,i #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gadh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #bj1 #bjbf,mr4 ,cole introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,budget1 and ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 #b4 ,table of contents ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,references4,sec4 #d4 ,explanatory statement4,sec4 #e4 ,statement of appropriations4,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf,title ,i--,military ,personnel,title ,,ii--,operation and ,maintenance,title ,,iii--,procurement,title ,,iv--,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation,title ,v--,revolving and ,management ,funds,title ,,vi--,other ,department of ,defense ,programs,title ,,vii--,related ,agencies,title ,,viii--,general ,provisions,division ,b--,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf,title ,i--,department of ,labor,title ,,ii--,department of ,health and ,human ,services,title ,,iii--,department of ,education,title ,,iv--,related ,agencies,title ,v--,general ,provisions,division ,d--,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf,title ,i--,department of ,transportation,title ,,ii--,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development,title ,,iii--,related ,agencies,title ,,iv--,general ,provisions--,this ,act,division ,e--,authorizing ,extenders and ,technical ,corrections,division ,f--,health ,care ,extenders #c4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any division of this ,act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division4 #d4 ,explanatory ,statement ,the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 printed in the ,house section of the ,congressional ,record on or about ,january #ba1 #bjbf1 and submitted by the chair of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house1 shall have the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of divisions ,a through ,d of this ,act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 #e4 ,statement of appropriations ,the following sums in this ,act are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 ,a ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,appropriations ,,act1 #bjbf ,i ,,military ,,personnel ,military ,personnel1 ,army ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,army on active duty 7except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere71 cadets1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #ed1ech1cff1jjj4 ,military personnel1 navy ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,navy on active duty 7except members of the ,reserve provided for elsewhere71 midshipmen1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #dj1edd1eei1jjj4 ,military personnel1 marine corps ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,marine ,corps on active duty 7except members of the ,reserve provided for elsewhere72 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #af1iij1chi1jjj4 ,military personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,air ,force on active duty 7except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere71 cadets1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #ch1gfh1cib1jjj4 ,military personnel1 space force ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,space ,force on duty as described in section #bjajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 for expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #a1did1cdb1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 army ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,army ,reserve on active duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcjb1 and #gjch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #e1gcc1fif1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 navy ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,navy ,reserve on active duty under section #ajbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #b1gab1cei1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 marine corps ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve on active duty under section #ajbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty1 and for members of the ,marine ,corps platoon leaders class1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #a1jjb1ibe1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,air ,force ,reserve on active duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcje1 and #ijch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #b1gja1aae1jjj4 ,national guard personnel1 army ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,army ,national ,guard while on duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcjb1 or #abdjb of title #aj or section #gjh of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj or section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #aj1dgf1iib1jjj4 ,national guard personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,air ,national ,guard on duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcje1 or #abdjb of title #aj or section #gjh of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj or section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #e1dfg1ahg1jjj4 ,,ii ,,operation ,,and ,,maintenance ,operation and maintenance1 army ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,army1 as authorized by law1 #eh1bdi1agh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ab1dgh1jjj may be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended upon the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,army1 and payments may be made upon the ,secretary's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and maintenance1 navy ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 as authorized by law1 #gd1gbc1agg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ae1jee1jjj may be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended upon the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and payments may be made upon the ,secretary's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and maintenance1 marine corps ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,marine ,corps1 as authorized by law1 #aj1ihc1iag1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air force ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,air ,force1 as authorized by law1 #fa1edb1eia1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #h1bch1jjj may be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended upon the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and payments may be made upon the ,secretary's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and maintenance1 space force ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,space ,force1 as authorized by law1 #e1fhg1gdh1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 defense-,wide 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as authorized by law1 #ef1jhi1hah1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #b1iha1jjj may be used for the ,combatant ,commander ,initiative ,fund authorized under section #aff;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #cf1jjj1jjj may be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended upon the approval or authority of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and payments may be made upon the ,secretary's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not less than #fj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,,apex ,accelerators1 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for centers with eligible entities defined in #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #diea7a77;,d73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to plan or implement the consolidation or elimination of a budget or appropriations liaison office of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the office of the ,secretary of a military department1 or the service headquarters of one of the ,armed ,forces into a legislative affairs or legislative liaison office3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not less than #hf1ejj1jjj shall be made available to the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency for ,defense ,agencies and ,field ,activities network optimization and transition costs3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 #c1aba1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available only for expenses relating to certain classified activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 #bg1fic1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available only for expenses relating to certain classified activities1 and may be transferred as necessary by the ,secretary of ,defense to operation and maintenance appropriations or research1 development1 test and evaluation appropriations1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that any ceiling on the investment item unit cost of items that may be purchased with operation and maintenance funds shall not apply to the funds described in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 #c1fgc1deg1jjj1 of which #a1dii1hjh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available to provide support and assistance to foreign security forces or other groups or individuals to conduct1 support or facilitate counterterrorism1 crisis response1 or other ,department of ,defense security cooperation programs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the use and status of funds made available in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,counter-,,isis train and equip fund ,for the ,counter-,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria ,train and ,equip ,fund1 #cdb1eaf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide assistance1 including training2 equipment2 logistics support1 supplies1 and services2 stipends2 infrastructure repair and renovation2 construction for facility fortification and humane treatment2 and sustainment1 to foreign security forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals participating1 or preparing to participate in activities to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 and their affiliated or associated groups3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available to provide assistance only for activities in a country designated by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 as having a security mission to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 and following written notification to the congressional defense committees of such designation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that prior to providing assistance to elements of any forces or individuals1 such elements or individuals are appropriately vetted1 including at a minimum1 assessing such elements for associations with terrorist groups or groups associated with the ,government of ,iran2 and receiving commitments from such elements to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to obligating from this appropriation account1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may accept and retain contributions1 including assistance in-kind1 from foreign governments1 including the ,government of ,iraq and other entities1 to carry out assistance authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that contributions of funds for the purposes provided herein from any foreign government or other entity may be credited to this ,fund1 to remain available until expended1 and used for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize such contributions when providing any assistance for construction for facility fortification3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a provision of law relating to the acquisition of items and support services or sections #dj and #dj;,a of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj and #bghe7 if the ,secretary determines that such provision of law would prohibit1 restrict1 delay or otherwise limit the provision of such assistance and a notice of and justification for such waiver is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,united ,states may accept equipment procured using funds provided under this heading1 or under the heading1 ,iraq ,train and ,equip ,fund in prior ,acts1 that was transferred to security forces1 irregular forces1 or groups participating1 or preparing to participate in activities to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria and returned by such forces or groups to the ,united ,states1 and such equipment may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense upon written notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that equipment procured using funds provided under this heading1 or under the heading1 ,iraq ,train and ,equip ,fund in prior ,acts1 and not yet transferred to security forces1 irregular forces1 or groups participating1 or preparing to participate in activities to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense when determined by the ,secretary to no longer be required for transfer to such forces or groups and upon written notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on the use of funds provided under this heading1 including1 but not limited to1 the number of individuals trained1 the nature and scope of support and sustainment provided to each group or individual1 the area of operations for each group1 and the contributions of other countries1 groups1 or individuals4 ,operation and maintenance1 army reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,army ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #c1beh1hfa1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 navy reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,navy ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #a1dba1ggd1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 marine corps reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #cai1ida1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air force reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,air ,force ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #d1bdf1cdb1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 army national guard ,for expenses of training1 organizing1 and administering the ,army ,national ,guard1 including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-,federal hospitals2 maintenance1 operation1 and repairs to structures and facilities2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 personnel services in the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 travel expenses 7other than mileage71 as authorized by law for ,army personnel on active duty1 for ,army ,national ,guard division1 regimental1 and battalion commanders while inspecting units in compliance with ,national ,guard ,bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the ,chief1 ,national ,guard ,bureau2 supplying and equipping the ,army ,national ,guard as authorized by law2 and expenses of repair1 modification1 maintenance1 and issue of supplies and equipment 7including aircraft71 #h1egh1bch1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air national guard ,for expenses of training1 organizing1 and administering the ,air ,national ,guard1 including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-,federal hospitals2 maintenance1 operation1 and repairs to structures and facilities2 transportation of things1 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 supplying and equipping the ,air ,national ,guard1 as authorized by law2 expenses for repair1 modification1 maintenance1 and issue of supplies and equipment1 including those furnished from stocks under the control of agencies of the ,department of ,defense2 travel expenses 7other than mileage7 on the same basis as authorized by law for ,air ,national ,guard personnel on active ,federal duty1 for ,air ,national ,guard commanders while inspecting units in compliance with ,national ,guard ,bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the ,chief1 ,national ,guard ,bureau1 #g1bfg1cii1jjj4 ,united states court of appeals for the armed forces ,for salaries and expenses necessary for the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces1 #ba1bdc1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj1jjj may be used for official representation purposes4 ,environmental restoration1 army 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,army1 #aij1hgj1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,army1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,army1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 navy 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,navy1 #cfh1idi1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,navy1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,navy1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 air force 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,air ,force1 #cif1adi1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,air ,force1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 defense-,wide 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the ,department of ,defense1 #h1hhe1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of ,defense1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of ,defense1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 formerly used defense sites 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,army1 #bce1aef1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,army1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,overseas humanitarian1 disaster1 and civic aid ,for expenses relating to the ,overseas ,humanitarian1 ,disaster1 and ,civic ,aid programs of the ,department of ,defense 7consisting of the programs provided under sections #dja1 #djb1 #djd1 #djg1 #beeg1 and #befa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 #ajj1gic1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,cooperative threat reduction account ,for assistance1 including assistance provided by contract or by grants1 under programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program authorized under the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act1 #bhb1hcj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,department of defense acquisition workforce development account ,for the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account1 #ej1hdf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no other amounts may be otherwise credited or transferred to the ,account1 or deposited into the ,account1 in fiscal year #bjbf pursuant to section #agje7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,iii ,,procurement ,aircraft procurement1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of aircraft1 equipment1 including ordnance1 ground handling equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #c1fbe1cbd1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,missile ,procurement1 ,army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of missiles1 equipment1 including ordnance1 ground handling equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #g1bhg1bfc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 equipment1 including ordnance1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #c1jje1jba1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement of ammunition1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #d1egf1gje1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,other procurement1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of vehicles1 including tactical1 support1 and non-tracked combat vehicles2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 communications and electronic equipment2 other support equipment2 spare parts1 ordnance1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #i1dab1fee1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,aircraft procurement1 navy ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of aircraft1 equipment1 including ordnance1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #ag1bci1hec1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,weapons procurement1 navy ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of missiles1 torpedoes1 other weapons1 and related support equipment including spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #f1jhf1ied1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement of ammunition1 navy and marine corps ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #a1jih1fcj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,shipbuilding and conversion1 navy ,for expenses necessary for the construction1 acquisition1 or conversion of vessels as authorized by law1 including armor and armament thereof1 plant equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools and installation thereof in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 procurement of critical1 long lead time components and designs for vessels to be constructed or converted in the future2 and expansion of public and private plants1 including land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title1 as follows3 ,columbia ,class ,submarine1 #c1ibh1hbh1jjj2 ,columbia ,class ,submarine 7,,ap71 #e1cej1gff1jjj2 ,carrier ,replacement ,program 7,,cvn-#hj71 #a1jdf1gjj1jjj2 ,carrier ,replacement ,program 7,,ap71 #fab1jch1jjj2 ,carrier ,replacement ,program 7,,cvn-#ha71 #a1fbb1ice1jjj2 ,virginia ,class ,submarine1 #b1gdj1cje1jjj2 ,virginia ,class ,submarine 7,,ap71 #c1abf1haf1jjj2 ,,cvn ,refueling ,overhauls1 #a1egi1jaa1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ajjj ,program1 #eb1ceh1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer1 #aj1ggc1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer 7,,ap71 #a1gej1jjj1jjj2 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 ,,ff7,x7-,frigate1 #bdb1jjj1jjj2 ,medium ,landing ,ship1 #hjj1jjj1jjj2 ,,tao ,fleet ,oiler1 #h1cdf1jjj2 ,,tagos ,surtass ,ships1 #fab1bje1jjj2 ,towing1 ,salvage1 and ,rescue ,ship1 #ada1ejj1jjj2 ,ship to ,shore ,connector1 #cbj1jjj1jjj2 ,service ,craft1 #agd1fjb1jjj2 ,auxiliary ,personnel ,lighter1 #gi1jjj1jjj2 ,auxiliary ,vessels1 #bij1jjj1jjj2 ,for outfitting1 post delivery1 conversions1 and first destination transportation1 #hhf1hdf1jjj2 and ,completion of ,prior ,year ,shipbuilding ,programs1 #a1fgf1ehg1jjj4 ,in all3 #bg1aea1faf1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that additional obligations may be incurred after ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 for engineering services1 tests1 evaluations1 and other such budgeted work that must be performed in the final stage of ship construction3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading for the construction or conversion of any naval vessel to be constructed in shipyards in the ,united ,states shall be expended in foreign facilities for the construction of major components of such vessel3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be used for the construction of any naval vessel in foreign shipyards3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act for ,columbia ,class ,submarine 7,,ap7 may be available for the purposes authorized by subsections 7f71 7g71 7h7 or 7i7 of section #bbah;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 only in accordance with the provisions of the applicable subsection4 ,other procurement1 navy ,for procurement1 production1 and modernization of support equipment and materials not otherwise provided for1 ,navy ordnance 7except ordnance for new aircraft1 new ships1 and ships authorized for conversion72 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #ad1fic1igh1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are also available for the maintenance1 repair1 and modernization of ships under