 #gjaje4 ,coverage at no cost sharing of ,,covid-#ai vaccine and treatment 7a7 ,medicaid 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aije7;a77#d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77#d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and 7,d7 and inserting 7,d72 and 7,b7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 7,e7 a ,,covid-#ai vaccine licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and the administration of such vaccine2 and 7,f7 items and services furnished for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai24 7#b7 ,prohibition of cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b7 of section #aiaf of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifo71 as amended by section #fjjd7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 are each amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following subparagraphs3 7,h7 a ,,covid-#ai vaccine licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and the administration of such vaccine1 or 7,i7 any item or service furnished for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai2 and 4 7,b7 ,application to alternative cost sharing ,section #aiaf;,a7b77#c77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifo-#a7;b77#c77;,b771 as amended by section #fjjd7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 is amended-- 7i7 in clause 7xi71 by striking any visit and inserting any service2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following clauses3 7xii7 ,a ,,covid-#ai vaccine licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and the administration of such vaccine4 7xiii7 ,an item or service furnished for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai4 4 7,c7 ,clarification ,the amendments made this subsection shall apply with respect to a ,state plan of a territory in the same manner as a ,state plan of one of the #ej ,states4 7b7 ,state pediatric vaccine distribution program ,section #aibh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifs7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following subparagraph3 7,c7 each vaccine-eligible child 7as defined in subsection 7b77 is entitled to receive a ,,covid-#ai vaccine from a program-registered provider 7as defined in subsection 7h77#h77 without charge for-- 7i7 the cost of such vaccine2 or 7ii7 the administration of such vaccine4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by inserting 1 but may not impose a fee for the administration of a ,,covid-#ai vaccine before the period2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the provider will provide and administer an approved ,,covid-#ai vaccine to a vaccine-eligible child in accordance with the same requirements as apply under the preceding subparagraphs to the provision and administration of a qualified pediatric vaccine to such a child4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 including with respect to a ,,covid-#ai vaccine licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act before the period4 7c7 ,,chip 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bajc7;c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;cc7c771 as amended by section #fjjd7;b77#a7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#aa7 ,coverage of ,,covid-#ai vaccines and treatment ,the child health assistance provided to a targeted low-income child shall include coverage of-- 7,a7 any ,,covid-#ai vaccine licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and the administration of such vaccine2 and 7,b7 any item or service furnished for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai4 4 7#b7 ,prohibition of cost sharing ,section #bajc7;e77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;cc7e77#b771 as amended by section #fjjd7;b77#c7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the paragraph header1 by inserting a ,,covid-#ai vaccine1 ,,covid-#ai treatment1 before or pregnancy-related assistance2 and 7,b7 by striking visits described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,g71 or and inserting services described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,g71 vaccines described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,h71 items or services described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,i71 or4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #aicg of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifu-#g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by inserting 1 under subclause 7,,xxiii7 of section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77ii71 after section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77i72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by adding before the period the following3 1 and1 effective on the date of the enactment of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 must comply with subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,i7 of subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b7 of sections #aiaf and #aiaf;,a4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to a ,,covid-#ai vaccine beginning on the date that such vaccine is licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb74 #gjajf4 ,optional coverage at no cost sharing of ,,covid-#ai treatment and vaccines under ,medicaid for uninsured individuals 7a7 ,in general ,section #aijb7;a77#aj7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj7 is amended1 in the matter following subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and any visit described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,g7 and inserting the following3 1 any ,,covid-#ai vaccine that is administered during any such portion 7and the administration of such vaccine71 any item or service that is furnished during any such portion for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai1 and any services described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,g74 7b7 ,definition of uninsured individual ,subsection 7ss7 of section #aijb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a71 as added by section #fjjd7;a77#c77;,c7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 is amended to read as follows3 7ss7 ,uninsured individual defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term uninsured individual means1 notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 any individual who is not covered by minimum essential coverage 7as defined in section #ejjj;,a7f77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 4 7c7 ,clarification regarding emergency services for certain individuals ,section #aijc7v77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;b7v77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence3 ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 care and services described in such subparagraph include any in vitro diagnostic product described in section #aije7;a77#c77;,b7 that is administered during any portion of the emergency period described in such section beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this sentence 7and the administration of such product71 any ,,covid-#ai vaccine that is administered during any such portion 7and the administration of such vaccine71 any item or service that is furnished during any such portion for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a condition that may complicate the treatment of ,,covid-#ai1 and any services described in section #aiaf7;a77#b77;,g74 4 7d7 ,inclusion of ,,covid-#ai concern as an emergency condition ,section #aijc7v77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;b7v77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence3 ,such term includes any indication that an alien described in paragraph 7#a7 may have contracted ,,covid-#ai4 4 #gjajg4 ,temporary increase in ,medicaid ,federal financial participation for telehealth services 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 for each calendar quarter occurring during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77 and ending on the last day of the calendar quarter in which the last day of such emergency period occurs1 in the case of a ,state that has expenditures for telehealth services furnished during such quarter for which payment may be made to the ,state under section #aijc7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;b7a771 the percentage of ,federal financial participation otherwise required to be paid to such ,state under such section for such amounts expended shall be increased by one percentage point4 7b7 ,requirements ,a ,state described in subsection 7a7 may not receive the percentage increase in ,federal financial participation described in such subsection with respect to a calendar quarter unless the ,state provides for telehealth services under the ,state plan approved under such title ,,xix 7or a waiver of such plan7 during such quarter in the same manner and to the same extent that telehealth services are covered under section #ahcd7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m771 including pursuant to any waiver under section #aace of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e74 ,nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as requiring a ,state to pay for telehealth services furnished to an individual eligible under the ,state plan 7or waiver7 at a rate that would exceed the payment amount that otherwise would be made under the ,state plan 7or waiver7 for such services4 #gjajh4 ,extension of full ,federal medical assistance percentage to ,indian health care providers ,section #aije of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#i71 by inserting and including such services furnished in any location by or through an ,indian health care provider 7as defined in section #aicb7;h77#d77;,a77 before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7whether or not such services are provided within such a facility7 following received through an ,indian ,health ,service facility12 and 7,b7 by striking ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act7 and inserting ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act71 or through an ,urban ,indian organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act7 pursuant to a grant or contract with the ,indian ,health ,service under title ,v of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act4 #gjaji4 ,medicaid coverage for citizens of ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb7;b77#b7 of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afab7;b77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,medicaid exception for citizens of ,freely ,associated ,states ,with respect to eligibility for benefits for the designated ,federal program defined in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 7relating to the ,medicaid program71 section #dja7;a7 and paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in #a of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia in accordance with the ,compacts of ,free ,association between the ,government of the ,united ,states and the ,governments of the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau and shall not apply1 at the option of the ,governor of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or ,american ,samoa as communicated to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services in writing1 to any individual who lawfully resides in the respective territory in accordance with such ,compacts4 4 7b7 ,exception to #e-,year limited eligibility ,section #djc7;d7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afac7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 an individual described in section #djb7;b77#b77;,g71 but only with respect to the designated ,federal program defined in section #djb7;b77#c77;,c74 4 7c7 ,definition of qualified alien ,section #dca7;b7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afda7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting a comma2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 an individual who lawfully resides in the ,united ,states in accordance with a ,compact of ,free ,association referred to in section #djb7;b77#b77;,g71 but only with respect to the designated ,federal program defined in section #djb7;b77#c77;,c7 7relating to the ,medicaid program74 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #aajh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh71 as amended by section #aja7;b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsections 7g7 and 7h7 and section #aice7;e77#a77;,b7 and inserting subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 and section #aice7;e77#a77;,b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,exclusion of medical assistance expenditures for citizens of ,freely ,associated ,states ,expenditures for medical assistance provided to an individual described in section #dca7;b77#h7 of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afda7;b77#h77 shall not be taken into account for purposes of applying payment limits under subsections 7f7 and 7g74 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to benefits for items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gjaaj4 ,increased ,,fmap for medical assistance to newly eligible individuals 7a7 ,in general ,section #aije7y77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7y77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjad1 #bjae1 and #bjaf and inserting each of the first #c consecutive #ab-month periods in which the ,state provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjag and inserting the fourth consecutive #ab-month period in which the ,state provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjah and inserting the fifth consecutive #ab-month period in which the ,state provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjai and inserting the sixth consecutive #ab-month period in which the ,state provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals2 and 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking #bjbj and each year thereafter and inserting the seventh consecutive #ab-month period in which the ,state provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals and each such period thereafter4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act4 #gjaaa4 ,renewal of application of ,medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under ,medicaid and inclusion of additional providers 7a7 ,renewal of payment floor2 additional providers 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aijb7;a77#ac7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#ac77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 payment for primary care services 7as defined in subsection 7jj77 at a rate that is not less than #ajj percent of the payment rate that applies to such services and physician under part ,b of title ,,xviii 7or1 if greater1 the payment rate that would be applicable under such part if the conversion factor under section #ahdh7;d7 for the year involved were the conversion factor under such section for #bjji71 and that is not less than the rate that would otherwise apply to such services under this title if the rate were determined without regard to this subparagraph1 and that are-- 7i7 furnished in #bjac and #bjad1 by a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine1 general internal medicine1 or pediatric medicine2 or 7ii7 furnished during the period beginning on the first day of the first month beginning after the date of the enactment of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act and ending on the last day of the calendar quarter during which the last day of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 occurs-- 7,i7 by a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine1 general internal medicine1 pediatric medicine1 or obstetrics and gynecology1 but only if the physician self-attests that the physician is board-certified in family medicine1 general internal medicine1 pediatric medicine1 or obstetrics and gynecology1 respectively2 7,,ii7 by a physician with a primary specialty designation of a family medicine subspecialty1 an internal medicine subspecialty1 a pediatric subspecialty1 or a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology1 without regard to the board that offers the designation for such a subspecialty1 but only if the physician self-attests that the physician is board-certified in such a subspecialty2 7,,iii7 by an advanced practice clinician1 as defined by the ,secretary1 that works under the supervision of-- 7aa7 a physician described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii72 or 7bb7 a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant 7as such terms are defined in section #ahfa7;aa77#e77;,a77 who is working in accordance with ,state law1 or a certified nurse-midwife 7as defined in section #ahfa7;gg77#b77 who is working in accordance with ,state law2 7,,iv7 by a rural health clinic1 ,federally-qualified health center1 or other health clinic that receives reimbursement on a fee schedule applicable to a physician described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii71 an advanced practice clinician described in subclause 7,,iii71 or a nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife described in subclause 7,,iii77bb71 for services furnished by-- 7aa7 such a physician1 nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife1 respectively2 or 7bb7 an advanced practice clinician supervised by such a physician1 nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife2 or 7,v7 by a nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife described in subclause 7,,iii77bb71 in accordance with procedures that ensure that the portion of the payment for such services that the nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife is paid is not less than the amount that the nurse practitioner1 physician assistant1 or certified nurse-midwife would be paid if the services were provided under part ,b of title ,,xviii2 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #aije7;dd7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7dd77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7,b7 by inserting or furnished during the additional period specified in paragraph 7#b71 after #bjae12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,additional period ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the additional period specified in this paragraph is the period with respect to which section #aijb7;a77#ac77;,c77ii7 applies4 4 7b7 ,improved targeting of primary care ,section #aijb7;jj7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7jj77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and moving the margin of each such subparagraph1 as so redesignated1 #b ems to the right2 7#b7 by striking ,for purposes of and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exclusions ,such term does not include any services described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 if such services are provided in an emergency department of a hospital during the period described in subsection 7a77#ac77;,c77ii74 4 7c7 ,ensuring payment by managed care entities 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aijc7m77#b77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;b7m77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7xii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7xiii7-- 7i7 by moving the margin of such clause #b ems to the left2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7xiii7 the following3 7xiv7 such contract provides that 7,i7 payments to health care providers specified in section #aijb7;a77#ac77;,c7 for furnishing primary care services defined in section #aijb7;jj7 during a year or period specified in section #aijb7;a77#ac77;,c7 are at least equal to the amounts set forth and required by the ,secretary by regulation1 7,,ii7 the entity shall1 upon request1 provide documentation to the ,state that is sufficient to enable the ,state and the ,secretary to ensure compliance with subclause 7,i71 and 7,,iii7 the ,secretary shall approve payments described in subclause 7,i7 that are furnished through an agreed-upon capitation1 partial capitation1 or other value-based payment arrangement if the agreed-upon capitation1 partial capitation1 or other value-based payment arrangement is based on a reasonable methodology and the entity provides documentation to the ,state that is sufficient to enable the ,state and the ,secretary to ensure compliance with subclause 7,i74 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aicb7;f7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifu-#b7;f77 is amended by inserting and clause 7xiv7 of section #aijc7m77#b77;,a7 before the period4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gjaab4 ,temporary increase in ,medicaid ,,dsh allotments 7a7 ,in general ,section #aibc7;f77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;f77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting and subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,temporary increase in allotments during certain public health emergency ,the ,,dsh allotment for any ,state is-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 equal to #ajb4e percent of the ,,dsh allotment that would be determined under this paragraph for the ,state for fiscal year #bjbj without application of this subparagraph1 notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7ii7 for a subsequent fiscal year 7if any7 during which the emergency period defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act is in effect1 equal to #ajb4e percent of the ,,dsh allotment determined under this subparagraph for the ,state for the previous fiscal year4 ,for each fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj during which the emergency period described in clause 7ii7 is not in effect1 the ,,dsh allotment for a ,state for such fiscal year is equal to the ,,dsh allotment that would have been determined under this paragraph for such fiscal year if this subparagraph had not been enacted4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that a ,state should prioritize making payments under the ,state plan of the ,state under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 7or a waiver of such plan7 to disproportionate share hospitals that have a higher share of ,,covid-#ai patients relative to other such hospitals in the ,state4 #gjaac4 ,temporary allowance for medical assistance under ,medicaid for inmates during #cj-;day period preceding release ,the subdivision 7,a7 following paragraph 7#cj7 of section #aije7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77 is amended by inserting and except during the #cj-;day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution1 but only if such #cj-;day period occurs during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 after medical institution4 #gjaad4 ,extension of existing section #aaae demonstration projects 7a7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to demonstration projects operated by ,states pursuant to section #aaae7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae7;a77 to promote the objectives of title ,,xix or ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act with a project term set to end on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,approval of extension ,upon request by a ,state1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall approve an extension of the waiver and expenditure authorities for a demonstration project described in subsection 7a7 for a period up to and including ,december #ca1 #bjba1 to ensure continuity of programs and funding during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b774 7c7 ,extension terms and conditions 7#a7 ,the approval pursuant to this section shall extend the terms and conditions that applied to the demonstration project to the extension period4 ,financial terms and conditions shall continue at levels equivalent to the prior demonstration or program year4 ,all demonstration program components shall be extended to operate through ffthe end of the extension term4 ,in its request for an extension1 the state shall identify operational and programmatic changes necessary to continue and stabilize programs into the extension period and shall work with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to implement such changes4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding the foregoing1 the ,state may request1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may approve1 modifications to a demonstration project's terms and conditions to address the impact of the federally designated public health emergency with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 ,such modifications may1 at the option of the ,state1 become effective retroactive to the start of the calendar quarter in which the first day of the emergency period described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act #db ,u4,s4,c4 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77 occurs4 7d7 ,budget neutrality ,budget neutrality for extensions under this section shall be deemed to have been met at the conclusion of the extension period1 and ,states receiving extensions under this section shall not be required to submit a budget neutrality analysis for the extension period4 7e7 ,expedited application process ,the ,federal and ,state public notice and comment procedures or other time constraints otherwise applicable to demonstration project amendments shall be waived to expedite a ,state's extension request pursuant to this section4 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall approve the extension application within #de days of a ,state's submission of its request1 or such other timeframe as is mutually agreed to with the ,state4 7f7 ,continuation of secretarial authority under declared emergency ,this section does not restrict the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services from exercising existing flexibilities through demonstration projects operated pursuant to section #aaae of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae7 in conjunction with the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall authorize the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,service to approve or extend a waiver that fails to meet the requirements of section #aaae of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae74 #gjaae4 ,modification of reductions in ,medicaid ,,dsh allotments ,section #aibc7;f77#g77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;f77#g77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking ,for the period beginning ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe and inserting ,for the period beginning ,december #a1 #bjbj1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking for the period beginning ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting for the period beginning ,december #a1 #bjbj1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjba2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe4 #gjaaf4 ,extension of ,money ,follows the ,person ,rebalancing ,demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjga7;h77#a7 of the ,deficit ,reduction ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,h7 #ge1bjf1jjj for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id74 #gjaag4 ,extension of protection for ,medicaid recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment 7a7 ,in general ,section #bdjd of ,public ,law #aaa-adh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#e note7 is amended by striking ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in section #bdjd of ,public ,law #aaa-adh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#e note7 or section #aijb7;a77#ag7 or #aibd of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#ag71 #acifr-#e7 shall be construed as prohibiting a ,state from applying an income or resource disregard under a methodology authorized under section #aijb7r77#b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7r77#b77-- 7#a7 to the income or resources of an individual described in section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77ii77,,vi7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj77;,a77ii77,,vi77 7including a disregard of the income or resources of such individual's spouse72 or 7#b7 on the basis of an individual's need for home and community-based services authorized under subsection 7c71 7d71 7i71 or 7k7 of section #aiae of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifn7 or under section #aaae of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acae74 #gjaah4 ,extension of the ,community ,mental ,health ,services ,demonstration ,program ,section #bbc7;d77#c7 of the ,protecting ,access to ,medicare ,act of #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note7 is amended by striking ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 ,,ii ,medicare #gjbja4 ,coverage of the ,,covid-#ai vaccine under the ,medicare program without any cost-sharing 7a7 ,medical and other health services ,section #ahfa7s77#aj77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7s77#aj77;,a77 is amended by inserting 1 and ,,covid-#ai vaccine and its administration after influenza vaccine and its administration4 7b7 ,part ,b deductible ,section #ahcc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciel7b77 is amended1 in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking and before 7#aa72 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 81 and 7#aa7 7#b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and 7#ab7 such deductible shall not apply with respect a ,,covid-#ai vaccine and its administration described in section #ahfa7s77#aj77;,a74 7c7 ,waiving cost-,sharing under ,medicare ,advantage ,section #aheb7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bb7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subclause 7,,vi7 as subclause 7,,vii72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subclause 7,v7 the following new subclause3 7,,vi7 ,,covid-#ai vaccines and the administration of such vaccines1 as described in section #ahfa7s77#aj77;,a74 2 and 7#b7 in clause 7v71 by striking subclauses 7,,iv7 and 7,v7 and inserting subclauses 7,,iv71 7,v71 and 7,,vi74 7d7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by subsection 7c7 by program instruction or otherwise4 7e7 ,payment for administration of ,,covid-#ai vaccine ,the payment amount under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act for the administration of a ,,covid-#ai vaccine pursuant to the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall be the same as the payment amount under such part for the administration of an influenza vaccine1 pneumococcal vaccine1 and a hepatitis ,b vaccine4 7f7 ,authority for roster billing ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may1 by program instruction or otherwise1 include a ,,covid-#ai vaccine as a vaccine with respect to which the ,secretary permits roster billing for purposes of payment under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act4 7g7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to a ,,covid-#ai vaccine beginning on the date that such vaccine is licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb74 #gjbjb4 ,holding ,medicare beneficiaries harmless for specified ,,covid-#ai treatment services furnished under part ,a or part ,b of the ,medicare program 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of a specified ,,covid-#ai treatment service 7as defined in subsection 7b77 furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part ,a or enrolled under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 for which payment is made under such part ,a or such part ,b1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any cost-sharing required 7including any deductible1 copayment1 or coinsurance7 applicable to such individual under such part ,a or such part ,b with respect to such item or service is paid by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the provider of services or supplier 7as defined in section #ahfa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex77 does not hold such individual liable for such requirement4 7b7 ,definition of specified ,,covid-#ai treatment services ,for purposes of this section1 the term specified ,,covid-#ai treatment service means any item or service furnished to an individual for which payment may be made under part ,a or part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 if such item or service is included in a claim with an ,,icd-#aj-;,,cm code relating to ,,covid-#ai 7as described in the document entitled ,,icd-#aj-;,,cm ,official ,coding ,guidelines - ,supplement ,coding encounters related to ,,covid-#ai ,coronavirus ,outbreak published on ,february #bj1 #bjbj1 or as otherwise specified by the ,secretary74 7c7 ,recovery of cost-,sharing amounts paid by the ,secretary in the case of supplemental insurance coverage 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of any amount paid by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 that the ,secretary determines would otherwise have been paid by a group health plan or health insurance issuer 7as such terms are defined in section #bgia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ia771 a private entity offering a medicare supplemental policy under section #ahhb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciess71 any other health plan offering supplemental coverage1 a ,state plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 or the ,secretary of ,defense under the ,,tricare program1 such plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense1 as applicable1 shall pay to the ,secretary1 not later than #a year after such plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense receives a notice under paragraph 7#c71 such amount in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,required information ,not later than #i months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each group health plan1 health insurance issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 and ,secretary of ,defense described in paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary determines necessary for purposes of carrying out this subsection4 ,such information so submitted shall be updated by such plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense1 as applicable1 at such time and in such manner as specified by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,review of claims and notification ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which claims for items and services for which the ,secretary has paid an amount pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 are reviewed for purposes of identifying if such amount would otherwise have been paid by a plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense described in paragraph 7#a74 ,in the case such a claim is so identified1 the ,secretary shall determine the amount that would have been otherwise payable by such plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense and notify such plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 ,state plan1 or ,secretary of ,defense of such amount4 7#d7 ,enforcement ,the ,secretary may impose a civil monetary penalty in an amount determined appropriate by the ,secretary in the case of a plan1 issuer1 private entity1 other health plan1 or ,state plan that fails to comply with a provision of this section4 ,the provisions of section #aabh;,a of the ,social ,security ,act shall apply to a civil monetary penalty imposed under the previous sentence in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of such section4 7d7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall provide for the transfer to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,program ,management ,account from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,trust ,fund 7in such portions as the ,secretary determines appropriate7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for purposes of carrying out this section4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to ,congress a report containing an analysis of amounts paid pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 compared to amounts paid to the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7c74 7f7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement the provisions of this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbjc4 ,medicare sequester delay ,during the period beginning on ,may #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on such date the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b77 ends1 the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 shall be exempt from reduction under any sequestration order issued pursuant to section #bed of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gjbjd4 ,enhancing ,medicare telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics during the emergency period ,section #ahcd7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 the ,secretary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 the ,secretary2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the term and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71the term2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f77i71 by striking ,the term and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 the term2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,enhancing telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics during the emergency period 7,a7 ,in general ,during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7-- 7i7 the ,secretary shall pay for telehealth services that are furnished via a telecommunications system by a ,federally qualified health center or a rural health clinic to an eligible telehealth individual enrolled under this part notwithstanding that the ,federally qualified health center or rural clinic providing the telehealth service is not at the same location as the beneficiary2 7ii7 the amount of payment to a ,federally qualified health center or rural health clinic that serves as a distant site for such a telehealth service shall be determined under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 for purposes of this subsection-- 7,i7 the term distant site includes a ,federally qualified health center or rural health clinic that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual2 and 7,,ii7 the term telehealth services includes a rural health clinic service or ,federally qualified health center service that is furnished using telehealth to the extent that payment codes corresponding to services identified by the ,secretary under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#d77;,f7 are listed on the corresponding claim for such rural health clinic service or ,federally qualified health center service4 7,b7 ,special payment rule ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement payment methods that apply under this subsection to a ,federally qualified health center or rural health clinic that serves as a distant site that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual during such emergency period4 ,such payment methods shall be based on payment rates that are similar to the national average payment rates for comparable telehealth services under the physician fee schedule under section #ahdh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement such payment methods through program instruction or otherwise4 4 #gjbje4 ,guaranteed issue of certain ,medigap policies 7a7 ,guaranteed issue of ,medigap policies to all ,medigap-,eligible ,medicare beneficiaries 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahhb7s7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciess7s77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #fe years of age or older and is enrolled for benefits under part ,b and inserting entitled to1 or enrolled for1 benefits under part ,a and enrolled for benefits under part ,b2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking who is #fe years of age or older as of the date of issuance and2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 by striking is #fe years of age or older and2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77vi71 by striking at age #fe4 7#b7 ,additional enrollment period for certain individuals 7,a7 ,one-time enrollment period 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a specified individual1 the ,secretary shall establish a one-time enrollment period described in clause 7iii7 during which such an individual may enroll in any medicare supplemental policy of the individual's choosing4 7ii7 ,application ,the provisions of-- 7,i7 paragraph 7#b7 of section #ahhb7s7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciess7s77 shall apply with respect to a specified individual who is described in subclause 7,i7 of subparagraph 7,b77iii7 as if references in such paragraph 7#b7 to the #f month period described in subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph were references to the one-time enrollment period established under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 paragraph 7#c7 of such section shall apply with respect to a specified individual who is described in subclause 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,b77iii7 as if references in such paragraph 7#c7 to the period specified in subparagraph 7,e7 of such paragraph were references to the one-time enrollment period established under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,period ,the enrollment period established under clause 7i7 shall be the #f-month period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7,b7 ,specified individual ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term specified individual means an individual who-- 7i7 is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part ,a of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;c et seq47 pursuant to section #bbf7;b7 or section #bbf;,a of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf7;b72 #dbf-a72 7ii7 is enrolled for benefits under part ,b of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;j et seq472 and 7iii7 7,i7 would not1 but for the amendments made by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 and the provisions of this paragraph 7if such provisions applied to such individual71 be eligible for the guaranteed issue of a medicare supplemental policy under paragraph 7#b7 of section #ahhb7s7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciess7s772 or 7,,ii7 would not1 but for the amendments made by subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 and the provisions of this paragraph 7if such provisions applied to such individual71 be eligible for the guaranteed issue of a medicare supplemental policy under paragraph 7#c7 of such section4 7,c7 ,outreach plan 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop an outreach plan to notify specified individuals of the one-time enrollment period established under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,consultation ,in implementing the outreach plan developed under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall consult with consumer advocates1 brokers1 insurers1 the ,national ,association of ,insurance ,commissioners1 and ,state ,health ,insurance ,assistance ,programs4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to medicare supplemental policies effective on or after ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,guaranteed issue of ,medigap policies for ,medicare ,advantage enrollees 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahhb7s77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciess7s77#c771 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 ,the individual-- 7,i7 was enrolled in a ,medicare ,advantage plan under part ,c for not less than #ab months2 7,,ii7 subsequently disenrolled from such plan2 7,,iii7 elects to receive benefits under this title through the original ,medicare fee-for-service program under parts ,a and ,b2 and 7,,iv7 has not previously elected to receive benefits under this title through the original ,medicare fee-for-service program pursuant to disenrollment from a ,medicare ,advantage plan under part ,c4 2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c77iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,subject to subsection 7v77#a71 for purposes of an individual described in clause 7vi7 or 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 a medicare supplemental policy described in this subparagraph shall include any medicare supplemental policy4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clause-- 7vi7 in the case of an individual described in subparagraph 7,b77vii71 the annual1 coordinated election period 7as defined in section #ahea7;e77#c77;,b77 or a continuous open enrollment period 7as defined in section #ahea7;e77#b77 during which the individual disenrolls from a ,medicare ,advantage plan under part ,c4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to medicare supplemental policies effective on or after ,january #a1 #bjbd4 #gjbjf4 ,ensuring communications accessibility for residents of skilled nursing facilities during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahai7;c77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;i-#c7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 provide for reasonable access to the use of a telephone1 including ,,tty and ,,tdd services 7as defined for purposes of section #dhc4aj of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 and the internet 7to the extent available to the facility7 and inform each such resident 7or a representative of such resident7 of such access and any changes in policies or procedures of such facility relating to limitations on external visitors4 4 7b7 ,,covid-#ai provisions 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,service shall issue guidance on steps skilled nursing facilities may take to ensure residents have access to televisitation during the emergency period defined in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b774 7#b7 ,review of facilities ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall take such steps as determined appropriate by the ,secretary to ensure that residents of skilled nursing facilities and relatives of such residents are made aware of the access rights described in section #ahai7;c77#c77;,f7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;i-#c7;c77#c77;,f774 #gjbjg4 ,medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system outlier payments for ,,covid-#ai patients during certain emergency period 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#e77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,for cases and inserting ,subject to clause 7vii71 for cases2 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking ,the amount and inserting ,subject to clause 7vii71 the amount2 7#c7 in clause 7iv71 by striking ,the total amount and inserting ,subject to clause 7vii71 the total amount2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 ,for discharges that have a primary or secondary diagnosis of ,,covid-#ai and that occur during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b71 the amount of any additional payment under clause 7ii7 for a subsection 7d7 hospital for such a discharge shall be determined as if-- 7,i7 clause 7ii7 was amended by striking plus a fixed dollar amount determined by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 the reference in clause 7iii7 to approximate the marginal cost of care beyond the cutoff point applicable under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 were a reference to approximate the marginal cost of care beyond the cutoff point applicable under clause 7i71 or1 in the case of an additional payment requested under clause 7ii71 be equal to #ajj percent of the amount by which the costs of the discharge for which such additional payment is so requested exceed the applicable ,,drg prospective payment rate2 and 7,,iii7 clause 7iv7 does not apply4 4 7b7 ,exclusion from reduction in average standardized amounts payable to hospitals located in certain areas ,section #ahhf7;d77#c77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#c77;,b77 is amended by inserting before the period the following3 1 other than additional payments described in clause 7vii7 of such paragraph4 7c7 ,application to site neutral ,,ipps payment rates ,section #ahhf7m77#f77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7m77#f77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking ,in this paragraph and inserting ,subject to clause 7ii71 in this paragraph2 7,b7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clause 7iii72 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting clause 7v72 7#c7 in clause 7iii77,i71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clause 7iii72 7#d7 in clause 7iv71 by striking clause 7ii77,i7 and inserting clause 7iii77,i72 7#e7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 as clauses 7iii7 through 7v71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following new clause3 7ii7 ,exception ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the term applicable site neutral payment rate means-- 7,i7 for discharges that have a primary or secondary diagnosis of ,,covid-#ai and that occur during any portion of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 occurring during a cost reporting period described in clause 7i77,i71 the greater of the blended payment rate specified in clause 7iv7 or the percent described in clause 7iii77,,ii72 and 7,,ii7 for discharges that have a primary or secondary diagnosis of ,,covid-#ai and that occur during any portion of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 occurring during a cost reporting period described in clause 7i77,,ii71 the percent described in clause 7iii77,,ii74 4 7d7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbjh4 ,coverage of treatments for ,,covid-#ai at no cost sharing under the ,medicare ,advantage program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aheb7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bb7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 ,special coverage rules for specified ,,covid-#ai treatment services ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 in the case of a specified ,,covid-#ai treatment service 7as defined in section #gjbjb7;b7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act7 that is furnished during a plan year occurring during any portion of the emergency period defined in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this clause1 a ,medicare ,advantage plan may not1 with respect to such service1 impose-- 7,i7 any cost-sharing requirement 7including a deductible1 copayment1 or coinsurance requirement72 and 7,,ii7 in the case such service is a critical specified ,,covid-#ai treatment service 7including ventilator services and intensive care unit services71 any prior authorization or other utilization management requirement4 ,a ,medicare ,advantage plan may not take the application of this clause into account for purposes of a bid amount submitted by such plan under section #ahed7;a77#f74 4 7b7 ,reimbursement of ,medicare ,advantage plans for elimination of cost sharing ,section #ahec of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7p7 ,additional payment to account for cost sharing elimination for ,,covid-#ai treatment services 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,medicare ,advantage plan shall notify the ,secretary of the total dollar amount of cost sharing that1 but for the application of section #aheb7;a77#a77;,b77vii71 would have been required under such plan for specified ,,covid-#ai treatment services 7as defined in section #gjbjb7;b7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act7 furnished during a plan year described in such section to individuals enrolled in the plan4 ,the ,secretary shall make periodic and timely payments in accordance with this subsection to such plan that1 in the aggregate1 equal such total dollar amount4 7#b7 ,timing of payment ,payments by the ,secretary under this subsection shall be made beginning ,march #a1 #bjba1 for amounts described in such paragraph that would have been required under such plan for specified ,,covid-#ai treatment services furnished during plan year #bjbj4 ,payments by the ,secretary under this subsection for such amounts that would have been so required under such plan for such services furnished during a plan year subsequent to plan year #bjbj shall be made beginning ,march #a of the plan year following such subsequent plan year4 7#c7 ,non-application ,section #ahec7;c77#g7 shall not apply with respect to the application of this subsection4 7#d7 ,appropriation ,there are transferred to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,program ,management ,fund1 out of any monies in the ,treasury not otherwise obligated1 such sums as may be necessary to the ,secretary for purposes of making payments under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbji4 ,establishing a risk corridor program for ,medicare ,advantage plans during the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahec of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bc71 as amended by section #gjbjh7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7q7 ,risk corridor program during the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a program of risk corridors for each plan year1 any portion of which occurs during the emergency period defined in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b71 under which the ,secretary shall make payments to ,,ma organizations offering a ,medicare ,advantage plan based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the aggregate premiums of the plan4 7#b7 ,payment methodology ,the ,secretary shall provide under the program established under paragraph 7#a7 that if the allowable costs for a ,medicare ,advantage plan for any plan year are more than #aje percent of the target amount1 the ,secretary shall pay to the plan an amount equal to #ge percent of the allowable costs in excess of #aje percent of the target amount4 7#c7 ,timing 7,a7 ,submission of information by plans ,with respect to a plan year for which the program described in paragraph 7#a7 is established and administered1 not later than ,july #a of the succeeding plan year each ,,ma organization offering a ,medicare ,advantage plan shall submit to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may require for purposes of carrying out such program4 7,b7 ,payment ,the ,secretary shall pay to an ,,ma organization offering a ,medicare ,advantage plan eligible to receive a payment under the program with respect to a plan year the amount provided under paragraph 7#b7 for such plan year not later than #fj days after such organization submits information with respect to such plan and plan year under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,definitions 7,a7 ,allowable costs 7i7 ,in general ,the amount of allowable costs of a ,,ma organization offering a ,medicare ,advantage plan for a plan year is an amount equal to the total costs 7other than administrative costs7 of such plan in providing benefits covered by such plan1 but only to the extent that such costs are incurred with respect to such benefits for items and services that are benefits under the original medicare fee-for-service program option4 7ii7 ,reductions ,allowable costs for a ,medicare ,advantage plan for a plan year shall be reduced by any payment made under subsection 7p7 with respect to such plan and such plan year4 7,b7 ,target amount ,the target amount described in this paragraph is1 with respect to a ,medicare ,advantage plan and a plan year1 the total amount of payments paid to the ,,ma organization for the plan for benefits under the original medicare fee-for-service program option for the plan year1 taking into account amounts paid by the ,secretary and enrollees1 based upon the bid amount submitted under section #ahed1 reduced by the total amount of administrative expenses for the year assumed in such bid4 7#e7 ,funding ,there are appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account1 out of any monies in the ,treasury not otherwise obligated1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of carrying out this subsection4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,service may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbaj4 ,requiring coverage under ,medicare ,p,d,ps and ,,ma-,,pd plans1 without the imposition of cost sharing or utilization management requirements1 of drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai during certain emergencies 7a7 ,coverage requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajd7;b77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,required inclusion of drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan shall1 with respect to a plan year1 any portion of which occurs during the period described in clause 7ii71 be required to-- 7,i7 include in any formulary-- 7aa7 all covered part ,d drugs with a medically accepted indication 7as defined in section #ahfj;,d-#b7;e77#d77 to treat ,,covid-#ai that are marketed in the ,united ,states2 and 7bb7 all drugs authorized under section #efd or #efd;,a of the ,federal ,food ,drug and ,cosmetic ,act to treat ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,,ii7 not impose any prior authorization or other utilization management requirement with respect to such drugs described in item 7aa7 or 7bb7 of subclause 7,i7 7other than such a requirement that limits the quantity of drugs due to safety74 7ii7 ,period described ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the period described in this clause is the period during which there exists the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 entitled ,determination that a ,public ,health ,emergency ,exists ,nationwide as the ,result of the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus 7including any renewal of such declaration pursuant to such section74 4 7b7 ,elimination of cost sharing 7#a7 ,elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai under standard and alternative prescription drug coverage ,section #ahfj;,d-#b of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,the coverage and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 the coverage2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after ,subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 the following3 and paragraph 7#h72 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#h72 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#h72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by striking ,the coverage and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 the coverage2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai ,the coverage does not impose any deductible1 copayment1 coinsurance1 or other cost-sharing requirement for drugs described in section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#c77;,i77i77,i7 with respect to a plan year1 any portion of which occurs during the period during which there exists the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 entitled ,determination that a ,public ,health ,emergency ,exists ,nationwide as the ,result of the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus 7including any renewal of such declaration pursuant to such section74 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,same elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai ,the coverage is in accordance with subsection 7b77#h74 4 7#b7 ,elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai dispensed to individuals who are subsidy eligible individuals ,section #ahfj;,d-#ad7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aad7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,in the case of and inserting ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 in the case of2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking ,in the case of and inserting ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 in the case of2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai ,coverage that is in accordance with section #ahfj;,d-#b7;b77#h74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,a reduction and inserting ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 a reduction2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,the substitution and inserting ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 the substitution2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting after ,subject to the following3 subparagraph 7,f7 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,elimination of cost-sharing for drugs intended to treat ,,covid-#ai ,coverage that is in accordance with section #ahfj;,d-#b7;b77#h74 4 7c7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbaa4 ,requiring ,medicare ,p,d,ps and ,,ma-,,pd plans to allow during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period for fills and refills of covered part ,d drugs for up to a #c-month supply 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajd7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,ensuring access during ,,covid-#ai public health emergency period 7,a7 ,in general ,during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b71 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a prescription drug plan or ,,ma-,,pd plan shall1 notwithstanding any cost and utilization management1 medication therapy management1 or other such programs under this part1 permit a part ,d eligible individual enrolled in such plan to obtain in a single fill or refill1 at the option of such individual1 the total day supply 7not to exceed a #ij-;day supply7 prescribed for such individual for a covered part ,d drug4 7,b7 ,safety edit exception ,a prescription drug plan or ,,ma-,,pd plan may not permit a part ,d eligible individual to obtain a single fill or refill inconsistent with an applicable safety edit4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendment made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #gjbab4 ,extension of the work geographic index floor under the ,medicare program ,section #ahdh7;e77#a77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#d7;e77#a77;,e77 is amended by striking ,may #bc1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #a1 #bjbj4 #gjbac4 ,extension of funding for quality measure endorsement1 input1 and selection 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahij7;d77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;aaa7d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking and #d1hcj1jjj for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting #be1agj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 and #e1jac1fii for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id74 #gjbad4 ,extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs 7a7 ,additional funding for ,state health insurance programs ,subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 of section #aai of the ,medicare ,improvements for ,patients and ,providers ,act of #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;b-#c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xii7 the following new clauses3 7xiii7 for the period beginning on ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 of #e1chc1efb2 and 7xiv7 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj1 of #b1ejf1hdi4 4 7b7 ,additional funding for area agencies on aging ,subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of such section #aai1 as so amended1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xii7 the following new clauses3 7xiii7 for the period beginning on ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 of #e1chc1efb2 and 7xiv7 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj1 of #b1ejf1hdi4 4 7c7 ,additional funding for aging and disability resource centers ,subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #aai1 as so amended1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xii7 the following new clauses3 7xiii7 for the period beginning on ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 of #a1gid1eba2 and 7xiv7 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj1 of #hce1faf4 4 7d7 ,additional funding for contract with the national center for benefits and outreach enrollment ,subsection 7d77#b7 of such section #aai1 as so amended1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xii7 the following new clauses3 7xiii7 for the period beginning on ,may #bc1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 of #e1chc1efb2 and 7xiv7 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj1 of #b1ejf1hdi4 4 ,,iii ,private ,insurance #gjcja4 ,special enrollment period through ,exchanges2 ,federal ,exchange outreach and educational activities 7a7 ,special enrollment period through ,exchanges ,section #acaa7;c7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjca7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking at the end and2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking at the end the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 subject to subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#h71 the special enrollment period described in subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,special enrollment period for certain public health emergency 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 require an ,exchange to provide-- 7i7 for a special enrollment period during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act-- 7,i7 which shall begin on the date that is one week after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and which1 in the case of an ,exchange established or operated by the ,secretary within a ,state pursuant to section #acba7;c71 shall be an #h-week period2 and 7,,ii7 during which any individual who is otherwise eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan through the ,exchange may enroll in such a qualified health plan2 and 7ii7 that1 in the case of an individual who enrolls in a qualified health plan through the ,exchange during such enrollment period1 the coverage period under such plan shall begin1 at the option of the individual1 on ,april #a1 #bjbj1 or on the first day of the month following the day the individual selects a plan through such special enrollment period4 7,b7 ,exception ,the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to a ,state-operated or ,state-established ,exchange if such ,exchange1 prior to the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 established or otherwise provided for a special enrollment period to address access to coverage under qualified health plans offered through such ,exchange during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 4 7b7 ,federal ,exchange outreach and educational activities ,section #acba7;c7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjda7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,outreach and educational activities 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an ,exchange established or operated by the ,secretary within a ,state pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall carry out outreach and educational activities for purposes of informing potential enrollees in qualified health plans offered through the ,exchange of the availability of coverage under such plans and financial assistance for coverage under such plans4 ,such outreach and educational activities shall be provided in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of the populations being served by the ,exchange 7including hard-to-reach populations1 such as racial and sexual minorities1 limited ,english proficient populations1 and young adults74 7,b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,no funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be used for expenditures for promoting non-,,aca compliant health insurance coverage4 7,c7 ,non-,,aca compliant health insurance coverage ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,b73 7i7 ,the term non-,,aca compliant health insurance coverage means health insurance coverage1 or a group health plan1 that is not a qualified health plan4 7ii7 ,such term includes the following3 7,i7 ,an association health plan4 7,,ii7 ,short-term limited duration insurance4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are hereby appropriated #be1jjj1jjj to carry out this paragraph4 ,funds appropriated under this subparagraph shall remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the provisions of 7including amendments made by7 this section through subregulatory guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise4 #gjcjb4 ,short-term limited duration insurance rule prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,labor may not take any action to implement1 enforce1 or otherwise give effect to the rule entitled ,short-,term1 ,limited ,duration ,insurance 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #chbab 7,august #c1 #bjah771 and the ,secretaries may not promulgate any substantially similar rule4 #gjcjc4 ,rapid coverage of preventive services and vaccines for ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a qualifying ,,covid-#ai preventive service1 notwithstanding section #bgac7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ac7;b77 7including the regulations under section #beij4gae-bgac of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 section #ed4ihae-bgac of title #bf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and section #adg4acj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury shall apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage the requirement under section #bgac7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ac7;a771 with respect to such services1 as if such section #bgac7;a7-- 7#a7 required the coverage of such service under such plans and such coverage be effective not later than the specified date 7as defined in subsection 7b77#b77 with respect to such service2 and 7#b7 applied to grandfathered health plans 7as defined in section #abea7;e7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjaa7;e7774 7b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,qualifying ,,covid-#ai preventive service ,the term qualifying ,,covid-#ai preventive service means an item1 service1 or immunization that is intended to prevent or mitigate ,,covid-#ai and that is-- 7,a7 an evidence-based item or service that has in effect a rating of ,a or ,b in the current recommendations of the ,united ,states ,preventive ,services ,task ,force2 or 7,b7 an immunization that has in effect a recommendation from the ,advisory ,committee on ,immunization ,practices of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention with respect to the individual involved4 7#b7 ,specified date ,the term specified date means-- 7,a7 with respect to a qualifying ,,covid-#ai preventive service described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the date that is #ae business days after the date on which a rating1 as described in such paragraph1 is made with respect to such service2 and 7,b7 with respect to a qualifying ,,covid-#ai preventive service described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the date that is #ae business days after the date on which a recommendation1 as described in such paragraph1 is made relating to the service4 7#c7 ,additional terms ,the terms group health plan2 health insurance issuer2 group health insurance coverage1 and individual health insurance coverage have the meanings given such terms in section #bgia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ia71 section #gcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaia;b71 and section #ihcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as applicable4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury may implement the provisions of this section through program instruction1 subregulatory guidance1 or otherwise4 #gjcjd4 ,coverage of ,,covid-#ai related treatment at no cost sharing 7a7 ,in general ,a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage 7including a grandfathered health plan 7as defined in section #abea7;e7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act77 shall provide coverage1 and shall not impose any cost sharing 7including deductibles1 copayments1 and coinsurance7 requirements1 for the following items and services furnished during any portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #aace7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77 beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,medically necessary items and services 7including in-person or telehealth visits in which such items and services are furnished7 that are furnished to an individual who has been diagnosed with 7or after provision of the items and services is diagnosed with7 ,,covid-#ai to treat or mitigate the effects of ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,medically necessary items and services 7including in-person or telehealth visits in which such items and services are furnished7 that are furnished to an individual who is presumed to have ,,covid-#ai but is never diagnosed as such1 if the following conditions are met3 7,a7 ,such items and services are furnished to the individual to treat or mitigate the effects of ,,covid-#ai or to mitigate the impact of ,,covid-#ai on society4 7,b7 ,health care providers have taken appropriate steps under the circumstances to make a diagnosis1 or confirm whether a diagnosis was made1 with respect to such individual1 for ,,covid-#ai1 if possible4 7b7 ,items and services related to ,,covid-#ai ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 not later than one week after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury shall jointly issue guidance specifying applicable diagnoses and medically necessary items and services related to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 such items and services shall include all items or services that are relevant to the treatment or mitigation of ,,covid-#ai1 regardless of whether such items or services are ordinarily covered under the terms of a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer4 7c7 ,reimbursement to plans and coverage for waiving cost-,sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage 7including a grandfathered health plan 7as defined in section #abea7;e7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act77 that does not impose cost sharing requirements as described in subsection 7a7 shall notify the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury 7through a joint process established jointly by the ,secretaries7 of the total dollar amount of cost-sharing that1 but for the application of subsection 7a71 would have been required under such plans and coverage for items and services related to ,,covid-#ai furnished during the period to which subsection 7a7 applies to enrollees1 participants1 and beneficiaries in the plan or coverage to whom such subsection applies1 but which was not imposed for such items and services so furnished pursuant to such subsection and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall make payments in accordance with this subsection to the plan or issuer equal to such total dollar amount4 7#b7 ,methodology for payments ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,service1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a payment system for making payments under this subsection4 ,any such system shall make payment for the value of cost sharing not imposed by the plan or issuer involved4 7#c7 ,timing of payments ,payments made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made no later than ,may #a1 #bjba1 for amounts of cost sharing waivers with respect to #bjbj4 ,payments under this subsection with respect to such waivers with respect to a year subsequent to #bjbj that begins during the period to which subsection 7a7 applies shall be made no later than ,may of the year following such subsequent year4 7#d7 ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 and there is appropriated1 out of any monies in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such funds as are necessary to carry out this subsection4 7d7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,application with respect to ,,phsa1 ,,erisa1 and ,,irc ,the provisions of this section shall be applied by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury to group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage as if included in the provisions of part ,a of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 part #g of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 and subchapter ,b of chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,private right of action ,an individual with respect to whom an action is taken by a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage in violation of subsection 7a7 may commence a civil action against the plan or issuer for appropriate relief4 ,the previous sentence shall not be construed as limiting any enforcement mechanism otherwise applicable pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and ,secretary of the ,treasury may implement the provisions of this section through sub-regulatory guidance1 program instruction or otherwise4 7f7 ,terms ,the terms group health plan2 health insurance issuer2 group health insurance coverage1 and individual health insurance coverage have the meanings given such terms in section #bgia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ia71 section #gcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaia;b71 and section #ihcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as applicable4 #gjcje4 ,requiring prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies 7a7 ,,erisa 7#a7 ,in general ,subpart ,b of part #g of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aahe et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gaf4 ,provision of prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,a group health plan1 and a health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan1 that provides benefits for prescription drugs under such plan or such coverage shall provide to each individual enrolled under such plan or such coverage who resides in an emergency area during an emergency period1 not later than #e business days after the date of the beginning of such period with respect to such area 7or1 the case of the emergency period described in section #gjcje7;d77#b7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 not later than #e business days after the date of the enactment of this section71 a notification-- 7#a7 of whether such plan or coverage will waive1 during such period with respect to such an individual1 any time restrictions under such plan or coverage on any authorized refills for such drugs to enable such refills in advance of when such refills would otherwise have been permitted under such plan or coverage2 and 7#b7 in the case that such plan or coverage will waive such restrictions during such period with respect to such an individual1 that contains information on how such an individual may obtain such a refill4 7b7 ,emergency area2 emergency period ,for purposes of this section1 an emergency area is a geographical area in which1 and an emergency period is the period during which1 there exists-- 7#a7 an emergency or disaster declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,national ,emergencies ,act or the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 and 7#b7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gad the following3 ,sec4 #gae4 ,additional market reforms4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,provision of prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies4 4 7b7 ,,phsa ,subpart ,,ii of part ,a of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#aa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bgcj4 ,provision of prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,a group health plan1 and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage1 that provides benefits for prescription drugs under such plan or such coverage shall provide to each individual enrolled under such plan or such coverage who resides in an emergency area during an emergency period1 not later than #e business days after the date of the beginning of such period with respect to such area 7or1 the case of the emergency period described in section #gjcje7;d77#b7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 not later than #e business days after the date of the enactment of this section71 a notification-- 7#a7 of whether such plan or coverage will waive1 during such period with respect to such an individual1 any time restrictions under such plan or coverage on any authorized refills for such drugs to enable such refills in advance of when such refills would otherwise have been permitted under such plan or coverage2 and 7#b7 in the case that such plan or coverage will waive such restrictions during such period with respect to such an individual1 that contains information on how such an individual may obtain such a refill4 7b7 ,emergency area2 emergency period ,for purposes of this section1 an emergency area is a geographical area in which1 and an emergency period is the period during which1 there exists-- 7#a7 an emergency or disaster declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,national ,emergencies ,act or the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 and 7#b7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai4 4 7c7 ,,irc 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,b of chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ihaf4 ,provision of prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,a group health plan that provides benefits for prescription drugs under such plan shall provide to each individual enrolled under such plan who resides in an emergency area during an emergency period1 not later than #e business days after the date of the beginning of such period with respect to such area 7or1 the case of the emergency period described in section #gjcje7;d77#b7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 not later than #e business days after the date of the enactment of this section71 a notification-- 7#a7 of whether such plan will waive1 during such period with respect to such an individual1 any time restrictions under such plan on any authorized refills for such drugs to enable such refills in advance of when such refills would otherwise have been permitted under such plan2 and 7#b7 in the case that such plan will waive such restrictions during such period with respect to such an individual1 that contains information on how such an individual may obtain such a refill4 7b7 ,emergency area2 emergency period ,for purposes of this section1 an emergency area is a geographical area in which1 and an emergency period is the period during which1 there exists-- 7#a7 an emergency or disaster declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,national ,emergencies ,act or the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 and 7#b7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,b of chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #ihaf4 ,provision of prescription drug refill notifications during emergencies4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to-- 7#a7 emergency periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the emergency period relating to the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 entitled ,determination that a ,public ,health ,emergency ,exists ,nationwide as the ,result of the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus4 #gjcjf4 ,improvement of certain notifications provided to qualified beneficiaries by group health plans in the case of qualifying events 7a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fjf of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaff7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 in the matter following subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under this subsection and inserting under this part in accordance with the notification requirements under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#d71 any notification and inserting ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#d7-- 7#a7 any notification 2 7ii7 by striking 1 whichever is applicable1 and any such notification and inserting of subsection 7a71 whichever is applicable2 7#b7 any such notification 2 and 7iii7 by striking such notification is made and inserting such notification is made2 and 7#c7 any such notification shall1 with respect to each qualified beneficiary with respect to whom such notification is made1 include information regarding any ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act through which such a qualified beneficiary may be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan 7as defined in section #acja of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act71 including-- 7,a7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for such ,exchange2 7,b7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for the ,find ,local ,help directory maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services on the healthcare4gov ,internet website 7or a successor website72 7,c7 a clear explanation that-- 7i7 an individual who is eligible for continuation coverage may also be eligible to enroll1 with financial assistance1 in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 but1 in the case that such individual elects to enroll in such continuation coverage and subsequently elects to terminate such continuation coverage before the period of such continuation coverage expires1 such individual will not be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during a special enrollment period2 and 7ii7 an individual who elects to enroll in continuation coverage will remain eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during an open enrollment period and may be eligible for financial assistance with respect to enrolling in such a qualified health plan2 7,d7 information on consumer protections with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 including the requirement for such a qualified health plan to provide coverage for essential health benefits 7as defined in section #acjb7;b7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act7 and the requirements applicable to such a qualified health plan under part ,a of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act2 and 7,e7 information on the availability of financial assistance with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan1 including the maximum income limit for eligibility for a premium tax credit under section #cf;,b of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to qualifying events occurring on or after the date that is #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbjf of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;bb-#f7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,in accordance and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance 2 7,b7 by striking of such beneficiary's rights under this subsection and inserting of such beneficiary's rights under this title in accordance with the notification requirements under subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by striking ,for purposes of paragraph 7#d71 and all that follows through such notification is made4 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,rules relating to notification of qualified beneficiaries by plan administrator ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#d7-- 7#a7 any notification shall be made within #ad days of the date on which the plan administrator is notified under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 whichever is applicable2 7#b7 any such notification to an individual who is a qualified beneficiary as the spouse of the covered employee shall be treated as notification to all other qualified beneficiaries residing with such spouse at the time such notification is made2 and 7#c7 any such notification shall1 with respect to each qualified beneficiary with respect to whom such notification is made1 include information regarding any ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act through which such a qualified beneficiary may be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan 7as defined in section #acja of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act71 including-- 7,a7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for such ,exchange2 7,b7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for the ,find ,local ,help directory maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services on the healthcare4gov ,internet website 7or a successor website72 7,c7 a clear explanation that-- 7i7 an individual who is eligible for continuation coverage may also be eligible to enroll1 with financial assistance1 in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 but1 in the case that such individual elects to enroll in such continuation coverage and subsequently elects to terminate such continuation coverage before the period of such continuation coverage expires1 such individual will not be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during a special enrollment period2 and 7ii7 an individual who elects to enroll in continuation coverage will remain eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during an open enrollment period and may be eligible for financial assistance with respect to enrolling in such a qualified health plan2 7,d7 information on consumer protections with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 including the requirement for such a qualified health plan to provide coverage for essential health benefits 7as defined in section #acjb7;b7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act7 and the requirements applicable to such a qualified health plan under part ,a of title ,,xxvii2 and 7,e7 information on the availability of financial assistance with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan1 including the maximum income limit for eligibility for a premium tax credit under section #cf;,b of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to qualifying events occurring on or after the date that is #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dihj;,b7f77#f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking under subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting under clause 7iii72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and moving the margin of each such subclause1 as so redesignated1 #b ems to the right2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and moving the margin of each such clause1 as so redesignated1 #b ems to the right2 7,c7 by striking ,in accordance and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance 2 7,d7 by inserting after of such beneficiary's rights under this subsection the following3 in accordance with the notification requirements under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,e7 by striking ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 and all that follows through such notification is made4 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,alternative means of compliance with requirement for notification of multiemployer plans by employers ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be considered satisfied in the case of a multiemployer plan in connection with a qualifying event described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 if the plan provides that the determination of the occurrence of such qualifying event will be made by the plan administrator4 7,c7 ,rules relating to notification of qualified beneficiaries by plan administrator ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77iv7-- 7i7 any notification shall be made within #ad days 7or1 in the case of a group health plan which is a multiemployer plan1 such longer period of time as may be provided in the terms of the plan7 of the date on which the plan administrator is notified under clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 whichever is applicable2 7ii7 any such notification to an individual who is a qualified beneficiary as the spouse of the covered employee shall be treated as notification to all other qualified beneficiaries residing with such spouse at the time such notification is made2 and 7iii7 any such notification shall1 with respect to each qualified beneficiary with respect to whom such notification is made1 include information regarding any ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act through which such a qualified beneficiary may be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan 7as defined in section #acja of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act71 including-- 7,i7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for such ,exchange2 7,,ii7 the publicly accessible ,internet website address for the ,find ,local ,help directory maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services on the healthcare4gov ,internet website 7or a successor website72 7,,iii7 a clear explanation that-- 7aa7 an individual who is eligible for continuation coverage may also be eligible to enroll1 with financial assistance1 in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 but1 in the case that such individual elects to enroll in such continuation coverage and subsequently elects to terminate such continuation coverage before the period of such continuation coverage expires1 such individual will not be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during a special enrollment period2 and 7bb7 an individual who elects to enroll in continuation coverage will remain eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during an open enrollment period and may be eligible for financial assistance with respect to enrolling in such a qualified health plan2 7,,iv7 information on consumer protections with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 including the requirement for such a qualified health plan to provide coverage for essential health benefits 7as defined in section #acjb7;b7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act7 and the requirements applicable to such a qualified health plan under part ,a of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act2 and 7,v7 information on the availability of financial assistance with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan1 including the maximum income limit for eligibility for a premium tax credit under section #cf;,b4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to qualifying events occurring on or after the date that is #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,model notices ,not later than #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall-- 7#a7 update the model ,consolidated ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aihe 7referred to in this subsection as ,,cobra7 continuation coverage general notice and the model ,,cobra continuation coverage election notice developed by the ,secretary of ,labor for purposes of facilitating compliance of group health plans with the notification requirements under section #fjf of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaff7 to include the information described in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7c7 of such section #fjf1 as added by subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 provide an opportunity for consumer testing of each such notice1 as so updated1 to ensure that each such notice is clear and understandable to the average participant or beneficiary of a group health plan2 and 7#c7 rename the model ,,cobra continuation coverage general notice and the model ,,cobra continuation coverage election notice as the model ,,cobra continuation coverage and ,affordable ,care ,act coverage general notice and the model ,,cobra continuation coverage and ,affordable ,care ,act coverage election notice1 respectively4 #gjcjg4 ,preserving health benefits for workers 7a7 ,premium assistance for ,,cobra continuation coverage for individuals and their families 7#a7 ,provision of premium assistance 7,a7 ,reduction of premiums payable ,in the case of any premium for a period of coverage beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act for ,,cobra continuation coverage with respect to any assistance eligible individual1 such individual shall be treated for purposes of any ,,cobra continuation provision as having paid the amount of such premium if such individual pays 7or a person other than such individual's employer pays on behalf of such individual7 #j percent of the amount of such premium 7as determined without regard to this subsection74 7,b7 ,plan enrollment option 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the ,,cobra continuation provisions1 an assistance eligible individual may1 not later than #ij days after the date of notice of the plan enrollment option described in this subparagraph1 elect to enroll in coverage under a plan offered by the employer involved1 or the employee organization involved 7including1 for this purpose1 a joint board of trustees of a multiemployer trust affiliated with one or more multiemployer plans71 that is different than coverage under the plan in which such individual was enrolled at the time the qualifying event occurred1 and such coverage shall be treated as ,,cobra continuation coverage for purposes of the applicable ,,cobra continuation coverage provision4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an assistance eligible individual may elect to enroll in different coverage as described in clause 7i7 only if-- 7,i7 the employer involved has made a determination that such employer will permit assistance eligible individuals to enroll in different coverage as provided for this subparagraph2 7,,ii7 the premium for such different coverage does not exceed the premium for coverage in which the individual was enrolled at the time the qualifying event occurred2 7,,iii7 the different coverage in which the individual elects to enroll is coverage that is also offered to the active employees of the employer at the time at which such election is made2 and 7,,iv7 the different coverage is not-- 7aa7 coverage that provides only dental1 vision1 counseling1 or referral services 7or a combination of such services72 7bb7 a flexible spending arrangement 7as defined in section #ajf7;c77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf72 or 7cc7 coverage that provides coverage for services or treatments furnished in an on-site medical facility maintained by the employer and that consists primarily of first-aid services1 prevention and wellness care1 or similar care 7or a combination of such care74 7,c7 ,premium reimbursement ,for provisions providing the payment of such premium1 see section #fdcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as added by paragraph 7#ab74 7#b7 ,limitation of period of premium assistance 7,a7 ,eligibility for additional coverage ,paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not apply with respect to any assistance eligible individual for months of coverage beginning on or after-- 7i7 the earlier of the first date that such individual is eligible for coverage under any other group health plan 7other than coverage consisting of only dental1 vision1 counseling1 or referral services 7or a combination thereof71 coverage under a flexible spending arrangement 7as defined in section #ajf7;c77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 coverage of treatment that is furnished in an on-site medical facility maintained by the employer and that consists primarily of first-aid services1 prevention and wellness care1 or similar care 7or a combination thereof771 is eligible for benefits under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act1 or enrolls in a qualified health plan 7as defined in section #acja7;a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjba7;a77 offered through an ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act2 and 7ii7 the earliest of-- 7,i7 the date which is #i months after the first day of the first month that paragraph 7#a77;,a7 applies with respect to such individual2 7,,ii7 the date following the expiration of the maximum period of continuation coverage required under the applicable ,,cobra continuation coverage provision2 or 7,,iii7 the date following the expiration of the period of continuation coverage allowed under paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii74 7,b7 ,timing of eligibility for additional coverage ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i71 an individual shall not be treated as eligible for coverage under a group health plan before the first date on which such individual could be covered under such plan4 7,c7 ,notification requirement ,an assistance eligible individual shall notify in writing the group health plan with respect to which paragraph 7#a77;,a7 applies if such paragraph ceases to apply by reason of subparagraph 7,a77i74 ,such notice shall be provided to the group health plan in such time and manner as may be specified by the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#c7 ,assistance eligible individual ,for purposes of this section1 the term assistance eligible individual means any qualified beneficiary if-- 7,a7 at any time during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b77 such qualified beneficiary is eligible for ,,cobra continuation coverage by reason of qualifying event specified in section #fjc7b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 section #dihj;,b7f77#c77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 section #bbjc7b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 or section #hije;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 such qualified beneficiary elects such coverage4 7#d7 ,extension of election period and effect on coverage 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of applying section #fje7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 section #dihj;,b7f77#e77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 section #bbje7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 and section #hije;a7c77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of-- 7i7 an individual who does not have an election of ,,cobra continuation coverage in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act but who would be an assistance eligible individual if such election were so in effect2 or 7ii7 an individual who elected ,,cobra continuation coverage on or after the first date of the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b77 and disenrolled from such coverage before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 such individual may elect the ,,cobra continuation coverage under the ,,cobra continuation coverage provisions containing such sections during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending #fj days after the date on which the notification required under paragraph 7#g77;,c7 is provided to such individual4 7,b7 ,commencement of coverage2 no reach-back ,any ,,cobra continuation coverage elected by a qualified beneficiary during an extended election period under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall commence with the first period of coverage beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 shall not extend beyond the period of ,,cobra continuation coverage that would have been required under the applicable ,,cobra continuation coverage provision if the coverage had been elected as required under such provision4 7#e7 ,expedited review of denials of premium assistance ,in any case in which an individual requests treatment as an assistance eligible individual and is denied such treatment by the group health plan1 the ,secretary of ,labor 7or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services in connection with ,,cobra continuation coverage which is provided other than pursuant to part #f of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd71 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall provide for expedited review of such denial4 ,an individual shall be entitled to such review upon application to such ,secretary in such form and manner as shall be provided by such ,secretary4 ,such ,secretary shall make a determination regarding such individual's eligibility within #ae business days after receipt of such individual's application for review under this paragraph4 ,either ,secretary's determination upon review of the denial shall be de novo and shall be the final determination of such ,secretary4 ,a reviewing court shall grant deference to such ,secretary's determination4 ,the provisions of this paragraph1 paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 and paragraph 7#g7 shall be treated as provisions of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd for purposes of part #e of subtitle ,b of such title4 7#f7 ,disregard of subsidies for purposes of federal and state programs ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any premium reduction with respect to an assistance eligible individual under this subsection shall not be considered income or resources in determining eligibility for1 or the amount of assistance or benefits provided under1 any other public benefit provided under ,federal law or the law of any ,state or political subdivision thereof4 7#g7 ,notices to individuals 7,a7 ,general notice 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of notices provided under section #fjf7;a77#d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaff7d771 section #dihj;,b7f77#f77;,d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 section #bbjf7d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;bb-#f7d771 or section #hije;a7f77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to individuals who1 during the period described in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 become entitled to elect ,,cobra continuation coverage1 the requirements of such sections shall not be treated as met unless such notices include an additional notification to the recipient of-- 7,i7 the availability of premium reduction with respect to such coverage under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 the option to enroll in different coverage if the employer permits assistance eligible individuals to elect enrollment in different coverage 7as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b774 7ii7 ,alternative notice ,in the case of ,,cobra continuation coverage to which the notice provision under such sections does not apply1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall1 in consultation with administrators of the group health plans 7or other entities7 that provide or administer the ,,cobra continuation coverage involved1 provide rules requiring the provision of such notice4 7iii7 ,form ,the requirement of the additional notification under this subparagraph may be met by amendment of existing notice forms or by inclusion of a separate document with the notice otherwise required4 7,b7 ,specific requirements ,each additional notification under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the forms necessary for establishing eligibility for premium reduction under this subsection2 7ii7 the name1 address1 and telephone number necessary to contact the plan administrator and any other person maintaining relevant information in connection with such premium reduction2 7iii7 a description of the extended election period provided for in paragraph 7#d77;,a72 7iv7 a description of the obligation of the qualified beneficiary under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 to notify the plan providing continuation coverage of eligibility for subsequent coverage under another group health plan or eligibility for benefits under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act and the penalty provided under section #fgbj;,c of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for failure to so notify the plan2 7v7 a description1 displayed in a prominent manner1 of the qualified beneficiary's right to a reduced premium and any conditions on entitlement to the reduced premium2 7vi7 a description of the option of the qualified beneficiary to enroll in different coverage if the employer permits such beneficiary to elect to enroll in such different coverage under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7vii7 information regarding any ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act through which a qualified beneficiary may be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan1 including-- 7,i7 the publicly accessible internet website address for such ,exchange2 7,,ii7 the publicly accessible internet website address for the ,find ,local ,help directory maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services on the healthcare4gov internet website 7or a successor website72 7,,iii7 a clear explanation that-- 7aa7 an individual who is eligible for continuation coverage may also be eligible to enroll1 with financial assistance1 in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 but1 in the case that such individual elects to enroll in such continuation coverage and subsequently elects to terminate such continuation coverage before the period of such continuation coverage expires1 such individual will not be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during a special enrollment period2 and 7bb7 an individual who elects to enroll in continuation coverage will remain eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange during an open enrollment period and may be eligible for financial assistance with respect to enrolling in such a qualified health plan2 7,,iv7 information on consumer protections with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan offered through such ,exchange1 including the requirement for such a qualified health plan to provide coverage for essential health benefits 7as defined in section #acjb7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjbb7;b777 and the requirements applicable to such a qualified health plan under part ,a of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg et seq472 and 7,v7 information on the availability of financial assistance with respect to enrolling in a qualified health plan1 including the maximum income limit for eligibility for a premium tax credit under section #cf;,b of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,notice in connection with extended election periods ,in the case of any assistance eligible individual 7or any individual described in paragraph 7#d77;,a77 who became entitled to elect ,,cobra continuation coverage before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the administrator of the group health plan 7or other entity7 involved shall provide 7within #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act7 for the additional notification required to be provided under subparagraph 7,a7 and failure to provide such notice shall be treated as a failure to meet the notice requirements under the applicable ,,cobra continuation provision4 7,d7 ,model notices ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 the ,secretary of the ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall prescribe models for the additional notification required under this paragraph 7other than the additional notification described in clause 7ii772 and 7ii7 in the case of any additional notification provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 under section #hije;a7f77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe a model for such additional notification4 7#h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this subsection1 including the prevention of fraud and abuse under this subsection1 except that the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may prescribe such regulations 7including interim final regulations7 or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of paragraphs 7#e71 7#g71 and 7#i74 7#i7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall provide outreach consisting of public education and enrollment assistance relating to premium reduction provided under this subsection4 ,such outreach shall target employers1 group health plan administrators1 public assistance programs1 ,states1 insurers1 and other entities as determined appropriate by such ,secretaries4 ,such outreach shall include an initial focus on those individuals electing continuation coverage who are referred to in paragraph 7#g77;,c74 ,information on such premium reduction1 including enrollment1 shall also be made available on websites of the ,departments of ,labor1 ,treasury1 and ,health and ,human ,services4 7#aj7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7,a7 ,administrator ,the term administrator has the meaning given such term in section #c7af77;,a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,b7 ,,cobra continuation coverage ,the term ,,cobra continuation coverage means continuation coverage provided pursuant to part #f of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7other than under section #fji71 title ,,xxii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 section #dihj;,b of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7other than subsection 7f77#a7 of such section insofar as it relates to pediatric vaccines71 or section #hije;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or under a ,state program that provides comparable continuation coverage4 ,such term does not include coverage under a health flexible spending arrangement under a cafeteria plan within the meaning of section #abe of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,,cobra continuation provision ,the term ,,cobra continuation provision means the provisions of law described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee has the meaning given such term in section #fjg7b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,e7 ,qualified beneficiary ,the term qualified beneficiary has the meaning given such term in section #fjg7c7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,f7 ,group health plan ,the term group health plan has the meaning given such term in section #fjg7a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,g7 ,state ,the term ,state includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7,h7 ,period of coverage ,any reference in this subsection to a period of coverage shall be treated as a reference to a monthly or shorter period of coverage with respect to which premiums are charged with respect to such coverage4 7#aa7 ,reports 7,a7 ,interim report ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit an interim report to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate regarding the premium reduction provided under this subsection that includes-- 7i7 the number of individuals provided such assistance as of the date of the report2 and 7ii7 the total amount of expenditures incurred 7with administrative expenditures noted separately7 in connection with such assistance as of the date of the report4 7,b7 ,final report ,as soon as practicable after the last period of ,,cobra continuation coverage for which premium reduction is provided under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a final report to each ,committee referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 that includes-- 7i7 the number of individuals provided premium reduction under this section2 7ii7 the average dollar amount 7monthly and annually7 of premium reductions provided to such individuals2 and 7iii7 the total amount of expenditures incurred 7with administrative expenditures noted separately7 in connection with premium reduction under this section4 7#ab7 ,,cobra premium assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,b of chapter #fe of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fdcb4 ,,cobra premium assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the person to whom premiums are payable under ,,cobra continuation coverage shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection 7c7 for the amount of premiums not paid by assistance eligible individuals by reason of section #gjcjg of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act4 7b7 ,person ,entitled to ,reimbursement ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 except as otherwise provided by the ,secretary1 the person to whom premiums are payable under ,,cobra continuation coverage shall be treated as being-- 7#a7 in the case of any group health plan which is a multiemployer plan 7as defined in section #c7cg7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd71 the plan1 7#b7 in the case of any group health plan not described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 which is subject to the ,,cobra continuation provisions contained in-- 7i7 this title1 7ii7 the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 7iii7 the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 or 7iv7 title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or 7,b7 under which some or all of the coverage is not provided by insurance1 the employer maintaining the plan1 and 7#c7 in the case of any group health plan not described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the insurer providing the coverage under the group health plan4 7c7 ,method of ,reimbursement ,except as otherwise provided by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 ,treatment as payment of payroll taxes ,each person entitled to reimbursement under subsection 7a7 7and filing a claim for such reimbursement at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require7 shall be treated for purposes of this title and section #acbd7;b77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as having paid to the ,secretary1 on the date that the assistance eligible individual's premium payment is received1 payroll taxes in an amount equal to the portion of such reimbursement which relates to such premium4 ,to the extent that the amount treated as paid under the preceding sentence exceeds the amount of such person's liability for such taxes1 the ,secretary shall credit or refund such excess in the same manner as if it were an overpayment of such taxes4 7#b7 ,overstatements ,any overstatement of the reimbursement to which a person is entitled under this section 7and any amount paid by the ,secretary as a result of such overstatement7 shall be treated as an underpayment of payroll taxes by such person and may be assessed and collected by the ,secretary in the same manner as payroll taxes4 7#c7 ,reimbursement contingent on payment of remaining premium ,no reimbursement may be made under this section to a person with respect to any assistance eligible individual until after the reduced premium required under section #gjcjg of such ,act with respect to such individual has been received4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,payroll taxes ,the term payroll taxes means-- 7,a7 amounts required to be deducted and withheld for the payroll period under section #cdjb 7relating to wage withholding71 7,b7 amounts required to be deducted for the payroll period under section #cajb 7relating to ,,fica employee taxes71 and 7,c7 amounts of the taxes imposed for the payroll period under section #caaa 7relating to ,,fica employer taxes74 7#b7 ,person ,the term person includes any governmental entity4 7e7 ,reporting ,each person entitled to reimbursement under subsection 7a7 for any period shall submit such reports 7at such time and in such manner7 as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 an attestation of involuntary termination of employment for each covered employee on the basis of whose termination entitlement to reimbursement is claimed under subsection 7a71 7#b7 a report of the amount of payroll taxes offset under subsection 7a7 for the reporting period and the estimated offsets of such taxes for the subsequent reporting period in connection with reimbursements under subsection 7a71 and 7#c7 a report containing the ,t,i,ns of all covered employees1 the amount of subsidy reimbursed with respect to each covered employee and qualified beneficiaries1 and a designation with respect to each covered employee as to whether the subsidy reimbursement is for coverage of #a individual or #b or more individuals4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section1 including-- 7#a7 the requirement to report information or the establishment of other methods for verifying the correct amounts of reimbursements under this section1 and 7#b7 the application of this section to group health plans that are multiemployer plans 7as defined in section #c7cg7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd74 4 7,b7 ,social security trust funds held harmless ,in determining any amount transferred or appropriated to any fund under the ,social ,security ,act1 section #fdcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf shall not be taken into account4 7,c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,b of chapter #fe of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #fdcb4 ,,cobra premium assistance4 4 7,d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this paragraph shall apply to premiums to which subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 applies4 7,e7 ,special rule 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of an assistance eligible individual who pays1 with respect to the first period of ,,cobra continuation coverage to which subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 applies or the immediately subsequent period1 the full premium amount for such coverage1 the person to whom such payment is payable shall-- 7,i7 make a reimbursement payment to such individual for the amount of such premium paid in excess of the amount required to be paid under subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 or 7,,ii7 provide credit to the individual for such amount in a manner that reduces one or more subsequent premium payments that the individual is required to pay under such subsection for the coverage involved4 7ii7 ,reimbursing employer ,a person to which clause 7i7 applies shall be reimbursed as provided for in section #fdcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for any payment made1 or credit provided1 to the employee under such clause4 7iii7 ,payment of credits ,unless it is reasonable to believe that the credit for the excess payment in clause 7i77,,ii7 will be used by the assistance eligible individual within #ahj days of the date on which the person receives from the individual the payment of the full premium amount1 a person to which clause 7i7 applies shall make the payment required under such clause to the individual within #fj days of such payment of the full premium amount4 ,if1 as of any day within the #ahj-;day period1 it is no longer reasonable to believe that the credit will be used during that period1 payment equal to the remainder of the credit outstanding shall be made to the individual within #fj days of such day4 7#ac7 ,penalty for failure to notify health plan of cessation of eligibility for premium assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,part ,i of subchapter ,b of chapter #fh of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fgbj;,c4 ,penalty for failure to notify health plan of cessation of eligibility for ,,cobra premium assistance 7a7 ,in general ,any person required to notify a group health plan under section #gjcjg of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act who fails to make such a notification at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary of ,labor may require shall pay a penalty of #aaj percent of the premium reduction provided under such section after termination of eligibility under such subsection4 7b7 ,reasonable cause exception ,no penalty shall be imposed under subsection 7a7 with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect4 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections of part ,i of subchapter ,b of chapter #fh of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #fgbj;,c4 ,penalty for failure to notify health plan of cessation of eligibility for ,,cobra premium assistance4 4 7#ad7 ,coordination with ,,hctc 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ce7;g77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7#i7 ,,cobra premium assistance ,in the case of an assistance eligible individual who receives premium reduction for ,,cobra continuation coverage under section #gjcjg of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act for any month during the taxable year1 such individual shall not be treated as an eligible individual1 a certified individual1 or a qualifying family member for purposes of this section or section #gebg with respect to such month4 4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#ae7 ,exclusion of ,,cobra premium assistance from gross income 7,a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subchapter ,b of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting after section #aci;,b the following new section3 #aci;,i4 ,,cobra premium assistance ,in the case of an assistance eligible individual 7as defined in section #gjcjg of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act71 gross income does not include any premium reduction provided under subsection 7a7 of such section4 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for part ,,iii of subchapter ,b of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aci;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #aci;,i4 ,,cobra premium assistance4 4 7,c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this paragraph shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,preserving affordable coverage for furloughed workers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall establish a process whereby the premium assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be available to an individual who has been subject to a furlough at any time during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b774 7#b7 ,furlough defined 7,a7 ,in general ,in this subsection1 the term furlough means a temporary cessation of work at the will of the employer during which an individual remains employed and covered under a group health plan4 7,b7 ,group health plan defined ,in this paragraph1 the term group health plan has the meaning given such term in section #fjg7a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7#c7 ,treatment with respect to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,for purposes of sections #fdcb1 #fgbj;,c1 #ce7;g77#i71 and #aci;,i of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 any premium assistance provided pursuant to any process established under this subsection to individuals who have been subject to a furlough shall be treated in the same manner as premium assistance for ,,cobra continuation coverage4 7c7 ,elimination of ,premium ,subsidy for ,high-,income ,individuals 7#a7 ,recapture of subsidy for high-income individuals ,if-- 7,a7 premium assistance is provided under this section with respect to any ,,cobra continuation coverage which covers the taxpayer1 the taxpayer's spouse1 or any dependent 7within the meaning of section #aeb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 determined without regard to subsections 7b77#a71 7b77#b71 and 7d77#a77;,b7 thereof7 of the taxpayer during any portion of the taxable year1 and 7,b7 the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds #abe1jjj 7#bej1jjj in the case of a joint return71 then the tax imposed by chapter #a of such ,code with respect to the taxpayer for such taxable year shall be increased by the amount of such assistance4 7#b7 ,phase-in of recapture 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year does not exceed #ade1jjj 7#bij1jjj in the case of a joint return71 the increase in the tax imposed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed the phase-in percentage of such increase 7determined without regard to this paragraph74 7,b7 ,phase-in percentage ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term phase-in percentage means the ratio 7expressed as a percentage7 obtained by dividing-- 7i7 the excess of described in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 by 7ii7 #bj1jjj 7#dj1jjj in the case of a joint return74 7#c7 ,option for high-income individuals to waive assistance and avoid recapture ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#c71 an individual shall not be treated as an assistance eligible individual for purposes of this section and section #fdcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf if such individual-- 7,a7 makes a permanent election 7at such time and in such form and manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may prescribe7 to waive the right to the premium assistance provided under this section1 and 7,b7 notifies the entity to whom premiums are reimbursed under section #fdcb7;a7 of such ,code of such election4 7#d7 ,modified adjusted gross income ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term modified gross income means the adjusted gross income 7as defined in section #fb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 of the taxpayer for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section #iaa1 #ica1 or #icc of such ,code4 7#e7 ,credits not allowed against tax1 etc ,for purposes determining regular tax liability under section #bf7;b7 of such ,code1 the increase in tax under this subsection shall not be treated as a tax imposed under chapter #a of such ,code4 7#f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue such regulations or other guidance as are necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection1 including requirements that the entity to whom premiums are reimbursed under section #fdcb7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf report to the ,secretary1 and to each assistance eligible individual1 the amount of premium assistance provided under subsection 7a7 with respect to each such individual4 7#g7 ,effective date ,the provisions of this subsection shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gjcjh4 ,risk corridor program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall establish and administer a program of risk corridors for plan years #bjbj and #bjba under which the ,secretary shall make payments to health insurance issuers offering health insurance coverage in the individual or small group market based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the coverage to the aggregate premiums of the coverage4 7b7 ,payment methodology ,the ,secretary shall provide under the program established under subsection 7a7 that if the allowable costs for a health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage in the individual or small group market for any plan year are more than #aje percent of the target amount1 the ,secretary shall pay to the issuer an amount equal to #ge percent of the allowable costs in excess of #aje percent of the target amount4 7c7 ,information collection ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which information is collected from health insurance issuers offering health insurance coverage in the individual or small group market for purposes of carrying out this section4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,allowable costs 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of allowable costs of a health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage in the individual or small group market for any year is an amount equal to the total costs 7other than administrative costs7 of such issuer in providing benefits covered by such coverage4 7,b7 ,certain reductions ,allowable costs shall reduced by any-- 7i7 risk adjustment payments received under section #acda of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjfa72 7ii7 reinsurance payments received pursuant to a waiver approved under section #accb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjeb72 and 7iii7 payments received pursuant to section #gjcjd4 7#b7 ,additional terms ,for purposes of this section1 the terms health insurance issuer1 health insurance coverage1 individual market1 and small group market have the meanings given such terms in section #bgia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ia74 7#c7 ,target amount ,the target amount of health insurance coverage offered in the individual or small group market for any year is an amount equal to the total premiums 7including any premium subsidies under any governmental program71 reduced by the administrative costs of the coverage4 7e7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the provisions of this section by subregulatory guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise4 7f7 ,appropriation ,there are appropriated1 out of any monies in the ,treasury not otherwise obligated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #gjcji4 ,coverage of in vitro diagnostic products 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjja of division ,f of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,qualified in vitro diagnostic products and the administration of such in vitro diagnostic products4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,terms4--,the terms and inserting the following3 ,terms4--,in this section3 7#a7 ,health insurance terms ,the terms 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,qualified in vitro diagnostic product 7,a7 ,the term qualified in vitro diagnostic product means an in vitro diagnostic product 7as defined in section #hji4c7;a7 of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 for the detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b or the diagnosis of the virus that causes ,,covid-#ai that is approved1 cleared1 or authorized under section #eaj7k71 #eac1 #eae1 or #efd of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj7k71 #cfj;c1 #cfj;e1 and #cfj;bbb-#c74 7,b7 ,such term includes an in vitro diagnostic test that-- 7i7 subject to subparagraph 7,c71 is developed and used in a laboratory certified to perform high-complexity testing pursuant to section #cec of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfc;a7 and with respect to which such laboratory-- 7,i7 validates prior to use for the detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b or the diagnosis of the virus that causes ,,covid-#ai1 including by obtaining confirmation of validation using an assay authorized under section #efd of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;bbb-#c72 7,,ii7 notifies the ,secretary of such use2 and 7,,iii7 includes a statement together with the results of the test that reads3 ,this test has not been ,,fda cleared or approved4 ,this test has been authorized by ,,fda under an emergency use authorization for use by authorized laboratories4 ,this test has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from ,,sars-,co,v-#b1 not for any other viruses or pathogens2 7ii7 is developed and used in a laboratory certified to perform high-complexity testing pursuant to section #cec of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfc;a7 and such laboratory-- 7,i7 is operating under an authorization of the ,state 7as defined in section #b of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bja77 in which such laboratory is located and such ,state has notified the ,secretary of its intention to review tests intended to diagnose ,,sars-,co,v-#b or diagnose the virus that causes ,,covid-#ai to be used in such ,state2 7,,ii7 has notified the ,secretary of such use for such purpose in such ,state2 and 7,,iii7 includes a statement together with the results of the test that reads3 ,this test was developed for use as a part of a response to the public health emergency declared to address the outbreak of ,,covid-#ai4 ,this test has not been reviewed by the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 or 7iii7 is developed by a commercial test manufacturer that1 with respect to such test-- 7,i7 validates such test prior to use to detect ,,sars-,co,v-#b or diagnose the virus that causes ,,covid-#ai1 including by obtaining confirmation of validation using an assay authorized under section #efd of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;bbb-#c72 7,,ii7 notifies the ,secretary of such use2 and 7,,iii7 includes a statement together with the results of the test that reads3 ,this test has not been ,,fda cleared or approved4 ,this test has been authorized by ,,fda under an emergency use authorization for use by authorized laboratories4 ,this test has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from ,,sars-,co,v-#b1 not for any other viruses or pathogens4 7,c7 ,such term shall not include a test described in clause 7i7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 if-- 7i7 the emergency use authorization request submitted by a laboratory or manufacturer described in such respective clause with respect to such test has been denied2 or 7ii7 such laboratory or manufacturer does not submit such a request within #ae business days of the notification under subclause 7,,ii7 of such respective subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #aije7;a77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77#c771 as added by section #fjjd7;a77#a7 of division ,f of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act7 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 qualified in vitro diagnostic products 7as defined in section #fjja7;d7 of division ,f of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act7 and the administration of such in vitro diagnostic products2 4 #gjcaj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding surprise medical bills 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,surprise medical bills can be financially devastating for consumers4 7#b7 ,surprise medical bills are often unavoidable and occur in situations where consumers have no ability to reasonably choose an in-network provider or insurance company networks are too narrow for consumers to be able to access seamless in-network care4 7#c7 ,consumers and their financial stability should not be caught in the middle between insurance companies and health care providers4 7#d7 ,it is imperative that ,congress enacts a comprehensive1 long-term solution to protect consumers and end surprise medical billing4 7#e7 ,during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 consumers across the country will increasingly require emergency or unanticipated health care services and at the same time may have limited access to in-network providers due to the increased demand on the health care system and it is critical that they are not deterred from seeking care due to the threat of a surprise medical bill4 7#f7 ,the virus is now spreading faster in the ,united ,states than anywhere else in the world and experts indicate that day by day1 more hospital beds will be full1 more resources will be depleted1 and the virus will claim more lives4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that1 during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic-- 7#a7 heath care providers should refrain from balance billing consumers for out-of-network claims related to ,,covid-#ai testing or treatment and insurance companies should do their utmost to secure access to in-network treatment for their plan participants1 including providing adequate reimbursement rates for services2 and 7#b7 consumers' cost-sharing should be limited to what they would have paid if the providers testing or treating them for ,,covid-#ai were in-network for their insurance plan4 ,,iv ,provisions relating to ,older ,americans ,act of #aife #gjdja4 ,combating ,hunger for ,older ,americans ,during ,coronavirus ,crisis 7a7 ,home delivered nutrition services criteria applicable under the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife during fiscal year #bjbj to respond to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency ,for purposes of ,state agencies determining the delivery of nutrition services under subpart #b of part ,c of title ,,iii of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj;f et seq471 during the portion of ,,covid-#ai public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 that occurs in the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,state agencies shall include among individuals receiving delivery because they are homebound an individual age #fj and older1 or an individual with a disability 7of any age71 who is unable to obtain nutrition because the individual is under a quarantine1 practicing social distancing1 or otherwise unable to leave home1 due to the emergency4 7b7 ,congregate nutrition services criteria applicable under the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife during fiscal year #bjbj to respond to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency ,if a ,state demonstrates1 to the satisfaction of the ,assistant ,secretary 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#cjjb71 that funds received by the ,state and attributable to funds appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #cjc7;b7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbc7;b771 including funds transferred under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#d7 of such section without regard to the exception referring to subparagraph 7,b7 specified in such subparagraph 7,a71 for fiscal year #bjbj are insufficient to satisfy the need for services under subpart ,i or subpart ,,ii of part ,c of title ,,iii of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj;d-#b et seq47 in fiscal year #bjbj during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall allow ,state and area agencies on aging1 without prior approval1 to transfer up to #ajj percent of the funds so received between subpart #a and subpart #b of such part ,c for use the ,state or area agency on aging considers appropriate to meet the needs of the area served4 7c7 ,waiver ,to facilitate implementation