,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bhgf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ad1 #bjai,mr4 ,schumer 7for ,mr4 ,sanders 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 and ,ms4 ,warren77 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to provide economic empowerment opportunities in the ,united ,states through the modernization of public housing1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purpose of this ,act is-- 7#a7 to stimulate1 gather1 and develop the workforce capacity1 tools1 financing1 and materials needed to rehabilitate1 upgrade1 modernize1 and transition public housing2 7#b7 to rehabilitate public housing that is severely distressed and causing residents to be exposed to unhealthy and unsafe environments2 7#c7 to upgrade and equip all public housing with cutting-edge materials1 infrastructure1 and all-electric appliances made in the ,united ,states in order to improve energy efficiency1 water quality1 and material living standards in public housing and to support ,united ,states manufacturing2 7#d7 to modernize public housing laws in order to maximize tenant participation and management by low- and very low-income individuals in the rehabilitation1 upgrade1 and transition of public housing through education1 training1 and jobs2 and 7#e7 to transition the entire public housing stock of the ,united ,states1 as swiftly and seamlessly as possible1 into highly energy-efficient homes that produce on-site1 or procure1 enough carbon-free renewable energy to meet total energy consumption annually4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,community resilience center ,the term community resilience center means a communal space in public housing that is used as a cooling center1 heating center1 or disaster relief center during extreme weather4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public housing agency2 7,b7 an ,indian tribe or a tribally designated housing entity that is eligible to receive assistance under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq472 and 7,c7 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 as defined in section #hja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba74 7#c7 ,indian tribe2 tribally designated housing entity ,the terms ,indian tribe and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7#d7 ,public housing ,the term public housing-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b772 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 any dwelling unit owned by an ,indian tribe that is or was a dwelling unit in public housing2 7ii7 any low-income housing dwelling unit described in section #cjb7;b77#a7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb7;b77#a772 7iii7 any dwelling unit assisted under section #hjb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbbb72 and 7iv7 any dwelling unit that-- 7,i7 was a low-income housing dwelling unit described in section #cjb7;b77#a7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb7;b77#a772 and 7,,ii7 is rented only to households with an income that is not more than #hj percent of the area median income4 7#e7 ,public housing agency ,the term public housing agency has the meaning given the term in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7#f7 ,public housing resident-owned business ,the term public housing resident-owned business means a business concern that-- 7,a7 provides economic opportunities1 as defined in section #c7;e7 of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau7e772 and 7,b7 is owned by public housing residents4 7#g7 ,renewable energy ,the term renewable energy means-- 7,a7 utility-1 community-1 and small-scale photovoltaic and thermal solar energy2 7,b7 utility- and small-scale wind energy2 7,c7 geothermal energy2 7,d7 microturbine hydroelectricity2 7,e7 energy efficiency2 7,f7 building electrification2 7,g7 energy storage2 7,h7 microgrids2 and 7,i7 modern distribution grid infrastructure4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#i7 ,zero-carbon home ,the term zero-carbon home means a highly energy-efficient home that produces on-site1 or procures1 enough carbon-free renewable energy to meet the total annual energy consumption of the home4 #d4 ,congressional findings and sense of ,congress for improved architectural design in government housing programs ,section #d of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjav7 is amended to read as follows3 #d4 ,improved architectural design in government housing programs 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 if ,federal aid is to make its full community-wide contribution toward improving our urban and rural environments1 ,federal aid must have a greater impact on improvements in architectural design2 and 7#b7 even within the necessary budget limitations on housing for low- and moderate-income families1 architectural design and environmental performance can be improved not only to make the housing more livable1 but also to better suit the needs of occupants including human and environmental health1 zero carbon emissions1 well-being1 accessibility1 and equity4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that in the administration of housing programs that assist in the provision of housing for low- and moderate-income families1 emphasis should be given to-- 7#a7 encouraging good architectural design that yields maximal environmental performance and adheres to accessibility guidelines established in accordance with the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 as an essential component of such housing2 and 7#b7 developing1 with opportunities for resident involvement1 housing that will be of such quality as to reflect the highest international architectural standards and the architectural standards of the neighborhood and the community in