a pilot program established for such purposes4 ,procurement1 marine corps ,for expenses necessary for the procurement1 manufacture1 and modification of missiles1 armament1 military equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 plant equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools1 and installation thereof in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 vehicles for the ,marine ,corps1 including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 and expansion of public and private plants1 including land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title1 #c1fhb1fdc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,aircraft procurement1 air force ,for construction1 procurement1 and modification of aircraft and equipment1 including armor and armament1 specialized ground handling equipment1 and training devices1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment2 expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things1 #ai1ifd1ied1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,missile procurement1 air force ,for construction1 procurement1 and modification of missiles1 rockets1 and related equipment1 including spare parts and accessories therefor2 ground handling equipment1 and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things1 #c1ifc1ifa1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement of ammunition1 air force ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #ggc1cbg1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,other procurement1 air force ,for procurement and modification of equipment 7including ground guidance and electronic control equipment1 and ground electronic and communication equipment71 and supplies1 materials1 and spare parts therefor1 not otherwise provided for2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 lease of passenger motor vehicles2 and expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon1 prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #cb1fje1adg1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement1 space force ,for construction1 procurement1 and modification of spacecraft1 rockets1 and related equipment1 including spare parts and accessories therefor2 ground handling equipment1 and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things1 #d1jcf1jce1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,procurement1 defense-,wide ,for expenses of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments7 necessary for procurement1 production1 and modification of equipment1 supplies1 materials1 and spare parts therefor1 not otherwise provided for2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 expansion of public and private plants1 equipment1 and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #g1adb1gbc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,defense production ,act purchases ,for activities by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to sections #ajh1 #cja1 #cjb1 and #cjc of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deah1 #deca1 #decb1 and #decc71 #cba1ibc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until expended1 which shall be obligated and expended by the ,secretary of ,defense as if delegated the necessary authorities conferred by the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej4 ,national guard and reserve equipment account ,for procurement of rotary-wing aircraft2 combat1 tactical and support vehicles2 other weapons2 and other procurement items for the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,chiefs of ,national ,guard and ,reserve components shall1 not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 individually submit to the congressional defense committees the modernization priority assessment for their respective ,national ,guard or ,reserve component3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this paragraph may be used to procure manned fixed wing aircraft1 or procure or modify missiles1 munitions1 or ammunition4 ,,iv ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 army ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #af1gje1gfj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 navy ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #bh1jii1ggf1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph which are available for the ,v-#bb may be used to meet unique operational requirements of the ,special ,operations ,forces4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 air force ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #ej1fad1eie1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 space force ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #ad1iag1afj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 defense-,wide ,for expenses of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation2 advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 pursuant to law2 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #ce1bdh1hge1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,operational test and evaluation1 defense ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the independent activities of the ,director1 ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 in the direction and supervision of operational test and evaluation1 including initial operational test and evaluation which is conducted prior to1 and in support of1 production decisions2 joint operational testing and evaluation2 and administrative expenses in connection therewith1 #ccf1adc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,v ,,revolving ,,and ,,management ,,funds ,defense working capital funds ,for the ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds1 #b1abf1edj1jjj4 ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund ,for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund1 #e1gjj1jjj1 for activities pursuant to the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq474 ,,vi ,,other ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,programs ,defense health program ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for medical and health care programs of the ,department of ,defense as authorized by law1 #da1ggj1bdf1jjj2 of which #ch1idb1gac1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which not to exceed one percent shall remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which up to #ba1jbc1gfe1jjj may be available for contracts entered into under the ,,tricare program2 of which #ced1hba1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 shall be for procurement2 and of which #b1dgb1gab1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 not less than #a1bgj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,defense ,health ,agency to carry out the congressionally directed medical research programs3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of the amount made available under this heading for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,,hiv prevention educational activities undertaken in connection with ,united ,states military training1 exercises1 and humanitarian assistance activities conducted primarily in ,african nations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on the current status of the electronic health record program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall perform quarterly performance reviews of the electronic health record program4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the destruction of the ,united ,states stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with the provisions of section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba71 #bac1bhb1jjj1 of which #c1bdc1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which not less than #c1bdc1jjj shall be for the ,chemical ,stockpile ,emergency ,preparedness ,program1 consisting of #b1cdj1jjj for activities on military installations and #ijc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 to assist ,state and local governments2 and #baj1jci1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 of which #baj1jci1jjj shall only be for the ,assembled ,chemical ,weapons ,alternatives program4 ,drug interdiction and counter-,drug activities1 defense 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for drug interdiction and counter-drug activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for transfer to appropriations available to the ,department of ,defense for military personnel of the reserve components serving under the provisions of title #aj and title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code2 for operation and maintenance2 for procurement2 and for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 #a1adh1fge1jjj1 of which #fgh1gcg1jjj shall be for counter-narcotics support2 #acd1ich1jjj shall be for the drug demand reduction program2 #cje1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,guard counter-drug program2 and #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,guard counter-drug schools program3 ,provided1 ,that the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for obligation for the same time period and for the same purpose as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this ,act4 ,office of the inspector general ,for expenses and activities of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #eag1eii1jjj1 of which #eaa1hie1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which not to exceed #gjj1jjj is available for emergencies and extraordinary expenses to be expended upon the approval or authority of the ,inspector ,general1 and payments may be made upon the ,inspector ,general's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes2 of which #a1jgi1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 shall be for procurement2 and of which #d1fbe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation4 ,,vii ,,related ,,agencies ,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system fund ,for payment to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system ,fund1 to maintain the proper funding level for continuing the operation of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system1 #ead1jjj1jjj4 ,intelligence community management account ,for necessary expenses of the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account1 #fbi1abh1jjj4 ,,viii ,,general ,,provisions #hjja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the ,congress4 #hjjb4 ,during the current fiscal year1 provisions of law prohibiting the payment of compensation to1 or employment of1 any person not a citizen of the ,united ,states shall not apply to personnel of the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that salary increases granted to direct and indirect hire foreign national employees of the ,department of ,defense funded by this ,act shall not be at a rate in excess of the percentage increase authorized by law for civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense whose pay is computed under the provisions of section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or at a rate in excess of the percentage increase provided by the appropriate host nation to its own employees1 whichever is higher3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall not apply to ,department of ,defense foreign service national employees serving at ,united ,states diplomatic missions whose pay is set by the ,department of ,state under the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitations of this provision shall not apply to foreign national employees of the ,department of ,defense in the ,republic of ,turkey4 #hjjc4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #hjjd4 ,no more than #bj percent of the appropriations in this ,act which are limited for obligation during the current fiscal year shall be obligated during the last #b months of the fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to obligations for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjje4 ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may1 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 transfer not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj1jjj of working capital funds of the ,department of ,defense or funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense for military functions 7except military construction7 between such appropriations or funds or any subdivision thereof1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation or fund to which transferred3 ,provided1 ,that such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen military requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this authority or any other authority in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of the funds in this ,act shall be available to prepare or present a request to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate for reprogramming of funds1 unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen military requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which reprogramming is requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that a request for multiple reprogrammings of funds using authority provided in this section shall be made prior to ,june #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that transfers among military personnel appropriations shall not be taken into account for purposes of the limitation on the amount of funds that may be transferred under this section4 #hjjf4 7a7 ,with regard to the list of specific programs1 projects1 and activities 7and the dollar amounts and adjustments to budget activities corresponding to such programs1 projects1 and activities7 contained in the tables titled ,explanation of ,project ,level ,adjustments in the explanatory statement regarding this ,act and the tables contained in the classified annex accompanying this ,act1 the obligation and expenditure of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act for those programs1 projects1 and activities are hereby required by law to be carried out in the manner provided by such tables to the same extent as if the tables were included in the text of this ,act4 7b7 ,amounts specified in the referenced tables described in subsection 7a7 shall not be treated as subdivisions of appropriations for purposes of section #hjje of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that section #hjje of this ,act shall apply when transfers of the amounts described in subsection 7a7 occur between appropriation accounts1 subject to the limitation in subsection 7c73 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer amount limitation provided in section #hjje of this ,act shall not apply to transfers of amounts described in subsection 7a7 if such transfers are necessary for the proper execution of such funds4 7c7 ,during the current fiscal year1 amounts specified in the referenced tables in titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act described in subsection 7a7 may not be transferred pursuant to section #hjje of this ,act other than for proper execution of such amounts1 as provided in subsection 7b74 #hjjg4 7a7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation both by budget activity and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the ,budget ,appendix2 and 7#c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #hjje of this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for reprogramming or transfer until the report identified in subsection 7a7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that such reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement3 ,provided1 ,that this subsection shall not apply to transfers from the following appropriations accounts3 7#a7 ,environmental ,restoration1 ,army2 7#b7 ,environmental ,restoration1 ,navy2 7#c7 ,environmental ,restoration1 ,air ,force2 7#d7 ,environmental ,restoration1 ,defense-,wide2 7#e7 ,environmental ,restoration1 ,formerly ,used ,defense ,sites2 and 7#f7 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-drug ,activities1 ,defense4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjjh4 ,during the current fiscal year1 cash balances in working capital funds of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to section #bbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be maintained in only such amounts as are necessary at any time for cash disbursements to be made from such funds3 ,provided1 ,that transfers may be made between such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that transfers may be made between working capital funds and the ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations1 ,defense appropriation and the ,operation and ,maintenance appropriation accounts in such amounts as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 except that such transfers may not be made unless the ,secretary of ,defense has notified the ,congress of the proposed transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that except in amounts equal to the amounts appropriated to working capital funds in this ,act1 no obligations may be made against a working capital fund to procure or increase the value of war reserve material inventory1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense has notified the ,congress prior to any such obligation4 #hjji4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act may not be used to initiate1 or materially modify the scope of1 a special access program without prior notification #cj calendar days in advance to the congressional defense committees4 #hjaj4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year shall be available to initiate3 7#a7 a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj in any one year of the contract or that includes an unfunded contingent liability in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj2 or 7#b7 a contract for advance procurement leading to a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj in any one year1 unless the congressional defense committees have been notified at least #cj days in advance of the proposed contract award3 ,provided1 ,that no part of any appropriation made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year shall be available to initiate a multiyear contract for which the economic order quantity advance procurement is not funded at least to the limits of the ,government's liability3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of any appropriation made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year shall be available to initiate multiyear procurement contracts for any systems or component thereof if the value of the multiyear contract would exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj unless specifically provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no multiyear procurement contract can be terminated without #cj-;day prior notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the execution of multiyear authority shall require the use of a present value analysis to determine lowest cost compared to an annual procurement4 7b7 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used for a multiyear contract executed after the date of the enactment of this ,act unless in the case of any such contract-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense has submitted to ,congress a budget request for full funding of units to be procured through the contract and1 in the case of a contract for procurement of aircraft1 that includes1 for any aircraft unit to be procured through the contract for which procurement funds are requested in that budget request for production beyond advance procurement activities in the fiscal year covered by the budget1 full funding of procurement of such unit in that fiscal year2 7#b7 cancellation provisions in the contract do not include consideration of recurring manufacturing costs of the contractor associated with the production of unfunded units to be delivered under the contract2 7#c7 the contract provides that payments to the contractor under the contract shall not be made in advance of incurred costs on funded units2 and 7#d7 the contract does not provide for a price adjustment based on a failure4 7c7 ,concurrent with the annual budget submission of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is in compliance with subsection 7b77#a71 and notwithstanding subsection 7b77#d77;,b7 of section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense in title ,,iii of this ,act or in any other provision of law may be used for multiyear procurement contracts1 for a period of not more than five years1 as follows3 ,standard ,missile-#f2 ,long ,range ,anti-,ship ,missile2 ,joint ,air-to-,surface ,standoff ,missile ,extended ,range2 ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile2 and ,standard ,missile-#c ,block #a;,b2 and for a period of not more than seven years1 as follows3 ,,patriot ,advanced ,capability-#c ,missile ,segment ,enhancement2 ,terminal ,high ,altitude ,area ,defense2 and ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile ,systems3 ,provided1 ,that until such submission is provided to the congressional defense committees1 to include ,p-#a and ,r-#a budget justification documents1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by program1 project1 and activity1 none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be obligated or expended to enter into any multiyear procurement contracts3 ,provided further1 ,that before entering into a multiyear procurement contract for ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile ,systems1 ,joint ,air-to-,surface ,standoff ,missile ,extended ,range1 or ,standard ,missile-#f1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify in writing to the congressional defense committees that such action is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 #hjaa4 ,within the funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of the ,armed ,forces1 funds are hereby appropriated pursuant to section #dja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for humanitarian and civic assistance costs under chapter #bj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may also be obligated for humanitarian and civic assistance costs incidental to authorized operations and pursuant to authority granted in section #dja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and these obligations shall be reported as required by section #dja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for operation and maintenance shall be available for providing humanitarian and similar assistance by using ,civic ,action ,teams in the ,trust ,territories of the ,pacific ,islands and freely associated states of ,micronesia1 pursuant to the ,compact of ,free ,association as authorized by ,public ,law #ii-bci3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is beneficial for graduate medical education programs conducted at ,defense ,health ,agency medical facilities located in ,hawaii1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the provision of medical services at such facilities and transportation to such facilities1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 for civilian patients from ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 ,palau1 and ,guam4 #hjab4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act1 including prior year ,acts1 may be used to obligate and expend funds in the ,defense ,modernization ,account made available in accordance with subsection 7c7 of section #cacf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except for the purposes described in paragraphs 7d77#a7 through 7d77#d73 ,provided1 ,that any program increases1 as detailed in the