of subparts #a and #b of part ,c of title ,,iii of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj;e et seq47 during any portion of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 that occurs in the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,aging may waive the requirements for emergency meals to comply with the requirements of clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #cci7b77;,a7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj;g-#ba7b77;,a774 #gjdjb4 ,access of the ,state ,long-,term ,care ,ombudsman to residents of long-term care facilities during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency in fiscal year #bjbj ,during any portion of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 that occurs in the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,state ,long-,term ,care ,ombudsman shall have continuing direct access 7or other access through the use of technology to the greatest extent practicable7 to residents of long-term care facilities to provide the services described in section #gab7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeh;h7a77#c77;,b774 #gjdjc4 ,continuity of service and opportunities for participants in community service activities under title ,v of the of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife ,to ensure continuity of service and opportunities for participants in community service activities under title ,v of the of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef-cjefp71 the ,secretary of ,labor-- 7#a7 7,a7 may allow for individuals participating in such activities as of ,march #a1 #bjbj1 to extend their participation for a period that exceeds the period described in section #eah7;a77#c77;,b77i7 of such ,act if the ,secretary determines such extension is appropriate due to the effects of the ,,covid-#ai public heath emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d71 and 7,b7 may extend the average participation cap for eligible individuals applicable to grantees under section #ejb7;b77#a77;,c7 of such ,act to a cap the ,secretary determines is appropriate due to the effects of the ,,covid-#ai public heath emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d71 and 7#b7 may increase the amount available to pay the authorized administrative costs to an amount not to exceed #bj percent of the grant amount if the ,secretary determines that such increase is necessary to adequately respond to the additional administrative needs to respond to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d74 ,v ,public health policies ,a ,improving public health and medical response #gjeja4 ,reimbursement for additional health services relating to coronavirus ,title ,v of division ,a of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg7 is amended under the heading ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,office of the ,secretary--,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund is amended by inserting 1 or treatment related to ,,sars-,co,v-#b or ,,covid-#ai for uninsured individuals after or visits described in paragraph 7#b7 of such section for uninsured individuals4 #gjejb4 ,public health data system transformation ,subtitle ,c of title ,,xxviii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#ca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bhbb4 ,public health data system transformation 7a7 ,expanding ,,cdc and public health department capabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct activities to expand1 enhance1 and improve applicable public health data systems used by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 related to the interoperability and improvement of such systems 7including as it relates to preparedness for1 prevention and detection of1 and response to public health emergencies72 and 7,b7 award grants or cooperative agreements to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial public health departments for the expansion and modernization of public health data systems1 to assist public health departments in-- 7i7 assessing current data infrastructure capabilities and gaps to improve and increase consistency in data collection1 storage1 analysis and1 as appropriate1 to improve dissemination of public health-related information2 7ii7 improving secure public health data collection1 transmission1 exchange1 maintenance1 and analysis2 7iii7 improving the secure exchange of data between the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial public health departments1 public health organizations1 and health care providers1 including by public health officials in multiple jurisdictions within such ,state1 as appropriate1 and by simplifying and supporting reporting by health care providers1 as applicable1 pursuant to ,state law1 including through the use of health information technology2 7iv7 enhancing the interoperability of public health data systems 7including systems created or accessed by public health departments7 with health information technology1 including with health information technology certified under section #cjja7;c77#e72 7v7 supporting and training data systems1 data science1 and informatics personnel2 7vi7 supporting earlier disease and health condition detection1 such as through near real-time data monitoring1 to support rapid public health responses2 7vii7 supporting activities within the applicable jurisdiction related to the expansion and modernization of electronic case reporting2 and 7viii7 developing and disseminating information related to the use and importance of public health data4 7#b7 ,data standards ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall1 as appropriate and in consultation with the ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology1 designate data and technology standards 7including standards for interoperability7 for public health data systems1 with deference given to standards published by consensus-based standards development organizations with public input and voluntary consensus-based standards bodies4 7#c7 ,public-private partnerships ,the ,secretary may develop and utilize public-private partnerships for technical assistance1 training1 and related implementation support for ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial public health departments1 and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 on the expansion and modernization of electronic case reporting and public health data systems1 as applicable4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,health information technology standards ,the ,secretary may not award a grant or cooperative agreement under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 unless the applicant uses or agrees to use standards endorsed by the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology pursuant to section #cjja7;c77#a7 or adopted by the ,secretary under section #cjjd4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an applicant if the ,secretary determines that the activities under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 cannot otherwise be carried out within the applicable jurisdiction4 7#c7 ,application ,a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial health department applying for a grant or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include information describing-- 7,a7 the activities that will be supported by the grant or cooperative agreement2 and 7,b7 how the modernization of the public health data systems involved will support or impact the public health infrastructure of the health department1 including a description of remaining gaps1 if any1 and the actions needed to address such gaps4 7c7 ,strategy and implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a coordinated strategy and an accompanying implementation plan that identifies and demonstrates the measures the ,secretary will utilize to-- 7#a7 update and improve applicable public health data systems used by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7#b7 carry out the activities described in this section to support the improvement of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial public health data systems4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall consult with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial health departments1 professional medical and public health associations1 associations representing hospitals or other health care entities1 health information technology experts1 and other appropriate public or private entities regarding the plan and grant program to modernize public health data systems pursuant to this section4 ,activities under this subsection may include the provision of technical assistance and training related to the exchange of information by such public health data systems used by relevant health care and public health entities at the local1 ,state1 ,federal1 ,tribal1 and territorial levels1 and the development and utilization of public-private partnerships for implementation support applicable to this section4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 a description of any barriers to-- 7,a7 public health authorities implementing interoperable public health data systems and electronic case reporting2 7,b7 the exchange of information pursuant to electronic case reporting2 or 7,c7 reporting by health care providers using such public health data systems1 as appropriate1 and pursuant to ,state law2 7#b7 an assessment of the potential public health impact of implementing electronic case reporting and interoperable public health data systems2 and 7#c7 a description of the activities carried out pursuant to this section4 7f7 ,electronic case reporting ,in this section1 the term electronic case reporting means the automated identification1 generation1 and bilateral exchange of reports of health events among electronic health record or health information technology systems and public health authorities4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 4 #gjejc4 ,reporting on ,,covid-#ai testing and results ,state and local governments1 laboratories1 and health systems receiving funds or assistance pursuant to division ,a of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg7 or pursuant to division ,a of this ,act shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the respective ,state ,emergency ,operations ,center and ,state and local public health departments1 receive regular and real-time reporting on data1 in a timely manner1 on testing and results1 including positive and negative laboratory results1 as well as reporting on cases and severe outcomes resulting from ,,covid-#ai1 as determined by the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7#b7 such data is transmitted in a regular and timely manner to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 #gjejd4 ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,,covid-#ai response line 7a7 ,in general ,during the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj with respect to ,,covid-#ai1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall maintain a toll-free telephone number to address public health queries1 including questions concerning ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #gjeje4 ,awareness campaign ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and in coordination with other offices and agencies1 as appropriate1 shall award competitive grants or contracts to one or more public or private entities to carry out a national campaign1 based on available scientific evidence1 to increase awareness and knowledge of ,,covid-#ai1 including countering stigma associated with ,,covid-#ai and improving information on the availability of diagnostic testing and other related services at community health centers4 #gjejf4 ,additional funding for ,medical ,reserve ,corps ,section #bhac of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#ae7 is amended by striking #aa1bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ca1bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba and #aa1bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 #gjejg4 ,flexibility for members of ,national ,health ,service ,corps during emergency period ,subsection 7a7 of section #ccc of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,during an emergency period 7as defined in section #aace7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,secretary may1 notwithstanding this subpart and subpart ,,iii1 assign members of the ,corps to provide such health services at such places and for such number of hours as the ,secretary determines necessary to respond to the emergency1 provided that-- 7,a7 the members voluntarily agree to such assignment and hours2 7,b7 the places to which such members are assigned are within a reasonable distance of the places to which the respective members were assigned or were to be assigned absent a waiver under this paragraph2 and 7,c7 the minimum number of hours required are the same as were required prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 #gjejh4 ,ready ,reserve ,corps 7a7 ,commissioned corps and ready reserve corps ,section #bjc of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking a ,ready ,reserve ,corps for service in time of national emergency and inserting 1 for service in time of a public health or national emergency1 a ,ready ,reserve ,corps2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking research and inserting ,reserve ,corps2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting during public health or national emergencies before the period2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 consistent with paragraph 7#a7 after shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting during such emergencies after members2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 consistent with subparagraph 7,c7 before the period2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,statutory references to reserve ,a reference in any ,federal statute1 except in the case of subsection 7b71 to the ,reserve ,corps of the ,public ,health ,service or to the reserve of the ,public ,health ,service shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,ready ,reserve ,corps4 4 7b7 ,deployment readiness ,section #bjc;,a7a77#a77;,b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjd;a7a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,active ,reserves and inserting ,ready ,reserve ,corps4 7c7 ,retirement of commissioned officers ,section #baa of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7in the case of an officer in the ,reserve ,corps7 each place it appears2 7#b7 by striking the ,service each place it appears and inserting the ,regular ,corps2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking or an officer of the ,reserve ,corps2 and 7ii7 by inserting or under section #bba7;a77#ai7 after subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,regular or ,reserve ,corps and inserting ,regular ,corps or ,ready ,reserve ,corps2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking the ,regular or ,reserve ,corps of4 7d7 ,rights1 privileges1 etc4 of officers and surviving beneficiaries ,section #bba of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,chapter #abbc1 ,retired ,pay for ,non-,regular ,service4 7#bj7 ,section #abfja1 ,compensation3 ,reserve on active duty accepting from any person4 7#ba7 ,section #abfhd1 ,reserves3 separation for absence without authority or sentence to imprisonment4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,health1 ,education1 and ,welfare or his designee and inserting ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services or the designee of such secretary2 7,b7 by striking 7b7 ,the authority vested and inserting the following3 7b7 7#a7 ,the authority vested 2 7,c7 by striking ,for purposes of and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,for purposes of 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#ai7 of subsection 7a71 the terms ,military department1 ,secretary concerned1 and ,armed forces in such title #aj shall be deemed to include1 respectively1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,commissioned ,corps4 4 #gjeji4 ,limitation on liability for volunteer health care professionals during ,,covid-#ai emergency response 7a7 ,limitation on liability ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a health care professional shall not be liable under ,federal or ,state law for any harm caused by an act or omission of the professional in the provision of health care services during the public health emergency with respect to ,,covid-#ai declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 if-- 7#a7 the professional is providing health care services in response to such public health emergency1 as a volunteer2 and 7#b7 the act or omission occurs-- 7,a7 in the course of providing health care services2 7,b7 in the health care professional's capacity as a volunteer2 7,c7 in the course of providing health care services that are within the scope of the license1 registration1 or certification of the volunteer1 as defined by the ,state of licensure1 registration1 or certification2 and 7,d7 in a good faith belief that the individual being treated is in need of health care services4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 does not apply if-- 7#a7 the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct1 gross negligence1 reckless misconduct1 or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the health care professional2 or 7#b7 the health care professional rendered the health care services under the influence 7as determined pursuant to applicable ,state law7 of alcohol or an intoxicating drug4 7c7 ,preemption 7#a7 ,in general ,this section preempts the laws of a ,state or any political subdivision of a ,state to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section1 unless such laws provide greater protection from liability4 7#b7 ,volunteer protection act ,protections afforded by this section are in addition to those provided by the ,volunteer ,protection ,act of #aiig 7,public ,law #aje-ai74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term harm includes physical1 nonphysical1 economic1 and noneconomic losses2 7#b7 the term health care professional means an individual who is licensed1 registered1 or certified under ,federal or ,state law to provide health care services2 7#c7 the term health care services means any services provided by a health care professional1 or by any individual working under the supervision of a health care professional that relate to-- 7,a7 the diagnosis1 prevention1 or treatment of ,,covid-#ai2 or 7,b7 the assessment or care of the health of a human being for ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#d7 the term volunteer means a health care professional who1 with respect to the health care services rendered1 does not receive compensation or any other thing of value in lieu of compensation1 which compensation-- 7,a7 includes a payment under any insurance policy or health plan1 or under any ,federal or ,state health benefits program2 and 7,b7 excludes receipt of items to be used exclusively for rendering health care services in the health care professional's capacity as a volunteer described in subsection 7a77#a7 and excludes any reimbursement for travel to the site where the volunteer services are being rendered and any payments in cash or kind to cover room and board1 if services are being rendered more than #ge miles from the volunteer's principal place of residence4 7e7 ,applicability ,this section applies only with respect to a claim for a harm caused by an act or omission occurring-- 7#a7 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 during the period of the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 ,b ,tribal health #gjeba4 ,improving ,state1 local1 and ,tribal public health security ,section #cai;,c-#a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#c;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking and local and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 be an ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 or a consortium of ,indian tribes or tribal organizations2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 as applicable after including2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77viii7-- 7,i7 by inserting and tribal after with ,state2 7,,ii7 by striking 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 and inserting and tribal educational agencies 7as defined in sections #haja and #facb1 respectively1 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting and tribal after and ,state2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and tribal and inserting tribal1 and urban ,indian organization2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribes1 and urban ,indian organizations after public health2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian organizations1 after local emergency plans12 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking through #bjbc and inserting and #bjbj2 and 7ii7 by inserting before the period 2 and #fij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc for awards pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 7subject to the authority of the ,secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e77 and paragraph 7#h71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph 7#h72 7,b7 in the heading of paragraph 7#c71 by inserting for ,states after amount2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,tribal eligible entities 7,a7 ,determination of funding amount 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award at least #aj cooperative agreements under this section1 in amounts not less than the minimum amount determined under clause 7ii71 to eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 that submits to the ,secretary an application that meets the criteria of the ,secretary for the receipt of such an award and that meets other reasonable implementation conditions established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes1 for such awards4 ,if the ,secretary receives more than #aj applications under this section from eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 that meet the criteria and conditions described in the previous sentence1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes1 may make additional awards under this section to such entities4 7ii7 ,minimum amount ,in determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes1 shall first determine an amount the ,secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,available until expended ,amounts provided to a tribal eligible entity under a cooperative agreement under this section for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such entity during the entirety of the performance period1 for the purposes for which said funds were provided4 7,c7 ,no matching requirement ,subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d74 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,special rules related to tribal eligible entities 7#a7 ,modifications ,after consultation with ,indian tribes1 the ,secretary may make necessary and appropriate modifications to the program under this section to facilitate the use of the cooperative agreement program by eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d74 7#b7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of this section 7including regulations7 that the ,secretary administers in connection with this section if the ,secretary finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of this program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d74 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 relating to labor standards or the environment4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations on the design of this program with respect to such tribes and organizations to ensure the effectiveness of the program in enhancing the security of ,indian tribes with respect to public health emergencies4 7#d7 ,reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and as an addendum to the biennial evaluations required under subsection 7k71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 shall-- 7i7 conduct a review of the implementation of this section with respect to eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 including any factors that may have limited its success2 and 7ii7 submit a report describing the results of the review described in clause 7i7 to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,subcommittee on ,indigenous ,people of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,analysis of tribal public health emergency infrastructure limitation ,the ,secretary shall include in the initial report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 a description of any public health emergency infrastructure limitation encountered by eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d74 4 #gjebb4 ,provision of items to ,indian programs and facilities 7a7 ,strategic national stockpile ,section #cai;,f-#b7;a77#c77;,g7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7a77#c77;,g77 is amended by inserting 1 and1 in the case that the ,secretary deploys the stockpile under this subparagraph1 ensure1 in coordination with the applicable ,states and programs and facilities1 that appropriate drugs1 vaccines and other biological products1 medical devices1 and other supplies are deployed by the ,secretary directly to health programs or facilities operated by the ,indian ,health ,service1 an ,indian tribe1 a tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 or an inter-tribal consortium 7as defined in section #eja of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echa77 or through an urban ,indian organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act71 while avoiding duplicative distributions to such programs or facilities before the semicolon4 7b7 ,distribution of qualified pandemic or epidemic products to ,,ihs facilities ,title ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bda et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cai;,f-#d the following3 #cai;,f-#e4 ,distribution of qualified pandemic or epidemic products to ,indian programs and facilities ,in the case that the ,secretary distributes qualified pandemic or epidemic products 7as defined in section #cai;,f-#c7;i77#g77 to ,states or other entities1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 in coordination with the applicable ,states and programs and facilities1 that1 as appropriate1 such products are distributed directly to health programs or facilities operated by the ,indian ,health ,service1 an ,indian tribe1 a tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 or an inter-tribal consortium 7as defined in section #eja of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echa77 or through an urban ,indian organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act71 while avoiding duplicative distributions to such programs or facilities4 4 ,c ,medical product supply chain improvements #gjeca4 ,shortages of essential devices ,chapter ,v of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ebj the following3 #ebj;,a4 ,discontinuance or interruption in the production of essential devices during public health emergencies 7a7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,a manufacturer or contract terminal sterilizer of an essential device shall notify the ,secretary-- 7,a7 in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 when such manufacturer or sterilizer becomes aware of-- 7i7 a permanent discontinuance in the manufacture of the device 7except for a permanent discontinuance as a result of an approved modification of the device72 7ii7 an interruption in the manufacture of the device that is likely to lead to a shortage or meaningful disruption in the supply of that device in the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 any other situation or circumstance that is likely to lead to a shortage or meaningful disruption in the supply of that device in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,c71 of the reason for such discontinuance1 interruption1 or other situation or circumstance4 7#b7 ,required inclusions ,a notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,the name of the device1 including the ,device ,identifier or ,national ,product ,code for the device1 if applicable4 7,b7 ,the name of the manufacturer of the device4 7,c7 ,the reason for the notification1 including whether any of the following reasons apply3 7i7 ,requirements related to complying with quality system regulations4 7ii7 ,shortage of a material used in the manufacture of the device4 7iii7 ,shortage of a component1 part1 or accessory of the device4 7iv7 ,delay in shipping of the device4 7v7 ,increased demand for the device4 7vi7 ,natural disaster4 7vii7 ,cyber security4 7viii7 ,facility closure4 7ix7 ,other reasons as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7,d7 ,the estimated duration of the discontinuance1 interruption1 or other situation or circumstance4 7,e7 ,any other information the manufacturer deems relevant4 7#c7 ,timing ,the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted1 in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 no later than #f months prior to the date of the discontinuance1 interruption1 or other situation or circumstance2 or 7,b7 if compliance with subparagraph 7,a7 is not possible1 as soon as is practicable1 and in no case later than #e business days after the manufacturer becomes aware of an event1 situation1 or circumstance requiring notification under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,distribution 7#a7 ,public availability ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall distribute1 through such means as the ,secretary deems appropriate1 information on any discontinuance1 interruption1 or other situation or circumstance described in subsection 7a7 to appropriate organizations1 including to hospitals1 physicians and other health care providers1 patients1 and supply chain partners4 7#b7 ,public health exception ,the ,secretary may choose not to make information collected under this section publicly available pursuant to this section if the ,secretary determines that the disclosure of such information would adversely affect public health1 such as by increasing the possibility of an unnecessary over-purchase or other disruption of the availability of medical products to patients4 7c7 ,confidentiality ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the ,secretary to disclose any information that is a trade secret or confidential information subject to section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,failure to meet requirements ,if a person fails to submit information as required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall issue a letter to such person setting forth the basis for noncompliance and informing such person of a failure to comply2 7#b7 within #cj calendar days from the issuance of a letter under paragraph 7#a71 the person who receives such letter shall submit to the ,secretary a written response to such letter setting forth the basis for noncompliance and providing information required under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 not later than #de calendar days after the issuance of a letter under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make such letter and any response to such letter under paragraph 7#b7 available to the public on the public website of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 with appropriate redactions made to protect information described in subsection 7c71 except that1 if the ,secretary determines that the letter under paragraph 7#a7 was issued in error or1 after review of such response1 the person had a reasonable basis for not notifying as required under subsection 7a71 the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply4 7e7 ,expedited inspections and reviews ,if1 based on notifications described in subsection 7a7 or any other relevant information1 the ,secretary concludes that there is1 or is likely to be1 a shortage of a device described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 expedite the review of premarket submissions under sections #eaj7k71 #eac7;f77#b71 #eae1 and #ebj7m71 that could help mitigate or prevent such shortage2 or 7#b7 expedite an inspection or reinspection of an establishment that could help mitigate or prevent such shortage4 7f7 ,effect of notification ,the submission of a notification under subsection 7a7 shall not be construed-- 7#a7 as an admission that any product that is the subject of such notification violates any provision of this ,act2 or 7#b7 as evidence of the entity's intent to market the product for an indication or use for which the product has not been approved or cleared by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,identification of essential devices 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event of1 or in advance of1 a declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 the ,secretary shall designate and make publicly available1 including on the public website of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 a list of devices that are critical to preventing1 screening1 diagnosing1 treating1 or mitigating the spread of a disease or condition during such emergency4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in developing such list1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the medical necessity of devices2 7,b7 the urgency to prevent serious injury or death2 and 7,c7 the availability of other devices4 7#c7 ,updates ,during the course of such public health emergency1 the ,secretary shall update the list of essential devices as necessary1 including adding and removing devices4 7h7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,essential device ,the term essential device means a device designated in a list in effect under subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer means the entity that holds the medical device marketing submission1 or if a medical device marketing submission is not required1 the entity responsible for listing the medical device under section #eaj4 7#c7 ,meaningful disruption ,the term meaningful disruption-- 7,a7 means a change in production that is reasonably likely to lead to a reduction in the supply of an essential device that is more than negligible and affects the ability to fill orders or meet expected demand for the device of the manufacturer or contract terminal sterilizer involved2 and 7,b7 does not include1 so long as the manufacturer expects to resume operations in a short period of time1 not to exceed #f months1 interruptions in-- 7i7 manufacturing due to matters such as routine maintenance or insignificant changes2 or 7ii7 manufacturing of components or raw materials4 7#d7 ,shortage ,the term shortage1 with respect to a device1 means a period of time when the demand or projected demand for the device within the ,united ,states exceeds the supply of the device or a comparable device of that manufacturer or another manufacturer1 including as a result of discontinuance of a device or an interruption in the manufacturing or importation of a device or a component of a device or the device constituent of a combination product4 4 #gjecb4 ,authority to destroy counterfeit devices 7a7 ,in general ,section #hja7;a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cha7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the fourth sentence1 by inserting or counterfeit device after counterfeit drug2 and 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall cause the destruction of and all that follows through liable for costs pursuant to subsection 7c74 and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall cause the destruction of any such article refused admission unless such article is exported1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 within ninety days of the date of notice of such refusal or within such additional time as may be permitted pursuant to such regulations1 except that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may destroy1 without the opportunity for export1 any drug or device refused admission under this section1 if such drug or device is valued at an amount that is #b1ejj or less 7or such higher amount as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may set by regulation pursuant to section #dih7;a77#a7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #adih7;a77#a777 and was not brought into compliance as described under subsection 7b74 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall issue regulations providing for notice and an opportunity to appear before the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and introduce testimony1 as described in the first sentence of this subsection1 on destruction of a drug or device under the seventh sentence of this subsection4 ,the regulations shall provide that prior to destruction1 appropriate due process is available to the owner or consignee seeking to challenge the decision to destroy the drug or device4 ,where the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services provides notice and an opportunity to appear and introduce testimony on the destruction of a drug or device1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall store and1 as applicable1 dispose of the drug or device after the issuance of the notice1 except that the owner and consignee shall remain liable for costs pursuant to subsection 7c744 7b7 ,definition ,section #bja7;h7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as clauses 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7#b7 after making such redesignations-- 7,a7 by striking 7h7 ,the term and inserting 7h77#a7 ,the term2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the term counterfeit device means a device which1 or the container1 packaging1 or labeling of which1 without authorization1 bears a trademark1 trade name1 or other identifying mark1 imprint1 or symbol1 or any likeness thereof1 or is manufactured using a design1 of a device manufacturer1 packer1 or distributor other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured1 packed1 or distributed such device and which thereby falsely purports or is represented to be the product of1 or to have been packed or distributed by1 such other device manufacturer1 packer1 or distributor4 7#c7 ,for purposes of subparagraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 the term manufactured refers to any of the following activities3 manufacture1 preparation1 propagation1 compounding1 assembly1 or processing2 and 7,b7 the term manufacturer means a person who is engaged in any of the activities listed in clause 7,a74 4 #gjecc4 ,requiring the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile to include certain types of medical supplies ,section #cai;,f-#b7;a77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7a77#a77 is amended by inserting 7including personal protective equipment1 ancillary medical supplies1 and other supplies required for the administration of drugs1 vaccines and other biological products1 medical devices1 and diagnostic tests7' after other supplies4 #gjecd4 ,reporting requirement for drug manufacturers 7a7 ,establishments in a foreign country ,section #eaj7;i7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj7;i77 is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall apply to establishments within a foreign country engaged in the manufacture1 preparation1 propagation1 compounding1 or processing of any drug1 including the active pharmaceutical ingredient1 that is required to be listed pursuant to subsection 7j74 ,such requirements shall apply regardless of whether the drug1 including the active pharmaceutical ingredient1 undergoes further manufacture1 preparation1 propagation1 compounding1 or processing at a separate establishment outside the ,united ,states prior to being imported or offered for import into the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,listing of drugs ,section #eaj7;j7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj7;j77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 in the case of a drug contained in the applicable list1 a certification that the registrant has-- 7i7 identified every other establishment where manufacturing is performed for the drug2 and 7ii7 notified each known foreign establishment engaged in the manufacture1 preparation1 propagation1 compounding1 or processing of the drug1 including the active pharmaceutical ingredient1 of the inclusion of the drug in the list and the obligation to register4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 each person who registers with the ,secretary under this section shall report to the ,secretary by electronic means in a form and manner as specified by the ,secretary1 with regard to drugs1 once during the month of ,march of each year1 once during the month of ,june of each year1 once during the month of ,september of each year1 and once during the month of ,december of each year1 on the amount of each listed drug that was manufactured1 prepared1 propagated1 compounded1 or processed at each establishment registered by such person since the date the person last made a report under this paragraph4 ,such amount shall include the number of dosage units for each finished drug product intended for distribution in the ,united ,states1 or amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient intended for distribution in the ,united ,states4 ,the ,secretary may require information reported under this subparagraph to be further delineated in such manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may issue an order exempting certain biological products or categories of biological products licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act from some or all of the reporting requirements under such subparagraph if the ,secretary determines that the application of such requirements to such products 7or categories thereof7 is not necessary to protect the public health4 4 7c7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed-- 7,a7 to limit or narrow1 in any manner1 the meaning or application of the provisions of subsection 7i7 or 7j7 of section #eaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj72 or 7,b7 to affect any determination under either such subsection made prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed-- 7,a7 to limit or narrow the ability of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to share confidential commercial information pursuant to a memorandum of understanding1 entered into before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this section1 between the ,food and ,drug ,administration and another ,federal department or agency2 or 7,b7 as authorizing the ,secretary to disclose any information that is confidential commercial or trade secret information subject to section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjece4 ,national ,centers of ,excellence in ,continuous ,pharmaceutical ,manufacturing 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjaf of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cii;h7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjaf4 ,national ,centers of ,excellence in ,continuous ,pharmaceutical ,manufacturing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs-- 7#a7 shall solicit and1 beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,centers of ,excellence in ,continuous ,pharmaceutical ,manufacturing ,act of #bjai1 receive requests from institutions of higher education to be designated as a ,national ,center of ,excellence in ,continuous ,pharmaceutical ,manufacturing 7in this section referred to as a ,national ,center of ,excellence7 to support the advancement and development of continuous manufacturing2 and 7#b7 shall so designate any institution of higher education that-- 7,a7 requests such designation2 and 7,b7 meets the criteria specified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,request for designation ,a request for designation under subsection 7a7 shall be made to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,any such request shall include a description of how the institution of higher education meets or plans to meet each of the criteria specified in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,criteria for designation described ,the criteria specified in this subsection with respect to an institution of higher education are that the institution has1 as of the date of the submission of a request under subsection 7a7 by such institution-- 7#a7 physical and technical capacity for research and development of continuous manufacturing2 7#b7 manufacturing knowledge-sharing networks with other institutions of higher education1 large and small pharmaceutical manufacturers1 generic and nonprescription manufacturers1 contract manufacturers1 and other entities2 7#c7 proven capacity to design and demonstrate new1 highly effective technology for use in continuous manufacturing2 7#d7 a track record for creating and transferring knowledge with respect to continuous manufacturing2 7#e7 the potential to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing2 and 7#f7 experience in participating in and leading a continuous manufacturing technology partnership with other institutions of higher education1 large and small pharmaceutical manufacturers1 generic and nonprescription manufacturers1 contract manufacturers1 and other entities-- 7,a7 to support companies with continuous manufacturing in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to support ,federal agencies with technical assistance1 which may include regulatory and quality metric guidance as applicable1 for advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing2 7,c7 with respect to continuous manufacturing1 to organize and conduct research and development activities needed to create new and more effective technology1 capture and disseminate expertise1 create intellectual property1 and maintain technological leadership2 7,d7 to develop best practices for designing continuous manufacturing2 and 7,e7 to assess and respond to the workforce needs for continuous manufacturing1 including the development of training programs if needed4 7d7 ,termination of designation ,the ,secretary may terminate the designation of any ,national ,center of ,excellence designated under this section if the ,secretary determines such ,national ,center of ,excellence no longer meets the criteria specified in subsection 7c74 ,not later than #fj days before the effective date of such a termination1 the ,secretary shall provide written notice to the ,national ,center of ,excellence1 including the rationale for such termination4 7e7 ,conditions for designation ,as a condition of designation as a ,national ,center of ,excellence under this section1 the ,secretary shall require that an institution of higher education enter into an agreement with the ,secretary under which the institution agrees-- 7#a7 to collaborate directly with the ,food and ,drug ,administration to publish the reports required by subsection 7g72 7#b7 to share data with the ,food and ,drug ,administration regarding best practices and research generated through the funding under subsection 7f72 7#c7 to develop1 along with industry partners 7which may include large and small biopharmaceutical manufacturers1 generic and nonprescription manufacturers1 and contract manufacturers7 and another institution or institutions designated under this section1 if any1 a roadmap for developing a continuous manufacturing workforce2 7#d7 to develop1 along with industry partners and other institutions designated under this section1 a roadmap for strengthening existing1 and developing new1 relationships with other institutions2 and 7#e7 to provide an annual report to the ,food and ,drug ,administration regarding the institution's activities under this section1 including a description of how the institution continues to meet and make progress on the criteria listed in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award funding1 through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 to the ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section for the purpose of studying and recommending improvements to continuous manufacturing1 including such improvements as may enable the ,centers-- 7,a7 to continue to meet the conditions specified in subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 to expand capacity for research on1 and development of1 continuing manufacturing4 7#b7 ,consistency with ,,fda mission ,as a condition on receipt of funding under this subsection1 a ,national ,center of ,excellence shall agree to consider any input from the ,secretary regarding the use of funding that would-- 7,a7 help to further the advancement of continuous manufacturing through the ,national ,center of ,excellence2 and 7,b7 be relevant to the mission of the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #hj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding a ,national ,center for ,excellence designated under this section from receiving funds under any other provision of this ,act or any other ,federal law4 7g7 ,annual review and reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,beginning not later than one year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to ,congress a report describing the activities1 partnerships and collaborations1 ,federal policy recommendations1 previous and continuing funding1 and findings of1 and any other applicable information from1 the ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section2 and 7,b7 make such report available to the public in an easily accessible electronic format on the website of the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7#b7 ,review of national centers of excellence and potential designees ,the ,secretary shall periodically review the ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section to ensure that such ,national ,centers of ,excellence continue to meet the criteria for designation under this section4 7#c7 ,report on long-term vision of ,,fda role ,not later than #b years after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section1 shall submit a report to the ,congress on the long-term vision of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services on the role of the ,food and ,drug ,administration in supporting continuous manufacturing1 including-- 7,a7 a national framework of principles related to the implementation and regulation of continuous manufacturing2 7,b7 a plan for the development of ,federal regulations and guidance for how advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing can be incorporated into the development of pharmaceuticals and regulatory responsibilities of the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 and 7,c7 appropriate feedback solicited from the public1 which may include other institutions1 large and small biopharmaceutical manufacturers1 generic and nonprescription manufacturers1 and contract manufacturers4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced manufacturing ,the term advanced manufacturing means an approach for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals that incorporates novel technology1 or uses an established technique or technology in a new or innovative way 7such as continuous manufacturing where the input materials are continuously transformed within the process by two or more unit operations7 that enhances drug quality or improves the manufacturing process4 7#b7 ,continuous manufacturing ,the term continuous manufacturing-- 7,a7 means a process where the input materials are continuously fed into and transformed within the process1 and the processed output materials are continuously removed from the system2 and 7,b7 consists of an integrated process that consists of a series of two or more unit operations4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs4 4 7b7 ,transition rule ,section #cjaf of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cii;h71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this section1 shall apply with respect to grants awarded under such section before such date of enactment4 ,d ,public ,health ,extenders #gjeda4 ,extension for community health centers1 the ,national ,health ,service ,corps1 and teaching health centers that operate ,,gme programs 7a7 ,community health centers ,section #ajejc7;b77#a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b-#b7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking 1 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 and #b1ege1cdb1dff for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj2 and 7,h7 #ffh1dic1aea for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 and 4 7b7 ,national health service corps ,section #ajejc7;b77#b7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b-#b7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and #bjai2 and and inserting through #bjbj2 and2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking #aii1ehi1jda for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting #ea1hjh1bbj for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs ,section #cdj;,h7g77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bef;h7g77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and #bjai and inserting through #bjbj and2 7#b7 by striking #ha1dde1bje for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting #ba1ada1jif for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 #gjedb4 ,diabetes programs 7a7 ,type ,i ,section #ccj;,b7b77#b77;,d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#b7;b77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking and #bjai1 and #if1ege1cdb for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj1 and #be1jfh1did for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,indians ,section #ccj;,c7c77#b77;,d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#c7;c77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking and #bjai1 and #if1ege1cdb for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj1 and #be1jfh1did for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 ,e ,other ,extenders #gjeea4 ,extension of sexual risk avoidance education program ,section #eaj of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and #bjai and for the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking and #bjai and for the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7,c7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b77;,a71 and 7#b77;,b77i71 by striking with respect to such period1 for fiscal year #bjbj each place it appears and inserting with respect to such period1 for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking and #bjai and #dh1bhg1fga for the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj1 and #ab1ecd1bdg for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 #gjeeb4 ,extension of personal responsibility education program ,section #eac of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking through #bjai and for the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending ,november #cj1 #bjbj2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a71 by striking #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjbj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking through #bjai and #dh1bhg1fga for the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,may #bb1 #bjbj and inserting through #bjbj1 and #ab1ecd1bdg for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbj4 ,f ,miscellaneous #gjefa4 ,health ,provider ,loan ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which loans shall be made to eligible health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7b7 ,program requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish standards and guidelines for application1 loan amount1 repayment1 and extension1 and shall consider the eligible health care organization's financial condition1 service in an area heavily impacted by the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 or other factors deemed appropriate4 7c7 ,eligible health care organizations ,to be eligible for a loan under subsection 7a71 an entity shall-- 7#a7 be a health care provider or supplier that receives assistance or otherwise participates in the ,medicare or ,medicaid program under title ,,xviii or ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie and #acif et seq471 including a hospital1 critical access hospital1 skilled nursing facility1 physician practice1 home health provider1 community health center1 ambulatory surgical care center1 or hospice2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,interest ,a loan under this section shall have a rate of interest of not to exceed #b percent4 ,interest shall begin to accrue on the date that is #fj days after the date of origination4 7#b7 ,term ,the term of a loan under this section shall be #a year minus one day4 ,a borrower shall have the option to extend such term for a total of not to exceed #ai years4 ,further extensions may be granted if approval by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,security ,an eligible health care organization shall not be required to provide security for a loan under this section4 7#d7 ,payments ,loan payments shall be made on a biannual basis4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7f7 ,use of certain funds ,loan recipients may use funds such recipients were awarded under the ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund or the ,health ,provider ,assistance ,fund established under section #efb to repay loans awarded under this section1 provided the funds from the ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund or the ,health ,provider ,assistance ,fund were awarded based on foregone revenue4 7g7 ,clarification ,no individual1 employer1 or other entity may be restricted from participating in or benefitting from any exemption or benefit under this section1 based on any factor that is unrelated to its qualifications to perform the required services4 7h7 ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 and there is appropriated1 to carry out this section1 #hj1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 to remain available until expended4 ,h ,emergency ,coronavirus ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #bjbj #hjjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,emergency ,coronavirus ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #bjbj4 #hjjjb4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #hjjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hjjjb4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,federal ,benefit ,enhancements ,sec4 #hjaja4 ,emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits4 ,sec4 #hjajb4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in ,states with programs in law4 ,sec4 #hjajc4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation agreements4 ,sec4 #hjajd4 ,emergency flexibility for short-time compensation4 ,sec4 #hjaje4 ,grants for short-time compensation programs4 ,sec4 #hjajf4 ,emergency extended benefit period for #bjbj4 ,title ,,ii--,expanded ,eligibility for ,unemployment ,compensation ,sec4 #hjbja4 ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation4 ,title ,,iii--,relief for ,governmental and ,nonprofit ,entities ,sec4 #hjcja4 ,emergency unemployment relief for governmental entities and nonprofit organizations4 ,title ,,iv--,emergency ,assistance for ,rail ,workers ,sec4 #hjdja4 ,waiver of the #g-;day waiting period for benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act4 ,sec4 #hjdjb4 ,enhanced benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act4 ,sec4 #hjdjc4 ,extended unemployment benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act4 ,sec4 #hjdjd4 ,treatment of payments from the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,account4 ,i ,federal ,benefit ,enhancements #hjaja4 ,emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits 7a7 ,federal-,state agreements ,any ,state which desires to do so may enter into and participate in an agreement under this section with the ,secretary of ,labor 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,secretary74 ,any ,state which is a party to an agreement under this section may1 upon providing #cj days' written notice to the ,secretary1 terminate such agreement4 7b7 ,provisions of agreement 7#a7 ,in ,general ,any agreement under this section shall provide the following3 7,a7 ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation ,the ,state agency of the ,state will make payments of regular compensation to individuals in amounts and to the extent that they would be determined if the ,state law of the ,state were applied1 with respect to any week for which the individual is 7disregarding this section7 otherwise entitled under the ,state law to receive regular compensation1 as if such ,state law had been modified in a manner such that the amount of regular compensation 7including dependents' allowances7 payable for any week shall be equal to-- 7i7 the amount determined under the ,state law 7before the application of this paragraph71 plus 7ii7 an additional amount of #fjj 7in this section referred to as ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation74 7,b7 ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation ,in the case of a ,state that provides under the ,state law for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 the ,state agency of the ,state will make payments of compensation 7as defined in subsection 7h7 of such section7 to employees participating in such program in amounts and to the extent that they would be determined under such program if the ,state law of the ,state were applied1 with respect to any week for which the individual is 7disregarding this section7 otherwise eligible under the program under the ,state law to receive such compensation1 as if such ,state law had been modified in a manner such that the amount of compensation payable for any week shall be equal to the amount determined under the ,state law 7before the application of this paragraph7 plus #cjj 7in this section referred to as ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation74 7#b7 ,allowable methods of payment ,any ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation provided for in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable either-- 7,a7 as an amount which is paid at the same time and in the same manner as any compensation otherwise payable for the week involved2 or 7,b7 at the option of the ,state1 by payments which are made separately from1 but on the same weekly basis as1 any compensation otherwise payable4 7c7 ,nonreduction rule ,an agreement under this section shall not apply 7or shall cease to apply7 with respect to a ,state upon a determination by the ,secretary that the method governing the computation of regular compensation under the ,state law of that ,state has been modified in a manner such that the maximum benefit entitlement and the average weekly benefit amount of regular compensation 7or short-time compensation in the case of a ,state described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b77 which will be payable during the period of the agreement 7determined disregarding any ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation7 will be less than the maximum benefit entitlement and the average weekly benefit amount of regular compensation 7or short-time compensation7 which would otherwise have been payable during such period under the ,state law1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7d7 ,payments to ,states 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,full reimbursement ,there shall be paid to each ,state which has entered into an agreement under this section an amount equal to #ajj percent of-- 7i7 the total amount of ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation paid to individuals by the ,state pursuant to such agreement2 7ii7 the total amount of ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation paid to individuals by the ,state pursuant to such agreement2 and 7iii7 any additional administrative expenses incurred by the ,state by reason of such agreement 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7,b7 ,terms of payments ,sums payable to any ,state by reason of such ,state's having an agreement under this section shall be payable1 either in advance or by way of reimbursement 7as determined by the ,secretary71 in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that his estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#b7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7#c7 ,appropriation ,there are appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury1 without fiscal year limitation1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of this subsection4 7e7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,an agreement entered into under this section shall apply to weeks of unemployment-- 7,a7 beginning on or after ,march #ac1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 ending on or before ,january #a1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,transition rule for individuals remaining entitled to regular compensation as of ,june #cj1 #bjba ,in the case of any individual who1 as of the date specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 has not yet exhausted all rights to regular compensation under the ,state law of a ,state with respect to a benefit year that began before such date 7or short-time compensation in the case of a ,state described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b771 ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation 7as the case may be7 shall continue to be payable to such individual for any week beginning on or after such date for which the individual is otherwise eligible for regular compensation 7or short-time compensation7 with respect to such benefit year4 7#c7 ,termination ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 no ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation shall be payable for any week beginning after ,june #cj1 #bjba4 7f7 ,fraud and overpayments 7#a7 ,in ,general ,if an individual knowingly has made1 or caused to be made by another1 a false statement or representation of a material fact1 or knowingly has failed1 or caused another to fail1 to disclose a material fact1 and as a result of such false statement or representation or of such nondisclosure such individual has received an amount of ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation to which such individual was not entitled1 such individual-- 7,a7 shall be ineligible for further ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation in accordance with the provisions of the applicable ,state unemployment compensation law relating to fraud in connection with a claim for unemployment compensation2 and 7,b7 shall be subject to prosecution under section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,repayment ,in the case of individuals who have received amounts of ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation to which they were not entitled1 the ,state shall require such individuals to repay the amounts of such ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation to the ,state agency1 except that the ,state agency may waive such repayment if it determines that-- 7,a7 the payment of such ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation was without fault on the part of any such individual2 and 7,b7 such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience4 7#c7 ,recovery by ,state ,agency 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state agency may recover the amount to be repaid1 or any part thereof1 by deductions from any ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation payable to such individual or from any unemployment compensation payable to such individual under any ,state or ,federal unemployment compensation law administered by the ,state agency or under any other ,state or ,federal law administered by the ,state agency which provides for the payment of any assistance or allowance with respect to any week of unemployment1 during the #c-year period after the date such individuals received the payment of the ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation to which they were not entitled1 in accordance with the same procedures as apply to the recovery of overpayments of regular unemployment benefits paid by the ,state4 7,b7 ,opportunity for hearing ,no repayment shall be required1 and no deduction shall be made1 until a determination has been made1 notice thereof and an opportunity for a fair hearing has been given to the individual1 and the determination has become final4 7#d7 ,review ,any determination by a ,state agency under this section shall be subject to review in the same manner and to the same extent as determinations under the ,state unemployment compensation law1 and only in that manner and to that extent4 7g7 ,application to other unemployment benefits 7#a7 ,in general ,each agreement under this section shall include provisions to provide that the purposes of the preceding provisions of this section shall be applied with respect to unemployment benefits described in subsection 7i77#c7 to the same extent and in the same manner as if those benefits were regular compensation4 7#b7 ,eligibility and termination rules ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation-- 7,a7 shall not be payable1 pursuant to this subsection1 with respect to any unemployment benefits described in subsection 7i77#c7 for any week beginning on or after the date specified in subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 except in the case of an individual who was eligible to receive ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation in connection with any regular compensation or any unemployment benefits described in subsection 7i77#c7 for any period of unemployment ending before such date2 and 7,b7 shall in no event be payable for any week beginning after the date specified in subsection 7e77#c74 7h7 ,treatment of ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation and ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation payments 7#a7 ,payment to be disregarded for purposes of all ,federal and ,federally assisted programs ,a ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation or ,federal ,pandemic ,short-,time ,compensation payment shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt and the following #i months1 for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient 7or the recipient's spouse or family7 for benefits or assistance1 or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance1 under any ,federal program or under any ,state or local program financed in whole or in part with ,federal funds4 7i7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms compensation1 regular compensation1 benefit year1 ,state1 ,state agency1 ,state law1 and week have the respective meanings given such terms under section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note72 7#b7 the term maximum benefit entitlement means the amount of regular compensation payable to an individual with respect to the individual's benefit year2 and 7#c7 any reference to unemployment benefits described in this paragraph shall be considered to refer to-- 7,a7 extended compensation 7as defined by section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj72 and 7,b7 unemployment compensation 7as defined by section #he7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 provided under any program administered by a ,state under an agreement with the ,secretary4 #hjajb4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in ,states with programs in law 7a7 ,payments to states 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 there shall be paid to a ,state an amount equal to #ajj percent of the amount of short-time compensation paid under a short-time compensation program 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 under the provisions of the ,state law4 7#b7 ,terms of payments ,payments made to a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable by way of reimbursement in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that the ,secretary's estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#c7 ,limitations on payments 7,a7 ,general payment limitations ,no payments shall be made to a ,state under this section for short-time compensation paid to an individual by the ,state during a benefit year in excess of #bf times the amount of regular compensation 7including dependents' allowances7 under the ,state law payable to such individual for a week of total unemployment4 7,b7 ,employer limitations ,no payments shall be made to a ,state under this section for benefits paid to an individual by the ,state under a short-time compensation program if such individual is employed by the participating employer on a seasonal1 temporary1 or intermittent basis4 7b7 ,applicability ,payments to a ,state under subsection 7a7 shall be available for weeks of unemployment-- 7#a7 beginning on or after ,march #ac1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 ending on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,new programs ,subject to paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 if at any point after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,state enacts a ,state law providing for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program that meets the definition of such a program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 the ,state shall be eligible for payments under this section after the effective date of such enactment4 7d7 ,funding and certifications 7#a7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,state2 ,state agency2 ,state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 7f7 ,technical correction to definition ,section #ccjf7v77#f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf7 is amended by striking ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih and inserting ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 #hjajc4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation agreements 7a7 ,federal-,state agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,state which desires to do so may enter into1 and participate in1 an agreement under this section with the ,secretary provided that such ,state's law does not provide for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 7#b7 ,ability to terminate ,any ,state which is a party to an agreement under this section may1 upon providing #cj days' written notice to the ,secretary1 terminate such agreement4 7b7 ,provisions of ,federal-,state agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,any agreement under this section shall provide that the ,state agency of the ,state will make payments of short-time compensation under a plan approved by the ,state4 ,such plan shall provide that payments are made in accordance with the requirements under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,limitations on plans 7,a7 ,general payment limitations ,a short-time compensation plan approved by a ,state shall not permit the payment of short-time compensation to an individual by the ,state during a benefit year in excess of #bf times the amount of regular compensation 7including dependents' allowances7 under the ,state law payable to such individual for a week of total unemployment4 7,b7 ,employer limitations ,a short-time compensation plan approved by a ,state shall not provide payments to an individual if such individual is employed by the participating employer on a seasonal1 temporary1 or intermittent basis4 7#c7 ,employer payment of costs ,any short-time compensation plan entered into by an employer must provide that the employer will pay the ,state an amount equal to one-half of the amount of short-time compensation paid under such plan4 ,such amount shall be deposited in the ,state's unemployment fund and shall not be used for purposes of calculating an employer's contribution rate under section #ccjc7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7c7 ,payments to states 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be paid to each ,state with an agreement under this section an amount equal to-- 7,a7 one-half of the amount of short-time compensation paid to individuals by the ,state pursuant to such agreement2 and 7,b7 any additional administrative expenses incurred by the ,state by reason of such agreement 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,terms of payments ,payments made to a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable by way of reimbursement in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that the ,secretary's estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#c7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of carrying out this section4 7#d7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7d7 ,applicability ,an agreement entered into under this section shall apply to weeks of unemployment-- 7#a7 beginning on or after ,march #ac1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 ending on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7e7 ,special rule ,if a ,state has entered into an agreement under this section and subsequently enacts a ,state law providing for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program that meets the definition of such a program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 the ,state-- 7#a7 shall not be eligible for payments under this section for weeks of unemployment beginning after the effective date of such ,state law2 and 7#b7 subject to paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b7 of section #b7;b71 shall be eligible to receive payments under section #b after the effective date of such ,state law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,state2 state agency2 state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #hjajd4 ,emergency flexibility for short-time compensation ,notwithstanding any other law1 if a ,state modifies its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to availability for work and work search test requirements for short-time compensation on an emergency temporary basis as needed to respond to the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 such modifications shall be disregarded for the purposes of applying section #cjc of the ,social ,security ,act and section #ccjf7v77#e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to such ,state law4 #hjaje4 ,grants for short-time compensation programs 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,for implementation or improved administration ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states that enact short-time compensation programs 7as defined in subsection 7i77#b77 for the purpose of implementation or improved administration of such programs4 7#b7 ,for promotion and enrollment ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states that are eligible and submit plans for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 for such ,states to promote and enroll employers in short-time compensation programs 7as so defined74 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine eligibility criteria for the grants under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7,b7 ,clarification ,a ,state administering a short-time compensation program that does not meet the definition of a short-time compensation program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and a ,state with an agreement under section #c1 shall not be eligible to receive a grant under this section until such time as the ,state law of the ,state provides for payments under a short-time compensation program that meets such definition and such law4 7b7 ,amount of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the maximum amount available for making grants to a ,state under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying #ajj1jjj1jjj 7less the amount used by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77 by the same ratio as would apply under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 of section #ijc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc7 for purposes of determining such ,state's share of any excess amount 7as described in subsection 7a77#a7 of such section7 that would have been subject to transfer to ,state accounts1 as of ,october #a1 #bjai1 under the provisions of subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#b7 ,amount available for different grants ,of the maximum incentive payment determined under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a ,state-- 7,a7 one-third shall be available for a grant under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 two-thirds shall be available for a grant under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,grant application and disbursal 7#a7 ,application ,any ,state seeking a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and complete with such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,in no case may the ,secretary award a grant under this section with respect to an application that is submitted after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall1 within #cj days after receiving a complete application1 notify the ,state agency of the ,state of the ,secretary's findings with respect to the requirements for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7or both7 of subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,certification ,if the ,secretary finds that the ,state law provisions meet the requirements for a grant under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall thereupon make a certification to that effect to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 together with a certification as to the amount of the grant payment to be transferred to the ,state account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund 7as established in section #ijd7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7;a777 pursuant to that finding4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make the appropriate transfer to the ,state account within #g days after receiving such certification4 7#d7 ,requirement ,no certification of compliance with the requirements for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 may be made with respect to any ,state whose-- 7,a7 ,state law is not otherwise eligible for certification under section #cjc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7 or approvable under section #ccjd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7,b7 short-time compensation program is subject to discontinuation or is not scheduled to take effect within #ab months of the certification4 7d7 ,use of funds ,the amount of any grant awarded under this section shall be used for the implementation of short-time compensation programs and the overall administration of such programs and the promotion and enrollment efforts associated with such programs1 such as through-- 7#a7 the creation or support of rapid response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs2 7#b7 the provision of education or assistance to employers to enable them to assess the feasibility of participating in short-time compensation programs2 and 7#c7 the development or enhancement of systems to automate-- 7,a7 the submission and approval of plans2 and 7,b7 the filing and approval of new and on-going short-time compensation claims4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,secretary is authorized to use #j4be percent of the funds available under subsection 7g7 to provide for outreach and to share best practices with respect to this section and short-time compensation programs4 7f7 ,recoupment ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary shall recoup the amount of any grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that1 during the #e-year period beginning on the first date that any such grant is awarded to the ,state1 the ,state-- 7#a7 terminated the ,state's short-time compensation program2 or 7#b7 failed to meet appropriate requirements with respect to such program 7as established by the ,secretary74 7g7 ,funding ,there are appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary1 #ajj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available until ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7h7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary may establish reporting requirements for ,states receiving a grant under this section in order to provide oversight of grant funds4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,short-time compensation program ,the term short-time compensation program has the meaning given such term in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,state2 ,state agency2 ,state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #hjajf4 ,emergency extended benefit period for #bjbj 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #bjc of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 and notwithstanding any other provision of such section1 an emergency extended benefit period shall be deemed to occur with respect to each ,state as follows3 7#a7 in the case of a ,state with respect to which an extended benefit period is not in effect 7without regard to this section7 for the #ast week beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 an emergency extended benefit period is deemed to begin with such week with respect to such ,state2 and 7#b7 in the case of a ,state with respect to which an extended benefit period is otherwise in effect 7without regard to this section7 for such week1 an emergency extended benefit period is deemed to begin with the week following the last week of such extended benefit period4 7b7 ,special rule with respect to certain ,states ,in the case of a ,state described in subsection 7a77#a7 with respect to which an extended benefit period would 7but for this section7 begin during an emergency extended benefit period1 such extended benefit period shall begin with the week following the last week of such emergency extended benefit period4 7c7 ,additional funding for extended compensation accounts ,in the case of a ,state described in 7a77#b7 or 7b71 section #bjb7;b77#a7 the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 shall be applied for weeks during an emergency extended benefit period by substituting for each of #ej1 thirteen1 and thirty-nine such higher number as the ,state determines is necessary to account for such emergency extended benefit period4 7d7 ,treatment of emergency extended benefit period under ,,fseuca ,the provisions of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 shall apply to a ,state with respect to which an emergency extended benefit period is in effect in the same manner as such provisions apply to a ,state with respect to which an extended benefit period is in effect4 ,,ii ,expanded ,eligibility for ,unemployment ,compensation #hjbja4 ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation 7a7 ,federal-,state agreements ,any ,state which desires to do so may enter into and participate in an agreement under this section with the ,secretary of ,labor 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,secretary74 ,any ,state which is a party to an agreement under this section may1 upon providing #cj days' written notice to the ,secretary1 terminate such agreement4 7b7 ,provisions of agreement 7#a7 ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation ,any agreement under subsection 7a7 shall provide that the ,state agency of the ,state will make payments on a weekly basis 7in this section referred to as ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation7 to unemployed individuals who-- 7,a7 have no rights to regular compensation with respect to a week under the ,state law or any other ,state unemployment compensation law or to compensation under any other ,federal law2 7,b7 are not receiving any ,state or private paid leave 7as defined in subsection 7g77 with respect to such week2 and 7,c7 attest that-- 7i7 the individual is not able or available to work due to ,,covid-#ai with respect to such week 7as determined under paragraph 7#d772 and 7ii7 but for ,,covid-#ai 7as determined under paragraph 7#d771 the individual would be able and available to work during such week4 7#b7 ,amount of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payable to an individual for a week under an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall be #cjj4 7,b7 ,higher payment for certain individuals ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the amount of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payable to an individual for a week under an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall be an amount equal to the sum of #fjj plus #a_/d of the average weekly benefit amount of regular compensation paid to eligible individuals in the ,state as of ,january #a1 #bjbj1 but only in the case of an individual who attests 7and furnishes such supporting documentation as the ,state agency may request7 that-- 7i7 the individual had net earnings from self-employment 7as defined in section #adjb7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 of not less than #b1ejj during the #f-month period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 the individual had a contract or other offer of employment suspended or rescinded due to ,,covid-#ai4 7#c7 ,duration of benefit payments ,an individual who becomes entitled to ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation paid by a ,state under an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall receive such benefit for not more than #bf weeks4 7#d7 ,not able or available to work due to ,,covid-#ai ,for purposes of this subsection1 an individual shall be considered to be not able or available to work due to ,,covid-#ai with respect to a week during any part of which the individual is not able or available to work because-- 7,a7 the individual has a current diagnosis of ,,covid-#ai2 7,b7 the individual is under quarantine 7including self-imposed quarantine71 at the instruction of a health care provider1 employer1 or a local1 ,state1 or ,federal official1 in order to prevent the spread of ,,covid-#ai2 7,c7 the individual is unable to engage in self-employment 7in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77 or seek suitable employment because of closings or restrictions on movement related to ,,covid-#ai2 7,d7 the individual is engaged in caregiving 7without compensation7 for an individual who has a current diagnosis of ,,covid-#ai or is under quarantine as described in subparagraph 7,b772 or 7,e7 the individual is engaged in caregiving 7without compensation71 because of the ,,covid-#ai-related closing of a school or other care facility or care program1 for a child or other individual unable to provide self-care4 7#e7 ,coordination with certain tax credits ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 no individual may become entitled to ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation under an agreement under subsection 7a7 unless the individual makes an irrevocable election 7at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may provide7 to have sections #gjjb and #gjjd of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act not apply with respect to such individual4 ,an individual who makes such an election shall not be treated as an individual to whom a credit is allowable under such sections4 7c7 ,payments to ,states 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,full reimbursement ,there shall be paid to each ,state which has entered into an agreement under this section an amount equal to #ajj percent of-- 7i7 the total amount of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation paid to individuals by the ,state pursuant to such agreement2 and 7ii7 any additional administrative expenses incurred by the ,state by reason of such agreement 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7,b7 ,terms of payments ,sums payable to any ,state by reason of such ,state's having an agreement under this section shall be payable1 either in advance or by way of reimbursement 7as determined by the ,secretary71 in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that his estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#b7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,funds in the extended unemployment compensation account 7as established by section #ije7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aaje7;a77 of the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund 7as established by section #ijd7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7;a77 shall be used to make payments to ,states pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,transfer of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer from the general fund of the ,treasury 7from funds not otherwise appropriated7 to the extended unemployment compensation account such sums as the ,secretary of ,labor estimates to be necessary to make payments described in subparagraph 7,a74 ,there are appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury1 without fiscal year limitation1 the sums referred to in the preceding sentence and such sums shall not be required to be repaid4 7#c7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,an agreement entered into under this section shall apply with respect to weeks-- 7,a7 beginning on or after ,march #ac1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 ending on or before ,january #a1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,transition rule for individuals remaining entitled to ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation as of ,january #a1 #bjba ,in the case of any individual who1 as of the date specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 has not yet exhausted all rights to ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation under the agreement under subsection 7a71 ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation shall continue to be payable to such individual for any week beginning on or after such date for which the individual is otherwise eligible for such ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation4 7#c7 ,termination ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 no ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation shall be payable for any week beginning after ,june #cj1 #bjba4 7e7 ,fraud and overpayments 7#a7 ,in ,general ,if an individual knowingly has made1 or caused to be made by another1 a false statement or representation of a material fact1 or knowingly has failed1 or caused another to fail1 to disclose a material fact1 and as a result of such false statement or representation or of such nondisclosure such individual has received an amount of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation to which such individual was not entitled1 such individual-- 7,a7 shall be ineligible for further ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation in accordance with the provisions of the applicable ,state unemployment compensation law relating to fraud in connection with a claim for unemployment compensation2 and 7,b7 shall be subject to prosecution under section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,repayment ,in the case of individuals who have received amounts of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation to which they were not entitled1 the ,state shall require such individuals to repay the amounts of such ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation to the ,state agency1 except that the ,state agency may waive such repayment if it determines that-- 7,a7 the payment of such ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation was without fault on the part of any such individual2 and 7,b7 such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience4 7#c7 ,recovery by ,state ,agency 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state agency may recover the amount to be repaid1 or any part thereof1 by deductions from any ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payable to such individual or from any unemployment compensation payable to such individual under any ,state or ,federal unemployment compensation law administered by the ,state agency or under any other ,state or ,federal law administered by the ,state agency which provides for the payment of any assistance or allowance with respect to any week of unemployment1 during the #c-year period after the date such individuals received the payment of the ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation to which they were not entitled1 in accordance with the same procedures as apply to the recovery of overpayments of regular unemployment benefits paid by the ,state4 7,b7 ,opportunity for hearing ,no repayment shall be required1 and no deduction shall be made1 until a determination has been made1 notice thereof and an opportunity for a fair hearing has been given to the individual1 and the determination has become final4 7#d7 ,review ,any determination by a ,state agency under this section shall be subject to review in the same manner and to the same extent as determinations under the ,state unemployment compensation law1 and only in that manner and to that extent4 7#e7 ,deposit in ,state unemployment fund ,any amount recovered by a ,state agency pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the account of such ,state in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 7f7 ,treatment of ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payments 7#a7 ,payment to be disregarded for purposes of all ,federal and ,federally assisted programs ,a ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payment shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt and the following #i months1 for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient 7or the recipient's spouse or family7 for benefits or assistance1 or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance1 under any ,federal program or under any ,state or local program financed in whole or in part with ,federal funds4 7#b7 ,payment not considered income for purposes of taxation ,a ,pandemic ,self-,employment and ,job ,entrant ,compensation payment shall not be considered as gross income for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7g7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms compensation 7except as such term is used in subsection 7b77#d771 regular compensation1 ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the respective meanings given such terms under section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note72 and 7#b7 the term ,state or private paid leave means a benefit which provides full or partial wage replacement to employees on the basis of specifically defined qualifying events described in section #ajb of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic or defined by a written employer policy or ,state law and which ends either when the qualifying event is no longer applicable or a set period of benefits is exhausted4 ,,iii ,relief for ,governmental and ,nonprofit ,entities #hjcja4 ,emergency unemployment relief for governmental entities and nonprofit organizations 7a7 ,flexibility in paying reimbursement ,the ,secretary of ,labor may issue clarifying guidance to allow ,states to interpret their ,state unemployment compensation laws in a manner that would provide maximum flexibility to reimbursing employers as it relates to timely payment and assessment of penalties and interest pursuant to such ,state laws4 7b7 ,federal funding ,section #ijc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,transfers for ,federal reimbursement of ,state unemployment funds 7#a7 7,a7 ,in addition to any other amounts1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall provide for the transfer of funds during the applicable period to the accounts of the ,states in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund1 by transfer from amounts reserved for that purpose in the ,federal unemployment account1 in accordance with the succeeding provisions of this subsection4 7,b7 ,the amount of funds transferred to the account of a ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 during the applicable period shall1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor1 be equal to one half of the amounts of compensation 7as defined in section #ccjf7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 attributable under the ,state law to service to which section #ccji7;a77#a7 of such ,code applies that were paid by the ,state for weeks of unemployment beginning and ending during such period4 ,such transfers shall be made at such times as the ,secretary of ,labor considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,notwithstanding any other law1 funds transferred to the account of a ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be used exclusively to reimburse governmental entities and other organizations described in section #ccji7;a77#b7 of such ,code for amounts paid 7in lieu of contributions7 into the ,state unemployment fund pursuant to such section4 7,d7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term applicable period means the period beginning on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#b7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer from the general fund of the ,treasury 7from funds not otherwise appropriated7 to the employment security administration account 7as established by section #ija of the ,social ,security ,act7 such sums as the ,secretary of ,labor estimates to be necessary for purposes of making the transfers described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,there are appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury1 without fiscal year limitation1 the sums referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 and such sums shall not be required to be repaid4 4 7c7 ,operating instructions or other guidance ,the ,secretary of ,labor may issue any operating instructions or other guidance necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section4 ,,iv ,emergency ,assistance for ,rail ,workers #hjdja4 ,waiver of the #g-;day waiting period for benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7a7 ,no waiting week ,with respect to any registration period beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 subparagraphs 7,a77ii7 and 7,b77ii7 of section #b7;a77#a7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;a77#a77 shall not apply4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,railroad ,retirement ,board may prescribe any operating instructions or regulations necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,appropriations ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to cover the costs of additional benefits payable due to the application of subsection 7a74 ,upon the exhaustion of the funds appropriated under this subsection1 subsection 7a7 shall no longer apply with respect to any registration period beginning after the date of exhaustion of funds4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 registration period has the meaning given such term under section #a of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act4 #hjdjb4 ,enhanced benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act ,section #b7;a7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#c71 subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 and any other limitation on total benefits in this ,act1 for registration periods beginning on or after ,april #a1 #bjbj1 but on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 a recovery benefit in the amount of #a1bjj shall be payable to a qualified employee with respect to any registration period in which the employee received unemployment benefits under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 and in any registration period in which the employee did not receive unemployment benefits due to the limitation in subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 or due to reaching the maximum number of days of benefits in the benefit year beginning ,july #a1 #bjai1 under subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 and throughout any continuing period of unemployment beginning on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 except that no benefit under this section shall be payable after ,june #cj1 #bjba4 ,no recovery benefits shall be payable under this section upon the exhaustion of the funds appropriated under subparagraph 7,b7 for payment of benefits under this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated #iej1jjj1jjj to cover the cost of recovery benefits provided under subparagraph 7,a71 to remain available until expended4 7,c7 ,a recovery benefit payable under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt and the following #i months1 for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient 7or the recipient's spouse or family7 for benefits or assistance1 or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance1 under any ,federal program or under any ,state or local program financed in whole or in part with ,federal funds4 4 #hjdjc4 ,extended unemployment benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7a7 ,extension ,section #b7;c77#b77;,d77iii7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;c77#b77;,d77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,july #a1 #bjjh and inserting ,july #ae1 #bjai2 7#b7 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjac and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7#c7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjac and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,clarification on authority to use funds ,funds appropriated under either the first or second sentence of clause 7iv7 of section #b7;c77#b77;,d7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act shall be available to cover the cost of additional extended unemployment benefits provided under such section #b7;c77#b77;,d7 by reason of the amendments made by subsection 7a7 as well as to cover the cost of such benefits provided under such section #b7;c77#b77;,d7 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hjdjd4 ,treatment of payments from the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,account 7a7 ,in general ,section #bef7;i77#a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;i77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 any payment made from the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,account 7established by section #aj of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act7 for the purpose of carrying out the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act1 and funds appropriated or transferred to or otherwise deposited in such ,account1 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the treatment of payments made from the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,account pursuant to the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect #g days after the date of enactment of this ,act and shall apply only to obligations incurred on or after such effective date for such payments4 ,i ,financial ,services #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,financial ,protections and ,assistance for ,america's ,consumers1 ,states1 ,businesses1 and ,vulnerable ,populations ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,references to this division4 ,sec4 #c4 ,severability4 ,title ,i--,protecting ,consumers1 ,renters1 ,homeowners and ,people ,experiencing ,homelessness ,sec4 #aja4 ,suspension of requirements regarding tenant contribution toward rent4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,temporary moratorium on eviction filings4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,suspension of other consumer loan payments4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,emergency rental assistance4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,emergency homeless assistance4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,participation of ,indian ,tribes and tribally designated housing entities in ,continuum of ,care ,program4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,housing ,assistance ,fund4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,mortgage forbearance4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,bankruptcy protections4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,debt collection4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,disaster ,protection for ,workers' ,credit4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,student loans4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,waiver of in-person appraisal requirements4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,supplemental funding for community development block grants4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,,covid-#ai ,emergency ,housing ,relief4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,supplemental funding for service coordinators to assist elderly households4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,fair housing4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,,hud counseling program authorization4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej4 ,title ,,ii--,assisting ,small ,businesses and ,community ,financial ,institutions ,sec4 #bja4 ,small ,business ,credit ,facility4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,small ,business ,financial ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,loan and ,obligation ,payment ,relief for ,affected ,small ,businesses and ,non-,profits4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,reauthorization of the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative ,act of #bjaj4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,funding of the ,initiative to ,build ,growth ,equity ,funds for ,minority ,businesses4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund supplemental appropriation authorization4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,minority depository institution4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,loans to ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,insurance of transaction accounts4 ,title ,,iii--,supporting ,state1 ,territory1 and ,local ,governments ,sec4 #cja4 ,muni ,facility4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,temporary waiver and reprogramming authority4 ,title ,,iv--,promoting ,financial ,stability and ,transparent ,markets ,sec4 #dja4 ,temporary halt to rulemakings unrelated to ,,covid-#ai4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,temporary ban on stock buybacks4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,disclosures related to supply chain disruption risk4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,disclosures related to global pandemic risk4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,oversight of ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,international financial institutions4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,conditions on ,federal aid to corporations4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,authority for warrants and debt instruments4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,authorization to participate in the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow of the ,international ,monetary ,fund4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,reserved4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,reserved4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,international ,finance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,oversight and ,reports4 ,title ,v--,pandemic ,planning and ,guidance for ,consumers and ,regulators ,sec4 #eja4 ,financial ,literacy ,education ,commission ,emergency ,response4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,interagency ,pandemic ,guidance for ,consumers4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,,sec ,pandemic ,guidance for ,investors4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,updates of the ,pandemic ,influenza ,plan and ,national ,planning ,frameworks4 #b4 ,references to this division ,in this division1 any reference to this ,act shall be deemed a reference to this division4 #c4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this ,act1 and the application of the provisions of this ,act1 to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby4 ,i ,protecting ,consumers1 ,renters1 ,homeowners and ,people ,experiencing ,homelessness #aja4 ,suspension of requirements regarding tenant contribution toward rent 7a7 ,suspension ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the obligation of each tenant household of a dwelling unit in assisted housing to pay any contribution toward rent for occupancy in such dwelling unit shall be suspended with respect to such occupancy during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending #f months after the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7b7 ,federal reimbursement payments ,to the extent that amounts are made available pursuant to subsection 7e7 for reimbursements under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 provide owners of assisted housing and public housing agencies for any amounts in rent not received as a result of subsection 7a71 plus the amount of any increases in costs of administering and maintaining such housing to the extent only that such increases result from the public health emergency relating to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai72 and 7#b7 in the case of public housing agencies providing assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o771 reimburse such agencies in an amount sufficient to cover any increase in housing assistance payments resulting from the suspension of tenant rent payments pursuant to subsection 7a71 plus the amount of any increases in the cost of administering such assistance to the extent only that such increases result from the public health emergency relating to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7c7 ,prohibitions 7#a7 ,on fines ,no tenant or tenant household may be charged a fine or fee for nonpayment of rent in accordance with subsection 7a7 and such nonpayment of rent shall not be grounds for any termination of tenancy or eviction4 7#b7 ,on debt ,no tenant or tenant household may be treated as accruing any debt by reason of suspension of contribution of rent under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,on repayment held liable for repayment of any amount of rent contribution suspended under subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,on credit scores ,the nonpayment of rent by a tenant or tenant household shall not be reported to a consumer reporting agency nor shall such nonpayment adversely affect a tenant or member of a tenant household's credit score4 7d7 ,assisted housing ,for purposes of this section1 the term assisted housing means housing or a dwelling unit assisted under-- 7#a7 section #bac1 #bbj1 #bba7;d77#c71 #bba7;d77#d71 #bbc7;e71 #bca1 or #bcf of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agael7d77#c71 7d77#d71 or #agaez-#a72 7#b7 section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 7#c7 section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 7#d7 section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac72 7#e7 title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgja et seq472 7#f7 subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq472 7#g7 title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7#h7 section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f72 7#i7 the public housing program under title ,i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq472 or 7#aj7 section #ead1 #eae1 #eaf1 #eba7;a77#b71 #ech1 or #edb of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd1 #adhe1 #adhf1 #adij;a7a77#b71 #adijp-#b1 #adijr74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to make payments under subsection 7b7 to all owners of assisted housing and public housing agencies4 #ajb4 ,temporary moratorium on eviction filings 7a7 ,congressional findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 according to the #bjah ,american ,community ,survey1 #cf percent of households in the ,united ,states--more than #dc million households--are renters2 7#b7 in #bjai alone1 renters in the ,united ,states paid #eab billion in rent2 7#c7 according to the ,joint ,center for ,housing ,studies of ,harvard ,university1 #bj4h million renters in the ,united ,states spent more than #cj percent of their incomes on housing in #bjah and #aj4i million renters spent more than #ej percent of their incomes on housing in the same year2 7#d7 ,moody's ,analytics estimates that #bg million jobs in the ,u4,s4 economy are at high risk because of ,,covid-#ai2 7#e7 the impacts of the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 which is now considered a global pandemic1 are expected to negatively impact the incomes of potentially millions of renter households1 making it difficult for them to pay their rent on time2 and 7#f7 evictions in the current environment would increase homelessness and housing instability which would be counterproductive towards the public health goals of keeping individuals in their homes to the greatest extent possible4 7b7 ,moratorium ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d71 the lessor of a covered dwelling may not make1 or cause to be made1 any filing with the court of jurisdiction to initiate a legal action to recover possession of the covered dwelling from the tenant regardless of cause1 except when a tenant perpetrates a serious criminal act that threatens the health1 life1 or safety of other tenants1 owners1 or staff of the property in which the covered dwelling is located4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,covered dwelling ,the term covered dwelling means a dwelling that is occupied by a tenant-- 7,a7 pursuant to a residential lease2 or 7,b7 without a lease or with a lease terminable at will under ,state law4 7#b7 ,dwelling ,the term dwelling has the meaning given such term in section #hjb of the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb7 and includes houses and dwellings described in section #hjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;b774 7d7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,sunset date ,the date described in this paragraph is the date of the expiration of the #f-month period that begins upon the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,notice to vacate after sunset date ,after the date described in paragraph 7#a71 the lessor of a covered dwelling may not require the tenant to vacate the covered dwelling before the expiration of the #cj-;day period that begins upon the provision by the lessor to the tenant1 after the date described in paragraph 7#a71 of a notice to vacate the covered dwelling4 #ajc4 ,suspension of other consumer loan payments 7a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 a debt collector may not1 with respect to a debt of a consumer 7other than debt related to a federally related mortgage loan7-- 7#a7 capitalize unpaid interest2 7#b7 apply a higher interest rate triggered by the nonpayment of a debt to the debt balance2 7#c7 charge a fee triggered by the nonpayment of a debt2 7#d7 sue or threaten to sue for nonpayment of a debt2 7#e7 continue litigation to collect a debt that was initiated before the date of enactment of this section2 7#f7 submit or cause to be submitted a confession of judgment to any court2 7#g7 enforce a security interest through repossession1 limitation of use1 or foreclosure2 7#h7 take or threaten to take any action to enforce collection1 or any adverse action for nonpayment of a debt1 or for nonappearance at any hearing relating to a debt2 7#i7 commence or continue any action to cause or to seek to cause the collection of a debt1 including pursuant to a court order issued before the end of the #abj-;day period following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 from wages1 ,federal benefits1 or other amounts due to a consumer by way of garnishment1 deduction1 offset1 or other seizure2 7#aj7 cause or seek to cause the collection of a debt1 including pursuant to a court order issued before the end of the #abj-;day period following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 by levying on funds from a bank account or seizing any other assets of a consumer2 7#aa7 commence or continue an action to evict a consumer from real or personal property2 or 7#ab7 disconnect or terminate service from utility service1 including electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications or broadband1 water1 or sewer4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a consumer from voluntarily paying1 in whole or in part1 a debt4 7c7 ,repayment period ,after the expiration of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 with respect to a debt described under subsection 7a71 a debt collector-- 7#a7 may not add to the debt balance any interest or fee prohibited by subsection 7a72 7#b7 shall1 for credit with a defined term or payment period1 extend the time period to repay the debt balance by #a payment period for each payment that a consumer missed during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 with the payments due in the same amounts and at the same intervals as the pre-existing payment schedule2 7#c7 shall1 for an open end credit plan 7as defined under section #ajc of the ,truth in ,lending ,act7 or other credit without a defined term1 allow the consumer to repay the debt balance in a manner that does not exceed the amounts permitted by formulas under section #agj7;c7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act and regulations promulgated thereunder2 7#d7 shall1 when the consumer notifies the debt collector1 offer reasonable and affordable repayment plans1 loan modifications1 refinancing1 options with a reasonable time in which to repay the debt4 7d7 ,communications in connection with the collection of a debt 7#a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 without prior consent of a consumer given directly to a debt collector during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction1 a debt collector may only communicate in writing in connection with the collection of any debt 7other than debt related to a federally related mortgage loan74 7#b7 ,required disclosures 7,a7 ,in general ,all written communications described under paragraph 7#a7 shall inform the consumer that the communication is for informational purposes and is not an attempt to collect a debt4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the disclosure required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made-- 7i7 in type or lettering not smaller than #ad-point bold type2 7ii7 separate from any other disclosure2 7iii7 in a manner designed to ensure that the recipient sees the disclosure clearly2 7iv7 in ,english and ,spanish and in any additional languages in which the debt collector communicates1 including the language in which the loan was negotiated1 to the extent known by the debt collector2 and 7v7 may be provided by first-class mail or electronically1 if the borrower has otherwise consented to electronic communication with the debt collector and has not revoked such consent4 7,c7 ,oral notification ,any oral notification shall be provided in the language the debt collector otherwise uses to communicate with the borrower4 7,d7 ,written translations ,in providing written notifications in languages other than ,english in this ,section1 a debt collector may rely on written translations developed by the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 7e7 ,violations 7#a7 ,in general ,any person who violates this section shall-- 7,a7 except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 be subject to civil liability in accordance with section #hac of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 as if the person is a debt collector for purposes of that section2 and 7,b7 be liable to the consumer for an amount #aj times the amounts described in such section #hac1 for each violation4 7#b7 ,predispute arbitration agreements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver shall be valid or enforceable with respect to a dispute brought under this section1 including a dispute as to the applicability of this section1 which shall be determined under ,federal law4 7f7 ,tolling ,except as provided in subsection 7g77#e71 any applicable time limitations1 including statutes of limitations1 related to a debt under ,federal or ,state law shall be tolled during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7g7 ,claims of affected creditors and debt collectors 7#a7 ,valuation of property ,with respect to any action asserting a taking under the ,fifth ,amendment of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states as a result of this section or seeking a declaratory judgment regarding the constitutionality of this section1 the value of the property alleged to have been taken without just compensation shall be evaluated-- 7,a7 with consideration of the likelihood of full and timely payment of the obligation without the actions taken pursuant to this section2 and 7,b7 without consideration of any assistance provided directly or indirectly to the consumer from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government programs instituted or legislation enacted in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#b7 ,scope of just compensation ,in an action described in paragraph 7#a71 any assistance or benefit provided directly or indirectly to the person from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government programs instituted in or legislation enacted response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 shall be deemed to be compensation for the property taken1 even if such assistance or benefit is not specifically provided as compensation for property taken by this section4 7#c7 ,appeals ,any appeal from an action under this section shall be treated under section #aeh of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 as if it were an appeal in a case under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,repose ,any action asserting a taking under the ,fifth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states as a result of this section shall be brought within not later than #ahj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7h7 ,credit facility for other purposes 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall establish a facility that the ,board of ,governors shall use to make payments to covered financial institutions to compensate such institutions for documented financial losses caused by the suspension of payments required under this section4 7#b7 ,covered financial institution defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered financial institution means the holder of a loan described under this section4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consumer ,the term consumer means any individual obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#c7 ,creditor ,the term creditor means-- 7,a7 any person who offers or extends credit creating a debt or to whom a debt is owed or other obligation for payment2 7,b7 any lessor of real or personal property2 or 7,c7 any provider of utility services4 7#d7 ,debt ,the term debt-- 7,a7 means any obligation or alleged obligation that is or during the ,,covid emergency becomes past due-- 7i7 for which the original agreement1 or if there is no agreement1 the original obligation to pay was created before the ,,covid emergency1 whether or not such obligation has been reduced to judgment2 and 7ii7 that arises out of a transaction with a consumer2 and 7,b7 does not include a federally related mortgage loan4 7#e7 ,debt collector ,the term debt collector means a creditor1 and any person or entity that engages in the collection of debt1 including the ,federal ,government and a ,state government1 irrespective of whether the debt is allegedly owed to or assigned to that person or to the entity4 7#f7 ,federally related mortgage loan ,the term federally related mortgage loan has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb74 #ajd4 ,emergency rental assistance 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for grants under the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq47 #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj for grants under such subtitle only for providing rental assistance in accordance with section #dae7;a77#d7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgd7;a77#d77 and this section to respond to needs arising from the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7b7 ,income targeting ,for purposes of assistance made available with amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 section #dja7a77;,a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7a77;,a77 shall be applied by substituting #hj percent for #cj percent2 and 7#b7 each grantee of such amounts shall use not less than #ej percent of the amounts received only for providing assistance for persons or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness1 who have incomes not exceeding #ej percent of the median income for the relevant geographic area2 except that the ,secretary may waive the requirement under this paragraph if the grantee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the population in the geographic area served by the grantee having such incomes is sufficiently being served with respect to activities eligible for funding with such amounts4 7c7 ,definition of at risk of homelessness ,for purposes of assistance made available with amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a71 section #dja7a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act shall be applied1 during the period that begins on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the expiration of the #f-month period that begins upon the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic1 as if subparagraph 7,c7 were repealed4 7d7 #c-,year availability ,each grantee of amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall expend-- 7#a7 at least #fj percent of such grant amounts within #b years of the date that such funds became available to the grantee for obligation2 and 7#b7 #ajj percent of such grant amounts within #c years of such date4 ,the ,secretary may recapture any amounts not expended in compliance with paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection and reallocate such amounts to grantees in compliance with the formula referred to in subsection 7h77#a77;,a7 of this section4 7e7 ,rent restrictions ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #egf4ajf7;d7 of the ,secretary's regulations 7#bd ,c4,f4,r4 #egf4ajf7;d77#a77 shall be applied1 with respect to rental assistance made available with amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a71 by substituting #abj percent of the ,fair ,market ,rent for the ,fair ,market ,rent 4 7f7 ,subleases ,notwithstanding the second sentence of subsection 7g7 of section #egf4ajf of the ,secretary's regulations 7#bd ,c4,f4,r4 #egf4ajf7;g771 a program participant may sublet1 with rental assistance made available with amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section1 a dwelling unit from a renter of the dwelling unit if there is a legally binding1 written lease agreement for such sublease4 7g7 ,housing relocation or stabilization activities ,a grantee of amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 may expend up to #bj percent of its allocation for activities under section #dae7;a77#e7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgd7;a77#e774 7h7 ,allocation of assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,in allocating amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall-- 7,a7 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 allocate any such amounts that do not exceed #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj under the formula specified in subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7e7 of section #dad of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgc7 to1 and notify1 each ,state1 metropolitan city1 and urban county that is to receive a direct grant of such amounts2 and 7,b7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 allocate any remaining amounts to eligible grantees by a formula to be developed by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development that takes into consideration the formula referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 and the need for emergency rental assistance under this section1 including severe housing cost burden among extremely low- and very low-income renters and disruptions in housing and economic conditions1 including unemployment4 7#b7 ,allocations to ,states ,a ,state recipient of an allocation under this section may elect to directly administer up to #ej percent of its allocation to carry out activities eligible under this section4 7#c7 ,election not to administer ,if a grantee elects not to receive funds under this section1 such funds shall be allocated to the ,state recipient in which the grantee is located4 7i7 ,inapplicability of matching requirement ,subsection 7a7 of section #daf of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacge7;a77 shall not apply to any amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section4 7j7 ,prohibition on prerequisites ,none of the funds authorized under this section may be used to require people experiencing homelessness to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite activities as a condition for receiving shelter1 housing1 or other services4 7k7 ,public hearings 7#a7 ,inapplicability of in-person hearing requirements ,a grantee may not be required to hold in-person public hearings in connection with its citizen participation plan1 but shall provide citizens with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment of not less than #ae days4 ,following the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic1 and after the period described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall direct grantees to resume pre-crisis public hearing requirements4 7#b7 ,virtual public hearings ,during the period that national or local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons1 a grantee may fulfill applicable public hearing requirements for all grants from funds made available pursuant to this section by carrying out virtual public hearings4 ,any such virtual hearings shall provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the grantee's certifications1 timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues1 and public access to all questions and responses4 7l7 ,administration ,of any amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a71 not more than the lesser of #j4e percent1 or #ae1jjj1jjj1 may be used for staffing1 training1 technical assistance1 technology1 monitoring1 research1 and evaluation activities necessary to carry out the program carried out under this section1 and such amounts shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #aje4 ,emergency homeless assistance 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated under the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq47 #ae1ejj1jjj1jjj for grants under such subtitle in accordance with this section to respond to needs arising from the public health emergency relating to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7b7 ,formula ,notwithstanding sections #dac and #dad of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgb1 #aacgc71 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7in this ,act referred to as the ,secretary7 shall allocate amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 in accordance with a formula to be established by the ,secretary that takes into consideration the following factors3 7#a7 ,risk of transmission of coronavirus in a jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,whether a jurisdiction has a high number or rate of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families4 7#c7 ,economic and housing market conditions in a jurisdiction4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,in addition to eligible activities under section #dae7;a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgd7;a71 amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 may also be used for costs of the following activities3 7#a7 ,providing training on infectious disease prevention and mitigation4 7#b7 ,providing hazard pay1 including for time worked before the effectiveness of this clause1 for staff working directly to prevent and mitigate the spread of coronavirus or ,,covid-#ai among people experiencing or at risk of homelessness4 7#c7 ,reimbursement of costs for eligible activities 7including activities described in this paragraph7 relating to preventing1 preparing for1 or responding to the coronavirus or ,,covid-#ai that were accrued before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,use of such amounts for activities described in this paragraph shall not be considered use for administrative purposes for purposes of section #dah of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgg74 7d7 ,inapplicability of procurement standards ,to the extent amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 are used to procure goods and services relating to activities to prevent1 prepare for1 or respond to the coronavirus or ,,covid-#ai1 the standards and requirements regarding procurement that are otherwise applicable shall not apply4 7e7 ,inapplicability of habitability and environmental review standards ,any ,federal standards and requirements regarding habitability and environmental review shall not apply with respect to any emergency shelter that is assisted with amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 and has been determined by a ,state or local health official1 in accordance with such requirements as the ,secretary shall establish1 to be necessary to prevent and mitigate the spread of coronavirus or ,,covid-#ai1 such shelters4 7f7 ,inapplicability of cap on emergency shelter activities ,subsection 7b7 of section #dae of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act shall not apply to any amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 of this section4 7g7 ,initial allocation of assistance ,section #dag7;b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgf7;b77 shall be applied with respect to amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 by substituting #cj-;day for #fj-;day4 7h7 ,waivers and alternative requirements 7#a7 ,authority ,in administering amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation 7except for any requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment7 that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation or use by the recipient of such amounts1 if the ,secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement is consistent with the purposes described in this subsection4 7#b7 ,effectiveness2 applicability ,any such waivers shall be deemed to be effective as of the date a ,state or unit of local government began preparing for coronavirus and shall apply to the use of amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 and amounts provided in prior appropriation ,acts for fiscal year #bjbj under the heading ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development--,community ,planning and ,development--,community ,development ,fund and used by recipients for the purposes described in this subsection4 7#c7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means #e days before the effective date of any such waiver or alternative requirement1 and any such public notice may be provided on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,exemption ,the use of amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall not be subject to the consultation1 citizen participation1 or match requirements that otherwise apply to the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program1 except that a recipient shall publish how it has and will utilize its allocation at a minimum on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media4 7i7 ,inapplicability of matching requirement ,subsection 7a7 of section #daf of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacge7;a77 shall not apply to any amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section4 7j7 ,prohibition on prerequisites ,none of the funds authorized under this section may be used to require people experiencing homelessness to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite activities as a condition for receiving shelter1 housing1 or other services4 #ajf4 ,participation of ,indian ,tribes and tribally designated housing entities in ,continuum of ,care ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#cc7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ce71 respectively2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,formula area ,the term formula area has the meaning given the term in section #ajjj4cjb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 by inserting a formula area1 after nonentitlement area12 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#aa7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 2 and 7#b7 in subtitle ,c 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq471 by adding at the end the following3 #dce4 ,participation of ,indian ,tribes and tribally designated housing entities ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 for purposes of this subtitle1 an ,indian ,tribe or tribally designated housing entity 7as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc77 may-- 7#a7 be a collaborative applicant or eligible entity2 or 7#b7 receive grant amounts from another entity that receives a grant directly