which it is situated1 consistent with prudent budgeting4 4 #e4 ,declaration of policy ,section #b7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,declaration of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to modernize the intersections of ,federal and local government by employing the funds and credit of the ,united ,states1 as provided in this ,act-- 7,a7 to guarantee the right to housing for every individual2 7,b7 to assist ,states and political subdivisions of ,states in ensuring that-- 7i7 all housing in the ,united ,states is habitable1 highly energy-efficient1 and safe2 and 7ii7 housing conditions lead to good health1 security1 and adequate protection from the economic fears relating to old age1 disability1 sickness1 accident1 and unemployment2 and 7,c7 to protect1 maintain1 preserve1 and expand public housing as a sustainable safety net for all people2 7#b7 that it is the responsibility of the ,federal ,government1 in conjunction with public housing agencies1 to incentivize1 promote1 and protect the independent1 collaborative1 and collective actions of public housing residents and other private citizens to develop housing in a manner that strengthens entire neighborhoods2 and 7#c7 that the ,federal ,government should act and build new public housing where there is a serious need that the free market cannot address or is not addressing responsibly4 4 #f4 ,green new deal public housing grants 7a7 ,establishment of grant programs 7#a7 ,grants for community workforce development 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to facilitate workforce development projects and high-income employment transition at public housing4 7,b7 ,preference ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by-- 7i7 eligible entities located in rural areas2 7ii7 eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #c7b72 and 7iii7 eligible entities that demonstrate a capacity to facilitate a workforce development program that includes-- 7,i7 the development of career and related skills1 including financial and economic empowerment education2 7,,ii7 direct entry to apprenticeship programs2 7,,iii7 certification or associate degree acquisition2 7,,iv7 technical assistance and resources for public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of compliance with the requirements under section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau71 including-- 7aa7 legal or compliance services on behalf of public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of helping them access and apply for government procurement and contracting opportunities2 7bb7 education on starting and sustaining a business2 7cc7 accessing insurance and bonds2 and 7dd7 demonstrating capacity and sustainable operations2 7,v7 training and development of skills necessary for career development in the fields1 trades1 and services reasonably determined during the first public comment period held in accordance with subsection 7b77#c7 to be of interest to public housing residents2 7,,vi7 educational and organizational tools for public housing residents in order to advance the models of worker cooperatives and collective bargaining2 7,,vii7 education1 engagement1 and empowerment resources to help both residents of public housing and local low- and very low-income individuals avail themselves of opportunities made available under the workforce development program1 including education1 engagement1 and empowerment resources provided in partnership with-- 7aa7 a local entity that operates a ,family ,self-,sufficiency program under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu72 and 7bb7 community-based organizations that demonstrate a commitment to and history of organizing with public housing residents2 7,,viii7 innovative design partnerships with local schools and architectural firms2 7,,ix7 training and employment opportunities reserved specifically for local low- and very low-income people that were formerly incarcerated2 and 7,x7 stipends valued at not less than #bej per week to individuals participating in the workforce development program4 7,c7 ,compliance managers ,not more than #aj percent of the amount of a grant received by an eligible entity under this paragraph may be used by an eligible entity to hire or otherwise retain reporting and compliance managers with sufficient expertise to ensure that the eligible entity can comply with the requirements of section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau74 7#b7 ,grants for deep energy retrofits ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to conduct physical needs assessments and subsequent deep energy retrofits in public housing1 including-- 7,a7 retrofits for-- 7i7 energy-efficient windows2 7ii7 super insulation of roofs and exterior walls1 including the addition of new cladding to buildings and the rerouting of plumbing and electricity2 7iii7 electrification of water heating and building heating systems using electric heat pumps2 and 7iv7 electric heat pumps to provide air conditioning1 where feasible2 7,b7 strategies to increase airtightness of building envelope1 including air sealant paints2 and 7,c7 acquisition and installation of heat-recovery ventilation systems4 7#c7 ,grants for energy efficiency1 building electrification upgrades1 and water quality 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities for upgrades1 replacements1 and improvements in public housing to energy efficiency1 building electrification1 including for-- 7i7 conducting physical needs assessments of public housing dwelling units2 7ii7 in-unit energy efficiency product upgrades1 including upgrading to-- 7,i7 modern1 energy-efficient insulation2 7,,ii7 all-electric state-of-the-art efficient appliances2 7,,iii7 energy-efficient bathroom plumbing1 including low-flow toilets2 7,,iv7 energy-efficient laundry