,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #djab ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ba1 #bjbd,mr4 ,sanders 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 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 maintain1 staff1 and transition public housing2 7#b7 to rehabilitate and preserve 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 ensure that public housing laws 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 modernize 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 ,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#b7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color1 low-income communities1 or ,tribal and indigenous communities1 that experiences1 or is at risk of experiencing1 higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects4 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 ,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#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#h7 ,subsidized housing resident-owned business ,the term subsidized 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 subsidized housing residents4 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 housing1 and adequate staffing to maintain that design and environmental performance2 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 create new public housing where there is a serious need that the free market cannot address or is not addressing responsibly and support the staffing needed to maintain and sustain the quality of this public housing4 4 #f4 ,green new deal public housing grants 7a7 ,establishment of grant programs 7#a7 ,grants for public housing community workforce development 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 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 described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #c7a72 7ii7 eligible entities that have formed partnerships with an existing registered apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 internship1 vocal rehabilitation agency1 labor-management partnership1 or other partnerships with labor organizations2 7iii7 eligible entities that demonstrate a capacity to facilitate a workforce development program that leads to-- 7,i7 the development of career and related skills1 including general educational development support and financial and economic empowerment education2 7,,ii7 direct entry to registered apprenticeship programs2 7,,iii7 certification or associate degree acquisition2 7,,iv7 technical assistance and resources for subsidized 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 subsidized 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 7,x7 stipends valued at not less than #bej per week to individuals participating in the workforce development program2 and 7,,xi7 childcare and financial literacy courses for individuals participating in the workforce development program2 and 7iv7 eligible entities in the construction or maintenance sector seeking to carry out a project to develop pre-apprenticeships that prepare individuals for acceptance into registered programs in that sector1 as well as technical and vocational colleges4 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,d7 ,additional eligible entities ,in addition to the eligible entities described in section #c7a71 the following shall be eligible for grants under this paragraph3 7i7 ,an organization that has demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities1 which may include-- 7,i7 a local educational agency2 7,,ii7 a community-based organization or faith-based organization2 7,,iii7 a volunteer literacy organization2 7,,iv7 an institution of higher education1 as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 7,v7 a public or private nonprofit agency2 7,,vi7 a library2 7,,vii7 a public housing authority2 7,,viii7 a nonprofit institution that is not described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vii7 and has the ability to provide adult education and literacy activities to eligible individuals2 7,,ix7 a consortium or coalition of the agencies1 organizations1 institutions1 libraries1 or authorities described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vii72 and 7,x7 a partnership between an employer and an entity described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,viii74 7ii7 ,labor organizations4 7iii7 ,nonprofit organizations4 7,e7 ,partnership with ,department of ,labor ,the ,secretary shall partner with the ,secretary of ,labor to develop all grants in this section1 in particular-- 7i7 gathering expertise and providing guidance on worker training funds2 and 7ii7 ensuring that work requirements do not become a condition of accessing public housing4 7#b7 ,green ,new ,deal for public housing grants 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities for the eligible activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,eligible activities ,the eligible activities described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 conducting physical needs assessments and subsequent deep energy retrofits in public housing1 including-- 7,i7 retrofits for-- 7aa7 energy-efficient windows2 7bb7 super insulation of roofs and exterior walls1 including the addition of new cladding to buildings and the rerouting of plumbing and electricity2 7cc7 electrification of water heating and building heating systems using electric heat pumps2 and 7dd7 electric heat pumps to provide air conditioning1 where feasible2 7,,ii7 strategies to increase airtightness of building envelope1 including air sealant paints2 and 7,,iii7 acquisition and installation of heat-recovery ventilation systems2 7ii7 repairs and upgrades to public housing to ensure compliance with the physical condition standards under section #e4gjc of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7iii7 upgrading1 replacing1 and improving public housing to energy efficiency1 building electrification1 including-- 7,i7 conducting physical needs assessments of public housing dwelling units2 7,,ii7 in-unit energy efficiency product upgrades1 including upgrading to-- 7aa7 modern1 energy-efficient insulation2 7bb7 all-electric state-of-the-art efficient appliances2 7cc7 energy-efficient bathroom plumbing1 including low-flow toilets2 7dd7 energy-efficient laundry machines2 7ee7 energy-efficient air filters2 7ff7 energy monitoring devices including smart meters and smart thermostats2 7gg7 energy-efficient lightbulbs2 7hh7 highly insulated windows2 7ii7 reflective roofing2 7jj7 smart ,supervisory ,control and ,data ,acquisition systems and building-to-grid integration2 and 7kk7 passive cooling measures2 7,,iii7 upgrading infrastructure related to building electrification1 including upgrading-- 7aa7 electric heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning systems1 including cold-climate heat pumps2 7bb7 electrical panels2 7cc7 electric appliances to replace appliances reliant on fossil fuels1 such as gas stoves and hot water heaters2 and 7dd7 related infrastructure1 including flooring1 walls1 and roofs1 that is necessary to complete before electrification upgrades can occur2 and 7,,iv7 water quality upgrades1 including replacing water pipes in public housing if a quality test of drinking water concentrations in public housing exceeds-- 7aa7 #a part per billion of lead2 7bb7 #d4j parts per trillion of perfluorooctanoic acid2 7cc7 #d4j parts per trillion of perfluorooctane sulfonate2 7dd7 a combined ,hazard ,index of #a4j1 as described in the proposed rule of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency entitled1 ,per- and polyfluroalkyl substances 7,,pfas73 ,perflurooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and ,perflurorooctanesulfonic acid 7,,pfos7 ,national ,primary ,drinking ,water ,regulation ,rulemaking 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #ahfch2 ,march #bi1 #bjbc72 7ee7 #d4j parts per trillion of arsenic2 7ff7 #j4c parts per million of copper2 7gg7 drinking water standards of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for organic and inorganic contaminants1 radionuclides1 and microbiological contaminants2 and 7hh7 any other ,environmental ,protection ,agency standard adopted under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7iv7 building1 expanding1 and maintaining community energy generation in public housing1 including the construction of and ongoing costs associated with-- 7,i7 renewable energy rooftops2 7,,ii7 renewable energy generation2 7,,iii7 photovoltaic glass windows2 7,,iv7 the bulk purchase of clean energy grid supply from energy utilities2 and 7,v7 community-scale energy storage systems2 7v7 establishing or expanding recycling and zero-waste programs in public housing1 including the recycling of appliances and machines that were replaced through activities described in clause 7iii72 7vi7 community resilience and sustainability projects in public housing1 including-- 7,i7 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,,ii7 the construction of childcare centers and ongoing costs associated with childcare centers2 7,,iii7 the construction of senior centers and ongoing costs associated with senior centers2 7,,iv7 the construction of community gardens and ongoing costs associated with community gardens2 7,v7 the maintenance of entire public housing developments2 7,,vi7 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,,vii7 the establishment or improvement1 and painting1 of community centers and other shared community spaces1 the personnel of which shall earn the higher of-- 7aa7 the local prevailing wage2 or 7bb7 a wage of #ag per hour2 7,,viii7 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,,ix7 the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public housing residents and visitors2 and 7,x7 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 7vii7 construction and ongoing costs associated with climate adaptation and emergency disaster response for public housing1 including-- 7,i7 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,,ii7 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,,iii7 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,,iv7 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 ,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 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,b7 a signed acknowledgment indicating a commitment to hiring1 training1 and retaining needed public housing agency employees associated with the activities of the grant2 7,c7 a full accounting1 including pre-approved financing plans and post-completion expense reports1 of the amount of funds required to complete the activities under the grant1 under enforcement by the ,secretary1 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 7v7 include a #aj-year decarbonization plan meeting decarbonization requirements determined by the ,secretary2 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 environmental justice 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 regulation2 7,e7 the written concurrence of any local labor organization representing employees of the eligible entity who are engaged in the same or substantially similar work that is proposed to be carried out does not displace or supplant the work performed by those represented employees2 7,f7 a certification that none of the funds under the grant shall be used for prohibited purposes1 including-- 7i7 any activity that is subject to the reporting requirements set forth in section #bjc7;a7 of the ,labor-,management ,reporting and ,disclosure ,act of #aiei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dcc7;a772 7ii7 to abrogate a collective bargaining agreement2 or 7iii7 to replace an employee who is on strike or who is being locked out2 and 7,g7 a plan to expand accessibility for persons with disabilities to full compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and that all projects shall at least meet the new construction standards of title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7#b7 ,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 an in-person accessible location with interpretation available1 as well as via a cloud-based content collaboration provider that is certified by the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program1 and that comply with the most recent final version of the ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines1 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 comments that complies with public notice standards and the public comment requirements in the consolidated plan of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 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 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 and accessible location with interpretation available 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 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 grant2 and 7,d7 solicit input and acquire signed approval of the complete common application from any local labor organization representing employees of the eligible entity that will receive assistance under the grant1 to ensure compliance with existing collective bargaining agreement and to ensure that grants funds will not be used to displace or supplant existing staff1 positions1 or vacancies4 7#c7 ,priority among applications for community energy generation ,in reviewing applications for grants to carry out activities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77iv71 the ,secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by eligible entities that-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 demonstrate a commitment to provide job training and contracting opportunities to public housing residents and subsidized housing resident-owned businesses4 7#d7 ,exceptions for indigenous groups and tribes 7,a7 ,in general ,any eligible entity described in section #c7b7 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 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 7#e7 ,benchmarking energy and water consumption ,an eligible entity desiring a grant to carry out activities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii7 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 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 ensure a timely 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 shall 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 rehabilitation or new construction1 and ensure that all temporarily displaced residents can return to their homes once retrofitting is completed2 7#b7 provide robust temporary relocation assistance and alternate housing options in cases where phased improvements temporarily prevent tenant occupancy2 7#c7 ensure that activities undertaken as part of the grant do not result in a reduction of total public housing dwelling units2 and 7#d7 to the greatest extent practicable1 complete construction1 modernization1 or retrofitting of replacement dwellings prior to demolishing existing public housing units4 7f7 ,profits related to community energy generation 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to any energy produced by an eligible entity carrying out