from the ,secretary1 and use the amounts in accordance with this subtitle4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #aja7;b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7,public ,law #ajj-gg2 #aja ,stat4 #dhb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dcd the following3 ,sec4 #dce4 ,participation of ,indian ,tribes and tribally designated housing entities4 4 #ajg4 ,housing ,assistance ,fund 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any territory of the ,united ,states1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7b7 ,establishment of fund ,there is established at the ,department of the ,treasury a ,housing ,assistance ,fund to provide such funds as are allocated in subsection 7f7 to ,state housing finance agencies for the purpose of preventing homeowner mortgage defaults1 foreclosures1 and displacements of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship after ,january #ba1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,allocation of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish such criteria as are necessary to allocate the funds available within the ,housing ,assistance ,fund to each ,state4 ,the ,secretary shall allocate such funds among all ,states taking into consideration the number of unemployment claims within a ,state relative to the nationwide number of unemployment claims4 7#b7 ,small state minimum ,each ,state shall receive no less than #abe1jjj1jjj for the purposes established in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,disbursement of funds 7#a7 ,initial disbursement ,the ,secretary shall disburse to the ,state housing finance agencies not less than of the amount made available pursuant to this section1 and in accordance with the allocations established under subsection 7c71 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the ,secretary or designee shall enter into a contract with each ,state housing finance agency1 which may be amended from time to time1 establishing the terms of the use of such funds prior to the disbursement of such funds4 7#b7 ,second disbursement ,the ,secretary shall disburse all funds made available pursuant to this section1 and in accordance with the allocations established under subsection 7c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,permissible uses of fund 7#a7 ,in general ,funds made available to ,state housing finance agencies pursuant to this section may be used for the purposes established under subsection 7b71 which may include-- 7,a7 mortgage payment assistance2 7,b7 financial assistance to allow a borrower to reinstate their mortgage following a period of forbearance2 7,c7 principal reduction2 7,d7 utility payment assistance1 including electric1 gas1 and water payment assistance2 7,e7 any program established under the ,housing ,finance ,agency ,innovation ,fund for the ,hardest ,hit ,housing ,markets2 7,f7 reimbursement of funds expended by a ,state or local government during the period beginning on ,january #ba1 #bjbj1 and ending on the date that the first funds are disbursed by the ,state under the ,housing ,assistance ,fund1 for the purpose of providing housing or utility assistance to individuals or otherwise providing funds to prevent foreclosure or eviction of a homeowner or prevent mortgage delinquency or loss of housing or critical utilities as a response to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 and 7,g7 any other assistance to prevent eviction1 mortgage delinquency or default1 foreclosure1 or the loss of essential utility services4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,not greater than #aj percent of the amount allocated to a ,state pursuant to subsection 7c7 may be used by a ,state housing financing agency for administrative expenses4 ,any amounts allocated to administrative expenses that are no longer necessary for administrative expenses may be used in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 to remain available until expended or transferred or credited under subsection 7h71 #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj to the ,housing ,assistance ,fund established under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,use of housing finance agency innovation fund for the hardest hit housing markets funds ,a ,state housing finance agency may reallocate any administrative or programmatic funds it has received as an allocation from the ,housing ,finance ,agency ,innovation ,fund for the ,hardest ,hit ,housing ,markets created pursuant to section #aja7;a7 of the ,emergency ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjjh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ebaa7;a77 that have not been otherwise allocated or disbursed as of the date of enactment of this ,act to supplement any administrative or programmatic funds received from the ,housing ,assistance ,fund4 ,such reallocated funds shall not be considered when allocating resources from the ,housing ,assistance ,fund using the process established under subsection 7c7 and shall remain available for the uses permitted and under the terms and conditions established by the contract with ,secretary created pursuant to subsection 7d77#a7 and the terms of subsection 7h74 7h7 ,rescission of funds ,any funds that have not been allocated by a ,state housing finance agency to provide assistance as described under subsection 7e7 by ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 shall be reallocated by the ,secretary in the following manner3 7#a7 #fe percent shall be transferred or credited to the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh72 and 7#b7 #ce percent shall be transferred or credited to the ,capital ,magnet ,fund under section #acci of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defi74 7i7 ,reporting requirements ,the ,secretary shall provide public reports not less frequently than quarterly regarding the use of funds provided by the ,housing ,assistance ,funds4 ,such reports shall include the following data by ,state and by program within each ,state1 both for the past quarter and throughout the life of the program-- 7#a7 the amount of funds allocated2 7#b7 the amount of funds disbursed2 7#c7 the number of households and individuals assisted2 7#d7 the acceptance rate of applicants2 7#e7 the average amount of assistance provided per household receiving assistance2 7#f7 the average length of assistance provided per household receiving assistance2 7#g7 the income ranges of households for each household receiving assistance2 and 7#h7 the outcome #ab months after the household has received assistance4 #ajh4 ,mortgage forbearance 7a7 ,findings 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the collection of debts involves the use of the mails and wires and other instrumentalities of interstate commerce2 7,b7 at times of major disaster or emergency1 the income of consumers is often impaired and their necessary daily expenses often increase2 7,c7 temporary forbearance benefits not only consumer and small business debtors1 but also other creditors by avoiding downward collateral price spirals triggered by an increase in foreclosure activity2 7,d7 without forbearance1 many consumers and small businesses are unlikely to be able to pay their obligations according to their original terms and are likely to default on obligations or file for bankruptcy1 resulting in reduced recoveries for creditors1 and in the case of bankruptcy1 no recovery of unaccrued interest2 7,e7 with forbearance1 creditors are likely to realize greater long-term value because consumers and small businesses will be more likely to be able to repay their obligations after the major disaster or emergency has subsided2 7,f7 the legislative and administrative response to major disasters and emergencies may consist of multiple components divided among different statutes and programs2 and 7,g7 when evaluating whether property has been taken from a person without just compensation1 a holistic evaluation of the burdens and benefits of all legislative and administrative responses1 including indirect benefits from macroeconomic stabilization1 is appropriate4 7#b7 ,further findings regarding mortgage forbearance ,congress further finds that-- 7,a7 ensuring that consumers are able to remain in their residences reduces the disruptions and economic harm caused by such disasters and emergencies by ensuring that consumers are able to continue their existing employment1 education1 childcare1 and healthcare arrangements1 which are often geographically-based2 7,b7 temporary forbearance on residential mortgages is therefore critical to fostering economic recovery and stability in the wake of major disasters or emergencies2 7,c7 temporary mortgage forbearance during a declared disaster benefits not only mortgagors1 but also mortgagees because mortgagors' ability to pay is likely to be restored after a disaster or emergency subsides1 so forbearance may increase mortgagors' total recovery4 ,without forbearance1 mortgagors are likely to default or file for bankruptcy1 resulting in significant losses for mortgagees2 and 7,d7 temporary mortgage forbearance during a declared disaster also benefits the mortgagees of other properties because housing prices are geographically and serially correlated so an increase in foreclosures can drive down the value of collateral for all mortgage lenders1 further destabilizing the economy4 7#c7 ,further findings regarding mortgage servicers ,congress further finds that-- 7,a7 mortgage servicers are often contractually obligated to advance scheduled mortgage payments to securitization investors1 irrespective of whether the servicer collects the payment from the mortgagor2 7,b7 mortgage servicers are often thinly capitalized and with limited capacity for engaging in large scale advancing of payments to securitization investors2 7,c7 securitization investors have long been aware of servicers' thin capitalization2 7,d7 in the wake of the #bjjh financial crisis1 several servicers had difficulty obtaining sufficiently liquidity to make advances2 7,e7 mortgage servicing is a heavily regulated industry2 7,f7 in response to the #bjjh financial crisis1 ,congress created a safe harbor for mortgage servicers that undertook loan modifications2 7,g7 in response to the #bjjh financial crisis1 the ,home ,affordable ,modification ,program paid mortgage servicers to undertake loan modifications2 7,h7 as part of the #bjab joint ,state-,federal ,national ,mortgage ,settlement1 mortgage servicers committed to undertaking loan modifications2 and 7,i7 investors in mortgage securitizations are or should be aware of servicers' thin capitalization1 liquidity constraints1 the extent and history of servicing regulation and therefore do not have a reasonable expectation that the terms of servicing contracts will be enforceable at times of national financial crisis4 7#d7 ,determination ,it is the sense of the ,congress that1 on the basis of the findings described under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 the ,congress determines that the provisions of this ,act are necessary and proper for the purpose of carrying into execution the powers of the ,congress to regulate commerce among the several ,states and to establish uniform bankruptcy laws4 7b7 ,prohibition on foreclosures and repossessions during the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7#a7 ,prohibition on foreclosures ,the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #c 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 2 and 7,b7 in section #f7k77#a7 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfje7k77#a77-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 commence or continue any judicial foreclosure action or non-judicial foreclosure process or any action to evict a consumer following a foreclosure during the ,,covid-#ai emergency or the #ahj-;day period following such emergency 7except that such prohibition shall not apply to a mortgage secured by a dwelling that the servicer has determined after exercising reasonable diligence is vacant or abandoned72 7,f7 fail to toll the time in a foreclosure process on a property during the ,,covid-#ai emergency or the #ahj-;day period following such emergency 7except that such prohibition shall not apply to a mortgage secured by a dwelling that the servicer has determined after exercising reasonable diligence is vacant or abandoned72 or 4 7#b7 ,repossession prohibition ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency and for the #ahj-;day period following such emergency1 a servicer of a consumer loan secured by a manufactured home or a motor vehicle may not repossess such home or vehicle4 7c7 ,forbearance of residential mortgage loan payments for single family properties 7#a-d units7 ,section #f of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,forbearance during the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7#a7 ,consumer right to request a forbearance 7,a7 ,request for forbearance ,a borrower experiencing a financial hardship during the ,,covid-#ai emergency may request forbearance from any mortgage obligation1 regardless of delinquency status1 by submitting a request to the borrower's servicer1 either orally or in writing1 affirming that the borrower is experiencing hardship during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 ,a borrow shall not be required to provide any additional documentation to receive such forbearance4 7,b7 ,length of forbearance2 extension ,a forbearance requested pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be provided for a period of #ahj days1 and may be extended upon request of the borrower for an additional #ahj days4 7,c7 ,treatment of tenants ,a borrower receiving a forbearance under this subsection with respect to a mortgage secured by a dwelling that has tenants1 whether or not the borrower also lives in the dwelling1 shall provide the tenants with rent relief for a period not less than the period covered by the forbearance4 7#b7 ,automatic forbearance for delinquent borrowers 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other law governing forbearance relief1 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 any borrower who is or becomes #fj days or more delinquent on a mortgage obligation shall automatically be granted a #ahj-;day forbearance1 which may be extended upon request of the borrower for an additional #ahj days4 ,such a borrower may elect to continue making regular payments by notifying the servicer of the mortgage obligation of such election4 7,b7 ,notice to borrower ,the servicer of a mortgage obligation placed in forbearance pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide the borrower written notification of the forbearance and its duration as well as information about available loss mitigation options and the right to end the forbearance and resume making regular payments4 7,c7 ,treatment of payments during forbearance ,any payments made by the borrower during the forbearance period shall be credited to the borrower's account in accordance with section #abi;,f of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afci;f7 or as the borrower may otherwise instruct that is consistent with the terms of the mortgage loan contract4 7#c7 ,requirements for servicers 7,a7 ,notification 7i7 ,in general ,each servicer of a federally related mortgage loan shall notify the borrower of their right to request forbearance under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 until the end of ,,covid-#ai emergency-- 7aa7 on each periodic statement provided to the borrower2 and 7bb7 in any oral or written communication by the servicer with or to the borrower4 7ii7 ,manner of notification 7,i7 ,written notification ,any written notification required under this section-- 7aa7 shall be provided-- 7,,aa7 in ,english and ,spanish and in any additional languages in which the servicer communicates1 including the language in which the loan was negotiated1 to the extent known by the servicer2 and 7,,bb7 at least as clearly and conspicuously as the most clear and conspicuous disclosure on the document2 7bb7 shall include the notification of the availability of language assistance and housing counseling produced by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency under subsection 7o72 and 7cc7 may be provided by first-class mail or electronically1 if the borrower has otherwise consented to electronic communication with the servicer and has not revoked such consent4 7,,ii7 ,oral notification ,any oral notification required under clause 7i7 shall be provided in the language the servicer otherwise uses to communicate with the borrower4 7,,iii7 ,written translations ,in providing written notifications in languages other than ,english under subclause 7,i71 a servicer may rely on written translations developed by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency or the ,bureau4 7,b7 ,other requirements 7i7 ,forbearance required ,upon receiving a request for forbearance from a consumer under paragraph 7#a7 or placing a borrower in automatic forbearance under paragraph 7#b71 a servicer shall provide the forbearance for not less than #ahj days1 and an additional #ahj days at the request of the borrower1 provided that the borrower will have the option to discontinue the forbearance at any time4 7ii7 ,prohibition on fees1 penalties1 and interest ,during the period of a forbearance under this subsection1 no fees1 penalties or additional interest beyond the amounts scheduled or calculated as if the borrower made all contractual payments on time and in full under the terms of the mortgage contract in effect at the time the borrower enters into the forbearance shall accrue4 7iii7 ,treatment of escrow payments ,if a borrower in forbearance under this subsection is required to make payments to an escrow account1 the servicer shall pay or advance the escrow disbursements in a timely manner 7defined as on or before the deadline to avoid a penalty71 regardless of the status of the borrower's payments4 ,the servicer may collect any resulting escrow shortage or deficiency from the borrower after the forbearance period ends1 in a lump sum payment1 spread over #fj months1 or capitalized into the loan1 at the borrower's election4 4 7d7 ,notification of language assistance and housing counseling ,section #f of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfje71 as amended by subsection 7c71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,notification of language assistance and housing counseling 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall1 within #cj days of the date of enactment of this ,act1 make available a document providing notice of the availability of language assistance and housing counseling in substantially the same form1 and in at least the same languages1 as the existing ,language ,translation ,disclosure4 7#b7 ,minimum requirement ,the document described under subsection 7a7 shall include the notice in at least all the languages for which ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency currently has translations on its existing ,language ,translation ,disclosure available4 7#c7 ,provision to servicers ,the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall make this document available to servicers to fulfill their requirements under subsection 7n74 4 7e7 ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture ,direct ,loan ,program ,section #eje of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adge7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,loan modification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall implement a loan modification program to modify the terms of outstanding loans for borrowers who face financial hardship4 7#b7 ,affordable payments ,the ,secretary's loan modification program under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designed so as to provide affordable payments for borrowers4 ,in defining affordable payments the ,secretary shall consult definitions of affordability promulgated by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,authority1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 7#c7 ,additional program requirements ,the ,secretary's loan modification program under paragraph 7#a7 shall allow for measures including extension of the remaining loan term to up to #dhj months and a reduction in interest rate to the market interest rate as defined by regulations of the ,secretary4 ,the modification program shall be available for borrowers in a moratorium and for borrowers not already in a moratorium who qualify under the terms established by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary may also establish reasonable additional measures for providing affordable loan modifications to borrowers 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 ,acceleration of the promissory note and initiation of foreclosure proceedings shall not terminate a borrower's eligibility for a moratorium1 loan reamortization1 special servicing1 or other foreclosure alternative42 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall comply with subsection 7k77#a71 7n71 and 7o7 of section #f of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd with respect to any single-family loans it holds or services4 4 7f7 ,forbearance of residential mortgage loan payments for multifamily properties 7#e units7 7#a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 a multifamily borrower experiencing a financial hardship due1 directly or indirectly1 to the ,,covid-#ai emergency may request a forbearance under the terms set forth in this section4 7#b7 ,request for relief ,a multifamily borrower may submit a request for forbearance under paragraph 7#a7 to the borrower's servicer1 either orally or in writing1 affirming that the multifamily borrower is experiencing hardship during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#c7 ,forbearance period 7,a7 ,in general ,upon receipt of an oral or written request for forbearance from a multifamily borrower1 a servicer shall-- 7i7 document the financial hardship2 7ii7 provide the forbearance for not less than #ahj days2 and 7iii7 provide the forbearance for an additional #ahj days upon the request of the borrower at least #cj days prior to the end of the forbearance period described under subparagraph 7,a74 7,b7 ,right to discontinue ,a multifamily borrower shall have the option to discontinue the forbearance at any time4 7#d7 ,renter protections ,during the term of a forbearance under this section1 a multifamily borrower may not-- 7,a7 evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent2 or 7,b7 apply or accrue any fees or other penalties on renters for nonpayment of rent4 7#e7 ,obligation to bring the loan current ,a multifamily borrower shall bring a loan placed in forbearance under this section current within the earlier of-- 7,a7 #ab months after the conclusion of the forbearance period2 or 7,b7 receipt of any business interruption insurance proceeds by the multifamily borrower4 7#f7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the term multifamily borrower means a borrower of a residential mortgage loan that is secured by a lien against a property comprising five or more dwelling units4 7g7 ,federal ,reserve credit facility for mortgage servicers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 pursuant to the authority granted under section #ac7c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act1 directly 7or indirectly through an intermediary1 such as the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 the ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 an insured depository institution1 non-depository lending institution1 or a special purpose vehicle7-- 7,a7 shall extend credit to mortgage servicers and other obligated advancing parties that in each case have liquidity needs due to the ,,covid-#ai emergency or compliance with this ,act with respect to mortgage loans 7the affected mortgages72 and 7,b7 may extend further credit to mortgage servicers for other liquidity needs due to the actual or imminent delinquency or default on mortgage loans due to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#b7 ,non-compliant servicers ,a mortgage servicer shall not be eligible for assistance under paragraph 7#a7 if the provider is in violation of any requirement under this ,act1 and fails to promptly cure any such violation upon notice or discovery thereof4 7#c7 ,payments and purchases ,credit extended under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be in an amount sufficient to-- 7,a7 cover-- 7i7 the pass-through payment of principal and interest to mortgage-backed securities holders2 7ii7 the payment of taxes and insurance to third parties2 and 7iii7 the temporary reimbursement of modification costs and fees due to servicers that will be deferred until such time as a forbearance period terminates1 due in each case on1 or in respect of1 such affected mortgage loans or related mortgage-backed securities2 7,b7 purchase affected mortgages from pools of securitized mortgages 7#d7 ,collateral ,the credit authorized by this section shall be secured by the pledgor's interest in accounts receivable1 loans1 or related interests resulting from the payment advances made on the affected mortgages by the mortgage servicers4 7#e7 ,credit support ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide credit support to the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system for the program required by this section4 7#f7 ,conflict with other laws ,notwithstanding any ,federal or ,state law to the contrary1 the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 the ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 and the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association may permit the pledge or grant of a security interest in the pledgor's interest in such accounts receivable or loans or related interests and honor or permit the enforcement of such pledge or grant in accordance with its terms4 7#g7 ,duration ,the extension of credit by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system and credit support from the ,secretary of the ,treasury under this section shall be available until the later of-- 7,a7 #f months after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency2 and 7,b7 the date on which on the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system and the ,secretary of the ,treasury determine such credit and credit support should no longer be available to address the liquidity concern addressed by this section4 7#h7 ,amendments to ,national ,housing ,act ,section #cjf7;g77#a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting the following new sentence after the fourth sentence in the paragraph3 ,in any case in which 7,i7 the ,president declares a major disaster or emergency for the nation or any area that in either case has been affected by damage or other adverse effects of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act or other ,federal law1 7,,ii7 upon request of an ,issuer of any security1 the ,association elects to extend to the ,issuer one or more of the disaster assistance or emergency programs that the ,association determines to be available to account for the ,issuer's failure or anticipated failure to receive from the mortgagor the full amount of principal and interest due1 then 7,,iii7 the ,association may elect not to declare the ,issuer to be in default because of such request for such disaster or emergency assistance42 7,b7 by inserting after the word issued in the sixth sentence1 as redesignated1 the following3 subject to any pledge or grant of security interest of the pledgor's interest in and to any such mortgage or mortgages or any interest therein and the proceeds thereon1 which the ,association may elect to approve22 and 7,c7 by inserting after the word issued in the seventh sentence1 as redesignated1 the following3 1 or 7,d7 its approval and honoring of any pledge or grant of security interest of the pledgor's interest in and to any such mortgage or mortgages or any interest therein and proceeds thereon44 7h7 ,safe harbor 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 whenever a servicer of residential mortgages of residential mortgage-backed securities-- 7,a7 grants a borrower relief under section #f7n7 and #f7p7 of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd with respect to a residential mortgage originated before ,april #a1 #bjbj1 including a mortgage held in a securitization or other investment vehicle1 and 7,b7 the servicer or trustee or issuer owes a duty to investors or other parties regarding the standard for servicing such mortgage1 the servicer shall be deemed to have satisfied the such a duty1 and the servicer shall not be liable to any party who is owed such a duty and shall not be subject to any injunction1 stay1 or other equitable relief to such party1 based upon its good faith compliance with the provisions of #f7n7 and #f7p7 of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd4 ,any person1 including a trustee or issuer1 who cooperates with a servicer when such cooperation is necessary for the servicer to implement the provisions of #f7n7 and #f7p7 of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd shall be protected from liability in the same manner4 7#b7 ,standard industry practice ,compliance with #f7n7 and #f7p7 of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd during the ,,covid-#ai emergency shall constitute standard industry practice for purposes of all ,federal and ,state laws4 7#c7 ,definitions ,as used in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term servicer has the meaning given that term under section #f7;i77#b7 of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfje7;i77#b772 and 7,b7 the term securitization vehicle has the meaning given that term under section #abi;,a7f77#c7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afci;a7f77#c774 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,no provision of paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall be construed as affecting the liability of any servicer or person for actual fraud in servicing of a loan or for the violation of a ,state or ,federal law4 7i7 ,post-,pandemic mortgage repayment options ,section #f of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfje71 as amended by subsection 7d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,post-,pandemic mortgage repayment options ,with respect to a federally related residential mortgage loan1 before the end of any forbearance provided under subsection 7n71 servicers shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the borrower's ability to return to making regular mortgage payments2 7#b7 if the borrower is able to return to making regular mortgage payments at the end of the forbearance period-- 7,a7 modify the borrower's loan to extend the term for the same period as the length of the forbearance1 with all payments that were not made during the forbearance distributed at the same intervals as the borrower's existing payment schedule and evenly distributed across those intervals1 with no penalties1 late fees1 additional interest accrued beyond the amounts scheduled or calculated as if the borrower made all contractual payments on time and in full under the terms of the mortgage contract in effect at the time the borrower entered into the forbearance1 and with no modification fee charged to the borrower2 or 7,b7 if the borrower elects to modify the loan to capitalize a resulting escrow shortage or deficiency1 the servicer may modify the borrower's loan by re-amortizing the principal balance and extending the term of the loan sufficient to maintain the regular mortgage payments2 and 7,c7 notify the borrower in writing of the extension1 including provision of a new payment schedule and date of maturity1 and that the borrower shall have the election of prepaying the suspended payments at any time1 in a lump sum or otherwise2 7#c7 if the borrower is financially unable to return to making periodic mortgage payments as provided for in the mortgage contract at the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency-- 7,a7 evaluate the borrower for all loan modification options1 without regard to whether the borrower has previously requested1 been offered1 or provided a loan modification or other loss mitigation option and without any requirement that the borrower come current before such evaluation or as a condition of eligibility for such modification1 including-- 7i7 further extending the borrower's repayment period2 7ii7 reducing the principal balance of the loan2 or 7iii7 other modification or loss mitigation options available to the servicer under the terms of any investor requirements and existing laws and policies2 and 7,b7 if the borrower qualifies for such a modification1 the service shall offer a loan with such terms as to provide a loan with such terms as to provide an affordable payment1 with no penalties1 late fees1 additional interest beyond the amounts scheduled or calculated as if the borrower made all contractual payments on time and in full under the terms of the mortgage contract in effect at the time the borrower entered into the forbearance1 and with no modification fees charged to the borrower2 and 7#d7 if a borrower is granted a forbearance on payments that would be owed pursuant to a trial loan modification plan-- 7,a7 any forbearance of payments shall not be treated as missed or delinquent payments or otherwise negatively affect the borrower's ability to complete their trial plan2 7,b7 any past due amounts as of the end of the trial period1 including unpaid interest1 real estate taxes1 insurance premiums1 and assessments paid on the borrower's behalf1 will be added to the mortgage loan balance1 but only to the extent that such charges are not fees associated with the granting of the forbearance1 such as late fees1 modification fees1 or unpaid interest from the period of the forbearance beyond the amounts scheduled or calculated as if the borrower made all contractual payments on time and in full under the terms of the mortgage contract in effect at the time the borrower entered into the forbearance2 and 7,c7 if the borrower is unable to resume payments on the trial modification at the end of the forbearance period1 re-evaluate the borrower for all available loan modifications under paragraph #c1 without any requirement that the borrower become current before such evaluation or as a condition of eligibility for such modification4 4 7j7 ,claims of affected investors and other parties ,any action asserting a taking under the ,fifth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states as a result of this subsection shall be brought not later than #ahj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7k7 ,extension of the ,,gse ,patch ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall revise section #ajbf4dc7;e77#d77;iii77,b7 of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to extend the sunset of the special rule provided under such section #ajbf4dc7;e77#d7 until ,january #a1 #bjbb1 or such later date as may be determined by the ,bureau4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,manufactured home ,the term manufactured home has the meaning given that term under section #fjc of the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edjb74 7#c7 ,motor vehicle ,the term motor vehicle has the meaning given that term under ,section #ajbi7;f7 of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #eeai7;f774 7#d7 ,residential mortgage loan ,the term residential mortgage loan means any consumer credit transaction that is secured by a mortgage1 deed of trust1 or other equivalent consensual security interest on residence consisting of a single dwelling unit that is occupied by the mortgagor4 #aji4 ,bankruptcy protections 7a7 ,increasing the homestead exemption 7#a7 ,homestead exemption ,section #ebb of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #ae1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of applicable nonbankruptcy law1 a debtor in any ,state may exempt from property of the estate the property described in subsection 7d77#a7 not to exceed the value in subsection 7d77#a7 if the exemption for such property permitted by applicable nonbankruptcy law is lower than that amount4 4 7b7 ,effect of missed mortgage payments on discharge ,section #acbh of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,a debtor shall not be denied a discharge under this section because1 as of the date of discharge1 the debtor did not make #f or fewer payments directly to the holder of a debt secured by real property4 7j7 ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b71 upon the debtor's request1 the court shall grant a discharge of all debts provided for in the plan that are dischargeable under subsection 7a7 if the debtor-- 7#a7 has made payments under a confirmed plan for at least #a year2 and 7#b7 is experiencing a loss of income or increase in expenses due1 directly or indirectly1 to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 4 7c7 ,modification of chapter #ac plan due to hardship caused by ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,section #acbi of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at end the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 for a plan confirmed prior to the date of enactment of this subsection1 the plan may be modified upon the request of the debtor if-- 7,a7 the debtor is experiencing or has experienced a material financial hardship due1 directly or indirectly1 to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 and 7,b7 the modification is approved after notice and a hearing4 7#b7 ,a modification under paragraph 7#a7 may include extending the period of time for payments on claims not later than #g years after the date on which the first payment under the original confirmed plan was due4 7#c7 ,sections #acbb7;a71 #acbb7;b71 #acbc7;c71 and the requirements of section #acbe7;a7 shall apply to any modification under paragraph 7#a74 4 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply to any case commenced before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the amendment made by subsection 7c7 shall apply to any case for which a plan has been confirmed under section #acbe of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaj4 ,debt collection 7a7 ,temporary debt collection moratorium during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #hab the following3 #hab;,a4 ,temporary debt collection moratorium during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consumer ,the term consumer means any natural person obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#c7 ,creditor ,the term creditor means any person who offers or extends credit creating a debt or to whom a debt is owed or other obligation of payment4 7#d7 ,debt ,the term debt-- 7,a7 means any past due obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer1 non-profit organization1 or small business to pay money-- 7i7 arising out of a transaction in which the money1 property1 insurance1 or services which are the subject of the transaction are primarily for personal1 family1 business1 non-profit1 or household purposes1 whether or not such obligation has been reduced to judgment2 7ii7 owed to a local1 ,state1 or ,federal government2 7,b7 does not include federally related mortgages 7as defined under section #c of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd7 unless a deficiency judgment has been made with respect to such federally related mortgage4 7#e7 ,debt collector ,the term debt collector includes a creditor and any person or entity that engages in the collection of debt 7including the ,federal ,government or a ,state government7 whether or not the debt is allegedly owed to or assigned to that person or entity4 7#f7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution-- 7,a7 has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act2 and 7,b7 means a ,federal or ,state credit union 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 under section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act47 7#g7 ,non-profit organization ,the term non-profit organization means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#h7 ,small business ,the term small business has the meaning given the term small business concern under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7b7 ,prohibitions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during ,,covid-#ai emergency period and the #abj-;day period immediately following1 a debt collector is prohibited from-- 7#a7 capitalizing or adding extra interest or fees triggered by the non-payment of an obligation by a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization to the balance of an account2 7#b7 suing or threatening to sue a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit for a past-due debt2 7#c7 continuing litigation initiated before the date of enactment of this section to collect a debt from a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization2 7#d7 enforcing a security interest1 including through repossession or foreclosure1 against a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization2 7#e7 reporting a past due debt of a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization to a consumer reporting agency2 7#f7 taking or threatening to take any action to enforce collection1 or any adverse action against a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization for non-payment or for non-appearance at any hearings related to a debt2 7#g7 except with respect to enforcing an order for child support or spousal support1 initiating or continuing any action to cause or to seek to cause the collection of a debt from wages1 ,federal benefits1 or other amounts due to a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization1 by way of garnishment1 deduction1 offset1 or other seizure1 or to cause or seek to cause the collection of a debt by seizing funds from a bank account or any other assets held by such consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization2 7#h7 in the case of action or collection described under paragraph 7#g7 that was initiated prior to the beginning of the date of such disaster or emergency1 failing to suspend the action or collection until #abj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period2 7#i7 upon the termination of the incident period for such disaster or emergency1 failing to extend the time period to pay an obligation by one payment period for each payment that a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization missed during the incident period1 with the payments due in the same amounts and at the same intervals as the pre-existing payment schedule of the consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization 7as applicable7 or1 if the debt has no payment periods1 allow the consumer1 small business1 or non-profit a reasonable time in which to repay the debt in affordable payments2 7#aj7 disconnecting a consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization from a utility prepaid or post-paid electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications1 broadband1 water1 or sewer service2 or 7#aa7 exercising a right to set off provision contained in any consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization account agreement with a depository institution4 7c7 ,violation ,any person who violates a provision of this section shall-- 7#a7 be treated as a debt collector for purposes of section #hac2 and 7#b7 be liable to the consumer1 small business1 or non-profit organization an amount equal to #aj times the damages allowed under section #hac for each such violation4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hab the following new item3 #hab;,a4 ,temporary debt collection moratorium during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 4 7b7 ,confessions of judgment prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afca et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 by adding at the end the following3 #adj;,b4 ,confessions of judgment prohibition 7a7 ,in general ,during a period described under section #hab;,a7b7 of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person or seek to enforce an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment 7for purposes other than executory process in the ,state of ,louisiana71 warrant of attorney1 or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon4 7b7 ,exemption ,the exemption in section #ajd7a7 shall not apply to this section4 7c7 ,debt defined ,in this section1 the term debt means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- 7#a7 regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent1 if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned2 7#b7 that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment2 and 7#c7 regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph 7#b7 has been reduced to judgment or is fixed1 contingent1 matured1 unmatured1 disputed1 undisputed1 secured1 or unsecured4 2 and 7,b7 in the table of contents for such chapter1 by adding at the end the following3 #adj;,b4 ,confessions of judgment prohibition4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #acj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afdj7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this section1 the term creditor refers to any person charged with compliance44 #aaa4 ,disaster ,protection for ,workers' ,credit 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 is to protect consumers' credit from negative impacts as a result of financial hardship due to the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak and future major disasters4 7b7 ,reporting of information during major disasters 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act is amended by inserting after section #fje;,b the following3 #fje;,c4 ,reporting of information during major disasters 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the later of-- 7,a7 #abj days after the date of enactment of this section2 or 7,b7 #abj days after the date of termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,covered major disaster period ,the term covered major disaster period means-- 7,a7 the period beginning on the date on which a major disaster is declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 under which assistance is authorized under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd71 and ending on the date that is #abj days after the end of the incident period designated in such declaration2 or 7,b7 the period ending #abj days after the date of termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#c7 ,major disaster ,the term major disaster means a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 under which assistance is authorized under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7 7b7 ,moratorium on furnishing adverse information during ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,no person may furnish any adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 relating to a consumer that was the result of any action or inaction that occurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7c7 ,moratorium on furnishing adverse information during covered major disaster period ,no person may furnish any adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 relating to a consumer that was the result of any action or inaction that occurred during a covered major disaster period if the consumer is a resident of the affected area covered by a declaration made by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 under which assistance is authorized under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd74 7d7 ,information excluded from consumer reports ,in addition to the information described in section #fje7;a71 no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing an adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 reported relating to a consumer that was the result of any action or inaction that occurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period1 and as applicable under subsection 7f77#c71 for #bgj days after the expiration of the applicable period4 7e7 ,summary of rights ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,bureau shall update the model summary of rights under section #fji7;c77#a7 to include a description of the right of a consumer to-- 7#a7 request the deletion of adverse items of information under subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 request a consumer report or score1 without charge to the consumer1 under subsection 7g74 7f7 ,deletion of adverse items of information resulting from the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak and major disasters 7#a7 ,reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,bureau shall create a website for consumers to report1 under penalty of perjury1 economic hardship as a result of the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak or a major disaster 7if the consumer is a resident of the affected area covered by such major disaster7 for the purpose of extending credit report protection for an additional #bgj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or covered major disaster period1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,documentation ,the ,bureau shall-- 7i7 not require any documentation from a consumer to substantiate the economic hardship2 and 7ii7 provide notice to the consumer that a report under subparagraph 7,a7 is under penalty of perjury4 7,c7 ,reporting period ,a consumer may report economic hardship under subparagraph 7,a7 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period1 as applicable1 and for #fj days thereafter4 7#b7 ,database ,the ,bureau shall establish and maintain a secure database that-- 7,a7 is accessible to each consumer reporting agency described in section #fjc7p7 and nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency for purposes of fulfilling their duties under paragraph 7#c7 to check and automatically delete any adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 reported that occurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period with respect to a consumer2 and 7,b7 contains the information reported under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,deletion of adverse items of information by nationwide consumer reporting and nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,each consumer reporting agency described in section #fjc7p7 and each nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency shall1 using the information contained in the database established under paragraph 7#b71 delete from the file of each consumer named in the database each adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 that was a result of an action or inaction that occurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period up to #bgj days following the end of the such period4 7,b7 ,timeline ,each consumer reporting agency described in section #fjc7p7 and each nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency shall check the database at least weekly and delete adverse items of information as soon as practicable after information that is reported under paragraph 7#a7 appears in the database established under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,request for deletion of adverse items of information 7,a7 ,in general ,a consumer who has filed a report of economic hardship with the ,bureau may submit a request1 without charge to the consumer1 to a consumer reporting agency to delete from the consumer's file an adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 that was a result of an action or inaction that occurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period up to #bgj days following the end of the such period4 7,b7 ,timing ,a consumer may submit a request under subparagraph 7,a71 not later than #bgj-;day period described in that subparagraph4 7,c7 ,removal and notification ,upon receiving a request under this paragraph to delete an adverse item of information1 a consumer reporting agency shall-- 7i7 delete the adverse item of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 from the consumer's file2 and 7ii7 notify the consumer and the furnisher of the adverse item of information of the deletion4 7g7 ,free credit report and scores 7#a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period and ending #ab months after the expiration of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or covered major disaster period1 as applicable1 each consumer reporting agency as described under #fjc7p7 and nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency shall make all disclosures described under section #fji upon request by a consumer1 by mail or online1 without charge to the consumer and without limitation as to the number of requests4 ,a consumer reporting agency shall also supply a consumer1 upon request and without charge1 with a credit score that-- 7,a7 is derived from a credit scoring model that is widely distributed to users by the consumer reporting agency for the purpose of any extension of credit or other transaction designated by the consumer who is requesting the credit score2 or 7,b7 is widely distributed to lenders of common consumer loan products and predicts the future credit behavior of the consumer4 7#b7 ,timing ,a file disclosure or credit score under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided to the consumer not later than-- 7,a7 #g days after the date on which the request is received if the request is made by mail2 and 7,b7 not later than #ae minutes if the request is made online4 7#c7 ,additional reports ,a file disclosure provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in addition to any disclosure requested by the consumer under section #fab7;a74 7#d7 ,prohibition ,a consumer reporting agency that receives a request under paragraph 7#a7 may not request or require any documentation from the consumer that demonstrates that the consumer was impacted by the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak or a major disaster 7except to verify that the consumer resides in an area covered by the major disaster7 as a condition of receiving the file disclosure or score4 7h7 ,posting of rights ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 each consumer reporting agency shall prominently post and maintain a direct link on the homepage of the public website of the consumer reporting agency information relating to the right of consumers to-- 7#a7 request the deletion of adverse items of information 7except information related to a felony criminal conviction7 under subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 request consumer file disclosures and scores1 without charge to the consumer1 under subsection 7g74 7i7 ,ban on reporting medical debt information related to ,,covid-#ai or a major disaster 7#a7 ,furnishing ban ,no person shall furnish adverse information to a consumer reporting agency related to medical debt if such medical debt is with respect to medical expenses related to treatments arising from ,,covid-#ai or a major disaster 7whether or not the expenses were incurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or covered major disaster period74 7#b7 ,consumer report ban ,no consumer reporting agency may made a consumer report containing adverse information related to medical debt if such medical debt is with respect to medical expenses related to treatments arising from ,,covid-#ai or a major disaster 7whether or not the expenses were incurred during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or covered major disaster period74 7j7 ,credit scoring models ,a person that creates and implements credit scoring models may not treat the absence1 omission1 or deletion of any information pursuant to this section as a negative factor or negative value in credit scoring models created or implemented by such person4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fje;,b the following3 #fje;,c4 ,reporting of information during major disasters4 4 7c7 ,limitations on new credit scoring models during the ,,covid-#ai emergency and major disasters ,the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end the following3 #fcj4 ,limitations on new credit scoring models during the ,,covid-#ai emergency and major disasters ,with respect to a person that creates and implements credit scoring models1 such person may not1 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period or a covered major disaster period 7as such terms are defined under section #fje;,c71 create or implement a new credit scoring model 7including a revision to an existing scoring model7 if the new credit scoring model would identify a significant percentage of consumers as being less creditworthy when compared to the previous credit scoring models created or implemented by such person4 2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents for such ,act1 by adding at the end the following new item3 #fcj4 ,limitations on new credit scoring models during major disasters4 4 #aab4 ,student loans 7a7 ,payments for private education loan borrowers as a result of the ,,covid-#ai national emergency ,section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,,covid-#ai national emergency private education loan repayment assistance 7#a7 ,authority ,effective on the date of the enactment of this section1 for the duration of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period and the #f-month period immediately following1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 for each borrower of a private education loan1 pay the total amount due for such month on the loan1 based on the payment plan selected by the borrower or the borrower's loan status4 7#b7 ,no capitalization of interest ,with respect to any loan in repayment during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency period and the #f-month period immediately following1 interest due on a private education loan during such period shall not be capitalized at any time during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency period and the #f-month period immediately following4 7#c7 ,reporting to consumer reporting agencies ,during the period in which the ,secretary of the ,treasury is making payments on a loan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 for the purpose of reporting information about the loan to a consumer reporting agency1 any payment made by the ,secretary is treated as if it were a regularly scheduled payment made by a borrower4 7#d7 ,notice of payments and program ,not later than #ae days following the date of enactment of this subsection1 and monthly thereafter during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency period and the #f-month period immediately following1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide a notice to all borrowers of private education loans-- 7,a7 informing borrowers of the actions taken under this subsection2 7,b7 providing borrowers with an easily accessible method to opt out of the benefits provided under this subsection2 and 7,c7 notifying the borrower that the program under this subsection is a temporary program and will end #f months after the ,,covid-#ai national emergency period ends4 7#e7 ,suspension of involuntary collection ,during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency period and the #f-month period immediately following1 the holder of a private education loan shall immediately take action to halt all involuntary collection related to the loan4 7#f7 ,mandatory forbearance ,during the period in which the ,secretary of the ,treasury is making payments on a loan under paragraph 7#a71 the servicer of such loan shall grant the borrower forbearance as follows3 7,a7 ,a temporary cessation of all payments on the loan other than the payments of interest and principal on the loan that are made under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,for borrowers who are delinquent but who are not yet in default before the date on which the ,secretary begins making payments under paragraph 7#a71 the retroactive application of forbearance to address any delinquency4 7#g7 ,data to implement ,holders and servicers of private education loans shall report1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the information necessary to calculate the amount to be paid under this section4 7#h7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 4 7b7 ,additional ,protections for ,private ,student ,loan ,borrowers 7#a7 ,each private education loan holder who receives any monthly payment pursuant to this section must modify all private education loan contracts that it holds to provide for the same repayment plan and forgiveness terms available to ,direct ,loans borrowers under #cd ,c4,f4,r4 #fhe4bji7;c71 in effect as of ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,for a borrower who has defaulted on the private education loan under the terms of the promissory note prior to any loan payment made or forbearance granted under this section1 no payment made or forbearance granted under this section shall be considered an event that impacts the calculation of the applicable state statutes of limitation4 7#c7 ,a private education loan debt collector1 as that term is defined in the ,federal ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 may not pressure a borrower to elect to apply the amount to any private education loan4 ,pressure is defined as any communication1 recommendation or other similar communication1 other than providing basic information about a borrower's options1 urging a borrower to make this election4 ,violation of this provision shall be an unfair practice in violation of #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;f4 7#d7 ,a private education loan debt collector or creditor may not pressure a borrower to elect to apply the amount to any private education loan4 ,pressure is defined as any communication1 recommendation or other similar communication1 other than providing basic information about a borrower's options1 urging a borrower to make this election4 ,violation of this provision shall be an abusive act or practice as defined by #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #eeca4 7#e7 ,for a borrower who has defaulted on the private education loan1 under the terms of the promissory note1 prior to any loan payment made under this section1 no loan relief provided under this section shall be considered an event that impacts the calculation of the applicable state statutes of limitation4 7c7 ,minimum relief for private student loan borrowers as a result of the ,,covid-#ai national emergency 7#a7 ,minimum student loan relief as a result of the ,,covid-#ai national emergency ,not later than #bgj days after the last day of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out a program under which a qualified borrower1 with respect to the private education of loans of such qualified borrower1 shall receive in accordance with paragraph 7#c7 an amount equal to the lesser of the following3 7,a7 ,the total amount of each private education loan of the borrower2 or 7,b7 #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,notification of borrowers ,not later than #bgj days after the last day of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall notify each qualified borrower of-- 7,a7 the requirements to provide loan relief to such borrower under this section2 and 7,b7 the opportunity for such borrower to make an election under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 with respect to the application of such loan relief to the covered loans and private education loans of such borrower4 7#c7 ,distribution of funding 7,a7 ,election by borrower ,not later than #de days after a notice is sent under paragraph 7#b71 a qualified borrower may elect to apply the amount determined with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 to any private education loan of the borrower4 7,b7 ,automatic payment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a qualified borrower who does not make an election under subparagraph 7,a7 before the date described in such paragraph1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall apply the amount determined with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 in order of the private education loan of the qualified borrower with the highest interest rate4 7ii7 ,equal interest rates ,in case of two or more private education loans described in clause 7i7 with equal interest rates1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall apply the amount determined with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 first to the loan with the highest principal4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered loan ,the term covered loan means-- 7i7 a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga et seq472 7ii7 a loan made under part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq472 and 7iii7 a ,federal ,perkins ,loan made pursuant to part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;aa et seq474 7,b7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7,c7 ,private education loan ,the term private education loan has the meaning given the term in section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej74 7,d7 ,qualified borrower ,the term qualified borrower means a borrower of a covered loan or a private education loan4 7,e7 ,secretaries concerned ,the term ,secretaries concerned means-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,education1 with respect to covered loans and borrowers of such covered loans2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 with respect to private education loans and borrowers of such private education loans4 #aac4 ,waiver of in-person appraisal requirements 7a7 ,finding ,the ,congress finds that as the country continues to grapple with the impact of the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 several adjustments are needed to ensure that mortgage processing can continue to function without significant delays1 despite requirements that would otherwise require in-person interactions4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,until the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 any appraisal that is conducted for a loan with respect to which applicable law would otherwise require the performance of an interior inspection may be performed without an interior inspection1 if-- 7,a7 an exterior inspection is performed in conjunction with other methods to maximize credibility1 including verifiable contemporaneous video or photographic documentation by the borrower and borrower observations2 and 7,b7 the applicable lender1 guarantor1 regulating agency1 or insurer may order additional services to include an interior inspection at a later date4 7#b7 ,stipulation ,an appraiser conducting an appraisal without an interior inspection pursuant to this section shall stipulate an extraordinary assumption that the property's interior quality1 condition1 and physical characteristics are as described and consistent with the exterior view1 and shall employ all available methods to maximize accuracy while maintaining safety4 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #a-week period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,housing ,commissioner of the ,federal ,housing ,agency and the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall issue such rules or guidance as may be necessary to ensure that such agencies1 the ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 and the ,federal home loan banks make any adjustments to mortgage processing requirements that may be necessary to provide flexibility to avoid in-person interactions while preserving the goals of the programs and consumer protection4 7d7 ,,covid-#ai emergency defined ,in this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 #aad4 ,supplemental funding for community development block grants 7a7 ,funding and allocations 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj for assistance in accordance with this section under the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7#b7 ,initial allocation #f1jjj1jjj1jjj of the amount made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be distributed pursuant to section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7 to grantees and such allocations shall be made within #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,subsequent allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,the #f1jjj1jjj1jjj made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 that remains after allocation pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall be allocated1 not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 directly to ,states to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus within the ,state1 including activities within entitlement and nonentitlement communities1 based on public health needs1 risk of transmission of coronavirus1 number of coronavirus cases compared to the national average1 and economic and housing market disruptions1 and other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary1 using best available data4 7,b7 ,technical assistance ,of the amount referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for capacity building and technical assistance to support the use of such amounts to expedite or facilitate infectious disease response4 7#d7 ,direct distribution ,of the amount made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be distributed directly to ,states and units of general local government1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 according to a formula based on factors to be determined by the ,secretary1 prioritizing risk of transmission of coronavirus1 number of coronavirus cases compared to the national average1 and economic and housing market disruptions resulting from coronavirus4 7#e7 ,rolling allocations ,allocations under this subsection may be made on a rolling basis as additional needs develop and data becomes available4 7#f7 ,best available data ,the ,secretary shall make all allocations under this subsection based on the best available data at the time of allocation4 7b7 ,eligible activities ,amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be used only for-- 7#a7 eligible activities described in #aje7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;a77 relating to preventing1 preparing for1 or responding to the public health emergency relating to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai72 and 7#b7 reimbursement of costs for such eligible activities relating to preventing1 preparing for1 or responding to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 that were accrued before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,inapplicability of public services cap ,the limitation under paragraph 7#h7 of section #aje7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;a77#h77 on the amount that may be used for activities under such paragraph shall not apply with respect to-- 7#a7 amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 amounts made available in preceding appropriation ,acts for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj for carrying out title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 to the extent such amounts are used for activities described in subsection 7b7 of this section4 7d7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 and for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 including for the purposes of addressing the impact of coronavirus4 7#b7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall notify the public through the ,federal ,register or other appropriate means #e days before the effective date of any such waiver or alternative requirement in order for such waiver or alternative requirement to take effect4 ,such public notice may be provided on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,statements of activities2 comprehensive housing affordability strategies 7#a7 ,inapplicability of requirements ,section #aaf7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaf7;b72 relating to submission of final statements of activities not later than ,august #af of a given fiscal year7 and any implementing regulations shall not apply to final statements submitted in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #ajd of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;a77 and comprehensive housing affordability strategies submitted in accordance with section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj4 7#b7 ,new requirements ,final statements and comprehensive housing affordability strategies shall instead be submitted not later than ,august #af1 #bjba4 7#c7 ,amendments ,notwithstanding subsections 7a77#b71 7a77#c71 and 7c7 of section #ajd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7 and section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje71 a grantee may not be required to amend its statement of activities in order to engage in activities to prevent1 prepare1 and respond to coronavirus or the economic and housing disruption caused by it1 but shall make public a report within #ahj days of the end of the crisis which fully accounts for such activities4 7f7 ,public hearings 7#a7 ,inapplicability of in-person hearing requirements ,a grantee may not be required to hold in-person public hearings in connection with its citizen participation plan1 but shall provide citizens with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment of not less than #ae days4 7#b7 ,virtual public hearings ,during the period that national or local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons1 a grantee may fulfill applicable public hearing requirements for all grants from funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 and under the heading ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development--,community ,planning and ,development--,community ,development ,fund in appropriation ,acts for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj by carrying out virtual public hearings4 ,any such virtual hearings shall provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the grantee's certifications1 timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues1 and public access to all questions and responses4 7g7 ,duplication of benefits ,the ,secretary shall ensure there are adequate procedures in place to prevent any duplication of benefits as defined by section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7 and act in accordance with section #abaj of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7division ,d of ,public ,law #aae-bed2 #acb ,stat4 #cddb7 and section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee74 #aae4 ,,covid-#ai ,emergency ,housing ,relief 7a7 ,definition of ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7b7 ,suspension of community service1 work1 presence in unit1 and minimum rent requirements and time limits on assistance 7#a7 ,suspension ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the following provisions of law and requirements shall not apply3 7,a7 ,section #ab7;c7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;j7c72 relating to community service74 7,b7 ,any work requirement or time limitation on assistance established by a public housing agency participating in the ,moving to ,work demonstration program authorized under section #bjd of the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,housing and ,urban ,development and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-acd2 #aaj ,stat4 #acba74 7,c7 ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #c7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7a77#c72 relating to minimum rental amount74 7,d7 ,section #ihb4cab of the regulations of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7#bd ,c4,f4,r4 #ihb4cab72 relating to absence from unit74 7#b7 ,prohibition ,no penalty may be imposed nor any adverse action taken for failure on the part of any tenant of public housing or a dwelling unit assisted under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 to comply with the laws and requirements specified in paragraph 7#a7 during the period specified in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,housing choice vouchers 7#a7 ,section #h vouchers ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide that-- 7,a7 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 a public housing agency may not terminate the availability to an eligible household of a housing choice voucher under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 for failure to enter into a lease for an assisted dwelling unit2 7,b7 in the case of any eligible household on whose behalf such a housing choice voucher has been made available1 if as of the termination of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period such availability has not terminated 7including by reason of subparagraph 7,a77 and such voucher has not been used to enter into a lease for an assisted dwelling unit1 the public housing agency making such voucher available may not terminate such availability until the expiration of the #fj-;day period beginning upon the termination of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period2 and 7,c7 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 clause 7i7 of section #h7o77#h77;,a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#h7;,a77i72 relating to initial inspection of dwelling units7 shall not apply1 except that in any case in which an inspection of a dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment is established is not conducted before an assistance payment is made for such dwelling unit-- 7i7 such clause shall be applied by substituting the expiration of the #ij-;day period beginning on the termination of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period 7as such term is defined in section #aag7;a7 of the ,financial ,protections and ,assistance for ,america's ,consumers1 ,states1 ,businesses1 and ,vulnerable ,populations ,act7 for any assistance payment is made2 and 7ii7 the public housing agency shall inform the tenant household and the owner of such dwelling unit of the inspection requirement applicable to such dwelling unit pursuant to clause 7i74 7#b7 ,rural housing vouchers ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide that the same restrictions and requirements applicable under paragraph 7#a7 to voucher assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg shall apply with respect to voucher assistance under section #edb of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adijr74 ,in applying such restrictions and requirements1 the ,secretary may take into consideration and provide for any differences between such programs while ensuring that the program under such section #edb is carried out in accordance with the purposes of such restrictions and requirements4 7d7 ,suspension of income reviews ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall waive any requirements under law or regulation requiring review of the income of an individual or household for purposes of assistance under a housing assistance program administered by such ,secretary1 except-- 7#a7 in the case of review of income upon the initial provision of housing assistance2 or 7#b7 if such review is requested by an individual or household due to a loss of income4 7e7 ,authority ,to suspend or delay deadlines ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may suspend or delay any deadline relating to public housing agencies or owners of housing assisted under a program administered by such ,secretary1 except any deadline relating to responding to exigent conditions related to health and safety or emergency physical conditions4 7f7 ,suspension of assisted housing scoring activities ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall suspend scoring under the ,section #h ,management ,assessment ,program and the ,public ,housing ,assessment ,system during the period beginning upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending upon expiration of the #ij-;day period that begins upon the termination of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7g7 ,requirements regarding residual receipts and reserve funds 7#a7 ,suspension of requirement to submit residual receipts to ,,hud ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 any requirements for owners of federally assisted multifamily housing to remit residual receipts to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall not apply4 7#b7 ,eligible uses of reserve funds ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 any costs of an owner of federally assisted multifamily housing for items1 activities1 and services related to responding to coronavirus or ,,covid-#ai shall be considered eligible uses for the reserve fund for replacements for such housing4 #aaf4 ,supplemental funding for service coordinators to assist elderly households 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #cjj1jjj1jjj for grants under section #fgf of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acfcb7 for costs of providing service coordinators for purposes of coordinating services to prevent1 prepare for1 or respond to the public health emergency relating to ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7b7 ,hiring ,in the hiring of staff using amounts made available pursuant to this section1 grantees shall consider and hire1 at all levels of employment and to the greatest extent possible1 a diverse staff1 including by race1 ethnicity1 gender1 and disability status4 ,each grantee shall submit a report to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development describing compliance with the preceding sentence not later than the expiration of the #abj-;day period that begins upon the termination of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7c7 ,one-,time grants ,grants made using amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall not be renewable4 7d7 ,one-,year availability ,any amounts made available pursuant to this section that are allocated for a grantee and remaining unexpended upon the expiration of the #ab-month period beginning upon such allocation shall be recaptured by the ,secretary4 #aag4 ,fair housing 7a7 ,definition of ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7b7 ,fair housing activities 7#a7 ,,fhip2 ,,fhap 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to ensure that fair housing organizations and ,state and local civil rights agencies have sufficient resources to deal with expected increases in fair housing complaints1 to investigate housing discrimination1 including financial scams that target protected classes associated with or resulting from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 and during such pandemic1 there is authorized to be appropriated for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance-- 7i7 #ee1jjj1jjj for the ,fair ,housing ,initiatives ,program under section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaf;a72 and 7ii7 #ce1jjj1jjj for the ,fair ,housing ,assistance ,program under the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq474 ,amounts made available pursuant to this subparagraph may be used by such organizations and agencies to establish the capacity to and to carry out activities and services by telephone and online means1 including for individuals with limited ,english proficiency and individuals with a disability in accordance with requirements under the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij4 7,b7 ,private enforcement initiative ,in entering into contracts for private enforcement initiatives under #efa7;b7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaf;a7b77 using amounts made available pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77i7 of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall give priority to applications from qualified fair housing enforcement organizations that have at least #b years of fair housing testing experience4 7,c7 #c-year availability ,any amounts made available pursuant subparagraph 7,a7 that are allocated for a grantee and remain unexpended upon the expiration of the #c-year period beginning upon such allocation shall be recaptured by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bjj1jjj1jjj for the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development for costs of fully staffing such ,office to ensure robust enforcement of the ,fair ,housing ,act during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including ensuring that-- 7,a7 assistance provided under this ,act is provided and administered in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing in accordance with the ,fair ,housing ,act2 7,b7 such ,office has sufficient capacity for intake of housing discrimination complaints by telephone and online mechanisms1 including for individuals with limited ,english proficiency and individuals with a disability in accordance with requirements under the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 and 7,c7 such ,office has the capacity to respond to all housing discrimination complaints made during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic within time limitations required under law4 ,in the hiring of staff using amounts made available pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall consider and hire1 at all levels of employment and to the greatest extent possible1 a diverse staff1 including by race1 ethnicity1 gender1 and disability status4 ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,congress describing compliance with the preceding sentence on a quarterly basis1 for each of the first #d calendar quarters ending after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,fair housing guidance and education 7#a7 ,prohibition of showings ,not later than the expiration of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall issue guidance for owners of dwelling units assisted under housing assistance programs of the ,department prohibiting1 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 of any showings of occupied assisted dwelling units to prospective tenants4 7#b7 ,education ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to carry out a national media campaign to educate the public of increased housing rights during ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 that provides that information and materials used in such campaign are available-- 7,a7 in the languages used by communities with limited ,english proficiency2 and 7,b7 to persons with disabilities4 #aah4 ,,hud counseling program authorization 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 which is now considered a global pandemic1 is expected to negatively impact the incomes of potentially millions of homeowners1 making it difficult for them to pay their mortgages on time4 7#b7 ,housing counseling is critical to ensuring that homeowners have the resources they need to navigate the loss mitigation options available to them while they are experiencing financial hardship4 7b7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development #gjj1jjj1jjj to carry out counseling services described under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjax74 #aai4 ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7a7 ,increase in authorizations 7#a7 ,authorizations ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated1 there is authorized to be appropriated in the aggregate #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and #bjba to carry out titles ,i and ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej to produce medical ventilators1 personal protection equipment1 and other critically needed medical supplies and to carry out any other actions necessary to respond to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#b7 ,carryover funds ,section #cjd7;e7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej shall not apply at the close of fiscal year #bjbj4 7#c7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,in this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7b7 ,strengthening congressional oversight2 public portal 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than three months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every three months thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other ,federal department or agency that has utilized authority under title ,i or title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej to respond to the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate-- 7,a7 on the use of such authority and the expenditure of any funds in connection with such authority2 7,b7 that includes details of each purchase order made using such authorities1 including the product and amount of product ordered and the entity that fulfilled the contract4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall place all reports submitted under paragraph 7#a7 on an appropriate website available to the public1 in an easily searchable format4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the requirements under this section shall terminate after the expenditure of all funds appropriated pursuant to the authorizations under subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,assisting ,small ,businesses and ,community ,financial ,institutions #bja4 ,small ,business ,credit ,facility 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,small business ,the term small business means-- 7,a7 a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 7,b7 a family farm2 7,c7 an independent contractor2 and 7,d7 any other class of businesses to which the ,board of ,governors determines loans would promote full employment and price stability4 #bjb4 ,small ,business ,financial ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a ,small ,business ,financial ,assistance ,program under which the ,secretary shall provide loans and loan guarantees to small businesses4 7b7 ,application ,in making loans and loan guarantees under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide a simple application process for borrowers2 and 7#b7 establish clear and easy to understand underwriting standards for such loans4 7c7 ,zero-,interest loans ,loans made by or guaranteed by the ,secretary under this section shall be zero-interest loans1 if the small business receiving such loan does not involuntarily terminate any employee of the small business during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7d7 ,advance 7#a7 ,in general ,upon request from an applicant for a loan under this section1 the ,secretary may provide to such applicant an advance1 in cash1 to such applicant4 7#b7 ,amount ,an advance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in an amount equal to the revenue of the applicant for the period beginning ,january #a1 #bjbj and ending ,january #ca1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,procedures 7,a7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall have #a week from the receipt of a request for an advance under paragraph 7#a7 to conduct a risk assessment of the applicant to determine whether to approve or deny such request4 7,b7 ,approval ,if the ,secretary does not deny a request under subparagraph 7,a71 the advance shall be directly deposited into the account identified by the applicant4 7,c7 ,remaining funds ,not later than #d weeks after approving a request of an applicant under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall disburse the remaining funds to such applicant4 7e7 ,forgiveness ,if small business that receives a loan or loan guarantee under this section demonstrates to the ,secretary that the number of full-time employees of such small business on the date such small business submitted an application under this section is greater than or equal to the number of full-time employees of such small business on the date that is #a year after the date of such submission1 the ,secretary shall forgive the remaining outstanding principal and interest on such loan or loan guarantee4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj from the ,exchange ,stabilization ,fund1 without further appropriation1 to carry out this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that-- 7,a7 begins on the declaration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 and 7,b7 ends on the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of such emergency4 7#b7 ,small business ,the term small business means-- 7,a7 a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 7,b7 a family farm2 and 7,c7 an independent contractor4 #bjc4 ,loan and ,obligation ,payment ,relief for ,affected ,small ,businesses and ,non-,profits 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 a debt collector may not1 with respect to a debt of a small business or non-profit 7other than debt related to a federally related mortgage loan7-- 7,a7 capitalize unpaid interest2 7,b7 apply a higher interest rate triggered by the nonpayment of a debt to the debt balance2 7,c7 charge a fee triggered by the nonpayment of a debt2 7,d7 sue or threaten to sue for nonpayment of a debt2 7,e7 continue litigation to collect a debt that was initiated before the date of enactment of this section2 7,f7 submit or cause to be submitted a confession of judgment to any court2 7,g7 enforce a security interest through repossession1 limitation of use1 or foreclosure2 7,h7 take or threaten to take any action to enforce collection1 or any adverse action for nonpayment of a debt1 or for nonappearance at any hearing relating to a debt2 7,i7 commence or continue any action to cause or to seek to cause the collection of a debt1 including pursuant to a court order issued before the end of the #abj-;day period following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 from wages1 ,federal benefits1 or other amounts due to a small business or non-profit by way of garnishment1 deduction1 offset1 or other seizure2 7,j7 cause or seek to cause the collection of a debt1 including pursuant to a court order issued before the end of the #abj-;day period following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 by levying on funds from a bank account or seizing any other assets of a small business or non-profit2 7,k7 commence or continue an action to evict a small business or non-profit from real or personal property2 or 7,l7 disconnect or terminate service from utility service1 including electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications or broadband1 water1 or sewer4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit a small business or non-profit from voluntarily paying1 in whole or in part1 a debt4 7#c7 ,repayment period ,after the expiration of the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 with respect to a debt described under paragraph 7#a71 a debt collector-- 7,a7 may not add to the debt balance any interest or fee prohibited by paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 shall1 for credit with a defined term or payment period1 extend the time period to repay the debt balance by #a payment period for each payment that a small business or non-profit missed during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 with the payments due in the same amounts and at the same intervals as the pre-existing payment schedule2 7,c7 shall1 for an open end credit plan 7as defined under section #ajc of the ,truth in ,lending ,act7 or other credit without a defined term1 allow the small business or non-profit to repay the debt balance in a manner that does not exceed the amounts permitted by formulas under section #agj7;c7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act and regulations promulgated thereunder2 and 7,d7 shall1 when the small business or non-profit notifies the debt collector1 offer reasonable and affordable repayment plans1 loan modifications1 refinancing1 options with a reasonable time in which to repay the debt4 7#d7 ,communications in connection with the collection of a debt 7,a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 without prior consent of a small business or non-profit given directly to a debt collector during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction1 a debt collector may only communicate in writing in connection with the collection of any debt 7other than debt related to a federally related mortgage loan74 7,b7 ,required disclosures 7i7 ,in general ,all written communications described under subparagraph 7,a7 shall inform the small business or non-profit that the communication is for informational purposes and is not an attempt to collect a debt4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the disclosure required under clause 7i7 shall be made-- 7,i7 in type or lettering not smaller than #ad-point bold type2 7,,ii7 separate from any other disclosure2 7,,iii7 in a manner designed to ensure that the recipient sees the disclosure clearly2 7,,iv7 in ,english and ,spanish and in any additional languages in which the debt collector communicates1 including the language in which the loan was negotiated1 to the extent known by the debt collector2 and 7,v7 may be provided by first-class mail or electronically1 if the borrower has otherwise consented to electronic communication with the debt collector and has not revoked such consent4 7iii7 ,oral notification ,any oral notification shall be provided in the language the debt collector otherwise uses to communicate with the borrower4 7iv7 ,written translations ,in providing written notifications in languages other than ,english in this ,section1 a debt collector may rely on written translations developed by the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 7#e7 ,violations 7,a7 ,in general ,any person who violates this section shall-- 7i7 except as provided under clause 7ii71 be subject to civil liability in accordance with section #hac of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 as if the person is a debt collector for purposes of that section4 7,b7 ,predispute arbitration agreements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver shall be valid or enforceable with respect to a dispute brought under this section1 including a dispute as to the applicability of this section1 which shall be determined under ,federal law4 7#f7 ,tolling ,except as provided in paragraph 7#g77;,d71 any applicable time limitations1 including statutes of limitations1 related to a debt under ,federal or ,state law shall be tolled during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#g7 ,claims of affected creditors and debt collectors 7,a7 ,valuation of property ,with respect to any action asserting a taking under the ,fifth ,amendment of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states as a result of this section or seeking a declaratory judgment regarding the constitutionality of this section1 the value of the property alleged to have been taken without just compensation shall be evaluated-- 7i7 with consideration of the likelihood of full and timely payment of the obligation without the actions taken pursuant to this section2 and 7ii7 without consideration of any assistance provided directly or indirectly to the small business or non-profit from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government programs instituted or legislation enacted in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7,b7 ,scope of just compensation ,in an action described in subparagraph 7,a71 any assistance or benefit provided directly or indirectly to the person from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government programs instituted in or legislation enacted response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 shall be deemed to be compensation for the property taken1 even if such assistance or benefit is not specifically provided as compensation for property taken by this section4 7,c7 ,appeals ,any appeal from an action under this section shall be treated under section #aeh of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 as if it were an appeal in a case under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,repose ,any action asserting a taking under the ,fifth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states as a result of this section shall be brought within not later than #ahj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends on the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7,b7 ,creditor ,the term creditor means-- 7i7 any person who offers or extends credit creating a debt or to whom a debt is owed or other obligation for payment2 7ii7 any lessor of real or personal property2 or 7iii7 any provider of utility services4 7,c7 ,debt ,the term debt-- 7i7 means any obligation or alleged obligation-- 7,i7 for which the original agreement1 or if there is no agreement1 the original obligation to pay was created before or during the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 whether or not such obligation has been reduced to judgment2 and 7,,ii7 that arises out of a transaction with a small business or non-profit2 and 7ii7 does not include a federally related mortgage loan4 7,d7 ,debt collector ,the term debt collector means a creditor1 and any person or entity that engages in the collection of debt1 including the ,federal ,government and a ,state government1 irrespective of whether the debt is allegedly owed to or assigned to that person or to the entity4 7,e7 ,federally related mortgage loan ,the term federally related mortgage loan has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,real ,estate ,settlement ,procedures ,act of #aigd 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb74 7,f7 ,non-profit ,the term non-profit means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,g7 ,small business ,the term small business has the meaning given the term small business concern under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act4 7b7 ,credit facility for other purposes ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall establish a facility that the ,board of ,governors shall use to make payments to holders of loans or obligations to compensate such holders for documented financial losses-- 7#a7 with respect to a loan made to an individual1 small business1 or non-profit2 and 7#b7 where such losses were caused by a suspension of payments required under ,federal law in connection with the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 #bjd4 ,reauthorization of the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative ,act of #bjaj ,the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative ,act of #bjaj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjji allocation each place such term appears and inserting #bjai allocation2 7#b7 by striking #bjaj allocation each place such term appears and inserting #bjbj allocation2 7#c7 by striking date of enactment of this ,act each place it appears and inserting date of the enactment of the ,small ,business ,support and ,access to ,capital ,act of #bjbj2 7#d7 by striking date of the enactment of this ,act each place it appears and inserting date of the enactment of the ,small ,business ,support and ,access to ,capital ,act of #bjbj2 7#e7 in section #cjjc7;b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking #bjji allocation formula and inserting striking #bjai allocation formula2 7,b7 by striking #bjjh ,state employment decline each place such term appears and inserting #bjah ,state employment decline2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjji allocation and inserting #bjai allocation2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking #bjjh ,state employment decline defined and inserting #bjah ,state employment decline defined2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,december #bjjg and inserting ,december #bjag2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,december #bjjh and inserting ,december #bjah2 7#f7 in section #cjjc7;b77#c7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking #bjaj allocation formula and inserting striking #bjbj allocation formula2 7,b7 by striking #bjji unemployment number each place such term appears and inserting #bjai unemployment number2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking #bjji unemployment number defined and inserting #bjai unemployment number defined2 and 7ii7 by striking ,december #bjji and inserting ,december #bjai2 7#g7 in section #cjje7;e71 by striking to the ,secretary a report and inserting to the ,secretary and ,congress a report2 7#h7 in section #cjjg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking to the ,secretary a report and inserting to the ,secretary and ,congress a report2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking ,march #ca1 #bjaa and inserting ,march #ca1 #bjba2 and 7ii7 by striking to the ,secretary and inserting to the ,secretary and ,congress2 and 7#i7 in section #cjji-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #a1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,at the end of such period1 any amounts that remain unexpended or unobligated shall be transferred to the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid44 #bje4 ,funding of the ,initiative to ,build ,growth ,equity ,funds for ,minority ,businesses 7a7 ,grant ,the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency shall provide a grant of #c1jjj1jjjj1jjj to fully implement the ,initiative to ,build ,growth ,equity ,funds for ,minority ,businesses 7the ,initiative2 award number ,,mb#ai,,obd#hjbjaac71 including to use such amounts as capital for the ,equity ,funds4 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amounts provided under subsection 7a71 the grant recipient may use not more than #b4be percent of such amount for administrative expenses1 of which-- 7#a7 not more than #a4e percent per annum may be used for fees to be paid to investment managers for fund investment activities1 including deal sourcing1 due diligence1 investment monitoring1 and investment reporting2 and 7#b7 not more than #j4ge percent per annum may be used for fund administration activities by the grant recipient1 including fund manager evaluation1 selection1 monitoring1 and overall fund program management4 7c7 ,treatment of interest ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 with the approval of the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency1 grant funds made available under subsection 7a7 may be deposited in interest-bearing accounts pending disbursement1 and any interest which accrues may be retained without returning such interest to the ,treasury of the ,united ,states and interest earned may be obligated and expended for the purposes for which the grant was made available without further appropriation4 7d7 ,reporting and audit requirements 7#a7 ,reporting by recipient ,the grant recipient under this section shall issue a report to the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency every #f months detailing the use of grant funds received under this section and any other information that the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency may require4 7#b7 ,annual report to ,congress ,the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency shall issue an annual report to the ,congress containing the information received under paragraph 7#a7 and an analysis of the implementation of the ,initiative4 7#c7 ,,gao audit ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 every #b years1 carry out an audit of the ,initiative and issue a report to the ,congress and the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency containing the results of such audit4 7#d7 ,fund managers ,fund managers shall annually report on their fund management activities1 including-- 7,a7 fund performance2 7,b7 impacts of capital investments by industry and geography2 7,c7 racial1 ethnic1 and gender demographics of minority businesses receiving capital from the ,initiative2 and 7,d7 any other ancillary and economic benefits of capital investments from the ,initiative4 7e7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency #c1jjj1jjj1jjj to make the grant described under subsection 7a74 #bjf4 ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund supplemental appropriation authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 for providing financial assistance and technical assistance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajh7;a77#a7 of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;a77#a771 except that subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of such section #ajh shall not apply to the provision of such assistance4 #bjg4 ,minority depository institution 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on funding the loan-,loss reserve fund for small dollar loans ,the sense of ,congress is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund 7the ,,cdfi ,fund7 is an agency of the ,department of the ,treasury1 and was established by the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 ,the mission of the ,,cdfi ,fund is to expand economic opportunity for underserved people and communities by supporting the growth and capacity of a national network of community development lenders1 investors1 and financial service providers4 ,a community development financial institution 7a ,,cdfi7 is a specialized financial institution serving low-income communities and a ,community ,development ,entity 7a ,,cde7 is a domestic corporation or partnership that is an intermediary vehicle for the provision of loans1 investments1 or financial counseling in low-income communities4 ,the ,,cdfi ,fund certifies ,c,d,f,is and ,c,d,es4 ,becoming a certified ,,cdfi or ,,cde allows organizations to participate in various ,,cdfi ,fund programs as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,bank ,enterprise ,award ,program1 which provides ,,fdic-insured depository institutions awards for a demonstrated increase in lending and investments in distressed communities and ,c,d,f,is4 7,b7 ,the ,,cdfi ,program1 which provides ,financial and ,technical ,assistance awards to ,c,d,f,is to reinvest in the ,,cdfi1 and to build the capacity of the ,,cdfi1 including financing product development and loan loss reserves4 7,c7 ,the ,native ,american ,,cdfi ,assistance ,program1 which provides ,c,d,f,is and sponsoring entities ,financial and ,technical ,assistance awards to increase lending and grow the number of ,c,d,f,is owned by ,native ,americans to help build capacity of such ,c,d,f,is4 7,d7 ,the ,new ,market ,tax ,credit ,program1 which provides tax credits for making equity investments in ,c,d,es that stimulate capital investments in low-income communities4 7,e7 ,the ,capital ,magnet ,fund1 which provides awards to ,c,d,f,is and nonprofit affordable housing organizations to finance affordable housing solutions and related economic development activities4 7,f7 ,the ,bond ,guarantee ,program1 a source of long-term1 patient capital for ,c,d,f,is to expand lending and investment capacity for community and economic development purposes4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury is authorized to create multi-year grant programs designed to encourage low-to-moderate income individuals to establish accounts at federally insured banks1 and to improve low-to-moderate income individuals' access to such accounts on reasonable terms4 7#c7 ,under this authority1 grants to participants in ,,cdfi ,fund programs may be used for loan-loss reserves and to establish small-dollar loan programs by subsidizing related losses4 ,these grants also allow for the providing recipients with the financial counseling and education necessary to conduct transactions and manage their accounts4 ,these loans provide low-cost alternatives to payday loans and other nontraditional forms of financing that often impose excessive interest rates and fees on borrowers1 and lead millions of ,americans to fall into debt traps4 ,small-dollar loans can only be made pursuant to terms1 conditions1 and practices that are reasonable for the individual consumer obtaining the loan4 7#d7 ,program participation is restricted to eligible institutions1 which are limited to organizations listed in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code and exempt from tax under #eja7;a7 of such ,code1 federally insured depository institutions1 community development financial institutions and ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government entities4 7#e7 ,since its founding1 the ,,cdfi ,fund has awarded over #c1cjj1jjj1jjj to ,c,d,f,is and ,c,d,es1 allocated #ed1jjj1jjj1jjj in tax credits1 and #a1eaj1jjj1jjj in bond guarantees4 ,according to the ,,cdfi ,fund1 some programs attract as much as #aj in private capital for every #a invested by the ,,cdfi ,fund4 ,the ,administration and the ,congress should prioritize appropriation of funds for the loan loss reserve fund and technical assistance programs administered by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institution ,fund1 as included in the version of the ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,h4,r4 #ccea7 that passed the ,house of ,representatives on ,june1 #bf1 #bjai4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community development financial institution ,the term community development financial institution has the meaning given under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 7#b7 ,minority depository institution ,the term minority depository institution has the meaning given under section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note71 as amended by this ,act4 7c7 ,inclusion of women's banks in the definition of minority depository institution ,section #cjh7;b77#a7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking means any and inserting the following3 means-- 7,a7 any 2 and 7#c7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 any bank described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of section #ai7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act-- 7i7 more than #ej percent of the outstanding shares of which are held by #a or more women2 and 7ii7 the majority of the directors on the board of directors of which are women4 4 7d7 ,establishment of impact bank designation 7#a7 ,in general ,each appropriate ,federal banking agency shall establish a program under which a depository institution with total consolidated assets of less than #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj may elect to be designated as an impact bank if #ej percent or more of the loans extended by such covered bank are extended to low-income borrowers4 7#b7 ,designation ,based on data obtained through examinations1 an appropriate ,federal banking agency shall submit a notification to a depository institution stating that the depository institution qualifies for designation as an impact bank4 7#c7 ,application ,a depository institution that does not receive a notification described in paragraph 7#b7 may submit an application to the appropriate ,federal banking agency demonstrating that the depository institution qualifies for designation as an impact bank4 7#d7 ,additional data or oversight ,a depository institution is not required to submit additional data to an appropriate ,federal banking agency or be subject to additional oversight from such an agency if such data or oversight is related specifically and solely for consideration for a designation as an impact bank4 7#e7 ,removal of designation ,if an appropriate ,federal banking agency determines that a depository institution designated as an impact bank no longer meets the criteria for such designation1 the appropriate ,federal banking agency shall rescind the designation and notify the depository institution of such rescission4 7#f7 ,reconsideration of designation2 appeals ,a depository institution may-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate ,federal banking agency a request to reconsider a determination that such depository institution no longer meets the criteria for the designation2 or 7,b7 file an appeal in accordance with procedures established by the appropriate ,federal banking agency4 7#g7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the appropriate ,federal banking agencies shall jointly issue rules to carry out the requirements of this subsection1 including by providing a definition of a low-income borrower4 7#h7 ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms depository institution and appropriate ,federal banking agency have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7e7 ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committees 7#a7 ,establishment ,each covered regulator shall establish an advisory committee to be called the ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,duties ,each ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the respective covered regulator on meeting the goals established by section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 to preserve the present number of covered minority institutions1 preserve the minority character of minority-owned institutions in cases involving mergers or acquisitions1 provide technical assistance1 and encourage the creation of new covered minority institutions4 ,the scope of the work of each such ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee shall include an assessment of the current condition of covered minority institutions1 what regulatory changes or other steps the respective agencies may be able to take to fulfill the requirements of such section #cjh1 and other issues of concern to minority depository institutions4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee shall consist of no more than #aj members1 who-- 7i7 shall serve for one two-year term2 7ii7 shall serve as a representative of a depository institution or an insured credit union with respect to which the respective covered regulator is the covered regulator of such depository institution or insured credit union2 and 7iii7 shall not receive pay by reason of their service on the advisory committee1 but may receive travel or transportation expenses in accordance with section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,diversity ,to the extent practicable1 each covered regulator shall ensure that the members of ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee of such agency reflect the diversity of depository institutions4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee shall meet not less frequently than twice each year4 7,b7 ,invitations ,each ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee shall invite the attendance at each meeting of the ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee of-- 7i7 one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party of the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party of any relevant subcommittees of such committees4 7#e7 ,no termination of advisory committees ,the termination requirements under section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 app47 shall not apply to a ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to this subsection4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered regulator ,the term covered regulator means the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 7,b7 ,covered minority institution ,the term covered minority institution means a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note77 or a minority credit union 7as defined in section #abjd7;c7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi1 as amended by this ,act74 7,c7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution has the meaning given under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7,d7 ,insured credit union ,the term insured credit union has the meaning given in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb74 7#g7 ,technical amendment ,section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution means an insured depository institution 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac77 and an insured credit union 7as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb774 4 7f7 ,federal deposits in minority depository institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,federal deposits ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall ensure that deposits made by ,federal agencies in minority depository institutions and impact banks are fully collateralized or fully insured1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,such deposits shall include reciprocal deposits as defined in section #ccg4f7;e77#b77v7 of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,march #f1 #bjai74 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 as amended by section #f7;g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,impact bank ,the term impact bank means a depository institution designated by an appropriate ,federal banking agency pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj4 4 7#b7 ,technical amendments ,section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section-- and inserting section32 and 7,b7 in the paragraph heading for paragraph 7#a71 by striking financial and inserting depository4 7g7 ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abjd of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa note7 is amended to read as follows3 #abjd4 ,expansion of use of minority banks and minority credit unions 7a7 ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a program to be known as the ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program to expand the use of minority banks and minority credit unions4 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 acting through the ,fiscal ,service1 shall-- 7,a7 on application by a depository institution or credit union1 certify whether such depository institution or credit union is a minority bank or minority credit union2 7,b7 maintain and publish a list of all depository institutions and credit unions that have been certified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 periodically distribute the list described in subparagraph 7,b7 to-- 7i7 all ,federal departments and agencies2 7ii7 interested ,state and local governments2 and 7iii7 interested private sector companies4 7#c7 ,inclusion of certain entities on list ,a depository institution or credit union that1 on the date of the enactment of this section1 has a current certification from the ,secretary of the ,treasury stating that such depository institution or credit union is a minority bank or minority credit union shall be included on the list described under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7b7 ,expanded ,use ,among ,federal ,departments and ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the program described in subsection 7a71 the head of each ,federal department or agency shall develop and implement standards and procedures to ensure1 to the maximum extent possible as permitted by law1 the use of minority banks and minority credit unions to serve the financial needs of each such department or agency4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the establishment of the program described in subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the head of each ,federal department or agency shall submit to ,congress a report on the actions taken to increase the use of minority banks and minority credit unions to serve the financial needs of each such department or agency4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,credit union ,the term credit union has the meaning given the term insured credit union in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb74 7#b7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution has the meaning given the term insured depository institution in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7#c7 ,minority ,the term minority means any ,black ,american1 ,native ,american1 ,hispanic ,american1 or ,asian ,american4 7#d7 ,minority bank ,the term minority bank means a minority depository institution as defined in section #cjh of this ,act4 7#e7 ,minority credit union ,the term minority credit union means any credit union for which more than #ej percent of the membership 7including board members7 of such credit union are minority individuals1 as determined by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration pursuant to section #cjh of this ,act4 4 7#b7 ,conforming ,amendments ,the following provisions are amended by striking #abjd7;c77#c7 and inserting #abjd7;c73 7,a7 ,section #hjh7;b77#c7 of the ,community ,reinvestment ,act of #aigg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bijg7;b77#c774 7,b7 ,section #dj7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcaq7g77#a77;,b774 7,c7 ,section #gjd;,b7h77#d7 of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;c-#b7;h77#d774 7h7 ,diversity report and best practices 7#a7 ,annual report ,each covered regulator shall submit to ,congress an annual report on diversity including the following3 7,a7 ,data1 based on voluntary self-identification1 on the racial1 ethnic1 and gender composition of the examiners of each covered regulator1 disaggregated by length of time served as an examiner4 7,b7 ,the status of any examiners of covered regulators1 based on voluntary self-identification1 as a veteran4 7,c7 ,whether any covered regulator1 as of the date on which the report required under this subsection is submitted1 has adopted a policy1 plan1 or strategy to promote racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity among examiners of the covered regulator4 7,d7 ,whether any special training is developed and provided for examiners related specifically to working with banks that serve communities that are predominantly minorities1 low income1 or rural1 and the key focus of such training4 7#b7 ,best practices ,each ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of a covered regulator shall develop1 provide to the head of the covered regulator1 and make publicly available best practices-- 7,a7 for increasing the diversity of candidates applying for examiner positions1 including through outreach efforts to recruit diverse candidate to apply for entry-level examiner positions2 and 7,b7 for retaining and providing fair consideration for promotions within the examiner staff for purposes of achieving diversity among examiners4 7#c7 ,covered regulator defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered regulator means the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 7i7 ,investments in minority depository institutions and impact banks 7#a7 ,control for certain institutions ,section #g7;j77#h77;,b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahag7;j77#h77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 control means the power1 directly or indirectly-- 7i7 to direct the management or policies of an insured depository institution2 or 7ii7 7,i7 with respect to an insured depository institution1 of a person to vote #be per centum or more of any class of voting securities of such institution2 or 7,,ii7 with respect to an insured depository institution that is an impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj7 or a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi71 of an individual to vote #cj percent of more of any class of voting securities of such an impact bank or a minority depository institution4 4 7#b7 ,rulemaking ,the appropriate ,federal banking agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac77 shall jointly issue rules for de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks 7as designated pursuant to section #e7 to allow #c years to meet the capital requirements otherwise applicable to minority depository institutions and impact banks4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the appropriate ,federal banking agencies shall jointly submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the principal causes for the low number of de novo minority depository institutions during the #aj-year period preceding the date of the report2 7,b7 the main challenges to the creation of de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks2 and 7,c7 regulatory and legislative considerations to promote the establishment of de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks4 7j7 ,requirement to mentor minority depository institutions or community development financial institutions to serve as a depositary or financial agent 7#a7 ,in general ,before a large financial institution may be employed as a financial agent of the ,department of the ,treasury or perform any reasonable duties as depositary of public moneys of the ,department of the ,treasury1 the large financial institution shall demonstrate participation as a mentor in a covered mentor-protege program to a protege firm that is a minority depository institution or a community development financial institution4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to ,congress a report on participants in a covered mentor-protege program1 including an analysis of outcomes of such program4 7#c7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall publish procedures for compliance with the requirements of this subsection for large financial institutions4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered mentor-protege program ,the term covered mentor-protege program means a mentor-protege program established by the ,secretary of the ,treasury pursuant to section #de of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegr74 7,b7 ,large financial institution ,the term large financial institution means any entity-- 7i7 regulated by the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 or the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration2 and 7ii7 that has total consolidated assets greater than or equal to #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7k7 ,custodial deposit program for covered minority depository institutions and impact banks 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a custodial deposit program 7in this subsection referred to as the ,program7 under which a covered bank shall receive monthly deposits from a qualifying account4 7#b7 ,application ,a covered bank shall submit to the ,secretary an application to participate in the ,program at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may determine4 7#c7 ,program operations 7,a7 ,designation of custodial entities ,the ,secretary shall designate eligible custodial entities to make monthly deposits with covered banks selected for participation in the ,program on behalf of a qualifying account4 7,b7 ,custodial accounts 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a custodial deposit account for each qualifying account with the eligible custodial entity designated to make deposits with covered banks for each such qualifying account4 7ii7 ,amount ,the ,secretary shall deposit a total amount not greater than #e percent of a qualifying account into any custodial deposit accounts established under subparagraph 7,a74 7iii7 ,deposits with ,program participants 7,i7 ,monthly deposits ,each month1 each eligible custodial entity designated by the ,secretary shall deposit an amount not greater than the insured amount1 in the aggregate1 from each custodial deposit account1 in a single covered bank4 7,,ii7 ,limitation ,with respect to the funds of an individual qualifying account1 the eligible custodial entity may not deposit an amount greater than the insured amount in a single covered bank4 7,,iii7 ,insured amount defined ,in this clause1 the term insured amount means the amount that is the greater of-- 7aa7 the standard maximum deposit insurance amount 7as defined in section #aa7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahba7;a77#a77;,e7772 or 7bb7 such higher amount negotiated between the ,secretary and the ,corporation under which the ,corporation will insure all deposits of such higher amount4 7iv7 ,limitations ,the total amount of funds deposited under the ,program in a covered bank may not exceed the lesser of-- 7,i7 #aj percent of the average amount of deposits held by such covered bank in the previous quarter2 or 7,,ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,interest 7i7 ,in general ,each eligible custodial entity designated by the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 collect interest from each covered bank in which such custodial entity deposits funds pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 disburse such interest to the ,secretary each month4 7ii7 ,interest rate ,the rate of any interest collected under this subparagraph may not exceed #ej percent of the discount window primary credit interest rate most recently published on the ,federal ,reserve ,statistical ,release on selected interest rates 7daily or weekly71 commonly referred to as the ,h4#ae release 7commonly known as the ,federal funds rate74 7,d7 ,statements ,each eligible custodial entity designated by the ,secretary shall submit to the ,secretary monthly statements that include the total amount of funds deposited with1 and interest rate received from1 each covered bank by the eligible custodial entity on behalf of qualifying entities4 7,e7 ,records ,the ,secretary shall issue a quarterly report to ,congress and make publicly available a record identifying all covered banks participating in the ,program and amounts deposited under the ,program in covered banks4 7#d7 ,requirements relating to deposits ,deposits made with covered banks under this subsection may not-- 7,a7 be considered by the ,corporation to be funds obtained1 directly or indirectly1 by or through any deposit broker for deposit into #a or more deposit accounts 7as described under section #bi of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca;f772 or 7,b7 be subject to insurance fees from the ,corporation that are greater than insurance fees for typical demand deposits not obtained1 directly or indirectly1 by or through any deposit broker 7commonly known as core deposits74 7#e7 ,modifications 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide a #c-month period for public notice and comment before making any material change to the operation of the ,program4 7,b7 ,exception ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary makes a material change to the ,program to comply with safety and soundness standards or other law4 7#f7 ,termination 7,a7 ,by covered bank ,a covered bank selected for participation in the ,program pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 may terminate participation in the ,program by providing the ,secretary a notification #fj days prior to termination4 7,b7 ,by ,secretary ,the ,secretary may terminate the participation of a covered bank in the ,program if the ,secretary determines the covered bank-- 7i7 violated any terms of participation in the ,program2 7ii7 failed to comply with ,federal bank secrecy laws1 as documented in writing by the primary regulator of the covered bank2 7iii7 failed to remain well capitalized2 or 7iv7 failed comply with safety and soundness standards1 as documented in writing by the primary regulator of the covered bank4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,corporation ,the term ,corporation means the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 7,b7 ,covered bank ,the term covered bank means-- 7i7 a minority depository institution that is regulated by the ,corporation or the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration that is well capitalized 7as defined in section #ch7;b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcao7b7772 or 7ii7 a depository institution designated pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj that is well capitalized 7as defined in section #ch7;b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcao7b7774 7,c7 ,eligible custodial entity ,the term eligible custodial entity means-- 7i7 an insured depository institution 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac771 7ii7 an insured credit union 7as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb771 or 7iii7 or a well capitalized ,state-chartered trust company1 designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7k77#c77;,a74 7,d7 ,federal bank secrecy laws ,the term ,federal bank secrecy laws means-- 7i7 section #ba of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbi;b72 7ii7 section #abc of ,public ,law #ia-ejh2 and 7iii7 subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,qualifying account ,the term qualifying account means any account established in the ,department of the ,treasury that-- 7i7 is controlled by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 is expected to maintain a balance greater than #bjj1jjj1jjj for the following calendar month4 7,f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7,g7 ,well capitalized ,the term well capitalized has the meaning given in section #ch of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcao74 7l7 ,streamlined community development financial institution applications and reporting 7#a7 ,application processes ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and with respect to any person having assets under #c1jjj1jjj1jjj that submits an application for deposit insurance with the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation that could also become a community development financial institution1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund1 shall-- 7,a7 develop systems and procedures to record necessary information to allow the ,administrator to conduct preliminary analysis for such person to also become a community development financial institution2 and 7,b7 develop procedures to streamline the application and annual certification processes and to reduce costs for such person to become1 and maintain certification as1 a community development financial institution that serves low- and moderate-income neighborhoods 7as defined under the ,community ,reinvestment ,act of #aigg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bija et seq4774 7#b7 ,report on implementation ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation shall submit to ,congress a report describing the systems and procedures required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ag7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbg7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 applicants for deposit insurance that could also become a community development financial institution 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid71 a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi71 or an impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj72 and 4 7,b7 ,application ,the amendment made by this paragraph shall apply with respect to the first report to be submitted after the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7m7 ,task force on lending to small business concerns 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall establish a task force to examine methods for improving relationships between the ,small ,business ,administration and community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj7 to increase the volume of loans provided by such institutions to small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the establishment of the task force described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of such task force4 7n7 ,assistance to minority depository institutions and impact banks ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a program to provide assistance to a minority depository institution or an impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #e of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act of #bjbj7 to support growth and development of such minority depository institutions and impact banks1 including by providing assistance with obtaining or converting a charter1 bylaw amendments1 field-of-membership expansion requests1 and online training and resources4 #bjh4 ,loans to ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is 7a7 ,in general ,during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall provide zero-interest loans to minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions to help mitigate the economic impact of ,,covid-#ai in low-income1 underserved communities4 7b7 ,asset limitation ,subsection 7a7 shall only apply to minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions with less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in assets4 7c7 ,interest to resume #ah months after pandemic ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,board of ,governors shall charge interest on loans made pursuant to subsection 7a7 after the end of the #ah-month period beginning at the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 at a rate to be determined by the ,board of ,governors based on the interest amount charged under the discount window lending programs4 7d7 ,,covid-#ai pandemic defined ,in this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 #bji4 ,insurance of transaction accounts 7a7 ,banks and savings associations 7#a7 ,amendments ,section #aa7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahba7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the net amount and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the net amount 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ii7 ,authorization for insurance for transaction accounts ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the ,corporation may fully insure the net amount that any depositor at an insured depository institution maintains in a transaction account4 ,such amount shall not be taken into account when computing the net amount due to such depositor under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,transaction account defined ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term transaction account has the meaning given that term under section #ai of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa74 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b77i74 7#b7 ,prospective repeal ,effective ,january #a1 #bjbb1 section #aa7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahba7;a77#a771 