machines2 7,v7 energy-efficient air filters2 7,,vi7 energy monitoring devices including smart meters and smart thermostats2 7,,vii7 energy-efficient lightbulbs2 7,,viii7 highly insulated windows2 7,,ix7 reflective roofing2 and 7,x7 smart ,supervisory ,control and ,data ,acquisition systems and building-to-grid integration2 7iii7 infrastructure related to building electrification1 including the upgrade of-- 7,i7 electric heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning systems1 including cold-climate heat pumps2 7,,ii7 electrical panels2 and 7,,iii7 electric appliances to replace appliances reliant on fossil fuels1 such as gas stoves and hot water heaters2 and 7iv7 water quality upgrades1 including the replacement of water pipes in public housing if a quality test of drinking water concentrations in public housing exceeds-- 7,i7 #c4a parts per billion of lead2 7,,ii7 #bj parts per trillion combined of the #e perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 which are-- 7aa7 perfluorooctanoic acid2 7bb7 perfluorooctane sulfonate2 7cc7 perfluorohexane sulfonic acid2 7dd7 perfluoroheptanoic acid2 and 7ee7 perfluorononanoic acid2 7,,iii7 #j4jaj mg_/,l of arsenic2 7,,iv7 #a4c mg_/,l of copper2 7,v7 drinking water standards of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for organic and inorganic contaminants1 radionuclides1 and microbiological contaminants2 and 7,,vi7 any other ,environmental ,protection ,agency standard adopted under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq474 7,b7 ,benchmarking energy and water consumption ,in addition to the requirements described in subsection 7b71 an eligible entity desiring a grant under this paragraph shall include in the grant application a commitment to benchmarking energy and water consumption using ,,energy ,,star ,portfolio ,manager1 or another system approved by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 for a period of not less than #e years beginning on the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant4 7#d7 ,grants for community energy generation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to build and expand community energy generation in public housing1 including the construction of and ongoing costs associated with-- 7i7 renewable energy rooftops2 7ii7 renewable energy generation2 7iii7 photovolatic glass windows2 7iv7 the bulk purchase of clean energy grid supply from energy utilities2 and 7v7 community-scale energy storage systems4 7,b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by eligible entities that-- 7i7 demonstrate an ability to generate the greatest amount of renewable energy that can be consumed by public housing projects and transferred to the local energy grid2 and 7ii7 demonstrate a commitment to provide job training and contracting opportunities to public housing residents and public housing resident-owned businesses4 7,c7 ,profits 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to any energy produced by an eligible entity carrying out a grant under this paragraph1 the eligible entity may retain #ij percent of any profits earned from selling the energy4 7ii7 ,vote ,an eligible entity described in clause 7i7 with not less than #ej public housing dwelling units shall provide residents of the public housing the opportunity to vote on how the profits earned under clause 7i7 shall be used4 7iii7 ,other revenue ,any profits not retained under this subparagraph shall be transferred to the ,department of the ,treasury for deposit in the ,general ,fund4 7#e7 ,grants for recycling and zero-waste programs ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to establish or expand recycling and zero-waste programs in public housing1 including the recycling of appliances and machines that were replaced through the grant program described in paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,grants for community resiliency and sustainability ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities for community resilience and sustainability projects in public housing1 including-- 7,a7 the purchase and installation of energy storage1 including batteries1 flywheels1 compressed air1 and pumped hydroelectric or thermal energy storage1 in order to ensure energy backup of not less than #dh hours in the event of an emergency or disaster2 7,b7 the construction of childcare centers and ongoing costs associated with childcare centers2 7,c7 the construction of senior centers and ongoing costs associated with senior centers2 7,d7 the construction of community gardens and ongoing costs associated with community gardens2 7,e7 the maintenance of entire public housing developments2 7,f7 the installation of publicly owned high speed internet in order to provide universal internet access for all residents with an upload speed of not less than #ajj,mbps and a download speed of not less than #ajj,mbps1 and the ongoing costs associated with providing that internet infrastructure and access2 7,g7 the establishment or improvement1 and painting1 of community centers and other shared community spaces1 the personnel of which shall earn the higher of-- 7i7 the local prevailing wage2 or 7ii7 a wage of #ae per hour2 7,h7 the establishment or improvement of dedicated infrastructure for transportation by bicycle1 including lanes1 parking spots1 and the bulk purchase of enough bicycles to offer #a bicycle to every low- and very low-income public housing resident2 7,i7 the establishment and leasing of commercial activity that offers public housing residents on-site access to goods and services1 including good-quality healthcare clinics1 dental clinics1 bookstores1 learning and tutoring centers1 and affordable organic groceries2 and 7,j7 repairs and upgrades to public housing to ensure compliance with the physical condition standards under section #e4gjc