tables titled ,explanation of ,project ,level ,adjustments in the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 may not be transferred to the ,defense ,modernization ,account pursuant to subsection 7c7 of section #cacf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjac4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be used in any way1 directly or indirectly1 to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before the ,congress4 #hjad4 ,none of the funds available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense1 other than appropriations made for necessary or routine refurbishments1 upgrades1 or maintenance activities1 shall be used to reduce or to prepare to reduce the number of deployed and non-deployed strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below the levels set forth in the report submitted to ,congress in accordance with section #ajdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjae4 7a7 ,funds appropriated in title ,,iii of this ,act for the ,department of ,defense ,pilot ,mentor-,protg ,program may be transferred to any other appropriation contained in this ,act solely for the purpose of implementing a ,mentor-,protg ,program developmental assistance agreement pursuant to section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 under the authority of this provision or any other transfer authority contained in this ,act4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the budget justification documents in support of the budget for fiscal year #bjbg 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a description of each transfer under this section that occurred during the last fiscal year before the fiscal year in which such budget is submitted4 #hjaf4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be available for the purchase by the ,department of ,defense 7and its departments and agencies7 of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain unless the anchor and mooring chain are manufactured in the ,united ,states from components which are substantially manufactured in the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that for the purpose of this section1 the term manufactured shall include cutting1 heat treating1 quality control1 testing of chain and welding 7including the forging and shot blasting process73 ,provided further1 ,that for the purpose of this section substantially all of the components of anchor and mooring chain shall be considered to be produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states if the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states exceeds the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured outside the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that when adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis1 the ,secretary of the ,service responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes4 #hjag4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be used for the support of any nonappropriated funds activity of the ,department of ,defense that procures malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale 7including such alcoholic beverages sold by the drink7 on a military installation located in the ,united ,states unless such malt beverages and wine are procured within that ,state1 or in the case of the ,district of ,columbia1 within the ,district of ,columbia1 in which the military installation is located3 ,provided1 ,that1 in a case in which the military installation is located in more than one ,state1 purchases may be made in any ,state in which the installation is located3 ,provided further1 ,that such local procurement requirements for malt beverages and wine shall apply to all alcoholic beverages only for military installations in ,states which are not contiguous with another ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that alcoholic beverages other than wine and malt beverages1 in contiguous ,states and the ,district of ,columbia shall be procured from the most competitive source1 price and other factors considered4 #hjah4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense may be used to demilitarize or dispose of ,m-#a ,carbines1 ,m-#a ,garand rifles1 ,m-#ad rifles1 4#bb caliber rifles1 4#cj caliber rifles1 or ,m-#aiaa pistols1 or to demilitarize or destroy small arms ammunition or ammunition components that are not otherwise prohibited from commercial sale under ,federal law1 unless the small arms ammunition or ammunition components are certified by the ,secretary of the ,army or designee as unserviceable or unsafe for further use4 #hjai4 ,no more than #ejj1jjj of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used during a single fiscal year for any single relocation of an organization1 unit1 activity or function of the ,department of ,defense into or within the ,national ,capital ,region3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that such a relocation is required in the best interest of the ,government4 #hjbj4 ,of the funds made available in this ,act under the heading ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide1 #bd1fac1jjj shall be available only for incentive payments authorized by section #ejd of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd73 ,provided1 ,that a prime contractor or a subcontractor at any tier that makes a subcontract award to any subcontractor or supplier as defined in section #aedd of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual or individuals defined under section #dbba7i7 of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be considered a contractor for the purposes of being allowed additional compensation under section #ejd of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7 whenever the prime contract or subcontract amount is over #ejj1jjj and involves the expenditure of funds appropriated by an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,defense with respect to any fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aijf of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 this section shall be applicable to any ,department of ,defense acquisition of supplies or services1 including any contract and any subcontract at any tier for acquisition of commercial items produced or manufactured1 in whole or in part1 by any subcontractor or supplier defined in section #aedd of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual or individuals defined under section #dbba7i7 of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjba4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convey at no cost to the ,air ,force1 without consideration1 to ,indian tribes located in the ,states of ,nevada1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 ,montana1 ,oregon1 ,minnesota1 and ,washington relocatable military housing units located at ,grand ,forks ,air ,force ,base1 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,mountain ,home ,air ,force ,base1 ,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base1 and ,minot ,air ,force ,base that are excess to the needs of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall convey1 at no cost to the ,air ,force1 military housing units under subsection 7a7 in accordance with the request for such units that are submitted to the ,secretary by the ,operation ,walking ,shield ,program on behalf of ,indian tribes located in the ,states of ,nevada1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 ,montana1 ,oregon1 ,minnesota1 and ,washington4 ,any such conveyance shall be subject to the condition that the housing units shall be removed within a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,the ,operation ,walking ,shield ,program shall resolve any conflicts among requests of ,indian tribes for housing units under subsection 7a7 before submitting requests to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,in this section1 the term ,indian tribe means any recognized ,indian tribe included on the current list published by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-ded2 #ajh ,stat4 #dgib2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 #hjbb4 ,of the funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 not less than #ab1jjj1jjj may be made available only for the mitigation of environmental impacts1 including training and technical assistance to tribes1 related administrative support1 the gathering of information1 documenting of environmental damage1 and developing a system for prioritization of mitigation and cost to complete estimates for mitigation1 on ,indian lands resulting from ,department of ,defense activities4 #hjbc4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,defense ,media ,activity shall not be used for any national or international political or psychological activities4 #hjbd4 ,of the amounts appropriated for ,working ,capital ,fund1 ,army1 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available to maintain competitive rates at the arsenals4 #hjbe4 7a7 ,of the funds made available in this ,act1 not less than #gi1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,civil ,air ,patrol ,corporation1 of which-- 7#a7 #eg1ijj1jjj shall be available from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force to support ,civil ,air ,patrol ,corporation operation and maintenance1 readiness1 counter-drug activities1 and drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs2 7#b7 #ag1hjj1jjj shall be available from ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 #c1cjj1jjj shall be available from ,other ,procurement1 ,air ,force for vehicle procurement4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should waive reimbursement for any funds used by the ,civil ,air ,patrol for counter-drug activities in support of ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies4 #hjbf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act are available to establish a new ,department of ,defense 7department7 federally funded research and development center 7,,ffrdc71 either as a new entity1 or as a separate entity administrated by an organization managing another ,,ffrdc1 or as a nonprofit membership corporation consisting of a consortium of other ,f,f,r,d,cs and other nonprofit entities4 7b7 ,except when acting in a technical advisory capacity1 no member of a ,board of ,directors1 ,trustees1 ,overseers1 ,advisory ,group1 ,special ,issues ,panel1 ,visiting ,committee1 or any similar entity of a defense ,,ffrdc1 or any entity that contracts with the ,federal government to manage or operate one or more ,f,f,r,d,cs1 or any paid consultant to a defense ,,ffrdc shall receive funds appropriated by this ,act as compensation for services as a member of such entity3 ,provided1 ,that a member of any such entity shall be allowed travel expenses and per diem as authorized under the ,federal ,joint ,travel ,regulations1 when engaged in the performance of membership duties3 ,provided further1 ,that except when acting in a technical advisory capacity1 no paid consultant shall receive funds appropriated by this ,act as compensation by more than one ,,ffrdc in a calendar year4 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds available to the department from any source during the current fiscal year may be used by a defense ,,ffrdc1 through a fee or other payment mechanism1 for construction of new buildings not located on a military installation1 for payment of cost sharing for projects funded by ,government grants1 for absorption of contract overruns1 or for certain charitable contributions1 not to include employee participation in community service and_/or development4 7d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of the funds appropriated in this ,act1 not more than #b1hhf1cjj1jjj may be funded for professional technical staff-related costs of the defense ,f,f,r,d,cs3 ,provided1 ,that within such funds1 not more than #dfa1cjj1jjj shall be available for the defense studies and analysis ,f,f,r,d,cs3 ,provided further1 ,that this subsection shall not apply to staff years funded in the ,national ,intelligence ,program and the ,military ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with the submission of the department's fiscal year #bjbg budget request1 submit a report presenting the specific amounts of staff years of technical effort to be allocated for each defense ,,ffrdc by program during that fiscal year and the associated budget estimates1 by appropriation account and program4 #hjbg4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees means the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #hjbh4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional intelligence committees means the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #hjbi4 ,during the current fiscal year1 the ,department of ,defense may acquire the modification1 depot maintenance and repair of aircraft1 vehicles and vessels as well as the production of components and other ,defense-related articles1 through competition between ,department of ,defense depot maintenance activities and private firms3 ,provided1 ,that the ,senior ,acquisition ,executive of the military department or ,defense ,agency concerned1 with power of delegation1 shall certify that successful bids include comparable estimates of all direct and indirect costs for both public and private bids3 ,provided further1 ,that ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#gf shall not apply to competitions conducted under this section4 #hjcj4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be expended by an entity of the ,department of ,defense unless the entity1 in expending the funds1 complies with the ,buy ,american ,act4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,buy ,american ,act means chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a person has been convicted of intentionally affixing a label bearing a ,made in ,america inscription to any product sold in or shipped to the ,united ,states that is not made in ,america1 the ,secretary shall determine1 in accordance with section #dfeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 whether the person should be debarred from contracting with the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,in the case of any equipment or products purchased with appropriations provided under this ,act1 it is the sense of the ,congress that any entity of the ,department of ,defense1 in expending the appropriation1 purchase only ,american-made equipment and products1 provided that ,american-made equipment and products are cost-competitive1 quality competitive1 and available in a timely fashion4 #hjca4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used to procure carbon1 alloy1 or armor steel plate for use in any ,government-owned facility or property under the control of the ,department of ,defense which were not melted and rolled in the ,united ,states or ,canada3 ,provided1 ,that these procurement restrictions shall apply to any and all ,federal ,supply ,class #ieae1 ,american ,society of ,testing and ,materials 7,,astm7 or ,american ,iron and ,steel ,institute 7,,aisi7 specifications of carbon1 alloy or armor steel plate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the military department responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that these restrictions shall not apply to contracts which are in being as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hjcb4 7a7 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 determines that a foreign country which is party to an agreement described in paragraph 7#b7 has violated the terms of the agreement by discriminating against certain types of products produced in the ,united ,states that are covered by the agreement1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall rescind the ,secretary's blanket waiver of the ,buy ,american ,act with respect to such types of products produced in that foreign country4 7#b7 ,an agreement referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is any reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding1 between the ,united ,states and a foreign country pursuant to which the ,secretary of ,defense has prospectively waived the ,buy ,american ,act for certain products in that country4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,congress a report on the amount of ,department of ,defense purchases from foreign entities in fiscal year #bjbf4 ,such report shall separately indicate the dollar value of items for which the ,buy ,american ,act was waived pursuant to any agreement described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,trade ,agreements ,act of #aigi 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 or any international agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party4 7c7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,buy ,american ,act means chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjcc4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used for the procurement of ball and roller bearings other than those produced by a domestic source and of domestic origin3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the military department responsible for such procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that this restriction shall not apply to the purchase of commercial products1 as defined by section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the restriction shall apply to ball or roller bearings purchased as end items4 #hjcd4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 including training1 equipment1 logistics support1 supplies and services1 stipends1 infrastructure repair and renovation1 and sustainment3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces are vetted prior to providing assistance1 including at a minimum1 assessing for associations with terrorist groups and receiving a commitment to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to obligating the funds provided in this section1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a provision of law relating to the acquisition of items and support services or sections #dj and #dj;,a of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj and #bghe7 if the ,secretary determines that such provision of law would prohibit1 restrict1 delay or otherwise limit the provision of such assistance and a notice of and justification for such waiver is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on the use of funds provided in this section1 including1 but not limited to1 the number of individuals trained within the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 the nature and scope of support and sustainment provided to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 the area of operations for the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 and the contributions of other countries1 groups1 or individuals4 #hjce4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to purchase any supercomputer which is not manufactured in the ,united ,states1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes that is not available from ,united ,states manufacturers4 #hjcf4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 on a case-by-case basis1 waive with respect to a foreign country each limitation on the procurement of defense items from foreign sources provided in law if the ,secretary determines that the application of the limitation with respect to that country would invalidate cooperative programs entered into between the ,department of ,defense and the foreign country1 or would invalidate reciprocal trade agreements for the procurement of defense items entered into under section #dhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the country does not discriminate against the same or similar defense items produced in the ,united ,states for that country4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 applies with respect to-- 7#a7 contracts and subcontracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 options for the procurement of items that are exercised after such date under contracts that are entered into before such date if the option prices are adjusted for any reason other than the application of a waiver granted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to a limitation regarding construction of public vessels1 ball and roller bearings1 food1 and clothing or textile materials as defined by section ,,xi 7chapters #ej-fe7 of the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states and products classified under headings #djaj1 #dbjb1 #dbjc1 #fdja through #fdjf1 #feje1 #gjai1 #gbah through #gbbi1 #gcjd4da through #gcjd4di1 #gcjf4dj1 #gejb through #gejh1 #haje1 #hajh1 #haji1 #hbaa1 #hbae1 and #idjd4 #hjcg4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act1 or any subsequent ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,defense1 may be used for the purchase or manufacture of a flag of the ,united ,states unless such flags are treated as covered items under section #dhfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjch4 ,during the current fiscal year1 amounts contained in the ,department of ,defense ,overseas ,military ,facility ,investment ,recovery ,account shall be available until expended for the payments specified by section #bfhg;a7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjci4 ,during the current fiscal year1 appropriations which are available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than #cej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a ,commander of a ,combatant ,command engaged in a named contingency operation overseas1 such funds may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than #ejj1jjj4 #hjdj4 ,up to #af1hji1jjj of the funds appropriated under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy may be made available for the ,asia ,pacific ,regional ,initiative ,program for the purpose of enabling the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to execute ,theater ,security ,cooperation activities such as humanitarian assistance1 and payment of incremental and personnel costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available for this purpose may be used1 notwithstanding any other funding authorities for humanitarian assistance1 security assistance or combined exercise expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may not be obligated to provide assistance to any foreign country that is otherwise prohibited from receiving such type of assistance under any other provision of law4 #hjda4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to prohibit the sale of any tobacco or tobacco-related products in military resale outlets in the ,united ,states1 its territories and possessions at a price below the most competitive price in the local community3 ,provided1 ,that such regulations shall direct that the prices of tobacco or tobacco-related products in overseas military retail outlets shall be within the range of prices established for military retail system stores located in the ,united ,states4 #hjdb4 7a7 ,during the current fiscal year1 none of the appropriations or funds available to the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds shall be used for the purchase of an investment item for the purpose of acquiring a new inventory item for sale or anticipated sale during the current fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year to customers of the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds if such an item would not have been chargeable to the ,department of ,defense ,business ,operations ,fund during fiscal year #aiid and if the purchase of such an investment item would be chargeable