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking deposit4-- and all that follows through clause 7ii71 the net amount and insert deposit4--,the net amount2 and 7ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,credit unions 7#a7 ,amendments ,section #bjg7k77#a7 of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aghg7k77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,subject to the provisions of paragraph 7#b71 the net amount and inserting the following3 7i7 ,net amount of insurance payable ,subject to clause 7ii7 and the provisions of paragraph 7#b71 the net amount 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ii7 ,authorization for insurance for transaction accounts ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the ,board may fully insure the net amount that any member or depositor at an insured credit union maintains in a transaction account4 ,such amount shall not be taken into account when computing the net amount due to such member or depositor under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,transaction account defined ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term transaction account has the meaning given that term under section #ai of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa74 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#b7 ,prospective repeal ,effective ,january #a1 #bjbb1 section #bjg7k77#a7 of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aghg7k77#a771 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking 7i7 ,net amount of insurance payable4-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#b71 the net amount and inserting ,subject to the provisions of paragraph 7#b71 the net amount2 and 7ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a77i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,,covid-#ai emergency defined ,in this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 ,,iii ,supporting ,state1 ,territory1 and ,local ,governments #cja4 ,muni ,facility 7a7 ,amendment to authority to buy and sell bonds and notes ,section #ad7;b7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and during unusual and exigent circumstances1 before bonds issued2 and 7,b7 by striking of #aicc and all that follows through assured revenues2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 any bi-,state agency1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each territory and possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 4 7b7 ,federal ,reserve authorization to purchase ,,covid-#ai related municipal issuances 7#a7 ,authority ,within seven days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,federal ,reserve ,board of ,governors shall establish a facility to buy and sell1 at home or abroad1 bills1 notes1 bonds1 and warrants that are issued by any ,state or political subdivision thereof between ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ,july #a1 #bjba1 in order to fund a public health or public service response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system may extend the authority under this subsection if the ,board determines necessary4 7#b7 ,required purchases ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall establish policies and procedures to require the direct placement of bills1 notes1 bonds1 and warrants described in paragraph 7#a7 with the ,board at an interest cost that does not exceed the ,federal funds rate target for short-term interbank lending1 within seven days after the date of enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,review of spending ,during the #c-year period beginning on the date on which all purchases under this section are completed1 relevant ,federal authorities shall review such purchases to determine if funds were diverted from legitimate public health or public services responses to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic to make such purchase4 ,the relevant ,federal authorities shall take appropriate action based on findings of such review4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,public health or public service response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,the term public health or public service response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic means-- 7i7 the purchase1 manufacture1 or delivery of medical equipment1 facilities1 or services-- 7,i7 to treat or quarantine ,,covid-#ai patients2 7,,ii7 to protect first responders interacting with such patients2 or 7,,iii7 to test for ,,covid-#ai infections and track social contacts of patients who have tested positive for the virus2 7ii7 the purchase1 manufacture1 or delivery of basic living supports for individuals who are not ,,covid-#ai patients during periods of voluntary or mandatory social distancing or quarantine designed to prevent the spread of ,,covid-#ai2 or 7iii7 the maintenance and delivery of basic public services to communities responding to the public health or economic effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7,b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 any bi-,state agency1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each territory and possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 #cjb4 ,temporary waiver and reprogramming authority 7a7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a covered grant awarded to a ,state1 territory1 or local government by a ,federal financial regulator1 the ,federal financial regulator may1 upon request1 waive any matching or cost-sharing requirements with respect to such grant until ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,requirements for waiver recipients ,a ,state1 territory1 or local government granted a waiver with respect to a grant under subsection 7a7 shall waive any matching or cost-sharing requirements that such government imposes on sub-grantees on such grant until ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,reprogramming authority 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a covered grant awarded to a ,state1 territory1 or local government by a ,federal financial regulator1 the ,federal financial regulator may1 upon request1 permit the ,state1 territory1 or local government to reprogram awarded grant funds for purposes related to unemployment1 childcare1 and healthcare1 if the majority of normally funded activities under such grant are not in areas related to unemployment1 childcare1 and healthcare4 7#b7 ,consideration for future grants ,any grantee 7or sub-grantee7 with respect to which a ,federal financial regulator allows to reprogram funds under paragraph 7#a7 shall be given priority by such ,federal financial regulator for future awards of the type reprogrammed4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered grants ,the term covered award means a grant-- 7,a7 that was awarded to a ,state1 territory1 or local government before the date of enactment of this ,act and under which the ,state1 territory1 or local government may still receive additional grant amounts2 or 7,b7 with respect to which the period of performance does not expire before ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,federal financial regulator ,the term ,federal financial regulator means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,department of the ,treasury 7other than the ,internal ,revenue ,service71 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,,iv ,promoting ,financial ,stability and ,transparent ,markets #dja4 ,temporary halt to rulemakings unrelated to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,until the end of the #cj-;day period following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,federal financial regulators-- 7#a7 may not adopt or amend any rule1 regulation1 guidance1 or order unless such rule1 regulation1 guidance1 or order is directly related to responding to the ,,covid-#ai emergency2 and 7#b7 shall keep open and extend any ongoing public comment period related to a proposed or final rule1 unless such rule is related to responding to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7b7 ,notice and sunset of emergency actions ,the ,federal financial regulators shall-- 7#a7 provide the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate with a notice of any regulatory actions taken during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 along with an explanation of how such action was necessary and appropriate in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency2 and 7#b7 limit the period of effectiveness of any action taken in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency to be not longer than #ab-months following the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7c7 ,voting by regulators ,any action taken pursuant to this section by a ,federal financial regulator headed by a multi-person entity may only be taken by unanimous vote4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,federal financial regulator ,in this section1 the term ,federal financial regulator means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,department of the ,treasury 7other than the ,internal ,revenue ,service71 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 #djb4 ,temporary ban on stock buybacks 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any issuer1 the securities of which are traded on a national securities exchange1 to purchase securities of the issuer during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending #abj days after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7b7 ,early termination ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission may terminate the prohibition under subsection 7a7 after the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period and before the end of the #abj-;day period described under subsection 7a71 if-- 7#a7 the ,commission determines such termination is in the public interest2 and 7#b7 immediately notifies the ,congress and the public of such determination and the reason for such determination1 including on the website of the ,commission4 7c7 ,enforcement2 rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall have the authority to enforce this ,act and may issue such rules as may be necessary to carry out this ,act4 7#b7 ,commission voting ,any action taken by the ,commission pursuant to this section may only be taken upon a unanimous vote of the commissioners4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the date of the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#b7 ,other definitions ,the terms issuer1 national securities exchange1 and security have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd4 #djc4 ,disclosures related to supply chain disruption risk ,section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,disclosures related to supply chain disruption risk 7#a7 ,in general ,each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection 7a7 shall disclose in that report-- 7,a7 an identification of-- 7i7 the risks in the issuer's sourcing of goods1 labor1 services1 and other supply chain related matters1 including-- 7,i7 risks of dependency upon sole sourcing arrangements or sourcing concentrated in one geographic locality2 7,,ii7 shipping risks2 and 7,,iii7 risks arising from natural disasters1 pandemics1 extreme weather1 armed conflicts1 refugee and related disruptions1 trade conflicts or disruptions1 and labor wage1 safety1 and health care practices2 and 7ii7 the impacts any risk or disruption identified in clause 7i7 would have on the issuer's workforce1 suppliers1 and customers2 7,b7 the issuer's business continuity or other contingency plans that will be implemented in the case of a supply chain disruption in order to mitigate such risks and impacts2 and 7,c7 all other material information4 7#b7 ,updates ,disclosures required under this subsection shall be updated when there are material changes4 4 #djd4 ,disclosures related to global pandemic risk 7a7 ,in general ,section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm71 as amended by section #djc1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,disclosures related to global pandemic risk 7#a7 ,in general ,each issuer required to file current reports under subsection 7a7 shall1 in the event the ,world ,health ,organization declares a pandemic1 file a report with the ,commission containing a description of-- 7,a7 the risks and exposures to the issuer related to the pandemic1 including risks to health and worker safety faced by the issuer's employees and independent contractors2 7,b7 the steps the issuer is taking to mitigate such risks and exposures1 including measures to protect the workforce1 including information related to wages1 healthcare1 and leave2 7,c7 a preliminary view on the effect the pandemic may have on the issuer's business1 solvency1 and workforce2 and 7,d7 all other material information4 7#b7 ,updates ,disclosures required under this subsection shall be updated when there are material changes4 7#c7 ,public availability of reports ,the ,commission shall make each report filed to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public1 including on the website of the ,commission4 4 7b7 ,application ,section #ac7t7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply to a pandemic declared by the ,world ,health ,organization that is in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act or that is declared after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #dje4 ,oversight of ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,congressional ,,covid-#ai ,aid ,oversight ,panel 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,congressional ,,covid-#ai ,aid ,oversight ,panel 7hereafter in this subsection referred to as the ,oversight ,panel7 as an establishment in the legislative branch4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,oversight ,panel shall review the current state of the financial markets and the regulatory system and submit regular reports to ,congress on the following3 7,a7 ,the use of ,federal aid provided during the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7,b7 ,the impact of ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai on the financial markets and financial institutions4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,oversight ,panel shall consist of #e members1 as follows3 7i7 #a member appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7ii7 #a member appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7iii7 #a member appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate4 7iv7 #a member appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate4 7v7 #a member appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the majority leader of the ,senate1 after consultation with the minority leader of the ,senate and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,pay ,each member of the ,oversight ,panel shall each be paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the ,commission4 7,c7 ,prohibition of compensation of ,federal employees ,members of the ,oversight ,panel who are full-time officers or employees of the ,united ,states or ,members of ,congress may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,oversight ,panel4 7,d7 ,travel expenses ,each member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,quorum ,four members of the ,oversight ,panel shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings4 7,f7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,oversight ,panel shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,g7 ,meetings ,the ,oversight ,panel shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson or a majority of its members4 7#d7 ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,oversight ,panel may appoint and fix the pay of any personnel as the ,oversight ,panel considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,experts and consultants ,the ,oversight ,panel may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,staff of agencies ,upon request of the ,oversight ,panel1 the head of any ,federal department or agency may detail1 on a reimbursable basis1 any of the personnel of that department or agency to the ,oversight ,panel to assist it in carrying out its duties under this section4 7#e7 ,powers 7,a7 ,hearings and sessions ,the ,oversight ,panel may1 for the purpose of carrying out this section1 hold hearings1 sit and act at times and places1 take testimony1 and receive evidence as the ,panel considers appropriate and may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it4 7,b7 ,powers of members and agents ,any member or agent of the ,oversight ,panel may1 if authorized by the ,oversight ,panel1 take any action which the ,oversight ,panel is authorized to take by this section4 7,c7 ,obtaining ,official ,data ,the ,oversight ,panel may secure directly from any department or agency of the ,united ,states information necessary to enable it to carry out this section4 ,upon request of the ,chairperson of the ,oversight ,panel1 the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the ,oversight ,panel4 7,d7 ,reports ,the ,oversight ,panel shall receive and consider all reports required to be submitted to the ,oversight ,panel under this section4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,oversight ,panel such sums as may be necessary for any fiscal year1 half of which shall be derived from the applicable account of the ,house of ,representatives1 and half of which shall be derived from the contingent fund of the ,senate4 7#g7 ,sunset ,the ,oversight ,panel established by this subsection shall terminate on the date that is two years following the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends one year after the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7,b7 ,federal aid ,the term ,federal aid means any emergency lending provided under section #ac7c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act or any ,federal financial support in the form of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 7b7 ,special ,inspector ,general authority over ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai ,section #aba of the ,emergency ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjjh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ebca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the date on which all ,federal aid related to the ,,covid-#ai emergency is repaid4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,responsibility with respect to ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,special ,inspector ,general shall have the same authority and responsibilities with respect to ,federal aid provided during the ,,covid-#ai emergency as the ,special ,inspector ,general has with respect to financial assistance 7including the purchase of troubled assets7 provided under this title4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends one year after the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7,b7 ,federal aid ,the term ,federal aid means any emergency lending provided under section #ac7c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act or any ,federal financial support in the form of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 4 #djf4 ,international financial institutions 7a7 ,united ,states participation in1 and contributions to1 the nineteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,international ,development ,association ,the ,international ,development ,association ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhd et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ca4 ,nineteenth replenishment 7a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,development ,association is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #c1jjd1bjj1jjj to the nineteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,association1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #c1jjd1bjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7b7 ,united ,states participation in1 and contributions to1 the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,african ,development ,fund ,the ,african ,development ,fund ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;g et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbf4 ,fifteenth replenishment 7a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,fund is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #eac1ijj1jjj to the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,fund1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #eac1ijj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7c7 ,united ,states participation in1 and contributions to1 the seventh capital increase for the ,african ,development ,bank ,the ,african ,development ,bank ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;i et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acde4 ,seventh capital increase 7a7 ,subscription authorized 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,bank may subscribe on behalf of the ,united ,states to #ecb1jbc additional shares of the capital stock of the ,bank4 7#b7 ,any subscription by the ,united ,states to the capital stock of the ,bank shall be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7b7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in order to pay for the increase in the ,united ,states subscription to the ,bank under subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #g1bhf1ehg1jjh for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #dcg1aij1jaf shall be for paid in shares of the ,bank2 and 7,b7 #f1hdi1cif1iib shall be for callable shares of the ,bank4 4 #djg4 ,conditions on ,federal aid to corporations 7a7 ,requirements on all corporations until ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai is repaid ,any corporation that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai shall1 until the date on which all such ,federal aid is repaid by the corporation to the ,federal ,government1 comply with the following3 7#a7 ,restrictions on executive bonuses ,the corporation may not pay a bonus to any executive of the corporation4 7#b7 ,ban on executive golden parachutes ,the corporation may not pay any type of compensation 7whether present1 deferred1 or contingent7 to an executive of the corporation1 if such compensation is in connection with the termination of employment of the executive4 7#c7 ,ban on stock buybacks ,the corporation may not purchase securities of the corporation4 7#d7 ,ban on dividends ,the corporation may not pay dividends on securities of the corporation4 7#e7 ,ban on ,federal lobbying ,the corporation may not carry out any ,federal lobbying activities4 7b7 ,permanent requirements on accelerated filers receiving ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai 7#a7 ,in general ,an accelerated filer that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai shall permanently comply with the following3 7,a7 ,worker board representation 7i7 ,in general ,at least #ac of the members of the accelerated filer's directors are chosen by the employees of the accelerated filer in a one-employee-one-vote election process4 7ii7 ,compliance date ,an accelerated filer shall comply with the requirements under clause 7i7 not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7iii7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph-- 7,i7 the term director has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c72 and 7,,ii7 the term employee has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 7,b7 ,additional disclosures ,if the securities of the corporation are traded on a national securities exchange1 the corporation shall issue the following disclosures to the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission on a quarterly basis 7and make such disclosures available to shareholders of the corporation and the public73 7i7 ,the political spending disclosures required under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,the human capital management disclosures required under paragraph 7#c74 7iii7 ,the environmental1 social1 and governance disclosures required under paragraph 7#d74 7iv7 ,the ,federal aid disclosures required under paragraph 7#e74 7v7 ,the disclosures of financial performance on a country-by-country basis required under paragraph 7#f74 7#b7 ,political spending disclosures 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the disclosures required under this paragraph are-- 7i7 a description of any expenditure for political activities made during the preceding quarter2 7ii7 the date of each expenditure for political activities2 7iii7 the amount of each expenditure for political activities2 7iv7 if the expenditure for political activities was made in support of or opposed to a candidate1 the name of the candidate and the office sought by1 and the political party affiliation of1 the candidate2 7v7 the name or identity of trade associations or organizations described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code which receive dues or other payments as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,,iii72 7vi7 a summary of each expenditure for political activities made during the preceding year in excess of #aj1jjj1 and each expenditure for political activities for a particular election if the total amount of such expenditures for that election is in excess of #aj1jjj2 7vii7 a description of the specific nature of any expenditure for political activities the corporation intends to make for the forthcoming fiscal year1 to the extent the specific nature is known to the corporation2 and 7viii7 the total amount of expenditures for political activities intended to be made by the corporation for the forthcoming fiscal year4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,expenditure for political activities ,the term expenditure for political activities-- 7,i7 means-- 7aa7 an independent expenditure 7as defined in section #cja7ag7 of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7ag7772 7bb7 an electioneering communication 7as defined in section #cjd7;f77#c7 of that ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#c777 and any other public communication 7as defined in section #cja7bb7 of that ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7bb777 that would be an electioneering communication if it were a broadcast1 cable1 or satellite communication2 or 7cc7 dues or other payments to trade associations or organizations described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code that are1 or could reasonably be anticipated to be1 used or transferred to another association or organization for the purposes described in item 7aa7 or 7bb72 and 7,,ii7 does not include-- 7aa7 direct lobbying efforts through registered lobbyists employed or hired by the corporation2 7bb7 communications by a corporation to its shareholders and executive or administrative personnel and their families2 or 7cc7 the establishment and administration of contributions to a separate segregated fund to be utilized for political purposes by a corporation4 7ii7 ,exception ,the term corporation does not include an investment company registered under section #h of the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#h74 7#c7 ,human capital management disclosures ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the disclosures required under this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,workforce demographic information1 including the number of full-time employees1 the number of part-time employees1 the number of contingent workers 7including temporary and contract workers71 and any policies or practices relating to subcontracting1 outsourcing1 and insourcing4 7,b7 ,workforce stability information1 including information about the voluntary turnover or retention rate1 the involuntary turnover rate1 the internal hiring rate1 and the internal promotion rate4 7,c7 ,workforce composition1 including data on diversity 7including racial and gender composition7 and any policies and audits related to diversity4 7,d7 ,workforce skills and capabilities1 including information about training of employees 7including the average number of hours of training and spending on training per employee per year71 skills gaps1 and alignment of skills and capabilities with business strategy4 7,e7 ,workforce culture and empowerment1 including information about-- 7i7 policies and practices of the corporation relating to freedom of association and work-life balance initiatives2 7ii7 any incidents of verified workplace harassment in the previous #e fiscal years of the corporation2 7iii7 policies and practices of the corporation relating to employee engagement and psychological wellbeing1 including management discussion regarding-- 7,i7 the creation of an autonomous work environment2 7,,ii7 fostering a sense of purpose in the workforce2 7,,iii7 trust in management2 and 7,,iv7 a supportive1 fair1 and constructive workplace4 7,f7 ,workforce health and safety1 including information about-- 7i7 the frequency1 severity1 and lost time due to injuries1 illness1 and fatalities2 7ii7 the total dollar value of assessed fines under the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj2 7iii7 the total number of actions brought under section #ac of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj to prevent imminent dangers2 and 7iv7 the total number of actions brought against the corporation under section #aa7;c7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj4 7,g7 ,workforce compensation and incentives1 including information about-- 7i7 total workforce compensation1 including disaggregated information about compensation for full-time1 part-time1 and contingent workers2 7ii7 policies and practices about how performance1 productivity1 and sustainability are considered when setting pay and making promotion decisions2 and 7iii7 policies and practices relating to any incentives and bonuses provided to employees below the named executive level and any policies or practices designed to counter any risks create by such incentives and bonuses4 7,h7 ,workforce recruiting1 including information about the quality of hire1 new hire engagement rate1 and new hire retention rate4 7#d7 ,environmental1 social and governance disclosures ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the disclosures required under this paragraph are disclosures that satisfy the recommendations of the ,task ,force on ,climate-related ,financial ,disclosures of the ,financial ,stability ,board as reported in ,june1 #bjag4 7#e7 ,federal aid disclosures ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the disclosure required under this paragraph is a description of how the ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai received by the corporation is being used to support the corporation's employees4 7#f7 ,disclosures of financial performance on a country-by-country basis 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the disclosures required under this paragraph are the following3 7i7 ,constituent entity information ,information on any constituent entity of the corporation1 including the following3 7,i7 ,the complete legal name of the constituent entity4 7,,ii7 ,the tax jurisdiction1 if any1 in which the constituent entity is resident for tax purposes4 7,,iii7 ,the tax jurisdiction in which the constituent entity is organized or incorporated 7if different from the tax jurisdiction of residence74 7,,iv7 ,the tax identification number1 if any1 used for the constituent entity by the tax administration of the constituent entity's tax jurisdiction of residence4 7,v7 ,the main business activity or activities of the constituent entity4 7ii7 ,tax jurisdiction ,information on each tax jurisdiction in which one or more constituent entities is resident1 presented as an aggregated or consolidated form of the information for the constituent entities resident in each tax jurisdiction1 including the following3 7,i7 ,revenues generated from transactions with other constituent entities4 7,,ii7 ,revenues not generated from transactions with other constituent entities4 7,,iii7 ,profit or loss before income tax4 7,,iv7 ,total income tax paid on a cash basis to all tax jurisdictions4 7,v7 ,total accrued tax expense recorded on taxable profits or losses4 7,,vi7 ,stated capital4 7,,vii7 ,total accumulated earnings4 7,,viii7 ,total number of employees on a full-time equivalent basis4 7,,ix7 ,net book value of tangible assets1 which1 for purposes of this section1 does not include cash or cash equivalents1 intangibles1 or financial assets4 7iii7 ,special rules ,the information listed in clause 7ii7 shall be provided1 in aggregated or consolidated form1 for any constituent entity or entities that have no tax jurisdiction of residence4 ,in addition1 if a constituent entity is an owner of a constituent entity that does not have a jurisdiction of tax residence1 then the owner's share of such entity's revenues and profits will be aggregated or consolidated with the information for the owner's tax jurisdiction of residence4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term constituent entity means1 with respect to an accelerated filer1 any separate business entity of the accelerated filer2 7ii7 the term tax jurisdiction-- 7,i7 means a country or a jurisdiction that is not a country but that has fiscal autonomy2 and 7,,ii7 includes a territory or possession of the ,united ,states that has fiscal autonomy4 7c7 ,permanent requirements on all corporations receiving ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai ,any corporation that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai shall permanently comply with the following3 7#a7 ,paid leave for workers ,the corporation shall provide at least #ad days of paid leave to workers 7employees and contractors1 full-time and part-time7 who-- 7,a7 are unable to telework2 7,b7 need to be isolated or quarantined to prevent the spread of ,,covid-#ai2 or 7,c7 need time off to care for the needs of family members4 7#b7 ,minimum wage ,the corporation shall pay each employee 7full-time and part-time7 of the corporation a wage of not less than #ae an hour1 beginning not later than ,january #a1 #bjba4 7#c7 ,limitation on ,,ceo and executive pay ,the corporation may not have a ,,ceo to median worker pay ratio of greater than #ej to #a and no officer or employee of the corporation may received higher compensation than the chief executive officer 7or any equivalent position74 7d7 ,requirements on all corporations receiving ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai until the end of the emergency ,any corporation that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai shall1 until the ,,covid-#ai emergency ends1 comply with the following3 7#a7 ,workforce levels and benefits ,the corporation shall maintain at least the same workforce levels and benefits that existed before the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#b7 ,maintenance of worker pay ,the corporation shall maintain worker 7employee or contractor1 full-time and part-time7 pay throughout the entire duration of the ,,covid-#ai emergency at or above the pay level the worker was earning before the emergency4 7#c7 ,maintenance of collective bargaining agreements ,the corporation may not alter any collective bargaining agreement that was in place at the beginning of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7e7 ,enforcement2 rulemaking ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall have the authority to enforce this section and may issue such rules as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,accelerated filer ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall define the term accelerated filer for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,,ceo to median worker pay ratio ,with respect to an accelerated filer1 the term ,,ceo to median worker pay ratio means the ratio of-- 7,a7 the annual total compensation of the chief executive officer 7or any equivalent position7 of the corporation2 and 7,b7 the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the corporation1 except the chief executive officer 7or any equivalent position7 of the corporation4 7#c7 ,,covid-#ai emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the period that begins upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends upon the termination by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency of the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7#d7 ,federal aid ,the term ,federal aid means any emergency lending provided under section #ac7c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act or any ,federal financial support in the form of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 7#e7 ,s corporation ,the term ,s corporation has the meaning given that term under section #acfa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#f7 ,securities terms ,the terms national securities exchange and security have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd4 #djh4 ,authority for warrants and debt instruments 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,asset ,the term asset means any financial instrument that the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 determines the purchase of which or the guarantee of which is necessary to promote economic stability4 7#b7 ,company ,the term company means any entity that is not subject to the prohibitions in subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,warrant or senior debt instrument ,the ,secretary may not purchase1 or make any commitment to purchase1 or guarantee1 or make any commitment to guarantee1 any asset in response to the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak1 unless the ,secretary receives from the company from which such assets are to be purchased or are to be guaranteed-- 7#a7 in the case of a company1 the securities of which are traded on a national securities exchange1 a warrant giving the right to the ,secretary to receive senior preferred voting stock2 or 7#b7 in the case of any company other than one described in paragraph 7#a71 a warrant for senior preferred voting stock1 or a senior debt instrument from such company4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,the terms and conditions of any warrant or senior debt instrument required under subsection 7b7 shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 ,purposes ,such terms and conditions shall1 at a minimum1 be designed-- 7,a7 to provide for reasonable participation by the ,secretary1 for the benefit of taxpayers1 in equity appreciation in the case of a warrant or other equity security1 or a reasonable interest rate premium1 in the case of a debt instrument2 and 7,b7 to provide additional protection for the taxpayer against losses from sale of assets by the ,secretary and any associated administrative expenses4 7#b7 ,terms of senior preferred voting stock ,with respect to senior preferred voting stock received from a company1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 have the right to vote on matters brought before the stockholders generally2 and 7,b7 control a percentage of votes equal to the percentage of the total value of the company the government's share will represent after the investment4 7#c7 ,authority to sell1 exercise1 or surrender 7,a7 ,in general ,for the primary benefit of taxpayers1 the ,secretary may sell1 exercise1 or surrender a warrant or any senior debt instrument received under this section1 based on the conditions established under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,proceeds ,of any proceeds received through the sale1 exercise1 or surrender of any warrant or any senior debt instrument-- 7i7 #fe percent shall be transferred or credited to the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh72 and 7ii7 #ce percent shall be transferred or credited to the ,capital ,magnet ,fund under section #acci of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defi74 7#d7 ,conversion ,the warrant shall provide that if1 after the warrant is received by the ,secretary under this section1 the company that issued the warrant is no longer listed or traded on a national securities exchange or securities association1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary will have an option to convert the warrants to senior debt to ensure that the ,treasury is appropriately compensated for the value of the warrant1 in an amount determined by the ,secretary for the primary benefit of taxpayers4 7#e7 ,protections ,any warrant representing securities to be received by the ,secretary under this section shall contain anti-dilution provisions of the type employed in capital market transactions1 as determined by the ,secretary for the primary benefit of taxpayers4 ,such provisions shall protect the value of the securities from market transactions such as stock splits1 stock distributions1 dividends1 and other distributions1 mergers1 and other forms of reorganization or recapitalization4 7#f7 ,exercise price ,the exercise price for any warrant issued pursuant to this section shall be set by the ,secretary1 for the primary benefit of taxpayers4 7#g7 ,sufficiency ,the company shall guarantee to the ,secretary that it has authorized shares of stock available to fulfill its obligations under this section4 ,should the company not have sufficient authorized shares1 including preferred shares that may carry dividend rights equal to a multiple number of common shares1 the ,secretary may1 to the extent necessary for the primary benefit of taxpayers1 accept a senior debt note in an amount1 and on such terms as will compensate the ,secretary with equivalent value1 in the event that a sufficient shareholder vote to authorize the necessary additional shares cannot be obtained4 7d7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may establish an exception to the requirements of this section and appropriate alternative requirements for any participating company that is legally prohibited from issuing securities and debt instruments1 so as not to allow circumvention of the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,prohibitions of ,foreign ,companies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not purchase1 or make any commitment to purchase1 or guarantee1 or make any commitment to guarantee1 any asset in response to the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak from-- 7,a7 any foreign incorporated entity that the ,secretary has determined is an inverted domestic corporation or any subsidiary of such entity2 or 7,b7 any joint venture if more than #aj percent of the joint venture 7by vote or value7 is held by a foreign incorporated entity that the ,secretary has determined is an inverted domestic corporation or any subsidiary of such entity4 7#b7 ,inverted domestic corporation 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subsection1 a foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if1 pursuant to a plan 7or a series of related transactions7-- 7i7 the entity completes on or after ,may #h1 #bjad1 the direct or indirect acquisition of-- 7,i7 substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation2 or 7,,ii7 substantially all of the assets of1 or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of1 a domestic partnership2 and 7ii7 after the acquisition1 either-- 7,i7 more than #ej percent of the stock 7by vote or value7 of the entity is held-- 7aa7 in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation1 by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation2 or 7bb7 in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership1 by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership2 or 7,,ii7 the management and control of the expanded affiliated group which includes the entity occurs1 directly or indirectly1 primarily within the ,united ,states1 as determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 and such expanded affiliated group has significant domestic business activities4 7,b7 ,exception for corporations with substantial business activities in foreign country of organization 7i7 ,in general ,a foreign incorporated entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if after the acquisition the expanded affiliated group which includes the entity has substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group4 7ii7 ,substantial business activities ,the ,secretary shall establish regulations for determining whether an affiliated group has substantial business activities for purposes of clause 7i71 except that such regulations may not treat any group as having substantial business activities if such group would not be considered to have substantial business activities under the regulations prescribed under section #ghgd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as in effect on ,january #ah1 #bjag4 7,c7 ,significant domestic business activities 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii71 an expanded affiliated group has significant domestic business activities if at least #be percent of-- 7,i7 the employees of the group are based in the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the employee compensation incurred by the group is incurred with respect to employees based in the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 the assets of the group are located in the ,united ,states2 or 7,,iv7 the income of the group is derived in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,determination ,determinations pursuant to clause 7i7 shall be made in the same manner as such determinations are made for purposes of determining substantial business activities under regulations referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 as in effect on ,january #ah1 #bjag1 but applied by treating all references in such regulations to 8foreign country0 and 8relevant foreign country0 as references to 8the ,united ,states04 ,the ,secretary may issue regulations decreasing the threshold percent in any of the tests under such regulations for determining if business activities constitute significant domestic business activities for purposes of this subparagraph4 7#c7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is-- 7i7 required in the interest of national security2 or 7ii7 necessary for the efficient or effective administration of ,federal or federally funded-- 7,i7 programs that provide health benefits to individuals2 or 7,,ii7 public health programs4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ad days after issuing such waiver1 submit a written notification of the waiver to the relevant authorizing committees of ,congress and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,definitions and special rules 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms 8expanded affiliated group01 8foreign incorporated entity01 8domestic01 and 8foreign0 have the meaning given those terms in section #hce7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cie7;c774 7,b7 ,special rules ,in applying paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the rules described under #hce7;c77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cie7;c77#a77 shall apply4 7#e7 ,regulations regarding management and control 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 for purposes of this subsection1 prescribe regulations for purposes of determining cases in which the management and control of an expanded affiliated group is to be treated as occurring1 directly or indirectly1 primarily within the ,united ,states4 ,the regulations prescribed under the preceding sentence shall apply to periods after ,may #h1 #bjad4 7,b7 ,executive officers and senior management ,the regulations prescribed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide that the management and control of an expanded affiliated group shall be treated as occurring1 directly or indirectly1 primarily within the ,united ,states if substantially all of the executive officers and senior management of the expanded affiliated group who exercise day-to-day responsibility for making decisions involving strategic1 financial1 and operational policies of the expanded affiliated group are based or primarily located within the ,united ,states4 ,individuals who in fact exercise such day-to-day responsibilities shall be treated as executive officers and senior management regardless of their title4 7f7 ,preemption ,any ,state or ,federal laws that prohibit the transactions authorized by this statute1 including state or federal laws that prohibit company directors from agreeing to the transactions authorized by this statute1 are preempted and superseded by this statute4 #dji4 ,authorization to participate in the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow of the ,international ,monetary ,fund ,section #ag of the ,bretton ,woods ,agreements ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhf;e-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 and inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,in order to carry out the purposes of a one-time decision of the ,executive ,directors of the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7the ,fund7 to expand the resources of the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow1 established pursuant to the decision of ,january #bg1 #aiig referred to in paragraph 7#a7 above1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury is authorized to make loans1 in an amount not to exceed the dollar equivalent of #bh1bjb1dgj1jjj of ,special ,drawing ,rights1 in addition to any amounts previously authorized under this section2 except that prior to activation of the ,new ,arrangements to ,borrow1 the ,secretary shall report to ,congress on whether supplementary resources are needed to forestall or cope with an impairment of the international monetary system and whether the ,fund has fully explored other means of funding to the ,fund4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph71 by striking ,december #af1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by inserting 7a77#c71 after 7a77#b714 #daj4 ,reserved ,reserved #daa4 ,reserved ,reserved #dab4 ,international ,finance ,corporation ,the ,international ,finance ,corporation ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ah4 ,capital increases and amendment to the ,articles of ,agreement 7a7 ,votes authorized ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,corporation is authorized to vote in favor of-- 7#a7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation by #af1iii1iih shares1 to implement the conversion of a portion of the retained earnings of the ,corporation into paid-in capital1 which will result in the ,united ,states being issued an additional #c1gga1hii shares of capital stock1 without any cash contribution2 7#b7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation on a general basis by #d1egi1iie shares2 and 7#c7 a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of the ,corporation on a selective basis by #iai1iih shares4 7b7 ,amendment of the ,articles of ,agreement ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,corporation is authorized to agree to and accept an amendment to ,article ,,ii1 ,section #b7;c77ii7 of the ,articles of ,agreement of the ,corporation that would increase the vote by which the ,board of ,governors of the ,corporation may increase the capital stock of the ,corporation from a four-fifths majority to an #he percent majority4 4 #dac4 ,oversight and ,reports 7a7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,,sigtarp ,as provided for under section #dje of this division1 the ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program 7,,sigtarp7 shall have oversight of the ,secretary's administration of the loans1 loan guarantees1 and other investments provided under section #aja of division ,y1 the use of the funds by eligible businesses1 and compliance with the requirements of section #djg4 7#b7 ,oversight ,panel ,as provided for under section #dje of this division1 the ,congressional ,,covid-#ai ,aid ,oversight ,panel shall have oversight of the ,secretary's administration of the loans1 loan guarantees1 and other investments provided under section #aja of division ,y1 the use of the funds by eligible businesses1 and compliance with the requirements of section #djg4 7b7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to the loans1 loan guarantees1 and other investments provided under section #aja of division ,y1 make such reports as are required under section #ecjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,government ,accountability ,office 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the loans and loan guarantees provided under section #aja of division ,y4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through the year succeeding the last year for which loans or loan guarantees provided under section #aja of division ,y are in effect1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate a report on the loans and loan guarantees provided under section #aja of division ,y4 7d7 ,diversity ,report ,the ,congressional ,,covid-#ai ,aid ,oversight ,panel1 in conjunction with the ,,sigtarp1 shall collect diversity data from any corporation that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai1 and issue a report that will be made publicly available no later than one year after the disbursement of funds4 ,in addition to any other data1 the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,employee demographics ,the gender1 race1 and ethnic identity 7and to the extent possible1 results disaggregated by ethnic group7 of the corporation's employees1 as otherwise known or provided voluntarily for the total number of employees 7full- and part-time7 and the career level of employees 7executive and manager versus employees in other roles74 7#b7 ,supplier diversity ,the number and dollar value invested with minority- and women-owned suppliers 7and to the extent possible1 results disaggregated by ethnic group71 including professional services 7legal and consulting7 and asset managers1 and deposits and other accounts with minority depository institutions1 as compared to all vendor investments4 7#c7 ,pay equity ,a comparison of pay amongst racial and ethnic minorities 7and to the extent possible1 results disaggregated by ethnic group7 as compared to their white counterparts and comparison of pay between men and women for similar roles and assignments4 7#d7 ,corporate board diversity ,corporate board demographic data1 including total number of board members1 gender1 race and ethnic identity of board members 7and to the extent possible1 results disaggregated by ethnic group71 as otherwise known or provided voluntarily1 board position titles1 as well as any leadership and subcommittee assignments4 7#e7 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,offices ,the reporting structure of lead diversity officials1 number of staff and budget dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives4 7e7 ,diversity and inclusion initiatives ,any corporation that receives ,federal aid related to ,,covid-#ai must maintain officials and budget dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives for no less than #e years after disbursement of funds4 ,v ,pandemic ,planning and ,guidance for ,consumers and ,regulators #eja4 ,financial ,literacy ,education ,commission ,emergency ,response 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide financial literacy education1 including information on access to banking services and other financial products1 for individuals seeking information and resources as they recover from any financial distress caused by the coronavirus disease 7,,covid-#ai7 outbreak and future major disasters4 7b7 ,financial ,literacy and ,education ,commission response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7#a7 ,special meeting ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,financial ,literacy and ,education ,commission 7the ,commission7 shall convene a special meeting to discuss and plan assistance related to the financial impacts of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#b7 ,update of the ,commission's website 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall update the website of the ,commission with a full list of tools to help individuals recover from any financial hardship as a result of the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7,b7 ,specific requirements ,in performing the update required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall-- 7i7 place special emphasis on providing an additional set of tools geared towards women1 racial and ethnic minorities1 veterans1 disabled1 and ,,lgbtq communities2 and 7ii7 provide information in ,english and ,spanish4 7,c7 ,information from members ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 each ,federal department or agency that is a member of the ,commission shall provide an update on the website of the ,commission disclosing any tools that the department or agency is offering to individuals or to employees of the department or agency related to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4 7#c7 ,implementation report to ,congress ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall1 jointly and not later than the end of the #cj-;day period following the date on which the meeting required under paragraph 7#a7 is held and all updates required under paragraph 7#b7 have been completed1 report to ,congress on the implementation of this section4 7#d7 ,,covid-#ai emergency defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,,covid-#ai emergency means the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 #ejb4 ,interagency ,pandemic ,guidance for ,consumers 7a7 ,interagency pandemic guidance 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,federal financial regulators shall issue interagency regulatory guidance on preparedness1 flexibility1 and relief options for consumers in pandemics and major disasters1 such as deferment1 forbearance1 affordable payment plan options1 and other options such as delays on debt collections and wage garnishments4 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,federal financial regulators shall update the guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 as necessary to keep such guidance current4 7b7 ,pandemic preparedness testing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,federal financial regulators shall carry out testing along with the institutions regulated by the ,federal financial regulators to determine how effectively such institutions will be able to respond to a pandemic or major disaster4 7#b7 ,report ,after the end of each test required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal financial regulators shall1 jointly1 issue a report to ,congress containing the results of such test and any regulatory or legislative recommendations the regulators may have to increase pandemic preparedness4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal financial regulators ,the term ,federal financial regulators means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#b7 ,major disaster ,the term major disaster means a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 under which assistance is authorized under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd71 or section #eja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 #ejc4 ,,sec ,pandemic ,guidance for ,investors 7a7 ,pandemic guidance 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall issue regulatory guidance on preparedness1 flexibility1 relief1 and investor protection for investors in pandemics and major disasters1 including relevant disclosures4 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,commission shall update the guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 as necessary to keep such guidance current4 7b7 ,pandemic preparedness testing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall carry out testing along with the entities regulated by the ,commission to determine how effectively such entities will be able to respond to a pandemic or major disaster4 7#b7 ,report ,after the end of each test required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall issue a report to ,congress containing the results of such test and any regulatory or legislative recommendations the ,commission may have to increase pandemic preparedness4 7c7 ,major disaster defined ,in this section1 the term major disaster means a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 under which assistance is authorized under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd71 or section #eja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 #ejd4 ,updates of the ,pandemic ,influenza ,plan and ,national ,planning ,frameworks 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year following the end of the ,declaration of the ,national ,emergency1 the ,president shall ensure that the ,pandemic ,influenza ,plan 7#bjag ,update7 and the ,national ,planning ,frameworks are updated4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,federal financial regulators1 shall provide to the ,president the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of current plans and strategies to address the economic1 financial1 and monetary issues arising from a pandemic or other disaster4 7#b7 ,a description of the most significant challenges to protecting the economy1 the financial system1 and consumers1 during a pandemic or other disaster1 including the specific challenges experienced by women1 racial and ethnic minorities1 diverse-owned businesses1 veterans1 and the disabled4 7#c7 ,actions that could be carried out in a crisis1 as defined by the preparedness plans described in subsection 7a71 such as the following3 7,a7 ,significant increases of unemployment insurance benefits 7including payment amounts7 for all workers under a certain income threshold1 including freelancers and the self-employed1 during the crisis4 7,b7 ,loan deference1 modification1 and forbearance mechanisms of all consumer and business payments1 allowing long-term repayment plans and excluding no industries1 during the crisis4 7,c7 ,suspension of foreclosure and eviction proceedings taken against individuals or businesses during the crisis4 7,d7 ,suspension of all negative consumer credit reporting during the crisis4 7,e7 ,prohibition of debt collection1 repossession1 and garnishment of wages during the crisis4 7,f7 ,provision of emergency homeless assistance during the crisis4 7,g7 ,an increase in ,community ,development ,block ,grants during the crisis and to improve community response4 7,h7 ,reduction of hurdles in the form of waivers and authorities to modify existing housing and homelessness programs to facilitate response to the crisis4 7,i7 ,expand the size standards for eligible businesses with access no-interest or low-interest loans through the ,small ,business ,administration during the crisis4 7,j7 ,remove the size standard limits on eligible businesses with access no-interest or low-interest loans through the ,small ,business ,administration during the crisis for businesses that agree to maintain their employment workforce and preserve benefits during the crisis4 7,k7 ,support for additional no-interest or low-interest loans for small businesses through the ,small ,business ,administration during the crisis4 7,l7 ,utilization of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions 7,,cdfi7 ,fund to support small businesses as well as low-income communities during the crisis4 7,m7 ,support for ,state1 territory1 and local government financing during the crisis4 7,n7 ,waiver of matching requirements for municipal governments during the crisis4 7,o7 ,suspension of requirements relating to minimum distributions for retirement plans and individual retirement accounts for the calendar years of which the crisis is occurring4 7b7 ,special consideration for diversity ,in issuing the updates required under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall ensure that consideration is given as to how to minimize the economic impacts of a crisis on women1 minorities1 diverse-owned businesses1 veterans1 and the disabled4 7c7 ,making plans public ,the updated plans described in subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available1 but may have classified information redacted4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,declaration of the ,national ,emergency ,the term ,declaration of the ,national ,emergency means the emergency declared by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#b7 ,federal financial regulator ,the term ,federal financial regulators means the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,j ,education ,relief and ,other ,programs ,i ,education provisions #ajjaja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,covid-#ai ,pandemic ,education ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 #ajjajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,coronavirus ,the term coronavirus has the meaning given that term in section #ejf of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-abc74 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#c7 ,qualifying emergency ,the term qualifying emergency means-- 7,a7 a public health emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 7,b7 an event related to the coronavirus for which the ,president declared a major disaster or an emergency under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj and #eaia72 or 7,c7 a national emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the ,president under section #bja of the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#e7 ,foreign institution ,the term foreign institution means an institution of higher education located outside the ,united ,states that is described in paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b7 of section #ajb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;a774 #ajjajc4 ,campus-based aid waivers 7a7 ,waiver of non-,federal share requirement ,notwithstanding sections #dac;,c7a77#b7 and #ddc7;b77#e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b-#b7;a77#b7 and #ajhg-ec7;b77#e771 with respect to funds made available for award years #bjai-bjbj and #bjbj-bjba1 the ,secretary shall waive the requirement that a participating institution of higher education provide a non-,federal share to match ,federal funds provided to the institution for the programs authorized pursuant to subpart #c of part ,a and part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b et seq4 and #ajhg-ea et seq47 for all awards made under such programs during such award years1 except nothing in this subsection shall affect the non-,federal share requirement under section #ddc7;c77#c7 of such ,act that applies to private for-profit organizations4 7b7 ,authority to reallocate ,notwithstanding sections #dac;,d1 #ddb1 and #dhh of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b-#c1 #ajhg-eb1 and #ajie71 during a period of a qualifying emergency1 an institution may transfer up to #ajj percent of the institution's unexpended allotment under section #ddb of such ,act to the institution's allotment under section #dac;,d of such ,act1 but may not transfer any funds from the institution's unexpended allotment under section #dac;,d of such ,act to the institution's allotment under section #ddb of such ,act4 #ajjajd4 ,use of supplemental educational opportunity grants for emergency aid 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #dac;,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b-#a71 an institution of higher education may reserve any amount of an institution's allocation under subpart #c of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b et seq47 for a fiscal year to award1 in such fiscal year1 emergency financial aid grants to assist undergraduate or graduate students for unexpected expenses and unmet financial need as the result of a qualifying emergency4 7b7 ,determinations ,in determining eligibility for and awarding emergency financial aid grants under this section1 an institution of higher education may-- 7#a7 waive the amount of need calculation under section #dga of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgkk72 7#b7 allow for a student affected by a qualifying emergency to receive funds in an amount that is not more than the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant for the applicable award year2 and 7#c7 utilize a contract with a scholarship-granting organization designated for the sole purpose of accepting applications from or disbursing funds to students enrolled in the institution of higher education1 if such scholarship-granting organization disburses the full allocated amount provided to the institution of higher education to the recipients4 7c7 ,special rule ,any emergency financial aid grants to students under this section shall not be treated as other financial assistance for the purposes of section #dga of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgkk74 #ajjaje4 ,federal work-study during a qualifying emergency 7a7 ,in general ,in the event of a qualifying emergency1 an institution of higher education participating in the program under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq47 may make payments under such part to affected work-study students1 for the period of time 7not to exceed one academic year7 in which affected students were unable to fulfill the students' work-study obligation for all or part of such academic year due to such qualifying emergency1 as follows3 7#a7 ,payments may be made under such part to affected work-study students in an amount equal to or less than the amount of wages such students would have been paid under such part had the students been able to complete the work obligation necessary to receive work study funds1 as a one time grant or as multiple payments4 7#b7 ,payments shall not be made to any student who was not eligible for work study or was not completing the work obligation necessary to receive work study funds under such part prior to the occurrence of the qualifying emergency4 7#c7 ,any payments made to affected work-study students under this subsection shall meet the matching requirements of section #ddc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ec71 unless such matching requirements are waived by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,definition of affected work-,study student ,in this section1 the term affected work-study student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution participating in the program under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq47 who-- 7#a7 received a work-study award under section #ddc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ec7 for the academic year during which a qualifying emergency occurred2 7#b7 earned ,federal work-study wages from such eligible institution for such academic year2 and 7#c7 was prevented from fulfilling the student's work-study obligation for all or part of such academic year due to such qualifying emergency4 #ajjajf4 ,adjustment of subsidized loan usage limits ,notwithstanding section #dee7q77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7q77#c771 the ,secretary shall exclude from a student's period of enrollment for purposes of loans made under part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 any semester 7or the equivalent7 that the student does not complete due to a qualifying emergency1 if the ,secretary is able to administer such policy in a manner that limits complexity and the burden on the student4 #ajjajg4 ,exclusion from ,federal ,pell ,grant duration limit ,the ,secretary shall exclude from a student's ,federal ,pell ,grant duration limit under section #dja7;c77#e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7c77#e77 any semester 7or the equivalent7 that the student does not complete due to a qualifying emergency if the ,secretary is able to administer such policy in a manner that limits complexity and the burden on the student4 #ajjajh4 ,institutional refunds and federal student loan flexibility 7a7 ,institutional waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall waive the institutional requirement under section #dhd;,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia;b7 with respect to the amount of grant or loan assistance 7other than assistance received under part ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act7 to be returned under such section if a recipient of assistance under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 withdraws from the institution of higher education during the payment period or period of enrollment as a result of a qualifying emergency4 7#b7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary shall require each institution using a waiver relating to the withdrawal of recipients under this subsection to report the number of such recipients1 the amount of grant or loan assistance 7other than assistance received under part ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act7 associated with each such recipient1 and the total amount of grant or loan assistance 7other than assistance received under part ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act7 for which each institution has not returned assistance under title ,,iv to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,student waiver ,the ,secretary shall waive the amounts that students are required to return under section #dhd;,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia;b7 with respect to ,federal ,pell ,grants or other grant assistance if the withdrawals on which the returns are based are withdrawals by students who withdrew from the institution of higher education as a result of a qualifying emergency4 7c7 ,canceling loan obligation ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,secretary shall cancel the borrower's obligation to repay the entire portion of a loan made under part ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 associated with a payment period for a recipient of such loan who withdraws from the institution of higher education during the payment period as a result of a qualifying emergency4 7d7 ,approved leave of absence ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 for purposes of receiving assistance under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 an institution of higher education may1 as a result of a qualifying emergency1 provide a student with an approved leave of absence that does not require the student to return at the same point in the academic program that the student began the leave of absence if the student returns within the same semester 7or the equivalent74 #ajjaji4 ,satisfactory academic progress ,notwithstanding section #dhd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia71 in determining whether a student is maintaining satisfactory academic progress for purposes of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 an institution of higher education may1 as a result of a qualifying emergency1 exclude from the quantitative component of the calculation any attempted credits that were not completed by such student without requiring an appeal by such student4 #ajjaaj4 ,continuing education at affected foreign institutions 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #dha7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh7;b771 with respect to a foreign institution1 in the case of a public health emergency1 major disaster or emergency1 or national emergency declared by the applicable government authorities in the country in which the foreign institution is located1 the ,secretary may permit any part of an otherwise eligible program to be offered via distance education for the duration of such emergency or disaster and the following payment period for purposes of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq474 7b7 ,eligibility ,an otherwise eligible program that is offered in whole or in part through distance education by a foreign institution between ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and the date of enactment of this ,act shall be deemed eligible for the purposes of part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 for the duration of the emergency or disaster affecting the institution as described in subsection 7a7 and the following payment period for purposes of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq474 ,an institution of higher education that uses the authority provided in the previous sentence shall report such use to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 for the #bjai-bjbj award year1 not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 for an award year subsequent to the #bjai-bjbj award year1 not later than #cj days after such use4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the duration of the applicable disaster or emergency and the following payment period1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc77 a report that identifies each foreign institution that carried out a distance education program authorized under this section4 7d7 ,written arrangements 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb71 with respect to a foreign institution1 in the case of a public health emergency1 major disaster or emergency1 or national emergency declared by the applicable government authorities in the country in which the foreign institution is located1 the ,secretary may allow a foreign institution to enter into a written arrangement with an institution of higher education located in the ,united ,states that participates in the ,federal ,direct ,loan ,program under part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq471 for the duration of such emergency or disaster and the following payment period1 for the purpose of allowing a student of the foreign institution who is a borrower of a loan made under such part to take courses from the institution of higher education located in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,form of arrangements 7,a7 ,public or other nonprofit institutions ,a foreign institution that is a public or other nonprofit institution may enter into a written arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 only with an institution of higher education described in section #aja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7,b7 ,other institutions ,a foreign institution that is a graduate medical school1 nursing school1 or a veterinary school and that is not a public or other nonprofit institution may enter into a written arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 with an institution of higher education described in section #aja or section #ajb of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja and #ajjb74 7#c7 ,report on use ,an institution of higher education that uses the authority described in paragraph 7#b7 shall report such use to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 for the #bjai-bjbj award year1 not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 for an award year subsequent to the #bjai-bjbj award year1 not later than #cj days after such use4 7#d7 ,report from the secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the duration of the applicable disaster or emergency and the following payment period1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc77 a report that identifies each foreign institution that entered into a written arrangement authorized under paragraph 7#a74 #ajjaaa4 ,,hbcu capital financing 7a7 ,deferment period 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq471 or any regulation promulgated under such title1 the ,secretary may grant a deferment1 for the duration of a qualifying emergency1 to an institution of higher education that has received a loan under part ,d of title ,,iii of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajff et seq474 7#b7 ,terms ,during the deferment period granted under this subsection-- 7,a7 the institution of higher education shall not be required to pay any periodic installment of principal or interest required under the loan agreement for such loan2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall make principal and interest payments otherwise due under the loan agreement4 7#c7 ,closing ,at the closing of a loan deferred under this subsection1 terms shall be set under which the institution of higher education shall be required to repay the ,secretary for the payments of principal and interest made by the ,secretary during the deferment1 on a schedule that begins upon repayment to the lender in full on the loan agreement1 except in no case shall repayment be required to begin before the date that is #a full fiscal year after the date that is the end of the qualifying emergency4 7b7 ,termination date 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority provided under this section to grant a loan deferment under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date on which the qualifying emergency is no longer in effect4 7#b7 ,duration ,any provision of a loan agreement or insurance agreement modified by the authority under this section shall remain so modified for the duration of the period covered by the loan agreement or insurance agreement4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter during the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc77 a report that identifies each institution of higher education that received assistance under this section4 #ajjaab4 ,waiver authority and reporting requirement for institutional aid 7a7 ,waiver authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 unless enacted with specific reference to this section1 for any institution of higher education that was receiving assistance under title ,,iii1 title ,v1 or subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq42 #aaja et seq42 #aacf;a et seq47 at the time of a qualifying emergency1 the ,secretary may1 for the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency-- 7#a7 waive-- 7,a7 the eligibility data requirements set forth in section #cia7;d7 and #eba7;e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfh7;d7 and #aajc7;e772 7,b7 the wait-out period set forth in section #cac7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei7;d772 7,c7 the allotment requirements under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection #cah7;e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7e771 and references to the academic year preceding the beginning of that fiscal year in paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 the allotment requirements under subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7g7 of section #cbd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc71 and references to the end of the school year preceding the beginning of that fiscal year under subsection 7a7 and references to the academic year preceding such fiscal year under subsection 7h7 of such section2 7,e7 subparagraphs 7,a71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of section #cbf7;f77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7f77#c771 and references to previous year under subparagraph 7,b7 of such section2 7,f7 subparagraphs 7,a71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of section #gbc7;f77#c7 and section #gbd7;f77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacf;a7f77#c7 and #aacf;b7f77#c771 and references to previous academic year under subparagraph 7,b7 of such sections2 and 7,g7 the allotment restriction set forth in section #cah7;d77#d7 and #cbc7;c77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7d77#d7 and #ajfb7;c77#b772 and 7#b7 waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision to ensure that institutions that were receiving assistance under title ,,iii1 title ,v1 or subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq42 #aaja et seq42 #aacf;a et seq47 at the time of a qualifying emergency are not adversely affected by any formula calculation for fiscal year #bjbj and for the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency1 as necessary4 7b7 ,use of unexpended funds ,any funds paid to an institution under title ,,iii1 title ,v1 or subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq42 #aaja et seq42 #aacf;a et seq47 and not expended or used for the purposes for which the funds were paid to the institution during the #e-year period following the date on which the funds were first paid to the institution1 may be carried over and expended during the succeeding #e-year period4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc77 a report that identifies each institution that received a waiver or modification under this section4 #ajjaac4 ,authorized uses and other modifications for grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to modify the required and allowable uses of funds for grants awarded under part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii1 chapters ,i or ,,ii of subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv1 title ,v1 or subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg et seq42 #ajfj et seq42 #ajgj;a-#aa et seq42 #ajgj;a-#ba et seq42 #aaja et seq42 #aacf;a et seq47 to an institution of higher education or other grant recipient 7not including individual recipients of ,federal student financial assistance71 at the request of an institution of higher education or other recipient of a grant 7not including individual recipients of ,federal student financial assistance7 as a result of a qualifying emergency1 for the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency4 7b7 ,matching requirement modifications ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,secretary is authorized to modify any ,federal share or other financial matching requirement for a grant awarded on a competitive basis1 or a grant awarded under part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii or subpart #d of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg et seq42 #ajfj et seq42 #aacf;a et seq47 at the request of an institution of higher education or other grant recipient as a result of a qualifying emergency1 for the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the duration of the period beginning on the first day of the qualifying emergency and ending on ,september #cj of the fiscal year following the end of the qualifying emergency1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc77 a report that identifies each institution of higher education or other grant recipient that received a modification under this section4 #ajjaad4 ,service obligations for teachers 7a7 ,teach grants ,for the purposes of section #dbj,n of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;g-#b71 during a qualifying emergency1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may modify the categories of extenuating circumstances under which a recipient of a grant under subpart #i of part ,a of title ,,iv of such ,act who is unable to fulfill all or part of the recipient's service obligation may be excused from fulfilling that portion of the service obligation2 and 7#b7 shall consider teaching service that1 as a result of a qualifying emergency1 is part-time or temporarily interrupted to be full-time service and to fulfill the service obligations under section #dbj,n4 7b7 ,teacher loan forgiveness ,notwithstanding section #dbh;,j or #dfj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-aj2 #ajhg;j71 the ,secretary shall waive the requirements under such sections that years of teaching service shall be consecutive if-- 7#a7 the teaching service of a borrower is temporarily interrupted due to a qualifying emergency2 and 7#b7 after the temporary interruption due to a qualifying emergency1 the borrower resumes teaching service and completes a total of five years of qualifying teaching service under such sections1 including qualifying teaching service performed before1 during1 and after such qualifying emergency4 #ajjaae4 ,payments for student loan borrowers as a result of a national emergency 7a7 ,payments for student loan borrowers during a national emergency 7#a7 ,in general ,part ,g of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dic;,d the following3 #dic;,e4 ,payments for student loan borrowers during a national emergency 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coronavirus ,the term coronavirus has the meaning given the term in section #ejf of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-abc74 7#b7 ,income-driven repayment ,the term income-driven repayment means-- 7,a7 income-based repayment authorized under section #dic;,c for loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b or part ,d2 or 7,b7 income contingent repayment authorized under section #dee7;e7 for loans made under part ,d4 7#c7 ,involuntary collection ,the term involuntary collection means-- 7,a7 a wage garnishment authorized under section #dhh;,a of this ,act or section #cgbj;,d of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a reduction of tax refund by amount of debt authorized under section #cgbj;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 a reduction of any other ,federal benefit payment by administrative offset authorized under section #cgaf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7including a benefit payment due to an individual under the ,social ,security ,act or any other provision described in subsection 7c77#c77;,a77i7 of such section72 and 7,d7 any other involuntary collection activity4 7#d7 ,national emergency ,the term national emergency means-- 7,a7 a public health emergency related to the coronavirus that is declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 or 7,b7 a national emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7b7 ,national emergency student loan repayment assistance 7#a7 ,authority ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 in the event of a national emergency1 the ,secretary shall1 for each month during the national emergency period and for each borrower of a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e1 pay the total amount due for such month on the loan1 based on the payment plan selected by the borrower or the borrower's loan status4 7#b7 ,no capitalization of interest ,with respect to any loan in repayment during a national emergency period1 interest due on loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e during such period shall not be capitalized at any time during the national emergency4 7#c7 ,applicability of payments ,any payment made by the ,secretary under this section shall be considered by the ,secretary1 or by a lender with respect to a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b-- 7,a7 as a qualifying payment under the public service loan forgiveness program under section #dee7m71 if the borrower would otherwise qualify under such section2 7,b7 in the case of a borrower enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan1 as a qualifying payment for the purpose of calculating eligibility for loan forgiveness for the borrower in accordance with section #dic;,c7b77#g7 or section #dee7;d77#a77;,d71 as the case may be2 and 7,c7 in the case of a borrower in default1 as an on-time monthly payment for purposes of loan rehabilitation pursuant to section #dbh;,f7a74 7#d7 ,reporting to consumer reporting agencies ,during the period in which the ,secretary is making payments on a loan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 for the purpose of reporting information about the loan to a consumer reporting agency1 any payment made by the ,secretary is treated as if it were a regularly scheduled payment made by a borrower4 7#e7 ,notice of payments and program ,not later than #ae days following the date of enactment of the ,,covid-#ai ,pandemic ,education ,relief ,act of #bjbj1 and monthly thereafter during the period of a national emergency1 the ,secretary shall provide a notice to all borrowers of loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e-- 7,a7 informing borrowers of the actions taken under this section2 7,b7 providing borrowers with an easily accessible method to opt out of the benefits provided under this section2 and 7,c7 notifying the borrower that the program under this section is a temporary program and will end after the national emergency ends4 7#f7 ,suspension of involuntary collection ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act1 in the event of a national emergency1 the ,secretary1 or other holder of a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e1 shall immediately take action to halt all involuntary collection related to the loan until the date on which the national emergency ends4 7c7 ,waiver of interest during national emergency ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall pay any interest that would otherwise be charged or accrue during a national emergency on any loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e4 7d7 ,transition period ,upon the termination of a national emergency1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program to provide for a transition period of #ij days1 beginning on the day after the last day of the national emergency1 during which-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall provide not less than #c notices to borrowers indicating when the borrower's normal payment obligations will resume2 and 7#b7 any missed payments by a borrower under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e shall not-- 7,a7 result in fees or penalties2 or 7,b7 be reported to any consumer reporting agency or otherwise impact the borrower's credit history4 7e7 ,implementation in ,,ffel entities ,to facilitate implementation of this section-- 7#a7 lenders and guaranty agencies holding loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b shall report1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 information to verify at the borrower level the amount of payments made under this section2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall have the authority to establish a payment schedule for purposes of this section for loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b and not held by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,waivers ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may waive the application of-- 7#a7 subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the master calendar requirements under section #dhb2 7#c7 negotiated rulemaking under section #dib2 and 7#d7 the requirement to publish the notices related to the system of records of the agency before implementation required under paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#aa7 of section #eeb;a7e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 except that the notices shall be published not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act4 4 7#b7 ,,ffel amendment ,section #dbh7;c77#h7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh7;c77#h77 is amended by striking and for which and all that follows through this subsection4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the requirement of the ,secretary to make payments under section #dic;,e of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by paragraph #a1 shall apply to payments due after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,minimum relief for student loan borrowers as a result of a national emergency ,part ,g of title ,,iv the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by inserting after section #dic;,e the following3 #dic;,f4 ,minimum relief for student loan borrowers as a result of a national emergency 7a7 ,minimum student loan relief as a result of a national emergency ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of a national emergency 7as defined in section #dic;,e71 the ,secretary shall1 for each borrower of a loan made under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e1 reduce the total outstanding balance due on all such loans of the borrower1 by an amount equal to the lesser of-- 7#a7 the difference between #aj1jjj and the total amount of payments made by the ,secretary under section #dic;,e7b7 on such loans of the borrower during the period of such national emergency2 or 7#b7 the total amount of outstanding principal and interest due on such loans of the borrower1 as of the date of the calculation under this subsection4 7b7 ,data to implement ,contractors of the ,secretary and lenders and guaranty agencies holding loans made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b shall report1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 the information necessary to calculate the amount to be applied under subsection 7a74 4 #ajjaaf4 ,rule of construction ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act1 nothing in this ,act shall be construed to provide additional authority to the ,secretary of ,education to waive any provision of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq474 7#b7 ,the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7#c7 ,the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq474 7#d7 ,the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 ,,ii ,other programs #ajjbjb4 ,provisions related to the corporation for national and community service 7a7 ,accrual of service hours 7#a7 ,accrual through other service hours 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diej et seq47 or the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja et seq471 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall allow an individual described in subparagraph 7,b7 to accrue other service hours that will count toward the number of hours needed for the individual's education award4 7,b7 ,affected individuals ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply to any individual serving in a position eligible for an educational award under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq47-- 7i7 who is performing limited service due to ,,covid-#ai2 or 7ii7 whose position has been suspended or placed on hold due to ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,provisions in case of early exit ,in any case where an individual serving in a position eligible for an educational award under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq47 was required to exit the position early at the direction of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may-- 7,a7 deem such individual as having met the requirements of the position2 and 7,b7 award the individual the full value of the educational award under such subtitle for which the individual would otherwise have been eligible4 7b7 ,no ,required ,return of ,grant ,funds ,notwithstanding section #abi7l77#c77;,a77i7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeha7l77#c77;,a77i771 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may permit fixed-amount grant recipients under such section #abi7l7 to maintain a pro rata amount of grant funds1 at the discretion of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 for participants who exited1 were suspended1 or are serving in a limited capacity due to ,,covid-#ai1 to enable the grant recipients to maintain operations and to accept participants4 7c7 ,extension of ,terms and ,age ,limits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may extend the term of service 7for a period not to exceed the #a-year period immediately following the end of the national emergency7 or waive any upper age limit 7except in no case shall the maximum age exceed #bf years of age7 for national service programs carried out by the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq471 and the participants in such programs1 for the purposes of-- 7#a7 addressing disruptions due to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 minimizing the difficulty in returning to full operation due to ,,covid-#ai on such programs and participants4 ,k ,agriculture ,provisions ,i ,commodity ,support and other ,agriculture ,programs #aajaja4 ,supplemental dairy margin coverage 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide supplemental dairy margin coverage payments to eligible dairy operations described in subsection 7b7 whenever the average actual dairy production margin 7as defined in section #adja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea77 for a month is less than the coverage level threshold selected by such eligible dairy operation under such section #adjf4 7b7 ,eligible dairy operation described ,an eligible dairy operation described in this subsection is a participating dairy operation 7as defined in section #adja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea77 that-- 7#a7 is located in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 on the date of the enactment of this section1 had a production history established under the dairy margin coverage program described in section #adje of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 of less than #e million pounds1 as determined in accordance with subsection 7c7 of that ,act4 7c7 ,supplemental production history calculation ,for purposes of determining the production history of an eligible dairy operation under this subsection1 such an operation's production history shall be equal to-- 7#a7 the production volume of such dairy operation for the #bjai milk marketing year2 minus 7#b7 the production history of such dairy operation established under section #adje of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee74 7d7 ,coverage percentage 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of calculating payments to be issued under this section1 an eligible dairy operation's coverage percentage shall be equal to the coverage percentage selected by such eligible dairy operation under section #adjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef74 7#b7 #e-million pound limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not provide supplemental dairy margin coverage on a dairy operation's actual production for calendar year #bjai such that the total covered production history of the operation exceeds #e million pounds4 7,b7 ,determination of amount ,in calculating the total covered production history of a dairy operation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall multiply the coverage percentage selected under section #adjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7 by the sum of-- 7i7 ,the supplemental production history calculated under subsection 7c7 with respect to such dairy operation2 and 7ii7 ,the dairy margin coverage production history described in subsection 7c77#b7 with respect to such dairy operation4 7e7 ,premium cost ,the premium cost for an eligible dairy operation under this section shall be equal to the product of multiplying-- 7#a7 the ,tier ,i premium cost calculated under section #adjg7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7;b772 by 7#b7 the production history calculation determined under subsection 7c7 7such that total covered production history does not exceed #e million pounds74 7f7 ,regulations ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section4 7g7 ,retroactivity ,the authority to carry out this section shall begin on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 #aajajb4 ,targeted purchases 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall utilize not less than #cjj1jjj1jjj of the funds available under section #cb of the ,act of ,august #bd1 #aice 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c7 to purchase qualified agricultural products for the purpose of donating the products to food assistance programs1 including the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,program1 of which the ,secretary shall utilize-- 7#a7 not less than #aej1jjj1jjj to purchase specialty crops2 7#b7 not less than #ge1jjj1jjj to purchase dairy2 and 7#c7 not less than #ge1jjj1jjj to purchase meat and poultry products4 7b7 ,qualified agricultural product defined ,in this section1 the term qualified agricultural product means a dairy1 meat1 or poultry product1 or a specialty crop-- 7#a7 that was packaged or marketed for sale to commercial or food service industries2 7#b7 for which decreased demand exists for such a product due to the ,,covid-#ai outbreak2 and 7#c7 the repurposing of which would be impractical for grocery or retail sale4 ,,ii ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program #aajbja4 ,,snap funding ,there are hereby appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as maybe necessary to carry out this title and sections #bcja and #bcjb of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg74 #aajbjb4 ,,snap allotments 7a7 ,nutrition assistance allotment amount 7#a7 ,value of benefits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 beginning on ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the value of benefits determined under section #h7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7;a771 and consolidated block grants for ,puerto ,rico and ,american ,samoa determined under section #ai7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7;a771 shall be calculated using #aae percent of the ,june #bjai value of the thrifty food plan 7as defined in section #c of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 if the value of the benefits and block grants would be greater under that calculation than in the absence of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,minimum amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the minimum value of benefits determined under section #h7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7;a77 for a household of not more than #b members shall be #cj4 7,b7 ,effectiveness ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain in effect until the date on which #h percent of the value of the thrifty food plan for a household containing #a member1 rounded to the nearest whole dollar increment1 is equal to or greater than #cj4 7b7 ,requirements for the ,secretary ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider the benefit increases described in subsection 7a7 to be a mass change2 7#b7 require a simple process for ,states to notify households of the increase in benefits2 7#c7 not include any errors in the implementation of this section in the payment error rate calculated under section #af7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c772 7#d7 disregard the additional amount of benefits that a household receives as a result of this section in determining the amount of overissuances under section #ac of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbb72 and 7#e7 set the tolerance level for excluding small errors for the purposes of section #af7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77 at #ej through ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7c7 ,administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,for the costs of ,state administrative expenses associated with carrying out this section and administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall make available #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 ,timing for fiscal year #bjbj ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall make available to ,states amounts for fiscal year #bjbj under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,allocation of funds ,funds described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available as grants to ,state agencies for each fiscal year as follows3 7,a7 #ge percent of the amounts available for each fiscal year shall be allocated to ,states based on the share of each ,state of households that participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as reported to the ,department of ,agriculture for the most recent #ab-month period for which data are available1 adjusted by the ,secretary 7as of the date of the enactment of this section7 for participation in disaster programs under section #e7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;h772 and 7,b7 #be percent of the amounts available for each fiscal year shall be allocated to ,states based on the increase in the number of households that participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as reported to the ,department of ,agriculture over the most recent #ab-month period for which data are available1 adjusted by the ,secretary 7as of the date of the enactment of this section7 for participation in disaster programs under section #e7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;h774 #aajbjc4 ,,snap rules ,no funds 7including fees7 made available under this ,act or any other ,act for any fiscal year may be used to finalize1 implement1 administer1 enforce1 carry out1 or otherwise give effect to-- 7#a7 the final rule entitled 8,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program3 ,requirements for ,able-,bodied ,adults ,without ,dependents0 published in the ,federal ,register on ,december #e1 #bjai 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ffghb72 7#b7 the proposed rule entitled 8,revision of ,categorical ,eligibility in the ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program 7,,snap70 published in the ,federal ,register on ,july #bd1 #bjai 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ceegj72 or 7#c7 the proposed rule entitled 8,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program3 ,standardization of ,state ,heating and ,cooling ,standard ,utility ,allowances0 published in the ,federal ,register on ,october #c1 #bjai 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ebhji74 #aajbjd4 ,,snap hot food purchases ,during the period beginning #aj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the termination date of the public health emergency declaration made by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act based on an outbreak of coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai71 the term food1 as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab71 shall be deemed to exclude hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption other than those authorized pursuant to clauses 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i7 of this subsection1 for purposes of such ,act1 except that such exclusion is limited to retail food stores authorized to accept and redeem supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aajbje4 ,food ,distribution ,program on ,indian ,reservations ,any funds provided in the ,third ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj for the ,food ,distribution ,program on ,indian ,reservations1 as authorized by section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b771 are not subject to the payment of the non-,federal share requirement described in section #d7;b77#d77;,a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#d77;,a774 ,l ,,access ,act #abjjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,american ,coronavirus_/,,covid-#ai ,election ,safety and ,security ,act or the ,,access ,act4 #abjjjb4 ,requirements for ,federal election contingency plans in response to natural disasters and emergencies 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,state and each jurisdiction in a ,state which is responsible for administering elections for ,federal office shall establish and make publicly available a contingency plan to enable individuals to vote in elections for ,federal office during a state of emergency1 public health emergency1 or national emergency which has been declared for reasons including-- 7,a7 a natural disaster2 or 7,b7 an infectious disease4 7#b7 ,updating ,each ,state and jurisdiction shall update the contingency plan established under this subsection not less frequently than every #e years4 7b7 ,requirements ,relating to ,safety ,the contingency plan established under subsection 7a7 shall include initiatives to provide equipment and resources needed to protect the health and safety of poll workers and voters when voting in person4 7c7 ,requirements relating to recruitment of poll workers ,the contingency plan established under subsection 7a7 shall include initiatives by the chief ,state election official and local election officials to recruit poll workers from resilient or unaffected populations1 which may include-- 7#a7 employees of other ,state and local government offices2 and 7#b7 in the case in which an infectious disease poses significant increased health risks to elderly individuals1 students of secondary schools and institutions of higher education in the ,state4 7d7 ,state ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,state includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,attorney general ,the ,attorney ,general may bring a civil action against any ,state or jurisdiction in an appropriate ,united ,states ,district ,court for such declaratory and injunctive relief 7including a temporary restraining order1 a permanent or temporary injunction1 or other order7 as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,private right of action 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a violation of this section1 any person who is aggrieved by such violation may provide written notice of the violation to the chief election official of the ,state involved4 7,b7 ,relief ,if the violation is not corrected within #bj days after receipt of a notice under subparagraph 7,a71 or within #e days after receipt of the notice if the violation occurred within #abj days before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the aggrieved person may1 in a civil action1 obtain declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation4 7,c7 ,special rule ,if the violation occurred within #e days before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the aggrieved person need not provide notice to the chief election official of the ,state involved under subparagraph 7,a7 before bringing a civil action under subparagraph 7,b74 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #abjjjc4 ,early voting and voting by mail 7a7 ,requirements ,title ,,iii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,c ,other ,requirements #cba4 ,early voting 7a7 ,requiring allowing voting prior to date of election 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall allow individuals to vote in an election for ,federal office during an early voting period which occurs prior to the date of the election1 in the same manner as voting is allowed on such date4 7#b7 ,length of period ,the early voting period required under this subsection with respect to an election shall consist of a period of consecutive days 7including weekends7 which begins on the #aeth day before the date of the election 7or1 at the option of the ,state1 on a day prior to the #aeth day before the date of the election7 and ends on the date of the election4 7b7 ,minimum early voting requirements ,each polling place which allows voting during an early voting period under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 allow such voting for no less than #aj hours on each day2 7#b7 have uniform hours each day for which such voting occurs2 and 7#c7 allow such voting to be held for some period of time prior to #i3jj a4m 7local time7 and some period of time after #e3jj p4m4 7local time74 7c7 ,location of polling places 7#a7 ,proximity to public transportation ,to the greatest extent practicable1 a ,state shall ensure that each polling place which allows voting during an early voting period under subsection 7a7 is located within walking distance of a stop on a public transportation route4 7#b7 ,availability in rural areas ,the ,state shall ensure that polling places which allow voting during an early voting period under subsection 7a7 will be located in rural areas of the ,state1 and shall ensure that such polling places are located in communities which will provide the greatest opportunity for residents of rural areas to vote during the early voting period4 7d7 ,standards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall issue standards for the administration of voting prior to the day scheduled for a ,federal election4 ,such standards shall include the nondiscriminatory geographic placement of polling places at which such voting occurs4 7#b7 ,deviation ,the standards described in paragraph 7#a7 shall permit ,states1 upon providing adequate public notice1 to deviate from any requirement in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as a natural disaster1 terrorist attack1 or a change in voter turnout4 7e7 ,ballot processing and scanning requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state shall begin processing and scanning ballots cast during early voting for tabulation at least #ad days prior to the date of the election involved4 7#b7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit a ,state to tabulate ballots in an election before the closing of the polls on the date of the election4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #cbb4 ,promoting ability of voters to vote by mail 7a7 ,uniform availability of absentee voting to all voters 7#a7 ,in general ,if an individual in a ,state is eligible to cast a vote in an election for ,federal office1 the ,state may not impose any additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of the individual to cast the vote in such election by absentee ballot by mail1 including-- 7,a7 requiring any form of identification as a condition of obtaining the absentee ballot2 or 7,b7 requiring notarization or witness signature or other formal authentication 7other than voter attestation7 as a condition of the acceptance of the ballot by an election official4 7#b7 ,permitting certain requirements ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a ,state shall require an individual to meet signature verification in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the ,state may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials from the appropriate ,state or local election official and for returning the ballot to the appropriate ,state or local election official4 7b7 ,requiring signature verification 7#a7 ,requirement ,a ,state may not accept and process an absentee ballot submitted by any individual with respect to an election for ,federal office unless the ,state verifies the identification of the individual by comparing the individual's signature on the absentee ballot with the individual's signature on the official list of registered voters in the ,state1 in accordance with such procedures as the ,state may adopt 7subject to the requirements of paragraph 7#b774 7#b7 ,due process requirements 7,a7 ,notice and opportunity to cure discrepancy ,if an individual submits an absentee ballot and the appropriate ,state or local election official determines that a discrepancy exists between the signature on such ballot and the signature of such individual on the official list of registered voters in the ,state1 such election official1 prior to making a final determination as to the validity of such ballot1 shall make a good faith effort to immediately notify such individual by mail1 telephone1 and 7if available7 electronic mail that-- 7i7 a discrepancy exists between the signature on such ballot and the signature of such individual on the official list of registered voters in the ,state2 7ii7 such individual may provide the official with information to cure such discrepancy1 either in person1 by telephone1 or by electronic methods2 and 7iii7 if such discrepancy is not cured prior to the expiration of the #g-;day period which begins on the date of the election1 such ballot will not be counted4 7,b7 ,opportunity to provide missing signature ,if an individual submits an absentee ballot without a signature1 the ,state shall notify the individual and give the individual an opportunity to provide the missing signature on a form proscribed by the ,state4 7,c7 ,other requirements ,an election official may not make a determination that a discrepancy exists between the signature on an absentee ballot and the signature of the individual who submits the ballot on the official list of registered voters in the ,state unless-- 7i7 at least #b election officials make the determination2 and 7ii7 each official who makes the determination has received training in procedures used to verify signatures4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the end of a ,federal election cycle1 each chief ,state election official shall submit to ,congress a report containing the following information for the applicable ,federal election cycle in the ,state3 7i7 ,the number of ballots invalidated due to a discrepancy under this subsection4 7ii7 ,description of attempts to contact voters to provide notice as required by this subsection4 7iii7 ,description of the cure process developed by such ,state pursuant to this subsection1 including the number of ballots determined valid as a result of such process4 7,b7 ,federal election cycle defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,federal election cycle means the period beginning on ,january #a of any odd numbered year and ending on ,december #ca of the following year4 7c7 ,methods and timing for transmission of ballots and balloting materials to voters 7#a7 ,method for requesting ballot ,in addition to such other methods as the ,state may establish for an individual to request an absentee ballot1 the ,state shall permit an individual to submit a request for an absentee ballot online4 ,the ,state shall be considered to meet the requirements of this paragraph if the website of the appropriate ,state or local election official allows an absentee ballot request application to be completed and submitted online and if the website permits the individual-- 7,a7 to print the application so that the individual may complete the application and return it to the official2 or 7,b7 request that a paper copy of the application be transmitted to the individual by mail or electronic mail so that the individual may complete the application and return it to the official4 7#b7 ,ensuring delivery prior to election ,if an individual requests to vote by absentee ballot in an election for ,federal office1 the appropriate ,state or local election official shall ensure that the ballot and relating voting materials are received by the individual prior to the date of the election so long as the individual's request is received by the official not later than #e days 7excluding ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 and legal public holidays7 before the date of the election1 except that nothing in this paragraph shall preclude a ,state or local jurisdiction from allowing for the acceptance and processing of ballot requests submitted or received after such required period4 7#c7 ,special rules in case of emergency periods 7,a7 ,automatic mailing of absentee ballots to all voters ,if the area in which an election is held is in an area in which an emergency or disaster which is described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #aace7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77 is declared during the period described in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall not apply with respect to the election2 and 7ii7 not later than #b weeks before the date of the election1 the appropriate ,state or local election official shall transmit absentee ballots and balloting materials for the election to all individuals who are registered to vote in such election4 7,b7 ,affirmation ,if an individual receives an absentee ballot from a ,state or local election official pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 and returns the voted ballot to the official1 the ballot shall not be counted in the election unless the individual includes with the ballot a signed affirmation that-- 7i7 the individual has not and will not cast another ballot with respect to the election2 and 7ii7 acknowledges that a material misstatement of fact in completing the ballot may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury4 7,c7 ,period described ,the period described in this subparagraph with respect to an election is the period which begins #abj days before the date of the election and ends #cj days before the date of the election4 7,d7 ,application to ,november #bjbj general election ,because of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 resulting from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the special rules set forth in this paragraph shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj in each ,state4 7d7 ,accessibility for individuals with disabilities ,the ,state shall ensure that all absentee ballots and related voting materials in elections for ,federal office are accessible to individuals with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation 7including with privacy and independence7 as for other voters4 7e7 ,requirements for envelopes 7#a7 ,prepayment of postage ,consistent with regulations of the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 the ,state or the unit of local government responsible for the administration of an election for ,federal office shall prepay the postage on any ballot in the election which is cast by mail4 7#b7 ,use of self-sealing envelope ,the ,state or unit of local government shall provide with any absentee ballot transmitted to a voter by mail a self-sealing return envelope4 7f7 ,uniform deadline for acceptance of mailed ballots ,if a ballot submitted by an individual by mail with respect to an election for ,federal office in a ,state is postmarked on or before the date of the election1 the ,state may not refuse to accept or process the ballot on the grounds that the individual did not meet a deadline for returning the ballot to the appropriate ,state or local election official4 7g7 ,methods of returning ballots 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state shall permit an individual to whom a ballot in an election was provided under this section to cast the ballot by delivering the ballot at such times and to such locations as the ,state may establish1 including-- 7,a7 permitting the individual to deliver the ballot to a polling place on the date of the election2 and 7,b7 permitting the individual to deliver the ballot to a designated ballot drop-off location4 7#b7 ,permitting voters to designate other person to return ballot ,the ,state-- 7,a7 shall permit a voter to designate any person to return a voted and sealed absentee ballot to the post office1 a ballot drop-off location1 tribally designated building1 or election office so long as the person designated to return the ballot does not receive any form of compensation based on the number of ballots that the person has returned and no individual1 group1 or organization provides compensation on this basis2 and 7,b7 may not put any limit on how many voted and sealed absentee ballots any designated person can return to the post office1 a ballot drop off location1 tribally designated building1 or election office4 7h7 ,ballot processing and scanning requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state shall begin processing and scanning ballots cast by mail for tabulation at least #ad days prior to the date of the election involved4 7#b7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit a ,state to tabulate ballots in an election before the closing of the polls on the date of the election4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of ,states to conduct elections for ,federal office through the use of polling places at which individuals cast ballots4 7j7 ,no effect on ballots submitted by absent military and overseas voters2 treatment of blank absentee ballots transmitted to certain voters ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the treatment of any ballot submitted by an individual who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq471 and any blank absentee ballot transmitted to an individual by mail or electronically in accordance with section #ajb7;f7 of such ,act shall be treated in the same manner as any other absentee ballot for purposes of this section4 7k7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #cbc4 ,absentee ballot tracking program 7a7 ,requirement ,each ,state shall carry out a program to track and confirm the receipt of absentee ballots in an election for ,federal office under which the ,state or local election official responsible for the receipt of voted absentee ballots in the election carries out procedures to track and confirm the receipt of such ballots1 and makes information on the receipt of such ballots available to the individual who cast the ballot1 by means of online access using the ,internet site of the official's office4 7b7 ,information on whether vote was counted ,the information referred to under subsection 7a7 with respect to the receipt of an absentee ballot shall include information regarding whether the vote cast on the ballot was counted1 and1 in the case of a vote which was not counted1 the reasons therefor4 7c7 ,use of ,toll-,free ,telephone ,number by ,officials ,without ,internet ,site ,a program established by a ,state or local election official whose office does not have an ,internet site may meet the requirements of subsection 7a7 if the official has established a toll-free telephone number that may be used by an individual who cast an absentee ballot to obtain the information on the receipt of the voted absentee ballot as provided under such subsection4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #cbd4 ,rules for counting provisional ballots 7a7 ,statewide counting of provisional ballots 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #cjb7;a77#d71 notwithstanding the precinct or polling place at which a provisional ballot is cast within the ,state1 the appropriate election official shall count each vote on such ballot for each election in which the individual who cast such ballot is eligible to vote4 7#b7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 7b7 ,uniform and nondiscriminatory standards 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with the requirements of section #cjb1 each ,state shall establish uniform and nondiscriminatory standards for the issuance1 handling1 and counting of provisional ballots4 7#b7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #cbe4 ,coverage of ,commonwealth of ,northern ,mariana ,islands ,in this subtitle1 the term ,state includes the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #cbf4 ,minimum requirements for expanding ability of individuals to vote ,the requirements of this subtitle are minimum requirements1 and nothing in this subtitle may be construed to prevent a ,state from establishing standards which promote the ability of individuals to vote in elections for ,federal office1 so long as such standards are not inconsistent with the requirements of this subtitle or other ,federal laws4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment relating to issuance of voluntary guidance by ,election ,assistance ,commission ,section #caa7;b7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#c7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 in the case of the recommendations with respect to subtitle ,c1 ,june #cj1 #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,coverage under existing enforcement provisions ,section #dja of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaa7 is amended by striking and #cjc and inserting #cjc1 and subtitle ,c of title ,,iii4 7#b7 ,availability of private right of action ,title ,,iv of such 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #djc4 ,private right of action for violations of certain requirements 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a violation of subtitle ,c of title ,,iii1 section #djb shall not apply and any person who is aggrieved by such violation may provide written notice of the violation to the chief election official of the ,state involved4 7b7 ,relief ,if the violation is not corrected within #bj days after receipt of a notice under subsection 7a71 or within #e days after receipt of the notice if the violation occurred within #abj days before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the aggrieved person may1 in a civil action1 obtain declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation4 7c7 ,special rule ,if the violation occurred within #e days before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the aggrieved person need not provide notice to the chief election official of the ,state involved under subsection 7a7 before bringing a civil action under subsection 7b74 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of such ,act is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,iii the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,requirements ,sec4 #cba4 ,early voting4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,promoting ability of voters to vote by mail4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,absentee ballot tracking program4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,rules for counting provisional ballots4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,coverage of ,commonwealth of ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,minimum requirements for expanding ability of individuals to vote4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,iv the following new item3 ,sec4 #djc4 ,private right of action for violations of certain requirements4 4 #abjjjd4 ,postage-free absentee ballots 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cd of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after section #cdjf the following3 #cdjg4 ,absentee ballots 7a7 ,any absentee ballot for any election for ,federal office shall be carried expeditiously1 with postage prepaid by the ,state or unit of local government responsible for the administration of the election4 7b7 ,as used in this section1 the term absentee ballot means any ballot transmitted by a voter by mail in an election for ,federal office1 but does not include any ballot covered by section #cdjf4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cd of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cdjf the following3 #cdjg4 ,absentee ballots carried free of postage4 4 #abjjje4 ,requiring transmission of blank absentee ballots under ,,uocava to certain voters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ajc;,b the following new section3 #ajc;,c4 ,transmission of blank absentee ballots to certain other voters 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,state responsibilities ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 each ,state shall transmit blank absentee ballots by mail and electronically to qualified individuals in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions under which the ,state transmits such ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters under section #ajb7;f74 7#b7 ,requirements ,any blank absentee ballot transmitted to a qualified individual under this section-- 7,a7 must comply with the language requirements under section #bjc of the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc72 and 7,b7 must comply with the disability requirements under section #ejh of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;d74 7#c7 ,affirmation ,the ,state may not transmit a ballot to a qualified individual under this section unless the individual provides the ,state with a signed affirmation in electronic form that-- 7,a7 the individual is a qualified individual 7as defined in subsection 7b772 7,b7 the individual has not and will not cast another ballot with respect to the election2 and 7,c7 acknowledges that a material misstatement of fact in completing the ballot may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury4 7#d7 ,clarification regarding free postage ,an absentee ballot obtained by a qualified individual under this section shall be considered balloting materials as defined in section #ajg for purposes of section #cdjf of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,prohibiting refusal to accept ballot for failure to meet certain requirements ,a ,state shall not refuse to accept and process any otherwise valid blank absentee ballot which was transmitted to a qualified individual under this section and used by the individual to vote in the election solely on the basis of the following3 7,a7 ,notarization or witness signature requirements4 7,b7 ,restrictions on paper type1 including weight and size4 7,c7 ,restrictions on envelope type1 including weight and size4 7b7 ,qualified individual 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the term qualified individual means any individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in an election for ,federal office and who meets any of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the individual-- 7i7 has requested an absentee ballot from the ,state or jurisdiction in which such individual is registered to vote2 and 7ii7 has not received such absentee ballot at least #b days before the date of the election4 7,b7 ,the individual-- 7i7 resides in an area of a ,state with respect to which an emergency or public health emergency has been declared by the chief executive of the ,state or of the area involved within #e days of the date of the election under the laws of the ,state due to reasons including a natural disaster1 including severe weather1 or an infectious disease2 and 7ii7 has not requested an absentee ballot4 7,c7 ,the individual expects to be absent from such individual's jurisdiction on the date of the election due to professional or volunteer service in response to a natural disaster or emergency as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,the individual is hospitalized or expects to be hospitalized on the date of the election4 7,e7 ,the individual is an individual with a disability 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb77 and resides in a ,state which does not offer voters the ability to use secure and accessible remote ballot marking4 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 a ,state shall permit an individual to self-certify that the individual is an individual with a disability4 7#b7 ,exclusion of absent uniformed services and overseas voters ,the term qualified individual shall not include an absent uniformed services voter or an overseas voter4 7c7 ,state ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,state includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajb7;a7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#aj72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 meet the requirements of section #ajc;,c with respect to the provision of blank absentee ballots for the use of qualified individuals described in such section4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents of such ,act is amended by inserting the following after section #ajc3 ,sec4 #ajc;,a4 ,procedures for collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters4 ,sec4 #ajc;,b4 ,federal voting assistance program improvements4 ,sec4 #ajc;,c4 ,transmission of blank absentee ballots to certain other voters4 4 #abjjjf4 ,voter registration 7a7 ,requiring availability of ,internet for voter registration 7#a7 ,requiring availability of ,internet for registration ,the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #f the following new section3 #f;,a4 ,internet ,registration 7a7 ,requiring ,availability of ,internet for ,online ,registration 7#a7 ,availability of online registration and correction of existing registration information ,each ,state1 acting through the chief ,state election official1 shall ensure that the following services are available to the public at any time on the official public websites of the appropriate ,state and local election officials in the ,state1 in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as the services provided by voter registration agencies under section #g7;a73 7,a7 ,online application for voter registration4 7,b7 ,online assistance to applicants in applying to register to vote4 7,c7 ,online completion and submission by applicants of the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the ,election ,assistance ,commission pursuant to section #i7;a77#b71 including assistance with providing a signature as required under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,online receipt of completed voter registration applications4 7b7 ,acceptance of completed applications ,a ,state shall accept an online voter registration application provided by an individual under this section1 and ensure that the individual is registered to vote in the ,state1 if-- 7#a7 the individual meets the same voter registration requirements applicable to individuals who register to vote by mail in accordance with section #f7;a77#a7 using the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the ,election ,assistance ,commission pursuant to section #i7;a77#b72 and 7#b7 the individual meets the requirements of subsection 7c7 to provide a signature in electronic form 7but only in the case of applications submitted during or after the second year in which this section is in effect in the ,state74 7c7 ,signature requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 an individual meets the requirements of this subsection as follows3 7,a7 ,in the case of an individual who has a signature on file with a ,state agency1 including the ,state motor vehicle authority1 that is required to provide voter registration services under this ,act or any other law1 the individual consents to the transfer of that electronic signature4 7,b7 ,if subparagraph 7,a7 does not apply1 the individual submits with the application an electronic copy of the individual's handwritten signature through electronic means4 7,c7 ,if subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 do not apply1 the individual executes a computerized mark in the signature field on an online voter registration application1 in accordance with reasonable security measures established by the ,state1 but only if the ,state accepts such mark from the individual4 7#b7 ,treatment of individuals unable to meet requirement ,if an individual is unable to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,state shall-- 7,a7 permit the individual to complete all other elements of the online voter registration application2 7,b7 permit the individual to provide a signature at the time the individual requests a ballot in an election 7whether the individual requests the ballot at a polling place or requests the ballot by mail72 and 