of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#g7 ,grants for climate adaptation and emergency disaster response ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts and technical assistance to eligible entities for construction and ongoing costs associated with climate adaptation and emergency disaster response for public housing1 including-- 7,a7 integrated solutions that combine better walls1 heating1 cooling1 ventilation1 solar1 and storage into a single easy-to-install and affordable retrofit for public housing2 7,b7 additional solar and storage on site1 or through a local community microgrid1 in order to allow residents to access essential energy during power outages2 7,c7 insulating and eliminating air leakage in order to ensure that individual dwelling units can retain a safe temperature during a power outage until power is restored or emergency assistance arrives2 and 7,d7 installing rigid foam wall insulation in hurricane and earthquake-prone areas in order to create shear walls to resist structural damage from walls tilting or falling during high winds and earthquakes4 7b7 ,grant application 7#a7 ,common application form ,the ,secretary shall develop a single common grant application that an eligible entity shall use to apply for #a or more grants under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,required contents ,as a condition of receiving a grant under subsection 7a71 each eligible entity shall include in the grant application submitted to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 a certification that1 in carrying out activities under the grant-- 7i7 the eligible entity shall-- 7,i7 ensure that the materials used by all contractors and subcontractors receiving grant funds are substantially manufactured1 mined1 and produced in the ,united ,states in accordance with chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,buy ,american ,act72 7,,ii7 ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction1 alteration1 or repair work financed in whole or in part with assistance under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor-- 7aa7 in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,davis-,bacon ,act72 and 7bb7 who1 in carrying out this subclause1 shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,,iii7 be a party to a project labor agreement or require contractors and subcontractors receiving grant funds to consent to a project labor agreement2 7,,iv7 require all project labor agreements to be in compliance with the hiring and contracting requirements described in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau72 7,v7 prohibit all contractors and subcontractors receiving grant funds from hiring employees through a temporary staffing agency unless the relevant ,state workforce agency certifies that temporary employees are necessary to address an acute1 short-term labor demand2 7,,vi7 require all contractors and subcontractors receiving grant funds to have an explicit neutrality policy on any issue involving the organization of employees of the contractor or subcontractor1 and all contractors and subcontractors1 for purposes of collective bargaining2 7,,vii7 for each skilled craft employed to rehabilitate1 upgrade1 innovate and transition public housing developments1 demonstrate an ability to use and to commit to use individuals enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program who shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 constitute not less than #bj percent of the individuals working on the project2 and 7,,viii7 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that contractors and subcontractors provide preferential treatment in hiring laborers and mechanics that are-- 7aa7 public housing residents2 7bb7 hired from within #ej miles of their official residence2 7cc7 veterans or active or retired military2 7dd7 highly skilled union workers2 or 7ee7 returning citizens who were formerly incarcerated individuals2 and 7ii7 the eligible entity and all contractors and subcontractors of the eligible entity receiving grant funds-- 7,i7 shall not require mandatory arbitration for any dispute involving a worker engaged in a service for the eligible entity1 contractor1 or subcontractor2 and 7,,ii7 shall consider an individual performing any service under the grant as an employee1 and not an independent contractor1 of the eligible entity1 contractor1 or subcontractor1 respectively1 unless-- 7aa7 the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service1 both under the contract for the performance of the service and in fact2 7bb7 the service is performed outside the usual course of the business of the eligible entity1 contractor1 or subcontractor1 respectively2 and 7cc7 the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade1 occupation1 profession1 or business of the same nature as that involved in such service2 7,b7 a signed acknowledgment indicating a commitment to transition all public housing owned or managed by the eligible entity into zero-carbon homes not later than #aj years after the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant2 7,c7 a full accounting of the amount of funds required to complete the activities under the grant1 which shall-- 7i7 be complete and reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 7ii7 include costs related to complying with local wage and labor laws2 7iii7 include the amount of funds expended by the eligible entity to comply with the resident and community engagement requirements under paragraph 7#c72 and 7iv7 be updated and submitted to ,congress on a quarterly basis2 and 7,d7 a community impact assessment and analysis of-- 7i7 the likely direct and indirect impact the grant funds1 if awarded1 will have on the economic empowerment and social mobility of traditionally disadvantaged individuals and