during the current fiscal year to appropriations made to the ,department of ,defense for procurement4 7b7 ,the fiscal year #bjbg budget request for the ,department of ,defense as well as all justification material and other documentation supporting the fiscal year #bjbg ,department of ,defense budget shall be prepared and submitted to the ,congress on the basis that any equipment which was classified as an end item and funded in a procurement appropriation contained in this ,act shall be budgeted for in a proposed fiscal year #bjbg procurement appropriation and not in the supply management business area or any other area or category of the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds4 #hjdc4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for programs of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 except for funds appropriated for the ,reserve for ,contingencies1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated1 transferred1 or otherwise credited to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,central ,services ,working ,capital ,fund during this or any prior fiscal year shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds appropriated or transferred to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for advanced research and development acquisition1 for agent operations1 and for covert action programs authorized by the ,president under section #ejc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds appropriated or transferred to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for the construction1 improvement1 or alteration of facilities1 including leased facilities1 to be used primarily by personnel of the intelligence community1 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #hjdd4 7a7 ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used-- 7#a7 to establish a field operating agency2 or 7#b7 to pay the basic pay of a member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who is transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the member or employee's place of duty remains at the location of that headquarters4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretary of a military department may waive the limitations in subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines1 and certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that the granting of the waiver will reduce the personnel requirements or the financial requirements of the department4 7c7 ,this section does not apply to-- 7#a7 field operating agencies funded within the ,national ,intelligence ,program2 7#b7 an ,army field operating agency established to eliminate1 mitigate1 or counter the effects of improvised explosive devices1 and1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,army1 other similar threats2 7#c7 an ,army field operating agency established to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of biometric activities and to integrate common biometric technologies throughout the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#d7 an ,air ,force field operating agency established to administer the ,air ,force ,mortuary ,affairs ,program and ,mortuary ,operations for the ,department of ,defense and authorized ,federal entities4 #hjde4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be available to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the ,department of ,defense that1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is performed by ,department of ,defense civilian employees unless-- 7#a7 the conversion is based on the result of a public-private competition that includes a most efficient and cost effective organization plan developed by such activity or function2 7#b7 the ,competitive ,sourcing ,official determines that1 over all performance periods stated in the solicitation of offers for performance of the activity or function1 the cost of performance of the activity or function by a contractor would be less costly to the ,department of ,defense by an amount that equals or exceeds the lesser of-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the most efficient organization's personnel-related costs for performance of that activity or function by ,federal employees2 or 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 the contractor does not receive an advantage for a proposal that would reduce costs for the ,department of ,defense by-- 7,a7 not making an employer-sponsored health insurance plan available to the workers who are to be employed in the performance of that activity or function under the contract2 or 7,b7 offering to such workers an employer-sponsored health benefits plan that requires the employer to contribute less towards the premium or subscription share than the amount that is paid by the ,department of ,defense for health benefits for civilian employees under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense1 without regard to subsection 7a7 of this section or subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 of section #bdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and notwithstanding any administrative regulation1 requirement1 or policy to the contrary shall have full authority to enter into a contract for the performance of any commercial or industrial type function of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7,a7 is included on the procurement list established pursuant to section #b of the ,javits-,wagner-,o',day ,act 7section #hejc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or by a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely handicapped individuals in accordance with that ,act2 or 7,c7 is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified firm under at least #ea percent ownership by an ,indian tribe1 as defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7e771 or a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization1 as defined in section #h7;a77#ae7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ae774 7#b7 ,this section shall not apply to depot contracts or contracts for depot maintenance as provided in sections #bdfi and #bdgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,the conversion of any activity or function of the ,department of ,defense under the authority provided by this section shall be credited toward any competitive or outsourcing goal1 target1 or measurement that may be established by statute1 regulation1 or policy and is deemed to be awarded under the authority of1 and in compliance with1 subsection 7h7 of section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the competition or outsourcing of commercial activities4 7,,rescissions7 #hjdf4 ,of the funds appropriated in ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts1 the following funds are hereby rescinded from the following accounts and programs in the specified amounts3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy3 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #bjbj_/bjca1 #bdj1bde1jjj2 ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy3 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #bjbb_/bjbf1 #dah1fbd1jjj2 ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy3 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #bjbc_/bjbg1 #dhc1cia1jjj2 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,account1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #cc1icf1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #ae1jjj1jjj2 ,weapons ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #b1idc1jjj2 ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy3 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #bjbd_/bjbh1 #a1bga1egb1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #be1cig1jjj2 ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #da1ahi1jjj2 ,procurement1 ,space ,force1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #ajg1ajj1jjj2 ,defense ,health ,program1 #bjbd_/bjbf1 #aj1dgc1jjj2 ,counter-,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria ,train and ,equip ,fund1 #bjbe_/bjbf1 #ej1jjj1jjj2 ,procurement of ,weapons and ,tracked ,combat ,vehicles1 ,army1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #deb1fdg1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #aai1hhg1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #aee1gaa1jjj2 ,weapons ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #bjj1bgb1jjj2 ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy3 ,,ffg-,frigate1 #bjbe_/bjbi1 #aea1bcj1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #aic1eee1jjj2 ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #bji1jde1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #ahf1fch1jjj2 ,procurement1 ,space ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #cci1aif1jjj2 ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide1 #bjbe_/bjbg1 #aa1hjg1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army1 #bjbe_/bjbf1 #agh1gce1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy1 #bjbe_/bjbf1 #hb1dfa1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbf1 #cbi1dce1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,space ,force1 #bjbe_/bjbf1 #cgj1adi1jjj2 and ,defense ,modernization ,account 1 ,defense-,wide1 #bjbe_/bjbh1 #bh1bdi1jjj4 #hjdg4 ,none of the funds available in this ,act may be used to reduce the authorized positions for military technicians 7dual status7 of the ,army ,national ,guard1 ,air ,national ,guard1 ,army ,reserve and ,air ,force ,reserve for the purpose of applying any administratively imposed civilian personnel ceiling1 freeze1 or reduction on military technicians 7dual status71 unless such reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure4 #hjdh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for assistance to the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea unless specifically appropriated for that purpose3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction shall not apply to any activities incidental to the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency mission to recover and identify the remains of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces personnel from the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 #hjdi4 7a7 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for any fiscal year for drug interdiction or counter-drug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the ,united ,states except as specifically provided in an appropriations law4 7b7 ,none of the funds available to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for any fiscal year for drug interdiction or counter-drug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the ,united ,states except as specifically provided in an appropriations law4 #hjej4 ,in addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available elsewhere in this ,act1 #di1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that it shall serve the national interest1 the ,secretary shall make grants in the amounts specified as follows3 #bd1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,service ,organizations and #be1jjj1jjj to the ,red ,cross4 #hjea4 ,notwithstanding any other provision in this ,act1 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program set-asides shall be taken proportionally from all programs1 projects1 or activities to the extent they contribute to the extramural budget4 ,the ,secretary of each military department1 the ,director of each ,defense ,agency1 and the head of each other relevant component of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 concurrent with submission of the budget justification documents to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report with a detailed accounting of the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program set-asides taken from programs1 projects1 or activities within such department1 agency1 or component during the most recently completed fiscal year4 #hjeb4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense under this ,act shall be obligated or expended to pay a contractor under a contract with the ,department of ,defense for costs of any amount paid by the contractor to an employee when-- 7#a7 such costs are for a bonus or otherwise in excess of the normal salary paid by the contractor to the employee2 and 7#b7 such bonus is part of restructuring costs associated with a business combination4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjec4 ,during the current fiscal year1 no more than #cj1jjj1jjj of appropriations made in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide may be transferred to appropriations available for the pay of military personnel1 to be merged with1 and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred1 to be used in support of such personnel in connection with support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #bjab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjed4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may permit the use of equipment of the ,national ,guard ,distance ,learning ,project by any person or entity on a space-available1 reimbursable basis4 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall establish the amount of reimbursement for such use on a case-by-case basis4 7b7 ,amounts collected under subsection 7a7 shall be credited to funds available for the ,national ,guard ,distance ,learning ,project and be available to defray the costs associated with the use of equipment of the project under that subsection4 ,such funds shall be available for such purposes without fiscal year limitation4 #hjee4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or prior ,acts may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any ,c-#dj aircraft4 7b7 ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an individual ,c-#dj aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable due to a ,class ,a mishap4 7c7 ,if the ,secretary determines under subsection 7b7 that an aircraft is no longer mission capable1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification in writing that the status of such aircraft is due to a ,class ,a mishap and not due to lack of maintenance1 repairs1 or other reasons4 7d7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the necessary steps taken by the ,department of ,defense to meet the travel requirements for official or representational duties of members of ,congress and the ,cabinet in fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg4 #hjef4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in title ,,iv of this ,act may be used to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training1 operational use1 or inventory requirements3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction does not apply to end-items used in development1 prototyping in accordance with an approved test strategy1 and test activities preceding and leading to acceptance for operational use4 7b7 ,if the number of end-items budgeted with funds appropriated in title ,,iv of this ,act exceeds the number required in an approved test strategy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,research and ,engineering7 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,acquisition and ,sustainment71 in coordination with the responsible ,service ,acquisition ,executive1 shall certify in writing to the congressional defense committees that there is a bonafide need for the additional end-items at the time of submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction does not apply to programs funded within the ,national ,intelligence ,program4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 at the time of the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the use of funds requested in research1 development1 test and evaluation accounts for end-items used in development1 prototyping and test activities preceding and leading to acceptance for operational use3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall set forth1 for each end item covered by the preceding proviso1 a detailed list of the statutory authorities under which amounts in the accounts described in that proviso were used for such item3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 at the time of the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that funds requested for fiscal year #bjbg in research1 development1 test and evaluation accounts are in compliance with this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,subcommittees on ,defense of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that it is in the national security interest to do so4 #hjeg4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or other ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts may be obligated or expended for the purpose of performing repairs or maintenance to military family housing units of the ,department of ,defense1 including areas in such military family housing units that may be used for the purpose of conducting official ,department of ,defense business4 #hjeh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide for any new start ,defense ,innovation ,acceleration 7,,pe #jfjchch;,d#h,z7 or ,rapid ,prototyping ,program 7,,pe #jfjdcca;,d#h,z7 demonstration project with a value of more than #e1jjj1jjj may only be obligated #ae days after a report1 including a description of the project1 the planned acquisition and transition strategy and its estimated annual and total cost1 has been provided in writing to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying to the congressional defense committees that it is in the national interest to do so4 #hjei4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to provide a classified quarterly report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 ,subcommittees on ,defense on certain matters as directed in the classified annex accompanying this ,act4 #hjfj4 ,notwithstanding section #abcaj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a servicemember who is a member of the ,national ,guard serving on full-time ,national ,guard duty under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 may perform duties in support of the ground-based elements of the ,national ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,system4 #hjfa4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to transfer to any nongovernmental entity ammunition held by the ,department of ,defense that has a center-fire cartridge and a ,united ,states military nomenclature designation of armor penetrator1 armor piercing 7,,ap71 armor piercing incendiary 7,,api71 armor-piercing incendiary tracer 7,,api-,t71 general purpose 7,,gp71 special purpose 7,,sp7 except #imm1 or enhanced performance round 7,,epr71 except to an entity performing demilitarization services for the ,department of ,defense under a contract that requires the entity to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,department of ,defense that the above listed projectiles are either3 7#a7 rendered incapable of reuse by the demilitarization process2 or 7#b7 used to manufacture ammunition pursuant to a contract with the ,department of ,defense or the manufacture of ammunition for export pursuant to a ,license for ,permanent ,export of ,unclassified ,military ,articles issued by the ,department of ,state4 #hjfb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 or their designee1 may waive payment of all or part of the consideration that otherwise would be required under section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of a lease of personal property for a period not in excess of #a year to any organization specified in section #ejh7;d7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other youth1 social1 or fraternal nonprofit organization as may be approved by the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 or their designee1 on a case-by-case basis4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjfc4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #bah1jae1eig shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to transfer such funds to other activities of the ,federal ,government3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property1 construction1 personal services1 and operations related to projects carrying out the purposes of this section3 ,provided further1 ,that contracts entered into under the authority of this section may provide for such indemnification as the ,secretary determines to be necessary3 ,provided further1 ,that projects authorized by this section shall comply with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local law to the maximum extent consistent with the national security1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #hjfd4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or any other ,act1 including prior year ,acts1 may be used to implement a change to-- 7#a7 the appropriations account structure for the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget1 including through the creation of a new appropriation or new appropriation account2 7#b7 how the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget request is presented in the unclassified ,p-#a1 ,r-#a1 and ,o-#a documents supporting the ,department of ,defense budget request2 7#c7 the process by which the ,national ,intelligence ,program appropriations are apportioned to the executing agencies2 or 7#d7 the process by which the ,national ,intelligence ,program appropriations are allotted1 obligated and disbursed4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to prohibit the merger of programs or changes to the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget at or below the ,expenditure ,center level1 provided such change is otherwise in accordance with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense may jointly study and develop detailed proposals for alternative budget presentation and appropriation accounts4 ,such study shall include a comprehensive counterintelligence risk assessment to ensure that none of the alternative processes will adversely affect counterintelligence4 7d7 ,upon development of the detailed proposals defined under subsection 7c71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 provide the proposed alternatives to all affected agencies2 7#b7 receive certification from all affected agencies attesting that the proposed alternatives will not adversely affect counterintelligence2 and 7#c7 not later than #cj days after receiving all necessary certifications under paragraph 7#b71 present the proposed alternatives and certifications to the congressional defense and intelligence committees4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjfe4 ,in addition to amounts made available elsewhere in this ,act1 #be1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense and made available for transfer to operation and maintenance accounts1 procurement accounts1 and research1 development1 test and evaluation accounts only for those efforts by the ,commander1 ,united ,states ,africa ,command to expand cooperation1 share operational information1 advance interoperability1 or improve the capabilities of our allies and partners in their area of operation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided under this section may be obligated or expended until #cj days after the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees an execution plan3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ae days prior to any transfer of funds1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that upon transfer1 the funds shall be merged with and available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjff4 ,during the current fiscal year1 not to exceed #aa1jjj1jjj from each of the appropriations made in title ,,ii of this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 and ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force may be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for ,fisher ,houses and ,suites pursuant to section #bdic7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjfg4 ,in addition to amounts provided elsewhere in this ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense1 to remain available for obligation until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 that upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that it shall serve the national interest1 these funds shall be available only for a grant to the ,fisher ,house ,foundation1 ,inc41 only for the construction and furnishing of additional ,fisher ,houses to meet the needs of military family members when confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjfh4 ,of the amounts appropriated for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for transfer to the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,development ,trust ,fund established under section #aaf of the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,training and ,development ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aaje74 #hjfi4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense may be obligated to modify command and control relationships to give ,fleet ,forces ,command operational and administrative control of ,united ,states ,navy forces assigned to the ,pacific fleet3 ,provided1 ,that the command and control relationships which existed on ,october #a1 #bjjd1 shall remain in force until a written modification has been proposed to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that the proposed modification may be implemented #cj days after the notification unless an objection is received from either the ,house or ,senate ,appropriations ,committees3 ,provided further1 ,that any proposed modification shall not preclude the ability of the commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to meet operational requirements4 #hjgj4 ,any notice that is required to be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate under section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #hjd7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc shall be submitted pursuant to that requirement concurrently to the ,subcommittees on ,defense of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #hjga4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the headings ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,israeli ,cooperative ,programs3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #fj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,secretary of ,defense to provide to the ,government of ,israel for the procurement of the ,iron ,dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats1 subject to the ,u4,s4-,israel ,iron ,dome ,procurement ,agreement1 as amended2 #abg1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,short ,range ,ballistic ,missile ,defense 7,,srbmd7 program1 including cruise missile defense research and development under the ,,srbmd program2 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be for co-production activities of ,,srbmd systems in the ,united ,states and in ,israel to meet ,israel's defense requirements consistent with each nation's laws1 regulations1 and procedures1 subject to the ,u4,s4-,israeli co-production agreement for ,,srbmd1 as amended2 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for an upper-tier component to the ,israeli ,missile ,defense ,architecture1 of which #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for co-production activities of ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier systems in the ,united ,states and in ,israel to meet ,israel's defense requirements consistent with each nation's laws1 regulations1 and procedures1 subject to the ,u4,s4-,israeli co-production agreement for ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier1 as amended2 and #agc1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,arrow ,system ,improvement ,program including development of a long range1 ground and airborne1 detection suite4 #hjgb4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #a1fgf1ehg1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases for the following programs3 7#a7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjac_/bjbf3 ,carrier ,replacement ,program1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjaf_/bjbf3 ,virginia ,class ,submarine ,program1 #aba1ech1jjj2 7#c7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjaf_/bjbf3 ,,ddg #ea ,program1 #ad1hib1jjj2 7#d7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjag_/bjbf3 ,virginia ,class ,submarine ,program1 #ii1aaf1jjj2 7#e7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjag_/bjbf3 ,,ddg #ea ,program1 #fb1cfe1jjj2 7#f7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjag_/bjbf3 ,,lha ,replacement ,program1 #ic1fjc1jjj2 7#g7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjah_/bjbf3 ,virginia ,class ,submarine ,program1 #bhi1gfa1jjj2 7#h7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjah_/bjbf3 ,,ddg #ea ,program1 #ajd1bch1jjj2 7#i7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjah_/bjbf3 ,,lpd ,flight ,,ii ,program1 #ic1ddb1jjj2 7#aj7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjah_/bjbf3 ,oceanographic ,ships ,program1 #f1jae1jjj2 7#aa7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjai_/bjbf3 ,littoral ,combat ,ship ,program1 #e1gff1jjj2 7#ab7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjai_/bjbf3 ,t-,,ao ,fleet ,oiler ,program1 #ae1djj1jjj2 7#ac7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjai_/bjbf3 ,ship to ,shore ,connector ,program1 #ae1dhj1jjj2 7#ad7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbj_/bjbf3 ,,cvn ,refueling ,overhauls1 #dhc1ajj1jjj2 7#ae7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbj_/bjbf3 ,t-,,ao ,fleet ,oiler ,program1 #dh1bfj1jjj2 7#af7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbb_/bjbf3 ,t-,,ao ,fleet ,oiler ,program1 #ai1fej1jjj2 7#ag7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbb_/bjbf3 ,expeditionary ,sea ,base ,program1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 7#ah7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbb_/bjbf3 ,expeditionary ,fast ,transport ,program1 #aa1bca1jjj2 7#ai7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbc_/bjbf3 ,t-,,ao ,fleet ,oiler ,program1 #f1ecj1jjj2 and 7#bj7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjbd_/bjbf3 ,t-,,ao ,fleet ,oiler ,program1 #f1bjj1jjj4 #hjgc4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act1 or made available by the transfer of funds in this ,act1 for intelligence activities and intelligence-related activities not otherwise authorized in the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf are deemed to be specifically authorized by the ,congress for purposes of section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjid74 #hjgd4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program1 project1 or activity unless such program1 project1 or activity must be undertaken immediately in the interest of national security and only after written prior notification to the congressional defense committees4 #hjge4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used for research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 procurement or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system4 #hjgf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended for the purpose of decommissioning more than one ,littoral ,combat ,ship4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjgg4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer funds from any available ,department of the ,navy appropriation 7except military construction7 to any available ,navy ship construction appropriation for the purpose of liquidating necessary changes resulting from inflation1 market fluctuations1 or rate adjustments for any ship construction program appropriated in law3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer not to exceed #dj1jjj1jjj under the authority provided by this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not transfer any funds until #cj days after the proposed transfer has been reported to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 unless a response from the ,committees is received sooner3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred pursuant to this section shall retain the same period of availability as when originally appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this section is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided by this section expires on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #hjgh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve1 if such action would reduce the ,,wc-#acj ,weather ,reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,air ,force shall allow the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season4 #hjgi4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for integration of foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during the conduct of authorized foreign intelligence activities3 ,provided1 ,that information pertaining to ,united ,states persons shall only be handled in accordance with protections provided in the ,fourth ,amendment of the ,united ,states ,constitution as implemented through ,executive ,order ,no4 #abccc4 #hjhj4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for programs of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 except for funds appropriated for research and technology1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #hjha4 ,for purposes of section #aeec7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any subdivision of appropriations made in this ,act under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy shall be considered to be for the same purpose as any subdivision under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy appropriations in any prior fiscal year1 and the #a percent limitation shall apply to the total amount of the appropriation4 #hjhb4 7a7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a report to the congressional intelligence committees to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation by ,expenditure ,center and project2 and 7#c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this ,act shall be available for reprogramming or transfer until the report identified in subsection 7a7 is submitted to the congressional intelligence committees1 unless the ,director of ,national ,intelligence certifies in writing to the congressional intelligence committees that such reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement4 #hjhc4 ,any transfer of amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account in or for fiscal year #bjbf to a military department or ,defense ,agency pursuant to section #agje7;e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be covered by and subject to section #hjje of this ,act4 #hjhd4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this or any prior appropriations ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming or transfer of funds in accordance with section #ajb;,a7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;d77 that-- 7#a7 creates a new start effort2 7#b7 terminates a program with appropriated funding of #aj1jjj1jjj or more2 7#c7 transfers funding into or out of the ,national ,intelligence ,program2 or 7#d7 transfers funding between appropriations1 unless the congressional intelligence committees are notified #cj days in advance of such reprogramming of funds2 this notification period may be reduced for urgent national security requirements4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this or any prior appropriations ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming or transfer of funds in accordance with section #ajb;,a7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;d77 that results in a cumulative increase or decrease of the levels specified in the classified annex accompanying the ,act unless the congressional intelligence committees are notified #cj days in advance of such reprogramming of funds2 this notification period may be reduced for urgent national security requirements4 #hjhe4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public website of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,congress in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 #hjhf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be expended for any ,federal contract for an amount in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 unless the contractor agrees not to-- 7#a7 enter into any agreement with any of its employees or independent contractors that requires1 as a condition of employment1 that the employee or independent contractor agree to resolve through arbitration any claim under title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd or any tort related to or arising out of sexual assault or harassment1 including assault and battery1 intentional infliction of emotional distress1 false imprisonment1 or negligent hiring1 supervision1 or retention2 or 7#b7 take any action to enforce any provision of an existing agreement with an employee or independent contractor that mandates that the employee or independent contractor resolve through arbitration any claim under title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd or any tort related to or arising out of sexual assault or harassment1 including assault and battery1 intentional infliction of emotional distress1 false imprisonment1 or negligent hiring1 supervision1 or retention4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be expended for any ,federal contract unless the contractor certifies that it requires each covered subcontractor to agree not to enter into1 and not to take any action to enforce any provision of1 any agreement as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 with respect to any employee or independent contractor performing work related to such subcontract4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 a covered subcontractor is an entity that has a subcontract in excess of #a1jjj1jjj on a contract subject to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,the prohibitions in this section do not apply with respect to a contractor's or subcontractor's agreements with employees or independent contractors that may not be enforced in a court of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the application of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to a particular contractor or subcontractor for the purposes of a particular contract or subcontract if the ,secretary or the ,deputy ,secretary personally determines that the waiver is necessary to avoid harm to national security interests of the ,united ,states1 and that the term of the contract or subcontract is not longer than necessary to avoid such harm4 ,the determination shall set forth with specificity the grounds for the waiver and for the contract or subcontract term selected1 and shall state any alternatives considered in lieu of a waiver and the reasons each such alternative would not avoid harm to national security interests of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit to ,congress1 and simultaneously make public1 any determination under this subsection not less than #ae business days before the contract or subcontract addressed in the determination may be awarded4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjhg4 ,from within the funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the ,defense ,health ,program in this ,act1 up to #afe1jjj1jjj1 shall be available for transfer to the ,joint ,department of ,defense--,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund in accordance with the provisions of section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj1 ,public ,law #aaa-hd3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of section #agjd7;b71 the facility operations funded are operations of the integrated ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility as described by section #gjf of ,public ,law #aaj-dag3 ,provided further1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the ,defense ,health ,program to the ,joint ,department of ,defense--,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #hjhh4 ,notwithstanding price or other limitations applicable to the purchase of passenger carrying vehicles1 appropriations available to the ,department of ,defense may be used for the purchase of3 7#a7 heavy and light armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or for force protection purposes up to a limit of #dej1jjj per vehicle2 and 7#b7 passenger motor vehicles up to a limit of #ge1jjj per vehicle for use by military and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjhi4 ,upon a determination by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that such action is necessary and in the national interest1 the ,director may1 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 transfer not to exceed #a1ejj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available in this ,act for the ,national ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided1 ,that such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen intelligence requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that a request for multiple reprogrammings of funds using authority provided in this section shall be made prior to ,june #cj1 #bjbf4 #hjij4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 may be used for the purchase of two used sealift vessels for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 established under section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #egajj73 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are available for reimbursements to the ,ready ,reserve ,force1 ,maritime ,administration account of the ,united ,states ,department of ,transportation for programs1 projects1 activities1 and expenses related to the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bbah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 none of these funds shall be transferred to the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for execution4 #hjia4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall post grant awards on a public website in a searchable format4 #hjib4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,national ,security ,agency to-- 7#a7 conduct an acquisition pursuant to section #gjb of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh for the purpose of targeting a ,united ,states person2 or 7#b7 acquire1 monitor1 or store the contents 7as such term is defined in section #beaj7h7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 of any electronic communication of a ,united ,states person from a provider of electronic communication services to the public pursuant to section #eja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh4 #hjic4 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of any agency funded by this ,act who approves or implements the transfer of administrative responsibilities or budgetary resources of any program1 project1 or activity financed by this ,act to the jurisdiction of another ,federal agency not financed by this ,act without the express authorization of ,congress3 ,provided1 ,that this limitation shall not apply to transfers of funds expressly provided for in ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts1 or provisions of ,acts providing supplemental appropriations for the ,department of ,defense4 #hjid4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 #ghe1jeb1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 may be used for any purposes related to the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet established under section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #egajj73 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are available for reimbursements to the ,ready ,reserve ,force1 ,maritime ,administration account of the ,united ,states ,department of ,transportation for programs1 projects1 activities1 and expenses related to the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 #hjie4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act for the ,,tao ,fleet ,oiler program shall be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of the following components unless those components are manufactured in the ,united ,states3 ,auxiliary equipment 7including pumps7 for shipboard services2 propulsion equipment 7including engines1 reduction gears1 and propellers72 shipboard cranes2 spreaders for shipboard cranes2 and anchor chains1 specifically for the seventh and subsequent ships of the fleet4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act for any ,frigate program shall be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of the following components unless those components are manufactured in the ,united ,states3 ,air circuit breakers2 gyrocompasses2 electronic navigation chart systems2 steering controls2 pumps2 propulsion and machinery control systems2 totally enclosed lifeboats2 auxiliary equipment pumps2 shipboard cranes2 auxiliary chill water systems2 and propulsion propellers3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall incorporate ,united ,states manufactured propulsion engines and propulsion reduction gears into any ,frigate program beginning not later than with the eleventh ship of the program4 #hjif4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act for requirements development1 performance specification development1 concept design and development1 ship configuration development1 systems engineering1 naval architecture1 marine engineering1 operations research analysis1 industry studies1 preliminary design1 development of the ,detailed ,design and ,construction ,request for ,proposals solicitation package1 or related activities for the ,t-,,arc7,x7 ,cable ,laying and ,repair ,ship or the ,t-,,agos7,x7 ,oceanographic ,surveillance ,ship may be used to award a new contract for such activities unless these contracts include specifications that all auxiliary equipment1 including pumps and propulsion shafts1 are manufactured in the ,united ,states4 #hjig4 ,no amounts credited or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act to the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account may be transferred to3 7#a7 the ,rapid ,prototyping ,fund established under section #hjd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 or 7#b7 credited to a military-department specific fund established under section #hjd7;d77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf4 #hjih4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for ,government ,travel ,charge ,card expenses by military or civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense for gaming1 or for entertainment that includes topless or nude entertainers or participants1 as prohibited by ,department of ,defense ,,fmr1 ,volume #i1 ,chapter #c and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ajae4aj 7enclosure #c1 #ad;a and #ad;b74 #hjii4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network is designed to block access to pornography websites4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities1 or for any activity necessary for the national defense1 including intelligence activities4 #hajj4 ,none of the funds provided for1 or otherwise made available1 in this or any