7,c7 if the individual carries out the steps described in subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b71 ensure that the individual is registered to vote in the ,state4 7#c7 ,notice ,the ,state shall ensure that individuals applying to register to vote online are notified of the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and of the treatment of individuals unable to meet such requirements1 as described in paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,confirmation and disposition 7#a7 ,confirmation of receipt ,upon the online submission of a completed voter registration application by an individual under this section1 the appropriate ,state or local election official shall send the individual a notice confirming the ,state's receipt of the application and providing instructions on how the individual may check the status of the application4 7#b7 ,notice of disposition ,not later than #g days after the appropriate ,state or local election official has approved or rejected an application submitted by an individual under this section1 the official shall send the individual a notice of the disposition of the application4 7#c7 ,method of notification ,the appropriate ,state or local election official shall send the notices required under this subsection by regular mail1 and1 in the case of an individual who has provided the official with an electronic mail address1 by both electronic mail and regular mail4 7e7 ,provision of ,services in ,nonpartisan ,manner ,the services made available under subsection 7a7 shall be provided in a manner that ensures that1 consistent with section #g7;a77#e7-- 7#a7 the online application does not seek to influence an applicant's political preference or party registration2 and 7#b7 there is no display on the website promoting any political preference or party allegiance1 except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit an applicant from registering to vote as a member of a political party4 7f7 ,protection of ,security of ,information ,in meeting the requirements of this section1 the ,state shall establish appropriate technological security measures to prevent to the greatest extent practicable any unauthorized access to information provided by individuals using the services made available under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,accessibility of services ,a state shall ensure that the services made available under this section are made available to individuals with disabilities to the same extent as services are made available to all other individuals4 7h7 ,use of ,additional ,telephone-,based ,system ,a ,state shall make the services made available online under subsection 7a7 available through the use of an automated telephone-based system1 subject to the same terms and conditions applicable under this section to the services made available online1 in addition to making the services available online in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7i7 ,nondiscrimination among registered voters using mail and online registration ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb1 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law governing the treatment of registered voters in the ,state or the administration of elections for public office in the ,state1 a ,state shall treat a registered voter who registered to vote online in accordance with this section in the same manner as the ,state treats a registered voter who registered to vote by mail4 4 7#b7 ,special requirements for individuals using online registration 7,a7 ,treatment as individuals registering to vote by mail for purposes of first-time voter identification requirements ,section #cjc7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;b77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking by mail and inserting by mail or online under section #f;,a of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic4 7,b7 ,requiring signature for first-time voters in jurisdiction ,section #cjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;b77 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,signature requirements for first-time voters using online registration 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall1 in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner1 require an individual to meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 if-- 7i7 the individual registered to vote in the ,state online under section #f;,a of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic2 and 7ii7 the individual has not previously voted in an election for ,federal office in the ,state4 7,b7 ,requirements ,an individual meets the requirements of this subparagraph if-- 7i7 in the case of an individual who votes in person1 the individual provides the appropriate ,state or local election official with a handwritten signature2 or 7ii7 in the case of an individual who votes by mail1 the individual submits with the ballot a handwritten signature4 7,c7 ,inapplicability ,subparagraph 7,a7 does not apply in the case of an individual who is-- 7i7 entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb et seq472 7ii7 provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under section #c7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,voting ,accessibility for the ,elderly and ,handicapped ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajb7;b77#b77;,b77ii772 or 7iii7 entitled to vote otherwise than in person under any other ,federal law4 4 7,c7 ,conforming amendment relating to effective date ,section #cjc7;d77#b77;,a7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;d77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking ,each ,state and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#e71 each ,state4 7#c7 ,conforming ,amendments 7,a7 ,timing of registration ,section #h7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 in the case of online registration through the official public website of an election official under section #f;,a1 if the valid voter registration application is submitted online not later than the lesser of #bh days1 or the period provided by ,state law1 before the date of the election 7as determined by treating the date on which the application is sent electronically as the date on which it is submitted72 and 4 7,b7 ,informing applicants of eligibility requirements and penalties ,section #h7;a77#e7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#e77 is amended by striking and #g and inserting #f;,a1 and #g4 7b7 ,same day registration 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #c7;a71 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating sections #cbe and #cbf as sections #cbf and #cbg2 and 7,b7 by inserting after section #cbd the following new section3 #cbe4 ,same day registration 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,registration ,each ,state shall permit any eligible individual on the day of a ,federal election and on any day when voting1 including early voting1 is permitted for a ,federal election-- 7,a7 to register to vote in such election at the polling place using a form that meets the requirements under section #i7;b7 of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7or1 if the individual is already registered to vote1 to revise any of the individual's voter registration information72 and 7,b7 to cast a vote in such election4 7#b7 ,exception ,the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a ,state in which1 under a ,state law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section1 there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the ,state with respect to elections for ,federal office4 7b7 ,eligible individual ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible individual means1 with respect to any election for ,federal office1 an individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in that election4 7c7 ,effective date ,each ,state shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection 7a7 for the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office occurring in ,november #bjbj and for any subsequent election for ,federal office4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of such ,act1 as amended by section #c1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating the items relating to sections #cbe and #cbf as relating to sections #cbf and #cbg2 and 7,b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #cbd the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,same day registration4 4 7c7 ,prohibiting ,state from requiring applicants to provide more than last #d digits of ,social ,security number 7#a7 ,form included with application for motor vehicle driver's license ,section #e7;c77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7;c77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 1 and to the extent that the application requires the applicant to provide a ,social ,security number1 may not require the applicant to provide more than the last #d digits of such number24 7#b7 ,national mail voter registration form ,section #i7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh7;b77#a77 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 1 and to the extent that the form requires the applicant to provide a ,social ,security number1 the form may not require the applicant to provide more than the last #d digits of such number24 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #abjjjg4 ,accommodations for voters residing in ,indian lands 7a7 ,accommodations ,described 7#a7 ,designation of ballot pickup and collection locations ,given the widespread lack of residential mail delivery in ,indian ,country1 an ,indian ,tribe may designate buildings as ballot pickup and collection locations with respect to an election for ,federal office at no cost to the ,indian ,tribe4 ,an ,indian ,tribe may designate one building per precinct located within ,indian lands4 ,the applicable ,state or political subdivision shall collect ballots from those locations4 ,the applicable ,state or political subdivision shall provide the ,indian ,tribe with accurate precinct maps for all precincts located within ,indian lands #fj days before the election4 7#b7 ,provision of mail-in and absentee ballots ,the ,state or political subdivision shall provide mail-in and absentee ballots with respect to an election for ,federal office to each individual who is registered to vote in the election who resides on ,indian lands in the ,state or political subdivision involved without requiring a residential address or a mail-in or absentee ballot request4 7#c7 ,use of designated building as residential and mailing address ,the address of a designated building that is a ballot pickup and collection location with respect to an election for ,federal office may serve as the residential address and mailing address for voters living on ,indian lands if the tribally designated building is in the same precinct as that voter4 ,if there is no tribally designated building within a voter's precinct1 the voter may use another tribally designated building within the ,indian lands where the voter is located4 ,voters using a tribally designated building outside of the voter's precinct may use the tribally designated building as a mailing address and may separately designate the voter's appropriate precinct through a description of the voter's address1 as specified in section #idbh4d7;a77#b7 of title #aa1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,language accessibility ,in the case of a ,state or political subdivision that is a covered ,state or political subdivision under section #bjc of the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc71 that ,state or political subdivision shall provide absentee or mail-in voting materials with respect to an election for ,federal office in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the ,english language1 bilingual election voting assistance1 and written translations of all voting materials in the language of the applicable minority group1 as required by section #bjc of the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc71 as amended by subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,clarification ,nothing in this section alters the ability of an individual voter residing on ,indian lands to request a ballot in a manner available to all other voters in the ,state4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,indian ,the term ,indian has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,indian lands ,the term ,indian lands includes-- 7i7 any ,indian country of an ,indian ,tribe1 as defined under section #aaea of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 any land in ,alaska owned1 pursuant to the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 by an ,indian ,tribe that is a ,native village 7as defined in section #c of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77 or by a ,village ,corporation that is associated with an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #c of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7iii7 any land on which the seat of the ,tribal ,government is located2 and 7iv7 any land that is part or all of a ,tribal designated statistical area associated with an ,indian ,tribe1 or is part or all of an ,alaska ,native village statistical area associated with an ,indian ,tribe1 as defined by the ,census ,bureau for the purposes of the most recent decennial census4 7,c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,d7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal ,government means the recognized governing body of an ,indian ,tribe4 7#g7 ,enforcement 7,a7 ,attorney general ,the ,attorney ,general may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,private right of action 7i7 ,a person or ,tribal ,government who is aggrieved by a violation of this subsection may provide written notice of the violation to the chief election official of the ,state involved4 7ii7 ,an aggrieved person or ,tribal ,government may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to a violation of this subsection1 if-- 7,i7 that person or ,tribal ,government provides the notice described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 in the case of a violation that occurs more than #abj days before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the violation remains and #ij days or more have passed since the date on which the chief election official of the ,state receives the notice under clause 7i72 or 7bb7 in the case of a violation that occurs #abj days or less before the date of an election for ,federal office1 the violation remains and #bj days or more have passed since the date on which the chief election official of the ,state receives the notice under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,in the case of a violation of this section that occurs #cj days or less before the date of an election for ,federal office1 an aggrieved person or ,tribal ,government may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation without providing notice to the chief election official of the ,state under clause 7i74 7b7 ,bilingual election requirements ,section #bjc of the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,c71 by striking #aiij and inserting #bjaj2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,provision of voting materials in the language of a minority group 7#a7 ,in ,general ,whenever any ,state or political subdivision subject to the prohibition of subsection 7b7 of this section provides any registration or voting notices1 forms1 instructions1 assistance1 or other materials or information relating to the electoral process1 including ballots1 it shall provide them in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the ,english language4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,in ,general 7i7 ,in the case of a minority group that is not ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native and the language of that minority group is oral or unwritten1 the ,state or political subdivision shall only be required to furnish1 in the covered language1 oral instructions1 assistance1 translation of voting materials1 or other information relating to registration and voting4 7ii7 ,in the case of a minority group that is ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native1 the ,state or political subdivision shall only be required to furnish in the covered language oral instructions1 assistance1 or other information relating to registration and voting1 including all voting materials1 if the ,tribal ,government of that minority group has certified that the language of the applicable ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native language is presently unwritten or the ,tribal ,government does not want written translations in the minority language4 7#c7 ,written translations for election workers ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 the ,state or political division may be required to provide written translations of voting materials1 with the consent of any applicable ,indian ,tribe1 to election workers to ensure that the translations from ,english to the language of a minority group are complete1 accurate1 and uniform4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 #abjjjh4 ,payments by ,election ,assistance ,commission to ,states to assist with costs of compliance 7a7 ,availability of grants ,subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new part3 #g ,payments to ,assist ,with ,costs of ,compliance with ,access ,act #big4 ,payments to assist with costs of compliance with ,access ,act 7a7 ,availability and use of payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall make a payment to each eligible ,state to assist the ,state with the costs of complying with the ,american ,coronavirus_/,,covid-#ai ,election ,safety and ,security ,act and the amendments made by such ,act1 including the provisions of such ,act and such amendments which require ,states to pre-pay the postage on absentee ballots and balloting materials4 7#b7 ,public education campaigns ,for purposes of this part1 the costs incurred by a ,state in carrying out a campaign to educate the public about the requirements of the ,american ,coronavirus_/,,covid-#ai ,election ,safety and ,security ,act and the amendments made by such ,act shall be included as the costs of complying with such ,act and such amendments4 7b7 ,primary elections 7#a7 ,payments to ,states ,in addition to any payments under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall make a payment to each eligible ,state to assist the ,state with the costs incurred in voluntarily electing to comply with the ,american ,coronavirus_/,,covid-#ai ,election ,safety and ,security ,act and the amendments made by such ,act with respect to primary elections for ,federal office held in the ,state in #bjbj4 7#b7 ,state political party-run primaries ,in addition to any payments under paragraph 7#a71 in the case of a ,state voluntarily electing to comply with the ,american ,coronavirus_/,,covid-#ai ,election ,safety and ,security ,act and the amendments made by such ,act with respect to primary elections for ,federal office held in the ,state in #bjbj1 the ,commission shall make a payment to each eligible political party of the ,state for the costs incurred by the party in transmitting absentee ballots and balloting materials with respect to such elections 7including the costs relating to pre-paying the postage on the return envelopes for such ballots and materials74 7c7 ,pass-,through of funds to local jurisdictions 7#a7 ,in general ,if a ,state receives a payment under this part for costs that include costs incurred by a local jurisdiction or ,tribal government within the ,state1 the ,state shall pass through to such local jurisdiction or ,tribal government a portion of such payment that is equal to the amount of the costs incurred by such local jurisdiction or ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,tribal government defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,tribal ,government means the recognized governing body of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7d7 ,schedule of payments ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this part and not less frequently than once each calendar year thereafter1 the ,commission shall make payments under this part4 7e7 ,coverage of ,commonwealth of ,northern ,mariana ,islands ,in this part1 the term ,state includes the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7f7 ,limitation ,no funds may be provided to a ,state under this part for costs attributable to the electronic return of marked ballots by any voter4 #big;,a4 ,amount of payment 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in section #big;,c1 the amount of a payment made to an eligible ,state for a year under this part shall be determined by the ,commission4 7b7 ,continuing availability of funds after appropriation ,a payment made to an eligible ,state or eligible unit of local government under this part shall be available without fiscal year limitation4 #big;,b4 ,requirements for eligibility 7a7 ,application ,except as provided in section #big;,c1 each ,state that desires to receive a payment under this part for a fiscal year1 and each political party of a ,state that desires to receive a payment under section #big7;b77#b71 shall submit an application for the payment to the ,commission at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the ,commission shall require4 7b7 ,contents of application ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the activities for which assistance under this part is sought2 and 7#b7 provide such additional information and certifications as the ,commission determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this part4 #big;,c4 ,special rules for payments for elections subject to emergency rules 7a7 ,submission of estimated costs ,if the special rules in the case of an emergency period under section #cbb7;c77#c7 apply to an election1 not later than the applicable deadline under subsection 7c71 the ,state shall submit to the ,commission a request for a payment under this part1 and shall include in the request the ,state's estimate of the costs the ,state expects to incur in the administration of the election which are attributable to the application of such special rules to the election4 7b7 ,payment ,not later than #g days after receiving a request from the ,state under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall make a payment to the ,state in an amount equal to the estimate provided by the ,state in the request4 7c7 ,applicable deadline ,the applicable deadline under this paragraph with respect to an election is-- 7#a7 with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj1 #ae days after the date of the enactment of this part2 and 7#b7 with respect to any other election1 #ae days after the emergency or disaster described in section #cbb7;c77#c7 is declared4 #big;,d4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this part-- 7#a7 in the case of payments made under section #big;,c1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbj and each succeeding fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in the case of any other payments1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbj4 #big;,e4 ,reports 7a7 ,reports by recipients ,not later than #f months after the end of each fiscal year for which an eligible ,state received a payment under this part1 the ,state shall submit a report to the ,commission on the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year4 7b7 ,reports by ,commission to committees ,with respect to each fiscal year for which the ,commission makes payments under this part1 the ,commission shall submit a report on the activities carried out under this part to the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of such ,act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle ,d of title ,,ii the following3 ,part #g--,payments to ,assist ,with ,costs of ,compliance ,with ,access ,act ,sec4 #big4 ,payments to assist with costs of compliance with ,access ,act4 ,sec4 #big;,a4 ,amount of payment4 ,sec4 #big;,b4 ,requirements for eligibility4 ,sec4 #big;,c4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #big;,d4 ,reports4 4 #abjjji4 ,grants to ,states for conducting risk-limiting audits of results of elections 7a7 ,availability of grants ,subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja et seq471 as amended by section #h7;a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new part3 #h ,grants for ,conducting ,risk-,limiting ,audits of ,results of ,elections #bih4 ,grants for conducting risk-limiting audits of results of elections 7a7 ,availability of grants ,the ,commission shall make a grant to each eligible ,state to conduct risk-limiting audits as described in subsection 7b7 with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for ,federal office held in ,november #bjbj and each succeeding election for ,federal office4 7b7 ,risk-,limiting audits described ,in this part1 a risk-limiting audit is a post-election process-- 7#a7 which is conducted in accordance with rules and procedures established by the chief ,state election official of the ,state which meet the requirements of subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 under which1 if the reported outcome of the election is incorrect1 there is at least a predetermined percentage chance that the audit will replace the incorrect outcome with the correct outcome as determined by a full1 hand-to-eye tabulation of all votes validly cast in that election that ascertains voter intent manually and directly from voter-verifiable paper records4 7c7 ,requirements for rules and procedures ,the rules and procedures established for conducting a risk-limiting audit shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,rules for ensuring the security of ballots and documenting that prescribed procedures were followed4 7#b7 ,rules and procedures for ensuring the accuracy of ballot manifests produced by election agencies4 7#c7 ,rules and procedures for governing the format of ballot manifests1 cast vote records1 and other data involved in the audit4 7#d7 ,methods to ensure that any cast vote records used in the audit are those used by the voting system to tally the election results sent to the chief ,state election official and made public4 7#e7 ,procedures for the random selection of ballots to be inspected manually during each audit4 7#f7 ,rules for the calculations and other methods to be used in the audit and to determine whether and when the audit of an election is complete4 7#g7 ,procedures and requirements for testing any software used to conduct risk-limiting audits4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this part1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,the term ballot manifest means a record maintained by each election agency that meets each of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the record is created without reliance on any part of the voting system used to tabulate votes4 7,b7 ,the record functions as a sampling frame for conducting a risk-limiting audit4 7,c7 ,the record contains the following information with respect to the ballots cast and counted in the election3 7i7 ,the total number of ballots cast and counted by the agency 7including undervotes1 overvotes1 and other invalid votes74 7ii7 ,the total number of ballots cast in each election administered by the agency 7including undervotes1 overvotes1 and other invalid votes74 7iii7 ,a precise description of the manner in which the ballots are physically stored1 including the total number of physical groups of ballots1 the numbering system for each group1 a unique label for each group1 and the number of ballots in each such group4 7#b7 ,the term incorrect outcome means an outcome that differs from the outcome that would be determined by a full tabulation of all votes validly cast in the election1 determining voter intent manually1 directly from voter-verifiable paper records4 7#c7 ,the term outcome means the winner of an election1 whether a candidate or a position4 7#d7 ,the term reported outcome means the outcome of an election which is determined according to the canvass and which will become the official1 certified outcome unless it is revised by an audit1 recount1 or other legal process4 #bih;,a4 ,eligibility of ,states ,a ,state is eligible to receive a grant under this part if the ,state submits to the ,commission1 at such time and in such form as the ,commission may require1 an application containing-- 7#a7 a certification that1 not later than #e years after receiving the grant1 the ,state will conduct risk-limiting audits of the results of elections for ,federal office held in the ,state as described in section #bih2 7#b7 a certification that1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the chief ,state election official of the ,state has established or will establish the rules and procedures for conducting the audits which meet the requirements of section #bih7;c72 7#c7 a certification that the audit shall be completed not later than the date on which the ,state certifies the results of the election2 7#d7 a certification that1 after completing the audit1 the ,state shall publish a report on the results of the audit1 together with such information as necessary to confirm that the audit was conducted properly2 7#e7 a certification that1 if a risk-limiting audit conducted under this part leads to a full manual tally of an election1 ,state law requires that the ,state or election agency shall use the results of the full manual tally as the official results of the election2 and 7#f7 such other information and assurances as the ,commission may require4 #bih;,b4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this part #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of such ,act1 as amended by section #h7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle ,d of title ,,ii the following3 ,part #h--;,grants for ,conducting ,risk-,limiting ,audits of ,results of ,elections ,sec4 #bih4 ,grants for conducting risk-limiting audits of results of elections4 ,sec4 #bih;,a4 ,eligibility of ,states4 ,sec4 #bih;,b4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 7c7 ,,gao analysis of effects of audits 7#a7 ,analysis ,not later than #f months after the first election for ,federal office is held after grants are first awarded to ,states for conducting risk-limiting audits under part #h of subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a77 for conducting risk-limiting audits of elections for ,federal office1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an analysis of the extent to which such audits have improved the administration of such elections and the security of election infrastructure in the ,states receiving such grants4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report on the analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 #abjjaj4 ,additional appropriations for the ,election ,assistance ,commission 7a7 ,in ,general ,in addition to any funds otherwise appropriated to the ,election ,assistance ,commission for fiscal year #bjbj1 there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj in order for the ,commission to provide additional assistance and resources to ,states for improving the administration of elections4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation4 ,m ,oversight and ,accountability #acjjja4 ,coronavirus ,accountability and ,transparency ,committee 7a7 ,establishment of the ,coronavirus ,accountability and ,transparency committee ,there is established the ,coronavirus ,accountability and ,transparency ,committee within the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency to coordinate and support ,inspectors ,general in conducting oversight of covered funds to detect and prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse4 7b7 ,composition of committee 7#a7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee shall be an ,inspector ,general1 identified in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with experience managing oversight of large organizations and expenditures and shall be selected by the ,chair of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency4 7#b7 ,members ,the members of the ,committee shall include-- 7,a7 the ,inspectors ,general of the ,departments of ,commerce1 ,defense1 ,education1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,homeland ,security1 ,labor1 ,transportation1 ,treasury1 ,treasury ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,small ,business ,administration2 and 7,b7 any other ,inspector ,general as designated by the ,chair of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency4 7c7 ,functions of the committee 7#a7 ,functions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall coordinate and assist ,inspectors ,general in the oversight of covered funds and the response of the ,executive ,branch to the ,coronavirus ,pandemic in order to prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse4 7,b7 ,specific functions ,the functions of the ,committee shall include-- 7i7 developing a strategic plan to ensure ,inspectors ,general effectively and efficiently conduct comprehensive oversight over all aspects of the covered funds and the response by the ,executive ,branch to the ,coronavirus2 7ii7 serving as a liaison to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and other officials responsible for implementing this ,act2 7iii7 supporting audits and investigations of covered funds to determine whether wasteful spending1 poor contract or grant management1 or other abuses are occurring and referring matters the ,committee considers appropriate for audit or investigation to the ,inspector ,general for the agency that disbursed the covered funds or more than one ,inspector ,general1 as appropriate2 7iv7 supporting reviews of contracts1 grants1 and other assistance that use using covered funds or that are otherwise related to ,coronavirus by assessing whether-- 7,i7 the contracts1 grants1 and other assistance meet applicable standards2 7,,ii7 the contracts1 grants1 and other assistance adequately specify the purpose of the contract1 grant1 or other assistance1 as well as applicable measures of performance2 and 7,,iii7 there are sufficient qualified acquisition and grant personnel overseeing the use of covered funds2 and 7v7 reviewing whether there are appropriate mechanisms for interagency collaboration relating to covered funds1 including coordinating and collaborating to the extent practicable with ,state and local government entities4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,reports ,the ,committee shall submit to the ,president and ,congress1 including the appropriate congressional committees1 timely alerts on current or potential management and funding problems that require immediate attention4 ,the ,committee also shall submit to ,congress such other reports as the ,committee considers appropriate on the use and benefits of covered funds and the response of the ,executive ,branch to the ,coronavirus4 7,b7 ,biannual reports ,the ,committee shall submit reports every six months to the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees1 summarizing the findings of the ,committee and ,inspectors ,general of agencies4 ,the ,committee may submit additional reports as appropriate4 7,c7 ,public availability 7i7 ,in general ,all reports submitted under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and posted on the website established by subsection 7e74 7ii7 ,redactions ,any portion of a report submitted under this paragraph may be redacted when made publicly available1 if that portion would disclose information that is not subject to disclosure under sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee1 in coordination with the member ,inspectors ,general1 shall make recommendations to agencies and to ,congress1 including the appropriate committees1 on measures to prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse relating to covered funds4 7,b7 ,responsive reports ,not later than #cj days after receipt of a recommendation under subparagraph 7,a71 an agency shall submit a report to the ,president1 the congressional committees of jurisdiction1 and the appropriate congressional committees1 on-- 7i7 whether the agency agrees or disagrees with the recommendations2 and 7ii7 any specific action or action plan the agency will take to implement the recommendations4 7d7 ,powers and authorities of the committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall coordinate and support investigations1 audits and reviews of spending of covered funds to avoid duplication and overlap of work and ensure that there are not gaps in oversight activities by the member ,inspectors ,general4 ,if a gap in oversight is identified1 the ,committee shall request that an ,inspector ,general or more than one ,inspector ,general1 designated by the ,chair1 conduct the appropriate audit or review4 7#b7 ,audits and investigations ,the ,committee may-- 7,a7 provide all necessary support to an ,inspector ,general or ,inspectors ,general in the conduct of investigations1 audits1 evaluations1 and reviews relating to covered funds and ,coronavirus response2 and 7,b7 collaborate on investigations1 audits and reviews relating to covered funds and ,coronavirus response with any ,inspector ,general of an agency or more than one ,inspectors ,general4 7#c7 ,authorities 7,a7 ,audits and investigations ,in providing assistance to ,inspectors ,general in the conduct of investigations1 audits and reviews1 the ,committee shall have the authorities provided under section #f of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 ,the ,committee may issue subpoenas to compel the testimony of persons and may enforce subpoenas in the event of a refusal to obey by order of any appropriate ,united ,states district court as provided for ,inspector ,general subpoenas under section #f of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7,b7 ,standards and guidelines ,the ,committee shall carry out the powers under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in accordance with section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7,c7 ,report of refusals ,whenever information or assistance requested by the ,committee or an ,inspector ,general1 is unreasonably refused or not provided1 the ,committee shall immediately report the circumstances to the appropriate committees4 7,d7 ,information and assistance ,upon request of the ,committee for information or assistance from any agency or other entity of the ,federal ,government1 or any recipient under this ,act1 the head of such entity shall1 insofar as is practicable and not in contravention of any existing law1 and consistent with section #f of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 furnish such information or assistance to the ,committee4 7#d7 ,contracts ,the ,council may enter into contracts to enable the ,committee to discharge its duties under this ,act1 including contracts for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and private persons1 and make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the ,committee4 7#e7 ,transfer of funds ,the ,council may transfer funds appropriated to the ,council under this section for administrative support services and any audits1 investigations1 reviews1 or other activities to any office of ,inspector ,general4 7#f7 ,employment and personnel authorities 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,authorities ,the ,council may exercise the authorities of subsections 7b7 through 7i7 of section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7without regard to subsection 7a7 of that section7 to carry out the ,committee's functions under this section4 7ii7 ,application ,for purposes of exercising the authorities described under clause 7i71 the term ,chairperson of the ,council shall be substituted for the term head of a temporary organization4 7iii7 ,consultation ,in exercising the authorities described under clause 7i71 the ,chairperson shall consult with members of the ,committee4 7iv7 ,employment authorities ,in exercising the employment authorities under subsection 7b7 of section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #cafa of that title 7relating to periods of appointments7 shall not apply and no period of appointment may exceed the date on which the ,committee terminates under subsection 7i74 7v7 ,detail of personnel ,in addition to the authority provided by subsection 7c7 of section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 upon the request of an ,inspector ,general1 the ,council may detail1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 any personnel of the ,committee to that ,inspector ,general to assist in carrying out any audit or investigation referred to the ,inspector ,general by the ,committee4 7vi7 ,rehiring annuitants ,the ,committee may employ annuitants covered by section #iijb7;g7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of the oversight of covered funds or the ,coronavirus response4 ,the employment of annuitants under this subparagraph shall be subject to the provisions of section #iijb7;g7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as if the ,committee was the ,department of ,defense4 7vii7 ,competitive status ,a person employed by the ,committee shall acquire competitive status for appointment to any position in the competitive service for which the employee possesses the required qualifications upon the completion of #b years of continuous service as an employee under this subsection4 ,no person who is first employed more than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act may acquire competitive status under this authority4 7e7 ,committee website 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,committee shall utilize www4,oversight4gov to establish and maintain1 no later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 a public-facing website for accountability and transparency in the use of covered funds4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the website established and maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide information relating to implementation of this ,act and provide connections to other government websites with related information4 7#c7 ,content and function ,in establishing the website established and maintained under paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee shall ensure the website-- 7,a7 provides materials explaining what this ,act means for citizens in plain language and shall be regularly updated2 7,b7 provides accountability information1 including findings from audits1 investigations1 or reviews conducted by the ,committee1 ,inspectors ,general1 and the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7,c7 provides data made available in a searchable1 sortable1 downloadable1 and machine-readable format2 7,d7 provides-- 7i7 data on how funds provided under this ,act are spent including through relevant economic1 financial1 grant1 subgrant1 contract1 subcontract1 loan1 and other relevant information with a unique1 trackable identification number for each project where applicable2 and 7ii7 information about the process that was used for the award of loans1 grants1 or contracts1 and for contracts over #aej1jjj1 an explanation of the contract agreement where applicable2 7,e7 includes searchable1 sortable1 downloadable1 machine-readable reports on covered funds obligated by month to each ,state and congressional district where applicable2 7,f7 includes detailed information on ,federal ,government contracts1 grants1 and loans that expend covered funds1 using1 where applicable1 the data elements required by the ,digital ,access and ,transparency ,act 7,public ,law #aac-aja71 and shall allow for aggregate reporting on awards below #ej1jjj or to individuals1 as prescribed by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,g7 includes appropriate links to other government websites with information concerning covered funds1 including ,federal agency and ,state websites2 7,h7 provides information on ,federal allocations of formula grants and awards of competitive grants using covered funds2 7,i7 provides1 if applicable1 information on ,federal allocations of mandatory and other entitlement programs by ,state1 county1 or other appropriate geographical unit2 7,j7 be enhanced and updated as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section2 and 7,k7 presents the data such that funds subawarded by recipients are not double counted in search results1 data visualizations or other reports4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,committee may exclude posting contractual or other information on the website on a case-by-case basis when necessary to protect information that is not subject to disclosure under sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,independence of inspectors general 7#a7 ,independent authority ,nothing in this section shall affect the independent authority of an ,inspector ,general or the ,comptroller ,general to determine whether to conduct an audit or investigation of covered funds4 7#b7 ,requests by committee ,if the ,committee requests that an ,inspector ,general conduct or refrain from conducting an audit or investigation and such ,inspector ,general rejects such request in whole or in part1 such ,inspector ,general shall1 not later than #cj days after rejecting the request1 submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees4 ,the report shall state the reasons that such ,inspector ,general has rejected the request in whole or in part4 7g7 ,coordination with the comptroller general and state auditors ,the ,committee shall coordinate its oversight activities with the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states and ,state and local auditors4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purposes of carrying out the mission of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency under section #aa of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated into the revolving fund described in subsection 7c77#c77;,b7 of such section1 out of any amount in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ajj1jjj1jjj to carry out the duties and functions of the ,council4 7i7 ,termination of the committee ,the ,committee and its authorities and responsibilities shall terminate on the later of-- 7#a7 the date the last grant administered under this ,act is expended2 7#b7 the date the last contract administered under this ,act expires2 7#c7 the date the last loan or loan guarantee provided under this ,act matures or expires1 as appropriate2 or 7#d7 the date the last instrument or asset acquired by the ,federal ,government has been sold or transferred out of the ownership or control of the ,federal ,government1 or otherwise disposed of4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,coronavirus ,accountability and ,transparency ,committee established in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,covered funds ,the term covered funds means any funds that are made available1 in any form1 under this ,act4 7#c7 ,recipient ,the term recipient means a recipient of ,federal funds under this ,act4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,homeland ,security of the ,senate and ,committees on ,appropriations and ,oversight and ,reform in the ,house of ,representatives4 #acjjjb4 ,,gao ,oversight and audit authority 7a7 ,authority ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the exercise of authorities under this ,act or any other ,act to prepare for1 respond to1 and recover from the ,coronavirus pandemic and the effect of the pandemic on the health1 economy1 and public and private institutions of the ,united ,states1 including public health and homeland security efforts by the ,federal ,government and the use of selected funds under this or any other ,act related to the ,coronavirus pandemic4 7b7 ,briefings and reports ,in conducting monitoring and oversight under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai expires1 offer regular briefings on not less frequently than a monthly basis to the appropriate congressional committees regarding ,federal public health and homeland security efforts2 7#b7 publish reports regarding the ongoing monitoring and oversight efforts1 which1 along with any audits and investigations conducted by the ,comptroller ,general1 shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and posted on the website of the ,government ,accountability ,office-- 7,a7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 every other month thereafter until the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 after the period described in subparagraph 7,a71 on a periodic basis2 and 7#c7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees additional reports as warranted by the findings of the monitoring and oversight activities of the ,comptroller ,general4 7c7 ,access to information 7#a7 ,right of access ,in conducting monitoring and oversight activities under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall have access to records1 upon request1 of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency1 contractor1 grantee1 recipient1 or subrecipient pertaining to any ,federal effort or assistance of any type related to ,coronavirus under this ,act or any other ,act1 including private entities receiving such assistance4 7#b7 ,copies ,the ,comptroller ,general may make and retain copies of any records accessed under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,interviews ,in addition to such other authorities as are available1 the ,comptroller ,general or a designee of the ,comptroller ,general may interview ,federal1 ,state1 or local officials1 contractor staff1 grantee staff1 recipients1 or subrecipients pertaining to any ,federal effort or assistance of any type related to ,coronavirus under this or any other ,act1 including private entities receiving such assistance4 7#d7 ,inspection of facilities ,as determined necessary by the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,government ,accountability ,office may inspect facilities at which ,federal1 ,state1 or local officials1 contractor staff1 grantee staff1 or recipients or subrecipients carry out their responsibilities related to ,coronavirus4 7#e7 ,enforcement ,access rights under this subsection shall be subject to enforcement consistent with section #gaf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,relationship to existing authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit1 amend1 supersede1 or restrict in any manner any existing authority of the ,comptroller ,general4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,g7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general ,the term ,comptroller ,general means the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,n ,u4,s4 ,postal ,service ,provisions #adjjja4 ,elimination of ,,usps debt2 additional borrowing authority 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 any outstanding debt of the ,united ,states ,postal ,service owed to the ,treasury pursuant to sections #bjje and #bjaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the date of the enactment of this ,act is hereby cancelled2 and 7#b7 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service is authorized to borrow money from the ,treasury in an amount not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the ,postal ,service1 including those under title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall lend up to such amount at the request of the ,postal ,service4 7b7 ,repeal of fiscal year borrowing limit ,section #bjje7;a77#a7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,in any one fiscal year1 and all that follows through the period4 #adjjjb4 ,prioritization of delivery for medical purposes during ,,covid-#ai emergency ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service-- 7#a7 shall prioritize delivery of postal products for medical purposes during the emergency1 declared by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 based on the outbreak of ,,covid-#ai2 7#b7 may establish temporary delivery points1 in such form and manner as the ,postal ,service determines necessary1 to protect employees of the ,postal ,service and individuals receiving deliveries from the ,postal ,service2 and 7#c7 may institute flexible delivery1 in such form and manner as the ,postal ,service determines necessary1 in the event operations or employees of the ,postal ,service are impacted by the ,,covid-#ai outbreak described in paragraph 7#a74 ,o ,federal ,workforce ,provisions #aejjja4 ,reimbursement for child and family care for ,federal employees during ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 any employee who is unable to care for a dependent child of the employee or a relative of the employee who has ,,covid-#ai as a result of the employee being required to report to their duty station 7either permanent or temporary7 or to telework shall be entitled to reimbursement for the costs of such care4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,any payment provided by operation of subsection 7a7 shall be paid on a monthly basis1 with payments being made to the employee on the last day of each month4 7#b7 ,submission of receipts ,for purposes of determining reimbursement amounts1 each employee shall submit to their employing office receipts or other documents as the office may require4 7#c7 ,limit ,reimbursement may not be paid to any employee under this section for any month in an amount greater than #b1jjj per child or relative4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term employee means any individual occupying a position in the civil service 7as that term is defined in section #baja7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 the terms dependent child and relative have the meaning given those terms in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#af71 respectively1 of section #aji of the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aji7b774 #aejjjb4 ,federal contractor reimbursement ,not later than #aj calendar days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 shall issue guidance to the head of each executive agency to provide equitable adjustment for any contractor under a contract with the ,federal ,government whose work was disrupted as a result of measures taken with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 ,for purposes of this section1 work disruption shall include denial of access to ,federal facilities1 supply chain disruptions1 use of annual leave by individuals employed to fulfill the contract1 and furloughs of individuals employed to fulfill the contract4 #aejjjc4 ,weather and safety leave for ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 subsection 7b77#c7 of section #fcbi;c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied by substituting approved location1 including by reason of the inability to travel or access work stations as a result of ,,covid-#ai for approved location4 7b7 ,approved location ,such section is amended in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the term approved location means any location at which an employee has been approved to perform work1 including any ,federal office1 a teleworking site1 or other location as determined by the head of the agency at which the employee is employed4 4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#b7 of such section1 intermittent employees described in such subparagraph shall be eligible for the leave provided by operation of subsection 7a7 of this section4 #aejjjd4 ,,covid-#ai teleworking requirements for ,federal employees 7a7 ,mandated telework 7#a7 ,in general ,effective immediately upon the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of any ,federal agency shall require any employee of such agency who is authorized to telework under chapter #fe of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law to telework during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term employee means any individual occupying a position in the civil service 7as that term is defined in section #baja7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 the term telework has the meaning given that term in section #feja7c7 of such title4 7b7 ,telework participation goals ,chapter #fe of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #fejb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 include annual goals for increasing the percent of employees of the executive agency participating in teleworking-- 7,a7 three or more days per pay period2 7,b7 one or #b days per pay period2 7,c7 once per month2 and 7,d7 on an occasional1 episodic1 or short-term basis2 and 7#g7 include methods for collecting data on1 setting goals for1 and reporting costs savings to the executive agency achieved through teleworking1 consistent with the guidance developed under section #aejjjd7;c7 of the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,notification for reduction in teleworking participation ,not later than #cj days before the date that an executive agency implements or modifies a teleworking plan that would reduce the percentage of employees at the agency who telework1 the head of the executive agency shall provide written notification1 including a justification for the reduction in telework participation and a description of how the agency will pay for any increased costs resulting from that reduction1 to-- 7#a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7e7 ,prohibition on agency-,wide limits on teleworking ,an agency may not prohibit any delineated period of teleworking participation for all employees of the agency1 including the periods described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#f74 ,the agency shall make any teleworking determination with respect to an employee or group of employees at the agency on a case-by-case basis4 4 7#b7 ,in section #fejf7;b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,f77vi71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 agency cost savings achieved through teleworking1 consistent with the guidance developed under section #b7;c7 of the ,telework ,metrics and ,cost ,savings ,act2 and 7,i7 a detailed explanation of a plan to increase the ,government-wide teleworking participation rate above such rate applicable to fiscal year #bjaf1 including agency-level plans to maintain or improve such rate for each of the teleworking frequency categories listed under subparagraph 7,a77iii74 4 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in collaboration with the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer ,council1 shall establish uniform guidance for agencies on how to collect data on1 set goals for1 and report cost savings achieved through1 teleworking4 ,such guidance shall account for cost savings related to travel1 energy use1 and real estate4 7d7 ,technical correction ,section #fejf7;b77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking with ,chief and inserting with the ,chief4 #aejjje4 ,pay differential for duty related to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,section #eede of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,the ,office shall establish a schedule or schedules of pay differentials for duty during which an employee is exposed to an individual who has 7or who has been exposed to7 ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,under such regulations as the ,office may prescribe1 during the period beginning on ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 an employee to whom chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec applies1 and an employee appointed under chapter #gc or #gd of title #ch1 is entitled to be paid the differential under paragraph 7#a7 for any period in which the employee is carrying out the duty described in such paragraph4 4 7b7 ,,tsa employees ,section #aaa7;d77#b7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,hazardous duty pay for ,,covid-#ai ,the provisions of section #eede7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall to apply to any individual appointed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aejjjf4 ,workers' compensation for certain ,federal employees who contract ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 by redesigating section #haeb as section #haec2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #haea the following3 #haeb4 ,workers' compensation for certain ,federal employees who contract ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,any employee described in subsection 7b7 who is diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai 7as defined in 7 during the period between ,january #cj1 #bjbj1 and ,january #cj1 #bjbb1 shall1 upon application1 presumptively be entitled to disability compensation1 medical services1 and any other benefit provided under this chapter4 7b7 ,an employee described in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,an employee whose duties involve the provision of health care or protection of public health performance of duties in a health care facility or operation4 7#b7 ,a first responder4 7#c7 ,a law enforcement officer 7as that term is defined in section #hcca7bj7 or #hdja7ag774 7#d7 ,a transportation security officer4 7#e7 ,an employee of the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,veterans ,health ,administration1 and ,indian ,health ,services4 7#f7 ,any employee carrying out duties that require substantial contact with the public4 7#g7 ,any employee whose duties include a recognized risk of exposure to the coronavirus 7as that term is defined in section #ejf of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the item relating to section #haeb as section #haec2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #haea the following3 #haeb4 ,workers' compensation for certain ,federal employees who contract ,,covid-#ai4 4 ,p ,federal ,employee ,collective ,bargaining and ,official ,time #afjjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,protecting ,collective ,bargaining and ,official ,time for ,federal ,workers ,act4 #afjjjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,federal ,unions play a critical role in protecting the rights of ,federal workers by allowing members to have a collective voice on the job and in the legislative process1 advance issues for working families1 ensure equal opportunities for all workers1 and raise the standards by which all professional and technical workers are employed4 7#b7 ,collective bargaining is essential to the union process1 because it provides mutual agreement between all parties that fosters harmonious relationships between the ,federal ,government and its employees and protects the interest of both parties4 7#c7 ,the current administration has acted through ,executive ,orders and official memorandums to dismantle ,federal ,unions and undermine their collective bargaining rights across the ,federal workforce and these directives have already negatively impacted labor contracts1 both signed and under active negotiation4 7#d7 ,these orders set an aggressive schedule for unions to engage in collective bargaining1 while also slashing the unions official time for performing union duties by over #ia percent in some cases4 ,these actions are limiting the ability for unions to prepare for negotiations and perform their legally required employee representational duties4 7#e7 ,section #gaja7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 states1 ,congress finds that labor organizations and collective bargaining in the civil service are in the public interest44 ,attempting to eliminate the ,union by eliminating almost all its official time repudiates the statutory position that unions are in the public interest4 7#f7 ,through these orders1 agencies are required to comply with artificial bargaining schedules1 which undermine good faith negotiations and divert the decision-making to an impasse panel1 which has no union representation on it and does not represent both parties4 7#g7 ,collectively1 the administration's actions have violated ,congressional intent1 undermined the ability of unions to engage in collective bargaining1 and threatened the rights and benefits of millions of ,federal workers4 #afjjjc4 ,nullification of ,executive ,orders relating to ,federal employee collective bargaining ,each of the following ,executive ,orders and presidential memorandum are rescinded and shall have no force or effect3 7#a7 ,executive ,order #achcg 7relating to the use of official time74 7#b7 ,executive ,order #achcf 7relating to ,federal collective bargaining74 7#c7 ,executive ,order #achci 7relating to the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board74 7#d7 ,the ,presidential ,memorandum on the ,delegation of ,certain ,authority under the ,federal ,service ,labor-,management ,relations ,statute1 issued to the ,secretary of ,defense on ,january #bi1 #bjbj4 ,q ,veteran ,coronavirus ,response ,act of #bjbj #agjjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,student ,veteran ,coronavirus ,response ,act of #bjbj4 #agjjjb4 ,payment of work-study allowances during emergency situations ,section #cdhe of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 ,in case of an individual who is in receipt of work-study allowance pursuant to an agreement described in subsection 7a77#c7 as of the date on which an emergency situation occurs and who is unable to continue to perform qualifying work-study activities described in subsection 7a77#d7 by reason of the emergency situation-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may continue to pay work-study allowance under this section or make deductions described in subsection 7e77#a7 during the period of such emergency situation1 notwithstanding the inability of the individual to perform such work-study activities by reason of such emergency situation2 and 7,b7 at the option of the individual1 the ,secretary shall extend the agreement described in subsection 7a77#c7 with the individual for any subsequent period of enrollment initiated during the emergency situation1 notwithstanding the inability of the individual to perform work-study activities described in subsection 7a77#d7 by reason of such emergency situation4 7#b7 ,the amount of work-study allowance payable to an individual under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 during the period of an emergency situation shall be an amount determined by the ,secretary but may not exceed the amount that would be payable under subsection 7a77#b7 if the individual worked #be hours per week paid during such period4 4 #agjjjc4 ,payment of allowances to veterans enrolled in educational institutions closed for emergency situations 7a7 ,temporary provision 7#a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary may pay allowances to an eligible veteran or eligible person under section #cfhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the veteran or person is enrolled in a program or course of education that-- 7,a7 is provided by an educational institution that is closed by reason of an emergency situation2 or 7,b7 is suspended by reason of an emergency situation4 7#b7 ,amount of allowance ,the total number of weeks for which allowances may be paid under this section may not exceed four weeks4 7#c7 ,not counted for purposes of limitation ,any amount paid under this section shall not be counted for purposes of the limitation on allowanced under section #cfhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,permanent provision ,section #cfhj7;a77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ab-month and inserting six-month2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking or following and inserting during periods following2 and 7,b7 by inserting after section #cfii7;b77#a77;,b7 of this title1 the following3 1 or during periods when a course of study or program of education is temporarily closed or terminated by reason of an emergency situation14 #agjjjd4 ,prohibition of charge to entitlement of students unable to pursue a program of education due to an emergency situation ,section #cfii7;b77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking and at the end and inserting or 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary closure or termination of a course or program of education by reason of an emergency situation2 and 4 #agjjje4 ,extension of time limitations for use of entitlement 7a7 ,montgomery ,,gi ,bill ,section #cjca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,in the case of an individual eligible for educational assistance under this chapter who is prevented from pursuing the individual's chosen program of education before the expiration of the #aj-year period for the use of entitlement under this chapter otherwise applicable under this section because the educational institution closed 7temporarily or permanently7 under an established policy based on an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 such #aj-year period-- 7#a7 shall not run during the period the individual is so prevented from pursuing such program2 and 7#b7 shall again begin running on the first day after the individual is able to resume pursuit of a program of education with educational assistance under this chapter4 4 7b7 ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ccba7;b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,subsections2 7,b7 by striking and 7d7 and inserting 7d71 and 7i72 and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,subsection 7i7 of section #cjca shall apply with respect to the running of the #ae-year period described in paragraphs 7#d77;,a7 and 7#e77;,a7 of this subsection in the same manner as such subsection applies under section #cjca with respect to the running of the #aj-year period described in section #cjca7;a74 4 7#b7 ,transfer period ,section #ccai7;h77#e7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting or 7,c7 after subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,emergency situations ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that an individual to whom entitlement is transferred under this section has been prevented from pursuing the individual's chosen program of education before the individual attains the age of #bf years because the educational institution closed 7temporarily or permanently7 under an established policy based on an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 the ,secretary shall extend the period during which the individual may use such entitlement for a period equal to the number of months that the individual was so prevented from pursuing the program of education1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,vocational rehabilitation and training 7#a7 ,period for use ,section #cajc of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or 7e7 and inserting 7e71 or 7g72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that a veteran has been prevented from participating in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter within the twelve-year period of eligibility prescribed in subsection 7a7 by reason of an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 such twelve-year period-- 7#a7 shall not run during the period the individual is so prevented from participating such program2 and 7#b7 shall again begin running on the first day after the individual is able to resume participation in such program4 4 7#b7 ,duration of program ,section #caje7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that a veteran has been prevented from participating in counseling and placement and postplacement services described in section #cajd7;a77#b7 and 7#e7 of this title by reason of an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 the ,secretary shall extend the period during which the ,secretary may provide such counseling and placement and postplacement services for the veteran for a period equal to the number of months that the veteran was so prevented from participating in such counseling and services1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that a veteran has been prevented from participating in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter by reason of an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 the ,secretary shall extend the period of the veteran's vocational rehabilitation program for a period equal to the number of months that the veteran was so prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7d7 ,educational assistance for members of the ,selected ,reserve ,section #afacc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in any case in which the ,secretary concerned determines that a person entitled to educational assistance under this chapter has been prevented from using such person's entitlement by reason of an ,executive order of the ,president or due to an emergency situation1 the ,secretary concerned shall extend the period of entitlement prescribed in subsection 7a7 for a period equal to the number of months that the person was so prevented from using such entitlement1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #agjjjf4 ,restoration of entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval 7a7 ,entitlement ,section #cfii of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking chapter #cj1 each time it appears and inserting chapter #cj1 #ca14 7b7 ,payment of subsistence allowances ,section #cfhj7;a77#b77;,b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or a subsistence allowance described in section #cajh before 1 during2 and 7#b7 by inserting or allowance after such a stipend4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section #aji of the ,harry ,w4 ,colmery ,veterans ,educational ,assistance ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-dh2 #aca ,stat4 #igh74 #agjjjg4 ,extension of payment of vocational rehabilitation subsistence allowances ,in the case of any veteran who the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines is satisfactorily following a program of employment services provided under section #cajd7;a77#e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 during period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary may pay the veteran a subsistence allowance1 as prescribed in section #cajh of such title for full-time training for the type of program that the veteran was pursuing1 for two additional months4 4 #agjjjh4 ,increase of amount of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs payments for aid and attendance during emergency period resulting from ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall apply each of the following provisions of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 by substituting for the dollar amount in such provision the amount equal to #abe percent of the dollar amount that was in effect under such provision on the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7r7 of section #aaad4 7#b7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d7 of section #aeba4 7#c7 ,paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7f7 of section #aeba4 7b7 ,covered period ,in this section1 the covered period is the period that begins on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ends #fj days after the last day of the emergency period 7as defined in section #aace7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a777 resulting from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 #agjjji4 ,treatment of work injury compensation claims filed by employees of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,eligibility ,notwithstanding section #gdbe7;b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 each employee of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7including employees under chapter #gd of such title7 shall be treated as an employee under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of making claims under such chapter relating to coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7b7 ,presumption ,if an employee of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs described in subsection 7a7 contracts coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai71 such disease shall be presumed to have been proximately caused by the employment of the employee for purposes of claims made under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agjjaj4 ,deferral of certain debts arising from laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,with regard to a covered debt1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 during the covered period1 may not take any of the following actions3 7#a7 ,collect a payment 7including by the offset of any payment by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,record such a debt4 7#c7 ,issue notice of such a debt to an individual or a consumer reporting agency4 7#d7 ,allow any interest to accrue4 7#e7 ,apply any administrative fee4 7b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may collect a payment regarding a covered debt 7including interest or any administrative fee7 from an individual who elects to make such a payment during the covered period4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term consumer reporting agency has the meaning given that term in section #egja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered debt means a debt owed-- 7,a7 by an individual to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 arising from a covered law4 7#c7 ,the term covered law means any law administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs through-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,health2 or 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,benefits4 7#d7 ,the term covered period means-- 7,a7 the ,,covid-#ai emergency period2 and 7,b7 the #fj days immediately following the date of the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7#e7 ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b774 ,r ,aviation ,worker ,relief #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,aviation ,worker ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,division ,r--,aviation ,worker ,relief ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,aviation ,worker ,relief ,sec4 #aja4 ,pandemic relief for aviation workers4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,procedures for financial assistance4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,terms and conditions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,coordination4 ,title ,,ii--,labor ,protections ,sec4 #bja4 ,assistance irrespective of labor costs4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,collective bargaining and snap-back4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,protection of organizing activity4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,working and travel conditions4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,labor union representation on air carrier boards4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,furloughed worker protections4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,healthcare for unprotected workers4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,employee wages and leave4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,limitation on rejection of collective bargaining agreements4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,increased wage priority4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,rejection of collective bargaining agreements4 ,title ,,iii--,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight ,sec4 #cja4 ,creation of ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,responsibilities of ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,access to information4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,rulemaking authority4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,iv--,airport ,relief ,sec4 #dja4 ,emergency pandemic funding for airports4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,maintaining pre-crisis airport improvement program levels4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,national aviation preparedness plan4 ,title ,v--,small ,community ,air ,service ,sec4 #eja4 ,continuation of certain air service4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,tolling of ,,eas limitations4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,sunset4 ,title ,,vi--,consumer ,protections ,sec4 #fja4 ,airline price gouging during disaster or emergency4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,airline refunds during national disasters or emergencies4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,conditions on airline ancillary fees4 ,title ,,vii--,environmental ,protections ,sec4 #gja4 ,sustainable aviation fuel development program4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,airline ,assistance to ,recycle and ,save ,program4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,expansion of voluntary airport low emission program4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,airline carbon emissions offsets and goals4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,research and development of sustainable aviation fuels4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,improving consumer information regarding release of greenhouse gases from flights4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,study on certain climate change mitigation efforts4 ,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #hja4 ,separability4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,application of law4 #b4 ,definitions ,unless otherwise specified1 the terms in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to this division1 except that-- 7#a7 the term contractor means a person that performs airport ground support or catering functions under contract with a passenger air carrier2 and 7#b7 the term employee means an individual1 other than a corporate officer1 who is employed by an air carrier or contractor4 ,i ,aviation ,worker ,relief #aja4 ,pandemic relief for aviation workers 7a7 ,financial assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,president shall take the following actions to preserve aviation jobs and compensate airline industry workers3 7#a7 ,issue grants that shall exclusively be used for the continuation of payment of employee wages1 salaries1 and benefits to-- 7,a7 specified entities1 in an aggregate amount equal to #cg1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 contractors of air carriers1 in an aggregate amount equal to #c1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,subject to section #ajb7;c71 issue unsecured loans and loan guarantees to air carriers in amounts that do not1 in the aggregate1 exceed #ba1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,assurances ,to be eligible for assistance under this section1 an air carrier shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or otherwise certify1 as determined appropriate by the ,president1 that such air carrier shall comply with any actions required under this division4 7c7 ,administrative expenses ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may use #ajj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under section #aja7;a77#b7 for costs and administrative expenses associated with the provision of loans or guarantees authorized under such section4 7d7 ,specified entity defined ,in this section1 the term specified entity means-- 7#a7 an air carrier that is authorized to conduct operations under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7#b7 an air carrier that is authorized to conduct operations under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that-- 7,a7 transports passengers by aircraft on a scheduled basis2 or 7,b7 transports property or mail by aircraft on a scheduled or unscheduled basis4 #ajb4 ,procedures for financial assistance 7a7 ,awardable amounts ,the ,president shall disburse grants under section #aja7;a77#a7-- 7#a7 to a specified entity 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d771 in an amount equal to the salaries and benefits reported by the air carrier to the ,department of ,transportation pursuant to part #bda of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for the period from ,april #a1 #bjai1 through ,september #cj1 #bjai2 7#b7 to a specified entity 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d77 that does not transmit reports under such part #bda1 in an amount that such air carrier certifies1 using sworn financial statements or other appropriate data1 as the amount of wages1 salaries1 benefits1 and other compensation that such air carrier paid the employees of such air carrier during the period from ,april #a1 #bjai1 through ,september #cj1 #bjai2 and 7#c7 to a contractor1 in an amount that the contractor certifies1 using sworn financial statements or other appropriate data1 as the amount of wages1 salaries1 benefits1 and other compensation that such contractor paid the employees of such contractor during the period from ,april #a1 #bjai1 through ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7b7 ,deadlines and procedures 7#a7 ,procedures ,the ,president shall publish streamlined and expedited procedures-- 7,a7 not later than #e days after the date of enactment of this ,act for air carriers and contractors to submit requests for compensation under section #aja7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act for air carriers to submit requests for loans and loan guarantees under section #aja7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,issuance of grants ,the ,president shall award initial grants under section #aja7;a77#a7 not later than #aj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,discretionary grants ,for any funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 of section #aja7;a7 that remain available after the issuance of grants pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such section1 the ,president shall determine an appropriate method for the timely distribution of the remaining funds in an equitable manner to air carriers for the payment of employee wages1 salaries1 and benefits4 7c7 ,interest rates ,a loan issued under section #aja7;a77#b7 shall provide for repayment with no interest for a period of at least #a year after the loan is issued4 ,the ,president may otherwise provide for repayment at an interest rate commensurate with the level of risk associated with the loan4 7d7 ,priority of government claim ,in any proceeding initiated by or against an air carrier under chapter #g or #aa of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 with outstanding debt on a loan provided under section #aja7;a77#b71 any claim by the ,government with respect to such debt shall assume the highest status of any other claim against such air carrier1 whether secured or unsecured4 7e7 ,audits ,the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation may audit certifications under subsection 7a77#b74 #ajc4 ,terms and conditions 7a7 ,share repurchases 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an air carrier receiving assistance under section #aja may not purchase an equity interest of such air carrier on a national securities exchange4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,exchange ,the term exchange has the meaning given the terms in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd #a7ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c74 7,b7 ,national securities exchange ,the term national securities exchange means an exchange registered under section #f of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;f74 7b7 ,prohibition on use of funds for payments to shareholders or bondholders ,an air carrier receiving financial assistance under section #aja may not use the proceeds of such assistance to make any distribution of funds to shareholders or bondholders1 including stock dividends4 7c7 ,executive compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may provide financial assistance under section #aja to an air carrier only if such air carrier enters into a legally binding agreement with the ,president that1 during the #aj-year period following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the air carrier's chief executive officer will receive1 from the air carrier-- 7,a7 during any #ab consecutive months of such #aj-year period1 total compensation not in excess of an amount that is #ej times the median compensation earned by all employees of such air carrier in calendar year #bjai2 and 7,b7 severance pay or other benefits upon termination of employment with the air carrier not in excess of the maximum total compensation received from the air carrier in calendar year #bjai4 7#b7 ,total compensation defined ,in this subsection1 the term total compensation includes salary1 bonuses1 awards of stock1 and other financial benefits provided by an air carrier to an officer or employee of the air carrier4 7d7 ,financial protection of ,government 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent to which any participating air carrier accepts financial assistance1 in the form of accepting the proceeds of any loans guaranteed by the government under this title1 the ,president is authorized to enter into contracts under which the ,government1 contingent on the financial success of the participating corporation1 participate in the gains of the participating corporation or its security holders through the use of such instruments as warrants1 stock options1 common or preferred stock1 or other appropriate equity instruments4 7#b7 ,deposits in treasury ,all amounts collected by the ,president under this subsection shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 7e7 ,air carrier maintenance outsourcing 7#a7 ,in general ,a passenger air carrier receiving assistance under section #aja may not apply the proceeds of such assistance toward a contract for heavy maintenance work at a facility located outside of the ,united ,states if such contract would increase the proportion of maintenance work performed outside of the ,united ,states to all maintenance work performed by or on behalf of such air carrier at any location4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term heavy maintenance work has the meaning given the term in section #ddgcc7;g77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajd4 ,reports 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the financial status of the air carrier industry1 including a description of each grant or loan issued under section #aja4 7b7 ,update ,not later than the last day of the #a-year period following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall update and submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the report described in subsection 7a74 #aje4 ,coordination ,in implementing this title with respect to air carriers1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,transportation4 ,,ii ,labor ,protections #bja4 ,assistance irrespective of labor costs ,the ,president1 or any department1 agency1 or actor of the ,federal government1 may not condition the provision of any financial assistance under section #aja7;a7 of this division or section #ac of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bfa et seq47 on an air carrier's implementation of measures to reduce labor costs or to enter into negotiations with the certified bargaining representative of a craft or class of employees of the air carrier under section #b of the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7 regarding pay or other terms and conditions of employment4 #bjb4 ,collective bargaining and snap-back 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any contractual relief or reduction to rates of pay1 rules1 and working conditions agreed to by the authorized representatives of the employees of an air carrier1 or otherwise imposed on such employees1 during or as result of the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai by an air carrier that receives financial assistance under section #aja shall be terminated within #f months1 unless the authorized representatives of the employees choose to make an alternative agreement with the air carrier4 7b7 ,definition of authorized representative ,in this section1 the term authorized representative means an exclusive representative of employees within the meaning of section of the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 #bjc4 ,protection of organizing activity ,a person receiving financial assistance under section #aja shall remain neutral in any communications with employees with respect to any efforts of an employee to organize1 recruit1 or assist in the organizing a labor organization4 #bjd4 ,working and travel conditions ,a person receiving financial assistance under section #aja shall adhere to guidance published by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and applicable public health authorities for the duration of the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 related to the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai for providing safe conditions for employees and passengers1 including providing employees with adequate and sufficient personal protective equipment and ensuring all aircraft and facilities owned or operated by such person are clean and sanitary4 #bje4 ,labor union representation on air carrier boards ,an air carrier receiving financial assistance under section #aja shall designate at least one seat on the air carrier's board of directors for an individual who is a member or officer of a labor organization representing air carrier employees1 with such individual to be named by such organization4 #bjf4 ,furloughed worker protections ,an air carrier receiving financial assistance under section #aja shall take such action as is necessary to ensure that1 with respect to the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 related to the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai-- 7#a7 if an employee of such air carrier was provided health insurance benefits or other welfare benefits described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #c7a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7a77 from the air carrier prior to such emergency1 such employee shall retain such benefits at an equivalent rate for the duration of such emergency2 7#b7 employees of such air carrier are credited any furlough time taken as a result of the pandemic for years of service for purposes of any employee benefit plan 7as defined in section #c7c7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7c77 with respect to which the employee is a participant2 and 7#c7 an employee of such air carrier who is voluntarily or involuntarily furloughed as a result of the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 related to the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai may1 upon reemployment or recall to such air carrier1 be entitled to the following benefits under an employee pension benefit plan that such employee would have received if the employee had remained continuously employed with the air carrier1 similar to benefit rights under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 7,a7 ,an employee shall be treated as not having incurred a break in service with the employer or employers maintaining the plan by reason of the furlough4 7,b7 ,the period of furlough shall be deemed to constitute service with the employer or employers maintaining the plan for purposes of vesting1 participation1 and determining the employee's benefit accruals4 7,c7 ,an employee shall be entitled to make-up missed employee contributions or elective deferrals that could have been made to a qualified defined contribution plan during the period of furlough4 ,makeup contributions under this paragraph may be made during the period beginning on the date of recall and whose duration is three times the period of the furlough1 such payment period not to exceed #e years4 7,d7 ,the employer reemploying or recalling such employee shall contribute all employer contributions that the employer would have made on behalf of such employee to qualified defined contribution plans1 including plans commonly known as #dja7k7 plans1 if the employee had remained continuously employed4 7,e7 ,if employer contributions to a plan are contingent on the employee making an employee contribution or elective deferral1 the employer contribution is required only to the extent the employee makes the payment to the plan with respect to such contributions or deferrals4 ,no such payment may exceed the amount the employee would have been permitted or required to contribute had the employee remained continuously employed by the employer throughout the period of service4 ,any payment to the plan described in this paragraph shall be made during the period beginning on the date of recall and whose duration is three times the period of the person's furlough1 such payment period not to exceed #e years4 #bjg4 ,healthcare for unprotected workers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not provide any financial assistance under this ,act to an air carrier unless the air carrier enters into a legally binding agreement with the ,secretary that the air carrier will provide1 and will require any contractor1 subcontractor1 or affiliate of the air carrier1 including any contractor1 subcontractor1 or affiliate that performs airline catering services1 to provide1 to all employees1 including airline catering employees1 health insurance benefits equal to or greater than the hourly health and welfare fringe benefit rate published by the ,department of ,labor pursuant to the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #fgaj-fgjg7 and section #d4eb of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for all hours worked by each such employee4 7b7 ,effective period ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to an air carrier receiving assistance under section #aja for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which such assistance was awarded4 7c7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,airline catering employee ,the term airline catering employee means an employee who performs airline catering services4 7#b7 ,airline catering services ,the term airline catering services means preparation1 assembly1 or both1 of food1 beverages1 provisions and related supplies for delivery1 and the delivery of such items1 directly to aircraft or to a location on or near airport property for subsequent delivery to aircraft4 #bjh4 ,employee wages and leave 7a7 ,wages ,section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,employees in industries saved with taxpayer dollars 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the requirements of this subsection1 the wage rate in effect under subsection 7a77#a7 with respect to an employee of an employer described in paragraph 7#b71 or any individual who provides labor or services for remuneration for such employer1 regardless of whether the individual is classified as an independent contractor or otherwise by such employer1 shall be not less than #ae4jj per hour4 7#b7 ,employer ,an employer described in this paragraph is an employer who-- 7,a7 receives financial assistance under section #aja of the ,aviation ,worker ,relief ,act of #bjbj2 or 7,b7 who provides goods or services under a contract to an employer who receives financial assistance under such section4 7#c7 ,treatment of non-employees ,an individual who provides labor or services for remuneration to an employer as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be treated as an employee for the purposes of sections #aj through #ag of this ,act4 7#d7 ,period of application ,this subsection shall apply to an employer described in paragraph 7#b7 for the #aj-year period beginning on the date such assistance was awarded4 4 7b7 ,benefits and leave ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an air carrier receiving financial assistance under section #aja shall1 for the duration of the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 related to the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai-- 7#a7 satisfy all funding obligations under part #c of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajha et seq47 with respect to each plan to which such part applies and to which the air carrier is obligated to contribute for plan years beginning or ending during the duration of such emergency2 7#b7 provide employees with a guaranteed wage for every workweek that provides each employee continued payments in the amount of #ajj percent of the employee's full wages and for the employee's total expected hours per workweek in the event that the employee is terminated1 furloughed1 experiences a reduction in work hours1 or otherwise suffers any loss of such wages during such period2 and 7#c7 provide paid medical or sick leave and paid family leave to encourage employees who are diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms of ,,covid-#ai or are under quarantine relating to the coronavirus pandemic1 or caring for a dependent or any individual experiencing such symptoms or under such a quarantine4 #bji4 ,limitation on rejection of collective bargaining agreements 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,covered air carrier ,the term covered air carrier means an air carrier that receives ,federal financial assistance4 7#b7 ,covered period ,the term covered period1 with respect to a covered air carrier1 means the period-- 7,a7 beginning on the date on which the covered air carrier first receives ,federal financial assistance2 and 7,b7 ending on the date that is #aj years after the date on which the covered air carrier last receives ,federal financial assistance4 7#c7 ,debtor in possession ,the term debtor in possession has the meaning given such term in section #aaja of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,federal financial assistance ,the term ,federal financial assistance means financial assistance or a credit instrument received from the ,federal ,government under this ,act4 7#e7 ,trustee ,the term trustee means a trustee appointed in a case commenced by1 or commenced against1 a covered air carrier under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,limitation ,if a covered air carrier commences a case or if an involuntary case is commenced against a covered air carrier under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the covered period with respect to the covered air carrier1 the covered air carrier1 the debtor in possession1 or the trustee may not seek a rejection of1 or interim relief from1 a collective bargaining agreement under-- 7#a7 section #aaac of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 any other provision of law4 #baj4 ,increased wage priority ,section #ejg7;a7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 7,a7 before ,fourth2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj2 7ii7 by striking within #ahj days2 and 7iii7 by striking or the date of the cessation of the debtor's business1 whichever occurs first12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,severance pay described in subparagraph7,a77i7 shall be deemed earned in full upon the layoff or termination of employment of the individual to whom the severance is owed4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking within #ahj days2 and 7ii7 by striking or the date of the cessation of the debtor's business1 whichever occurs first2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 for each such plan1 to the extent of the number of employees covered by each such plan1 multiplied by #bj1jjj4 4 #baa4 ,rejection of collective bargaining agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaac of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7f7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,the debtor in possession1 or the trustee if one has been appointed under this chapter1 other than a trustee in a case covered by subchapter ,,iv of this chapter and by title ,i of the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq471 may reject a collective bargaining agreement only in accordance with this section4 ,in this section1 a reference to the trustee includes the debtor in possession4 7b7 ,no provision of this title shall be construed to permit the trustee to unilaterally terminate or alter any provision of a collective bargaining agreement before complying with this section4 ,the trustee shall timely pay all monetary obligations arising under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement4 ,any such payment required to be made before a plan confirmed under section #aabi is effective has the status of an allowed administrative expense under section #ejc4 7c7 7#a7 ,if the trustee seeks modification of a collective bargaining agreement1 the trustee shall provide notice to the labor organization representing the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement that modifications are being proposed under this section1 and shall promptly provide an initial proposal for modifications to the collective bargaining agreement4 ,thereafter1 the trustee shall confer in good faith with the labor organization1 at reasonable times and for a reasonable period in light of the complexity of the case1 in attempting to reach mutually acceptable modifications of the collective bargaining agreement4 7#b7 ,the initial proposal and subsequent proposals by the trustee for modification of a collective bargaining agreement shall be based upon a business plan for the reorganization of the debtor1 and shall reflect the most complete and reliable information available4 ,the trustee shall provide to the labor organization all information that is relevant for negotiations4 ,the court may enter a protective order to prevent the disclosure of information if disclosure could compromise the position of the debtor with respect to the competitors in the industry of the debtor1 subject to the needs of the labor organization to evaluate the proposals of the trustee and any application for rejection of the collective bargaining agreement or for interim relief pursuant to this section4 7#c7 ,in consideration of ,federal policy encouraging the practice and process of collective bargaining and in recognition of the bargained-for expectations of the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement1 modifications proposed by the trustee-- 7,a7 shall be proposed only as part of a program of workforce and nonworkforce cost savings devised for the reorganization of the debtor1 including savings in management personnel costs2 7,b7 shall be limited to modifications designed to achieve a specified aggregate financial contribution for the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement 7taking into consideration any labor cost savings negotiated within the #ab-month period before the filing of the petition71 and shall be not more than the minimum savings essential to permit the debtor to exit bankruptcy1 such that confirmation of a plan of reorganization is not likely to be followed by the liquidation1 or the need for further financial reorganization1 of the debtor 7or any successor to the debtor7 in the short term2 and 7,c7 shall not be disproportionate or overly burden the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement1 either in the amount of the cost savings sought from such employees or the nature of the modifications4 7d7 7#a7 ,if1 after a period of negotiations1 the trustee and the labor organization have not reached an agreement over mutually satisfactory modifications1 and further negotiations are not likely to produce mutually satisfactory modifications1 the trustee may file a motion seeking rejection of the collective bargaining agreement after notice and a hearing4 ,absent agreement of the parties1 no such hearing shall be held before the expiration of the #ba-;day period beginning on the date on which notice of the hearing is provided to the labor organization representing the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement4 ,only the debtor and the labor organization may appear and be heard at such hearing4 ,an application for rejection shall seek rejection effective upon the entry of an order granting the relief4 7#b7 ,in consideration of ,federal policy encouraging the practice and process of collective bargaining and in recognition of the bargained-for expectations of the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement1 the court may grant a motion seeking rejection of a collective bargaining agreement only if1 based on clear and convincing evidence-- 7,a7 the court finds that the trustee has complied with the requirements of subsection 7c72 7,b7 the court has considered alternative proposals by the labor organization and has concluded that such proposals do not meet the requirements of subsection 7c77#c77;,b72 7,c7 the court finds that further negotiations regarding the proposal of the trustee or an alternative proposal by the labor organization are not likely to produce an agreement2 7,d7 the court finds that implementation of the proposal of the trustee shall not-- 7i7 cause a material diminution in the purchasing power of the employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement2 7ii7 adversely affect the ability of the debtor to retain an experienced and qualified workforce2 or 7iii7 impair the labor relations of the debtor such that the ability to achieve a feasible reorganization would be compromised2 and 7,e7 the court concludes that rejection of the collective bargaining agreement and immediate implementation of the proposal of the trustee is essential to permit the debtor to exit bankruptcy1 such that confirmation of a plan of reorganization is not likely to be followed by liquidation1 or the need for further financial reorganization1 of the debtor 7or any successor to the debtor7 in the short term4 7#c7 ,if the trustee has implemented a program of incentive pay1 bonuses1 or other financial returns for insiders1 senior executive officers1 or the twenty next most highly compensated employees or consultants providing services to the debtor during the bankruptcy1 or such a program was implemented within #ahj days before the date of the filing of the petition1 the court shall presume that the trustee has failed to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7c77#c77;,c74 7#d7 ,in no case shall the court enter an order rejecting a collective bargaining agreement that would result in modifications to a level lower than the level proposed by the trustee in the proposal found by the court to have complied with the requirements of this section4 7#e7 ,at any time after the date on which an order rejecting a collective bargaining agreement is entered1 or in the case of a collective bargaining agreement entered into between the trustee and the labor organization providing mutually satisfactory modifications1 at any time after that collective bargaining agreement has been entered into1 the labor organization may apply to the court for an order seeking an increase in the level of wages or benefits1 or relief from working conditions1 based upon changed circumstances4 ,the court shall grant the request only if the increase or other relief is not inconsistent with the standard set forth in paragraph 7#b77;,e74 7e7 ,during a period during which a collective bargaining agreement at issue under this section continues in effect and a motion for rejection of the collective bargaining agreement has been filed1 if essential to the continuation of the business of the debtor or in order to avoid irreparable damage to the estate1 the court1 after notice and a hearing1 may authorize the trustee to implement interim changes in the terms1 conditions1 wages1 benefits1 or work rules provided by the collective bargaining agreement4 ,any hearing under this subsection shall be scheduled in accordance with the needs of the trustee4 ,the implementation of such interim changes shall not render the application for rejection moot and may be authorized for not more than #ad days in total4 7f7 7#a7 ,rejection of a collective bargaining agreement constitutes a breach of the collective bargaining agreement1 and shall be effective no earlier than the entry of an order granting such relief4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 solely for purposes of determining and allowing a claim arising from the rejection of a collective bargaining agreement1 rejection shall be treated as rejection of an executory contract under section #cfe7;g7 and shall be allowed or disallowed in accordance with section #ejb7;g77#a74 ,no claim for rejection damages shall be limited by section #ejb7;b77#g74 ,economic self-help by a labor organization shall be permitted upon a court order granting a motion to reject a collective bargaining agreement under subsection 7d7 or pursuant to subsection 7e71 and no provision of this title or of any other provision of ,federal or ,state law may be construed to the contrary4 7g7 ,the trustee shall provide for the reasonable fees and costs incurred by a labor organization under this section1 upon request and after notice and a hearing4 7h7 ,a collective bargaining agreement that is assumed shall be assumed in accordance with section #cfe4 4 7b7 ,prohibition on modification of retiree benefits ,section #aaad of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,notwithstanding any other provision in this title1 the trustee may not modify retiree benefits if the debtor is an air carrier1 as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or an affiliate of such air carrier1 that received assistance under the ,aviation ,worker ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 4 ,,iii ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight #cja4 ,creation of ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby established1 within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight4 7b7 ,director of ,office ,the office established under this section shall be headed by a ,director1 who shall be a career employee of the ,department of ,transportation and selected on the basis of such individual's knowledge of financial markets1 airline operations1 and finance1 and such other qualifications as the ,secretary considers relevant4 #cjb4 ,responsibilities of ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight ,the ,director of the ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight shall-- 7#a7 assess1 not less than once every #ab months1 the financial fitness of each passenger air carrier conducting operations under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 determine and prescribe minimum capital and funding requirements for each such air carrier to ensure that no air carrier would be reasonably likely to become insolvent as the result of a substantial reduction in demand for air travel following the occurrence of a terror attack1 pandemic1 or other national or global event that reduces economic activity2 7#c7 require each such air carrier to conduct an annual stress test to determine the extent of financial stress that the air carrier can withstand before becoming financially insolvent1 using at least #c sets of assumptions regarding the severity of financial stress and to report the results of such test to the ,office for analysis2 7#d7 based on an analysis of the stress tests performed under paragraph 7#c71 annually adjust the minimum capital and funding requirements imposed under paragraph 7#b72 and 7#e7 impose such other requirements1 including through the issuance of regulations1 as the director determines necessary to ensure the continued operations of air carriers despite an event described in paragraph 7#b74 #cjc4 ,access to information 7a7 ,in general ,in discharging the responsibilities enumerated in section #cjb1 the director or employees of the office may inspect such financial records in an air carrier's possession as the director or employees of the office deem appropriate4 7b7 ,protection of trade secrets ,the ,director and employees of the ,office of ,airline ,industry ,financial ,oversight shall protect1 from public disclosure1 any material containing trade secrets in the ,office's custody1 in accordance with section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cjd4 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than ,february #a of each calendar year1 the ,director of the office established under section #cja shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing each action taken under section #cjb during the preceding calendar year4 #cje4 ,rulemaking authority ,the ,secretary may issue such regulations as the ,secretary determines are necessary to implement the requirements of this title4 #cjf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc to carry out this title to remain available until expended4 ,,iv ,airport ,relief #dja4 ,emergency pandemic funding for airports 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury1 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj for the ,secretary of ,transportation to issue grants to airport sponsors for the purposes of emergency response1 cleaning1 sanitization1 janitorial services1 staffing1 workforce retention1 paid leave1 procurement of protective health equipment and training for employees and contractors1 debt service payments1 infrastructure projects and airport operations4 7b7 ,methodology for disbursement ,funds shall be apportioned as set forth in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #dgaad7;c77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and there shall be no maximum apportionment limit4 ,funds provided under this section shall not be subject to reduced apportionment under section #dgaad7;f7 of such title4 ,any remaining funds shall be distributed to sponsors based on each airport's passenger enplanements compared to total passenger enplanements of all airports1 for the most recent calendar year the ,secretary apportioned funds pursuant to section #dgaad7;c74 7c7 ,high-,need airports ,the ,secretary shall set aside #b percent of the remaining funds described in subsection 7b7 to provide grants to commercial service airports or general aviation airports that demonstrate the highest financial need4 7d7 ,workforce retention 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 all airports receiving funds under subsection 7a7 shall continue to employ1 through ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 at least #ij percent of the number of individuals employed by the airport as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the workforce retention requirement under this subsection #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act if the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 the airport is experiencing economic hardship as a direct result of the requirement2 or 7,b7 the requirement reduces aviation safety or security4 7#c7 ,small airports ,this subsection shall not apply to nonhub airports or nonprimary airports receiving funds under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,relief to airport concessions ,an airport sponsor must use at least #b percent of any funds received under subsection 7a7 to provide financial relief to airport concessionaires experiencing economic hardship 7in terms of rent1 minimum annual guarantees1 lease obligations1 or other fees74 ,with respect to funds under this subsection1 airport sponsors must show good faith efforts to provide relief to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged businesses1 as such term is defined under section #dgaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is made under this section or under the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 shall be #ajj percent4 7g7 ,quality assurance ,the ,secretary shall institute adequate policies1 procedures and internal controls to prevent waste1 fraud1 abuse and program mismanagement for the distribution of funds under this section4 7h7 ,availability ,sums authorized to be appropriated under this sections shall remain available for #c fiscal years4 7i7 ,limitations ,the funds made available under this section shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations set forth in an appropriations ,act as applied to the heading ,grants-in-,aid for ,airports4 7j7 ,administrative costs ,the ,secretary may retain up to #j4a percent of the funds provided under this section to fund the award and oversight of grants made under this heading4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,airport concession the term airport concession means a business1 other than air carrier1 located on an airport that is engaged in the sale of consumer goods or services to the public under an agreement with an airport1 another concessionaire1 or the owner or lessee of a terminal4 7#b7 ,airport2 general aviation airport2 nonhub airport2 sponsor ,the terms airport1 general aviation airport1 nonhub airport1 and sponsor have the meanings given those terms in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,commercial service airport ,the term commercial service airport means a public use airport that reported at least #bejj passenger boardings at such airport during fiscal year #bjah4 #djb4 ,maintaining pre-crisis airport improvement program levels ,section #dgaad7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 ,special rule for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall apportion to a sponsor of an airport under that subparagraph for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year #bjah if the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year #bjah are higher than the number of passenger boardings that would be otherwise calculated under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #djc4 ,national aviation preparedness plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and other appropriate stakeholders1 shall develop a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,a plan developed under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 require involvement from multiple airports on a national level2 7#b7 provide airports and air carriers with an adaptable and scalable framework with which to align their individual plans2 7#c7 improve coordination among airports1 air carriers1 ,customs and ,border ,patrol1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and other appropriate ,federal stakeholders on developing policies that increase the effectiveness of screening1 quarantining1 and contact-tracing with respect to inbound passengers2 and 7#d7 fully incorporate elements referenced in the recommendation of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to the ,secretary of ,transportation contained in ,report ,no4 ,,gao #af-abg4 ,v ,small ,community ,air ,service #eja4 ,continuation of certain air service 7a7 ,action of ,secretary ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall take appropriate action to ensure that all communities that receive scheduled air service before ,march #a1 #bjbj1 continue to receive adequate air transportation service and that essential air service to small communities continues without interruption and in a manner that maintains well-functioning heath care supply chains1 including medical device1 medical supplies1 and pharmaceutical supply chains4 7b7 ,antitrust immunity ,the ,secretary may grant an exemption under section #dacjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to #b air carriers for the limited purpose of such cooperation as is necessary to ensure that small communities continue to receive an adequate level of air transportation service4 #ejb4 ,tolling of ,,eas limitations ,the ,secretary may not order the termination of essential air service on the basis of the applicable place failing to meet the definition of an eligible place under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #dagca7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such community was otherwise an eligible place as defined under section #dagca of such title on ,march #a1 #bjbj4 #ejc4 ,sunset ,the requirements of this title1 and any order issued by the ,secretary under this title1 shall sunset on the day that is #f months after the last effective date of a national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 related to the pandemic of the coronavirus ,,covid-#ai4 ,,vi ,consumer ,protections #fja4 ,airline price gouging during disaster or emergency 7a7 ,in general ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,airfare pricing and fees during disaster or other emergency 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for any ticket agent1 air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or other person selling or offering to sell a ticket for air transportation on a covered flight to-- 7,a7 impose any unreasonable increase in the price of such ticket1 as compared to the ticket price in effect on the day on which a flight becomes a covered flight2 and 7,b7 charge any fee for a change to1 or cancellation of1 such ticket1 or for any difference in fare for an itinerary change4 7#b7 ,covered flight defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered flight means a flight of an air carrier or foreign air carrier departing from1 or arriving at1 an airport located in an area with respect to which-- 7,a7 a major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 is in effect and ,state or local authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation2 7,b7 a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 is in effect2 7,c7 a national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 is in effect2 or 7,d7 a restriction on air travel is in effect1 including restrictions on non-essential air transportation or nationwide bans imposed on air transportation during a disaster1 emergency1 or pandemic4 7#c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection1 or the amendment made by this subsection1 may be construed to limit or otherwise affect any responsibility of any ticket agent1 air carrier1 or foreign air carrier or other person offering to sell a ticket for air transportation during a major disaster or emergency4 4 #fjb4 ,airline refunds during national disasters or emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require that any covered seller who sells a ticket for a passenger to take a covered flight1 and either such flight is cancelled by the air carrier or such ticket is canceled by the passenger1 such covered seller shall promptly offer the passenger a choice of-- 7#a7 a full monetary refund for such ticket1 including any ancillary fees paid2 and 7#b7 an alternative compensation method determined appropriate by the covered seller1 including credit1 voucher1 or other mechanism to compensate a passenger4 7b7 ,credit or voucher ,an alternative compensation method provided pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 may not expire for at least #a year date of the covered flight4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered flight ,the term covered flight has the meaning given to such term in section #dagab7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,covered seller ,the term covered seller means a ticket agent1 air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or other person offering to sell a ticket for air transportation4 #fjc4 ,conditions on airline ancillary fees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require covered air carriers to report to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 not less than quarterly1 all ancillary revenues collected by the air carrier during the quarter for which the report is provided4 7b7 ,contents ,in implementing the requirement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall require reporting of ancillary revenues from1 at a minimum1 the following optional fees or charges3 7#a7 ,booking fees1 including fees for telephone reservations4 7#b7 ,fees for priority check-in and security screening4 7#c7 ,fees for the transportation of carry-on1 first checked1 second checked1 excess1 and oversized or overweight baggage4 7#d7 ,fees for transportation of in-flight medical equipment4 7#e7 ,fees for in-flight entertainment1 beverages1 and food4 7#f7 ,fees for internet access4 7#g7 ,fees for seating assignments4 7#h7 ,fees for reservation cancellation and change4 7#i7 ,charges for lost tickets4 7#aj7 ,revenue from the sale of travel insurance 7#aa7 ,fees for unaccompanied minor and passenger assistance4 7#ab7 ,fees for pets4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,ancillary revenues ,the term ancillary revenues means charges paid by airline passengers that are not included in the standard ticket fare4 7#b7 ,covered air carrier 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered air carrier means an air carrier covered under part #bda of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term covered air carrier excludes air carriers with annual revenues of less than #bj1jjj1jjj4 ,,vii ,environmental ,protections #gja4 ,sustainable aviation fuel development program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to offset the cost of a project to develop1 transport1 or store sustainable aviation fuels that would reduce ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions4 7b7 ,selection ,in making grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the anticipated public benefits of the project2 7#b7 the potential to increase the commercial application of sustainable aviation fuels among the ,united ,states commercial aviation and aerospace industry2 7#c7 the potential greenhouse gases emitted from the project2 7#d7 the potential for new job creation2 and 7#e7 the potential the project has in reducing ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf to carry out this section4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report describing the results of the grant program authorized by this section4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the entities and projects that received grants under this section4 7#b7 ,description of whether the program is leading to an increase in commercial application of sustainable aviation fuels by ,united ,states aviation and aerospace industry stakeholders4 7#c7 ,the economic impacts resulting from the grants to and operation of the project4 7e7 ,eligibility ,entities eligible to receive a grant under this section shall include ,state and local governments1 nongovernmental entities1 air carriers1 airports1 and businesses engaged in the development1 transportation1 or storage of sustainable aviation fuels4 7f7 ,definition of sustainable aviation fuel ,the term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel consisting of synthesized hydrocarbons which meets the requirements of ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#geff or ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#afee1 ,annex ,a#a1 subsection ,a4#a4b4b1 and is derived from biomass 7as defined in section #de,k7c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 waste streams1 or gaseous carbon oxides1 conforms to the standards1 recommended practices and guidance agreed to by the ,united ,states pursuant to the ,european ,union ,emissions ,trading ,scheme ,prohibition ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-bjj7 for addressing aircraft emissions1 and achieves at least a #cj percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to conventional jet fuel4 #gjb4 ,airline ,assistance to ,recycle and ,save ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a program1 to be known as the ,airline ,assistance to ,recycle and ,save ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall purchase high-polluting aircraft from air carriers in exchange for commitments from such air carriers to purchase fuel-efficient aircraft4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible for the program established under subsection 7a71 an air carrier shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of an high-polluting aircraft of the air carrier4 7c7 ,program requirements 7#a7 ,list of eligible aircraft ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall prepare1 maintain1 publicize1 and make available through a publicly available website1 lists of aircraft that are-- 7,a7 high-polluting aircraft2 and 7,b7 fuel-efficient aircraft that are on the market or in production4 7#b7 ,commitment requirement ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to set requirements for the commitment to purchase a fuel-efficient aircraft described in subsection 7a71 including a timing requirement for the purchase of a fuel-efficient aircraft4 7d7 ,use of purchased aircraft ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may sell1 to an air carrier or eligible foreign air carrier1 parts or components of aircraft purchased under this division4 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to carry out the program established under this section #a1jjj1jjj1jjj and such sums shall remain available until expended4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,aircraft manufacturer ,the term aircraft manufacturer has the meaning given such term in section #ddcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,eligible foreign air carrier 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible foreign air carrier means a foreign air carrier as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible foreign air carrier does not include a foreign air carrier that-- 7i7 is domiciled in a country that is a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 7ii7 has a majority ownership interest of individuals or entities domiciled in a country that is a state sponsor of terrorism4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#e7 ,state sponsor of terrorism ,the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dcah7;c77#a77;,a772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj72 or 7,d7 any other provision of law4 #gjc4 ,expansion of voluntary airport low emission program ,section #djaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,g7 by striking if the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment area 7as defined in section #aga7b7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b77 or a maintenance area referred to in section #age;,a of such act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geje;a72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,priority of projects ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize funding for airports in areas located in an air quality nonattainment area 7as defined in section #aga7b7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b77 or a maintenance area referred to in section #age;,a of such act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geje;a74 4 #gjd4 ,airline carbon emissions offsets and goals 7a7 ,carbon offsetting program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall require each air carrier receiving assistance under section #aja1 to fully offset the annual carbon emissions of such air carriers for domestic flights beginning in #bjbe4 7#b7 ,verification ,in issuing regulations and guidance to carry out to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall develop standards and practices to ensure the use of carbon offsets by air carriers are real1 additional1 permanent1 verifiable1 and not double counted and align with standards1 recommended practices1 assessment tools1 and guidance agreed to by the ,united ,states pursuant to the ,european ,union ,emissions ,trading ,scheme ,prohibition ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-bjj7 for addressing aircraft emissions4 7#c7 ,auditing ,an air carrier covered under this subsection shall take reasonable and continuous measures to ensure any carbon offsets credited to1 or purchased by1 such carrier continue to be accurate4 7#d7 ,certification ,the ,administrator shall annually certify that an air carrier's carbon offsetting program aligns with the standards developed pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,carbon emissions goal 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 with the concurrence of the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall require each air carrier receiving assistance under section #aja to-- 7,a7 make and achieve a binding commitment to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the domestic flights of such air carrier in every calendar year1 beginning with #bjba1 on a path consistent with a #be percent reduction in the aviation sector's emissions from #bjai levels by #bjce1 and a #ej percent reduction in the sector's emissions from #bjai levels by #bjej1 applying the standards1 recommended practices1 and guidance agreed to by the ,united ,states pursuant to the ,european ,union ,emissions ,trading ,scheme ,prohibition ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-bjj7 for addressing aircraft emissions2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,administrator1 annually1 a report containing a plan for meeting the commitment described in subparagraph 7,a7 and evidence of compliance with such commitment1 including the annual emissions of the air carrier1 use of alternative fuels1 and any other means of implementing such commitment4 7#b7 ,certification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall certify each air carrier covered under this subsection that is taking such actions as are necessary to meet the requirements established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,remediation ,with respect to any air carrier covered under this subsection that the ,administrator does not certify under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator1 in consultation with such air carrier1 shall1 not later than #ahj days after the last date on which a certification could have been made under such subparagraph1 develop a plan to ensure such air carrier meets the requirements established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,public information ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available the reports described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection shall affect or alter the authorities and responsibilities to address greenhouse gases under any other provision of law4 7c7 ,international competitiveness ,in issuing regulations to carry out to subsection 7b7 and 7c71 the ,administrator shall create a mechanism that ensures foreign air carriers that enter the national airspace system have an equivalent emissions reductions target or programs such that the ,united ,states airline industry is not at a competitive disadvantage4 #gje4 ,research and development of sustainable aviation fuels ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf for research and development of sustainable aviation fuels4 #gjf4 ,improving consumer information regarding release of greenhouse gases from flights 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and implement1 by regulation1 a program to require air carriers that receive assistance under section #aja provide passengers with information regarding greenhouse gas emissions resulting from each individual flight that is-- 7#a7 customized to account for such emissions associated with each aircraft and the flight route of such aircraft2 and 7#b7 made available on the first display of any website selling any ticket for such flight1 following a search of a requested itinerary in a format that is easily visible to the purchaser4 7b7 ,public reporting ,the ,secretary shall publish monthly data and information that anonymously aggregates and analyzes the information provided to individual passengers under to subsection 7a74 ,such information and data shall-- 7#a7 be accessible to the public on the internet2 and 7#b7 identify and quantify the greenhouse gas emissions and relative climate change impact of each passenger air carrier that receives assistance under section #aja4 #gjg4 ,study on certain climate change mitigation efforts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,academies7 to conduct a study on climate change mitigation efforts with respect to the civil aviation and aerospace industries4 7b7 ,study contents ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall-- 7#a7 identify climate change mitigation efforts1 including efforts relating to emerging technologies1 in the civil aviation and aerospace industries2 7#b7 develop and apply an appropriate indicator for assessing the effectiveness of such efforts2 7#c7 identify gaps in such efforts2 7#d7 identify barriers preventing expansion of such efforts2 and 7#e7 develop recommendations with respect to such efforts4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,findings of study ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary enters into an agreement for a study pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the findings of the study4 7#b7 ,assessment ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the findings pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains an assessment of the findings4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #a1ejj1jjj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and other congressional committees determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,climate change mitigation efforts ,the term climate change mitigation efforts means efforts1 including the use of technologies1 materials1 processes1 or practices1 that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions4 ,,viii ,miscellaneous #hja4 ,separability ,if any provision of this division 7including any amendment made by this division7 or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid1 the remainder of this division 7including any amendment made by this division7 and the application thereof to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby4 #hjb4 ,application of law ,chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to purchases made in response to-- 7#a7 the public health emergency declared on ,january #ca1 #bjbj under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 or 7#b7 the emergency declared by the ,president on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 