communities2 and 7ii7 whether the proposed actions to be taken under the grant would be affirmatively furthering fair housing1 as defined in section #e4aeb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,resident and community engagement before submitting application ,before submitting an application for a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 solicit and consider community and public feedback1 to the maximum extent possible1 by providing for opportunities to comment via a cloud-based content collaboration provider that is certified by the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program1 through-- 7i7 an initial public comment period1 for which the eligible entity shall-- 7,i7 publish-- 7aa7 a description of each of the grant programs established under subsection 7a72 and 7bb7 a form to be used to submit comments2 and 7,,ii7 give interested persons #ij days to-- 7aa7 submit draft text directly into the application2 7bb7 submit written data and accounting estimates2 and 7cc7 submit general comments2 and 7ii7 a second public comment period beginning not later than #cj days after the end of the initial public comment period under clause 7i71 for which the eligible entity shall-- 7,i7 publish a draft version of the completed common application form described in subsection 7a7 that contains1 at a minimum-- 7aa7 a short analysis and evaluation of the relevant significant proposals set forth during the initial public comment period2 and 7bb7 a clear and concise statement of the basis1 purpose1 and goals of the application2 and 7,,ii7 give interested persons #cj days to submit feedback on and recommended improvements to the draft final grant application2 7,b7 host not less than #b public hearings1 which shall be recorded and held at a convenient location for public housing residents1 for each public comment period described in subparagraph 7,a71 to provide public housing residents with an opportunity to comment1 with not less than #a occurring in the afternoon and not less than #a occurring in the evening2 and 7,c7 solicit input and acquire signed approval of the completed common application form from the resident council or resident councils1 if existing and active1 of the public housing that will receive assistance under the grant4 7#d7 ,priority for workforce development grants ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the review and funding of applications submitted for grants under subsection 7a77#a7 over applications submitted for any other grant described in subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,exceptions for indigenous groups and tribes 7,a7 ,in general ,any eligible entity described in section #c7b77;,b7 that submits an application for a grant program described in this subsection-- 7i7 is exempt from compliance with subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 and paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,i72 and 7ii7 is empowered to self-determine guidelines and standards pertaining to ensuring high-road labor standards1 supporting ,united ,states manufacturing1 and ensuring community and resident engagement4 7,b7 ,submission by tribally designated housing entities ,an application for a grant under subsection 7a7 for an ,indian tribe may be prepared and submitted on behalf of the ,indian tribe by the tribally designated housing entity for the ,indian tribe1 if the application contains a certification by the recognized tribal government of the grant beneficiary that the ,indian tribe-- 7i7 has had an opportunity to review the application and has authorized the submission of the application by the tribally designated housing entity2 or 7ii7 has delegated to the tribally designated housing entity the authority to submit an application on behalf of the ,indian tribe without prior review by the ,indian tribe4 7c7 ,selection of grant recipients 7#a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity submits to the ,secretary an application for a grant under subsection 7a7 that complies with the requirements under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall award the funds to the eligible entity that are required to complete the grant1 as specified in the accounting submitted under subsection 7b77#b77;,c74 7#b7 ,reapplication ,if the ,secretary determines that an application submitted by an eligible entity under this section does not comply with the requirements under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall provide to the eligible entity a summary of the requirements that the eligible entity has failed to meet2 and 7,b7 the eligible entity may reapply for the grant4 7#c7 ,expedited review ,the ,secretary shall expedite the review of applications submitted by eligible entities that own or manage public housing in a congressional district-- 7,a7 with an aggregate total of not less than #e1jjj public housing residents2 7,b7 in which-- 7i7 not less than #dj percent of the residents are not less than #fb years old2 7ii7 not less than #be percent of the residents are disabled2 or 7iii7 not less than #e percent of all heads of household are not more than #bd years old2 or 7,c7 with an average household income of less than #dj1jjj4 7d7 ,use of grant amounts for capacity building ,an eligible entity may use not more than #e percent of grant funds received under this section for activities to expand the capacity of the eligible entity to carry out the grant activities1 including-- 7#a7 hiring staff2 7#b7 training residents for staff positions2 7#c7 providing technical assistance2 7#d7 community engagement2 and 7#e7 other necessary administrative activities4 7e7 ,resident protection ,each eligible entity that is the recipient of a grant under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 comply with the requirements under part #bd