activities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77iii71 the eligible entity may retain #ij percent of any profits earned from selling the energy4 7#b7 ,vote ,an eligible entity described paragraph 7#a7 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 paragraph 7#a7 shall be used4 7#c7 ,other revenue ,any profits not retained under this subsection shall be transferred to the ,department of the ,treasury for deposit in the ,general ,fund4 7g7 ,labor and ,buy ,american provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out grant activities under this section1 each contractor or subcontractor for a project funded under this section shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,ensure that the materials used by the contractor or subcontractor 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 ,act74 7,b7 ,ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractor 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 ,labor1 in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,davis-,bacon ,act74 ,with respect to the labor standards in this subparagraph1 the ,secretary of ,labor 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 ,code4 7,c7 ,with respect to a project that costs not less than #be1jjj1jjj1 consent to a project labor agreement4 7,d7 ,require each project labor agreement 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 #agjau74 7,e7 ,not hire 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 demand4 7,f7 ,adopt-- 7i7 an explicit policy on any issue involving the organization of employees of the eligible entity1 or contractor or subcontractor1 and all contractors and subcontractors1 for purposes of collective bargaining not to deter employees with respect to-- 7,i7 labor organizing for the employees engaged in activities under the grant2 and 7,,ii7 such employees' choice to form and join labor organizations2 and 7ii7 such policies that require-- 7,i7 the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq472 7,,ii7 that such employees are1 at the beginning of their employment1 provided notice and information regarding the employees' rights under such ,act2 and 7,,iii7 the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where a majority of such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation4 7,g7 ,for each project employing union workers 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 project4 7,h7 ,not require mandatory arbitration for any dispute involving a worker engaged in a service for the contractor or subcontractor4 7,i7 ,consider an individual performing any service under the grant as an employee1 and not an independent contractor1 of the contractor or subcontractor1 respectively1 unless-- 7i7 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 7ii7 the service is performed outside the usual course of the business of the contractor or subcontractor1 respectively2 and 7iii7 the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade1 occupation1 profession1 or business of the same nature as that involved in such service4 7,j7 ,ensure that all laborers1 mechanics1 and other workers employed by the contractor or subcontractor shall not displace or supplant an employee or position of the eligible entity1 including partial displacement such as a reduction in hours1 wages1 or employment benefits1 as a result of receiving a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,action to enforce independent contractor requirement ,a third party1 including a ,state or local government1 may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,i74 7h7 ,consultation with agencies ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of ,energy-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under 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 7f77#d72 7#c7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under of subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 regarding testing air quality and water quality for purposes of grant activities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii72 and 7,c7 regarding testing soil quality for radon and other contaminants for purposes of grant activities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b72 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 under subsection 7a72 7#g7 consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services-- 7,a7 in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection 7a77#b72 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#b72 7#i7 consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior to develop criteria and assess applications for grants under subsection 7a77#b72 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 7i7 ,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 due to displacement and instability2 7,c7 the impacts1 if any1 those residents have experienced to their individual economic growth as measured by individual and household income2 7,d7 the specific career skills acquired2 7,e7 the impacts1 if any1 those residents have experienced to their overall health2 and 7,f7 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 7j7 ,eligibility for the ,capital and ,operating funds ,as a condition of receipt of a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the placement of a dwelling unit under subsection 7d7 or 7e7 of #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 in perpetuity4 7k7 ,funding ,out of funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as necessary to address the existing public housing capital backlog at the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7#b7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcd2 and 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for administrative costs relating to carrying out this section1 including providing technical assistance to grant applicants4 #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 subsidized 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 subsidized 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 subsidized housing resident-owned businesses4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,subsidized housing resident-owned business ,the term subsidized 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 ,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 subsidized housing resident-owned businesses for compliance with this section4 7h7 ,workforce roster 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall require each public housing agency to establish and maintain a roster of the residents and subsidized 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 subsidized 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 home and community-based services for older adults and individuals with disabilities 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 operations in accordance with part #ifd of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 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 residents with tenant protection vouchers2 7v7 residents now in ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration-converted properties who maintain their prior existing rights under sections #f and #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d1 #adcg;g72 7vi7 a development2 or 7vii7 any combination of clauses 7i7 through 7vi74 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 7,b7 not be required for officers for whom receiving the stipend would affect other income-calculated benefits2 and 7,c7 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 #bjbe4 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