and under any subsequent major disaster declaration under section #dja of such ,act that supersedes such emergency declaration4 ,s ,small ,business ,administration #aijjja4 ,definitions ,in this division-- 7#a7 the terms ,administration and ,administrator mean the ,small ,business ,administration and the ,administrator thereof1 respectively2 7#b7 the term covered small business concern means a small business concern that has experienced1 as a result of ,,covid-#ai-- 7,a7 supply chain disruptions1 including changes in-- 7i7 quantity and lead time1 including the number of shipments of components and delays in shipments2 7ii7 quality1 including shortages in supply for quality control reasons2 and 7iii7 technology1 including a compromised payment network2 7,b7 staffing challenges2 7,c7 a decrease in sales or customers2 or 7,d7 a closure2 and 7#c7 the term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf74 #aijjjb4 ,paycheck protection program 7a7 ,in general ,section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking and 7,e7 and inserting 7,e71 and 7,f72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,participation in the paycheck protection program ,in an agreement to participate in a loan on a deferred basis under paragraph 7#cf71 the participation by the ,administration shall be #ajj percent4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cf7 ,paycheck protection program 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the terms appropriate ,federal banking agency and insured depository institution have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac72 7ii7 the term covered loan means a loan made under this paragraph during the covered period2 7iii7 the term covered period means the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjbj2 7iv7 the term eligible recipient means an individual or entity that is eligible to receive a covered loan2 7v7 the term eligible self-employed individual has the meaning given the term in section #gjjb7;b7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg72 7vi7 the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7vii7 the term payroll costs-- 7,i7 means-- 7aa7 the sum of payments of any compensation with respect to employees that is a-- 7,,aa7 salary or wage2 7,,bb7 payment of cash tip or equivalent2 7,,cc7 payment for vacation1 parental1 family1 medical1 or sick leave2 7,,dd7 allowance for dismissal or separation2 7,,ee7 payment required for the provisions of group health care benefits1 including insurance premiums2 7,,ff7 payment of any retirement benefit2 or 7,,gg7 payment of ,state or local tax assessed on the compensation of employees2 and 7bb7 the sum of payments of any compensation to a sole proprietor or independent contractor that is a wage1 commission1 or similar compensation and that is in an amount that is not more than #ajj1jjj in #a year1 as prorated for the covered period2 and 7,,ii7 shall not include-- 7aa7 the compensation of an individual employee in excess of an annual salary of #ajj1jjj1 as prorated for the covered period2 7bb7 taxes imposed or withheld under chapters #ba1 #bb1 or #bd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf during the covered period2 7cc7 any compensation of an employee whose principal place of residence is outside of the ,united ,states2 7dd7 qualified sick leave wages for which a credit is allowed under section #gjja of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg72 or 7ee7 qualified family leave wages for which a credit is allowed under section #gjjc of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg72 and 7viii7 the term veterans organization means an organization that is described in paragraph 7#ai7 of section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,small business interruption loans ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 the ,administrator may guarantee covered loans under the same terms1 conditions1 and processes as a loan made under this subsection4 7,c7 ,registration of loans ,not later than #ae days after the date on which a loan is made under this paragraph1 the ,administration shall register the loan using the ,,tin 7as defined in section #ggja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 assigned to the borrower4 7,d7 ,increased eligibility for certain small businesses and organizations 7i7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 in addition to small business concerns1 any business concern1 nonprofit organization1 or veterans organization shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the business concern1 nonprofit organization1 or veterans organization employs not more than the greater of-- 7,i7 #ejj employees2 or 7,,ii7 if applicable1 the size standard in number of employees established by the ,administration for the industry in which the business concern1 nonprofit organization1 or veterans organization operates4 7ii7 ,inclusion of sole proprietors1 independent contractors1 and eligible self-employed individuals 7,i7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 individuals who operate under a sole proprietorship or as an independent contractor and eligible self-employed individuals shall be eligible to receive a covered loan4 7,,ii7 ,documentation ,an eligible self-employed individual seeking a covered loan shall submit payroll tax filings reported to the ,internal ,revenue ,service4 ,an independent contractor shall submit ,forms #ajii-,,misc received4 ,a sole proprietorship shall submit schedules from their tax return filed 7or to be filed7 showing their income and expenses from their sole proprietorship4 7iii7 ,business concerns with more than #a physical location ,during the covered period1 any business concern that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the business concern and that is assigned a ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code beginning with #gb at the time of disbursal shall be eligible to receive a covered loan4 7iv7 ,waiver of affiliation rules ,during the covered period1 the provisions applicable to affiliations under section #aba4ajc of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 are waived with respect to eligibility for a covered loan for-- 7,i7 any business concern with not more than #ejj employees that1 as of the date on which the covered loan is disbursed1 is assigned a ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code beginning with #gb2 7,,ii7 any business concern operating as a franchise that is assigned a franchise identifier code by the ,administration2 and 7,,iii7 any business concern that receives financial assistance from a company licensed under section #cja of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fha74 7,e7 ,maximum loan amount ,during the covered period1 with respect to a covered loan1 the maximum loan amount shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 7,i7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the average total monthly payments by the applicant for payroll costs1 costs related mortgage payments1 rent 7including under a lease agreement71 and utilities incurred during the #a-year period before the date on which the loan is made1 except that1 in the case of an applicant that is seasonal employer1 as determined by the ,administrator1 the average total monthly payments for payroll shall be for the #ab-week period beginning ,february #ae1 #bjai1 or at the election of the eligible recipient1 ,march #a1 #bjai1 and ending ,june #cj1 #bjai2 by 7bb7 #d2 or 7,,ii7 if requested by an otherwise eligible recipient that was not in business during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjai and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the average total monthly payments by the applicant for payroll costs1 costs related mortgage payments1 rent 7including under a lease agreement71 and utilities incurred during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj and ending on ,february #bi1 #bjbj2 by 7bb7 #d2 or 7ii7 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,f7 ,allowable uses of covered loans 7i7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 an eligible recipient may1 in addition to the allowable uses of a loan made under this subsection1 use the proceeds of the covered loan for-- 7,i7 payroll costs2 7,,ii7 costs related to the continuation of group health care benefits during periods of paid sick1 medical1 or family leave1 and insurance premiums2 7,,iii7 employee salaries1 commissions1 or similar compensations2 7,,iv7 mortgage payments2 7,v7 rent 7including rent under a lease agreement72 7,,vi7 utilities2 and 7,,vii7 interest on any other debt obligations that were incurred before the covered period4 7ii7 ,delegated authority 7,i7 ,in general ,for purposes of making covered loans for the purposes described in clause 7i71 a lender approved under this paragraph shall be considered to have delegated authority to make and approve covered loans1 subject to the provisions of this paragraph4 7,,ii7 ,considerations ,in evaluating the eligibility of a borrower for a covered loan with the terms described in this paragraph1 a lender shall consider whether the borrower-- 7aa7 was in operation on ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 7bb7 7,,aa7 had employees for whom the borrower paid salaries and payroll taxes2 or 7,,bb7 paid independent contractors1 as reported on a ,form #ajii-,,misc2 and 7cc7 is substantially impacted by public health restrictions related to the ,coronavirus #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7iii7 ,additional lenders ,the authority to make loans under this paragraph shall be extended to additional lenders determined by the ,administrator and the ,secretary of the ,treasury to have the necessary qualifications to process1 close1 disburse and service loans made with the guarantee of the ,administration4 7iv7 ,limitation ,an eligible recipient of a covered loan for purposes of paying payroll costs and other obligations described in this subparagraph shall not be eligible to receive an economic injury disaster loan under subsection 7b77#b7 for the same purpose4 7,g7 ,borrower requirements 7i7 ,certification ,an eligible recipient applying for a covered loan shall make a good faith certification-- 7,i7 that the uncertainty of current economic conditions makes necessary the loan request to support the ongoing operations of the eligible recipient2 and 7,,ii7 acknowledging that funds will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments1 lease payments1 and utility payments4 7ii7 ,full-time equivalent employees ,an eligible recipient of a covered loan shall maintain an average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees 7as defined in section #de,r7d77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 during the covered period that is not less than the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the applicable period described in subclause 7,i77aa7 or subclause 7,,ii77aa7 of subparagraph 7,e77i74 7,h7 ,fee waiver ,during the covered period1 with respect to a covered loan-- 7i7 in lieu of the fee otherwise applicable under paragraph 7#bc77;,a71 the ,administrator shall collect no fee2 and 7ii7 in lieu of the fee otherwise applicable under paragraph 7#ah77;,a71 the ,administrator shall collect no fee4 7,i7 ,credit elsewhere ,during the covered period1 the requirement that a small business concern is unable to obtain credit elsewhere1 as defined in section #c7;h71 shall not apply to a covered loan4 7,j7 ,collateral and personal guarantee requirements ,during the covered period1 with respect to a covered loan-- 7i7 no collateral shall be required for the covered loan2 and 7ii7 no personal guarantee shall be required for the covered loan4 7,k7 ,maturity for loans with remaining balance after application of forgiveness ,with respect to a covered loan that has a remaining balance after reduction based on the loan forgiveness amount under section #aaje of the ,,cares ,act-- 7i7 the remaining balance shall continue to be guaranteed by the ,administration under this subsection2 and 7ii7 the covered loan shall have a maximum maturity of #aj years from the date on which the borrower applies for loan forgiveness under that section4 7,l7 ,interest rate requirements ,during the covered period1 a covered loan shall bear an interest rate not to exceed #d percent4 7,m7 ,subsidy recoupment fee ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a covered loan shall not be subject to a subsidy recoupment fee4 7,n7 ,loan deferment 7i7 ,definition of impacted borrower 7,i7 ,in general ,in this subparagraph1 the term impacted borrower means an eligible recipient that-- 7aa7 is in operation on ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 and 7bb7 has an application for a covered loan that is approved or pending approval on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7,,ii7 ,presumption ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 an impacted borrower is presumed to have been adversely impacted by ,,covid-#ai4 7ii7 ,deferral ,during the covered period1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 consider each eligible recipient that applies for a covered loan to be an impacted borrower2 and 7,,ii7 require lenders under this subsection to provide complete payment deferment relief for impacted borrowers with covered loans for a period of less than #f months1 including payment of principal1 interest1 and fees4 7iii7 ,secondary market ,during the covered period1 with respect to a covered loan that is sold on the secondary market1 if an investor declines to approve a deferral requested by a lender under clause 7ii71 the ,administrator shall exercise the authority to purchase the loan so that the impacted borrower may receive a deferral for a period of not less than #f months starting on the date on which the loan is disbursed4 7iv7 ,guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall provide guidance to lenders under this paragraph on the deferment process described in this subparagraph4 7,o7 ,secondary market sales ,a covered loan shall not be eligible to be sold in the secondary market until the covered recipient of the covered loan has requested the loan forgiveness authorized under section #aaje of the ,,cares ,act and the ,administrator has finally determined the amount of any forgiveness to which the eligible recipient is entitled and has made payment to the lender4 ,any remaining balance on the loan after the application of that payment may be sold in the secondary market4 7,p7 ,regulatory capital requirements 7i7 ,risk weight ,with respect to the appropriate ,federal banking agencies applying capital requirements under their respective risk-based capital requirements1 a covered loan shall receive a risk weight of zero percent4 7ii7 ,temporary relief from tdr disclosures ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an insured depository institution that modifies a covered loan in relation to ,,covid-#ai-related difficulties in a troubled debt restructuring on or after ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 shall not be required to comply with the ,financial ,accounting ,standards ,board ,accounting ,standards ,codification ,subtopic #caj-dj 7,receivables - ,troubled ,debt ,restructurings by ,creditors7 for purposes of compliance with the requirements of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa et seq471 until such time and under such circumstances as the appropriate ,federal banking agency determines appropriate4 7,q7 ,reimbursement for processing 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall reimburse a lender authorized to make a covered loan at a rate of #e percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of disbursement of the covered loan4 7ii7 ,timing ,a reimbursement described in clause 7i7 shall be made not later than #e days after the disbursement of the covered loan4 7,r7 ,duplication ,nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit a recipient of an economic injury disaster loan made under subsection 7b77#b7 during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,march #ca1 #bjbj from receiving assistance under this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,commitments for #g7;a7 loans ,during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjbj-- 7#a7 the amount authorized for commitments for general business loans authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 including loans made under paragraph 7#cf7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall be #cdi1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 the amount authorized for commitments for such loans under the heading business loans program account under the heading ,small ,business ,administration under title ,v of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ic2 #acc ,stat4 #bdge7 shall not apply4 7c7 ,express loans 7#a7 ,in general ,section #g7;a77#ca77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca77;,d77 is amended by striking #cej1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,prospective repeal ,effective on ,january #a1 #bjba1 section #g7;a77#ca77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca77;,d77 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #cej1jjj4 7d7 ,exception ,to guarantee fee waiver for veterans ,section #g7;a77#ca77;,g7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca77;,g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 7e7 ,interim rule ,on and after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the interim final rule published by the ,administrator entitled ,express ,loan ,programs3 ,affiliation ,standards 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #gfbb 7,february #aj1 #bjbj77 shall have no force or effect4 #aijjjc4 ,entrepreneurial development 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term resource partner means-- 7,a7 a small business development center2 and 7,b7 a women's business center2 7#b7 the term small business development center has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 and 7#c7 the term women's business center means a women's business center described in section #bi of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fef74 7b7 ,education1 training1 and advising grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administration may provide financial assistance in the form of grants to resource partners to provide education1 training1 and advising to covered small business concerns4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,grants under this subsection shall be used for the education1 training1 and advising of covered small business concerns and their employees on-- 7,a7 accessing and applying for resources provided by the ,administration and other ,federal resources relating to access to capital and business resiliency2 7,b7 the hazards and prevention of the transmission and communication of ,,covid-#ai and other communicable diseases2 7,c7 the potential effects of ,,covid-#ai on the supply chains1 distribution1 and sale of products of covered small business concerns and the mitigation of those effects2 7,d7 the management and practice of telework to reduce possible transmission of ,,covid-#ai2 7,e7 the management and practice of remote customer service by electronic or other means2 7,f7 the risks of and mitigation of cyber threats in remote customer service or telework practices2 7,g7 the mitigation of the effects of reduced travel or outside activities on covered small business concerns during ,,covid-#ai or similar occurrences2 and 7,h7 any other relevant business practices necessary to mitigate the economic effects of ,,covid-#ai or similar occurrences4 7#c7 ,grant determination 7,a7 ,small business development centers ,the ,administration shall award #hj percent of funds authorized to carry out this subsection to small business development centers1 which shall be awarded pursuant to a formula jointly developed1 negotiated1 and agreed upon1 with full participation of both parties1 between the association formed under section #ba7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdh7;a77#c77;,a77 and the ,administration4 7,b7 ,women's business centers ,the ,administration shall award #bj percent of funds authorized to carry out this subsection to women's business centers1 which shall be awarded pursuant to a process established by the ,administration in consultation with recipients of assistance4 7,c7 ,no matching funds required ,matching funds shall not be required for any grant under this subsection4 7#d7 ,goals and metrics 7,a7 ,in general ,goals and metrics for the funds made available under this subsection shall be jointly developed1 negotiated1 and agreed upon1 with full participation of both parties1 between the resource partners and the ,administrator1 which shall-- 7i7 take into consideration the extent of the circumstances relating to the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 or similar occurrences1 that affect covered small business concerns located in the areas covered by the resource partner1 particularly in rural areas or economically distressed areas2 7ii7 generally follow the use of funds outlined in paragraph 7#b71 but shall not restrict the activities of resource partners in responding to unique situations2 and 7iii7 encourage resource partners to develop and provide services to covered small business concerns4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,administrator shall make publicly available the methodology by which the ,administrator and resource partners jointly develop the metrics and goals described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,resource partner association grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide grants to an association or associations representing resource partners under which the association or associations shall establish a single centralized hub for ,,covid-#ai information1 which shall include-- 7,a7 #a online platform that consolidates resources and information available across multiple ,federal agencies for small business concerns related to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,b7 a training program to educate resource partner counselors1 members of the ,service ,corps of ,retired ,executives established under section #h7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;b77#a77;,b771 and counselors at veterans business outreach centers described in section #cb of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;b7 on the resources and information described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,goals and metrics ,goals and metrics for the funds made available under this subsection shall be jointly developed1 negotiated1 and agreed upon1 with full participation of both parties1 between the association or associations receiving a grant under this subsection and the ,administrator4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7#a7 with respect to the initial year covered by the report-- 7,a7 the programs and services developed and provided by the ,administration and resource partners under subsection 7b72 7,b7 the initial efforts to provide those services under subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 the online platform and training developed and provided by the ,administration and the association or associations under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 with respect to the subsequent years covered by the report-- 7,a7 with respect to the grant program under subsection 7b7-- 7i7 the efforts of the ,administrator and resource partners to develop services to assist covered small business concerns2 7ii7 the challenges faced by owners of covered small business concerns in accessing services provided by the ,administration and resource partners2 7iii7 the number of unique covered small business concerns that were served by the ,administration and resource partners2 and 7iv7 other relevant outcome performance data with respect to covered small business concerns1 including the number of employees affected1 the effect on sales1 the disruptions of supply chains1 and the efforts made by the ,administration and resource partners to mitigate these effects2 and 7,b7 with respect to the grant program under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 the efforts of the ,administrator and the association or associations to develop and evolve an online resource for small business concerns2 and 7ii7 the efforts of the ,administrator and the association or associations to develop a training program for resource partner counselors1 including the number of counselors trained4 #aijjjd4 ,waiver of matching funds requirement under the ,women's ,business ,center ,program ,during the #c-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the requirement relating to obtaining cash contributions from non-,federal sources under section #bi7;c77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fef7;c77#a77 is waived for any recipient of assistance under such section #bi4 #aijjje4 ,loan forgiveness 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered loan means a loan guaranteed under paragraph 7#cf7 of section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 as added by section #aajb2 7#b7 the term covered mortgage obligation means any indebtedness or debt instrument incurred in the ordinary course of business that-- 7,a7 is a liability of the borrower2 7,b7 is a mortgage on real or personal property2 and 7,c7 was incurred before ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 7#c7 the term covered period means the #h-week period beginning on date of the origination of a covered loan2 7#d7 the term covered rent obligation means rent obligated under a leasing agreement in force before ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 7#e7 the term covered utility payment means payment for a service for the distribution of electricity1 gas1 water1 transportation1 telephone1 or internet access for which service began before ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 7#f7 the term eligible recipient means the recipient of a covered loan2 7#g7 the term expected forgiveness amount means the amount of principal that a lender reasonably expects a borrower to expend during the covered period on the sum of any-- 7,a7 payroll costs2 7,b7 payments of interest on any covered mortgage obligation 7which shall not include any prepayment of or payment of principal on a covered mortgage obligation72 7,c7 payments on any covered rent obligation2 and 7,d7 covered utility payments2 and 7#h7 the term payroll costs has the meaning given that term in paragraph 7#cf7 of section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 as added by section #aijjjb7;a77#b7 of this division4 7b7 ,forgiveness ,an eligible recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness of indebtedness on a covered loan in an amount equal to the sum of the following costs incurred and payments made during the covered period3 7#a7 ,payroll costs4 7#b7 ,any payment of interest on any covered mortgage obligation 7which shall not include any prepayment of or payment of principal on a covered mortgage obligation74 7#c7 ,any payment on any covered rent obligation4 7#d7 ,any covered utility payment4 7c7 ,treatment of amounts forgiven 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts which have been forgiven under this section shall be considered canceled indebtedness by a lender authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a774 7#b7 ,purchase of guarantees ,for purposes of the purchase of the guarantee for a covered loan by the ,administrator1 amounts which are forgiven under this section shall be treated in accordance with the procedures that are otherwise applicable to a loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a774 7#c7 ,remittance ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the amount of forgiveness under this section is determined1 the ,administrator shall remit to the lender an amount equal to the amount of forgiveness1 plus any interest accrued through the date of payment4 7#d7 ,advance purchase of covered loan 7,a7 ,report ,a lender authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77 may report to the ,administrator an expected forgiveness amount on a covered loan or on a pool of covered loans of up to #ajj percent of the principal on the covered loan or pool of covered loans1 respectively4 7,b7 ,purchase ,the ,administrator shall purchase the expected forgiveness amount described in subparagraph 7,a7 as if the amount were the principal amount of a loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act #fcf7;a74 7,c7 ,timing ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,administrator receives a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall purchase the expected forgiveness amount under subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to each covered loan to which the report relates4 7d7 ,limits on amount of forgiveness 7#a7 ,amount may not exceed principal ,the amount of loan forgiveness under this section shall not exceed the principal amount of the financing made available under the applicable covered loan4 7#b7 ,reduction based on reduction in number of employees 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of loan forgiveness under this section shall be reduced1 but not increased1 by multiplying the amount described in subsection 7b7 by the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7i7 the average number of full-time equivalent employees per month employed by the eligible recipient during the covered period2 by 7ii7 7,i7 the average number of full-time equivalent employees per month employed by the eligible recipient during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjai and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjai2 7,,ii7 if the eligible recipient was not in operation before ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the average number of full-time equivalent employees per month employed by the eligible recipient during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj and ending on ,february #bi1 #bjbj2 or 7,,iii7 in the case of an eligible recipient that is seasonal employer1 as determined by the ,administrator1 the average number of full-time equivalent employees per month employed by the eligible recipient during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjai and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjai4 7,b7 ,calculation of average number of employees ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the average number of full-time equivalent employees shall be determined by calculating the average number of full-time equivalent employees for each pay period falling within a month4 7#c7 ,reduction relating to salary and wages 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of loan forgiveness under this section shall be reduced by the amount of any reduction in total salary or wages of any employee described in subparagraph 7,b7 during the covered period that is in excess of #be percent of the total salary or wages of the employee during the most recent full quarter during which the employee was employed before the covered period4 7,b7 ,employees described ,an employee described in this subparagraph is any employee who did not receive1 during any single pay period during #bjai1 wages or salary at an annualized rate of pay in an amount more than #ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,exception for tipped workers ,an eligible recipient with tipped employees described in section #c7m77#b77;,a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc7m77#b77;,a77 may receive forgiveness for additional wages paid to those employees4 7#e7 ,exemption for re-hires 7,a7 ,in general ,in a circumstance described in subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of loan forgiveness under this section shall be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of full-time equivalent employees of an eligible recipient or a reduction in the salary of #a or more employees of the eligible recipient1 as applicable1 during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,april #a1 #bjbj4 7,b7 ,circumstances ,a circumstance described in this subparagraph is a circumstance-- 7i7 in which-- 7,i7 during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,april #a1 #bjbj1 there is a reduction1 as compared to ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 in the number of full-time equivalent employees of an eligible recipient2 and 7,,ii7 not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbj1 the eligible employer has eliminated the reduction in the number of full-time equivalent employees2 7ii7 in which-- 7,i7 during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,april #a1 #bjbj1 there is a reduction1 as compared to ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 in the salary or wages of #a or more employees of the eligible recipient2 and 7,,ii7 not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbj1 the eligible employer has eliminated the reduction in the salary or wages of such employees2 or 7iii7 in which the events described in clause 7i7 and 7ii7 occur4 7e7 ,application ,an eligible recipient seeking loan forgiveness under this section shall submit to the lender that originated the covered loan an application1 which shall include-- 7#a7 documentation verifying the number of full-time equivalent employees on payroll and pay rates for the periods described in subsection 7d71 including-- 7,a7 payroll tax filings reported to the ,internal ,revenue ,service2 and 7,b7 ,state income1 payroll1 and unemployment insurance filings2 7#b7 documentation1 including cancelled checks1 payment receipts1 transcripts of accounts1 or other documents verifying payments on covered mortgage obligations1 payments on covered lease obligations1 and covered utility payments2 7#c7 a certification from a representative of the eligible recipient authorized to make such certifications that-- 7,a7 the documentation presented is true and correct2 and 7,b7 the amount for which forgiveness is requested was used to retain employees1 make interest payments on a covered mortgage obligation1 make payments on a covered rent obligation1 or make covered utility payments2 and 7#d7 any other documentation the ,administrator determines necessary4 7f7 ,prohibition on forgiveness without documentation ,no eligible recipient shall receive forgiveness under this section without submitting to the lender that originated the covered loan the documentation required under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,decision ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a lender receives an application for loan forgiveness under this section from an eligible recipient1 the lender shall issue a decision on the an application4 7h7 ,safe harbor ,if a lender determines that an eligible recipient has accurately verified the payments for payroll costs1 payments on covered mortgage obligations1 payments on covered lease obligations1 or covered utility payments during covered period-- 7#a7 an enforcement action may not be taken against the lender under section #dg7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegt7e77 relating to loan forgiveness for the payments for payroll costs1 payments on covered mortgage obligations1 payments on covered lease obligations1 or covered utility payments1 as the case may be2 and 7#b7 the lender shall not be subject to any penalties by the ,administrator relating to loan forgiveness for the payments for payroll costs1 payments on covered mortgage obligations1 payments on covered lease obligations1 or covered utility payments1 as the case may be4 7i7 ,taxability ,canceled indebtedness under this section shall be excluded from gross income for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7j7 ,rule of construction ,the cancellation of indebtedness on a covered loan under this section shall not otherwise modify the terms and conditions of the covered loan4 7k7 ,regulations ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance and regulations implementing this section4 #aijjjf4 ,minority business development agency 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,agency means the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency of the ,department of ,commerce2 and 7#b7 the term minority business center means a ,business ,center of the ,agency4 7b7 ,education1 training1 and advising grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,agency may provide financial assistance in the form of grants to minority business centers to provide education1 training1 and advising to covered small business concerns4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,grants under this section shall be used for the education1 training1 and advising of covered small business concerns and their employees on-- 7,a7 accessing and applying for resources provided by the ,agency and other ,federal resources relating to access to capital and business resiliency2 7,b7 the hazards and prevention of the transmission and communication of ,,covid-#ai and other communicable diseases2 7,c7 the potential effects of ,,covid-#ai on the supply chains1 distribution1 and sale of products of covered small business concerns and the mitigation of those effects2 7,d7 the management and practice of telework to reduce possible transmission of ,,covid-#ai2 7,e7 the management and practice of remote customer service by electronic or other means2 7,f7 the risks of and mitigation of cyber threats in remote customer service or telework practices2 7,g7 the mitigation of the effects of reduced travel or outside activities on covered small business concerns during ,,covid-#ai or similar occurrences2 and 7,h7 any other relevant business practices necessary to mitigate the economic effects of ,,covid-#ai or similar occurrences4 7#c7 ,no matching funds required ,matching funds shall not be required for any grant under this section4 7#d7 ,goals and metrics 7,a7 ,in general ,goals and metrics for the funds made available under this section shall be jointly developed1 negotiated1 and agreed upon1 with full participation of both parties1 between the minority business centers and the ,agency1 which shall-- 7i7 take into consideration the extent of the circumstances relating to the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 or similar occurrences1 that affect covered small business concerns located in the areas covered by the minority business centers1 particularly in rural areas or economically distressed areas2 7ii7 generally follow the use of funds outlined in paragraph 7#b71 but shall not restrict the activities of minority business centers in responding to unique situations2 and 7iii7 encourage minority business centers to develop and provide services to covered small business concerns4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,agency shall make publicly available the methodology by which the ,agency and minority business centers jointly develop the metrics and goals described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7c7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 the ,agency may1 during the #c-month period that begins on the date of enactment of this ,act1 waive any matching requirement imposed on a minority business center or specialty center of the ,agency under a cooperative agreement between such a center and the ,agency if the applicable center is unable to raise funds1 or has suffered a loss of revenue1 because of the effects of ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,remaining compliant ,notwithstanding any provision of a cooperative agreement between the ,agency and a minority business center1 if1 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 such a center decides not to collect fees because of the economic consequences of ,,covid-#ai1 the center shall be considered to be in compliance with that agreement if-- 7,a7 the center notifies the ,agency with respect to that decision1 which the center may provide through electronic mail2 and 7,b7 the ,agency1 not later than #ae days after the date on which the center provides notice to the ,agency under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 confirms receipt of the notification under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 accepts the decision of the center4 #aijjjg4 ,contracting 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered entity means a small business concern or nonprofit organization-- 7#a7 that is a party to a contract with a ,federal agency2 and 7#b7 for which the contractor performance is adversely impacted as a result of ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,promotion of small business contracting 7#a7 ,small business contracting relief 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the head of the ,federal agency with which a covered entity has a contract shall provide the covered entity with the greater of-- 7i7 #cj additional days to carry out the responsibilities of the covered entity under the contract2 or 7ii7 an additional amount of time to carry out the responsibilities of the covered entity under the contract that the head of the ,federal agency determines to be appropriate after taking into consideration the severity of the adverse impact experienced by the covered entity4 7,b7 ,exclusion of mission-critical contracts ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any contract that the head of the ,federal agency that is a party to the contract determines is critical to carrying out the mission of the ,federal agency4 7#b7 ,payment continuation ,if the performance of all or any part of the work of a ,federal goods or services contract with a contractor that is a small business concern or a nonprofit organization in force and effect during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 is unavoidably delayed or interrupted by the inability of the employees of the small business concern or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 to access ,government facilities1 systems1 or other ,government-provided resources due to restrictions related to ,,covid-#ai that have been imposed by any authority or due to orders or instructions issued by the contracting agency in response to ,,covid-#ai-- 7,a7 the ,government shall pay the small business concern or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 upon the submission of the documentation required by the contract and according to the terms specified in the contract1 the prices stipulated in the contract for goods or services as if the small business concern or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 had rendered and the ,government accepted the goods or services2 and 7,b7 contractor delivery schedules shall be revised and the small business concern or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 shall be eligible for equitable adjustments based on the revised schedules4 7#c7 ,prompt payments ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during any period in which the ,president invokes the authorities of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 for any payment due by the head of a ,federal agency on a contract for an item of property or service provided-- 7,a7 with respect to a prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is a small business concern or nonprofit organization1 the head of the ,federal agency shall1 to the fullest extent permitted by law and to the maximum extent practicable1 establish an accelerated payment date of #ae days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received2 and 7,b7 with respect to a prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 that subcontracts with a small business concern or nonprofit organization1 the head of the ,federal agency shall1 to fullest extent permitted by law and to the maximum extent practicable1 establish an accelerated payment date of #ae days after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount due if the prime contractor agrees to make payments to the subcontractor in accordance with the accelerated payment date1 to the maximum extent practicable1 without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor4 7#d7 ,bar on multiple forms of contract relief ,a small business concern or nonprofit organization may not receive a modification of terms or assistance under more than #a paragraph of this subsection with respect to any single contract4 7c7 ,resolicitation of contracts with small business concerns ,during fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 a ,federal agency shall not cancel a contract in which the prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 is a small business concern that defaulted on the terms of the contract directly or indirectly due to the ,,covid-#ai unless the ,director of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization of the ,federal agency certifies that-- 7#a7 the contract is mission-critical2 7#b7 resolicitation of the contract would allow a faster delivery than the small business concern could provide2 and 7#c7 the resolicitation of the contract is1 to the greatest extent possible1 awarded to another small business concern4 7d7 #h7;a7 ,extension ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall allow a small business concern participating in the program established under section #h7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act on the date of enactment of this section1 to extend such participation by a period of #a year from the date of the concern's admission to the program4 #aijjjh4 ,united ,states ,treasury ,program ,management ,authority 7a7 ,authority ,to include additional financial institutions ,the ,department of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,administration1 the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 and the other ,federal financial regulatory agencies 7as defined in section #cac7r7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 shall establish criteria for insured depository institutions 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac771 institutions of the ,farm ,credit ,system chartered under the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq471 and other lenders that do not already participate in lending under programs of the ,administration1 to participate in the small business interruption loans program to provide loans under this section until the date on which the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 expires4 7b7 ,safety and soundness ,an insured depository institution 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac771 institution of the ,farm ,credit ,system chartered under the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq471 or other lender may only participate in the program established under this section if participation does not affect the safety and soundness of the institution or lender4 7c7 ,regulations for lenders and loans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall issue regulations and guidance in order to direct additional lenders under this section and establish terms and conditions for small business interruption loans under this section1 including terms concerning compensation1 underwriting standards1 interest rates1 and maturity4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the terms and conditions established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the following3 7,a7 ,a rate of interest that does not exceed the maximum permissible rate of interest available on a loan of comparable maturity under paragraph 7#cf7 of section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 as added by section #aijjjb7;a77#b7 of this division4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 are the same as the terms and conditions required under the following provisions of paragraph 7#cf7 of section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 as added by section #aijjjb7;a7 of this division3 7i7 ,subparagraph 7,d71 pertaining to borrower eligibility4 7ii7 ,subparagraph 7,e71 pertaining to the maximum loan amount4 7iii7 ,subparagraph 7,f77i71 pertaining to allowable uses of program loans4 7iv7 ,subparagraph 7,h71 pertaining to fee waivers4 7v7 ,subparagraph 7,n71 pertaining to loan deferment4 7,c7 ,a guarantee percentage that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 is the same as the guarantee percentage required under subparagraph 7,f7 of section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#b771 as added by section #aijjjb of this division4 7,d7 ,loan forgiveness under terms and conditions that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 are the same as the terms and conditions for loan forgiveness under section #aijjje of this division4 7d7 ,additional regulations generally ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may issue regulations and guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section4 7e7 ,certification ,as a condition of receiving a loan under this section1 a borrower shall certify under terms acceptable to the ,secretary of the ,treasury that the borrower-- 7#a7 does not have an application pending for a loan under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a772 and 7#b7 has not received such a loan during the period beginning on ,february #ae1 #bjbj and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7f7 ,program administration ,under the infrastructure of the ,department of the ,treasury and with guidance from the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator shall administer the program established under this section1 including the making and purchasing of guarantees on loans under the program1 until the date on which the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 expires4 7g7 ,criminal penalties ,a loan under this section shall be deemed to be a loan under the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 for purposes of section #af of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fde74 #aijjji4 ,emergency economic injury grants for additional covered entities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall provide grants to additional covered entities that have suffered a substantial economic injury 7as defined in section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b7771 directly or indirectly1 as a result of the public health emergency declared because of ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,additional covered entity defined ,the term additional covered entity means-- 7#a7 a business concern that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the business concern and that is assigned a ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code beginning with #ga2 #gb2 #dd2 #de2 and #habicj2 7#b7 a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 and 7#c7 if such person was in operation on or before ,january #ca1 #bjbj-- 7,a7 a individual who operates under a sole proprietorship or as an independent contractor2 7,b7 a cooperative that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the cooperative2 7,c7 an ,,esop 7as defined in section #c7q77#f7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q77#f777 that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the ,,esop2 7,d7 an organization serving veterans or members of the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in section #eja7;c77#ai7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 that is exempt from taxation under subsection 7a7 of such section72 7,e7 a private non-profit organization that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the organization2 or 7,f7 a start-up small business concern that employs not more than #ejj employees per physical location of the concern4 7c7 ,process ,the ,administrator shall use the existing direct loan application process administered under section #g7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77 to disburse grant funds1 to greatest extent possible1 within #c days after receiving an application from an additional covered entity4 7d7 ,verification ,before disbursing amounts under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall verify that the applicant is an additional covered entity4 7e7 ,exemption from affiliation rules ,for the purposes of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall suspend the application of the affiliation rules of the ,administration during the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbj and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 except that individual affiliates may not exceed the current small business size standard for the industry in which the affiliate operates1 and any group of affiliates may not receive more than #c times the maximum allowable grant amount under subsection 7f74 7f7 ,amount of grant ,the amount of a grant provided under this section shall be not more than #aj1jjj4 7g7 ,use of funds ,an additional covered entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds to address the direct effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including-- 7#a7 payroll support1 including paid sick1 medical1 or family leave and costs related to the continuation of health care benefits2 7#b7 maintaining payroll to retain employees during business disruptions or substantial slowdowns2 7#c7 meeting increased costs to obtain materials unavailable from the original source of the additional covered entity due to interrupted supply chains2 7#d7 making payments under a lease or mortgage loan1 or a contract for utility services1 related to a place of operation of the additional covered entity2 7#e7 repaying obligations that cannot be met due to revenue losses2 and 7#f7 other expenses1 as deemed appropriate by the ,administrator4 7h7 ,eligibility for additional assistance ,an additional covered entity that receives a grant under this section may also apply for a loan under subsections 7a7 or 7b7 of section #g of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf74 7i7 ,procedures ,the ,administrator shall establish procedures to verify and document the compliance of an additional covered entity that receives a grant under this section with the requirements under this section in order to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse of such grant funds4 7j7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of grants made under this section1 disaggregated by the number of grants made-- 7,a7 in an amount less than or equal to #a1jjj2 7,b7 in an amount greater than #b1jjj but less than or equal to #c1jjj2 7,c7 in an amount greater than #c1jjj but less than or equal to #d1jjj2 7,d7 in an amount greater than #d1jjj but less than or equal to #e1jjj2 7,e7 in an amount greater than #e1jjj but less than or equal to #f1jjj2 7,f7 in an amount greater than #f1jjj but less than or equal to #g1jjj2 7,g7 in an amount greater than #g1jjj but less than or equal to #h1jjj2 7,h7 in an amount greater than #h1jjj but less than or equal to #i1jjj2 and 7,i7 in an amount greater than #i1jjj but less than or equal to #aj1jjj2 7#b7 the average amount of a grant award2 7#c7 an analysis of the program established under this section and recommendations for improvement2 7#d7 the average time from receipt of an application to approval of grant under this section2 and 7#e7 the average time from approval of grant to disbursement of grant funds4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj to the ,administrator to carry out this section4 7l7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out grants under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjba4 #aijjaj4 ,resources and services in languages other than ,english 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall provide the resources and services made available by the ,administration to small business concerns in the #aj most commonly spoken languages1 other than ,english1 in the ,united ,states1 which shall include ,mandarin1 ,cantonese1 ,japanese1 and ,korean4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #be1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 #aijjaa4 ,subsidy for certain loan payments 7a7 ,definition of covered loan ,in this section1 the term covered loan means a loan that is-- 7#a7 guaranteed by the ,administration under-- 7,a7 section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 including a loan made under the ,community ,advantage ,pilot ,program of the ,administration2 or 7,b7 title ,v of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fie et seq472 or 7#b7 made by an intermediary to a small business concern using loans or grants received under section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m774 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 all borrowers are adversely affected by ,,covid-#ai2 7#b7 relief payments by the ,administration are appropriate for all borrowers2 and 7#c7 in addition to the relief provided under this division1 the ,administration should encourage lenders to provide payment deferments1 when appropriate1 and to extend the maturity of covered loans1 so as to avoid balloon payments or any requirement for increases in debt payments resulting from deferments provided by lenders during the period of the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7c7 ,principal and interest payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall pay the principal1 interest1 and any associated fees that are owed on a covered loan in a regular servicing status-- 7,a7 with respect to a covered loan made before the date of enactment of this ,act and not on deferment1 for the #f-month period beginning with the next payment due on the covered loan2 7,b7 with respect to a covered loan made before the date of enactment of this ,act and on deferment1 for the #f-month period beginning with the next payment due on the covered loan after the deferment period2 and 7,c7 with respect to a covered loan made during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #f months after such date of enactment1 for the #f-month period beginning with the first payment due on the covered loan4 7#b7 ,timing of payment ,the ,administrator shall begin making payments under paragraph 7#a7 on a covered loan not later than #cj days after the date on which the first such payment is due4 7#c7 ,application of payment ,any payment made by the ,administrator under paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied to the covered loan such that the borrower is relieved of the obligation to pay that amount4 7d7 ,other requirements ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 communicate and coordinate with the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 and ,state bank regulators to encourage those entities to not require lenders to increase their reserves on account of receiving payments made by the ,administrator under subsection 7c72 7#b7 waive statutory limits on maximum loan maturities for any covered loan durations where the lender provides a deferral and extends the maturity of covered loans during the #a-year period following the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 when necessary to provide more time because of the potential of higher volumes1 travel restrictions1 and the inability to access some properties during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 extend lender site visit requirements to-- 7,a7 not more than #fj days 7which may be extended at the discretion of the ,administration7 after the occurrence of an adverse event1 other than a payment default1 causing a loan to be classified as in liquidation2 and 7,b7 not more than #ij days after a payment default4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to make payments pursuant to subsection 7c7 with respect to a covered loan solely because the covered loan has been sold in the secondary market4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #af1hjj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 #aijjab4 ,temporary fee reductions 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the section is to waive borrower and lender fees on loans1 including a permanent fix to waive fees for veterans and their spouses4 7b7 ,administrative fee waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and to the extent that the cost of such elimination or reduction of fees is offset by appropriations1 with respect to each loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77 7including a recipient of assistance under the ,community ,advantage ,pilot ,program of the ,administration7 for which an application is approved or pending approval on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 in lieu of the fee otherwise applicable under section #g7;a77#bc77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#bc77;,a771 collect no fee or reduce fees to the maximum extent possible2 and 7,b7 in lieu of the fee otherwise applicable under section #g7;a77#ah77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ah77;,a771 collect no fee or reduce fees to the maximum extent possible4 7#b7 ,application of fee eliminations or reductions ,to the extent that amounts are made available to the ,administrator for the purpose of fee eliminations or reductions under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 first use any amounts provided to eliminate or reduce fees paid by small business borrowers under clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of section #g7;a77#ah77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ah77;,a771 to the maximum extent possible2 and 7,b7 then use any amounts provided to eliminate or reduce fees under #g7;a77#bc77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#bc77;,a774 7c7 ,exception ,to guarantee fee waiver for veterans ,section #g7;a77#ca77;,g7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca77;,g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 7d7 ,temporary fee elimination for the #ejd loan program 7#a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and to the extent the cost of such elimination in fees is offset by appropriations1 with respect to each project or loan guaranteed by the ,administrator pursuant to title ,v of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fie et seq47 for which an application is approved or pending approval on or after the date of enactment of this section-- 7,a7 the ,administrator shall1 in lieu of the fee otherwise applicable under section #ejc7;d77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fig7;d77#b771 collect no fee2 and 7,b7 a development company shall1 in lieu of the processing fee described under section #abj4iga7;a77#a7 of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to fees paid by borrowers71 or any successor thereto1 collect no fee4 7#b7 ,reimbursement for waived fees 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent that the cost of such payments is offset by appropriations1 the ,administrator shall reimburse each development company that does not collect a processing fee pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,amount ,the payment to a development company under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount equal to #a4e percent of the net debenture proceeds for which the development company does not collect a processing fee pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #aijjac4 ,guarantee amounts 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase loan guarantee amounts in order to mitigate risk for lenders and keep credit flowing1 including an emphasis on underserved borrowers4 7b7 #g7;a7 loan guarantees 7#a7 ,in general ,section #g7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking 71 such participation by the ,administration shall be equal to and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting or the ,community ,advantage ,pilot ,program of the ,administration71 such participation by the ,administration shall be equal to #ij percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of disbursement of the loan44 7#b7 ,termination ,effective ,september #cj1 #bjba1 section #g7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#b77;,a771 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,d71 and 7,e71 in an agreement to participate in a loan on a deferred basis under this subsection 7including a loan made under the ,preferred ,lenders ,program71 such participation by the ,administration shall be equal to-- 7i7 #ge percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of disbursement of the loan1 if such balance exceeds #aej1jjj2 or 7ii7 #he percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of disbursement of the loan1 if such balance is less than or equal to #aej1jjj4 4 7c7 ,express loan guarantee amounts and loan size increases 7#a7 ,temporary modification ,section #g7;a77#ca7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by striking with a guaranty rate of not more than #ej percent4 and inserting the following3 with a guarantee rate-- 7,i7 for a loan in an amount less than or equal to #cej1jjj1 of not more than #ij percent2 and 7,,ii7 for a loan in an amount greater than #cej1jjj1 of not more than #ge percent4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #cej1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,increase in availability ,effective ,september #cj1 #bjba1 section #g7;a77#ca7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ca771 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by striking guarantee rate and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting guarantee rate of not more than #ej percent42 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj4 #aijjad4 ,maximum loan amount and program levels for #g7;a7 loans 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to temporarily increase the maximum loan size in order to expand the reach of this long-term capital4 7b7 ,maximum loan amount ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 with respect to any loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77 for which an application is approved or pending approval on or after the date of enactment of this section1 the maximum loan amount shall be #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,program levels ,during each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 commitments for general business loans authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77 shall not exceed #ge1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,collateral requirements ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending ,september #cj1 #bjba1 with respect to each loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77-- 7#a7 no collateral shall be required on loans of #ajj1jjj and less made under this section2 and 7#b7 the ,administration shall establish appropriate collateral standards for loans over #ajj1jjj made under this section except that when a loan over #cej1jjj is not fully secured by business assets1 the ,administration shall not require that loan guarantors as described in subparagraph 7#c7 pledge personally owned assets including personal residences and other personally owned real estate as additional collateral on the loan4 7e7 ,personal guarantee ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending ,september #cj1 #bjba1 with respect to each loan guaranteed under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 no personal guarantee shall be required on loans to cooperatives4 #aijjae4 ,maximum loan amount for #ejd loans 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to make refinancing of fixed assets more flexible for small business concerns seeking immediate financing and relief from the ,,covid-#ai crisis4 7b7 ,temporary increase ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 with respect to each project or loan guaranteed by the ,administrator pursuant to title ,v of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fie et seq47 for which an application is approved or pending approval on or after the date of enactment of this section1 the maximum portion of a loan that is backed by the ,,cdc shall be #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,permanent increase for small manufacturers ,effective on ,october #a1 #bjba1 section #ejb7b77;,a77iii7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fif7b77;,a77iii77 is amended by striking #e1ejj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,refinancing not involving expansions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ejb7g7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fif7g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,refinancing not involving expansions 7i7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph-- 7,i7 the term borrower means a small business concern that submits an application to a development company for financing under this subparagraph2 7,,ii7 the term eligible fixed asset means tangible property relating to which the ,administrator may provide financing under this section2 and 7,,iii7 the term qualified debt means indebtedness-- 7aa7 that-- 7,,aa7 was incurred not less than #b years before the date of the application for assistance under this subparagraph2 7,,bb7 is a commercial loan2 7,,cc7 the proceeds of which were used to acquire an eligible fixed asset2 7,,dd7 was incurred for the benefit of the small business concern2 and 7,,ee7 is collateralized by eligible fixed assets2 and 7bb7 for which the borrower has been current on all payments for not less than #a year before the date of the application4 7ii7 ,authority ,a project that does not involve the expansion of a small business concern may include the refinancing of qualified debt if-- 7,i7 the amount of the financing is not more than #ij percent of the value of the collateral for the financing1 except that1 if the appraised value of the eligible fixed assets serving as collateral for the financing is less than the amount equal to #abe percent of the amount of the financing1 the borrower may provide additional cash or other collateral to eliminate any deficiency2 7,,ii7 the borrower has been in operation for all of the #b-year period ending on the date of the loan2 7,,iii7 the financing will provide a substantial benefit to the borrower when prepayment penalties1 financing fees1 and other financing costs are accounted for2 and 7,,iv7 for a financing for which the ,administrator determines there will be an additional cost attributable to the refinancing of the qualified debt1 the borrower agrees to pay a fee in an amount equal to the anticipated additional cost4 7iii7 ,financing for business expenses 7,i7 ,financing for business expenses ,the ,administrator may provide financing to a borrower that receives financing that includes a refinancing of qualified debt under clause 7ii71 in addition to the refinancing under clause 7ii71 to be used solely for the payment of business expenses4 7,,ii7 ,application for financing ,an application for financing under subclause 7,i7 shall include-- 7aa7 a specific description of the expenses for which the additional financing is requested2 and 7bb7 an itemization of the amount of each expense4 7,,iii7 ,condition on additional financing ,a borrower may not use any part of the financing under this clause for non-business purposes4 7iv7 ,loans based on jobs 7,i7 ,job creation and retention goals 7aa7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide financing under this subparagraph for a borrower that meets the job creation goals under subsection 7d7 or 7e7 of section #eja4 7bb7 ,alternate job retention goal ,the ,administrator may provide financing under this subparagraph to a borrower that does not meet the goals described in item 7aa7 in an amount that is not more than the product obtained by multiplying the number of employees of the borrower by #ge1jjj4 7,,ii7 ,number of employees ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the number of employees of a borrower is equal to the sum of-- 7aa7 the number of full-time employees of the borrower on the date on which the borrower applies for a loan under this subparagraph2 and 7bb7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,,aa7 the number of part-time employees of the borrower on the date on which the borrower applies for a loan under this subparagraph2 by 7,,bb7 the quotient obtained by dividing the average number of hours each part time employee of the borrower works each week by #dj4 7v7 ,nondelegation ,notwithstanding section #ejh7;e71 the ,administrator may not permit a premier certified lender to approve or disapprove an application for assistance under this subparagraph4 7vi7 ,total amount of loans ,the ,administrator may provide not more than a total of #g1ejj1jjj1jjj of financing under this subparagraph for each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #eba of division ,e of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fif note7 is repealed4 7e7 #ejd debt refinance with expansion ,section #ejb7g77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aidh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fif7g77;,b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ej and inserting #ajj4 7c7 ,express program ,an accredited lender certified company1 may1 with respect to a covered loan1 take any of the following actions with respect to the loan3 7#a7 ,any action described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j7 of subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,if the borrower is not delinquent with respect to the loan payments-- 7,a7 permit the loan to subordinate to a new third party lender loan for the purposes of refinancing that third party lender loan1 except that no refinanced amount with respect to the loan may be increased in order to provide cash to the borrower2 7,b7 permit a new party to assume responsibility for the loan if the original borrower remains on the loan as the original guarantor2 7,c7 obtain force placed insurance coverage for the loan if the borrower has allowed insurance coverage with respect to the loan to lapse2 and 7,d7 endorse an insurance check with respect to the property that is financed by the loan in an amount that is less than #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,certify that the loan is compliant with the appraisal requirements and environmental policies and procedures applicable to the loan under ,standard ,operating ,procedure #ej #aj #e7,k7 of the ,administration1 effective ,april #a1 #bjai1 or any successor ,standard ,operating ,procedure4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term accredited lender certified company means a certified development company that meets the requirements under section #ejg7;b71 including a certified development company that the ,administration has designated as an accredited lender under such section #ejg7;b72 and 7#b7 the term covered loan-- 7,a7 means a loan made under subsection 7a7 in an amount that is not more than #ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 does not include a loan made to a borrower that is a franchise that1 or is in an industry that1 has a high rate of default1 as annually determined by the ,administrator4 4 #aijjaf4 ,economic injury disaster loans improvements 7a7 ,approval and ability ,to repay for certain loans ,with respect to a loan made under section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic that does not exceed #cej1jjj1 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 may approve an applicant based solely on the credit score of the applicant and shall not require an applicant to submit a tax return or a tax return transcript for such approval2 or 7#b7 use alternative appropriate methods to determine an applicant's ability to repay4 7b7 ,emergencies involving federal primary responsibility qualifying for small business administration assistance ,section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or at the end2 7#d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7#e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 an emergency involving ,federal primary responsibility determined to exist by the ,president under the section #eja7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7;b772 or 2 and 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking or 7,c7 and inserting 7,c71 or 7,d72 7,b7 by striking disaster declaration each place it appears and inserting disaster or emergency declaration2 7,c7 by striking disaster has occurred and inserting disaster or emergency has occurred2 7,d7 by striking such disaster and inserting such disaster or emergency2 and 7,e7 by striking disaster stricken and inserting disaster- or emergency-stricken2 and 7#g7 in the flush matter following subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 3 ,provided further1 that for purposes of subparagraph 7,d71 the ,administrator shall deem that such an emergency affects each ,state or subdivision thereof 7including counties71 and that each ,state or subdivision has sufficient economic damage to small business concerns to qualify for assistance under this paragraph and the ,administrator shall accept applications for such assistance immediately44 7c7 ,credit elsewhere2 no personal guarantee ,the flush matter following subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated7 of section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 is amended by striking ,that no loan or guarantee and all that follows through credit elsewhere and inserting the following3 ,with respect to a loan made under this paragraph to a cooperative1 the ,administrator shall not require a personal guarantee for such a loan4 7d7 ,eligibility of cooperatives ,section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 is amended by striking small agricultural cooperative and inserting small cooperative4 7e7 ,additional amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration may increase by #bj percent the amount received by an eligible small business concern under section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 to cover continuity-of-operations and risk mitigation improvements1 including telework capability1 offsite record keeping1 redundancy1 the administrative costs of establishing paid sick leave1 and presenteeism prevention4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term eligible small business concern means a small business concern that-- 7,a7 meets the applicable size standard established under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 and 7,b7 is receiving assistance under section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77 related to ,,covid-#ai4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out the loan program under section #g7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77#b77-- 7#a7 #agg1jjj1jjj for administration costs2 and 7#b7 #be1jjj1jjj1jjj to provide loans or other assistance4 #aijjag4 ,recovery assistance for microbusinesses 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to allow lenders to deploy more capital1 give borrowers more time to repay1 increase rural lending1 and cut technical assistance red tape4 7b7 ,loans to intermediaries 7#a7 ,in general ,section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7i7 by striking and #f1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the aggregate12 and 7ii7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and #d1ejj1jjj in any of those remaining years2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 each place that term appears and inserting subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,g72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 ,in general ,in addition to grants made under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,g71 each intermediary shall be eligible to receive a grant equal to #e percent of the total outstanding balance of loans made to the intermediary under this subsection if-- 7,i7 the intermediary provides not less than #be percent of its loans to small business concerns located in or owned by one or more residents of an economically distressed area2 or 7,,ii7 the intermediary has a portfolio of loans made under this subsection-- 7aa7 that averages not more than #aj1jjj during the period of the intermediary's participation in the program2 or 7bb7 of which not less than #be percent is serving rural areas during the period of the intermediary's participation in the program4 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,grant amounts based on appropriations ,in any fiscal year in which the amount appropriated to make grants under subparagraph 7,a7 is sufficient to provide to each intermediary that receives a loan under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 a grant of not less than #be percent of the total outstanding balance of loans made to the intermediary under this subsection1 the ,administration shall make a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 to each intermediary of not less than #be percent and not more than #cj percent of that total outstanding balance for the intermediary4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,program funding for microloans ,under the program authorized by this subsection1 the ,administration may fund1 on a competitive basis1 not more than #cjj intermediaries4 4 7#b7 ,adjustment to microloan limits ,effective on ,october #a1 #bjba1 section #g7m77#c77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#c77;,c771 as amended by paragraph 7#a77;,a71 is further amended-- 7,a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and by inserting #g1jjj1jjj and 7,b7 by striking #d1ejj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,temporary waiver of technical assistance grants matching requirements and flexibility on pre- and post-,loan assistance ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,administration shall waive-- 7#a7 the requirement to contribute non-,federal funds under section #g7m77#d77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#d77;,b772 and 7#b7 the limitation on amounts allowed to be expended to provide information and technical assistance under clause 7i7 of section #g7m77#d77;,e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#d77;,e77 and entering into third party contracts to provide technical assistance under clause 7ii7 of such section #g7m77#d77;,e74 7d7 ,temporary duration of loans to borrowers 7#a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the duration of a loan made by an eligible intermediary under section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77-- 7,a7 to an existing borrower may be extended to not more than #h years2 and 7,b7 to a new borrower may be not more than #h years4 7#b7 ,reversion ,on and after ,october #a1 #bjba1 the duration of a loan made by an eligible intermediary to a borrower under section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77 shall be #g years or such other amount established by the ,administrator4 7e7 ,program levels ,section #bj of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,microloan program ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 the ,administration is authorized to make-- 7#a7 #hj1jjj1jjj in technical assistance grants1 as provided in section #g7m72 and 7#b7 #aaj1jjj1jjj in direct loans1 as provided in section #g7m74 4 #aijjah4 ,additional leverage for small businesses affected by the ,,covid-#ai outbreak 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7;b77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,additional leverage base on investment 7i7 ,exclusion of amounts ,in calculating the outstanding leverage of a company for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 the ,administrator shall exclude the amount of leverage outstanding to covered small businesses1 not to exceed an amount equal to #ajj1jjj1jjj1 if the amount excluded is used exclusively for working capital purposes4 7ii7 ,covered small business defined ,in this subparagraph1 the term covered small business means a small business concern is located in a ,state or territory of the ,united ,states with at least one confirmed or presumed positive case of ,,covid-#ai4 4 7b7 ,application ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for purposes of additional leverage requested under subparagraph 7,e7 of section #cjc7;b77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh1 as added by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall approve or deny such request within #ad calendar days of receipt by the ,administrator of the request4 #aijjai4 ,state ,trade ,expansion ,program 7a7 ,reimbursement ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall reimburse any recipient of assistance under section #bb7l7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdi7l77 for financial losses relating to a foreign trade mission or a trade show exhibition that was cancelled solely due to a public health emergency declared due to ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,budget plan revisions ,section #bb7l77#c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdi7l77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by inserting 1 including a budget plan for use of funds awarded under this subsection before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,budget plan revisions 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subsection may revise the budget plan of the ,state submitted under subparagraph 7,d7 after the disbursal of grant funds if-- 7,i7 the revision complies with allowable uses of grant funds under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 such ,state submits notification of the revision to the ,associate ,administrator4 7ii7 ,exception ,if a revision under clause 7i7 reallocates #aj percent or more of the amounts described in the budget plan of the ,state submitted under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,state may not implement the revised budget plan without the approval of the ,associate ,administrator1 unless the ,associate ,administrator fails to approve or deny the revised plan within #aj days after receipt of such revised plan4 4 #aijjbj4 ,emergency rulemaking authority ,not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue regulations to carry out this division and the amendments made by this division without regard to the notice requirements under section #eec7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,t ,revenue provisions #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,emergency ,pension ,plan ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,health-related tax relief ,sec4 #aja4 ,payroll credit for ,,covid-#ai charity care provided by hospitals4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,payroll credit for ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,restoration of limitations on reconciliation of tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan with advance payments of such credit4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,improving affordability by reducing premium costs for consumers4 ,title ,,ii--,economic ,stimulus ,subtitle ,a--,economic assistance payments ,sec4 #bja4 #bjbj economic assistance payments to individuals4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,economic assistance payments to certain ,federal beneficiaries4 ,subtitle ,b--,earned income tax credit ,sec4 #baa4 ,strengthening the earned income tax credit for individuals with no qualifying children4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,taxpayer eligible for childless earned income credit in case of qualifying children who fail to meet certain identification requirements4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,credit allowed in case of certain separated spouses4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,elimination of disqualified investment income test4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,application of earned income tax credit in possessions of the ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,c--,child tax credit ,sec4 #bba4 ,child tax credit fully refundable for #bjbj through #bjbe4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,application of child tax credit in possessions4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,increased child tax credit for children who have not attained age #f4 ,subtitle ,d--,dependent care assistance ,sec4 #bca4 ,refundability and enhancement of child and dependent care tax credit4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,increase in exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance4 ,subtitle ,e--,net operating losses ,sec4 #bda4 ,five-year carryback of net operating losses and temporary suspension of taxable income limitation4 ,subtitle ,f--,employee retention credit ,sec4 #bea4 ,payroll credit for certain employers affected by ,,covid-#ai4 ,subtitle ,g--,credits for paid sick and family leave ,sec4 #bfa4 ,extension of credits4 ,sec4 #bfb4 ,repeal of reduced rate of credit for certain leave4 ,sec4 #bfc4 ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments allowed tax credits for paid sick and paid family and medical leave4 ,sec4 #bfd4 ,credits not allowed to certain large employers4 ,sec4 #bfe4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,iii--,administrative ,sec4 #cja4 ,delay of certain deadlines4 ,title ,,iv--,retirement provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,special rules for use of retirement funds4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,single-employer plan funding rules4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,temporary waiver of required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,modification of special rules for minimum funding standards for community newspaper plans4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,application of cooperative and small employer charity pension plan rules to certain charitable employers whose primary exempt purpose is providing services with respect to mothers and children4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,extended amortization for single employer plans4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,extension of pension funding stabilization percentages for single employer plans4 ,title ,v--,rehabilitation for multiemployer pensions ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration2 establishment2 powers4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,loan program for multiemployer defined benefit plans4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,coordination with withdrawal liability and funding rules4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,issuance of ,treasury bonds4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,reports of plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,,pbgc financial assistance4 ,i ,health-related tax relief #aja4 ,payroll credit for ,,covid-#ai charity care provided by hospitals 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of an employer which is an eligible hospital1 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for each calendar quarter an amount equal to #ij percent of the ,,covid-related charity care furnished by such hospital during such calendar quarter4 7b7 ,limitations and refundability 7#a7 ,credit limited to certain employment taxes ,the credit allowed by subsection 7a7 with respect to any calendar quarter shall not exceed the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 of such ,code for such calendar quarter 7reduced by any credits allowed under subsection 7e7 or 7f7 of section #caaa of such ,code1 or under section #gjja or #gjjc of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 for such quarter7 on the wages paid with respect to the employment of all employees of the employer4 7#b7 ,refundability of excess credit 7,a7 ,in general ,if the amount of the credit under subsection 7a7 exceeds the limitation of paragraph 7#a7 for any calendar quarter1 such excess shall be treated as an overpayment that shall be refunded under sections #fdjb7;a7 and #fdac7;b7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,treatment of payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts due to an employer under this paragraph shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section4 7c7 ,eligible hospital ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible hospital means a subsection 7d7 hospital as defined in section #ahhf7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#a77;,b77 or a critical access hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm77#a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm77#a774 7d7 ,,covid-,related charity care ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the term ,,covid-related charity care means1 with respect to any eligible hospital1 so much of the specified charity care furnished by such hospital as relates to items and services furnished in the ,united ,states for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a related condition4 7#b7 ,specified charity care ,the term specified charity care means1 with respect to an eligible hospital1 the cost of charity care of such hospital as defined for purposes of the ,medicare ,cost ,report ,worksheet ,s-#aj4 7e7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,denial of double benefit ,for purposes of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 any deduction otherwise allowable under such chapter for any ,,covid-related charity care shall be reduced by the amount of the credit allowed under this section with respect to such care4 7#b7 ,documentation ,no credit shall be allowed under this section unless the employer maintains such documentation as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe to establish such employer's eligibility for the credit allowed under this section 7and the amount thereof74 7#c7 ,election not to have section apply ,this section shall not apply with respect to any employer for any calendar quarter if such employer elects 7at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe7 not to have this section apply4 7#d7 ,certain terms ,any term used in this section which is also used in chapter #ba of such ,code shall have the same meaning as when used in such chapter4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section1 including-- 7#a7 regulations or other guidance 7prescribed after consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services7 which identify specific items and services which are considered for purposes of subsection 7d77#a7 to be for the treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a related condition2 7#b7 regulations or other guidance to effectuate the purposes of the limitations under this section2 7#c7 regulations or other guidance to minimize compliance and record-keeping burdens under this section2 7#d7 regulations or other guidance providing for a waiver of penalties for the failure to deposit taxes imposed under section #caaa7;a7 of such ,code in anticipation of the allowance of the credit allowed under this section2 7#e7 regulations or other guidance for recapturing the benefit of credits determined under this section in cases where there is a subsequent adjustment to the credit determined under subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 regulations or other guidance regarding the treatment of certified professional employer organizations1 as described in section #ceaa of such ,code4 7g7 ,application of section 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall apply only to ,,covid-related charity care which is furnished during the period beginning on ,february #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,treatment of certain care furnished before date of enactment ,for purposes of this section1 any ,,covid-related charity care which is furnished after ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 and before the calendar quarter which includes the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be treated as having been furnished in such calendar quarter4 7h7 ,transfers to ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund ,there are hereby appropriated to the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund established under section #bja of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7 amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the ,treasury by reason of this section 7without regard to this subsection74 ,amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such ,trust ,fund had this section not been enacted4 7i7 ,coordination with ,,dsh payments ,section #ahhf7r7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7r77 is amended-- 7#a7 n paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 8subject to paragraph 7#d710 before 8for fiscal year #bjad02 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,special rule for ,,covid-related charity care ,the ,secretary shall1 beginning in the first fiscal year in which the factor described in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 is calculated based on a cost reporting period that includes any portion of calendar year #bjbj1 exclude the amount of the payroll credit for ,,covid-#ai charity care allowed under section #aja7;a7 of the ,emergency ,pension ,plan ,relief ,act of #bjbj provided to a subsection 7d7 hospital1 from the calculation of such factor4 4 #ajb4 ,payroll credit for ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of an employer which is an eligible hospital1 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for each calendar quarter an amount equal to #ij percent of the ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures paid or incurred by such hospital during such calendar quarter4 7b7 ,limitations and refundability 7#a7 ,credit limited to certain employment taxes ,the credit allowed by subsection 7a7 with respect to any calendar quarter shall not exceed the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 of such ,code for such calendar quarter 7reduced by any credits allowed under subsection 7e7 or 7f7 of section #caaa of such ,code1 under section #gjja or #gjjc of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act1 or under the preceding section of this ,act1 for such quarter7 on the wages paid with respect to the employment of all employees of the employer4 7#b7 ,refundability of excess credit 7,a7 ,in general ,if the amount of the credit under subsection 7a7 exceeds the limitation of paragraph 7#a7 for any calendar quarter1 such excess shall be treated as an overpayment that shall be refunded under sections #fdjb7;a7 and #fdac7;b7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,treatment of payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts due to an employer under this paragraph shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section4 7c7 ,eligible hospital ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible hospital means a subsection 7d7 hospital as defined in section #ahhf7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#a77;,b77 or a critical access hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm77#a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm77#a7774 7d7 ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the term ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures means amounts paid or incurred by an eligible hospital for-- 7,a7 the purchase or construction of a temporary structure in the ,united ,states for specified ,,covid-related purposes1 7,b7 the lease of any structure in the ,united ,states for specified ,,covid-related purposes if the term of such lease is not greater than #b years1 7,c7 the retrofitting of any existing permanent structure in the ,united ,states for specified ,,covid-related purposes1 and 7,d7 any property for use in a structure described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 for specified ,,covid-related purposes if such property is of a character which is subject to the allowance for depreciation provided in section #afg of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,specified ,,covid-related purposes ,the term specified ,,covid-related purposes means the diagnosis1 prevention1 or treatment of ,,covid-#ai or a related condition4 7#c7 ,temporary structure ,the term temporary structure means a tent or such other structure which by its design or nature is not suitable to serve as a permanent structure4 7#d7 ,coordination with government grants ,the ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures taken into account under this section by any eligible hospital shall be reduced by any amounts provided by any ,federal1 ,state1 or local government for purposes of making or reimbursing such expenditures4 7e7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,denial of double benefit ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf-- 7,a7 the basis of any property with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section shall be reduced by the amount of such credit1 and 7,b7 such reduction shall be taken into account before determining the amount of any deduction1 or allowance for depreciation or amortization1 with respect to such property for purposes of such ,code4 7#b7 ,recapture of gain ,if an eligible hospital disposes of any property with respect to which a credit was allowed under this section and any gain is determined on such disposition under section #ajja of such ,code1 the tax imposed under chapter #a of such ,code on such hospital shall be increased by the amount of such gain4 ,the preceding sentence shall apply without regard to whether such eligible hospital is otherwise exempt from1 or not subject to1 the taxes otherwise imposed under such chapter4 7#c7 ,documentation ,no credit shall be allowed under this section unless the employer maintains such documentation as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe to establish such employer's eligibility for the credit allowed under this section 7and the amount thereof74 7#d7 ,election not to have section apply ,this section shall not apply with respect to any employer for any calendar quarter if such employer elects 7at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe7 not to have this section apply4 7#e7 ,certain terms ,any term used in this section which is also used in chapter #ba of such ,code shall have the same meaning as when used in such chapter4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section1 including-- 7#a7 regulations or other guidance to effectuate the purposes of the limitations under this section1 7#b7 regulations or other guidance to minimize compliance and record-keeping burdens under this section1 7#c7 regulations or other guidance providing for a waiver of penalties for the failure to deposit taxes imposed under section #caaa7;a7 in anticipation of the allowance of the credit allowed under this section1 7#d7 regulations or other guidance for recapturing the benefit of credits determined under this section in cases where there is a subsequent adjustment to the credit determined under subsection 7a71 7#e7 regulations or other guidance 7prescribed after consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services7 which identify specific items and services which are considered for purposes of subsection 7d77#b7 to be for specified ,,covid-related purposes1 and 7#f7 regulations or other guidance regarding the treatment of certified professional employer organizations1 as described in section #ceaa of such ,code4 7g7 ,application of section 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall apply only to ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures which are paid or incurred during the period beginning on ,february #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,treatment of certain expenditures made before date of enactment ,for purposes of this section1 any ,,covid-#ai hospital facility expenditures which are paid or incurred after ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 and before the calendar quarter which includes the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be treated as having been furnished in such calendar quarter4 7h7 ,transfers to ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund ,there are hereby appropriated to the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund established under section #bja of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7 amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the ,treasury by reason of this section 7without regard to this subsection74 ,amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such ,trust ,fund had this section not been enacted4 #ajc4 ,restoration of limitations on reconciliation of tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan with advance payments of such credit 7a7 ,in general ,section #cf;,b7f77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a taxpayer whose household income is less than #ejj percent of the poverty line for the size of the family involved for the taxable year1 the amount of the increase under subparagraph 7,a7 shall in no event exceed the applicable dollar amount determined in accordance with the following table 7one-half of such amount in the case of a taxpayer whose tax is determined under section #a7;c7 for the taxable year73 ,if the household income 7expressed as a percent of poverty line7 is3,the applicable dollar amount is3 ,less than #bjjfjj ,at least #bjj but less than #beja1jjj ,at least #bej but less than #cjja1ejj ,at least #cjj but less than #cejb1jjj ,at least #cej but less than #djjb1ejj ,at least #djj but less than #dejc1jjj ,at least #dej but less than #ejjc1ejj4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #ajd4 ,improving affordability by reducing premium costs for consumers 7a7 ,in general ,section #cf;,b7b77#c77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,applicable percentage ,the applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase1 on a sliding scale in a linear manner1 from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier3 ,in the case of household income 7expressed as a percent of poverty line7 within the following income tier3,the initial premiumpercentage is--,the final premium percentage is-- ,over #ajj4j percent up to #aej4j percent#j4jj4j #aej4j percent up to #bjj4j percent#j4jc4j #bjj4j percent up to #bej4j percent#c4jd4j #bej4j percent up to #cjj4j percent#d4jf4j #cjj4j percent up to #djj4j percent#f4jh4e #djj4j percent and higher#h4eh4e 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cf;,b7c77#a77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking but does not exceed #djj percent4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,,ii ,economic ,stimulus ,a ,economic assistance payments #bja4 #bjbj economic assistance payments to individuals 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,b of chapter #fe of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fdca4 #bjbj economic assistance payments to individuals 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of an eligible individual1 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by subtitle ,a for the first taxable year beginning in #bjbj an amount equal to the economic assistance amount determined for such taxable year4 7b7 ,economic assistance amount ,for purposes of this section1 the term economic assistance amount means1 with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year1 the sum of-- 7#a7 #a1ejj 7#c1jjj in the case of a joint return71 plus 7#b7 #a1ejj multiplied by the number of qualifying children 7within the meaning of section #bd7;c77 of the taxpayer for such taxable year 7not in excess of #c such children74 7c7 ,phaseout based on adjusted gross income 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of the credit allowed by subsection 7a7 7determined without regard to this subsection and subsection 7f77 shall be reduced 7but not below zero7 by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount as-- 7,a7 the excess 7if any7 of the adjusted gross income for the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjbj over the applicable phaseout amount1 bears to 7,b7 #ej percent of the applicable phaseout amount4 7#b7 ,applicable phaseout amount ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term applicable phaseout amount means-- 7,a7 #aej1jjj in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse 7as defined in section #b7;a771 7,b7 #aab1ejj in the case of a head of household 7as defined in section #b7;b771 and 7,c7 #ge1jjj in any other case4 7#c7 ,adjusted gross income ,for purposes of this subsection 7other than this paragraph71 the term adjusted gross income means adjusted gross income determined without regard to sections #iaa1 #ica1 and #icc4 7d7 ,eligible individual ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible individual means any individual other than-- 7#a7 any nonresident alien individual1 7#b7 any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section #aea is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins1 and 7#c7 an estate or trust4 7e7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,credit treated as refundable ,the credit allowed by subsection 7a7 shall be treated as allowed by subpart ,c of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a4 7#b7 ,treatment of credit and advance payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any credit under subsection 7a7 and any credit or refund under subsection 7g7 shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section4 7#c7 ,identification number requirement ,an individual shall not be taken into account in determining the amount of the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 unless the taxpayer identification number of such individual is included on the return of tax for the taxable year4 7f7 ,coordination with advance refunds of credit 7#a7 ,reduction of refundable credit ,the amount of the credit which would 7but for this paragraph7 be allowable under subsection 7a7 shall be reduced 7but not below zero7 by the aggregate refunds and credits made or allowed to the taxpayer under subsection 7g7 and the aggregate payments to which the taxpayer 7or a qualifying child 7within the meaning of section #bd7;c77 of the taxpayer7 is entitled under section #bjb of the ,,covid-#ai ,tax ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 ,any failure to so reduce the credit shall be treated as arising out of a mathematical or clerical error and assessed according to section #fbac7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,recapture of payments in excess of refundable credit 7,a7 ,in general ,if the sum of the aggregate refunds and credits made or allowed to the taxpayer under subsection 7g7 and the aggregate payments to which the taxpayer 7or a qualifying child 7within the meaning of section #bd7;c77 of the taxpayer7 is entitled under section #bjb of the ,,covid-#ai ,tax ,relief ,act of #bjbj exceeds the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 7determined without regard to paragraph 7#a771 the tax imposed under chapter #a for the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjbj shall be increased by the amount of such excess4 7,b7 ,election to spread recapture over #c years ,in the case of a taxpayer who elects 7at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may provide7 the application of this subparagraph1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply and the tax imposed under chapter #a shall be increased by #a_/c of the excess described in subparagraph 7,a7 in the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjbj and in each of the #b immediately following taxable years4 7,c7 ,certain taxpayers not subject to recapture ,in the case of a taxpayer that is not required to file a return with respect to income taxes under subtitle ,a for the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjbj1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply4 7#c7 ,joint returns ,in the case of a refund or credit made or allowed under subsection 7g7 with respect to a joint return1 half of such refund or credit shall be treated as having been made or allowed to each individual filing such return4 7g7 ,advance refunds and credits 7#a7 ,in general ,each taxpayer who was an eligible individual for such taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjai shall be treated as having made a payment against the tax imposed by chapter #a for such first taxable year in an amount equal to the economic assistance amount 7as defined subsection 7b77 determined for the applicable prior taxable year4 7#b7 ,applicable prior taxable year ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term applicable prior taxable year means-- 7,a7 the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjai1 or 7,b7 if information regarding such taxable year is not available to the ,secretary 7determined without regard to subsection 7h77#a771 the taxpayer's first taxable year beginning in #bjah4 7#c7 ,timing of payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to the provisions of this title1 refund or credit any overpayment attributable to paragraph 7#a7 as rapidly as possible4 7,b7 ,termination of payment authority ,no refund or credit shall be made or allowed under this subsection after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#d7 ,coordination with payments to social security administration recipients ,this subsection shall not apply with respect to any taxpayer entitled to a payment under section #bjb of the ,,covid-#ai ,tax ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 7#e7 ,no interest ,no interest shall be allowed on any overpayment attributable to this section4 7#f7 ,information provided to taxpayers ,as soon as practicable1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make best efforts to inform every taxpayer that amounts received pursuant to this subsection may be subject to recapture under subsection 7f77#b71 and 7,b7 develop an ,internet tool allowing taxpayers to determine the amount of such recapture using input from the taxpayer4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section1 including-- 7#a7 regulations or other guidance providing taxpayers with respect to whom information for neither taxable year described in subsection 7g77#b7 is available to the ,secretary the opportunity to provide the ,secretary information sufficient to allow the ,secretary to determine the amount of the credit or refund for such taxpayer under subsection 7g71 and 7#b7 regulations or other guidance providing for the proper treatment of joint returns and taxpayers with qualifying children if any individual taken into account under this section with respect to such joint return or by such taxpayer is an eligible individual 7as defined in section #bjb7;b7 of the ,,covid-#ai ,tax ,relief ,act of #bjbj4 7i7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall carry out a robust and comprehensive outreach program to ensure that all taxpayers described in subsection 7h77#a7 learn of their eligibility for the advance refunds and credits under subsection 7g72 are advised of the opportunity to receive such advance refunds and credits as provided under subsection 7h77#a72 and are provided assistance in applying for such advance refunds and credits4 ,in conducting such outreach program1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with other government1 ,state1 and local agencies2 federal partners2 and community-based nonprofit organizations that regularly interface with such taxpayers4 4 7b7 ,treatment of certain possessions 7#a7 ,payments to possessions with mirror code tax systems ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall pay to each possession of the ,united ,states which has a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss 7if any7 to that possession by reason of the amendments made by this section4 ,such amounts shall be determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession4 7#b7 ,payments to other possessions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall pay to each possession of the ,united ,states which does not have a mirror code tax system amounts estimated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury as being equal to the aggregate benefits 7if any7 that would have been provided to residents of such possession by reason of the amendments made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession4 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply unless the respective possession has a plan1 which has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 under which such possession will promptly distribute such payments to its residents4 7#c7 ,coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes ,no credit shall be allowed against ,united ,states income taxes under section #fdca of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7as amended by this section71 nor shall any credit or refund be made or allowed under subsection 7g7 of such section1 to any person-- 7,a7 to whom a credit is allowed against taxes imposed by the possession by reason of the amendments made by this section1 or 7,b7 who is eligible for a payment under a plan described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,mirror code tax system ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term mirror code tax system means1 with respect to any possession of the ,united ,states1 the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the ,united ,states as if such possession were the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,administrative provisions 7#a7 ,definition of deficiency ,section #fbaa7;b77#d77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #afh7k77#d7 and inserting #afh7k77#d71 and #fdca4 7#b7 ,mathematical or clerical error authority ,section #fbac7;g77#b7 of such ,code is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or section #fdca 7relating to economic assistance payments to individuals7 before the comma at the end of subparagraph 7,h71 and 7,b7 by striking or #cb in subparagraph 7,l7 and inserting #cb1 or #fdca4 7#c7 ,exemption from offsets ,so much of any overpayment1 credit1 refund1 or payment as is attributable to the application of section #fdca of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf shall not be subject to reduction1 offset1 or levy under section #fcca or subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 or 7f7 of section #fdjb of such ,code or under section #cgaf or #cgbj;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,treatment of credit and advance payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any credit under section #fdca7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 any credit or refund under section #fdca7;g7 of such ,code1 and any payment under subsection 7b7 of this section1 shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section #acbd4 7d7 ,appropriations ,to carry out this section 7#a7 ,in general ,immediately upon the enactment of this ,act1 the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbj-- 7,a7 ,for an additional amount for ,department of the ,treasury--,bureau of ,fiscal ,services--,salaries and ,expenses1 #gh1fej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7,b7 ,for an additional amount for ,department of the ,treasury--,internal ,revenue ,service--,taxpayer ,services1 #adh1gjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,reports ,no later than #ae days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing the expected use of the funds provided by paragraph 7#a74 ,beginning #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a quarterly report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing the actual expenditure of funds provided by paragraph 7#a7 and the expected expenditure of such funds in the subsequent quarter4 7#c7 ,transfer authority ,in addition to the authority provided in section #aja of title ,i of division ,c of ,public ,law #aaf-ic1 the funds provided to the ,internal ,revenue ,service in paragraph 7#a7 may be transferred among accounts of the ,internal ,revenue ,service to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to coronavirus4 ,on the date of any such transfer1 the ,commissioner shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate of such transfer4 #bjb4 ,economic assistance payments to certain ,federal beneficiaries 7a7 ,payment authorities and amounts 7#a7 ,base amount payments ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall disburse a base amount payment to each individual who1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is an eligible individual4 ,such payment shall be in the amount that would be paid under section #fdca7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for a single taxpayer with no qualifying children4 7#b7 ,income supplement amount payments ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall disburse income supplement amount payments to each individual who1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is an eligible individual4 ,the total of such payments to each such individual shall equal the amount defined in #fdca7;c77#a77;,b77ii7 for a single taxpayer with no qualifying children4 7b7 ,eligible individual 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 an eligible individual is an individual who1 for the last month that ends prior to the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 is entitled to a social security insurance benefit described in paragraph 7#b72 or 7,b7 is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,social security benefit described ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a social security insurance benefit described in this paragraph is any monthly insurance benefit payable under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq47 7other than child's insurance benefits payable under section #bjb7;d77#a77;,b77i7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb7;d77#a77;,b77i771 including payments made pursuant to subsections 7g7 or 7i77#g7 of section #bbc of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbc74 7#c7 ,supplemental security income benefit described ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a supplemental security income benefit described in this paragraph is a monthly benefit payable under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 7other than a benefit to an individual described in section #afaa7;e77#a77;,b7 or section #afad7;a77#c77;,c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb7;e77#a77;,b72 #achb;c7a77#c77;,c771 including-- 7,a7 payments made pursuant to section #afai7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;h7 or subsections 7a77#d71 7a77#g71 or 7p77#g7 of section #afca 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 of such ,act2 and 7,b7 ,state supplementary payments of the type referred to in section #afaf7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;e7a77 7or payments of the type described in section #bab7;a7 of ,public ,law #ic-ff7 which are paid by the ,commissioner under an agreement referred to in such section #afaf7;a7 7or section #bab7;a7 of ,public ,law #ic-ff74 7#d7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 no individual shall be considered an eligible individual for purposes of subsection 7a7 if1 for the last month that ends prior to the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the individual is entitled to a social security insurance benefit described in paragraph 7#b7 that was not payable for such month by reason of subsection 7x7 or 7y7 of section #bjb the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb7 or section #aabi;,a of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#h;a72 or 7,b7 the individual is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit described in paragraph 7#c7 that was not payable for such month by reason of subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 or 7e77#d7 of section #afaa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb7 or section #aabi;,a of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#h;a74 7c7 ,limitations on payments 7#a7 ,residency requirement ,a payment under this section shall be made only to individuals who reside in #a of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or who are utilizing a foreign or domestic ,army ,post ,office or ,fleet ,post ,office address4 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the determination of the individual's residence shall be based on the address of record1 as of the date of certification under subsection 7d7 for a payment under this section1 under a program specified in paragraph 7b74 7#b7 ,timing and manner of payments 7,a7 ,timing of base amount payment ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall commence disbursing payments under subsection 7a77#a7 at the earliest practicable date but in no event later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,timing of income supplement amount payments ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall disburse payments under subsection 7a77#b7 on a periodic basis in coordination with the timing of refunds and credits made under section #fdca7;h77#c77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,electronic disbursement ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may disburse any payment electronically to an individual in such manner as if such payment were a benefit payment made to such individual under the applicable program described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,notices ,the ,commissioner of ,social ,security shall send one or more notices1 as appropriate1 in connection with such payments4 ,such notices shall include the information described in section #fdca7;h77#g77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf relating to such payments being subject to recapture4 7d7 ,identification of recipients ,the ,commissioner of ,social ,security shall certify the individuals entitled to receive payments under this section and provide the ,secretary of the ,treasury with the information needed to disburse such payments4 ,a certification of an individual for payment shall be unaffected by any subsequent determination or redetermination of the individual's entitlement to1 or eligibility for1 a benefit specified in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7e7 ,treatment of payments 7#a7 ,payment disregarded for purposes of all ,federal and federally assisted programs ,a payment under subsection 7a7 shall not be regarded as income or as a resource for any month for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient 7or the recipient's spouse or family7 for benefits or assistance1 or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance1 under any ,federal program or under any ,state or local program financed in whole or in part with ,federal funds4 7#b7 ,payment not considered income for purposes of taxation ,a payment under subsection 7a7 shall not be considered as gross income for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,payments protected from assignment ,the provisions of sections #bjg and #afca7;d77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djg1 #achc7;d77#a77 shall apply to any payment made under subsection 7a7 as if such payment was a benefit payment made to such individual under the applicable program described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,payments protected from offset and reclamation ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#c71 a payment under subsection 7a7 shall not be subject to any reduction1 offset1 or levy pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #cgaf or #cgbj;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 section #fcca of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7,c7 subsection 7c71 7d71 7e71 or 7f7 of section #fdjb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7f7 ,payment to representative payees 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which an individual who is entitled to a payment under subsection 7a7 and whose benefit described in subsection 7b7 is paid to a representative payee1 the payment under subsection 7a7 shall be made to the individual's representative payee and the entire payment shall be used only for the benefit of the individual who is entitled to the payment4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,section #aabi7;a77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#h7;a77#c77 shall apply to any payment under subsection 7a7 in the same manner as such section applies to a payment under title ,,ii or ,,xvi of such ,act4 7g7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,commissioner of ,social ,security shall coordinate with respect to any payments made under this section or section #fdca7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7h7 ,appropriation ,out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,commissioner of ,social ,security such sums as may be necessary for payments to individuals certified by the ,commissioner of ,social ,security as entitled to receive a payment under this section1 to remain available until expended4 ,b ,earned income tax credit #baa4 ,strengthening the earned income tax credit for individuals with no qualifying children 7a7 ,special rules for #bjbj and #bjba ,section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,special rules for individuals without qualifying children ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in #bjbj or #bjba-- 7#a7 ,decrease in minimum age for credit 7,a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii7 shall be applied by substituting the applicable minimum age for age #be4 7,b7 ,applicable minimum age ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term applicable minimum age means-- 7i7 except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph1 age #ai1 7ii7 in the case of a full-time student 7other than a qualified former foster youth or a qualified homeless youth71 age #be1 and 7iii7 in the case of a qualified former foster youth or qualified homeless youth1 age #ah4 7,c7 ,full-time student ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term full-time student means1 with respect to any taxable year1 an individual who is an eligible student 7as defined in section #be;,a7b77#c77 during at least #e calendar months during the taxable year4 7,d7 ,qualified former foster youth ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term qualified former foster youth means an individual who-- 7i7 on or after the date that such individual attained age #ad1 was in foster care provided under the supervision or administration of a ,state or tribal agency administering 7or eligible to administer7 a plan under part ,b or part ,e of the ,social ,security ,act 7without regard to whether ,federal assistance was provided with respect to such child under such part ,e71 and 7ii7 provides 7in such manner as the ,secretary may provide7 consent for ,state and tribal agencies which administer a plan under part ,b or part ,e of the ,social ,security ,act to disclose to the ,secretary information related to the status of such individual as a qualified former foster youth4 7,e7 ,qualified homeless youth ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term qualified homeless youth means1 with respect to any taxable year1 an individual who-- 7i7 is certified by a local educational agency or a financial aid administrator during such taxable year as being either an unaccompanied youth who is a homeless child or youth1 or as unaccompanied1 at risk of homelessness1 and self-supporting4 ,terms used in the preceding sentence which are also used in section #dhj7;d77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife shall have the same meaning as when used in such section1 and 7ii7 provides 7in such manner as the ,secretary may provide7 consent for local educational agencies and financial aid administrators to disclose to the ,secretary information related to the status of such individual as a qualified homeless youth4 7#b7 ,increase in maximum age for credit ,subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii7 shall be applied by substituting age #ff for age #fe4 7#c7 ,increase in credit and phaseout percentages ,the table contained in subsection 7b77#a7 shall be applied by substituting #ae4c for #g4fe each place it appears therein4 7#d7 ,increase in earned income and phaseout amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the table contained in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 shall be applied-- 7i7 by substituting #i1egj for #d1bbj1 and 7ii7 by substituting #aa1caj for #e1bhj4 7,b7 ,coordination with inflation adjustment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of any taxable year beginning after #bjai1 the #i1egj and #aa1caj amounts in subparagraph 7,a7 shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting #bjah for #bjaf in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 thereof4 7ii7 ,rounding ,if any increase under clause 7i7 is not a multiple of #aj1 such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #aj4 7iii7 ,coordination with other inflation adjustment ,subsection 7j7 shall not apply to any dollar amount specified in this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,information return matching ,as soon as practicable1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall develop and implement procedures for checking an individual's claim for a credit under section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 by reason of subsection 7n77#a7 thereof1 against any information return made with respect to such individual under section #fjej,s 7relating to returns relating to higher education tuition and related expenses74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #bab4 ,taxpayer eligible for childless earned income credit in case of qualifying children who fail to meet certain identification requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #cb7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking subparagraph 7,f74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bac4 ,credit allowed in case of certain separated spouses 7a7 ,in general ,section #cb7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,married individuals4--,in the case of and inserting the following3 ,married individuals4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of 1 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,determination of marital status ,for purposes of this section-- 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 marital status shall be determined under section #ggjc7;a74 7,b7 ,special rule for separated spouse ,an individual shall not be treated as married if such individual-- 7i7 is married 7as determined under section #ggjc7;a77 and does not file a joint return for the taxable year1 7ii7 lives with a qualifying child of the individual for more than one-half of such taxable year1 and 7iii7 7,i7 during the last #f months of such taxable year1 does not have the same principal place of abode as the individual's spouse1 or 7,,ii7 has a decree1 instrument1 or agreement 7other than a decree of divorce7 described in section #aba7;d77#c77;,c7 with respect to the individual's spouse and is not a member of the same household with the individual's spouse by the end of the taxable year4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cb7;c77#a77;,a7 of such ,code is amended by striking the last sentence4 7#b7 ,section #cb7;c77#a77;,e77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking 7within the meaning of section #ggjc74 7#c7 ,section #cb7;d77#a7 of such ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended by striking 7within the meaning of section #ggjc74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bad4 ,elimination of disqualified investment income test 7a7 ,in general ,section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking subsection 7i74 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cb7;j77#a7 of such ,code is amended by striking subsections 7b77#b7 and 7i77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,section #cb7;j77#a77;,b77i7 of such ,code is amended by striking subsections 7b77#b77;,a7 and 7i77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,section #cb7;j77#b7 of such ,code is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 and 7,b7 by striking ,rounding4-- and all that follows through ,if any dollar amount and inserting the following3 ,rounding4--,if any dollar amount4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bae4 ,application of earned income tax credit in possessions of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gg of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gecj4 ,application of earned income tax credit to possessions of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,puerto ,rico 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to calendar year #bjba and each calendar year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall1 except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 make payments to ,puerto ,rico equal to-- 7,a7 the specified matching amount for such calendar year1 plus 7,b7 in the case of calendar years #bjba through #bjbe1 the lesser of-- 7i7 the expenditures made by ,puerto ,rico during such calendar year for education efforts with respect to individual taxpayers and tax return preparers relating to the earned income tax credit1 or 7ii7 #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,requirement to reform earned income tax credit ,the ,secretary shall not make any payments under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any calendar year unless ,puerto ,rico has in effect an earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar year which 7relative to the earned income tax credit which was in effect for taxable years beginning in or with calendar year #bjai7 increases the percentage of earned income which is allowed as a credit for each group of individuals with respect to which such percentage is separately stated or determined in a manner designed to substantially increase workforce participation4 7#c7 ,specified matching amount ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term specified matching amount means1 with respect to any calendar year1 the lesser of-- 7i7 the excess 7if any7 of-- 7,i7 the cost to ,puerto ,rico of the earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar year1 over 7,,ii7 the base amount for such calendar year1 or 7ii7 the product of #c1 multiplied by the base amount for such calendar year4 7,b7 ,base amount 7i7 ,base amount for #bjba ,in the case of calendar year #bjba1 the term base amount means the greater of-- 7,i7 the cost to ,puerto ,rico of the earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with calendar year #bjai 7rounded to the nearest multiple of #a1jjj1jjj71 or 7,,ii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,inflation adjustment ,in the case of any calendar year after #bjba1 the term base amount means the dollar amount determined under clause 7i7 increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by-- 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for such calendar year1 determined by substituting calendar year #bjbj for calendar year #bjaf in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 thereof4 ,any amount determined under this clause shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #a1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,rules related to payments and reports 7,a7 ,timing of payments ,the ,secretary shall make payments under paragraph 7#a7 for any calendar year-- 7i7 after receipt of the report described in subparagraph 7,b7 for such calendar year1 and 7ii7 except as provided in clause 7i71 within a reasonable period of time before the due date for individual income tax returns 7as determined under the laws of ,puerto ,rico7 for taxable years which began on the first day of such calendar year4 7,b7 ,annual reports ,with respect to calendar year #bjba and each calendar year thereafter1 ,puerto ,rico shall provide to the ,secretary a report which shall include-- 7i7 an estimate of the costs described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b77i7 and 7#c77;,a77i77,i7 with respect to such calendar year1 and 7ii7 a statement of such costs with respect to the preceding calendar year4 7,c7 ,adjustments 7i7 ,in general ,in the event that any estimate of an amount is more or less than the actual amount as later determined and any payment under paragraph 7#a7 was determined on the basis of such estimate1 proper payment shall be made by1 or to1 the ,secretary 7as the case may be7 as soon as practicable after the determination that such estimate was inaccurate4 ,proper adjustment shall be made in the amount of any subsequent payments made under paragraph 7#a7 to the extent that proper payment is not made under the preceding sentence before such subsequent payments4 7ii7 ,additional reports ,the ,secretary may require such additional periodic reports of the information described in subparagraph 7,b7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate to facilitate timely adjustments under clause 7i74 7,d7 ,determination of cost of earned income tax credit ,for purposes of this subsection1 the cost to ,puerto ,rico of the earned income tax credit shall be determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the laws of ,puerto ,rico and shall include reductions in revenues received by ,puerto ,rico by reason of such credit and refunds attributable to such credit1 but shall not include any administrative costs with respect to such credit4 7,e7 ,prevention of manipulation of base amount ,no payments shall be made under paragraph 7#a7 if the earned income tax credit as in effect in ,puerto ,rico for taxable years beginning in or with calendar year #bjai is modified after the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7b7 ,possessions with mirror code tax systems 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to calendar year #bjba and each calendar year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall1 except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 make payments to the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands equal to-- 7,a7 #ge percent of the cost to such possession of the earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar year1 plus 7,b7 in the case of calendar years #bjba through #bjbe1 the lesser of-- 7i7 the expenditures made by such possession during such calendar year for education efforts with respect to individual taxpayers and tax return preparers relating to such earned income tax credit1 or 7ii7 #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,application of certain rules ,rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#d7 shall apply for purposes of this subsection4 7c7 ,american ,samoa 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to calendar year #bjba and each calendar year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall1 except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 make payments to ,american ,samoa equal to-- 7,a7 the lesser of-- 7i7 #ge percent of the cost to ,american ,samoa of the earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar year1 or 7ii7 #ab1jjj1jjj1 plus 7,b7 in the case of calendar years #bjba through #bjbe1 the lesser of-- 7i7 the expenditures made by ,american ,samoa during such calendar year for education efforts with respect to individual taxpayers and tax return preparers relating to such earned income tax credit1 or 7ii7 #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,requirement to enact and maintain an earned income tax credit ,the ,secretary shall not make any payments under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any calendar year unless ,american ,samoa has in effect an earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar year which allows a refundable tax credit to individuals on the basis of the taxpayer's earned income which is designed to substantially increase workforce participation4 7#c7 ,inflation adjustment ,in the case of any calendar year after #bjba1 the #ab1jjj1jjj amount in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,a7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by-- 7,b7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for such calendar year1 determined by substituting calendar year #bjbj for calendar year #bjaf in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 thereof4 ,any increase determined under this clause shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,application of certain rules ,rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#d7 shall apply for purposes of this subsection4 7d7 ,treatment of payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the payments under this section shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #gg of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #gebi4 ,application of earned income tax credit to possessions of the ,united ,states4 4 ,c ,child tax credit #bba4 ,child tax credit fully refundable for #bjbj through #bjbe 7a7 ,in general ,section #bd7;h77#e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,refundable credit ,the increase determined under the first sentence of subsection 7d77#a7 shall be the amount determined under subparagraph 7,a7 of such subsection 7determined without regard to paragraph 7#d7 of this subsection74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #bbb4 ,application of child tax credit in possessions 7a7 ,in general ,section #bd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,application of credit in possessions 7#a7 ,mirror code possessions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay to each possession of the ,united ,states with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the application of this section 7determined without regard to this subsection7 with respect to taxable years beginning after #bjai4 ,such amounts shall be determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession4 7,b7 ,coordination with credit allowed against ,united ,states income taxes ,no credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year to any individual to whom a credit is allowable against taxes imposed by a possession with a mirror code tax system by reason of the application of this section in such possession for such taxable year4 7,c7 ,mirror code tax system ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term mirror code tax system means1 with respect to any possession of the ,united ,states1 the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the ,united ,states as if such possession were the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,puerto ,rico ,in the case of any bona fide resident of ,puerto ,rico 7within the meaning of section #icg7;a77-- 7,a7 the credit determined under this section shall be allowable to such resident1 7,b7 in the case of any taxable year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjba1 and before ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the increase determined under the first sentence of subsection 7d77#a7 shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 the amount determined under subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 7determined without regard to subsection 7h77#d771 or 7ii7 the dollar amount in effect under subsection 7h77#e71 and 7,c7 in the case of any taxable year after ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the increase determined under the first sentence of subsection 7d77#a7 shall be the amount determined under subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,american ,samoa 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay to ,american ,samoa amounts estimated by the ,secretary as being equal to the aggregate benefits that would have been provided to residents of ,american ,samoa by reason of the application of this section for taxable years beginning after #bjai if the provisions of this section had been in effect in ,american ,samoa4 7,b7 ,distribution requirement ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply unless ,american ,samoa has a plan1 which has been approved by the ,secretary1 under which ,american ,samoa will promptly distribute such payments to the residents of ,american ,samoa in a manner which replicates to the greatest degree practicable the benefits that would have been so provided to each such resident4 7,c7 ,coordination with credit allowed against ,united ,states income taxes 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is approved under subparagraph 7,b71 this section 7other than this subsection7 shall not apply to any individual eligible for a distribution under such plan4 7ii7 ,application of section in event of absence of approved plan ,in the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is not approved under subparagraph 7,b71 rules similar to the rules of paragraph 7#b7 shall apply with respect to bona fide residents of ,american ,samoa 7within the meaning of section #icg7;a774 7#d7 ,treatment of payments ,the payments made under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner for purposes of section #acbd7;b77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as refunds due from the credit allowed under this section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #bbc4 ,increased child tax credit 7a7 ,in general ,section #bd7;h77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read to as follows3 7#b7 ,credit amount ,subsection 7a7 shall be applied by substituting #c1jjj 7#c1fjj in the case of a qualifying child who has not attained age #f as of the close of the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins7 for #a1jjj4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 ,d ,dependent care assistance #bca4 ,refundability and enhancement of child and dependent care tax credit 7a7 ,in general ,section #ba of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,special rules for #bjbj and #bjba ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in #bjbj or #bjba-- 7#a7 ,credit made refundable ,in the case of an individual other than a nonresident alien1 the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as a credit allowed under subpart ,c 7and not allowed under this subpart74 7#b7 ,increase in applicable percentage ,subsection 7a77#b7 shall be applied-- 7,a7 by substituting #ej percent for #ce percent 1 and 7,b7 by substituting #abj1jjj for #ae1jjj4 7#c7 ,increase in dollar limit on amount creditable ,subsection 7c7 shall be applied-- 7,a7 by substituting #f1jjj for #c1jjj in paragraph 7#a7 thereof1 and 7,b7 by substituting twice the amount in effect under paragraph 7#a7 for #f1jjj in paragraph 7#b7 thereof4 7#d7 ,inflation adjustment of dollar amounts ,in the case of any taxable year beginning after #bjbj1 the #abj1jjj amount in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and the #f1jjj amount in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,a7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,b7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting #bjai for #bjaf in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 thereof4 ,if any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of #ajj1 such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #ajj4 7#e7 ,income limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of this subsection shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year if the modified adjusted gross income of such taxpayer for such taxable year exceeds #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,modified adjusted gross income ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term modified adjusted gross income means adjusted gross income determined without regard to sections #iaa1 #ica1 and #icc4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #acbd7;b77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #ba 7by reason of subsection 7g7 thereof71 before #be;,a4 7c7 ,coordination with possession tax systems ,section #ba7;g77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7as added by this section7 shall not apply to any person-- 7#a7 to whom a credit is allowed against taxes imposed by a possession with a mirror code tax system by reason of the application of section #ba of such ,code in such possession for such taxable year1 or 7#b7 to whom a credit would be allowed against taxes imposed by a possession which does not have a mirror code tax system if the provisions of section #ba of such ,code had been in effect in such possession for such taxable year4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #bcb4 ,increase in exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #abi7;a77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,special rule for #bjba and #bjbb ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in #bjba or #bjbb-- 7i7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall be applied be substituting #aj1ejj 7half such dollar amount for #e1jjj 7#b1ejj4 7ii7 ,inflation adjustment ,in the case of any taxable year beginning after #bjba1 the #aj1ejj amount in clause 7i7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting #bjbj for #bjaf in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 thereof4 ,any increase determined under the preceding sentence which is not a multiple of #ej1 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #ej4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,e ,net operating losses #bda4 ,five-year carryback of net operating losses and temporary suspension of taxable income limitation 7a7 ,in general ,section #agb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h7 and by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,special rules for #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,five-year carryback 7,a7 ,in general ,any net operating loss arising in a taxable year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and before ,january #a1 #bjba-- 7i7 shall be a net operating loss carryback to each of the #e taxable years preceding the taxable year of such loss 7but not to any taxable year beginning before ,january #a1 #bjae71 and 7ii7 subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c77i7 of subsection 7b77#a7 shall not apply4 7,b7 ,election out ,a taxpayer may elect not to have subparagraph 7,a7 apply for any taxable year4 ,such election shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the ,secretary1 and shall be made-- 7i7 in the case of any election relating to a net operating loss arising in a taxable year beginning in #bjah or #bjai1 by the due date 7including extension of time7 for filing the return for the taxpayer's first taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph4 7ii7 in the case of any election relating to a net operating loss arising in a taxable year beginning in #bjbj1 by the due date 7including extensions of time7 for such taxable year4 ,any such election1 once made1 shall be irrevocable4 7#b7 ,suspension of net operating loss limitation ,for taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and before ,january #a1 #bjba1 the amount of the deduction allowed under subsection 7a7 shall be the aggregate of the net operating loss carryovers to such year1 plus the net operating loss carrybacks to such year4 7#c7 ,disqualified taxpayer ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall not apply with respect to any taxable year in which the taxpayer is a disqualified taxpayer4 ,any taxpayer who is a disqualified taxpayer in the first taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 shall be treated as a disqualified taxpayer for taxable years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjah4 7#d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,disqualified taxpayer ,a taxpayer is a disqualified taxpayer with respect to a taxable year if-- 7i7 in the case of a taxable year ending after ,december #ca1 #bjai1 and beginning before ,january #a1 #bjba1 the taxpayer 7or any related person7 is not allowed a deduction under this chapter for the taxable year by reason of section #afb7m7 or section #bhj;,g1 or 7ii7 the taxpayer 7or any related person7 is a specified corporation for the taxable year4 7,b7 ,specified corporation 7i7 ,in general ,the term specified corporation means1 with respect to any taxable year1 a corporation the aggregate distributions 7including redemptions7 of which during any taxable year ending after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 exceed the sum of applicable stock issued of such corporation and #e percent of the fair market value of the stock of such corporation as of the last day of the taxable year4 7ii7 ,applicable stock issued ,the term applicable stock issued means1 with respect to any corporation1 the aggregate value of stock issued by the corporation during any taxable year ending after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 in exchange for money or property other than stock in such corporation4 7iii7 ,certain preferred stock disregarded ,for purposes of clause 7i71 stock described in section #aejd7;a77#d71 and distributions 7including redemptions7 with respect to such stock1 shall be disregarded4 7,c7 ,related person ,a person is a related person to a taxpayer if the related person bears a relationship to the taxpayer specified in section #bfg7;b7 or section #gjg7;b77#a74 7#e7 ,special rule for life insurance companies ,in the case of a net operating loss of a life insurance company which arises in a taxable year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and before ,january #a1 #bjba1 and which is a net operating loss carryback to a taxable year beginning before ,january #a1 #bjah1 such net operating loss shall be treated as an operations loss deduction under subchapter ,l 7as in effect before the enactment of ,public ,law #aae-ig7 with respect to such taxable year in the same manner as a loss arising in a taxable year beginning before ,january #a1 #bjah4 4 7b7 ,coordination with taxable year for which deferred foreign income treated as subpart ,f income ,section #ife7n7 of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,deemed election in case of certain net operating loss carrybacks ,in the case of a net operating loss carryback to such taxable year by reason of section #agb7;g77#a71 the taxpayer shall be treated as having elected the application of this subsection for such taxable year4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #agb7;b77#a7 of such ,code is amended by inserting and subsection 7g7 after this paragraph4 7d7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as are necessary or appropriate to prevent the abuse of the purposes of the amendments made by this section1 including-- 7#a7 anti-stuffing rules1 anti-churning rules 7including rules relating to sale-leasebacks71 and rules similar to the rules under section #ajia of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf relating to losses from wash sales1 7#b7 rules applying this subsection to successor corporations and in cases where a taxpayer becomes1 or ceases to be1 a member of an affiliated group filing a consolidated return under section #aeja of such ,code1 7#c7 rules treating members of an affiliated group filing a consolidated return under section #aeja of such ,code as a single corporation1 and 7#d7 rules to prevent the avoidance of this section through related parties1 pass-through entities1 and intermediaries4 7e7 ,special rules ,rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 of section #agb7;b77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of ,public ,law #aae-ig1 shall apply to any net operating loss to which the amendment made by this section applies4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as are necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of such subparagraphs with respect to any such net operating losses4 7f7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,net operating loss limitation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by subsections 7a7 shall apply to-- 7,a7 taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and 7,b7 taxable years beginning on or before ,december #ca1 #bjag1 to which net operating losses arising in taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 are carried4 7#b7 ,carrybacks ,in the case of the amendments made by subsections 7b7 and 7c71 and so much of subsection 7a7 as relates to the carryback of net operating losses1 such amendments shall apply to net operating losses arising in taxable years ending after ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and beginning before ,january #a1 #bjba4 ,f ,employee retention credit #bea4 ,payroll credit for certain employers affected by ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of an eligible employer1 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 or #cbba7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for each calendar quarter an amount equal to #hj percent of the qualified wages allocable to the inoperable trade or business with respect to each employee of such employer for such calendar quarter4 7b7 ,limitations and refundability 7#a7 ,wages taken into account ,the amount of qualified wages with respect to any employee which may be taken into account under subsection 7a7 by the eligible employer for all calendar quarters shall not exceed #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,credit limited to employment taxes ,the credit allowed by subsection 7a7 with respect to any calendar quarter shall not exceed the tax imposed by section #caaa7;a7 or #cbba7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for such calendar quarter 7reduced by any credits allowed under subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of section #caaa and sections #gjja and #gjjc of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act7 on the wages paid with respect to the employment of all the employees of the eligible employer4 7#c7 ,refundability of excess credit 7,a7 ,in general ,if the amount of the credit under subsection 7a7 exceeds the limitation of paragraph 7#b7 for any calendar quarter1 such excess shall be treated as an overpayment that shall be refunded under sections #fdjb7;a7 and #fdac7;b7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,treatment of payments ,for purposes of section #acbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts due to the employer under this paragraph shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection 7b77#b7 of such section4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,eligible employer ,the term eligible employer means an employer-- 7,a7 which conducted an active trade or business on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 7,b7 with respect to which such trade or business is an inoperable trade or business after ,january #ca1 #bjbj during any calendar quarter1 and 7,c7 which had either-- 7i7 no more than #a1ejj full-time equivalent employees 7as defined in section #de,r7d77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 for calendar year #bjai1 or 7ii7 no more than #da4e million in gross receipts in calendar year #bjai4 7#b7 ,inoperable trade or business ,the term inoperable trade or business means any trade or business of an eligible employer for which gross receipts for the calendar quarter are less than #hj percent of gross receipts for the same calendar quarter for the prior year4 7#c7 ,qualified wages ,the term qualified wages means wages 7as defined in section #caba7;a7 of such ,code7 or compensation 7as defined in section #cbca7;e7 of such ,code7 paid or incurred by an eligible employer with respect to an employee on any day after ,january #ca1 #bjbj and before ,december #ca1 #bjbj that falls during the designated period1 except that such term shall not include any wages taken into account under section #gjja or section #gjjc of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act4 7#d7 ,designated period ,the term designated period means the period-- 7,a7 beginning in the calendar quarter in which the trade or business became an inoperable trade or business1 and 7,b7 ending in the calendar quarter for which the gross receipts of the trade or business of the eligible employer are greater than #ij percent of gross receipts for the same calendar quarter for the prior year4 ,such term shall include wages paid or incurred without regard to whether the employee performs no services1 performs services at a different place of employment1 or performs services during the period in which the eligible employer is an inoperable trade or business4 7d7 ,aggregation rule ,all persons treated as a single employer under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #eb of such ,code1 or subsection 7m7 or 7o7 of section #dad of such ,code1 shall be treated as one eligible employer for purposes of this section4 7e7 ,denial of double benefit ,for purposes of chapter #a of such ,code1 the gross income of the employer for the taxable year which includes the last day of any calendar quarter with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section shall be increased by the amount of such credit4 7f7 ,special rule for third-,party payors ,any credit allowed under this section shall be treated as a credit described in section #ceaa7;d77#b7 of such ,code4 7g7 ,election not ,to have section apply ,this section shall not apply with respect to any eligible employer for any calendar quarter if such employer elects 7at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe7 not to have this section apply4 7h7 ,employee not taken into account more than once ,an employee shall not be treated as an employee for purposes of this section for any period with respect to any employer if such employer is allowed a credit under section #ea of such ,code with respect to such employee for such period4 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section1 including-- 7#a7 regulations or other guidance providing for waiver of penalties for failure to deposit amounts in anticipation of the allowance of the credit allowed under this section1 7#b7 regulations or other guidance regarding the form and manner for recapturing credits under this section1 7#c7 regulations or other guidance to prevent the avoidance of the purposes of this section1 7#d7 regulations or other guidance describing proper calculation of gross receipts for purposes of subsection 7c7 for eligible employers that did not operate a trade or business in prior calendar quarters1 and 7#e7 regulations or other guidance regarding the application of the credit under subsection 7a7 to third party payors 7including professional employer organizations1 certified professional employer organizations1 or agents under section #cejd of such ,code71 including regulations or other guidance allowing such payors to submit documentation necessary to substantiate the eligible employer status of employers that use such payors4 7j7 ,transfers to ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund ,there are hereby appropriated to the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund established under section #bja of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7 and the ,social ,security ,equivalent ,benefit ,account established under section #ae;,a7a7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act of #aigd 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ad #bcan-#a7;a77 amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the ,treasury by reason of this section 7without regard to this subsection74 ,amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such ,trust ,fund or ,account had this section not been enacted4 ,g ,credits for paid sick and family leave #bfa4 ,extension of credits ,sections #gjja7;g71 #gjjb7;e71 #gjjc7;g71 and #gjjd7;e7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg are each amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjba4 #bfb4 ,repeal of reduced rate of credit for certain leave 7a7 ,payroll credit ,section #gjja7;b7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking #bjj 7#eaa in the case of any day any portion of which is paid sick time described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #eajb7;a7 of the ,emergency ,paid ,sick ,leave ,act7 and inserting #eaa4 7b7 ,self-,employed credit 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gjjb7;c77#a77;,b7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 the lesser of-- 7i7 #eaa1 or 7ii7 the average daily self-employment income of the individual for the taxable year4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #gjjb7;d77#c7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking #b1jjj 7#e1aaj in the case of any day any portion of which is paid sick time described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #eajb7;a7 of the ,emergency ,paid ,sick ,leave ,act7 and inserting #e1aaj4 #bfc4 ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments allowed tax credits for paid sick and paid family and medical leave 7a7 ,credit for required paid sick leave ,section #gjja7;e7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7b7 ,credit for required paid family leave ,section #gjjc7;e7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 #bfd4 ,credits not allowed to certain large employers 7a7 ,credit for required paid sick leave 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gjja7;a7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking ,in the case of an employer and inserting ,in the case of an eligible employer4 7#b7 ,eligible employer ,section #gjja7;c7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking ,for purposes of this section1 the term and all that precedes it and inserting the following3 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,eligible employer ,the term eligible employer means any employer other an applicable large employer 7as defined in section #dihj;,h7c77#b71 determined by substituting #ejj for #ej each place it appears in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 thereof and without regard to subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,f7 thereof74 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the ,government of the ,united ,states1 the government of any ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing1 shall not be treated as an applicable large employer4 7#b7 ,qualified sick leave wages ,the term 4 7b7 ,credit for required paid family leave 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gjjc7;a7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking ,in the case of an employer and inserting ,in the case of an eligible employer4 7#b7 ,eligible employer ,section #gjjc7;c7 of ,public ,law #aaf-abg is amended by striking ,for purposes of this section1 the term and all that precedes it and inserting the following3 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,eligible employer ,the term eligible employer means any employer other an applicable large employer 7as defined in section #dihj;,h7c77#b71 determined by substituting #ejj for #ej each place it appears in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 thereof and without regard to subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,f7 thereof74 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the ,government of the ,united ,states1 the government of any ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing1 shall not be treated as an applicable large employer4 7#b7 ,qualified family leave wages ,the term 4 #bfe4 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this title shall take effect as if included in the provisions of ,public ,law #aaf-abg to which they relate4 ,,iii ,administrative #cja4 ,delay of certain deadlines 7a7 ,filing deadlines for #bjai ,in the case of any return required to be filed for a taxable year ending in #bjai1 including for purposes of section #faea7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 section #fjgb7;a7 of such ,code shall be applied-- 7#a7 by substituting ,july for ,april1 and 7#b7 by substituting the seventh month for the fourth month4 7b7 ,estimated tax payments for individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of an individual1 the due date for any required installment under section #ffed of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf which 7but for the application of this section7 would be due during the applicable period shall not be due before ,october #ae1 #bjbj1 and all such installments shall be treated as one installment due on such date4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection4 7#b7 ,applicable period ,for purposes of this subsection1 the applicable period is the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending before ,october #ae1 #bjbj4 ,,iv ,retirement provisions #dja4 ,special rules for use of retirement funds 7a7 ,tax-,favored withdrawals from retirement plans 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gb7t7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf shall not apply to any coronavirus-related distribution4 7#b7 ,aggregate dollar limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subsection1 the aggregate amount of distributions received by an individual which may be treated as coronavirus-related distributions for any taxable year shall not exceed #ajj1jjj4 7,b7 ,treatment of plan distributions ,if a distribution to an individual would 7without regard to subparagraph 7,a77 be a coronavirus-related distribution1 a plan shall not be treated as violating any requirement of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf merely because the plan treats such distribution as a coronavirus-related distribution1 unless the aggregate amount of such distributions from all plans maintained by the employer 7and any member of any controlled group which includes the employer7 to such individual exceeds #ajj1jjj4 7,c7 ,controlled group ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,b71 the term controlled group means any group treated as a single employer under subsection 7b71 7c71 7m71 or 7o7 of section #dad of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,amount distributed may be repaid 7,a7 ,in general ,any individual who receives a coronavirus-related distribution may1 at any time during the #c-year period beginning on the day after the date on which such distribution was received1 make #a or more contributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount of such distribution to an eligible retirement plan of which such individual is a beneficiary and to which a rollover contribution of such distribution could be made under section #djb7;c71 #djc7;a77#d71 #djc7;b77#h71 #djh7;d77#c71 or #deg7;e77#af71 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as the case may be4 7,b7 ,treatment of repayments of distributions from eligible retirement plans other than ,i,r,as ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 if a contribution is made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a coronavirus-related distribution from an eligible retirement plan other than an individual retirement plan1 then the taxpayer shall1 to the extent of the amount of the contribution1 be treated as having received the coronavirus-related distribution in an eligible rollover distribution 7as defined in section #djb7;c77#d7 of such ,code7 and as having transferred the amount to the eligible retirement plan in a direct trustee to trustee transfer within #fj days of the distribution4 7,c7 ,treatment of repayments of distributions from ,i,r,as ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 if a contribution is made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a coronavirus-related distribution from an individual retirement plan 7as defined by section #ggja7;a77#cg7 of such ,code71 then1 to the extent of the amount of the contribution1 the coronavirus-related distribution shall be treated as a distribution described in section #djh7;d77#c7 of such ,code and as having been transferred to the eligible retirement plan in a direct trustee to trustee transfer within #fj days of the distribution4 7#d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,coronavirus-related distribution ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the term coronavirus-related distribution means any distribution from an eligible retirement plan made-- 7i7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj1 and before ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 7ii7 to an individual-- 7,i7 who is diagnosed with the virus ,,sars-,co,v-#b or with coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 by a test approved by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 7,,ii7 whose spouse or dependent 7as defined in section #aeb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 is diagnosed with such virus or disease by such a test1 or 7,,iii7 who experiences adverse financial consequences as a result of being quarantined1 being furloughed or laid off or having work hours reduced due to such virus or disease1 being unable to work due to lack of child care due to such virus or disease1 closing or reducing hours of a business owned or operated by the individual due to such virus or disease1 or other factors as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate74 7,b7 ,employee certification ,the administrator of an eligible retirement plan may rely on an employee's certification that the employee satisfies the conditions of subparagraph 7,a77ii7 in determining whether any distribution is a coronavirus-related distribution4 7,c7 ,eligible retirement plan ,the term eligible retirement plan has the meaning given such term by section #djb7;c77#h77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#e7 ,income inclusion spread over #c-year period 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of any coronavirus-related distribution1 unless the taxpayer elects not to have this paragraph apply for any taxable year1 any amount required to be included in gross income for such taxable year shall be so included ratably over the #c-taxable-year period beginning with such taxable year4 7,b7 ,special rule ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 rules similar to the rules of subparagraph 7,e7 of section #djh;,a7d77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf shall apply4 7#f7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,exemption of distributions from trustee to trustee transfer and withholding rules ,for purposes of sections #dja7;a77#ca71 #djb7;f71 and #cdje of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 coronavirus-related distributions shall not be treated as eligible rollover distributions4 7,b7 ,coronavirus-related distributions treated as meeting plan distribution requirements ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 a coronavirus-related distribution shall be treated as meeting the requirements of sections #dja7k77#b77;,b77i71 #djc7;b77#g77;,a77i71 #djc7;b77#aa71 and #deg7;d77#a77;,a7 of such ,code4 7b7 ,loans from qualified plans 7#a7 ,increase in limit on loans not treated as distributions ,in the case of any loan from a qualified employer plan 7as defined under section #gb7p77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 to a qualified individual made during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 clause 7i7 of section #gb7p77#b77;,a7 of such ,code shall be applied by substituting #ajj1jjj for #ej1jjj1 and 7,b7 clause 7ii7 of such section shall be applied by substituting the present value of the nonforfeitable accrued benefit of the employee under the plan for one-half of the present value of the nonforfeitable accrued benefit of the employee under the plan4 7#b7 ,delay of repayment ,in the case of a qualified individual with an outstanding loan 7on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act7 from a qualified employer plan 7as defined in section #gb7p77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7-- 7,a7 if the due date pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #gb7p77#b7 of such ,code for any repayment with respect to such loan occurs during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 such due date shall be delayed for #a year 7or1 if later1 until the date which is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act71 7,b7 any subsequent repayments with respect to any such loan shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect the delay in the due date under subparagraph 7,a7 and any interest accruing during such delay1 and 7,c7 in determining the #e-year period and the term of a loan under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #gb7p77#b7 of such ,code1 the period described in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph shall be disregarded4 7#c7 ,qualified individual ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term qualified individual means any individual who is described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a77ii74 7c7 ,provisions relating to plan amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,if this subsection applies to any amendment to any plan or annuity contract1 such plan or contract shall be treated as being operated in accordance with the terms of the plan during the period described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i74 7#b7 ,amendments to which subsection applies 7,a7 ,in general ,this subsection shall apply to any amendment to any plan or annuity contract which is made-- 7i7 pursuant to any provision of this section1 or pursuant to any regulation issued by the ,secretary of the ,treasury or the ,secretary of ,labor 7or the delegate of either such ,secretary7 under any provision of this section1 and 7ii7 on or before the last day of the first plan year beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbb1 or such later date as the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate7 may prescribe4 ,in the case of a governmental plan 7as defined in section #dad7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 clause 7ii7 shall be applied by substituting the date which is #b years after the date otherwise applied under clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,conditions ,this subsection shall not apply to any amendment unless-- 7i7 during the period-- 7,i7 beginning on the date that this section or the regulation described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 takes effect 7or in the case of a plan or contract amendment not required by this section or such regulation1 the effective date specified by the plan71 and 7,,ii7 ending on the date described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7or1 if earlier1 the date the plan or contract amendment is adopted71 the plan or contract is operated as if such plan or contract amendment were in effect1 and 7ii7 such plan or contract amendment applies retroactively for such period4 #djb4 ,single-employer plan funding rules 7a7 ,delay in payment of minimum required contributions ,in the case of any minimum required contribution 7as determined under section #dcj7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #cjc7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;a777 which 7but for this section7 would otherwise be due under section #dcj7;j7 of such ,code 7including quarterly contributions under paragraph 7#c7 thereof7 and section #cjc7;j7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;j77 7including quarterly contributions under paragraph 7#c7 thereof7 during calendar year #bjbj-- 7#a7 such contributions shall not be required to be made until ,january #a1 #bjba1 and 7#b7 the amount of each such minimum required contribution shall be increased by interest accruing for the period between the original due date 7without regard to this section7 for the contribution and the payment date1 at the effective rate of interest for the plan for the plan year which includes such payment date4 7b7 ,benefit restriction status ,for purposes of section #dcf of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #bjf7;g7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajef7;g771 a plan sponsor may elect to treat the plan's adjusted funding target attainment percentage for the last plan year ending before ,january #a1 #bjbj1 as the adjusted funding target attainment percentage for plan years which include calendar year #bjbj4 #djc4 ,temporary waiver of required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts 7a7 ,in general ,section #dja7;a77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,temporary waiver of minimum required distribution 7i7 ,in general ,the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply for calendar year #bjbj to-- 7,i7 a defined contribution plan which is described in this subsection or in section #djc7;a7 or #djc7;b71 7,,ii7 a defined contribution plan which is an eligible deferred compensation plan described in section #deg7;b7 but only if such plan is maintained by an employer described in section #deg7;e77#a77;,a71 or 7,,iii7 an individual retirement plan4 7ii7 ,special rule for required beginning dates in #bjbj ,clause 7i7 shall apply to any distribution which is required to be made in calendar year #bjbj by reason of-- 7,i7 a required beginning date occurring in such calendar year1 and 7,,ii7 such distribution not having been made before ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7iii7 ,special rules regarding waiver period ,for purposes of this paragraph-- 7,i7 the required beginning date with respect to any individual shall be determined without regard to this subparagraph for purposes of applying this paragraph for calendar years after #bjbj1 7,,ii7 if clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 applies1 the #e-year period described in such clause shall be determined without regard to calendar year #bjbj1 7,,iii7 if clause 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,e7 applies1 the #aj-year period described in such clause shall be determined without regard to calendar year #bjbj1 and 7,,iv7 if clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,h7 applies1 the #aj-year period described in such clause shall be determined without regard to calendar year #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,eligible rollover distributions ,section #djb7;c77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #bjji each place it appears in the last sentence and inserting #bjbj4 7c7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this section shall apply for calendar years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,provisions relating to plan or contract amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,if this paragraph applies to any pension plan or contract amendment1 such pension plan or contract shall not fail to be treated as being operated in accordance with the terms of the plan during the period described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 solely because the plan operates in accordance with this section4 7,b7 ,amendments to which paragraph applies 7i7 ,in general ,this paragraph shall apply to any amendment to any pension plan or annuity contract which-- 7,i7 is made pursuant to the amendments made by this section1 and 7,,ii7 is made on or before the last day of the first plan year beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbb4 ,in the case of a governmental plan1 subclause 7,,ii7 shall be applied by substituting #bjbd for #bjbb4 7ii7 ,conditions ,this paragraph shall not apply to any amendment unless during the period beginning on the effective date of the amendment and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the plan or contract is operated as if such plan or contract amendment were in effect4 #djd4 ,modification of special rules for minimum funding standards for community newspaper plans 7a7 ,amendment to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,subsection 7m7 of section #dcj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as added by the ,setting ,every ,community ,up for ,retirement ,enhancement ,act of #bjai1 is amended to read as follows3 7m7 ,special rules for community newspaper plans 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible newspaper plan sponsor of a plan under which no participant has had the participant's accrued benefit increased 7whether because of service or compensation7 after ,april #b1 #bjai1 may elect to have the alternative standards described in paragraph 7#d7 apply to such plan4 7#b7 ,eligible newspaper plan sponsor ,the term eligible newspaper plan sponsor means the plan sponsor of-- 7,a7 any community newspaper plan1 or 7,b7 any other plan sponsored1 as of ,april #b1 #bjai1 by a member of the same controlled group of a plan sponsor of a community newspaper plan if such member is in the trade or business of publishing #a or more newspapers4 7#c7 ,election ,an election under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at such time and in such manner as prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,such election1 once made with respect to a plan year1 shall apply to all subsequent plan years unless revoked with the consent of the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,alternative minimum funding standards ,the alternative standards described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,interest rates 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7h77#b77;,c7 and except as provided in clause 7ii71 the first1 second1 and third segment rates in effect for any month for purposes of this section shall be #h percent4 7ii7 ,new benefit accruals ,notwithstanding subsection 7h77#b71 for purposes of determining the funding target and normal cost of a plan for any plan year1 the present value of any benefits accrued or earned under the plan for a plan year with respect to which an election under paragraph 7#a7 is in effect shall be determined on the basis of the ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve for the day that is the valuation date of such plan for such plan year4 7iii7 ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve means1 with respect to any day1 a yield curve which shall be prescribed by the ,secretary for such day on interest-bearing obligations of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,shortfall amortization base 7i7 ,previous shortfall amortization bases ,the shortfall amortization bases determined under subsection 7c77#c7 for all plan years preceding the first plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies 7and all shortfall amortization installments determined with respect to such bases7 shall be reduced to zero under rules similar to the rules of subsection 7c77#f74 7ii7 ,new shortfall amortization base ,notwithstanding subsection 7c77#c71 the shortfall amortization base for the first plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies shall be the funding shortfall of such plan for such plan year 7determined using the interest rates as modified under subparagraph 7,a774 7,c7 ,determination of shortfall amortization installments 7i7 #cj-year period ,subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#b7 shall be applied by substituting #cj-plan-year for #g-plan-year each place it appears4 7ii7 ,no special election ,the election under subparagraph 7,d7 of subsection 7c77#b7 shall not apply to any plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies4 7,d7 ,exemption from at-risk treatment ,subsection 7i7 shall not apply4 7#e7 ,community newspaper plan ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term community newspaper plan means any plan to which this section applies maintained as of ,december #ca1 #bjah1 by an employer which-- 7i7 maintains the plan on behalf of participants and beneficiaries with respect to employment in the trade or business of publishing #a or more newspapers which were published by the employer at any time during the #aa-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection1 7ii7 7,i7 is not a company the stock of which is publicly traded 7on a stock exchange or in an over-the-counter market71 and is not controlled1 directly or indirectly1 by such a company1 or 7,,ii7 is controlled1 directly or indirectly1 during the entire #cj-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection by individuals who are members of the same family1 and does not publish or distribute a daily newspaper that is carrier-distributed in printed form in more than #e ,states1 and 7iii7 is controlled1 directly or indirectly-- 7,i7 by #a or more persons residing primarily in a ,state in which the community newspaper has been published on newsprint or carrier-distributed1 7,,ii7 during the entire #cj-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection by individuals who are members of the same family1 7,,iii7 by #a or more trusts1 the sole trustees of which are persons described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii71 or 7,,iv7 by a combination of persons described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii74 7,b7 ,newspaper ,the term newspaper does not include any newspaper 7determined without regard to this subparagraph7 to which any of the following apply3 7i7 ,is not in general circulation4 7ii7 ,is published 7on newsprint or electronically7 less frequently than #c times per week4 7iii7 ,has not ever been regularly published on newsprint4 7iv7 ,does not have a bona fide list of paid subscribers4 7,c7 ,control ,a person shall be treated as controlled by another person if such other person possesses1 directly or indirectly1 the power to direct or cause the direction and management of such person 7including the power to elect a majority of the members of the board of directors of such person7 through the ownership of voting securities4 7#f7 ,controlled group ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term controlled group means all persons treated as a single employer under subsection 7b71 7c71 7m71 or 7o7 of section #dad as of the date of the enactment of this subsection4 4 7b7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,subsection 7m7 of section #cjc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7m771 as added by the ,setting ,every ,community ,up for ,retirement ,enhancement ,act of #bjai1 is amended to read as follows3 7m7 ,special rules for community newspaper plans 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible newspaper plan sponsor of a plan under which no participant has had the participant's accrued benefit increased 7whether because of service or compensation7 after ,april #b1 #bjai1 may elect to have the alternative standards described in paragraph 7#d7 apply to such plan4 7#b7 ,eligible newspaper plan sponsor ,the term eligible newspaper plan sponsor means the plan sponsor of-- 7,a7 any community newspaper plan1 or 7,b7 any other plan sponsored1 as of ,april #b1 #bjai1 by a member of the same controlled group of a plan sponsor of a community newspaper plan if such member is in the trade or business of publishing #a or more newspapers4 7#c7 ,election ,an election under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at such time and in such manner as prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 ,such election1 once made with respect to a plan year1 shall apply to all subsequent plan years unless revoked with the consent of the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#d7 ,alternative minimum funding standards ,the alternative standards described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,interest rates 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7h77#b77;,c7 and except as provided in clause 7ii71 the first1 second1 and third segment rates in effect for any month for purposes of this section shall be #h percent4 7ii7 ,new benefit accruals ,notwithstanding subsection 7h77#b71 for purposes of determining the funding target and normal cost of a plan for any plan year1 the present value of any benefits accrued or earned under the plan for a plan year with respect to which an election under paragraph 7#a7 is in effect shall be determined on the basis of the ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve for the day that is the valuation date of such plan for such plan year4 7iii7 ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,united ,states ,treasury obligation yield curve means1 with respect to any day1 a yield curve which shall be prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury for such day on interest-bearing obligations of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,shortfall amortization base 7i7 ,previous shortfall amortization bases ,the shortfall amortization bases determined under subsection 7c77#c7 for all plan years preceding the first plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies 7and all shortfall amortization installments determined with respect to such bases7 shall be reduced to zero under rules similar to the rules of subsection 7c77#f74 7ii7 ,new shortfall amortization base ,notwithstanding subsection 7c77#c71 the shortfall amortization base for the first plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies shall be the funding shortfall of such plan for such plan year 7determined using the interest rates as modified under subparagraph 7,a774 7,c7 ,determination of shortfall amortization installments 7i7 #cj-year period ,subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#b7 shall be applied by substituting #cj-plan-year for #g-plan-year each place it appears4 7ii7 ,no special election ,the election under subparagraph 7,d7 of subsection 7c77#b7 shall not apply to any plan year to which the election under paragraph 7#a7 applies4 7,d7 ,exemption from at-risk treatment ,subsection 7i7 shall not apply4 7#e7 ,community newspaper plan ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term community newspaper plan means a plan to which this section applies maintained as of ,december #ca1 #bjah1 by an employer which-- 7i7 maintains the plan on behalf of participants and beneficiaries with respect to employment in the trade or business of publishing #a or more newspapers which were published by the employer at any time during the #aa-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection1 7ii7 7,i7 is not a company the stock of which is publicly traded 7on a stock exchange or in an over-the-counter market71 and is not controlled1 directly or indirectly1 by such a company1 or 7,,ii7 is controlled1 directly1 or indirectly1 during the entire #cj-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection by individuals who are members of the same family1 and does not publish or distribute a daily newspaper that is carrier-distributed in printed form in more than #e ,states1 and 7iii7 is controlled1 directly1 or indirectly-- 7,i7 by #a or more persons residing primarily in a ,state in which the community newspaper has been published on newsprint or carrier-distributed1 7,,ii7 during the entire #cj-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this subsection by individuals who are members of the same family1 7,,iii7 by #a or more trusts1 the sole trustees of which are persons described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii71 or 7,,iv7 by a combination of persons described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii74 7,b7 ,newspaper ,the term newspaper does not include any newspaper 7determined without regard to this subparagraph7 to which any of the following apply3 7i7 ,is not in general circulation4 7ii7 ,is published 7on newsprint or electronically7 less frequently than #c times per week4 7iii7 ,has not ever been regularly published on newsprint4 7iv7 ,does not have a bona fide list of paid subscribers4 7,c7 ,control ,a person shall be treated as controlled by another person if such other person possesses1 directly or indirectly1 the power to direct or cause the direction and management of such person 7including the power to elect a majority of the members of the board of directors of such person7 through the ownership of voting securities4 7#f7 ,controlled group ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term controlled group means all persons treated as a single employer under subsection 7b71 7c71 7m71 or 7o7 of section #dad of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf as of the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#g7 ,effect on premium rate calculation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or any regulation issued by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation1 in the case of a plan for which an election is made to apply the alternative standards described in paragraph 7#c71 the additional premium under section #djjf7;a77#c77;,e7 shall be determined as if such election had not been made4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years ending after ,december #ca1 #bjag4 #dje4 ,application of cooperative and small employer charity pension plan rules to certain charitable employers whose primary exempt purpose is providing services with respect to mothers and children 7a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #baj7;f77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfj7;f77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c77iv7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 that1 as of ,january #a1 #bjjj1 was maintained by an employer-- 7i7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 7ii7 who has been in existence since at least #aich1 7iii7 who conducts medical research directly or indirectly through grant making1 and 7iv7 whose primary exempt purpose is to provide services with respect to mothers and children4 4 7b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #dad7y77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c77iv7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 that1 as of ,january #a1 #bjjj1 was maintained by an employer-- 7i7 described in section #eja7;c77#c71 7ii7 who has been in existence since at least #aich1 7iii7 who conducts medical research directly or indirectly through grant making1 and 7iv7 whose primary exempt purpose is to provide services with respect to mothers and children4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjah4 #djf4 ,extended amortization for single employer plans 7a7 #ae-,year amortization under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #dcj7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 #ae-year amortization ,with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai-- 7,a7 the shortfall amortization bases for all plan years preceding the first plan year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai 7and all shortfall amortization installments determined with respect to such bases7 shall be reduced to zero1 and 7,b7 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall each be applied by substituting #ae-plan-year period for #g-plan-year period4 4 7b7 #ae-,year amortization under the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cjc7;c7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 #ae-year amortization ,with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai-- 7,a7 the shortfall amortization bases for all plan years preceding the first plan year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai 7and all shortfall amortization installments determined with respect to such bases7 shall be reduced to zero1 and 7,b7 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall each be applied by substituting #ae-plan-year period for #g-plan-year period4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #djg4 ,extension of pension funding stabilization percentages for single employer plans 7a7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,the table contained in subclause 7,,ii7 of section #dcj7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 ,if the calendar year is3,the applicable minimum percentage is3,the applicable maximum percentage is3 ,any year in the period starting in #bjab and ending in #bjaiijaaj ,any year in the period starting in #bjbj and ending in #bjbeieaje #bjbfijaaj #bjbgheaae #bjbhhjabj #bjbigeabe ,after #bjbigjacj4 4 7#b7 ,floor on #be-year averages ,subclause 7,i7 of section #dcj7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding anything in this subclause1 if the average of the first1 second1 or third segment rate for any #be-year period is less than #e percent1 such average shall be deemed to be #e percent44 7b7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,the table contained in subclause 7,,ii7 of section #cjc7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;h77#b77;,c77iv77,,ii77 is amended to read as follows3 ,if the calendar year is3,the applicable minimum percentage is3,the applicable maximum percentage is3 ,any year in the period starting in #bjab and ending in #bjaiijaaj ,any year in the period starting in #bjbj and ending in #bjbeieaje #bjbfijaaj #bjbgheaae #bjbhhjabj #bjbigeabe ,after #bjbigjacj4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,section #aja7;f77#b77;,d7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7;f77#b77;,d77 is amended-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking and the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjae both places it appears and inserting 1 the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjae1 and the ,emergency ,pension ,plan ,relief ,act of #bjbj1 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7,b7 ,statements ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall modify the statements required under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of section #aja7;f77#b77;,d77i7 of such ,act to conform to the amendments made by this section4 7#c7 ,floor on #be-year averages ,subclause 7,i7 of section #cjc7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;h77#b77;,c77iv77,,ii77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding anything in this subclause1 if the average of the first1 second1 or third segment rate for any #be-year period is less than #e percent1 such average shall be deemed to be #e percent44 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 ,v ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj4 #ejb4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration2 establishment2 powers 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of the ,treasury an agency to be known as the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,establishment of position ,there shall be at the head of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration a ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,president4 7#b7 ,term 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of office of the ,director shall be #e years4 7,b7 ,service until appointment of successor ,an individual serving as ,director at the expiration of a term may continue to serve until a successor is appointed4 7#c7 ,powers 7,a7 ,appointment of ,deputy ,directors1 officers1 and employees ,the ,director may appoint ,deputy ,directors1 officers1 and employees1 including attorneys1 in accordance with chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,contracting 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director may contract for financial and administrative services 7including those related to budget and accounting1 financial reporting1 personnel1 and procurement7 with the ,general ,services ,administration1 or such other ,federal agency as the ,director determines appropriate1 for which payment shall be made in advance1 or by reimbursement1 from funds of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the ,director and the head of the ,federal agency providing the services4 7ii7 ,subject to appropriations ,contract authority under clause 7i7 shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent that appropriations are available for that purpose4 #ejc4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,a of chapter #ih of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ieab4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,creation of ,trust ,fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a trust fund to be known as the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund 7hereafter in this section referred to as the ,fund71 consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to the ,fund as provided in this section and section #ifjb7;b74 7b7 ,transfers to ,fund 7#a7 ,amounts attributable to ,treasury bonds ,there shall be credited to the ,fund the amounts transferred under section #ejf of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj4 7#b7 ,loan interest and principal 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration established under section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj shall deposit in the ,fund any amounts received from a plan as payment of interest or principal on a loan under section #ejd of such ,act4 7,b7 ,interest ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term interest includes points and other similar amounts4 7#c7 ,availability of funds ,amounts credited to or deposited in the ,fund shall remain available until expended4 7c7 ,expenditures from ,fund ,amounts in the ,fund are available without further appropriation to the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration-- 7#a7 for the purpose of making the loans described in section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj1 7#b7 for the payment of principal and interest on obligations issued under section #ejf of such ,act1 and 7#c7 for administrative and operating expenses of such ,administration4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,a of chapter #ih of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #ieab4 ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund4 4 #ejd4 ,loan program for multiemployer defined benefit plans 7a7 ,loan authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration established under section #b is authorized-- 7,a7 to make loans to multiemployer plans 7as defined in section #dad7;f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 which are defined benefit plans 7as defined in section #dad7;j7 of such ,code7 and-- 7i7 7,i7 which are in critical and declining status 7within the meaning of section #dcb7;b77#f7 of such ,code and section #cje7;b77#f7 of the ,employee ,retirement and ,income ,security ,act7 as of the date of the enactment of this section1 or during the #b-year period beginning on such date1 or 7,,ii7 with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved under section #dcb7;e77#i7 of such ,code and section #cje7;e77#i7 of such ,act as of such date or during such period2 7ii7 which as of such date of enactment1 or during such period1 are in critical status 7within the meaning of section #dcb7;b77#b7 of such ,code and section #cje7;b77#b7 of such ,act71 have a modified funded percentage of less than #dj percent1 and have a ratio of active to inactive participants which is less than #b to #e2 or 7iii7 which are insolvent for purposes of section #dah;,e of such ,code as of such date of enactment1 or during such period1 if they became insolvent after ,december #af1 #bjad1 and have not been terminated2 and 7,b7 subject to subsection 7b71 to establish appropriate terms for such loans4 ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the term modified funded percentage means the percentage equal to a fraction the numerator of which is current value of plan assets 7as defined in section #c7bf7 of such ,act7 and the denominator of which is current liabilities 7as defined in section #dca7;c77#f77;,d7 of such ,code and section #cjd7;c77#f77;,d7 of such ,act74 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation before making any loan under paragraph 7#a71 and shall share with such persons the application and plan information with respect to each such loan4 7#c7 ,establishment of loan program 7,a7 ,in general ,a program to make the loans authorized under this section shall be established not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbj1 with guidance regarding such program to be promulgated by the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 not later than ,august #ca1 #bjbj4 7,b7 ,loans authorized before program date ,without regard to whether the program under subparagraph 7,a7 has been established1 a plan may apply for a loan under this section before either date described in such subparagraph1 and the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall approve the application and make the loan before establishment of the program if necessary to avoid any suspension of the accrued benefits of participants4 7b7 ,loan terms 7#a7 ,in general ,the terms of any loan made under subsection 7a7 shall state that-- 7,a7 the plan shall make payments of interest on the loan for a period of #bi years beginning on the date of the loan 7or #ai years in the case of a plan making the election under subsection 7c77#e772 7,b7 final payment of interest and principal shall be due in the #cjth year after the date of the loan 7except as provided in an election under subsection 7c77#e772 and 7,c7 as a condition of the loan1 the plan sponsor stipulates that-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 the plan will not increase benefits1 allow any employer participating in the plan to reduce its contributions1 or accept any collective bargaining agreement which provides for reduced contribution rates1 during the #cj-year period described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7ii7 in the case of a plan with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved under section #dcb7;e77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #cje7;e77#i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 or under section #dah;,e of such ,code1 before the loan1 the plan will reinstate the suspended benefits 7or will not carry out any suspension which has been approved but not yet implemented72 7iii7 the plan sponsor will comply with the requirements of section #fjei;,a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7iv7 the plan will continue to pay all premiums due under section #djjg of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd2 and 7v7 the plan and plan administrator will meet such other requirements as the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration provides in the loan terms4 ,the terms of the loan shall not make reference to whether the plan is receiving financial assistance under section #dbfa7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;d77 or to any adjustment of the loan amount under subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii74 7#b7 ,interest rate ,except as provided in the second sentence of this paragraph and subsection 7c77#e71 loans made under subsection 7a7 shall have as low an interest rate as is feasible4 ,such rate shall be determined by the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration and shall-- 7,a7 not be lower than the rate of interest on #cj-year ,treasury securities on the first day of the calendar year in which the loan is issued2 and 7,b7 not exceed the greater of-- 7i7 a rate #j4b percentage points higher than such rate of interest on such date2 or 7ii7 the rate necessary to collect revenues sufficient to administer the program under this section4 7c7 ,loan application 7#a7 ,in general ,in applying for a loan under subsection 7a71 the plan sponsor shall-- 7,a7 demonstrate that1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 the loan will enable the plan to avoid insolvency for at least the #cj-year period described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a7 or1 in the case of a plan which is already insolvent1 to emerge from insolvency within and avoid insolvency for the remainder of such period2 and 7ii7 the plan is reasonably expected to be able to pay benefits and the interest on the loan during such period and to accumulate sufficient funds to repay the principal when due2 7,b7 provide the plan's most recently filed ,form #eejj as of the date of application and any other information necessary to determine the loan amount under subsection 7d72 7,c7 stipulate whether the plan is also applying for financial assistance under section #dbfa7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;d77 in combination with the loan to enable the plan to avoid insolvency and to pay benefits1 or is already receiving such financial assistance as a result of a previous application2 7,d7 state in what manner the loan proceeds will be invested pursuant to subsection 7d71 the person from whom any annuity contracts under such subsection will be purchased1 and the person who will be the investment manager for any portfolio implemented under such subsection2 and 7,e7 include such other information and certifications as the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall require4 7#b7 ,standard for accepting actuarial and plan sponsor determinations and demonstrations in the application ,in evaluating the plan sponsor's application1 the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall accept the determinations and demonstrations in the application unless the ,director1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 concludes that any such determinations or demonstrations in the application 7or any underlying assumptions7 are clearly erroneous or are inconsistent with any rules issued by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,required actions2 deemed approval ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall approve any application under this subsection within #ij days after the submission of such application unless such application is incomplete or the ,director makes a conclusion described in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to the application4 ,an application shall be deemed approved unless1 within such #ij days1 the ,director notifies the plan sponsor of the denial of such application and the reasons for such denial4 ,any approval or denial of an application by the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall be treated as a final agency action for purposes of section #gjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall make the loan pursuant to any application promptly after the approval of such application4 7#d7 ,certain plans required to apply ,the plan sponsor of any plan with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved under section #dcb7;e77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #cje7;e77#i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd or under section #dah;,e of such ,code1 before the date of the enactment of this ,act shall apply for a loan under this section4 ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall provide for such plan sponsors to use the simplified application under subsection 7d77#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,incentive for early repayment ,the plan sponsor may elect at the time of the application to repay the loan principal1 along with the remaining interest1 at least as rapidly as equal installments over the #aj-year period beginning with the #bast year after the date of the loan4 ,in the case of a plan making this election1 the interest on the loan shall be reduced by #j4e percentage points4 7d7 ,loan amount and use 7#a7 ,amount of loan 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7 and paragraph 7#b71 the amount of any loan under subsection 7a7 shall be1 as demonstrated by the plan sponsor on the application under subsection 7c71 the amount needed to purchase annuity contracts or to implement a portfolio described in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 7or a combination of the two7 sufficient to provide benefits of participants and beneficiaries of the plan in pay status1 and terminated vested benefits1 at the time the loan is made4 7,b7 ,plans with suspended benefits ,in the case of a plan with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved under section #dcb7;e77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #cje7;e77#i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;e77#i77 or under section #dah;,e of such ,code-- 7i7 the suspension of benefits shall not be taken into account in applying subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the loan amount shall be the amount sufficient to provide benefits of participants and beneficiaries of the plan in pay status and terminated vested benefits at the time the loan is made1 determined without regard to the suspension1 including retroactive payment of benefits which would otherwise have been payable during the period of the suspension4 7#b7 ,coordination with ,,pbgc financial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a plan which is also applying for financial assistance under section #dbfa7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;d77-- 7i7 the plan sponsor shall submit the loan application and the application for financial assistance jointly to the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation with the information necessary to determine the eligibility for and amount of the loan under this section and the financial assistance under section #dbfa7;d7 of such ,act2 and 7ii7 if such financial assistance is granted1 the amount of the loan under subsection 7a7 shall not exceed an amount equal to the excess of-- 7,i7 the amount determined under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b77ii7 7whichever is applicable72 over 7,,ii7 the amount of such financial assistance4 7,b7 ,plans already receiving ,,pbgc assistance ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall provide for a simplified application for the loan under this section which may be used by an insolvent plan which has not been terminated and which is already receiving financial assistance 7other than under section #dbfa7;d7 of such ,act7 from the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation at the time of the application for the loan under this section4 7#c7 ,use of loan funds 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #dcb7;f77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and section #cje7;f77#b77;,a77ii7 of such ,act1 the loan received under subsection 7a7 shall only be used to purchase annuity contracts which meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 or to implement a portfolio described in subparagraph 7,c7 7or a combination of the two7 to provide the benefits described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,annuity contract requirements ,the annuity contracts purchased under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be issued by an insurance company which is licensed to do business under the laws of any ,state and which is rated ,a or better by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization1 and the purchase of such contracts shall meet all applicable fiduciary standards under the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,c7 ,portfolio 7i7 ,in general ,a portfolio described in this subparagraph is-- 7,i7 a cash matching portfolio or duration matching portfolio consisting of investment grade 7as rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization7 fixed income investments1 including ,united ,states dollar-denominated public or private debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the ,united ,states or a foreign issuer1 which are tradeable in ,united ,states currency and are issued at fixed or zero coupon rates2 or 7,,ii7 any other portfolio prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury in regulations which has a similar risk profile to the portfolios described in subclause 7,i7 and is equally protective of the interests of participants and beneficiaries4 ,once implemented1 such a portfolio shall be maintained until all liabilities to participants and beneficiaries in pay status1 and terminated vested participants1 at the time of the loan are satisfied4 7ii7 ,fiduciary duty ,any investment manager of a portfolio under this subparagraph shall acknowledge in writing that such person is a fiduciary under the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd with respect to the plan4 7iii7 ,treatment of participants and beneficiaries ,participants and beneficiaries covered by a portfolio under this subparagraph shall continue to be treated as participants and beneficiaries of the plan1 including for purposes of title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7,d7 ,accounting 7i7 ,in general ,annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented under this paragraph shall be used solely to provide the benefits described in paragraph 7#a7 until all such benefits have been paid and shall be accounted for separately from the other assets of the plan4 7ii7 ,oversight of non-annuity investments 7,i7 ,in general ,any portfolio implemented under this paragraph shall be subject to oversight by the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration1 including a mandatory triennial review of the adequacy of the portfolio to provide the benefits described in paragraph 7#a7 and approval 7to be provided within a reasonable period of time7 of any decision by the plan sponsor to change the investment manager of the portfolio4 7,,ii7 ,remedial action ,if the oversight under subclause 7,i7 determines an inadequacy1 the plan sponsor shall take remedial action to ensure that the inadequacy will be cured within #b years of such determination4 7,e7 ,ombudsperson ,the ,participant and ,plan ,sponsor ,advocate established under section #djjd of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd shall act as ombudsperson for participants and beneficiaries on behalf of whom annuity contracts are purchased or who are covered by a portfolio under this paragraph4 7e7 ,collection of repayment ,except as provided in subsection 7f71 the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall make every effort to collect repayment of loans under this section in accordance with section #cgaa of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,loan default ,if a plan is unable to make any payment on a loan under this section when due1 the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall negotiate with the plan sponsor revised terms for repayment 7including installment payments over a reasonable period or forgiveness of a portion of the loan principal71 but only to the extent necessary to avoid insolvency in the subsequent #ah months4 7g7 ,authority ,to issue rules1 ,etc ,the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 is authorized to issue rules regarding the form1 content1 and process of applications for loans under this section1 actuarial standards and assumptions to be used in making estimates and projections for purposes of such applications1 and assumptions regarding interest rates1 mortality1 and distributions with respect to a portfolio described in subsection 7d77#c77;,c74 7h7 ,report to ,congress on status of certain plans with loans ,not later than #a year after the first loan is made under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,finance and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 a report identifying any plan that-- 7#a7 has failed to make any scheduled payment on a loan under this section2 7#b7 has negotiated revised terms for repayment of such loan 7including any installment payments or forgiveness of a portion of the loan principal72 or 7#c7 the ,director has determined is no longer reasonably expected to be able to-- 7,a7 pay benefits and the interest on the loan2 or 7,b7 accumulate sufficient funds to repay the principal when due4 ,such report shall include the details of any such failure1 revised terms1 or determination1 as the case may be4 7i7 ,coordination with taxation of unrelated business income ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ead7;c77#f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of clause 7i72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7ii77,,ii7 and inserting 1 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 indebtedness with respect to a multiemployer plan under a loan made by the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration pursuant to section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj4 4 #eje4 ,coordination with withdrawal liability and funding rules 7a7 ,amendment to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #dcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,special rules for plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans 7#a7 ,determination of withdrawal liability 7,a7 ,in general ,if any employer participating in a plan at the time the plan receives a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj withdraws from the plan before the end of the #cj-year period beginning on the date of the loan1 the withdrawal liability of such employer shall be determined under the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd-- 7i7 by applying section #dbai7;c77#a77;,d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd as if the plan were terminating by the withdrawal of every employer from the plan1 and 7ii7 by determining the value of nonforfeitable benefits under the plan at the time of the deemed termination by using the interest assumptions prescribed for purposes of section #djdd of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 as prescribed in the regulations under section #dbha of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd in the case of such a mass withdrawal4 7,b7 ,annuity contracts and investment portfolios purchased with loan funds ,annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented under section #ejd7;d77#c7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj shall not be taken into account as plan assets in determining the withdrawal liability of any employer under subparagraph 7,a71 but the amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 the benefits provided under such contracts or portfolios to participants and beneficiaries1 or 7ii7 the remaining payments due on the loan under section #ejd7;a7 of such ,act1 shall be taken into account as unfunded vested benefits in determining such withdrawal liability4 7#b7 ,coordination with funding requirements ,in the case of a plan which receives a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj-- 7,a7 annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented under section #ejd7;d77#c7 of such ,act1 and the benefits provided to participants and beneficiaries under such contracts or portfolios1 shall not be taken into account in determining minimum required contributions under section #dab1 7,b7 payments on the interest and principal under the loan1 and any benefits owed in excess of those provided under such contracts or portfolios1 shall be taken into account as liabilities for purposes of such section1 and 7,c7 if such a portfolio is projected due to unfavorable investment or actuarial experience to be unable to fully satisfy the liabilities which it covers1 the amount of the liabilities projected to be unsatisfied shall be taken into account as liabilities for purposes of such section4 4 7b7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,special rules for plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans 7#a7 ,determination of withdrawal liability 7,a7 ,in general ,if any employer participating in a plan at the time the plan receives a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj withdraws from the plan before the end of the #cj-year period beginning on the date of the loan1 the withdrawal liability of such employer shall be determined-- 7i7 by applying section #dbai7;c77#a77;,d7 as if the plan were terminating by the withdrawal of every employer from the plan1 and 7ii7 by determining the value of nonforfeitable benefits under the plan at the time of the deemed termination by using the interest assumptions prescribed for purposes of section #djdd1 as prescribed in the regulations under section #dbha in the case of such a mass withdrawal4 7,b7 ,annuity contracts and investment portfolios purchased with loan funds ,annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented under section #ejd7;d77#c7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj shall not be taken into account in determining the withdrawal liability of any employer under subparagraph 7,a71 but the amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 the benefits provided under such contracts or portfolios to participants and beneficiaries1 or 7ii7 the remaining payments due on the loan under section #ejd7;a7 of such ,act1 shall be taken into account as unfunded vested benefits in determining such withdrawal liability4 7#b7 ,coordination with funding requirements ,in the case of a plan which receives a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj-- 7,a7 annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented under section #ejd7;d77#c7 of such ,act1 and the benefits provided to participants and beneficiaries under such contracts or portfolios1 shall not be taken into account in determining minimum required contributions under section #cjb1 7,b7 payments on the interest and principal under the loan1 and any benefits owed in excess of those provided under such contracts or portfolios1 shall be taken into account as liabilities for purposes of such section1 and 7,c7 if such a portfolio is projected due to unfavorable investment or actuarial experience to be unable to fully satisfy the liabilities which it covers1 the amount of the liabilities projected to be unsatisfied shall be taken into account as liabilities for purposes of such section4 4 #ejf4 ,issuance of ,treasury bonds ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall from time to time transfer from the general fund of the ,treasury to the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,trust ,fund established under section #ieab of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf such amounts as are necessary to fund the loan program under section #ejd of this ,act1 including from proceeds from the ,secretary's issuance of obligations under chapter #ca of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ejg4 ,reports of plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,e of part ,,iii of subchapter ,a of chapter #fa of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fjei;,a4 ,reports of plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a plan receiving a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj1 with respect to the first plan year beginning after the date of the loan and each of the #bi succeeding plan years1 not later than the #ijth day of each such plan year the plan sponsor shall file with the ,secretary a report 7including appropriate documentation and actuarial certifications from the plan actuary1 as required by the ,secretary7 that contains-- 7#a7 the funded percentage 7as defined in section #dcb7;j77#b77 as of the first day of such plan year1 and the underlying actuarial value of assets 7determined with regard1 and without regard1 to annuity contracts purchased and portfolios implemented with proceeds of such loan7 and liabilities 7including any amounts due with respect to such loan7 taken into account in determining such percentage1 7#b7 the market value of the assets of the plan 7determined as provided in paragraph 7#a77 as of the last day of the plan year preceding such plan year1 7#c7 the total value of all contributions made by employers and employees during the plan year preceding such plan year1 7#d7 the total value of all benefits paid during the plan year preceding such plan year1 7#e7 cash flow projections for such plan year and the #i succeeding plan years1 and the assumptions used in making such projections1 7#f7 funding standard account projections for such plan year and the #i succeeding plan years1 and the assumptions relied upon in making such projections1 7#g7 the total value of all investment gains or losses during the plan year preceding such plan year1 7#h7 any significant reduction in the number of active participants during the plan year preceding such plan year1 and the reason for such reduction1 7#i7 a list of employers that withdrew from the plan in the plan year preceding such plan year1 and the resulting reduction in contributions1 7#aj7 a list of employers that paid withdrawal liability to the plan during the plan year preceding such plan year and1 for each employer1 a total assessment of the withdrawal liability paid1 the annual payment amount1 and the number of years remaining in the payment schedule with respect to such withdrawal liability1 7#aa7 any material changes to benefits1 accrual rates1 or contribution rates during the plan year preceding such plan year1 and whether such changes relate to the terms of the loan1 7#ab7 details regarding any funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan and updates to such plan1 7#ac7 the number of participants during the plan year preceding such plan year who are active participants1 the number of participants and beneficiaries in pay status1 and the number of terminated vested participants and beneficiaries1 7#ad7 the amount of any financial assistance received under section #dbfa of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd to pay benefits during the preceding plan year1 and the total amount of such financial assistance received for all preceding years1 7#ae7 the information contained on the most recent annual funding notice submitted by the plan under section #aja7;f7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 7#af7 the information contained on the most recent annual return under section #fjeh and actuarial report under section #fjei of the plan1 and 7#ag7 copies of the plan document and amendments1 other retirement benefit or ancillary benefit plans relating to the plan and contribution obligations under such plans1 a breakdown of administrative expenses of the plan1 participant census data and distribution of benefits1 the most recent actuarial valuation report as of the plan year1 copies of collective bargaining agreements1 and financial reports1 and such other information as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,pension ,rehabilitation ,administration1 may require4 7b7 ,electronic submission ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted electronically4 7c7 ,information sharing ,the ,secretary shall share the information in the report under subsection 7a7 with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation4 7d7 ,report to participants1 beneficiaries1 and employers ,each plan sponsor required to file a report under subsection 7a7 shall1 before the expiration of the time prescribed for the filing of such report1 also provide a summary 7written in a manner so as to be understood by the average plan participant7 of the information in such report to participants and beneficiaries in the plan and to each employer with an obligation to contribute to the plan4 4 7b7 ,penalty ,subsection 7e7 of section #ffeb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 #fjei;,a 7relating to reports of plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans7 after deferred compensation72 7#b7 by inserting 7#ajj in the case of failures under section #fjei;,a7 after #be2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of a failure with respect to section #fjei;,a1 the amount imposed under this subsection shall not be paid from the assets of the plan44 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,e of part ,,iii of subchapter ,a of chapter #fa of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #fjei;,a4 ,reports of plans receiving pension rehabilitation loans4 4 #ejh4 ,,pbgc financial assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #dbfa of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 7#a7 ,the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan-- 7,a7 which is in critical and declining status 7within the meaning of section #cje7;b77#f77 as of the date of the enactment of this subsection or during the #b-year period beginning on such date1 or with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved under section #cje7;e77#i7 as of such date2 7,b7 which1 as of such date of enactment or during such period1 is in critical status 7within the meaning of section #cje7;b77#b771 has a modified funded percentage of less than #dj percent 7as defined in section #ejd7;a77#a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj71 and has a ratio of active to inactive participants which is less than #b to #e2 or 7,c7 which is insolvent for purposes of section #dah;,e of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf as of such date of enactment or during such period1 if the plan became insolvent after ,december #af1 #bjad1 and has not been terminated1 and which is applying for a loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj may also apply to the corporation for financial assistance under this subsection1 by jointly submitting such applications in accordance with section #ejd7;d77#b7 of such ,act4 ,the application for financial assistance under this subsection shall demonstrate1 based on projections by the plan actuary1 that after the receipt of the anticipated loan amount under section #d7;a7 of such ,act1 the plan will still become 7or remain7 insolvent within the #cj-year period beginning on the date of the loan4 7#b7 ,in reviewing an application under paragraph 7#a71 the corporation shall review the determinations and demonstrations submitted with the loan application under section #ejd7;c7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj and provide guidance regarding such determinations and demonstrations prior to approving any application for financial assistance under this subsection4 ,the corporation may deny any application if any such determinations or demonstrations 7or any underlying assumptions7 are clearly erroneous1 or inconsistent with rules issued by the corporation1 and the plan and the corporation are unable to reach agreement on such determinations or demonstrations4 ,the corporation shall prescribe any such rules or guidance not later than ,august #ca1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,in the case of a plan described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b71 the total financial assistance provided under this subsection shall be an amount equal to the smallest portion of the loan amount with respect to the plan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b77ii7 of section #ejd7;d7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj 7determined without regard to paragraph 7#b7 thereof7 that1 if provided as financial assistance under this subsection instead of a loan1 would allow the plan to avoid the projected insolvency4 7#d7 ,in the case of a plan described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 the financial assistance provided pursuant to such application under this subsection shall be the present value of the amount 7determined by the plan actuary and submitted on the application7 that1 if such amount were paid by the corporation in combination with the loan and any other assistance being provided to the plan by the corporation at the time of the application1 would enable the plan to emerge from insolvency and avoid any other insolvency projected under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 7,a7 7i7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 if the corporation determines at the time of approval1 or at the beginning of any plan year beginning thereafter1 that the plan's #e-year expenditure projection 7determined without regard to loan payments described in clause 7iii77,,iii77 exceeds the fair market value of the plan's assets1 the corporation shall 7subject to the total amount of financial assistance approved under this subsection7 provide such assistance in an amount equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the amount by which the plan's #e-year expenditure projection exceeds such fair market value2 or 7,,ii7 the plan's expected expenditures for the plan year4 7ii7 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term #e-year expenditure projection means1 with respect to any plan for a plan year1 an amount equal to #ejj percent of the plan's expected expenditures for the plan year4 7iii7 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term expected expenditures means1 with respect to any plan for a plan year1 an amount equal to the sum of-- 7,i7 expected benefit payments for the plan year2 7,,ii7 expected administrative expense payments for the plan year2 plus 7,,iii7 payments on the loan scheduled during the plan year pursuant to the terms of the loan under section #ejd7;b7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj4 7iv7 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 in the case of any plan year during which a plan is approved for a loan under section #ejd of such ,act1 but has not yet received the proceeds1 such proceeds shall be included in determining the fair market value of the plan's assets for the plan year4 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of any plan that for the plan year beginning in #bjae was certified pursuant to section #cje7;b77#c7 as being in critical and declining status1 and had more than #cjj1jjj participants4 7,b7 ,the financial assistance under this subsection shall be provided in a lump sum if the plan sponsor demonstrates in the application1 and the corporation determines1 that such a lump sum payment is necessary for the plan to avoid the insolvency to which the application relates4 ,in the case of a plan described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 such lump sum shall be provided not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#f7 ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall apply to financial assistance under this subsection as if it were provided under subsection 7a71 except that the terms for repayment under subsection 7b77#b7 shall not require the financial assistance to be repaid before the date on which the loan under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation for ,multiemployer ,pensions ,act of #bjbj is repaid in full4 7#g7 ,the corporation may forgo repayment of the financial assistance provided under this subsection if necessary to avoid any suspension of the accrued benefits of participants4 4 7b7 ,appropriations ,there is appropriated to the ,director of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year to provide the financial assistance described in section #dbfa7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;d77 7as added by this section7 7including necessary administrative and operating expenses relating to such assistance74 ,u ,consumer ,protection and ,telecommunications ,provisions ,i ,,covid-#ai ,price ,gouging ,prevention #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,covid-#ai ,price ,gouging ,prevention ,act4 #ajb4 ,prevention of price gouging 7a7 ,in general ,for the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 as a result of confirmed cases of #bjai novel coronavirus 7,,covid-#ai71 including any renewal thereof1 it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- 7#a7 is unconscionably excessive2 and 7#b7 indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably4 7b7 ,factors for consideration ,in determining whether a person has violated subsection 7a71 there shall be taken into account1 with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service1 factors that include the following3 7#a7 ,whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- 7,a7 during the #ij-;day period immediately preceding ,january #ca1 #bjbj2 or 7,b7 during the same #ij-;day period of the previous year4 7#b7 ,whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before ,january #ca1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,whether such price reasonably reflects additional costs1 not within the control of such person1 that were paid1 incurred1 or reasonably anticipated by such person1 or reasonably reflects the profitability of forgone sales or additional risks taken by such person1 to produce1 distribute1 obtain1 or sell such good or service under the circumstances4 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,enforcement by federal trade commission 7,a7 ,unfair or deceptive acts or practices ,a violation of subsection 7a7 shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section #ah7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eg;a7a77#a77;,b77 regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices4 7,b7 ,powers of commission ,the ,commission shall enforce subsection 7a7 in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq47 were incorporated into and made a part of this section4 ,any person who violates such subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act4 7#b7 ,effect on other laws ,nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to limit the authority of the ,commission under any other provision of law4 7#c7 ,enforcement by state attorneys general 7,a7 ,in general ,if the chief law enforcement officer of a ,state1 or an official or agency designated by a ,state1 has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection 7a71 the attorney general1 official1 or agency of the ,state1 in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in ,state court under its consumer protection law1 may bring a civil action in any appropriate ,united ,states district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction1 including a ,state court1 to-- 7i7 enjoin further such violation by such person2 7ii7 enforce compliance with such subsection2 7iii7 obtain civil penalties2 and 7iv7 obtain damages1 restitution1 or other compensation on behalf of residents of the ,state4 7,b7 ,notice and intervention by the ,,ftc ,the attorney general of a ,state shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,commission and provide the ,commission with a copy of the complaint in the action1 except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible1 in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action4 ,the ,commission shall have the right-- 7i7 to intervene in the action2 7ii7 upon so intervening1 to be heard on all matters arising therein2 and 7iii7 to file petitions for appeal4 7,c7 ,limitation on state action while federal action is pending ,if the ,commission has instituted a civil action for violation of this section1 no ,state attorney general1 or official or agency of a ,state1 may bring an action under this paragraph during the pendency of that action against any defendant named in the complaint of the ,commission for any violation of this section alleged in the complaint4 7,d7 ,relationship with ,state-law claims ,if the attorney general of a ,state has authority to bring an action under ,state law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section1 the attorney general may assert the ,state-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall preempt or otherwise affect any ,state or local law4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,trade ,commission4 7#b7 ,good or service ,the term good or service means a good or service offered in commerce1 including-- 7,a7 food1 beverages1 water1 ice1 a chemical1 or a personal hygiene product2 7,b7 any personal protective equipment for protection from or prevention of contagious diseases1 filtering facepiece respirators1 medical supplies 7including medical testing supplies71 cleaning supplies1 disinfectants1 sanitizers2 or 7,c7 any healthcare service1 cleaning service1 or delivery service4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 ,,ii ,e-,rate ,support for ,wi-,fi ,hotspots and ,connected ,devices #bja4 ,e-,rate support for ,wi-,fi hotspots and connected devices during emergency periods relating to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #g days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall promulgate regulations providing for the provision1 during an emergency period described in subsection 7b7 and from amounts made available from the ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund established under subsection 7i77#a71 of universal service support under section #bed7;h77#a77;,b7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;h77#a77;,b77 to an elementary school1 secondary school1 or library eligible for support under such section1 as well as a tribal elementary school1 tribal secondary school1 or tribal library designated as eligible to receive support under such regulations by an ,indian tribe that is eligible for support under section #bfa of the ,library ,services and ,technology ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iafa71 for-- 7#a7 providing ,wi-,fi hotspots to-- 7,a7 in the case of a school1 students and staff of such school for use at locations that include locations other than such school2 and 7,b7 in the case of a library1 patrons of such library for use at locations that include locations other than such library2 7#b7 providing connected devices to students and staff or patrons 7as the case may be7 for use as described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 providing mobile broadband internet access service through such ,wi-,fi hotspots or connected devices4 7b7 ,emergency periods described ,an emergency period described in this subsection is the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 as a result of ,,covid-#ai1 including any renewal thereof4 7c7 ,service requirement for connected devices ,if a school or library provides a connected device to a student1 staff member1 or patron using universal service support under the regulations required by subsection 7a7 and such connected device is only capable of connecting to broadband internet access service through the use of ,wi-,fi1 such school or library shall also provide to such student1 staff member1 or patron a ,wi-,fi hotspot and mobile broadband internet access service through such ,wi-,fi hotspot4 7d7 ,treatment of ,wi-,fi hotspots and connected devices after emergency period ,the ,commission shall provide in the regulations required by subsection 7a7 that1 in the case of a school or library that purchases ,wi-,fi hotspots or connected devices using support received under such regulations1 such school or library-- 7#a7 may1 after the emergency period with respect to which such support is received1 use such ,wi-,fi hotspots or connected devices for such purposes as such school or library considers appropriate1 subject to any restrictions provided in such regulations 7or any successor regulation72 and 7#b7 may not sell or otherwise transfer in exchange for any thing of value such ,wi-,fi hotspots or connected devices4 7e7 ,prioritization of support ,the ,commission shall provide in the regulations required by subsection 7a7 that a school or library shall prioritize the provision of ,wi-,fi hotspots or connected devices and associated mobile broadband internet access service for which support is received under such regulations to students and staff or patrons 7as the case may be7 that the school or library believes do not otherwise have access to broadband internet access service at the residences of such students and staff or patrons4 7f7 ,certification requirements ,the ,commission shall provide in the regulations required by subsection 7a7 that-- 7#a7 ,wi-,fi hotspots and connected devices for which support is received under such regulations shall be treated as computers for purposes of the certification requirements of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of section #bed7;h7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;h772 and 7#b7 notwithstanding the requirements of such paragraphs relating to the timing of certifications1 the certifications required by such paragraphs shall be made with respect to such ,wi-,fi hotspots and connected devices as a condition of receiving such support4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any authority the ,commission may have under section #bed7;h77#a77;,b7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;h77#a77;,b77 to allow universal service support under such section to be used for the purposes described in subsection 7a7 other than as required by such subsection4 7h7 ,exemptions 7#a7 ,notice and comment rulemaking requirements ,section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to a regulation promulgated under subsection 7a7 or a rulemaking to promulgate such a regulation4 7#b7 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act requirements ,a collection of information conducted or sponsored under the regulations required by subsection 7a71 or under section #bed of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7 in connection with universal service support provided under such regulations1 shall not constitute a collection of information for the purposes of subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7i7 ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund4 7#b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 to remain available through fiscal year #bjba4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,emergency ,connectivity ,fund shall be available to the ,commission to provide universal service support under the regulations required by subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,relationship to universal service contributions ,universal service support provided under the regulations required by subsection 7a7 shall be provided from amounts made available under paragraph 7#c7 and not from contributions under section #bed7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;d774 7j7 ,exception to gift restrictions ,not later than #g days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall amend section #ed4ejc7;d7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 so as to provide that such section does not apply in the case of a gift or other thing of value that is solicited1 accepted1 offered1 or provided during an emergency period described in subsection 7b7 for the purpose of responding to needs arising from the emergency4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband internet access service ,the term broadband internet access service has the meaning given such term in section #h4a7;b7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#c7 ,connected device ,the term connected device means a laptop computer1 tablet computer1 or similar device that is capable of connecting to mobile broadband internet access service1 either by receiving such service directly or through the use of ,wi-,fi4 7#d7 ,wi-,fi ,the term ,wi-,fi means a wireless networking protocol based on ,institute of ,electrical and ,electronics ,engineers standard #hjb4aa 7or any successor standard74 7#e7 ,wi-,fi hotspot ,the term ,wi-,fi hotspot means a device that is capable of-- 7,a7 receiving mobile broadband internet access service2 and 7,b7 sharing such service with another device through the use of ,wi-,fi4 ,,iii ,emergency ,lifeline ,benefit for ,broadband ,service #cja4 ,emergency lifeline benefit for broadband service during emergency periods relating to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,promulgation of regulations required ,not later than #g days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall promulgate regulations for the provision of an emergency lifeline broadband benefit described and in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,requirements ,the regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall establish the following3 7#a7 ,regardless of whether a household or any consumer in the household receives support under subpart ,e of part #ed of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 a household is eligible for the provision of ,tier ,i service or ,tier ,,ii service1 supported by the emergency lifeline broadband benefit1 during an emergency period if-- 7,a7 the household includes at least one qualifying low-income consumer who meets the qualifications in paragraphs 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ed4dji of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 or 7,b7 the household receives benefits from the ,national ,school ,lunch ,program's free or reduced cost lunch program4 7#b7 ,a provider of broadband internet access service shall apply to the ,commission for the reimbursement described in paragraph 7#f7 for each eligible household that requests the emergency lifeline broadband benefit and receives ,tier ,i or ,tier ,,ii service from the provider4 7#c7 ,within five business days of receiving a request from a broadband internet service provider1 the ,commission shall determine and issue a decision whether it is in the public interest-- 7,a7 to allow such provider to provide ,tier ,i or ,tier ,,ii service supported by the emergency lifeline broadband benefit1 and 7,b7 to allow the provider to use its own verification processes to determine whether a household is eligible to receive the emergency lifeline broadband benefit according to the eligibility criteria in paragraph 7#a71 if such processes are reasonable and sufficient to avoid waste1 fraud1 and abuse4 7#d7 ,the ,commission shall adopt reasonable recordkeeping and retention requirements for recipients of reimbursements from the funds made available in subsection 7f71 which requirements shall be in lieu of any reporting1 record keeping1 retention and compliance requirements as set forth in subpart ,e of part #ed of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,the emergency period may be extended within a ,state or any portion thereof if the ,governor of the ,state provides written1 public notice to the ,commission stipulating that an extension is necessary in furtherance of the recovery related to ,,covid-#ai4 ,the ,commission shall1 within #bd hours after receiving such notice1 post the notice on the ,commission's public website4 7#f7 ,the ,commission shall reimburse providers of broadband internet access service from funds made available in subsection 7f7 in the following amounts3 7,a7 ,the broadband internet access service provider shall receive #ej4jj per month1 or an amount equal to the monthly charge for service and equipment if such charge is less than #ej4jj per month1 for each eligible household that requests the emergency lifeline broadband benefit and receives the ,tier ,i service4 7,b7 ,the broadband internet access service provider shall receive #cj4jj per month1 or an amount equal to the monthly charge for service and equipment if such charge is less than #cj4jj per month1 for each eligible household that requests the emergency lifeline broadband benefit and receives ,tier ,,ii service4 7#g7 ,to receive a reimbursement under paragraph 7#f71 a broadband internet access service provider shall certify to the ,commission-- 7,a7 the number of eligible households that requested the emergency lifeline broadband benefit and received ,tier ,i service-- 7i7 monthly for the duration of the emergency period2 or 7ii7 for each month of the emergency period1 collectively1 after the expiration of the emergency period under paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 the number of eligible households that requested the emergency lifeline broadband benefit and received ,tier ,,ii service-- 7i7 monthly for the duration of the emergency period2 or 7ii7 for each month of the emergency period1 collectively1 after the expiration of the emergency period under paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 that the reimbursement sought for providing ,tier ,i service or ,tier ,,ii service to an eligible household did not exceed the provider's rate for that offering1 or similar offerings1 for households that are not eligible households subscribing to the same or substantially similar service2 7,d7 that eligible households for which the provider is seeking reimbursement for providing ,tier ,i or ,tier ,,ii service using the emergency lifeline broadband benefit-- 7i7 were not charged for the ,tier ,i service or ,tier ,,ii service2 and 7ii7 were not disqualified from receiving the emergency lifeline broadband service based on past or present arrearages2 and 7,e7 that the eligibility of eligible households is verified in accordance with the requirements adopted by the ,commission pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,eligible providers ,the ,commission may provide a reimbursement to a broadband internet access service provider under this section without requiring such provider to be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section #bad7;e7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;e77 and notwithstanding section #bed7;e7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;e774 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall affect the collection1 distribution1 or administration of the ,lifeline ,assistance ,program governed by the rules set forth in subpart ,e of part #ed of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7e7 ,exemptions 7#a7 ,notice and comment rulemaking requirements ,section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to a regulation promulgated under subsection 7a7 or a rulemaking to promulgate such a regulation4 7#b7 ,paperwork reduction act requirements ,a collection of information conducted or sponsored under the regulations required by subsection 7a71 or under section #bed of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7 in connection with universal service support provided under such regulations1 shall not constitute a collection of information for the purposes of subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7f7 ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund4 7#b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 to remain available through fiscal year #bjba4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,emergency ,broadband ,connectivity ,fund shall be available to the ,commission to provide reimbursements for ,tier ,i service or ,tier ,,ii service provided to eligible households under the regulations required pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,relationship to universal service contributions ,reimbursements provided under the regulations required by subsection 7a7 shall be provided from amounts made available under paragraph 7#c7 and not from contributions under section #bed7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;d774 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband internet access service ,the term broadband internet access service has the meaning given such term in section #h4a7;b7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#c7 ,eligible household ,the term eligible household means a household that meets the requirements described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,emergency period ,the term emergency period means the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 as a result of ,,covid-#ai1 including any renewal thereof4 7#e7 ,tier ,i service ,the term ,tier ,i service means broadband internet access service that1 at a minimum1 provides a download speed of #ajj megabits per second1 an upload speed of #aj megabits per second1 and latency that is sufficiently low to allow real-time1 interactive applications1 with no data caps or additional fees for the provision of such service1 except taxes and other governmental fees4 7#f7 ,tier ,,ii service ,the term ,tier ,,ii service means broadband internet access service that1 at a minimum1 provides a download speed of #be megabits per second1 an upload speed of #c megabits per second1 and latency that is sufficiently low to allow real-time1 interactive applications1 with no data caps or additional fees for the provision of such service1 except taxes and other governmental fees4 ,,iv ,continued ,connectivity #dja4 ,continued connectivity during emergency periods relating to ,,covid-#ai ,title ,,vii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbc4 ,continued connectivity during emergency periods relating to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,in general ,during an emergency period described in subsection 7b71 it shall be unlawful-- 7#a7 for a provider of advanced telecommunications service or voice service to-- 7,a7 terminate1 reduce1 or change such service provided to any individual customer or small business because of the inability of the individual customer or small business to pay for such service if the individual customer or small business certifies to such provider that such inability to pay is a result of disruptions caused by the public health emergency to which such emergency period relates2 or 7,b7 impose late fees on any individual customer or small business because of the inability of the individual customer or small business to pay for such service if the individual customer or small business certifies to such provider that such inability to pay is a result of disruptions caused by the public health emergency to which such emergency period relates2 7#b7 for a provider of advanced telecommunications service to1 during such emergency period-- 7,a7 employ a limit on the amount of data allotted to an individual customer or small business during such emergency period1 except that such provider may engage in reasonable network management2 or 7,b7 charge an individual customer or small business an additional fee for exceeding the limit on the data allotted to an individual customer or small business2 or 7#c7 for a provider of advanced telecommunications service that had functioning ,wi-,fi hotspots available to subscribers in public places on the day before the beginning of such emergency period to fail to make service provided by such ,wi-,fi hotspots available to the public at no cost during such emergency period4 7b7 ,waiver ,upon a petition by a provider advanced telecommunications service or voice service1 the provisions in subsection 7a7 may be suspended or waived by the ,commission at any time1 in whole or in part1 for good cause shown4 7c7 ,emergency periods described ,an emergency period described in this subsection is any portion beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this section of the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 as a result of ,,covid-#ai1 including any renewal thereof4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced telecommunications service ,the term advanced telecommunications service means a service that provides advanced telecommunications capability 7as defined in section #gjf of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb774 7#b7 ,broadband internet access service ,the term broadband internet access service has the meaning given such term in section #h4a7;b7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,individual customer ,the term individual customer means an individual who contracts with a mass-market retail provider of advanced telecommunications service or voice service to provide service to such individual4 7#d7 ,reasonable network management ,the term reasonable network management-- 7,a7 means the use of a practice that-- 7i7 has a primarily technical network management justification2 and 7ii7 is primarily used for and tailored to achieving a legitimate network management purpose1 taking into account the particular network architecture and technology of the service2 and 7,b7 does not include other business practices4 7#e7 ,small business ,the term small business has the meaning given such term under section #fja7c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,voice service ,the term voice service has the meaning given such term under section #bbg7;e77#h7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bbg7;e77#h774 7#g7 ,wi-fi ,the term ,wi-,fi means a wireless networking protocol based on ,institute of ,electrical and ,electronics ,engineers standard #hjb4aa 7or any successor standard74 7#h7 ,wi-fi hotspot ,the term ,wi-,fi hotspot means a device that is capable of-- 7,a7 receiving mobile broadband internet access service2 and 7,b7 sharing such service with another device through the use of ,wi-,fi4 4 ,v ,don't ,break ,up the ,t-,band #eja4 ,repeal of requirement to reallocate and auction ,t-,band spectrum 7a7 ,repeal ,section #fajc of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adac7 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #fajc4 ,v ,,grow ,act #aja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,giving ,retirement ,options to ,workers ,act of #bjbj or the ,,grow ,act4 #ajb4 ,composite plans 7a7 ,amendment to the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #h ,composite ,plans and ,legacy ,plans #hja4 ,composite plan defined 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term composite plan means a pension plan-- 7#a7 which is a multiemployer plan that is neither a defined benefit plan nor a defined contribution plan2 7#b7 the terms of which provide that the plan is a composite plan for purposes of this title with respect to which not more than one multiemployer defined benefit plan is treated as a legacy plan within the meaning of section #hje1 unless there is more than one legacy plan following a merger of composite plans under section #hjf2 7#c7 which provides systematically for the payment of benefits-- 7,a7 objectively calculated pursuant to a formula enumerated in the plan document with respect to plan participants after retirement1 for life2 and 7,b7 in the form of life annuities1 except for benefits which under section #bjc7;e7 may be immediately distributed without the consent of the participant2 7#d7 for which the plan contributions for the first plan year are at least #abj percent of the normal cost for the plan year2 7#e7 which requires-- 7,a7 an annual valuation of the liability of the plan as of a date within the plan year to which the valuation refers or within one month prior to the beginning of such year2 7,b7 an annual actuarial determination of the plan's current funded ratio and projected funded ratio under section #hjb7;a72 7,c7 corrective action through a realignment program pursuant to section #hjc whenever the plan's projected funded ratio is below #abj percent for the plan year2 and 7,d7 an annual notification to each participant describing the participant's benefits under the plan and explaining that such benefits may be subject to reduction under a realignment program pursuant to section #hjc based on the plan's funded status in future plan years2 and 7#f7 the board of trustees of which includes at least one retiree or beneficiary in pay status during each plan year following the first plan year in which at least #e percent of the participants in the plan are retirees or beneficiaries in pay status4 7b7 ,transition from a multiemployer defined benefit plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan may1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 amend the plan to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of the multiemployer plan separate from the defined benefit plan component1 except in the case of a defined benefit plan for which the plan actuary has certified under section #cje7;b77#c7 that the plan is or will be in critical status for the plan year in which such amendment would become effective or for any of the succeeding #e plan years4 7#b7 ,requirements ,any amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of a multiemployer plan shall-- 7,a7 apply with respect to all collective bargaining agreements providing for contributions to the multiemployer plan on or after the effective date of the amendment2 7,b7 apply with respect to all participants in the multiemployer plan for whom contributions are made to the multiemployer plan on or after the effective date of the amendment2 7,c7 specify that the effective date of the amendment is-- 7i7 the first day of a specified plan year following the date of the adoption of the amendment1 except that the plan sponsor may alternatively provide for a separate effective date with respect to each collective bargaining agreement under which contributions to the multiemployer plan are required1 which shall occur on the first day of the first plan year beginning after the termination1 or if earlier1 the re-opening1 of each such agreement1 or such earlier date as the parties to the agreement and the plan sponsor of the multiemployer plan shall agree to2 and 7ii7 not later than the first day of the fifth plan year beginning on or after the date of the adoption of the amendment2 7,d7 specify that1 as of the amendment's effective date1 no further benefits shall accrue under the defined benefit component of the multiemployer plan2 and 7,e7 specify that1 as of the amendment's effective date1 the plan sponsor of the multiemployer plan shall be the plan sponsor of both the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the plan4 7#c7 ,special rules ,if a multiemployer plan is amended pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the requirements of this title and title ,,iv shall be applied to the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the multiemployer plan as if each such component were maintained as a separate plan2 and 7,b7 the assets of the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the plan shall be held in a single trust forming part of the plan under which the trust instrument expressly provides-- 7i7 for separate accounts 7and appropriate records7 to be maintained to reflect the interest which each of the plan components has in the trust1 including separate accounting for additions to the trust for the benefit of each plan component1 disbursements made from each plan component's account in the trust1 investment experience of the trust allocable to that account1 and administrative expenses 7whether direct expenses or shared expenses allocated proportionally71 and permits1 but does not require1 the pooling of some or all of the assets of the two plan components for investment purposes2 and 7ii7 that the assets of each of the two plan components shall be held1 invested1 reinvested1 managed1 administered and distributed for the exclusive benefit of the participants and beneficiaries of each such plan component1 and in no event shall the assets of one of the plan components be available to pay benefits due under the other plan component4 7#d7 ,not a termination event ,notwithstanding section #djda;,a1 an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of a multiemployer plan does not constitute termination of the multiemployer plan4 7#e7 ,notice to the ,secretary 7,a7 ,notice ,the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall provide notice to the ,secretary of the intent to establish the composite plan 7or1 in the case of a composite plan incorporated as a component of a multiemployer plan as described in paragraph 7#a71 the intent to amend the multiemployer plan to incorporate such composite plan7 at least #cj days prior to the effective date of such establishment or amendment4 7,b7 ,certification ,in the case of a composite plan incorporated as a component of a multiemployer plan as described in paragraph 7#a71 such notice shall include a certification by the plan actuary under section #cje7;b77#c7 that the effective date of the amendment occurs in a plan year for which the multiemployer plan is not in critical status for that plan year and any of the succeeding #e plan years4 7#f7 ,references to composite plan component ,as used in this part1 the term composite plan includes a composite plan component added to a defined benefit plan pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall not be construed as preventing the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan from adopting an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 because some collective bargaining agreements are amended to cease any covered employer's obligation to contribute to the multiemployer plan before or after the plan amendment is effective4 ,paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall not be construed as preventing the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan from adopting an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 because some participants cease to have contributions made to the multiemployer plan on their behalf before or after the plan amendment is effective4 7c7 ,coordination with funding rules ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 sections #cjb1 #cjd1 and #cje shall not apply to a composite plan4 7d7 ,treatment of a composite plan ,for purposes of this ,act 7other than sections #cjb and #dbde71 a composite plan shall be treated as if it were a defined benefit plan unless a different treatment is provided for under applicable law4 #hjb4 ,funded ratios2 actuarial assumptions 7a7 ,certification of funded ratios 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the one-hundred twentieth day of each plan year of a composite plan1 the plan actuary of the composite plan shall certify to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the plan sponsor the plan's current funded ratio and projected funded ratio for the plan year4 7#b7 ,determination of current funded ratio and projected funded ratio ,for purposes of this section3 7,a7 ,current funded ratio ,the current funded ratio is the ratio 7expressed as a percentage7 of-- 7i7 the value of the plan's assets as of the first day of the plan year2 to 7ii7 the plan actuary's best estimate of the present value of the plan liabilities as of the first day of the plan year4 7,b7 ,projected funded ratio ,the projected funded ratio is the current funded ratio projected to the first day of the fifteenth plan year following the plan year for which the determination is being made4 7#c7 ,consideration of contribution rate increases ,for purposes of projections under this subsection1 the plan sponsor may anticipate contribution rate increases beyond the term of the current collective bargaining agreement and any agreed-to supplements1 up to a maximum of #b4e percent per year1 compounded annually1 unless it would be unreasonable under the circumstances to assume that contributions would increase by that amount4 7b7 ,actuarial assumptions and methods ,for purposes of this part3 7#a7 ,in general ,all costs1 liabilities1 rates of interest and other factors under the plan shall be determined for a plan year on the basis of actuarial assumptions and methods-- 7,a7 each of which is reasonable 7taking into account the experience of the plan and reasonable expectations72 7,b7 which1 in combination1 offer the actuary's best estimate of anticipated experience under the plan2 and 7,c7 with respect to which any change from the actuarial assumptions and methods used in the previous plan year shall be certified by the plan actuary and the actuarial rationale for such change provided in the annual report required by section #ajc4 7#b7 ,fair market value of assets ,the value of the plan's assets shall be taken into account on the basis of their fair market value4 7#c7 ,determination of normal cost and plan liabilities ,a plan's normal cost and liabilities shall be based on the most recent actuarial valuation required under section #hja7;a77#e77;,a7 and the unit credit funding method4 7#d7 ,time when certain contributions deemed made ,any contributions for a plan year made by an employer after the last day of such plan year1 but not later than two and one-half months after such day1 shall be deemed to have been made on such last day4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 such two and one-half month period may be extended for not more than six months under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#e7 ,additional actuarial assumptions ,except where otherwise provided in this part1 the provisions of section #cje7;b77#c77;,b7 shall apply to any determination or projection under this part4 #hjc4 ,realignment program 7a7 ,realignment program 7#a7 ,adoption ,in any case in which the plan actuary certifies under section #hjb7;a7 that the plan's projected funded ratio is below #abj percent for the plan year1 the plan sponsor shall adopt a realignment program under paragraph 7#b7 not later than #baj days after the due date of the certification required under such section #hjb7;a74 ,the plan sponsor shall adopt an updated realignment program for each succeeding plan year for which a certification described in the preceding sentence is made4 7#b7 ,content of realignment program 7,a7 ,in general ,a realignment program adopted under this paragraph is a written program which consists of all reasonable measures1 including options or a range of options to be undertaken by the plan sponsor or proposed to the bargaining parties1 formulated1 based on reasonably anticipated experience and reasonable actuarial assumptions1 to enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year4 7,b7 ,initial program elements ,reasonable measures under