of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and provide relocation assistance for any and all residents of public housing managed by the eligible entity who may be displaced during construction1 and ensure that all temporarily displaced residents can return to their homes once retrofitting is completed2 7#b7 provide enhanced tenant protection vouchers under section #h7t7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7t77 to all displaced residents during the period in which dwelling units are under construction2 and 7#c7 ensure that activities undertaken as part of the grant do not result in a reduction of total public housing dwelling units4 7f7 ,consultation with agencies ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of ,energy-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and paragraph 7#g7 of subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 to identify and verify state-of-the-art building materials and appliances1 made in the ,united ,states1 that can be procured at scale for purposes of this ,act2 7#b7 consult with the ,secretary of the ,treasury to track alternative energy revenues that are returned to the ,department of the ,treasury under subsection 7a77#d77;,c72 7#c7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 and 7#g7 of subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 regarding testing air quality and water quality for purposes of grants described in subsection 7a77#c72 7#d7 consult with the ,secretary of ,education in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection 7a77#a72 7#e7 consult with the ,secretary of ,labor in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection 7a77#a72 7#f7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7a72 7#g7 consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants described in subsection 7a77#f72 and 7,b7 regarding health trends related to all illnesses that disproportionately impact low-income people2 7#h7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection 7a77#g72 7#i7 consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior to develop criteria and assess applications for grants under subsection 7a77#f72 and 7#aj7 consult with any entity described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 for any other purpose as determined necessary by the ,secretary to carry out this section and the purposes of this ,act4 7g7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress biannual reports on the impact that the grant programs established under subsection 7a7 have had on-- 7#a7 the rehabilitation1 upgrades1 innovation1 and transition of public housing in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 total greenhouse gas emission output1 and quarterly data on greenhouse gas emission reductions from individual public housing developments1 specifically as they relate to-- 7,a7 home energy carbon pollution emissions in each public housing development1 as calculated using the ,carbon ,footprint ,calculator from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,b7 waste-related carbon emissions in each public housing development1 as calculated using the ,carbon ,footprint ,calculator from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,c7 total greenhouse gas emissions released by individual public housing buildings and homes within a public housing development1 as calculated using the ,greenhouse ,gas ,equivalencies ,calculator from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#c7 the amount of ,federal money saved due to energy cost savings at public housing projects1 on a quarterly basis2 7#d7 the amount of energy savings per ,kw,h at each public housing project1 on a quarterly basis2 7#e7 public housing residents1 including-- 7,a7 access to economic opportunities through compliance with the hiring and contracting requirements described in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau72 7,b7 the impacts1 if any1 those residents have experienced to their individual economic growth as measured by individual and household income2 7,c7 the specific career skills acquired2 7,d7 the impacts1 if any1 those residents have experienced to their overall health2 and 7,e7 the specific educational or technical certifications acquired2 and 7#f7 changes to the overall community health indicators in public housing developments and their surrounding neighborhoods1 including asthma rates1 air quality1 water quality1 and levels of lead and mold4 7h7 ,eligibility for the ,capital and ,operating funds ,the receipt of a grant under this section shall not affect the eligibility of a public housing agency or a public housing dwelling unit to receive assistance under subsection 7d7 or 7e7 of section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7i7 ,funding ,out of funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjcj4 #g4 ,the section #c program for economic opportunities ,section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 operating assistance provided pursuant to section #i of that ,act1 and modernization grants provided pursuant to section #ad of that ,act and inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c71 assistance from the ,operating ,fund under section #i7;e7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 assistance from the ,capital ,fund under section #i7;d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section #f of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,hiring requirement ,the ,secretary shall require that1 of the employment positions generated by development assistance provided pursuant to section #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c71 assistance from the ,operating ,fund under section #i7;e7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 assistance from the ,capital ,fund under section #i7;d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section #f of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act1 public and ,indian housing agencies1 and their contractors and subcontractors1 shall fill1 to the greatest extent possible-- 7i7 not less than #dj percent of those positions generated during the #a-year period beginning #a year after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded1 with low- and very low-income persons2 7ii7 not less than #ej percent of those positions generated during the #a-year period beginning #b years after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded1 with low- and very low-income persons2 and 7iii7 not less than #ij percent of those positions generated after the expiration of the period described in clause 7ii7 with low- and very low-income persons4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 operating assistance provided pursuant to section #i of that ,act1 and modernization grants provided pursuant to section #ad of that ,act and inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c71 assistance from the ,operating ,fund under section #i7;e7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 assistance from the ,capital ,fund under section #i7;d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section #f of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,contracting requirement ,the ,secretary shall require that1 of the aggregate dollar amount of contracts awarded for work to be performed in connection with assistance from the ,operating ,fund under section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 assistance from the ,capital ,fund under section #i7;d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section #f of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act1 public and ,indian housing agencies1 and their contractors and subcontractors1 shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 certify that-- 7i7 not less than #bj percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded during the #a-year period beginning #a year after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses2 7ii7 not less than #cj percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded during the #a-year period beginning #b years after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses2 and 7iii7 not less than #ej percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded after the expiration of the period described in clause 7ii7 shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,public housing resident-owned business ,the term public housing resident-owned business has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,measuring economic impact 7#a7 ,monitoring1 measuring1 and reporting requirements ,before the start of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act1 and quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary shall require each public housing agency to monitor1 measure1 and report to the ,secretary on the economic impacts of this section on the community in which housing developments of the public housing agency are located1 including-- 7,a7 the aggregate dollar amount of contracts awarded in compliance with this section2 7,b7 the aggregate dollar amount of wages and salaries paid for positions employed by low- and very low-income persons in accordance with this section2 7,c7 the aggregate dollar amount expended for training opportunities provided to low- and very low-income persons in accordance with this section2 and 7,d7 the aggregate dollar amount expended for training and assisting public housing resident-owned businesses for compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,termination of spears system ,the ,secretary shall terminate the ,section #c ,performance ,evaluation and ,registration ,system of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and shall issue such notice and guidelines as may be necessary to replace such system with the system for monitoring1 measuring1 and reporting under this subsection4 7h7 ,workforce roster 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall require each public housing agency to establish and maintain a roster of the residents and public housing resident-owned businesses of the public housing agency in order to identify and spotlight talented local laborers and facilitate compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,information ,the roster maintained by a public housing agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information that is updated not less frequently than every #cj days1 including-- 7,a7 information for each public housing resident choosing to have their information recorded that lists their occupational skills1 career goals1 and any workforce development programs they participate in2 and 7,b7 information for each public housing resident-owned business that lists the field of business they are in and the hiring opportunities they currently have available4 7#c7 ,availability ,in order to facilitate compliance with this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 require each public housing agency to submit to the ,secretary the information maintained by the public housing agency in the roster under this subsection2 and 7,b7 collect and make the data described in subparagraph 7,a7 available on the website of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 upon request1 to contractors1 subcontractors1 resident councils1 resident management organizations1 and ,youth,build programs4 4 #h4 ,family self-sufficiency program ,section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu71 as amended by section #cjf of the ,economic ,growth1 ,regulatory ,relief1 and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,pub4 ,l4 #aae-agd2 #acb ,stat4 #acci71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,an ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity1 