a realignment program described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include any of the following3 7i7 ,proposed contribution increases4 7ii7 ,a reduction in the rate of future benefit accruals1 so long as the resulting rate is not less than #a percent of the contributions on which benefits are based as of the start of the plan year 7or the equivalent standard accrual rate as described in section #cje7;e77#f774 7iii7 ,a modification or elimination of adjustable benefits of participants that are not in pay status before the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a74 7iv7 ,any other lawfully available measures not specifically described in this subparagraph or subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 that the plan sponsor determines are reasonable4 7,c7 ,additional program elements ,if the plan sponsor has determined that all reasonable measures available under subparagraph 7,b7 will not enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year1 such reasonable measures may also include-- 7i7 a reduction of accrued benefits that are not in pay status by the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a72 or 7ii7 a reduction of any benefits of participants that are in pay status before the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a7 other than core benefits as defined in paragraph 7#d74 7,d7 ,additional reductions ,in the case of a composite plan for which the plan sponsor has determined that all reasonable measures available under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 will not enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year1 such reasonable measures may also include-- 7i7 a further reduction in the rate of future benefit accruals without regard to the limitation applicable under subparagraph 7,b77ii72 or 7ii7 a reduction of core benefits1 provided that such reductions shall be equitably distributed across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account factors1 with respect to participants and beneficiaries and their benefits1 that may include one or more of the factors listed in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x7 of section #cje7;e77#i77;,d77vi71 to the extent necessary to enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year1 or at the election of the plan sponsor1 a projected funded ratio of at least #ajj percent for the following plan year and a current funded ratio of at least #ij percent4 7#c7 ,adjustable benefit defined ,for purposes of this part1 the term adjustable benefit means-- 7,a7 benefits1 rights1 and features under the plan1 including post-retirement death benefits1 #fj-month guarantees1 disability benefits not yet in pay status1 and similar benefits2 7,b7 any early retirement benefit or retirement-type subsidy 7within the meaning of section #bjd7;g77#b77;,a77 and any benefit payment option 7other than the qualified joint and survivor annuity72 and 7,c7 benefit increases that were adopted 7or1 if later1 took effect7 less than #fj months before the first day such realignment program took effect4 7#d7 ,core benefit defined ,for purposes of this part1 the term core benefit means a participant's accrued benefit payable in the normal form of an annuity commencing at normal retirement age1 determined without regard to-- 7,a7 any early retirement benefits1 retirement-type subsidies1 or other benefits1 rights1 or features that may be associated with that benefit2 and 7,b7 any cost-of-living adjustments or benefit increases effective after the date of retirement4 7#e7 ,coordination with contribution increases 7,a7 ,in general ,a realignment program may provide that some or all of the benefit modifications described in the program will only take effect if the bargaining parties fail to agree to specified levels of increases in contributions to the plan1 effective as of specified dates4 7,b7 ,independent benefit modifications ,if a realignment program adopts any changes to the benefit formula that are independent of potential contribution increases1 such changes shall take effect not later than #ahj days after the first day of the first plan year that begins following the adoption of the realignment program4 7,c7 ,conditional benefit modifications ,if a realignment program adopts any changes to the benefit formula that take effect only if the bargaining parties fail to agree to contribution increases1 such changes shall take effect not later than the first day of the first plan year beginning after the third anniversary of the date of adoption of the realignment program4 7,d7 ,revocation of certain benefit modifications ,benefit modifications described in subparagraph 7,c7 may be revoked1 in whole or in part1 and retroactively or prospectively1 when contributions to the plan are increased1 as specified in the realignment program1 including any amendments thereto4 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply unless the contribution increases are to be effective not later than the fifth anniversary of the first day of the first plan year that begins after the adoption of the realignment program4 7b7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which it is certified under section #hjb7;a7 that the projected funded ratio is less than #abj percent1 the plan sponsor shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification1 provide notification of the current and projected funded ratios to the participants and beneficiaries1 the bargaining parties1 and the ,secretary4 ,such notice shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation that contribution rate increases or benefit reductions may be necessary2 7,b7 a description of the types of benefits that might be reduced2 and 7,c7 an estimate of the contribution increases and benefit reductions that may be necessary to achieve a projected funded ratio of #abj percent4 7#b7 ,notice of benefit modifications 7,a7 ,in ,general ,no modifications may be made that reduce the rate of future benefit accrual or that reduce core benefits or adjustable benefits unless notice of such reduction has been given at least #ahj days before the general effective date of such reduction for all participants and beneficiaries to-- 7i7 plan participants and beneficiaries2 7ii7 each employer who has an obligation to contribute to the composite plan2 and 7iii7 each employee organization which1 for purposes of collective bargaining1 represents plan participants employed by such employers4 7,b7 ,content of ,notice ,the notice under subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain-- 7i7 sufficient information to enable participants and beneficiaries to understand the effect of any reduction on their benefits1 including an illustration of any affected benefit or subsidy1 on an annual or monthly basis that a participant or beneficiary would otherwise have been eligible for as of the general effective date described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 information as to the rights and remedies of plan participants and beneficiaries as well as how to contact the ,department of ,labor for further information and assistance1 where appropriate4 7,c7 ,form and ,manner ,any notice under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be provided in a form and manner prescribed in regulations of the ,secretary of ,labor2 7ii7 shall be written in a manner so as to be understood by the average plan participant4 7#c7 ,model notices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 prescribe model notices that the plan sponsor of a composite plan may use to satisfy the notice requirements under this subsection2 and 7,b7 by regulation enumerate any details related to the elements listed in paragraph 7#a7 that any notice under this subsection must include4 7#d7 ,delivery method ,any notice under this part shall be provided in writing and may also be provided in electronic form to the extent that the form is reasonably accessible to persons to whom the notice is provided4 #hjd4 ,limitation on increasing benefits 7a7 ,level of current funded ratios ,except as provided in subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 no plan amendment increasing benefits or establishing new benefits under a composite plan may be adopted for a plan year unless-- 7#a7 the plan's current funded ratio is at least #aaj percent 7without regard to the benefit increase or new benefits72 7#b7 taking the benefit increase or new benefits into account1 the current funded ratio is at least #ajj percent and the projected funded ratio for the current plan year is at least #abj percent2 7#c7 in any case in which1 after taking the benefit increase or new benefits into account1 the current funded ratio is less than #adj percent and the projected funded ratio is less than #adj percent1 the benefit increase or new benefits are projected by the plan actuary to increase the present value of the plan's liabilities for the plan year by not more than #c percent2 and 7#d7 expected contributions for the current plan year are at least #abj percent of normal cost for the plan year1 determined using the unit credit funding method and treating the benefit increase or new benefits as in effect for the entire plan year4 7b7 ,additional requirements where core benefits reduced ,if a plan has been amended to reduce core benefits pursuant to a realignment program under section #hjc7;a77#b77;,d71 such plan may not be subsequently amended to increase core benefits unless the amendment-- 7#a7 increases the level of future benefit payments only2 and 7#b7 provides for an equitable distribution of benefit increases across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account the extent to which the benefits of participants were previously reduced pursuant to such realignment program4 7c7 ,exception ,to comply with applicable law ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment if the amendment is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf or to comply with other applicable law4 7d7 ,exception where maximum deductible limit applies ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment if and to the extent that contributions to the composite plan would not be deductible for the plan year under section #djd7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf if the plan amendment is not adopted4 7e7 ,exception for certain benefit modifications ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment under section #hjc7;a77#e77;,c71 regarding conditional benefit modifications4 7f7 ,treatment of plan amendments ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 if two or more plan amendments increasing benefits or establishing new benefits are adopted in a plan year1 such amendments shall be treated as a single amendment adopted on the last day of the plan year2 7#b7 all benefit increases and new benefits adopted in a single amendment are treated as a single benefit increase1 irrespective of whether the increases and new benefits take effect in more than one plan year2 and 7#c7 increases in contributions or decreases in plan liabilities which are scheduled to take effect in future plan years may be taken into account in connection with a plan amendment if they have been agreed to in writing or otherwise formalized by the date the plan amendment is adopted4 #hje4 ,composite plan restrictions to preserve legacy plan funding 7a7 ,treatment as a legacy plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this part and parts #b and #c1 a defined benefit plan shall be treated as a legacy plan with respect to the composite plan under which the employees who were eligible to accrue a benefit under the defined benefit plan become eligible to accrue a benefit under such composite plan4 7#b7 ,component plans ,in any case in which a defined benefit plan is amended to add a composite plan component pursuant to section #hja7;b71 paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied by substituting defined benefit component for defined benefit plan and composite plan component for composite plan4 7#c7 ,eligible to accrue a benefit ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 an employee is considered eligible to accrue a benefit under a composite plan as of the first day in which the employee completes an hour of service under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for contributions to and accruals under the composite plan in lieu of accruals under the legacy plan4 7#d7 ,collective bargaining agreement ,as used in this part1 the term collective bargaining agreement includes any agreement under which an employer has an obligation to contribute to a plan4 7#e7 ,other terms ,any term used in this part which is not defined in this part and which is also used in section #cje shall have the same meaning provided such term in such section4 7b7 ,restrictions on acceptance by composite plan of agreements and contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall not accept or recognize a collective bargaining agreement 7or any modification to such agreement71 and no contributions may be accepted and no benefits may be accrued or otherwise earned under the agreement-- 7,a7 in any case in which the plan actuary of any defined benefit plan that would be treated as a legacy plan with respect to such composite plan has certified under section #cje7;b77#c7 that such defined benefit plan is or will be in critical status for the plan year in which such agreement would take effect or for any of the succeeding #e plan years2 and 7,b7 unless the agreement requires each employer who is a party to such agreement1 including employers whose employees are not participants in the legacy plan1 to provide contributions to the legacy plan with respect to such composite plan in a manner that satisfies the transition contribution requirements of subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days after a determination by a plan sponsor of a composite plan that an agreement fails to satisfy the requirements described in paragraph 7#a71 the plan sponsor shall provide notification of such failure and the reasons for such determination-- 7,a7 to the parties to the agreement2 7,b7 to active participants of the composite plan who have ceased to accrue or otherwise earn benefits with respect to service with an employer pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation4 7#c7 ,limitation on retroactive effect ,this subsection shall not apply to benefits accrued before the date on which notice is provided under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,restriction on accrual of benefits under a composite plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which an employer1 under a collective bargaining agreement entered into after the date of enactment of the ,giving ,retirement ,options to ,workers ,act of #bjbj1 ceases to have an obligation to contribute to a multiemployer defined benefit plan1 no employees employed by the employer may accrue or otherwise earn benefits under any composite plan1 with respect to service with that employer1 for a #fj-month period beginning on the date on which the employer entered into such collective bargaining agreement4 7#b7 ,notice of cessation of obligation ,within #cj days of determining that an employer has ceased to have an obligation to contribute to a legacy plan with respect to employees employed by an employer that is or will be contributing to a composite plan with respect to service of such employees1 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall notify the plan sponsor of the composite plan of that cessation4 7#c7 ,notice of cessation of accruals ,not later than #cj days after determining that an employer has ceased to have an obligation to contribute to a legacy plan1 the plan sponsor of the composite plan shall notify the bargaining parties1 the active participants affected by the cessation of accruals1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation of the cessation of accruals1 the period during which such cessation is in effect1 and the reasons therefor4 7#d7 ,limitation on retroactive effect ,this subsection shall not apply to benefits accrued before the date on which notice is provided under paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,transition contribution requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a collective bargaining agreement satisfies the transition contribution requirements of this subsection if the agreement-- 7,a7 authorizes payment of contributions to a legacy plan at a rate or rates equal to or greater than the transition contribution rate established by the legacy plan under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 does not provide for-- 7i7 a suspension of contributions to the legacy plan with respect to any period of service2 or 7ii7 any new direct or indirect exclusion of younger or newly hired employees of the employer from being taken into account in determining contributions owed to the legacy plan4 7#b7 ,transition contribution rate 7,a7 ,in general ,the transition contribution rate for a plan year is the contribution rate that1 as certified by the actuary of the legacy plan in accordance with the principles in section #cje7;b77#c77;,b71 is reasonably expected to be adequate-- 7i7 to fund the normal cost for the plan year2 7ii7 to amortize the plan's unfunded liabilities in level annual installments over #be years1 beginning with the plan year in which the transition contribution rate is first established2 and 7iii7 to amortize any subsequent changes in the legacy plan's unfunded liability due to experience gains or losses 7including investment gains or losses1 gains or losses due to contributions greater or less than the contributions made under the prior transition contribution rate1 and other actuarial gains or losses71 changes in actuarial assumptions1 changes to the legacy plan's benefits1 or changes in funding method over a period of #ae plan years beginning with the plan year in which such change in unfunded liability is incurred4 ,the transition contribution rate for any plan year may not be less than the transition contribution rate for the plan year in which such rate is first established4 7,b7 ,multiple rates ,if different rates of contribution are payable to the legacy plan by different employers or for different classes of employees1 the certification shall specify a transition contribution rate for each such employer4 7,c7 ,rate applicable to employer 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided by clause 7ii71 the transition contribution rate applicable to an employer for a plan year is the rate in effect for the plan year of the legacy plan that commences on or after #ahj days before the earlier of-- 7,i7 the effective date of the collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the employer contributes to the legacy plan2 or 7,,ii7 #e years after the last plan year for which the transition contribution rate applicable to the employer was established or updated4 7ii7 ,exception ,the transition contribution rate applicable to an employer for the first plan year beginning on or after the commencement of the employer's obligation to contribute to the composite plan is the rate in effect for the plan year of the legacy plan that commences on or after #ahj days before such first plan year4 7,d7 ,effect of legacy plan financial circumstances ,if the plan actuary of the legacy plan has certified under section #cje that the plan is in endangered or critical status for a plan year1 the transition contribution rate for the following plan year is the rate determined with respect to the employer under the legacy plan's funding improvement or rehabilitation plan under section #cje1 if greater than the rate otherwise determined1 but in no event greater than #ge percent of the sum of the contribution rates applicable to the legacy plan and the composite plan for the plan year4 7,e7 ,other actuarial assumptions and methods ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,a71 the determination of the transition contribution rate for a plan year shall be based on actuarial assumptions and methods consistent with the minimum funding determinations made under section #cjd 7or1 if applicable1 section #cje7 with respect to the legacy plan for the plan year4 7,f7 ,adjustments in rate ,the plan sponsor of a legacy plan from time to time may adjust the transition contribution rate or rates applicable to an employer under this paragraph by increasing some rates and decreasing others if the actuary certifies that such adjusted rates in combination will produce projected contribution income for the plan year beginning on or after the date of certification that is not less than would be produced by the transition contribution rates in effect at the time of the certification4 7,g7 ,notice of transition contribution rate ,the plan sponsor of a legacy plan shall provide notice to the parties to collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions are made to the legacy plan of changes to the transition contribution rate requirements at least #cj days before the beginning of the plan year for which the rate is effective4 7,h7 ,notice to composite plan sponsor ,not later than #cj days after a determination by the plan sponsor of a legacy plan that a collective bargaining agreement provides for a rate of contributions that is below the transition contribution rate applicable to one or more employers that are parties to the collective bargaining agreement1 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall notify the plan sponsor of any composite plan under which employees of such employer would otherwise be eligible to accrue a benefit4 7#c7 ,correction procedures ,pursuant to standards prescribed by the ,secretary1 the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall adopt rules and procedures that give the parties to the collective bargaining agreement notice of the failure of such agreement to satisfy the transition contribution requirements of this subsection1 and a reasonable opportunity to correct such failure1 not to exceed #ahj days from the date of notice given under subsection 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,supplemental contributions ,a collective bargaining agreement may provide for supplemental contributions to the legacy plan for a plan year in excess of the transition contribution rate determined under paragraph 7#b71 regardless of whether the legacy plan is in endangered or critical status for such plan year4 7e7 ,nonapplication of composite plan restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,the provisions of subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 shall not apply with respect to a collective bargaining agreement1 to the extent the agreement1 or a predecessor agreement1 provides or provided for contributions to a defined benefit plan that is a legacy plan1 as of the first day of the first plan year following a plan year for which the plan actuary certifies that the plan is fully funded1 has been fully funded for at least three out of the immediately preceding #e plan years1 and is projected to remain fully funded for at least the following #d plan years4 7#b7 ,determination of fully funded ,a plan is fully funded for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 if1 as of the valuation date of the plan for a plan year1 the value of the plan's assets equals or exceeds the present value of the plan's liabilities1 determined in accordance with the rules prescribed by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation under sections #dbai7;c77#a77;,d7 and #dbha for multiemployer plans terminating by mass withdrawal1 as in effect for the date of the determination1 except the plan's reasonable assumption regarding the starting date of benefits may be used4 7#c7 ,other applicable rules ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 actuarial determinations and projections under this section shall be based on the rules in section #cje7;b77#c7 and section #hjb7;b74 #hjf4 ,mergers and asset transfers of composite plans 7a7 ,in general ,assets and liabilities of a composite plan may only be merged with1 or transferred to1 another plan if-- 7#a7 the other plan is a composite plan2 7#b7 the plan or plans resulting from the merger or transfer is a composite plan2 7#c7 no participant's accrued benefit or adjustable benefit is lower immediately after the transaction than it was immediately before the transaction2 and 7#d7 the value of the assets transferred in the case of a transfer reasonably reflects the value of the amounts contributed with respect to the participants whose benefits are being transferred1 adjusted for allocable distributions1 investment gains and losses1 and administrative expenses4 7b7 ,legacy plan 7#a7 ,in general ,after a merger or transfer involving a composite plan1 the legacy plan with respect to an employer that is obligated to contribute to the resulting composite plan is the legacy plan that applied to that employer immediately before the merger or transfer4 7#b7 ,multiple ,legacy ,plans ,if an employer is obligated to contribute to more than one legacy plan with respect to employees eligible to accrue benefits under more than one composite plan and there is a merger or transfer of such legacy plans1 the transition contribution rate applicable to the legacy plan resulting from the merger or transfer with respect to that employer shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of section #hje7;d77#b77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,penalties 7,a7 ,civil enforcement of failure to comply with realignment program ,section #ejb7;a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 in the case of a composite plan required to adopt a realignment program under section #hjc1 if the plan sponsor-- 7,a7 has not adopted a realignment program under that section by the deadline established in such section2 or 7,b7 fails to update or comply with the terms of the realignment program in accordance with the requirements of such section1 by the ,secretary1 by an employer that has an obligation to contribute with respect to the composite plan1 or by an employee organization that represents active participants in the composite plan1 for an order compelling the plan sponsor to adopt a realignment program1 or to update or comply with the terms of the realignment program1 in accordance with the requirements of such section and the realignment program4 4 7,b7 ,civil penalties ,section #ejb7;c7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;c77 is amended-- 7i7 by moving paragraphs 7#h71 7#aj71 and 7#ab7 each #b ems to the left2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,the ,secretary may assess against any plan sponsor of a composite plan a civil penalty of not more than #a1ajj per day for each violation by such sponsor-- 7,a7 of the requirement under section #hjb7;a7 on the plan actuary to certify the plan's current or projected funded ratio by the date specified in such subsection2 or 7,b7 of the requirement under section #hjc to adopt a realignment program by the deadline established in that section and to comply with its terms4 7#aj7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary may assess against any plan sponsor of a composite plan a civil penalty of not more than #ajj per day for each violation by such sponsor of the requirement under section #hjc7;b7 to provide notice as described in such section1 except that no penalty may be assessed in any case in which the plan sponsor exercised reasonable diligence to meet the requirements of such section and-- 7i7 the plan sponsor did not know that the violation existed2 or 7ii7 the plan sponsor provided such notice during the #cj-;day period beginning on the first date on which the plan sponsor knew1 or in exercising reasonable due diligence should have known1 that such violation existed4 7,b7 ,in any case in which the plan sponsor exercised reasonable diligence to meet the requirements of section #hjc7;b7-- 7i7 the total penalty assessed under this paragraph against such sponsor for a plan year may not exceed #ejj1jjj2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary may waive part or all of such penalty to the extent that the payment of such penalty would be excessive or otherwise inequitable relative to the violation involved4 7#aa7 ,the ,secretary may assess against any plan sponsor of a composite plan a civil penalty of not more than #ajj per day for each violation by such sponsor of the notice requirements under sections #hja7;b77#e7 and #hje7;b77#b74 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja note7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gcd the following3 ,part #h--;,composite ,plans and ,legacy ,plans ,sec4 #hja4 ,composite plan defined4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,funded ratios2 actuarial assumptions4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,realignment program4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,limitation on increasing benefits4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,composite plan restrictions to preserve legacy plan funding4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,mergers and asset transfers of composite plans4 4 7b7 ,amendment to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,c ,composite ,plans and ,legacy ,plans ,sec4 #dcg4 ,composite plan defined4 ,sec4 #dch4 ,funded ratios2 actuarial assumptions4 ,sec4 #dci4 ,realignment program4 ,sec4 #ddj4 ,limitation on increasing benefits4 ,sec4 #ddj;,a4 ,composite plan restrictions to preserve legacy plan funding4 ,sec4 #ddj;,b4 ,mergers and asset transfers of composite plans4 #dcg4 ,composite plan defined 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this title1 the term composite plan means a pension plan-- 7#a7 which is a multiemployer plan that is neither a defined benefit plan nor a defined contribution plan1 7#b7 the terms of which provide that the plan is a composite plan for purposes of this title with respect to which not more than one multiemployer defined benefit plan is treated as a legacy plan within the meaning of section #ddj;,a1 unless there is more than one legacy plan following a merger of composite plans under section #ddj;,b1 7#c7 which provides systematically for the payment of benefits-- 7,a7 objectively calculated pursuant to a formula enumerated in the plan document with respect to plan participants after retirement1 for life1 and 7,b7 in the form of life annuities1 except for benefits which under section #daa7;a77#aa7 may be immediately distributed without the consent of the participant1 7#d7 for which the plan contributions for the first plan year are at least #abj percent of the normal cost for the plan year1 7#e7 which requires-- 7,a7 an annual valuation of the liability of the plan as of a date within the plan year to which the valuation refers or within one month prior to the beginning of such year1 7,b7 an annual actuarial determination of the plan's current funded ratio and projected funded ratio under section #dch7;a71 7,c7 corrective action through a realignment program pursuant to section #dci whenever the plan's projected funded ratio is below #abj percent for the plan year1 and 7,d7 an annual notification to each participant describing the participant's benefits under the plan and explaining that such benefits may be subject to reduction under a realignment program pursuant to section #dci based on the plan's funded status in future plan years1 and 7#f7 the board of trustees of which includes at least one retiree or beneficiary in pay status during each plan year following the first plan year in which at least #e percent of the participants in the plan are retirees or beneficiaries in pay status4 7b7 ,transition from a multiemployer defined benefit plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan may1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 amend the plan to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of the multiemployer plan separate from the defined benefit plan component1 except in the case of a defined benefit plan for which the plan actuary has certified under section #dcb7;b77#c7 that the plan is or will be in critical status for the plan year in which such amendment would become effective or for any of the succeeding #e plan years4 7#b7 ,requirements ,any amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of a multiemployer plan shall-- 7,a7 apply with respect to all collective bargaining agreements providing for contributions to the multiemployer plan on or after the effective date of the amendment1 7,b7 apply with respect to all participants in the multiemployer plan for whom contributions are made to the multiemployer plan on or after the effective date of the amendment1 7,c7 specify that the effective date of the amendment is-- 7i7 the first day of a specified plan year following the date of the adoption of the amendment1 except that the plan sponsor may alternatively provide for a separate effective date with respect to each collective bargaining agreement under which contributions to the multiemployer plan are required1 which shall occur on the first day of the first plan year beginning after the termination1 or if earlier1 the re-opening1 of each such agreement1 or such earlier date as the parties to the agreement and the plan sponsor of the multiemployer plan shall agree to1 and 7ii7 not later than the first day of the fifth plan year beginning on or after the date of the adoption of the amendment1 7,d7 specify that1 as of the amendment's effective date1 no further benefits shall accrue under the defined benefit component of the multiemployer plan1 and 7,e7 specify that1 as of the amendment's effective date1 the plan sponsor of the multiemployer plan shall be the plan sponsor of both the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the plan4 7#c7 ,special rules ,if a multiemployer plan is amended pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the requirements of this title shall be applied to the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the multiemployer plan as if each such component were maintained as a separate plan1 and 7,b7 the assets of the composite plan component and the defined benefit plan component of the plan shall be held in a single trust forming part of the plan under which the trust instrument expressly provides-- 7i7 for separate accounts 7and appropriate records7 to be maintained to reflect the interest which each of the plan components has in the trust1 including separate accounting for additions to the trust for the benefit of each plan component1 disbursements made from each plan component's account in the trust1 investment experience of the trust allocable to that account1 and administrative expenses 7whether direct expenses or shared expenses allocated proportionally71 and permits1 but does not require1 the pooling of some or all of the assets of the two plan components for investment purposes1 and 7ii7 that the assets of each of the two plan components shall be held1 invested1 reinvested1 managed1 administered and distributed for the exclusive benefit of the participants and beneficiaries of each such plan component1 and in no event shall the assets of one of the plan components be available to pay benefits due under the other plan component4 7#d7 ,not a termination event ,notwithstanding section #djda;,a of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to incorporate the features of a composite plan as a component of a multiemployer plan does not constitute termination of the multiemployer plan4 7#e7 ,notice to the ,secretary 7,a7 ,notice ,the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall provide notice to the ,secretary of the intent to establish the composite plan 7or1 in the case of a composite plan incorporated as a component of a multiemployer plan as described in paragraph 7#a71 the intent to amend the multiemployer plan to incorporate such composite plan7 at least #cj days prior to the effective date of such establishment or amendment4 7,b7 ,certification ,in the case of a composite plan incorporated as a component of a multiemployer plan as described in paragraph 7#a71 such notice shall include a certification by the plan actuary under section #dcb7;b77#c7 that the effective date of the amendment occurs in a plan year for which the multiemployer plan is not in critical status for that plan year and any of the succeeding #e plan years4 7#f7 ,references to composite plan component ,as used in this subpart1 the term composite plan includes a composite plan component added to a defined benefit plan pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall not be construed as preventing the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan from adopting an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 because some collective bargaining agreements are amended to cease any covered employer's obligation to contribute to the multiemployer plan before or after the plan amendment is effective4 ,paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall not be construed as preventing the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan from adopting an amendment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 because some participants cease to have contributions made to the multiemployer plan on their behalf before or after the plan amendment is effective4 7c7 ,coordination with funding rules ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 sections #dab1 #dca1 and #dcb shall not apply to a composite plan4 7d7 ,treatment of a composite plan ,for purposes of this title 7other than sections #dab and #dah;,e71 a composite plan shall be treated as if it were a defined benefit plan unless a different treatment is provided for under applicable law4 #dch4 ,funded ratios2 actuarial assumptions 7a7 ,certification of funded ratios 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the one-hundred twentieth day of each plan year of a composite plan1 the plan actuary of the composite plan shall certify to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the plan sponsor the plan's current funded ratio and projected funded ratio for the plan year4 7#b7 ,determination of current funded ratio and projected funded ratio ,for purposes of this section-- 7,a7 ,current funded ratio ,the current funded ratio is the ratio 7expressed as a percentage7 of-- 7i7 the value of the plan's assets as of the first day of the plan year1 to 7ii7 the plan actuary's best estimate of the present value of the plan liabilities as of the first day of the plan year4 7,b7 ,projected funded ratio ,the projected funded ratio is the current funded ratio projected to the first day of the fifteenth plan year following the plan year for which the determination is being made4 7#c7 ,consideration of contribution rate increases ,for purposes of projections under this subsection1 the plan sponsor may anticipate contribution rate increases beyond the term of the current collective bargaining agreement and any agreed-to supplements1 up to a maximum of #b4e percent per year1 compounded annually1 unless it would be unreasonable under the circumstances to assume that contributions would increase by that amount4 7b7 ,actuarial assumptions and methods ,for purposes of this part-- 7#a7 ,in general ,all costs1 liabilities1 rates of interest1 and other factors under the plan shall be determined for a plan year on the basis of actuarial assumptions and methods-- 7,a7 each of which is reasonable 7taking into account the experience of the plan and reasonable expectations71 7,b7 which1 in combination1 offer the actuary's best estimate of anticipated experience under the plan1 and 7,c7 with respect to which any change from the actuarial assumptions and methods used in the previous plan year shall be certified by the plan actuary and the actuarial rationale for such change provided in the annual report required by section #fjeh4 7#b7 ,fair market value of assets ,the value of the plan's assets shall be taken into account on the basis of their fair market value4 7#c7 ,determination of normal cost and plan liabilities ,a plan's normal cost and liabilities shall be based on the most recent actuarial valuation required under section #dcg7;a77#e77;,a7 and the unit credit funding method4 7#d7 ,time when certain contributions deemed made ,any contributions for a plan year made by an employer after the last day of such plan year1 but not later than two and one-half months after such day1 shall be deemed to have been made on such last day4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 such two and one-half month period may be extended for not more than six months under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,additional actuarial assumptions ,except where otherwise provided in this subpart1 the provisions of section #dcb7;b77#c77;,b7 shall apply to any determination or projection under this subpart4 #dci4 ,realignment program 7a7 ,realignment program 7#a7 ,adoption ,in any case in which the plan actuary certifies under section #dch7;a7 that the plan's projected funded ratio is below #abj percent for the plan year1 the plan sponsor shall adopt a realignment program under paragraph 7#b7 not later than #baj days after the due date of the certification required under section #dch7;a74 ,the plan sponsor shall adopt an updated realignment program for each succeeding plan year for which a certification described in the preceding sentence is made4 7#b7 ,content of realignment program 7,a7 ,in general ,a realignment program adopted under this paragraph is a written program which consists of all reasonable measures1 including options or a range of options to be undertaken by the plan sponsor or proposed to the bargaining parties1 formulated1 based on reasonably anticipated experience and reasonable actuarial assumptions1 to enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year4 7,b7 ,initial program elements ,reasonable measures under a realignment program described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include any of the following3 7i7 ,proposed contribution increases4 7ii7 ,a reduction in the rate of future benefit accruals1 so long as the resulting rate shall not be less than #a percent of the contributions on which benefits are based as of the start of the plan year 7or the equivalent standard accrual rate as described in section #dcb7;e77#f774 7iii7 ,a modification or elimination of adjustable benefits of participants that are not in pay status before the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a74 7iv7 ,any other legally available measures not specifically described in this subparagraph or subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 that the plan sponsor determines are reasonable4 7,c7 ,additional program elements ,if the plan sponsor has determined that all reasonable measures available under subparagraph 7,b7 will not enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent the following plan year1 such reasonable measures may also include-- 7i7 a reduction of accrued benefits that are not in pay status by the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a71 or 7ii7 a reduction of any benefits of participants that are in pay status before the date of the notice required under subsection 7b77#a7 other than core benefits as defined in paragraph 7#d74 7,d7 ,additional reductions ,in the case of a composite plan for which the plan sponsor has determined that all reasonable measures available under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 will not enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year1 such reasonable measures may also include-- 7i7 a further reduction in the rate of future benefit accruals without regard to the limitation applicable under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 or 7ii7 a reduction of core benefits1 provided that such reductions shall be equitably distributed across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account factors1 with respect to participants and beneficiaries and their benefits1 that may include one or more of the factors listed in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x7 of section #dcb7;e77#i77;,d77vi71 to the extent necessary to enable the plan to achieve a projected funded ratio of at least #abj percent for the following plan year1 or at the election of the plan sponsor1 a projected funded ratio of at least #ajj percent for the following plan year and a current funded ratio of at least #ij percent4 7#c7 ,adjustable benefit defined ,for purposes of this subpart1 the term adjustable benefit means-- 7,a7 benefits1 rights1 and features under the plan1 including post-retirement death benefits1 #fj-month guarantees1 disability benefits not yet in pay status1 and similar benefits1 7,b7 any early retirement benefit or retirement-type subsidy 7within the meaning of section #daa7;d77#f77;,b77i77 and any benefit payment option 7other than the qualified joint and survivor annuity71 and 7,c7 benefit increases that were adopted 7or1 if later1 took effect7 less than #fj months before the first day such realignment program took effect4 7#d7 ,core benefit defined ,for purposes of this subpart1 the term core benefit means a participant's accrued benefit payable in the normal form of an annuity commencing at normal retirement age1 determined without regard to-- 7,a7 any early retirement benefits1 retirement-type subsidies1 or other benefits1 rights1 or features that may be associated with that benefit1 and 7,b7 any cost-of-living adjustments or benefit increases effective after the date of retirement4 7#e7 ,coordination with contribution increases 7,a7 ,in general ,a realignment program may provide that some or all of the benefit modifications described in the program will only take effect if the bargaining parties fail to agree to specified levels of increases in contributions to the plan1 effective as of specified dates4 7,b7 ,independent benefit modifications ,if a realignment program adopts any changes to the benefit formula that are independent of potential contribution increases1 such changes shall take effect not later than #ahj days following the first day of the first plan year that begins following the adoption of the realignment program4 7,c7 ,conditional benefit modifications ,if a realignment program adopts any changes to the benefit formula that take effect only if the bargaining parties fail to agree to contribution increases1 such changes shall take effect not later than the first day of the first plan year beginning after the third anniversary of the date of adoption of the realignment program4 7,d7 ,revocation of certain benefit modifications ,benefit modifications described in paragraph 7#c7 may be revoked1 in whole or in part1 and retroactively or prospectively1 when contributions to the plan are increased1 as specified in the realignment program1 including any amendments thereto4 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply unless the contribution increases are to be effective not later than the fifth anniversary of the first day of the first plan year that begins after the adoption of the realignment program4 7b7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which it is certified under section #dch7;a7 that the projected funded ratio is less than #abj percent1 the plan sponsor shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification1 provide notification of the current and projected funded ratios to the participants and beneficiaries1 the bargaining parties1 and the ,secretary4 ,such notice shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation that contribution rate increases or benefit reductions may be necessary1 7,b7 a description of the types of benefits that might be reduced1 and 7,c7 an estimate of the contribution increases and benefit reductions that may be necessary to achieve a projected funded ratio of #abj percent4 7#b7 ,notice of benefit modifications 7,a7 ,in general ,no modifications may be made that reduce the rate of future benefit accrual or that reduce core benefits or adjustable benefits unless notice of such reduction has been given at least #ahj days before the general effective date of such reduction for all participants and beneficiaries to-- 7i7 plan participants and beneficiaries1 7ii7 each employer who has an obligation to contribute to the composite plan1 and 7iii7 each employee organization which1 for purposes of collective bargaining1 represents plan participants employed by such employers4 7,b7 ,content of ,notice ,the notice under subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain-- 7i7 sufficient information to enable participants and beneficiaries to understand the effect of any reduction on their benefits1 including an illustration of any affected benefit or subsidy1 on an annual or monthly basis that a participant or beneficiary would otherwise have been eligible for as of the general effective date described in subparagraph 7,a71 and 7ii7 information as to the rights and remedies of plan participants and beneficiaries as well as how to contact the ,department of ,labor for further information and assistance1 where appropriate4 7,c7 ,form and ,manner ,any notice under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be provided in a form and manner prescribed in regulations of the ,secretary of ,labor1 7ii7 shall be written in a manner so as to be understood by the average plan participant4 7#c7 ,model notices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 prescribe model notices that the plan sponsor of a composite plan may use to satisfy the notice requirements under this subsection1 and 7,b7 by regulation enumerate any details related to the elements listed in paragraph 7#a7 that any notice under this subsection must include4 7#d7 ,delivery method ,any notice under this part shall be provided in writing and may also be provided in electronic form to the extent that the form is reasonably accessible to persons to whom the notice is provided4 #ddj4 ,limitation on increasing benefits 7a7 ,level of current funded ratios ,except as provided in subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 no plan amendment increasing benefits or establishing new benefits under a composite plan may be adopted for a plan year unless-- 7#a7 the plan's current funded ratio is at least #aaj percent 7without regard to the benefit increase or new benefits71 7#b7 taking the benefit increase or new benefits into account1 the current funded ratio is at least #ajj percent and the projected funded ratio for the current plan year is at least #abj percent1 7#c7 in any case in which1 after taking the benefit increase or new benefits into account1 the current funded ratio is less than #adj percent or the projected funded ratio is less than #adj percent1 the benefit increase or new benefits are projected by the plan actuary to increase the present value of the plan's liabilities for the plan year by not more than #c percent1 and 7#d7 expected contributions for the current plan year are at least #abj percent of normal cost for the plan year1 determined using the unit credit funding method and treating the benefit increase or new benefits as in effect for the entire plan year4 7b7 ,additional requirements where core benefits reduced ,if a plan has been amended to reduce core benefits pursuant to a realignment program under section #dci7;a77#b77;,d71 such plan may not be subsequently amended to increase core benefits unless the amendment-- 7#a7 increases the level of future benefit payments only1 and 7#b7 provides for an equitable distribution of benefit increases across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account the extent to which the benefits of participants were previously reduced pursuant to such realignment program4 7c7 ,exception ,to comply with applicable law ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment if the amendment is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a or to comply with other applicable law4 7d7 ,exception where maximum deductible limit applies ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment if and to the extent that contributions to the composite plan would not be deductible for the plan year under section #djd7;a77#a77;,e7 if the plan amendment is not adopted4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue regulations to implement this paragraph4 7e7 ,exception for certain benefit modifications ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in connection with a plan amendment under section #dci7;a77#e77;,c71 regarding conditional benefit modifications4 7f7 ,treatment of plan amendments ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 if two or more plan amendments increasing benefits or establishing new benefits are adopted in a plan year1 such amendments shall be treated as a single amendment adopted on the last day of the plan year1 7#b7 all benefit increases and new benefits adopted in a single amendment are treated as a single benefit increase1 irrespective of whether the increases and new benefits take effect in more than one plan year1 and 7#c7 increases in contributions or decreases in plan liabilities which are scheduled to take effect in future plan years may be taken into account in connection with a plan amendment if they have been agreed to in writing or otherwise formalized by the date the plan amendment is adopted4 #ddj;,a4 ,composite plan restrictions to preserve legacy plan funding 7a7 ,treatment as a legacy plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subchapter1 a defined benefit plan shall be treated as a legacy plan with respect to the composite plan under which the employees who were eligible to accrue a benefit under the defined benefit plan become eligible to accrue a benefit under such composite plan4 7#b7 ,component plans ,in any case in which a defined benefit plan is amended to add a composite plan component pursuant to section #dcg7;b71 paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied by substituting defined benefit component for defined benefit plan and composite plan component for composite plan4 7#c7 ,eligible to accrue a benefit ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 an employee is considered eligible to accrue a benefit under a composite plan as of the first day in which the employee completes an hour of service under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for contributions to and accruals under the composite plan in lieu of accruals under the legacy plan4 7#d7 ,collective bargaining agreement ,as used in this subpart1 the term collective bargaining agreement includes any agreement under which an employer has an obligation to contribute to a plan4 7#e7 ,other terms ,any term used in this subpart which is not defined in this part and which is also used in section #dcb shall have the same meaning provided such term in such section4 7b7 ,restrictions on acceptance by composite plan of agreements and contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall not accept or recognize a collective bargaining agreement 7or any modification to such agreement71 and no contributions may be accepted and no benefits may be accrued or otherwise earned under the agreement-- 7,a7 in any case in which the plan actuary of any defined benefit plan that would be treated as a legacy plan with respect to such composite plan has certified under section #dcb7;b77#c7 that such defined benefit plan is or will be in critical status for the plan year in which such agreement would take effect or for any of the succeeding #e plan years1 and 7,b7 unless the agreement requires each employer who is a party to such agreement1 including employers whose employees are not participants in the legacy plan1 to provide contributions to the legacy plan with respect to such composite plan in a manner that satisfies the transition contribution requirements of subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days after a determination by a plan sponsor of a composite plan that an agreement fails to satisfy the requirements described in paragraph 7#a71 the plan sponsor shall provide notification of such failure and the reasons for such determination to-- 7,a7 the parties to the agreement1 7,b7 active participants of the composite plan who have ceased to accrue or otherwise earn benefits with respect to service with an employer pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation4 7#c7 ,limitation on retroactive effect ,this subsection shall not apply to benefits accrued before the date on which notice is provided under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,restriction on accrual of benefits under a composite plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which an employer1 under a collective bargaining agreement entered into after the date of enactment of the ,giving ,retirement ,options to ,workers ,act of #bjbj1 ceases to have an obligation to contribute to a multiemployer defined benefit plan1 no employees employed by the employer may accrue or otherwise earn benefits under any composite plan1 with respect to service with that employer1 for a #fj-month period beginning on the date on which the employer entered into such collective bargaining agreement4 7#b7 ,notice of cessation of obligation ,within #cj days of determining that an employer has ceased to have an obligation to contribute to a legacy plan with respect to employees employed by an employer that is or will be contributing to a composite plan with respect to service of such employees1 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall notify the plan sponsor of the composite plan of that cessation4 7#c7 ,notice of cessation of accruals ,not later than #cj days after determining that an employer has ceased to have an obligation to contribute to a legacy plan1 the plan sponsor of the composite plan shall notify the bargaining parties1 the active participants affected by the cessation of accruals1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation of the cessation of accruals1 the period during which such cessation is in effect1 and the reasons therefor4 7#d7 ,limitation on retroactive effect ,this subsection shall not apply to benefits accrued before the date on which notice is provided under paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,transition contribution requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a collective bargaining agreement satisfies the transition contribution requirements of this subsection if the agreement-- 7,a7 authorizes for payment of contributions to a legacy plan at a rate or rates equal to or greater than the transition contribution rate established under paragraph 7#b71 and 7,b7 does not provide for-- 7i7 a suspension of contributions to the legacy plan with respect to any period of service1 or 7ii7 any new direct or indirect exclusion of younger or newly hired employees of the employer from being taken into account in determining contributions owed to the legacy plan4 7#b7 ,transition contribution rate 7,a7 ,in general ,the transition contribution rate for a plan year is the contribution rate that1 as certified by the actuary of the legacy plan in accordance with the principles in section #dcb7;b77#c77;,b71 is reasonably expected to be adequate-- 7i7 to fund the normal cost for the plan year1 7ii7 to amortize the plan's unfunded liabilities in level annual installments over #be years1 beginning with the plan year in which the transition contribution rate is first established1 and 7iii7 to amortize any subsequent changes in the legacy plan's unfunded liability due to experience gains or losses 7including investment gains or losses1 gains or losses due to contributions greater or less than the contributions made under the prior transition contribution rate1 and other actuarial gains or losses71 changes in actuarial assumptions1 changes to the legacy plan's benefits1 or changes in funding method over a period of #ae plan years beginning with the plan year in which such change in unfunded liability is incurred4 ,the transition contribution rate for any plan year may not be less than the transition contribution rate for the plan year in which such rate is first established4 7,b7 ,multiple rates ,if different rates of contribution are payable to the legacy plan by different employers or for different classes of employees1 the certification shall specify a transition contribution rate for each such employer4 7,c7 ,rate applicable to employer 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided by clause 7ii71 the transition contribution rate applicable to an employer for a plan year is the rate in effect for the plan year of the legacy plan that commences on or after #ahj days before the earlier of-- 7,i7 the effective date of the collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the employer contributes to the legacy plan1 or 7,,ii7 #e years after the last plan year for which the transition contribution rate applicable to the employer was established or updated4 7ii7 ,exception ,the transition contribution rate applicable to an employer for the first plan year beginning on or after the commencement of the employer's obligation to contribute to the composite plan is the rate in effect for the plan year of the legacy plan that commences on or after #ahj days before such first plan year4 7,d7 ,effect of legacy plan financial circumstances ,if the plan actuary of the legacy plan has certified under section #dcb that the plan is in endangered or critical status for a plan year1 the transition contribution rate for the following plan year is the rate determined with respect to the employer under the legacy plan's funding improvement or rehabilitation plan under section #dcb1 if greater than the rate otherwise determined1 but in no event greater than #ge percent of the sum of the contribution rates applicable to the legacy plan and the composite plan for the plan year4 7,e7 ,other actuarial assumptions and methods ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,a71 the determination of the transition contribution rate for a plan year shall be based on actuarial assumptions and methods consistent with the minimum funding determinations made under section #dca 7or1 if applicable1 section #dcb7 with respect to the legacy plan for the plan year4 7,f7 ,adjustments in rate ,the plan sponsor of a legacy plan from time to time may adjust the transition contribution rate or rates applicable to an employer under this paragraph by increasing some rates and decreasing others if the actuary certifies that such adjusted rates in combination will produce projected contribution income for the plan year beginning on or after the date of certification that is not less than would be produced by the transition contribution rates in effect at the time of the certification4 7,g7 ,notice of transition contribution rate ,the plan sponsor of a legacy plan shall provide notice to the parties to collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions are made to the legacy plan of changes to the transition contribution rate requirements at least #cj days before the beginning of the plan year for which the rate is effective4 7,h7 ,notice to composite plan sponsor ,not later than #cj days after a determination by the plan sponsor of a legacy plan that a collective bargaining agreement provides for a rate of contributions that is below the transition contribution rate applicable to one or more employers that are parties to the collective bargaining agreement1 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall notify the plan sponsor of any composite plan under which employees of such employer would otherwise be eligible to accrue a benefit4 7#c7 ,correction procedures ,pursuant to standards prescribed by the ,secretary of ,labor1 the plan sponsor of a composite plan shall adopt rules and procedures that give the parties to the collective bargaining agreement notice of the failure of such agreement to satisfy the transition contribution requirements of this subsection1 and a reasonable opportunity to correct such failure1 not to exceed #ahj days from the date of notice given under subsection 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,supplemental contributions ,a collective bargaining agreement may provide for supplemental contributions to the legacy plan for a plan year in excess of the transition contribution rate determined under paragraph 7#b71 regardless of whether the legacy plan is in endangered or critical status for such plan year4 7e7 ,nonapplication of composite plan restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,the provisions of subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 shall not apply with respect to a collective bargaining agreement1 to the extent the agreement1 or a predecessor agreement1 provides or provided for contributions to a defined benefit plan that is a legacy plan1 as of the first day of the first plan year following a plan year for which the plan actuary certifies that the plan is fully funded1 has been fully funded for at least three out of the immediately preceding #e plan years1 and is projected to remain fully funded for at least the following #d plan years4 7#b7 ,determination of fully funded ,a plan is fully funded for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 if1 as of the valuation date of the plan for a plan year1 the value of the plan's assets equals or exceeds the present value of the plan's liabilities1 determined in accordance with the rules prescribed by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation under sections #dbai7;c77#a77;,d7 and #dbha of ,employee ,retirement ,income and ,security ,act for multiemployer plans terminating by mass withdrawal1 as in effect for the date of the determination1 except the plan's reasonable assumption regarding the starting date of benefits may be used4 7#c7 ,other applicable rules ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 actuarial determinations and projections under this section shall be based on the rules in section #dcb7;b77#c7 and section #dch7;b74 #ddj;,b4 ,mergers and asset transfers of composite plans 7a7 ,in general ,assets and liabilities of a composite plan may only be merged with1 or transferred to1 another plan if-- 7#a7 the other plan is a composite plan1 7#b7 the plan or plans resulting from the merger or transfer is a composite plan1 7#c7 no participant's accrued benefit or adjustable benefit is lower immediately after the transaction than it was immediately before the transaction1 and 7#d7 the value of the assets transferred in the case of a transfer reasonably reflects the value of the amounts contributed with respect to the participants whose benefits are being transferred1 adjusted for allocable distributions1 investment gains and losses1 and administrative expenses4 7b7 ,legacy plan 7#a7 ,in general ,after a merger or transfer involving a composite plan1 the legacy plan with respect to an employer that is obligated to contribute to the resulting composite plan is the legacy plan that applied to that employer immediately before the merger or transfer4 7#b7 ,multiple ,legacy ,plans ,if an employer is obligated to contribute to more than one legacy plan with respect to employees eligible to accrue benefits under more than one composite plan and there is a merger or transfer of such legacy plans1 the transition contribution rate applicable to the legacy plan resulting from the merger or transfer with respect to that employer shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of section #ddj;,a7d77#b77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of subparts for part ,,iii of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,subpart ,c4 ,composite ,plans and ,legacy ,plans 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajc4 ,application of certain requirements to composite plans 7a7 ,amendments to the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,treatment for purposes of funding notices ,section #aja7;f7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking title ,,iv applies and inserting title ,,iv applies or which is a composite plan2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,application to composite plans ,the provisions of this subsection shall apply to a composite plan only to the extent prescribed by the ,secretary in regulations that take into account the differences between a composite plan and a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan4 4 7#b7 ,treatment for purposes of annual report ,section #ajc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7 by adding at the end the following sentence3 ,the provisions of this subsection shall apply to a composite plan only to the extent prescribed by the ,secretary in regulations that take into account the differences between a composite plan and a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan42 7,b7 in subsection 7f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional information for composite plans ,with respect to any composite plan-- 7,a7 the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall apply by substituting current funded ratio and projected funded ratio 7as such terms are defined in section #hjb7;a77#b77 for funded percentage each place it appears2 and 7,b7 the provisions of paragraph 7#b7 shall apply only to the extent prescribed by the ,secretary in regulations that take into account the differences between a composite plan and a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,composite plans ,a multiemployer plan that incorporates the features of a composite plan as provided in section #hja7;b7 shall be treated as a single plan for purposes of the report required by this section1 except that separate financial statements and actuarial statements shall be provided under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 for the defined benefit plan component and for the composite plan component of the multiemployer plan4 4 7#c7 ,treatment for purposes of pension benefit statements ,section #aje7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbe7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,composite plans ,for purposes of this subsection1 a composite plan shall be treated as a defined benefit plan to the extent prescribed by the ,secretary in regulations that take into account the differences between a composite plan and a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan4 4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #fjeh of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g7 and by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,composite plans ,a multiemployer plan that incorporates the features of a composite plan as provided in section #dcg7;b7 shall be treated as a single plan for purposes of the return required by this section1 except that separate financial statements shall be provided for the defined benefit plan component and for the composite plan component of the multiemployer plan4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,treatment of composite plans under title ,,iv 7a7 ,definition ,section #djja7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7;a77 is amended by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#ba7 and inserting a semicolon and by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,composite plan ,the term composite plan has the meaning set forth in section #hja4 4 7b7 ,composite plans disregarded for calculating premiums ,section #djjf7;a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acjf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the composite plan component of a multiemployer plan shall be disregarded in determining the premiums due under this section from the multiemployer plan4 4 7c7 ,composite plans not covered ,section #djba7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;b77#a77 is amended by striking ,act and inserting ,act1 or a composite plan1 as defined in paragraph 7#dc7 of section #c of this ,act4 7d7 ,no withdrawal liability ,section #dbja of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,contributions by an employer to the composite plan component of a multiemployer plan shall not be taken into account for any purpose under this title4 4 7e7 ,no withdrawal liability for certain plans ,section #dbja of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acha7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,contributions by an employer to a multiemployer plan described in the except clause of section #c7ce7 of this ,act pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that specifically designates that such contributions shall be allocated to the separate defined contribution accounts of participants under the plan shall not be taken into account with respect to the defined benefit portion of the plan for any purpose under this title 7including the determination of the employer's highest contribution rate under section #dbai71 even if1 under the terms of the plan1 participants have the option to transfer assets in their separate defined contribution accounts to the defined benefit portion of the plan in return for service credit under the defined benefit portion1 at rates established by the plan sponsor4 7e7 ,a legacy plan created under section #hje shall be deemed to have no unfunded vested benefits for purposes of this part1 for each plan year following a period of #e consecutive plan years for which-- 7#a7 the plan was fully funded within the meaning of section #hje for at least #c of the plan years during that period1 ending with a plan year for which the plan is fully funded2 7#b7 the plan had no unfunded vested benefits for at least #c of the plan years during that period1 ending with a plan year for which the plan is fully funded2 and 7#c7 the plan is projected to be fully funded and to have no unfunded vested benefits for the following four plan years4 4 7f7 ,no withdrawal liability for employers contributing to certain fully funded legacy plans ,section #dbaa of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #achb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,no amount of unfunded vested benefits shall be allocated to an employer that has an obligation to contribute to a legacy plan described in subsection 7e7 of section #dbja for each plan year for which such subsection applies4 4 7g7 ,no obligation ,to contribute ,section #dbab of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acib7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,no obligation ,to contribute ,an employer shall not be treated as having an obligation to contribute to a multiemployer defined benefit plan within the meaning of subsection 7a7 solely because-- 7#a7 in the case of a multiemployer plan that includes a composite plan component1 the employer has an obligation to contribute to the composite plan component of the plan2 7#b7 the employer has an obligation to contribute to a composite plan that is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements under which the multiemployer defined benefit plan is or previously was maintained2 or 7#c7 the employer contributes or has contributed under section #hje7;d7 to a legacy plan associated with a composite plan pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement but employees of that employer were not eligible to accrue benefits under the legacy plan with respect to service with that employer4 4 7h7 ,no inference ,nothing in the amendment made by subsection 7e7 shall be construed to create an inference with respect to the treatment under title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 as in effect before such amendment1 of contributions by an employer to a multiemployer plan described in the except clause of section #c7ce7 of such ,act that are made before the effective date of subsection 7e7 specified in subsection 7h77#b74 7i7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,special rule for section #dad7k7 multiemployer plans ,the amendment made by subsection 7e7 shall apply only to required contributions payable for plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aje4 ,conforming changes 7a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ce71 by inserting or a composite plan after other than an individual account plan2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#dc7 ,the term composite plan has the meaning given the term in section #hja7;a74 4 7b7 ,special funding rule for certain legacy plans 7#a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cjd7;b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhd7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,special funding rule for certain legacy plans ,in the case of a multiemployer defined benefit plan that has adopted an amendment under section #hja7;b71 in accordance with which no further benefits shall accrue under the multiemployer defined benefit plan1 the plan sponsor may combine the outstanding balance of all charge and credit bases and amortize that combined base in level annual installments 7until fully amortized7 over a period of #be plan years beginning with the plan year following the date all benefit accruals ceased4 4 7#b7 ,amendment to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #dca7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,special funding rule for certain legacy plans ,in the case of a multiemployer defined benefit plan that has adopted an amendment under section #dcg7;b71 in accordance with which no further benefits shall accrue under the multiemployer defined benefit plan1 the plan sponsor may combine the outstanding balance of all charge and credit bases and amortize that combined base in level annual installments 7until fully amortized7 over a period of #be plan years beginning with the plan year following the date on which all benefit accruals ceased4 4 7c7 ,benefits after merger1 consolidation1 or transfer of assets 7#a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjh of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking so much of the first sentence as precedes may not merge and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a pension plan may not merge1 and 2 and 7,b7 by striking the second sentence and adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,special requirements for multiemployer plans ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any transaction to the extent that participants either before or after the transaction are covered under a multiemployer plan to which title ,,iv of this ,act applies or a composite plan4 4 7#b7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7,a7 ,qualification requirement ,section #dja7;a77#ab7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7i7 by striking 7#ab7 ,a trust and inserting the following3 7#ab7 ,benefits after merger1 consolidation1 or transfer of assets 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a trust 2 7ii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,special requirements for multiemployer plans ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any multiemployer plan with respect to any transaction to the extent that participants either before or after the transaction are covered under a multiemployer plan to which title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd applies or a composite plan4 4 7,b7 ,additional qualification requirement ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #dad7l7 of such ,code is amended-- 7i7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general and all that follows through shall not constitute and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,benefit protections3 merger1 consolidation1 transfer 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a trust which forms a part of a plan shall not constitute 2 and 7ii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,special requirements for multiemployer plans ,subparagraph 7,a7 does not apply to any multiemployer plan with respect to any transaction to the extent that participants either before or after the transaction are covered under a multiemployer plan to which title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd applies or a composite plan4 4 7d7 ,requirements for status as a qualified plan 7#a7 ,requirement that actuarial assumptions be specified ,section #dja7;a77#be7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting 7in the case of a composite plan1 benefits objectively calculated pursuant to a formula7 after definitely determinable benefits4 7#b7 ,missing participants in terminating composite plan ,section #dja7;a77#cd7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking 1 a trust and inserting or a composite plan1 a trust4 7e7 ,deduction for contributions to a qualified plan ,section #djd7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f7 and by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,composite plans 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a composite plan1 subparagraph 7,d7 shall not apply and the maximum amount deductible for a plan year shall be the excess 7if any7 of-- 7,i7 #afj percent of the greater of-- 7aa7 the current liability of the plan determined in accordance with the principles of section #dca7;c77#f77;,d71 or 7bb7 the present value of plan liabilities as determined under section #dch1 over 7,,ii7 the fair market value of the plan's assets1 projected to the end of the plan year4 7ii7 ,special rules for predecessor multiemployer plan to composite plan 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 if an employer contributes to a composite plan with respect to its employees1 contributions by that employer to a multiemployer defined benefit plan with respect to some or all of the same group of employees shall be deductible under sections #afb and this section1 subject to the limits in subparagraph 7,d74 7,,ii7 ,transition contribution ,the full amount of a contribution to satisfy the transition contribution requirement 7as defined in section #ddj;,a7d77 and allocated to the legacy defined benefit plan for the plan year shall be deductible for the employer's taxable year ending with or within the plan year4 4 7f7 ,minimum vesting standards 7#a7 ,years of service under composite plans 7,a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajec7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,special rules for computing years of service under composite plans 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining a qualified employee's years of service under a composite plan for purposes of this section1 the employee's years of service under a legacy plan shall be treated as years of service earned under the composite plan4 ,for purposes of such determination1 a composite plan shall not be treated as a defined benefit plan pursuant to section #hja7;d74 7#b7 ,qualified employee ,for purposes of this subsection1 an employee is a qualified employee if the employee first completes an hour of service under the composite plan 7determined without regard to the provisions of this subsection7 within the #ab-month period immediately preceding or the #bd-month period immediately following the date the employee ceased to accrue benefits under the legacy plan4 7#c7 ,certification of years of service ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the plan sponsor of the composite plan shall rely on a written certification by the plan sponsor of the legacy plan of the years of service the qualified employee completed under the defined benefit plan as of the date the employee satisfies the requirements of paragraph 7#b71 disregarding any years of service that had been forfeited under the rules of the defined benefit plan before that date4 7h7 ,special rules for computing years of service under legacy plans 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining a qualified employee's years of service under a legacy plan for purposes of this section1 and in addition to any service under applicable regulations1 the employee's years of service under a composite plan shall be treated as years of service earned under the legacy plan4 ,for purposes of such determination1 a composite plan shall not be treated as a defined benefit plan pursuant to section #hja7;d74 7#b7 ,qualified employee ,for purposes of this subsection1 an employee is a qualified employee if the employee first completes an hour of service under the composite plan 7determined without regard to the provisions of this subsection7 within the #ab-month period immediately preceding or the #bd-month period immediately following the date the employee ceased to accrue benefits under the legacy plan4 7#c7 ,certification of years of service ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall rely on a written certification by the plan sponsor of the composite plan of the years of service the qualified employee completed under the composite plan after the employee satisfies the requirements of paragraph 7#b71 disregarding any years of service that has been forfeited under the rules of the composite plan4 4 7,b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #daa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,special rules for determining years of service under composite plans 7,a7 ,in general ,in determining a qualified employee's years of service under a composite plan for purposes of this subsection1 the employee's years of service under a legacy plan shall be treated as years of service earned under the composite plan4 ,for purposes of such determination1 a composite plan shall not be treated as a defined benefit plan pursuant to section #dcg7;d74 7,b7 ,qualified employee ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an employee is a qualified employee if the employee first completes an hour of service under the composite plan 7determined without regard to the provisions of this paragraph7 within the #ab-month period immediately preceding or the #bd-month period immediately following the date the employee ceased to accrue benefits under the legacy plan4 7,c7 ,certification of years of service ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the plan sponsor of the composite plan shall rely on a written certification by the plan sponsor of the legacy plan of the years of service the qualified employee completed under the legacy plan as of the date the employee satisfies the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 disregarding any years of service that had been forfeited under the rules of the defined benefit plan before that date4 7#ae7 ,special rules for computing years of service under legacy plans 7,a7 ,in general ,in determining a qualified employee's years of service under a legacy plan for purposes of this section1 and in addition to any service under applicable regulations1 the employee's years of service under a composite plan shall be treated as years of service earned under the legacy plan4 ,for purposes of such determination1 a composite plan shall not be treated as a defined benefit plan pursuant to section #dcg7;d74 7,b7 ,qualified employee ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an employee is a qualified employee if the employee first completes an hour of service under the composite plan 7determined without regard to the provisions of this paragraph7 within the #ab-month period immediately preceding or the #bd-month period immediately following the date the employee ceased to accrue benefits under the legacy plan4 7,c7 ,certification of years of service ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the plan sponsor of the legacy plan shall rely on a written certification by the plan sponsor of the composite plan of the years of service the qualified employee completed under the composite plan after the employee satisfies the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 disregarding any years of service that has been forfeited under the rules of the composite plan4 4 7#b7 ,reduction of benefits 7,a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjc7;a77#c77;,e77ii7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajec7;a77#c77;,e77ii77 is amended-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i7 by striking #dbdd;,a and inserting #cje7;e71 #hjc12 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii7 by striking #dbde and inserting #cje7;e71 #dbde14 7,b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #daa7;a77#c77;,f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking section #dah;,d or under section #dbha of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd and inserting section #dcb7;e7 or #dci or under section #dbha of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by inserting or #dcb7;e7 after section #dah;,e4 7#c7 ,accrued benefit requirements 7,a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjd7;b77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajed7;b77#a77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting 1 including an amendment reducing or suspending benefits under section #cje7;e71 #hjc1 #dbde or #dbha1 after any amendment to the plan4 7,b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #daa7;b77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting 1 including an amendment reducing or suspending benefits under section #dah;,e1 #dcb7;e71 or #dci1 or under section #dbha of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 after any amendment to the plan4 7#d7 ,additional accrued benefit requirements 7,a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjd7;b77#a77;,h77v7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajec7;b77#a77;,h77v77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 or benefits are reduced or suspended under section #cje7;e71 #hjc1 #dbde1 or #dbha4 7,b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #daa7;b77#a77;,h77iv7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7i7 in the heading by striking benefit and inserting benefit and the suspension and reduction of certain benefits2 and 7ii7 in the text by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 or benefits are reduced or suspended under section #dah;,e1 #dcb7;e71 or #dci1 or under section #dbha of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7#e7 ,accrued benefit not to be decreased by amendment 7,a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjd7;g77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajec7;g77#a77 is amended by inserting after #cjb7;d77#b7 the following3 1 #cje7;e71 #hjc1 #dbde14 7,b7 ,internal revenue code of #aihf ,section #daa7;d77#f77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting after #dab7;d77#b71 the following3 #dah;,e1 #dcb7;e71 or #dci14 7g7 ,certain funding rules not applicable 7#a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,legacy plans ,sections #cjb1 #cjd1 and #cje shall not apply to an employer that has an obligation to contribute to a plan that is a legacy plan within the meaning of section #hje7;a7 solely because the employer has an obligation to contribute to a composite plan described in section #hja that is associated with that legacy plan4 4 7#b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #dcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,legacy plans ,sections #dab1 #dca1 and #dcb shall not apply to an employer that has an obligation to contribute to a plan that is a legacy plan within the meaning of section #ddj;,a7a7 solely because the employer has an obligation to contribute to a composite plan described in section #dcg that is associated with that legacy plan4 4 7h7 ,termination of composite plan ,section #djc7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc7;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking regulations of the ,secretary4 and inserting regulations of the ,secretary1 or as provided in paragraph 7#c742 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,section #djdd7;a7 of this ,act shall be applied in the case of the termination of a composite plan by-- 7,a7 limiting the benefits subject to paragraph 7#c7 thereof to benefits as defined in section #hjb7;b77#c77;,b72 and 7,b7 including in the benefits subject to paragraph 7#d7 all other benefits 7if any7 of individuals under the plan that would be guaranteed under section #djbb;,a if the plan were subject to title ,,iv4 4 7i7 ,good faith compliance prior to guidance ,where the implementation of any provision of law added or amended by this division is subject to issuance of regulations by the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 or the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation1 a multiemployer plan shall not be treated as failing to meet the requirements of any such provision prior to the issuance of final regulations or other guidance to carry out such provision if such plan is operated in accordance with a reasonable1 good faith interpretation of such provision4 #ajf4 ,effective date ,unless otherwise specified1 the amendments made by this division shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,w ,other ,matters #bdjjja4 ,small business debtor reorganization 7a7 ,in general ,section #aahb7a7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,debtor ,the term debtor-- 7,a7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 means a person engaged in commercial or business activities 7including any affiliate of such person that is also a debtor under this title and excluding a person whose primary activity is the business of owning single asset real estate7 that has aggregate noncontingent liquidated secured and unsecured debts as of the date of the filing of the petition or the date of the order for relief in an amount not more than #g1ejj1jjj 7excluding debts owed to #a or more affiliates or insiders7 not less than #ej percent of which arose from the commercial or business activities of the debtor2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 any member of a group of affiliated debtors that has aggregate noncontingent liquidated secured and unsecured debts in an amount greater than #g1ejj1jjj 7excluding debt owed to #a or more affiliates or insiders72 7ii7 any debtor that is a corporation subject to the reporting requirements under section #ac or #ae7;d7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm1 #gho7d772 or 7iii7 any debtor that is an affiliate of an issuer1 as defined in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c74 4 7b7 ,applicability of chapters ,section #ajc7;i7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking small business debtor and inserting debtor 7as defined in section #aahb74 7c7 ,application of amendment ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,technical corrections 7#a7 ,definition of small business debtor ,section #aja7ea;,d77,b77iii7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7iii7 any debtor that is an affiliate of an issuer 7as defined in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c774 4 7#b7 ,unclaimed property ,section #cdg7;b7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aaid and inserting #aaia4 7e7 ,sunset ,on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #aahb7a7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,debtor ,the term debtor means a small business debtor4 4 #bdjjjb4 ,bankruptcy relief 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,exclusion from current monthly income ,section #aja7aj;,a77,b77ii7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 ,payments made under ,federal law relating to the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 4 7#b7 ,confirmation of plan ,section #acbe7;b77#b7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting payments made under ,federal law relating to the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai71 after other than4 7#c7 ,modification of plan after confirmation ,section #acbi of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at end the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 for a plan confirmed prior to the date of enactment of this subsection1 the plan may be modified upon the request of the debtor if-- 7,a7 the debtor is experiencing or has experienced a material financial hardship due1 directly or indirectly1 to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 and 7,b7 the modification is approved after notice and a hearing4 7#b7 ,a plan modified under paragraph 7#a7 may not provide for payments over a period that expires more than #g years after the time that the first payment under the original confirmed plan was due4 7#c7 ,sections #acbb7;a71 #acbb7;b71 #acbc7;c71 and the requirements of section #acbe7;a7 shall apply to any modification under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#d7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall apply to any case commenced before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#c7 shall apply to any case for which a plan has been confirmed under section #acbe of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,exclusion from current monthly income ,section #aja7aj;,a77,b77ii7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 by striking subclause 7,v74 7,b7 ,confirmation of plan ,section #acbe7;b77#b7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking payments made under ,federal law relating to the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai714 7,c7 ,modification of plan after confirmation ,section #acbi of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,x ,other ,matters #aiiiia4 ,home energy and water service continuity ,any entity receiving financial assistance pursuant to the ,take ,responsibility for ,workers and ,families ,act shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 establish or maintain in effect policies to ensure that no home energy service or public water system service to an individual or household1 which is provided or regulated by such entity1 is disconnected or interrupted during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 ,for purposes of this section1 the term home energy service means a service to provide home energy1 as such term is defined in section #bfjd of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha1 and electric service1 as that term is used in the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh1 and the term public water system has the meaning given that term in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act4 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require forgiveness of outstanding debt owed to an entity or to absolve an individual of any obligation to an entity for service4 #aiiiib4 ,low-income household drinking water and wastewater assistance 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ejj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary to carry out this section4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 7b7 ,low-,income household drinking water and wastewater assistance ,the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states and ,indian ,tribes to assist low-income households1 particularly those with the lowest incomes1 that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services4 7c7 ,use of ,,liheap resources ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 ,states1 and ,indian ,tribes1 as applicable1 shall use the existing processes1 procedures1 policies1 and systems in place to carry out the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including by using the application and approval process under such ,act to the maximum extent practicable4 7d7 ,allotment 7#a7 ,factors ,the ,secretary shall allot amounts appropriated pursuant to this section to a ,state or ,indian ,tribe taking into account-- 7,a7 the percentage of households in the ,state1 or under the jurisdiction of the ,indian ,tribe1 that are low-income1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 the average ,state or ,tribal drinking water and wastewater service rates2 and 7,c7 the extent to which the ,state or ,indian ,tribe has been impacted by the public health emergency4 7#b7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after determining an amount to allot to each ,state or ,indian ,tribe pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 and prior to making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify ,congress of such allotment amounts4 7e7 ,determination of low-,income households 7#a7 ,minimum definition of low-income ,in determining whether a household is considered low-income for the purposes of this section1 a ,state or ,indian ,tribe shall-- 7,a7 ensure that1 at a minimum1 all households within #aej percent of the ,federal poverty line are included as low-income households2 and 7,b7 consider households that have not previously received assistance under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha in the same manner as households that have previously received such assistance4 7#b7 ,household documentation requirements ,states and ,indian ,tribes shall-- 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 seek to limit the income history documentation requirements for determining whether a household is considered low-income for the purposes of this section2 and 7,b7 for the purposes of income eligibility1 accept proof of job loss or severe income loss dated after ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application of unemployment benefits1 as sufficient to demonstrate lack of income for an individual or household4 7f7 ,applications ,each ,state or ,indian ,tribe desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 in such form as the ,secretary shall require4 7g7 ,state agreements with drinking water and wastewater providers ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall enter into agreements with community water systems1 private utilities1 municipalities1 nonprofit organizations associated with providing drinking water1 wastewater1 and other social services to rural and small communities1 and ,indian ,tribes1 to assist in identifying low-income households and to carry out this section4 7h7 ,administrative costs ,a ,state or ,indian ,tribe that receives a grant under this section may use up to #ae percent of the granted amounts for administrative costs4 7i7 ,federal agency coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and consult with other ,federal agencies with authority over the provision of drinking water and wastewater services4 7j7 ,audits ,the ,secretary shall require each ,state and ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section to undertake periodic audits and evaluations of expenditures made by such ,state or ,indian ,tribe pursuant to this section4 7k7 ,reports to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of activities carried out pursuant to this section-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section2 and 7#b7 upon disbursement of all funds appropriated pursuant to this section4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community water system ,the term community water system has the meaning given such term in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means any ,indian ,tribe1 band1 group1 or community recognized by the ,secretary of the ,interior and exercising governmental authority over a ,federal ,indian reservation4 7#c7 ,municipality ,the term municipality has the meaning given such term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#d7 ,public health emergency ,the term public health emergency means the public health emergency described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #aiiiic4 ,delay of ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve sale 7a7 ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjae ,section #djd of the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbci note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbb2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbb4 7b7 ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj ,title ,,iii of division ,c of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 is amended in the matter under the heading ,department of ,energy--,energy ,programs--,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve by striking ,provided1 ,that and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 ,provided1 ,that1 as authorized by section #djd of the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-gd2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbci note71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall draw down and sell not to exceed a total of #dej1jjj1jjj of crude oil from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve in fiscal year #bjbj1 fiscal year #bjba1 or fiscal year #bjbb3 ,provided further1 ,that the proceeds from such drawdown and sale shall be deposited into the ,energy ,security and ,infrastructure ,modernization ,fund during the fiscal year in which the sale occurs and shall be made available in such fiscal year1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses to carry out the ,life ,extension ,,ii project for the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve44 #aiiiid4 ,expansion of ,,dol authority to postpone certain deadlines ,section #eah of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh7 is amended by striking or a terroristic or military action 7as defined in section #fib7;c77#b7 of such ,code71 the ,secretary may and inserting a terroristic or military action 7as defined in section #fib7;c77#b7 of such ,code71 or a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 the ,secretary may4 #aiiiie4 ,providing ,bureau of the ,census access to institutions of higher education 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 an institution of higher education may1 in furtherance of a full and accurate decennial census of population count1 provide to the ,bureau of the ,census information requested by the ,bureau for purposes of enumeration for the #bjbj decennial ,census4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,information ,only information requested on the official #bjbj decennial census of population form may be provided to the ,bureau of the ,census pursuant to this section4 ,no institution of higher education may provide any information to the ,bureau on the immigration or citizenship status of any individual4 7#b7 ,group quarters ,only students who1 according to guidance from the ,bureau1 are living in group quarters may be included in the data provided to the ,bureau under this section4 7#c7 ,notice required ,before information can be provided to the ,bureau1 the institution of higher education shall give public notice of the categories of information which it plans to provide and shall allow #aj days after such notice has been given for a parent or student to inform the institution that any or all of the information designated should not be released without the parent or student's prior consent4 ,no institution of higher education shall provide the ,bureau with the information of any individual who has objected or whose legal guardian has objected to the provision of such information4 7#d7 ,use of information ,information provided to the ,bureau pursuant to this section may only be used for the purposes of enumeration for the #bjbj decennial census of population4 7c7 ,sunset ,the authority provided in this section shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,group quarters ,the term group quarters means housing units owned or operated by an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 #aiiiif4 ,temporary ,fiscal ,relief for ,states and ,localities 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq47 is amended by inserting after title ,v the following3 ,,vi ,temporary ,fiscal ,relief for ,states and ,localities #fja4 ,temporary ,fiscal ,relief for ,states and ,localities 7a7 ,appropriation 7#a7 ,in ,general ,out of any money in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1jjj for making payments to ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and units of local government under this section4 7#b7 ,reservation of ,funds ,of the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#aj1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj of such amount for making payments to the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or ,american ,samoa2 and 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj of such amount for making payments to ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,payments 7#a7 ,in ,general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 from the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjbj which remains after the application of paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than the later of the date that is #ae days after the date of enactment of this section or the date that a ,state or ,indian ,tribe provides the certification required by subsection 7f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 pay each ,state or ,indian ,tribe the amount determined for the ,state or ,indian ,tribe for fiscal year #bjbj under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,direct ,payments to ,units of ,local ,government ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which1 not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this section1 a unit of local government located in a ,state for which the amount of the payment determined for the ,state under subsection 7c7 for fiscal year #bjbj exceeds the minimum payment amount under paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 may submit the certification required by subsection 7f7 to the ,secretary and be paid directly the amount determined for such unit of local government under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,determination of ,payment ,amounts 7#a7 ,states ,subject to the succeeding paragraphs of this subsection1 the amount paid to a ,state other than a ,state that is a territory specified in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 under this section for fiscal year #bjbj shall be the amount equal to the relative population proportion amount described in paragraph 7#d7 for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,state ,minimum ,payment ,no ,state that is #a of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 shall receive a payment under this section for fiscal year #bjbj that is less than1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,direct ,payments to ,units of ,local ,government ,if a unit of local government of a ,state submits the certification required by subsection 7f7 for purposes of receiving a direct payment from the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall reduce the amount determined for a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as applicable7 by the relative unit of local government population proportion 7as defined in paragraph 7#f774 7#d7 ,relative ,population ,proportion ,amount ,the relative population proportion amount described in this paragraph is the product of-- 7,a7 the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjbj which remains after the application of paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection2 and 7,b7 the relative ,state population proportion 7as defined in paragraph 7#e774 7#e7 ,relative ,state ,population ,proportion ,defined ,for purposes of paragraph 7#d77;,b71 the term relative ,state population proportion means1 with respect to a ,state1 the amount equal to the quotient of-- 7,a7 the population of the ,state2 and 7,b7 the total population of all ,states4 7#f7 ,relative ,unit of ,local ,government ,population ,proportion ,defined ,for purposes of paragraph 7#c71 the term relative unit of local government population proportion means1 with respect to a unit of local government1 the amount equal to the quotient of-- 7,a7 the population of the unit of local government2 and 7,b7 the total population of the ,state in which the unit of local government is located4 7#g7 ,certain ,territories ,the amount paid to a ,state that is a territory specified in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 under this section for fiscal year #bjbj1 shall be the amount equal to the product of the amount set aside under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 for such fiscal year and each such territory's share of the total population among all such territories1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#h7 ,indian ,tribes ,from the amount set aside under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall determine and pay an amount to each ,indian ,tribe that submits the certification required under subsection 7f7 for fiscal year #bjbj based on lost revenues of each such ,indian ,tribe 7or a tribally-owned entity of such ,tribe7 relative to revenues received in the aggregate in fiscal year #bjai by the ,indian ,tribe 7tribally-owned entity71 and in such manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate to ensure that all amounts available under such subsection for fiscal year #bjbj are distributed to eligible ,indian ,tribes4 7#i7 ,pro ,rate ,adjustments ,the ,secretary shall adjust on a pro rat basis the amount of the payments determined under this subsection without regard to this paragraph to the extent necessary to comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7#aj7 ,data ,for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary shall determine the population of a ,state or unit of local government based on the most recent year for which data are available from the ,bureau of the ,census4 7d7 ,payments ,made in ,two ,parts ,the ,secretary shall pay the amounts determined under subsection 7c7 for ,states1 territories specified in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 and ,indian ,tribes 7and if applicable1 local units of government7 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall make initial payments in accordance with the deadlines specified in subsection 7b7 consisting of-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,state for which the amount of payment is determined under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 #ej percent of the amount determined for the ,state under paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection 7taking into account payments to units of local government1 if applicable1 under subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c77#c77 or #ajj percent of the payment amount specified in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 whichever is greater2 and 7,b7 in the case of a territory specified in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 or an ,indian ,tribe #ajj percent of the amount determined for such territory or ,indian ,tribe under paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h71 respectively1 of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,in the case of a ,state for which the initial payment is #ej percent of the amount determined for the ,state under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall pay the ,state the remaining #ej percent of such amount on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the #ast day of the month succeeding the first month that beings after the date of enactment of this section for which the national employment-to-population ratio is below #fj percent or the seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate 7,u-#c7 determined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor for the applicable calendar month as initially reported and prior to any subsequent revisions 7rounded to the nearest tenth of a percentage point7 exceeds #e4j percent2 or 7,b7 ,july #a1 #bjbj4 ,a unit of local government for which a direct payment may be made under subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c77#c7 shall be paid at the same time and in the percentages as the ,state in which such government is located4 7e7 ,use of ,funds 7#a7 ,in ,general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to cover only those costs of the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unite of local government1 such as costs to administer and provide benefits under ,state unemployment insurance law1 that are attributable to the public health emergency with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 that were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of the date of enactment of this section for the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government and that were incurred during the period that begins on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ends on ,february #bh1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,exception ,nothwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government may use funds provided under a payment made under this section for costs attributable to the public health emergency with respect to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 or to provide essential government services accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of the date of enactment of this section for the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government that1 without the use of such funds1 the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government would be unable to provide because of decreased or delayed revenues during the period described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,limitations ,a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government may not use funds provided under a payment made under this section to-- 7,a7 supplant expenditures permitted under the most recently approved budget for the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government for which the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government has funds immediately available2 or 7,b7 provide any kind of tax cut1 rebate1 deduction1 credit1 or any other tax benefit1 or to reduce or eliminate any other fee imposed by the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government1 during the period described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,certification ,in order to receive a payment under this section for a fiscal year1 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government shall provide the ,secretary with a certification signed by the ,governor of the ,state or the ,chief ,executive for the ,indian ,tribe or unit of local government that the ,state's1 ,indian ,tribe's1 or unit of local government's proposed uses of the funds are consistent with subsection 7e74 7g7 ,recoupment ,if the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states determines that a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government has failed to comply with subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7e77#c71 the ,secretary shall establish a process for recouping from the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit of local government an amount equal to the amount of funds used in violation of such subparagraph4 ,amounts recovered by the ,secretary under this subsection shall be used as follows3 7#a7 #fe percent of such amounts shall be transferred or credited to the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh72 and 7#b7 #ce percent of such amounts shall be transferred or credited to the ,capital ,magnet ,fund established under section #acci of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defi74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 7#d7 ,unit of ,local ,government ,the term unit of local government means a county1 municipality1 town1 township1 village1 parish1 borough1 or other unit of general government below the ,state level with a population that exceeds #ejj1jjj4 7i7 ,emergency ,designation 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go-,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7#b7 ,designation in ,senate ,in the ,senate1 this section is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #daab7;a7 of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjah4 4 #aiiiig4 ,budgetary effects 7a7 ,statutory ,,paygo scorecards ,the budgetary effects of division ,b and each succeeding division shall not be entered on either ,,paygo scorecard maintained pursuant to section #d7;d7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj4 7b7 ,senate ,,paygo scorecards ,the budgetary effects of division ,b and each succeeding division shall not be entered on any ,,paygo scorecard maintained for purposes of section #dajf of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress74 7c7 ,classification of budgetary effects ,notwithstanding ,rule #c of the ,budget ,scorekeeping ,guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying ,conference ,report #aje-bag and section #bej7;c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 the budgetary effects of division ,b and each succeeding division shall not be estimated-- 7#a7 for purposes of section #bea of such ,act2 and 7#b7 for purposes of paragraph 7#d77;,c7 of section #c of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj as being included in an appropriation ,act4 #aiiiih4 ,aircraft greenhouse gas emission standards 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall promulgate final regulations establishing emission standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from both new and in-service aircraft pursuant to section #bca of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gega74 7b7 ,soliciting comments ,in proposing such regulations1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall solicit comments on-- 7#a7 the minimum greenhouse gas emission standards established by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 and 7#b7 relative to such minimum standards1 greenhouse gas emission standards that would achieve greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions4 ,y ,additional ,other ,matters #aja4 ,emergency relief through loans and loan guarantees 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to provide liquidity related to losses incurred as a direct result of coronavirus1 the ,secretary is authorized to make loans1 loan guarantees1 and other investments in support of eligible businesses 7including women-owned1 minority-owned1 veteran-owned and rural businesses1 and mortgage servicers71 ,states1 any bi-,state agency1 the ,district of ,columbia1 territories1 municipalities1 and federally recognized ,tribes that do not1 in the aggregate1 exceed #bej1jjj1jjj1jjj and provide the subsidy amounts necessary for such loans and loan guarantees in accordance with the provisions of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7c7 ,loans and loan guarantees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall review and decide on applications for loans and loan guarantees under this section and may enter into agreements to make or guarantee loans to one or more obligors if the ,secretary determines1 in the ,secretary's discretion1 that-- 7,a7 the obligor is a eligible business for which credit is not reasonably available at the time of the transaction2 7,b7 the intended obligation by the obligor is prudently incurred2 and 7,c7 the loan is sufficiently secured4 7#b7 ,terms and limitations 7,a7 ,forms2 terms and conditions ,subject to section #djg of division ,i of this ,act1 a loan or loan guarantee shall be issued under this section in such form and on such terms and conditions and contain such covenants1 representatives1 warranties1 and requirements 7including requirements for audits7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,any loans made by the ,secretary under this section shall be at a rate not less than a rate determined by the ,secretary taking into consideration the current average yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturity4 7,b7 ,procedures ,as soon as practicable1 but in no case later than #aj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish procedures for application and minimum requirements1 which may be supplemented by the ,secretary in the ,secretary's discretion1 for the making of loans and loan guarantees under this section4 7#c7 ,federal reserve programs or facilities 7,a7 ,terms and conditions 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make a loan1 loan guarantee1 or other investment under this section as part of a program or facility established by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system for the purpose of providing liquidity to the financial system that purchases obligations or other interests directly from issuers of such obligations or other interests only to the extent required under a contractual obligation in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the issuer of such obligations or interests agrees not to repurchase any outstanding equity interests while the loan1 loan guarantee1 or other interest under this section is outstanding4 7ii7 ,programs and facilities authorized under this act ,programs and facilities described under clause 7i7 include those established by the ,board of ,governors pursuant to the authority provided under section #aje7;h71 #aaj7;g71 #bja1 or #bjc4 7,b7 ,loan forgiveness ,the principal amount of any obligation issued by an eligible business1 ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 territory1 or municipality that is acquired under a program or facility under this section shall not be reduced through loan forgiveness4 7,c7 ,federal reserve act requirements apply ,for the avoidance of doubt1 any applicable requirements under section #ac7c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7c771 including requirements relating to loan collateralization1 taxpayer protection1 and borrower solvency1 shall apply with respect to any obligation or other interest issued by an eligible business1 ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 territory1 or municipality that is acquired under a program or facility under this section4 7d7 ,addressing persistent poverty in counties ,in carrying out the authorities provided by this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 ensure that at least #aj percent of the loans1 loan guarantees1 and other investments provided under this sections are used to support counties with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent over the last #cj years4 ,the ,secretary is also authorized to provide technical assistance to such countries to encourage participation in the program4 7e7 ,financial protection of government 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent feasible and practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,federal ,government is compensated for the risk assumed in making loans and loan guarantees under this section4 7#b7 ,government participation in gains ,if an eligible business receives a loan or loan guarantee from the ,federal ,government under this section1 subject to ,section #djh of ,division ,i1 the ,secretary shall enter into contracts under which the ,federal ,government1 contingent on the financial success of the eligible business1 would participate in the gains of the eligible business or its security holders through the use of such instruments as warrants1 stock options1 common or preferred stock1 or other appropriate equity instruments4 7f7 ,deposit of proceeds ,amounts collected by the ,secretary under this section1 including the proceeds of investments1 earnings1 and interest collected1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 7g7 ,administrative expenses ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may use #ajj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under this section to pay costs and administrative expenses associated with the provision of direct loans or guarantees authorized under this section4 7h7 ,transparency of ,financial ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide a weekly report to the ,congress1 including the ,house ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,senate ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 providing a detailed description of the status of the implementation of this section1 including providing a list of recipients and amounts of any loan1 loan guarantee1 or investment4 ,the ,secretary shall make each report immediately available to the public4 7i7 ,certification of the ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall certify to ,congress in the report described in subsection 7h7 that any corporation that receives aid pursuant to this section does not provide a direct financial benefit to the ,president of the ,united ,states or to any company in which the ,president owns a controlling interest4 7j7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ecjb7;a77#a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and before section #c2 and 7#b7 by inserting ,financial ,protections and ,assistance for ,america's ,consumers1 ,states1 ,businesses1 and ,vulnerable ,populations ,act1 before and for investing4 #ajb4 ,limitation on certain employee compensation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may only enter into a loan or loan agreement under section #aja7;a7 of this division with an eligible business after the eligible business enters into a legally binding agreement with the ,secretary that1 during the period beginning ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending ,march #a1 #bjbb or the termination of the loan or loan agreement under section #aja7;a7 of this division1 which is later1 no officer or employee of the eligible business-- 7#a7 will receive from the eligible business total compensation which exceeds #dbe1jjj1 during any #ab consecutive months of such period2 and 7#b7 will receive from the eligible business severance pay or other benefits upon termination of employment with the eligible business which exceeds twice the compensation described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,total compensation defined ,in this section1 the term total compensation includes salary1 bonuses1 awards of stock1 and other financial benefits provided by an eligible business to an officer or employee of the eligible business4 #ajc4 ,requirement to provide employee health insurance benefits 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not provide any loans or loan guarantees under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 to an eligible business1 unless the eligible business certifies that the eligible business currently provides1 or will provide within #fj days from receipt of the loan or loan guarantee1 and any contractor1 subcontractor1 or affiliate of the eligible business1 currently provides1 or will provide within #fj days from receipt of the loan or loan guarantee1 to any employee based in the ,united ,states1 health insurance benefits equal to or greater than the hourly health and welfare fringe benefit rate published by the ,department of ,labor pursuant to the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #fgaj-fgjg7 and section #d4eb of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for all hours worked by each employee1 and shall continue to do so for at least the #e-year period after any loan or loan guarantee provided to the eligible business under this subtitle ends4 #ajd4 ,prohibition on outsourcing and requirement for on-shoring 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not provide any loan1 or enter into a loan guarantee to an eligible business under of section #daja7;b7 unless the eligible business enters into a legally binding agreement with the ,secretary that during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the eligible business receives the funds or1 in the case of a loan1 during the period of the loan and for #e years after that period1 the eligible business shall-- 7#a7 not outsource to any other business1 including through contracting1 any job1 function1 or labor that was previously performed by direct employees of the eligible business who were laid off or furloughed after ,january #a1 #bjbj2 7#b7 on-shore to a ,state any job1 function1 or labor that-- 7,a7 the eligible business needs additional employees1 contractors1 or hours of labor to fulfill2 and 7,b7 arise after the date on which the legally binding agreement is executed2 and 7#c7 require that any contractor supplying goods or services to the eligible business under a contract comply with the paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,suspension of assistance ,if an eligible business does not comply with the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall suspend all financial assistance to the eligible business2 and 7#b7 may not provide any additional financial assistance to the eligible business until the date on which the eligible business complies with all such requirements4 #aje4 ,requirement to be neutral in union organizing campaigns 7a7 ,railway labor act ,section #b of the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,thirteenth4 ,any carrier by air 7including carriers by air7 who received a loan or loan guarantee under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 of the ,coronavirus ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjbj shall not1 during the term of the loan or guarantee1 and for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the loan or guarantee is repaid-- 7#a7 require or coerce an employee of the carrier to attend or participate in such carrier's campaign activities unrelated to the employee's job duties1 including activities that would be subject to the requirements under section #bjc7;b7 of the ,labor-,management ,reporting and ,disclosure ,act of #aiei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dcc7;b77 as though the carrier by air were an employer under that ,act2 or 7#b7 engage any person or entity to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 or provide other related services to employees4 ,fourteenth4 ,any carrier by air 7including carriers by air7 who received a loan or loan guarantee under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 of the ,coronavirus ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjbj shall1 during the term of the loan or guarantee1 and for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the loan or guarantee is repaid1 remain neutral during any organizing campaign for a representative by the employees of the carrier4 4 7b7 ,national labor relations act ,section #h7;a77#e7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;a77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking to refuse and inserting 7,a7 to refuse2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 in the case of any employer who received a loan or loan guarantee under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 of the ,coronavirus ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjbj1 any other employer who provides goods or services under a contract to such an employer1 or any other employer who provides goods or services to a person subject to the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 who received a loan or loan guarantee under such a paragraph of such section #daja7;b7-- 7i7 to1 during the term of the loan or guarantee1 and for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the loan or guarantee is repaid1 require or coerce an employee to attend or participate in such employer's campaign activities unrelated to the employee's job duties1 including activities that are subject to the requirements under section #bjc7;b7 of the ,labor-,management ,reporting and ,disclosure ,act of #aiei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dcc7;b772 7ii7 to1 during the term of the loan or guarantee1 and for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the loan or guarantee is repaid1 engage any person or entity to carry out the activities described in clause 7i71 or provide other related services to employees2 or 7iii7 to1 during the term of the loan or guarantee1 and for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the loan or guarantee is repaid1 fail to remain neutral during any organizing campaign by the employees of the employer on behalf of representation by a labor organization4 4 #ajf4 ,maintenance of employee retirement plans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only make a loan1 or enter into a loan guarantee1 under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 to an eligible business after the eligible business enters into a legally binding agreement with the ,secretary that1 during the period beginning ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending #e years after the repayment of any such loan-- 7#a7 the eligible business will not amend any plan described in section #dja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf maintained by the eligible business to eliminate coverage of any employee under such plan who was eligible in the plan year immediately preceding the plan year in which the eligible business enters into a loan agreement under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the eligible business will maintain all accrual rates 7including any matching contributions or nonelective employer contributions7 for any plan described in section #dja7;a7 of such ,code maintained by the eligible employer at a rate equal to the rate under such plan for the plan year immediately preceding the plan year in which the eligible business enters into a loan agreement under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #daja7;b7 of this ,act4 7b7 ,affiliates of eligible business ,any businesses treated as a single employer under the rules of subsection 7b71 7c71 7m71 or 7o7 of section #dad of the ,internal ,revenue ,code 7applied as modified by section #dae7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code7 shall be treated as a single employer for purposes of this section4 #ajg4 ,expansion of eligibility for health care tax credit2 extension of credit 7a7 ,expansion of eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ce7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting 1 and1 and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 an eligible national defense or infrastructure worker4 4 7#b7 ,eligible national defense or infrastructure worker ,subsection 7c7 of section #ce of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,eligible national defense or infrastructure worker 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible national defense or infrastructure worker means an individual who-- 7i7 as of ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 was employed in a critical industry1 7ii7 who filed for unemployment compensation 7as defined in section #he7;b77 after ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 and before the applicable date1 and 7iii7 who is covered under qualified health insurance described in subsection 7e77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,critical industry ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term critical industry means-- 7i7 an industry related to critical national infrastructure or national defense1 or 7ii7 a critical industry which is severely distressed in connection with the coronavirus national emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including the airport1 air carrier 7as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code71 and aerospace industries4 7,c7 ,applicable date ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term applicable date means the earlier of-- 7i7 the date which is #f months after the last day on which the coronavirus national emergency declaration is in effect1 or 7ii7 ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7,d7 ,coronavirus national emergency ,for purposes of this paragraph-- 7i7 ,in general ,the coronavirus national emergency is the emergency with respect to which the ,president made the declarations described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,declarations ,the last day on which the coronavirus national emergency declaration is in effect is the later of-- 7,i7 the last day on which the declaration of the emergency involving ,federal primary responsibility determined to exist by the ,president under the section #eja7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7;b77 with respect to coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 is in effect2 or 7,,ii7 the last day on which the declaration of the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 is in effect4 4 7#c7 ,advance payment of credit ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #gebg7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 1 or1 and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 in the case of an eligible national defense or infrastructure worker 7as defined in section #ce7;c77#e771 is certified by the ,secretary 7or by any other person or entity designated by the ,secretary7 7in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or any other person or entity designated by such ,secretary71 in the case of a worker in aviation- or aerospace-related industries74 4 7#d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply to months beginning after ,january #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,extension of credit 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #ce7;b77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,january #a1 #bjba and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this subsection shall apply to months beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #ajh4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,covered loss ,the term covered loss includes losses1 direct or incremental1 incurred as a result of ,,covid-#ai1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,eligible business ,the term eligible business means a ,united ,states business that has incurred covered losses such that the continued operations of the business are jeopardized1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and that has not otherwise applied for or received economic relief in the form of loans or loan guarantees provided under any other provision of this ,act4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 or the designee of the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #aji4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this division shall be construed to allow the ,secretary to provide relief to eligible businesses except in the form of secured loans and loan guarantees as provided in this title and under terms and conditions that are in the interest of the ,federal ,government4