as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,k7 as subparagraph 7,m72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,j7 the following3 7,k7 digital literacy2 7,l7 provision of a home health aide for elderly and disabled members of participating families2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,the program coordinating committee shall include representatives of any resident council and any jurisdiction-wide resident council of the eligible entity42 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,j72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 a description of how the local program will ensure that opportunities provided through the local program will maximize success in synchronizing the program with1 and complying with1 the requirements regarding employment and contracting under section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agja7u774 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 but not more than #ce participants1 before is eligible2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #ge and inserting #cf2 and 7ii7 by striking #ej and inserting #ce2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,additional award for public housing green new deal applicants ,an eligible entity that is approved for a grant under section #f of the ,green ,new ,deal for ,public ,housing ,act shall be eligible to receive an additional award under this subparagraph to cover costs of filling an additional family self-sufficiency coordinator position1 or additional such positions1 responsible for-- 7i7 coordinating participation in a local program under this section for participants seeking employment opportunities made available by the grant2 and 7ii7 compliance by the eligible entity with section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau74 7,d7 ,additional award for synchronization with section #c requirements ,an eligible entity that meets such criteria as the ,secretary shall establish regarding successful synchronization and compliance of a local program under this section with the requirements regarding employment and contracting under section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau7 shall be eligible to receive an additional award under this subparagraph to cover costs relating to a family self-sufficiency coordinator position responsible for such synchronization and compliance4 7,e7 ,awards to assist eligible entities to establish family self-sufficiency programs ,an eligible entity that is not administering a local program under this section and that meets such standards as the ,secretary shall establish shall be eligible to receive an award under this subparagraph to cover costs relating to a family self-sufficiency coordinator position responsible for assisting in preparing and submitting an application to establish such a local program4 4 #i4 ,resident councils ,section #b of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,resident councils 7#a7 ,in general ,each public housing project with not less than #ej dwelling units shall form a resident council to-- 7,a7 improve residents' quality of life and resident satisfaction2 and 7,b7 establish self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for families living in public housing4 7#b7 ,participation ,each resident council formed under this subsection may actively participate through working partnerships with a public housing agency to advise and assist in all aspects of public housing operations4 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,a resident council shall consist of individuals residing in public housing and shall meet the requirements described in this paragraph in order to-- 7i7 receive official recognition from the public housing agency and the ,secretary2 7ii7 be eligible to receive funds for resident council activities2 and 7iii7 be eligible to receive stipends for officers for their related costs in connection with volunteer work in public housing4 7,b7 ,residents represented ,a resident council may represent residents residing in-- 7i7 scattered site buildings2 7ii7 areas of contiguous row houses2 7iii7 #a or more contiguous buildings2 7iv7 a development2 or 7v7 any combination of clauses 7i7 through 7iv74 7,c7 ,elections 7i7 ,written procedures ,a resident council shall adopt written procedures1 such as by-laws or a constitution1 which shall-- 7,i7 provide for a democratically elected governing board that-- 7aa7 consists of not less than #e members2 and 7bb7 is elected-- 7,,aa7 by the voting membership of the residents of the public housing2 and 7,,bb7 in elections that occur on a regular basis not less frequently than every #b years2 and 7,,ii7 provide for the recall of the resident council by the voting membership through a petition or other expression of the desire of the voting membership for a recall election and set the threshold percentage of voting membership who are required to be in agreement in order to hold a recall election1 which percentage shall be not less than #aj percent of the voting membership4 7ii7 ,voting membership ,the voting membership of a resident council shall consist of heads of households of the public housing dwelling units of any age and other residents not less than #af years of age4 7#d7 ,stipends ,public housing agencies may provide stipends to resident council officers who serve as volunteers in their public housing developments1 which shall-- 7,a7 not exceed #a1jjj per month per officer2 and 7,b7 be decided locally by the resident council and the public housing agency4 7#e7 ,applicability of #b-year election cycle ,the requirement under paragraph 7#c77;,c77i77,i77bb77,,bb7 shall apply on and after ,january #a1 #bjbb4 4 #aj4 ,repeal of ,faircloth amendment ,section #i7;g7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74