other ,act1 may be obligated or expended by the ,secretary of ,defense to provide motorized vehicles1 aviation platforms1 munitions other than small arms and munitions appropriate for customary ceremonial honors1 operational military units1 or operational military platforms if the ,secretary determines that providing such units1 platforms1 or equipment would undermine the readiness of such units1 platforms1 or equipment4 #haja4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or cooperative agreement with1 make a grant to1 or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any corporation that has any unpaid ,federal tax liability that has been assessed1 for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed1 and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting such tax liability1 provided that the applicable ,federal agency is aware of the unpaid ,federal tax liability4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the applicable ,federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation described in such subsection and has made a determination that such suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the ,federal ,government4 #hajb4 7a7 ,amounts appropriated under title ,,iv of this ,act1 as detailed in budget activity eight in the tables titled ,explanation of ,project ,level ,adjustments in the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 may be used for expenses for the agile research1 development1 test and evaluation1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and operation and maintenance1 only for the following ,software and ,digital ,technology ,pilot programs-- 7#a7 ,defensive ,,cyber--,software ,prototype ,development 7,,pe #jfjhjda;,a72 7#b7 ,risk ,management ,information 7,,pe #jfjhjac,n72 7#c7 ,maritime ,tactical ,command and ,control 7,,pe #jfjhbca,n72 7#d7 ,space ,domain ,awareness_/,planning_/,tasking ,,sw 7,,pe #abjhbdh,,sf72 7#e7 ,global ,command and ,control ,system 7,,pe #jcjcaej,k72 7#f7 ,acquisition ,visibility 7,,pe #jfjhfdh;,d#h,z72 7#g7 ,enterprise ,platforms and ,capabilities--,software ,pilot ,program 7,,pe #jfjhadj;,d#h,z72 and 7#h7 ,accelerate the ,procurement and ,fielding of ,innovative ,technologies 7,,apfit7 7,,pe #jjjjjjj;,d#h,z74 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this or prior ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts may be obligated or expended to initiate additional ,software and ,digital ,technology ,pilot ,programs in fiscal year #bjbf4 #hajc4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to transfer the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to the ,space ,force3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in this ,act shall be construed to limit or prohibit cooperation1 collaboration1 and coordination between the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office and the ,space ,force or any other elements of the ,department of ,defense4 #hajd4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of the following laws enacted or regulations promulgated to implement the ,united ,nations ,convention ,against ,torture and ,other ,cruel1 ,inhuman or ,degrading ,treatment or ,punishment 7done at ,new ,york on ,december #aj1 #aihd73 7#a7 ,section #bcdj;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #bbdb of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #aab ,stat4 #bfha-hbb2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abca note7 and regulations prescribed thereto1 including regulations under part #bjh of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and part #ie of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,sections #ajjb and #ajjc of the ,department of ,defense1 ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations to ,address ,hurricanes in the ,gulf of ,mexico1 and ,pandemic ,influenza ,act1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-adh74 #haje4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to provide arms1 training1 or other assistance to the ,azov ,battalion4 #hajf4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 in this fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter1 accept and retain contributions1 including money1 personal property1 and services1 from foreign governments and other entities1 to carry out assistance authorized by section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib73 ,provided1 ,that such contributions received shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide assistance authorized by such section1 for replacement of any weapons or articles provided to entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 of such section from the inventory of the ,united ,states1 and to recover or dispose of equipment previously provided to such entities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the congressional defense committees in advance of the provision of support provided to forces or groups described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing upon the receipt and upon the obligation of any contribution1 delineating the sources and amounts of the funds received and the specific use of such contributions3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification of obligation of funds received in this section shall specify an estimated timeline for the delivery of defense articles and defense services provided and shall identify if any equipment provided requires enhanced end-use monitoring3 ,provided further1 ,that contributions of money for the purposes provided herein from any foreign government or other entity may be credited to the ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide account1 to remain available for the following two fiscal years1 and used for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on the use and status of funds received pursuant to this section4 #hajg4 ,during the current fiscal year1 the ,department of ,defense is authorized to incur obligations of not to exceed #cej1jjj1jjj for purposes specified in section #bcej;j7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in anticipation of receipt of contributions1 only from the ,government of ,kuwait1 under that section3 ,provided1 ,that1 such contributions shall1 upon receipt1 be credited to the appropriations or fund which incurred such obligations4 #hajh4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 #a1dii1hjh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available for ,international ,security ,cooperation ,programs and other programs to provide support and assistance to foreign security forces or other groups or individuals to conduct1 support or facilitate counterterrorism1 crisis response1 or building partner capacity programs3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not less than #ae days prior to obligating funds made available in this section1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any planned obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the use and status of funds made available in this section4 #haji4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 #bfg1bih1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available for support authorized by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and 7,g7 through 7,i7 of section #abbf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note71 of which not less than #aej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,jordan3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not less than #ae days prior to obligating funds made available under this section1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any planned obligation and the nature of the expenses incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the use and status of funds made available in this section4 #haaj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq474 #haaa4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act for excess defense articles1 assistance under section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or peacekeeping operations for the countries designated annually to be in violation of the standards of the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-deg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj;c-#a7 may be used to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers1 as defined by the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh1 unless such assistance is otherwise permitted under section #djd of the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh4 #haab4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be made available for any member of the ,taliban4 #haac4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any transfer of funds1 appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act1 for support to friendly foreign countries in connection with the conduct of operations in which the ,united ,states is not participating1 pursuant to section #cca7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made in accordance with section #hjje of this ,act4 #haad4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense1 or any other official or officer of the ,department of ,defense1 to enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or cooperative agreement with1 or make a grant to1 or provide a loan or loan guarantee to ,rosoboronexport or any subsidiary of ,rosoboronexport4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that it is in the vital national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so1 and certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 ,rosoboronexport has ceased the transfer of lethal military equipment to1 and the maintenance of existing lethal military equipment for1 the ,government of the ,syrian ,arab ,republic2 7#b7 the armed forces of the ,russian ,federation have withdrawn from ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 agents of the ,russian ,federation have ceased taking active measures to destabilize the control of the ,government of ,ukraine over eastern ,ukraine4 7c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a review of any action involving ,rosoboronexport with respect to a waiver issued by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b71 and not later than #ij days after the date on which such a waiver is issued by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the review conducted with respect to such waiver4 #haae4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing not more than #cj days after the receipt of any contribution of funds received from the government of a foreign country for any purpose relating to the stationing or operations of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include the amount of the contribution2 the purpose for which such contribution was made2 and the authority under which such contribution was accepted by the ,secretary of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that not fewer than #ae days prior to obligating such funds1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees in writing a notification of the planned use of such contributions1 including whether such contributions would support existing or new stationing or operations of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 #haaf4 7a7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 not later than #cj days after the last day of each quarter of the fiscal year1 a report on the use of operation and maintenance funds for activities or exercises in excess of #e1jjj1jjj that have been designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as unplanned activities for fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall also include-- 7#a7 the title1 date1 and location1 of each activity and exercise covered by the report2 7#b7 an identification of the military department and units that participated in each such activity or exercise 7including an estimate of the number of participants72 7#c7 the total cost of the activity or exercise1 by budget line item 7with a breakdown by cost element such as transportation72 and 7#d7 a short explanation of the objective of the activity or exercise4 7c7 ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #haag4 7a7 ,within #de days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall allocate amounts made available from the ,creating ,helpful ,incentives to ,produce ,semiconductors 7,,chips7 for ,america ,defense ,fund for fiscal year #bjbf pursuant to the transfer authority in section #ajb7;b77#a7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aag-afg71 to the account specified1 in the amounts specified1 and for the projects and activities specified1 in the table titled ,department of ,defense ,allocation of ,funds3 ,,chips and ,science ,act ,fiscal ,year #bjbf in the report accompanying this ,act4 7b7 ,neither the ,president nor his designee may allocate any amounts that are made available for any fiscal year under section #ajb7;b77#b7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb if there is in effect an ,act making or continuing appropriations for part of a fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that in any fiscal year1 the matter preceding this proviso shall not apply to the allocation1 apportionment1 or allotment of amounts for continuing administration of programs allocated using funds transferred from the ,,chips for ,america ,defense ,fund1 which may be allocated pursuant to the transfer authority in section #ajb7;b77#a7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb only in amounts that are no more than the allocation for such purposes in subsection 7a7 of this section4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may reallocate funds allocated by subsection 7a7 of this section1 subject to the terms and conditions contained in the provisos in section #hjje of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that amounts may be reallocated pursuant to this subsection only for those requirements necessary to carry out section #iijc7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7d7 ,concurrent with the annual budget submission of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate proposed allocations by account and by program1 project1 or activity1 with detailed justifications1 for amounts made available under section #ajb7;b77#b7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb for fiscal year #bjbg4 7e7 ,the ,department of ,defense shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of projects and activities funded by the ,,chips for ,america ,defense ,fund for amounts allocated pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section1 including all uncommitted1 committed1 and unobligated funds4 #haah4 ,not later than #ae days after the date on which any foreign base that involves the stationing or operations of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including a temporary base1 permanent base1 or base owned and operated by a foreign country1 is opened or closed1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the opening or closing of such base3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall also include information on any personnel changes1 costs1 and savings associated with the opening or closing of such base4 #haai4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be obligated or expended by the ,united ,states ,government for any of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,iraq4 7#b7 ,to exercise ,united ,states control over any oil resource of ,iraq or ,syria4 #habj4 ,up to #ejj1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency may be used to support the armed forces of ,jordan4 #haba4 ,the amounts appropriated in title ,,ii of this ,act are hereby reduced by #a1jej1jjj1jjj to reflect excess cash balances in ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds1 as follows3 7#a7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 #dej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 #habb4 ,of the funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 #dg1jjj1jjj shall be for continued implementation and expansion of the ,sexual ,assault ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,program3 ,provided1 ,that the funds are made available for transfer to the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which the funds are transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this ,act4 #habc4 ,in carrying out the program described in the memorandum on the subject of ,policy for ,assisted ,reproductive ,services for the ,benefit of ,seriously or ,severely ,ill_/,injured 7,category ,,ii or ,,iii7 ,active ,duty ,service ,members issued by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs on ,april #c1 #bjab1 and the guidance issued to implement such memorandum1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall apply such policy and guidance1 except that-- 7#a7 the limitation on periods regarding embryo cryopreservation and storage set forth in part ,,iii7,g7 and in part ,,iv7,h7 of such memorandum shall not apply2 and 7#b7 the term assisted reproductive technology shall include embryo cryopreservation and storage without limitation on the duration of such cryopreservation and storage4 #habd4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may obligate funds made available by this ,act for procurement or for research1 development1 test and evaluation for the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter to modify not fewer than nine ,f-#ce aircraft1 including at least three ,f-#ce aircraft of each variant1 for any test configuration3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 notify the congressional defense committees not fewer than #cj days prior to obligating funds under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer of funds pursuant to the authority provided in this section shall be made in accordance with section #hjje of this ,act4 #habe4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be obligated to integrate an alternative engine on any ,f-#ce aircraft4 #habf4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use up to #fej1jjj1jjj of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense for the rapid acquisition and deployment of supplies and associated support services pursuant to section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 but only for the purposes specified in clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of subsection 7c77#c77;,b7 of such section and subject to the applicable limits specified in clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 of such subsection and1 in the case of clause 7iv7 of such subsection1 subject to a limit of #ej1jjj1jjj1 or for the purposes specified in section #bbi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 and subject to a limit of #ajj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees promptly of all uses of this authority4 #habg4 ,notwithstanding section #hjef of this ,act1 amounts appropriated under the heading ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide of this ,act1 as detailed in budget activity eight in the tables titled ,explanation of ,project ,level ,adjustments in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act for ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7,,diu7 ,fielding line #cja1 may be used for expenses for agile research1 development1 test and evaluation1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and operation and maintenance requirements1 including the initial acquisition of end-items for operational use3 ,provided1 ,that none of these funds may be obligated or expended until #ae days after the ,secretary of ,defense provides the congressional defense committees a detailed execution plan for such funds4 #habh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to support any activity conducted by1 or associated with1 the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology4 #habi4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to fund any work to be performed by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc4 in ,china on research supported by the government of ,china unless the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a waiver to such prohibition is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states and1 not later than #ad days after granting such a waiver1 submits to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver1 including-- 7#a7 an identification of the ,department of ,defense entity obligating or expending the funds2 7#b7 an identification of the amount of such funds2 7#c7 an identification of the intended purpose of such funds2 7#d7 an identification of the recipient or prospective recipient of such funds 7including any third-party entity recipient1 as applicable72 7#e7 an explanation for how the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #hacj4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to transfer1 release1 or assist in the transfer or release to or within the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions ,khalid ,sheikh ,mohammed or any other detainee who-- 7#a7 is not a ,united ,states citizen or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is or was held on or after ,june #bd1 #bjji1 at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 by the ,department of ,defense4 #haca4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act may be used to transfer any individual detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the custody or control of the individual's country of origin1 any other foreign country1 or any other foreign entity except in accordance with section #ajcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib7 and section #ajce of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 #hacb4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to construct1 acquire1 or modify any facility in the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions to house any individual described in subsection 7c7 for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any modification of facilities at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7c7 ,an individual described in this subsection is any individual who1 as of ,june #bd1 #bjji1 is located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and who-- 7#a7 is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 otherwise under detention at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #hacc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to carry out the closure or realignment of the ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #hacd4 ,there is appropriated to the ,department of ,defense ,credit ,program ,account established pursuant to section #adi7;e77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ig1ggj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out a pilot program on capital assistance to support defense investment in the industrial base as authorized by section #adi7;e7 of such title1 of which up to #b1ejj1jjj may be used for administrative expenses and project-specific transaction costs3 ,provided1 ,that costs of loans and loan guarantees1 including the cost of modifying such loans and loan guarantees1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of loans1 and total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #d1cij1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for the purposes of carrying out the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 the ,director of the ,congressional ,budget ,office may request1 and the ,secretary shall promptly provide documentation and information relating to a project receiving capital assistance as authorized under section #adi7;e7 of such title4 #hace4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to divest or prepare to divest more than eight ,u-#b aircraft4 #hacf4 ,the amounts appropriated in title ,,ii of this ,act are hereby reduced by #a1bjd1fag1jjj to reflect savings attributable to efficiencies1 streamlining of functions1 and management improvements in the ,department of ,defense1 as follows3 7#a7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #efc1bhh1jjj2 7#b7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 #aji1aei1jjj2 7#c7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps1 #i1dfg1jjj2 7#d7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 #cai1gfe1jjj2 7#e7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,space ,force1 #f1dic1jjj2 and 7#f7 ,from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 #aif1dde1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such reduction may not be derived from amounts appropriated by this ,act for the ,national ,intelligence ,program or the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 #hacg4 7a7 ,concurrent with the annual budget submission of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the following with respect to amounts made available by ,public ,law #aai-ba until all such amounts have been expended3 7#a7 proposed allocations by account1 by fiscal year1 and by program1 project1 or activity1 with detailed justifications2 7#b7 ,p-#a and ,r-#a budget justification documents1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by program1 project1 and activity2 and 7#c7 budget justification documents1 to be known as ,m-#a and ,o-#a1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by budget activity1 activity group1 and sub-activity group4 7b7 ,subsequent to the submission required in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of projects and activities funded using amounts described in subsection 7a71 including all uncommitted1 committed1 and unobligated funds1 until all such amounts have been expended4 #hach4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall obligate funds made available by this or any other ,act1 including prior year ,acts1 under the heading ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy for the ,next ,generation ,fighter program for the purpose of executing the engineering and manufacturing development contract for the ,next ,generation ,fighter aircraft in a manner that achieves accelerated ,initial ,operational ,capability3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used to pause1 cancel1 or terminate the ,next ,generation ,fighter program4 #haci4 ,of the funds provided under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 not less than #hj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the establishment of a ,platform ,supply ,vessel ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 for the purpose of validating ,service requirements necessary to meet at-sea and in-shore logistics operations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,program shall evaluate options to time charter no less than six1 and enter into a contractual agreement for no less than two time charters3 ,provided further1 ,that the condition of the time charter should consider existing ,united ,states-built platform supply vessels that are documented under the laws of the ,united ,states1 owned by a citizen of the ,united ,states under #df ,u4,s4,c4 #ejeja1 configured for logistics support in the ,indo-,pacific region that can meet the regulatory and physical requirements to transport nearly #ejj1jjj gallons of various standard fuels1 and provide up to #aj1jjj square feet of combined deck space for transport of military equipment and personnel for delivery in and out of shallow draft ports in the ,indo-,pacific region3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide a briefing within #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act to the ,house and ,senate ,appropriations ,committees on the status of the ,program and the effectiveness of using ,p,s,vs to fill this critical need4 #hadj4 ,funds made available for the ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft program under this or any other ,act1 including prior year ,acts1 under the headings ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army shall be obligated only for the purposes for which such funds were appropriated and such funds may not be reprogrammed or transferred for other purposes3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used to pause1 cancel1 or terminate the ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft program or to prepare to pause1 cancel1 or terminate such program4 #hada4 ,funds made available for the ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft program under this or any other ,act1 including prior year ,acts1 under the headings ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force shall be obligated only for the purposes for which such funds were appropriated and such funds may not be reprogrammed or transferred for other purposes3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used to pause1 cancel1 or terminate the ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft program or to prepare to pause1 cancel1 or terminate such program4 #hadb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to close-- 7#a7 the ,rock ,island ,arsenal ,museum located in ,rock ,island ,arsenal1 ,illinois2 7#b7 the ,fort ,sill ,national ,historic ,landmark and ,museum located in ,lawton1 ,oklahoma2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,museum located at ,fort ,eustis1 ,virginia2 or 7#d7 the ,general ,george ,patton ,museum of ,leadership located at ,fort ,knox1 ,kentucky4 #hadc4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the ,taiwan ,security ,cooperation ,initiative3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide assistance1 including new procurement of defense articles1 services1 and military education and training to ,taiwan3 ,provided further1 ,that equipment procured using funds made available in this section1 and not yet transferred to ,taiwan1 or returned by ,taiwan to the ,united ,states1 may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense upon written notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not less than #ae days prior to obligating funds made available in this section1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on the use and status of funds made available in this section4 #hadd4 ,of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by title ,,ii of this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 the ,secretary of ,defense may reimburse the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia in an amount not to exceed #cd1jjj1jjj for land acquisition costs for defense sites in ,yap4 #hade4 ,the total amount appropriated in title ,,ii of this ,act is hereby reduced by #eej1jjj1jjj to reflect savings due to favorable bulk fuel rates3 ,provided1 ,that such reduction may not be derived from amounts appropriated by this ,act for the ,national ,intelligence ,program or the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 #hadf4 ,in making ,federal financial assistance1 the ,department of ,defense shall continue to apply the negotiated indirect cost rates in section #bjj4dad of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including with respect to the approval of deviations from negotiated indirect cost rates1 to the same extent and in the same manner as such negotiated indirect cost rates were applied in fiscal year #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this or prior ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts1 or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be used to develop1 modify1 or implement changes to such fiscal year #bjbd negotiated indirect cost rates4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hadg4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 may be used for replacement of defense articles and for reimbursement of defense services provided to or identified for provision to ,taiwan3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be transferred to appropriations made available under titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,v of this ,act for replacement1 through new procurement or repair of existing unserviceable equipment1 of defense articles from the stocks of the ,department of ,defense1 and for reimbursement for defense services of the ,department of ,defense and military education and training1 provided to the government of ,taiwan or to foreign countries that have provided support to ,taiwan at the request of the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred pursuant to this section shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which the funds are transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of such transfers not less than #ae days before any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back and merged with this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this ,act4 #hadh4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used by the ,department of ,defense to award a sole-source or non-competitive contract in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj for space-based airborne moving target indication systems4 #hadi4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for this fiscal year or any prior fiscal year may be used to pause1 cancel1 or terminate the ,next-,generation ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared ,geosynchronous ,earth ,orbit and the ,next-,generation ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared ,polar programs4 #haej4 ,any transactions or follow-on transactions entered into pursuant to the authority in section #bhjh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out repair and construction projects for facilities may only be carried out if1 without regard to section #bhjh;a1 such projects are otherwise authorized by law and the use of military construction1 operation and maintenance1 or research1 development1 test and evaluation funds is otherwise authorized for such projects3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or prior ,acts1 by title ,i of division ,d of ,public ,law #aai-cg or by any prior ,act making appropriations for ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies1 or by funds made available to the ,department of ,defense in ,public ,law #aai-ba may be transferred pursuant to the authority in section #bhjh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #haea4 ,the amounts appropriated in title ,,iv of this ,act are hereby reduced by #a1jjj1jjj1jjj due to the expiration of authorizations contained in #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch1 as follows3 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army1 #adj1jjj1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy1 #aeg1jjj1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 #cbe1jjj1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,space ,force1 #adj1jjj1jjj2 and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 #bch1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to appropriations for the ,national ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that if a law reauthorizing #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch for fiscal year #bjbf is enacted after the date of the enactment of this section and before ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the required expenditure amount in #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch for the ,department of ,defense for such program for such fiscal year shall be prorated on an annual basis for the remainder of such fiscal year based on the extramural budget 7as defined in #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77#a77 of the ,department on the date of the enactment of such law4 #haeb4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be available for the ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program - ,baltic ,security ,initiative to provide support and assistance to the foreign security forces of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania in accordance with the objectives identified by section #abdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not less than #ae days prior to obligating funds made available in this section1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any planned obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the use and status of funds made available in this section4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #haec4 7a7 ,in addition to amounts made available elsewhere in this ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 of which not less than #aej1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the qualification and testing of second source providers1 is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense and may be transferred to the procurement accounts of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,department of ,defense and the ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide account1 only for the following purposes-- 7#a7 investment in modernization1 expansion1 or facilitization of the solid rocket motor industrial base1 including capital equipment1 tooling1 and facility upgrades2 7#b7 workforce development1 training1 and retention2 7#c7 supplier base expansion and qualification1 including second- and third-tier vendors and non-traditional manufacturers2 7#d7 process improvements1 automation1 and digital manufacturing2 and 7#e7 risk reduction and surge capacity initiatives necessary to ensure reliable1 affordable1 and timely production of solid rocket motors and related energetics3 7b7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on planned activities under this section1 including an explanation of how competition considerations and industry input were incorporated into acquisition and execution decisions3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided under this section may be obligated or expended until #cj days after the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees a detailed execution plan for the use of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to any transfer of funds1 notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate in writing of the details of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that upon transfer1 the funds shall be merged with and available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back and merged with this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,b ,,departments ,,of ,,labor1 ,,health ,,and ,,human ,,services1 ,,and ,,education1 ,,and ,,related ,,agencies ,,appropriations ,,act1 #bjbf ,i ,,department ,,of ,,labor ,employment and training administration ,,training ,,and ,,employment ,,services ,for necessary expenses of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7referred to in this ,act as ,,wioa7 and the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act1 #c1iha1ehh1jjj plus reimbursements1 shall be available4 ,of the amounts provided3 7#a7 for grants to ,states for adult employment and training activities1 youth activities1 and dislocated worker employment and training activities1 #b1iai1ccb1jjj as follows3 7,a7 #hge1fdi1jjj for adult employment and training activities1 of which #afc1fdi1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #gab1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7,b7 #idh1acj1jjj for youth activities1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7,c7 #a1jie1eec1jjj for dislocated worker employment and training activities1 of which #bce1eec1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #hfj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the funds available for allotment to outlying areas to carry out subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,,wioa shall not be subject to the requirements of section #abg7;b77#a77;,b77ii7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the requirements of ,,wioa1 outlying areas may submit a single application for a consolidated grant that awards funds that would otherwise be available to such areas to carry out the activities described in subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,,wioa3 ,provided further1 ,that such application shall be submitted to the ,secretary of ,labor 7referred to in this title as ,secretary71 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require3 ,provided further1 ,that outlying areas awarded a consolidated grant described in the preceding provisos may use the funds for any of the programs and activities authorized under such subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,,wioa subject to approval of the application and such reporting requirements issued by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 for national programs1 #a1jfb1bef1jjj as follows3 7,a7 #cjj1hei1jjj for the dislocated workers assistance national reserve1 of which #ajj1hei1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjbf through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided to carry out section #acb7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,wioa may be used to provide assistance to a ,state for statewide or local use in order to address cases where there have been worker dislocations across multiple sectors or across multiple local areas and such workers remain dislocated2 coordinate the ,state workforce development plan with emerging economic development needs2 and train such eligible dislocated workers3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided to carry out sections #afh7;b7 and #afi7;c7 of the ,,wioa may be used for technical assistance and demonstration projects1 respectively1 that provide assistance to new entrants in the workforce and incumbent workers3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #afh7;b7 of the ,,wioa1 of the funds provided under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #aj percent of such funds to provide technical assistance and carry out additional activities related to the transition to the ,,wioa3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this subparagraph1 #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for training and employment assistance under sections #afh7;b71 #afi7;c7 7notwithstanding the #aj percent limitation in such section7 and #agj of the ,,wioa as follows3 7i7 #ee1jjj1jjj shall be for workers in the ,appalachian region1 as defined by #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #adajb7;a77#a71 workers in the ,lower ,mississippi1 as defined in section #d7b7 of the ,delta ,development ,act 7,public ,law #ajj-dfj1 #ajb ,stat4 #bbdf2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa7#b771 and workers in the region served by the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission1 as defined by #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aegcc2 and 7ii7 #fe1jjj1jjj shall be for the purpose of developing1 offering1 or improving educational or career training programs at community colleges1 defined as public institutions of higher education1 as described in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife and at which the associate's degree is primarily the highest degree awarded1 with other eligible institutions of higher education1 as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 eligible to participate through consortia1 with community colleges as the lead grantee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall follow the requirements for the program in ,house ,report #aaf-fb3 ,provided further1 ,that any grant funds used for apprenticeships shall be used to support only apprenticeship programs registered under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act and as referred to in section #c7g77;,b7 of the ,,wioa2 7,b7 #fb1ejj1jjj for ,native ,american programs under section #aff of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7,c7 #ig1cif1jjj for migrant and seasonal farmworker programs under section #afg of the ,,wioa1 including #ij1acd1jjj for formula grants 7of which not less than #gj percent shall be for employment and training services71 #f1eia1jjj for migrant and seasonal housing 7of which not less than #gj percent shall be for permanent housing71 and #fga1jjj for other discretionary purposes1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or related regulation1 the ,department of ,labor shall take no action limiting the number or proportion of eligible participants receiving related assistance services or discouraging grantees from providing such services3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the definition of eligible seasonal farmworker in section #afg7;i77#c77;,a7 of the ,,wioa relating to an individual being low-income1 an individual is eligible for migrant and seasonal farmworker programs under section #afg of the ,,wioa under that definition if1 in addition to meeting the requirements of clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #afg7;i77#c77;,a71 such individual is a member of a family with a total family income equal to or less than #aej percent of the poverty line2 7,d7 #aje1jjj1jjj for ,youth,build activities as described in section #aga of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7,e7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for ex-offender activities1 under the authority of section #afi of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to national and regional intermediaries for activities that prepare for employment young adults with criminal legal histories1 young adults who have been justice system-involved1 or young adults who have dropped out of school or other educational programs1 with a priority for projects serving high-crime1 high-poverty areas2 7,f7 #f1jjj1jjj for the ,workforce ,data ,quality ,initiative1 under the authority of section #afi of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7,g7 #bhe1jjj1jjj to expand opportunities through apprenticeships only registered under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act and as referred to in section #c7g77;,b7 of the ,,wioa1 to be available to the ,secretary to carry out activities through grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts and other arrangements1 with ,states and other appropriate entities1 including equity intermediaries and business and labor industry partner intermediaries1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7,h7 #ie1eja1jjj for carrying out ,demonstration and ,pilot projects under section #afi7;c7 of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 in addition to funds available for such activities under subparagraph 7,a7 for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be used for projects that are related to the employment and training needs of dislocated workers1 other adults1 or youth3 ,provided further1 ,that the #aj percent funding limitation under such section of the ,,wioa shall not apply to such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that section #afi7;b77#f77;,c7 of the ,,wioa shall not apply to such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #ajb and #ajg of this ,act shall not apply to such funds4 ,,job ,,corps 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,to carry out subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,,wioa1 including ,federal administrative expenses1 the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the construction1 alteration1 and repairs of buildings and other facilities1 and the purchase of real property for training centers as authorized by the ,,wioa1 #a1gfj1aee1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 as follows3 7#a7 #a1fjc1cbe1jjj for ,job ,corps ,operations1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7#b7 #abc1jjj1jjj for construction1 rehabilitation and acquisition of ,job ,corps ,centers1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbi1 and which may include the acquisition1 maintenance1 and repair of major items of equipment3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer up to #ae percent of such funds to meet the operational needs of such centers or to achieve administrative efficiencies3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall not be available for obligation after ,june #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer2 and 7#c7 #cc1hcj1jjj for necessary expenses of ,job ,corps1 which shall be available for obligation for the period ,october #a1 #bjbe through ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that no funds from any other appropriation shall be used to provide meal services at or for ,job ,corps ,centers4 ,,community ,,service ,,employment ,,for ,,older ,,americans ,to carry out title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,oaa71 #cie1jjj1jjj1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and may be recaptured and reobligated in accordance with section #eag7;c7 of the ,,oaa4 ,,federal ,,unemployment ,,benefits ,,and ,,allowances ,for payments during fiscal year #bjbf of trade adjustment benefit payments and allowances under part ,i of subchapter ,b of chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 and section #bdf of that ,act2 and for training1 employment and case management services1 allowances for job search and relocation1 and related ,state administrative expenses under part ,,ii of subchapter ,b of chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 and including benefit payments1 allowances1 training1 employment and case management services1 and related ,state administration provided pursuant to section #bca7;a7 of the ,trade ,adjustment ,assistance ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 sections #dje7;a7 and #djf of the ,trade ,preferences ,extension ,act of #bjae1 and section #bhe7;a7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 as amended1 #ej1cjj1jjj together with such amounts as may be necessary to be charged to the subsequent appropriation for payments for any period subsequent to ,september #ae1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ejb of this ,act1 any part of the appropriation provided under this heading may remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year pursuant to the authorities of section #bde7;c7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bcag7;c774 ,,state ,,unemployment ,,insurance ,,and ,,employment ,,service ,,operations 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for authorized administrative expenses1 #gd1cjf1jjj1 together with not to exceed #d1jjj1ehd1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration ,account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund 7the ,trust ,fund71 of which-- 7#a7 #c1bbf1fce1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for grants to ,states for the administration of ,state unemployment insurance laws as authorized under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act 7including not less than #dfg1jjj1jjj to carry out reemployment services and eligibility assessments under section #cjf of such ,act1 any claimants of regular compensation1 as defined in such section1 including those who are profiled as most likely to exhaust their benefits1 may be eligible for such services and assessments3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 #aag1jjj1jjj is specified for grants under section #cjf of the ,social ,security ,act and is provided to meet the terms of a concurrent resolution on the budget and #cej1jjj1jjj is additional new budget authority specified for purposes of a concurrent resolution on the budget2 and #i1jjj1jjj for continued support of the ,unemployment ,insurance ,integrity ,center of ,excellence71 the administration of unemployment insurance for ,federal employees and for ex-service members as authorized under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #heja-hebc1 and the administration of trade readjustment allowances1 reemployment trade adjustment assistance1 and alternative trade adjustment assistance under the ,trade ,act of #aigd and under section #bca7;a7 of the ,trade ,adjustment ,assistance ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 sections #dje7;a7 and #djf of the ,trade ,preferences ,extension ,act of #bjae1 and section #bhe7;a7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 as amended1 and shall be available for ,federal obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 except that funds for outcome payments pursuant to section #cjf7;f77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall be available for ,federal obligation through ,march #ca1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may recapture any funds appropriated under this paragraph that remain unexpended by a ,state after the period of expenditure for a ,state 7but before such funds have been returned to the ,trust ,fund71 and such recaptured funds shall remain available until expended for reobligation by the ,secretary to the ,states to carry out automation activities related to the administration of unemployment compensation laws3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall not be available until #fj days after the ,secretary has submitted a plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the planned use of funds2 7#b7 #ah1jjj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for national activities necessary to support the administration of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance system2 7#c7 #fec1fci1jjj from the ,trust ,fund1 together with #ba1dac1jjj from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury1 is for grants to ,states in accordance with section #f of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act1 and shall be available for ,federal obligation for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg2 7#d7 #ag1ejj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for national activities of the ,employment ,service1 including administration of the work opportunity tax credit under section #ea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7including assisting ,states in adopting or modernizing information technology for use in the processing of certification requests71 and the provision of technical assistance and staff training under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act2 7#e7 #hd1haj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for the administration of foreign labor certifications and related activities under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act and related laws1 of which #fa1ebh1jjj shall be available for the ,federal administration of such activities1 and #bc1bhb1jjj shall be available for grants to ,states for the administration of such activities2 and 7#f7 #eb1hic1jjj from the ,general ,fund is to provide workforce information1 national electronic tools1 and one-stop system building under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act and shall be available for ,federal obligation for the period ,july #a1 #bjbf through ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 of which up to #i1hjj1jjj may be used to carry out research and demonstration projects related to testing effective ways to promote greater labor force participation of people with disabilities3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer amounts made available for research and demonstration projects under this paragraph to the ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy account for such purposes3 ,provided1 ,that to the extent that the ,average ,weekly ,insured ,unemployment 7,,awiu7 for fiscal year #bjbf is projected by the ,department of ,labor to exceed #c1jge1jjj1 an additional #bh1fjj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund shall be available for obligation for every #ajj1jjj increase in the ,,awiu level 7including a pro rata amount for any increment less than #ajj1jjj7 to carry out title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this ,act that are allotted to a ,state to carry out activities under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act may be used by such ,state to assist other ,states in carrying out activities under such title ,,iii if the other ,states include areas that have suffered a major disaster declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds appropriated for grants to ,states under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to make payments on behalf of ,states for the use of the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires under section #dec7;j77#h7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds appropriated for grants to ,states under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to make payments on behalf of ,states to the entity operating the ,state ,information ,data ,exchange ,system3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this ,act which are used to establish a national one-stop career center system1 or which are used to support the national activities of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance1 employment service1 or immigration programs1 may be obligated in contracts1 grants1 or agreements with ,states and non-,state entities3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states awarded competitive grants for improved operations under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act1 or awarded grants to support the national activities of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance system1 may award subgrants to other ,states and non-,state entities under such grants1 subject to the conditions applicable to the grants3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this ,act for activities authorized under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,wagner-,peyser ,act may be used by ,states to fund integrated ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service automation efforts1 notwithstanding cost allocation principles prescribed under the final rule entitled ,uniform ,administrative ,requirements1 ,cost ,principles1 and ,audit ,requirements for ,federal ,awards at part #bjj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 at the request of a ,state participating in a consortium with other ,states1 may reallot funds allotted to such ,state under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to other ,states participating in the consortium or to the entity operating the ,unemployment ,insurance ,information ,technology ,support ,center in order to carry out activities that benefit the administration of the unemployment compensation law of the ,state making the request3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may collect fees for the costs associated with additional data collection1 analyses1 and reporting services relating to the ,national ,agricultural ,workers ,survey requested by ,state and local governments1 public and private institutions of higher education1 and nonprofit organizations and may utilize such sums1 in accordance with the provisions of #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #i;a1 for the ,national ,agricultural ,workers ,survey infrastructure1 methodology1 and data to meet the information collection and reporting needs of such entities1 which shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for such purposes4 ,,advances ,,to ,,the ,,unemployment ,,trust ,,fund ,,and ,,other ,,funds ,for repayable advances to the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund as authorized by sections #ije7;d7 and #abjc of the ,social ,security ,act1 and to the ,black ,lung ,disability ,trust ,fund as authorized by section #ieja7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and for nonrepayable advances to the revolving fund established by section #ija7;e7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 to the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #heji1 and to the ,federal ,unemployment ,benefits and ,allowances account1 such sums as may be necessary1 which shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,program ,,administration ,for expenses of administering employment and training programs1 #ajd1ebg1jjj1 together with not to exceed #ec1ijf1jjj which shall be available from the ,employment ,security ,administration ,account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 ,veterans' employment and training ,,veterans' ,,employment ,,and ,,training ,,service ,not to exceed #bfi1hda1jjj may be derived from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund to carry out the provisions of chapters #da1 #db1 and #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 of which-- 7#a7 #ahe1jjj1jjj is for ,jobs for ,veterans ,state grants under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dajb;,a7b77#e7 to support disabled veterans' outreach program specialists under section #dajc;,a of such title and local veterans' employment representatives under section #dajd7;b7 of such title1 and for the expenses described in section #dajb;,a7b77#e77;,c71 which shall be available for expenditure by the ,states through ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 and not to exceed #c percent for the necessary ,federal expenditures for data systems and contract support to allow for the tracking of participant and performance information3 ,provided1 ,that1 in addition1 such funds may be used to support such specialists and representatives in the provision of services to transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces who have participated in the ,transition ,assistance ,program and have been identified as in need of intensive services1 to members of the ,armed ,forces who are wounded1 ill1 or injured and receiving treatment in military treatment facilities or warrior transition units1 to the spouses or other family caregivers of such wounded1 ill1 or injured members1 and to surviving spouses of individuals who died while serving as members of the ,armed ,forces or as a result of a service-connected disability2 7#b7 #cd1cgi1jjj is for carrying out the ,transition ,assistance ,program under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #daac and #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadd2 7#c7 #dg1jdh1jjj is for ,federal administration of chapters #da1 #db1 and #dc of title #ch1 and sections #bjba1 #bjba;,a and #bjbc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that up to #ejj1jjj may be used to carry out the ,hire ,,vets ,act 7division ,o of ,public ,law #aae-ca72 and 7#d7 #c1dad1jjj is for the ,national ,veterans' ,employment and ,training ,services ,institute under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #daji3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may reallocate among the appropriations provided under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 above an amount not to exceed #c percent of the appropriation from which such reallocation is made4 ,in addition1 from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury1 #fe1ejj1jjj is for carrying out programs to assist homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions under sections #bjba1 #bjba;,a1 and #bjbc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding subsections 7c77#c7 and 7d7 of section #bjbc1 the ,secretary may award grants through ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 to provide services under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that services provided under sections #bjba or under #bjba;,a may include1 in addition to services to homeless veterans described in section #bjjb7;a77#a71 services to veterans who were homeless at some point within the #fj days prior to program entry or veterans who are at risk of homelessness within the next #fj days1 and that services provided under section #bjbc may include1 in addition to services to the individuals described in subsection 7e7 of such section1 services to veterans recently released from incarceration who are at risk of homelessness3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding paragraph 7#c7 under this heading1 funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used for data systems and contract support to allow for the tracking of participant and performance information3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding sections #bjba7;e77#b7 and #bjba;,a7f77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 such funds shall be available for expenditure pursuant to #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeec4 ,in addition1 fees may be assessed and deposited in the ,,hire ,vets ,medallion ,award ,fund pursuant to section #e7;b7 of the ,,hire ,vets ,act1 and such amounts shall be available to the ,secretary to carry out the ,,hire ,vets ,medallion ,award ,program1 as authorized by such ,act1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such sums shall be in addition to any other funds available for such purposes1 including funds available under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that section #b7;d7 of division ,o of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dajj note7 shall not apply4 ,employee benefits security administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 #aia1ajj1jjj1 of which up to #c1jjj1jjj shall be made available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for the procurement of expert witnesses for enforcement litigation4 ,pension benefit guaranty corporation ,,pension ,,benefit ,,guaranty ,,corporation ,,fund ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation 7,corporation7 is authorized to make such expenditures1 including financial assistance authorized by subtitle ,e of title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 within limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #iajd1 as may be necessary in carrying out the program1 including associated administrative expenses1 through ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for the ,corporation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds available to the ,corporation for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available for obligations for administrative expenses in excess of #did1bfd1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that the number of new plan participants in plans terminated by the ,corporation exceeds #ajj1jjj in fiscal year #bjbf1 an amount not to exceed an additional #i1bjj1jjj shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 for obligations for administrative expenses for every #bj1jjj additional terminated participants3 ,provided further1 ,that obligations in excess of the amounts provided for administrative expenses in this paragraph may be incurred and shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjcj for obligation for unforeseen and extraordinary pre-termination or termination expenses or extraordinary multiemployer program related expenses after approval by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and notification of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that an additional amount shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjcj to the extent the ,corporation's costs exceed #bej1jjj for the provision of credit or identity monitoring to affected individuals upon suffering a security incident or privacy breach1 not to exceed an additional #ajj per affected individual4 ,wage and hour division ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,wage and ,hour ,division1 including reimbursement to ,state1 ,federal1 and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered1 #bfj1jjj1jjj4 ,office of labor-,management standards ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,labor-,management ,standards1 #dh1eae1jjj4 ,office of federal contract compliance programs ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs1 #ajj1igf1jjj4 ,office of workers' compensation programs ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 #abj1ejj1jjj1 together with #b1bje1jjj which may be expended from the ,special ,fund in accordance with sections #ci7;c71 #dd7;d71 and #dd7;j7 of the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act4 ,special ,benefits 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for the payment of compensation1 benefits1 and expenses 7except administrative expenses not otherwise authorized7 accruing during the current or any prior fiscal year authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ha2 continuation of benefits as provided for under the heading ,civilian ,war ,benefits in the ,federal ,security ,agency ,appropriation ,act1 #aidg2 the ,employees' ,compensation ,commission ,appropriation ,act1 #aidd2 section #e7;f7 of the ,war ,claims ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjab72 obligations incurred under the ,war ,hazards ,compensation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and #ej percent of the additional compensation and benefits required by section #aj7;h7 of the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act1 #a1bih1che1jjj1 together with such amounts as may be necessary to be charged to the subsequent year appropriation for the payment of compensation and other benefits for any period subsequent to ,august #ae of the current year1 for deposit into and to assume the attributes of the ,employees' ,compensation ,fund established under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #hadg7;a73 ,provided1 ,that amounts appropriated may be used under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd by the ,secretary to reimburse an employer1 who is not the employer at the time of injury1 for portions of the salary of a re-employed1 disabled beneficiary3 ,provided further1 ,that balances of reimbursements unobligated on ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 shall remain available until expended for the payment of compensation1 benefits1 and expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition there shall be transferred to this appropriation from the ,postal ,service and from any other corporation or instrumentality required under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #hadg7;c7 to pay an amount for its fair share of the cost of administration1 such sums as the ,secretary determines to be the cost of administration for employees of such fair share entities through ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that of those funds transferred to this account from the fair share entities to pay the cost of administration of the ,federal ,employees' ,compensation ,act1 #ha1hjh1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary as follows3 7#a7 ,for enhancement and maintenance of automated data processing systems operations and telecommunications systems1 #bg1edi1jjj2 7#b7 ,for automated workload processing operations1 including document imaging1 centralized mail intake1 and medical bill processing1 #be1ief1jjj2 7#c7 ,for periodic roll disability management and medical review1 #be1ieg1jjj2 7#d7 ,for program integrity1 #b1cdf1jjj2 and 7#e7 ,the remaining funds shall be paid into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may require that any person filing a notice of injury or a claim for benefits under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ha1 or the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act1 provide as part of such notice and claim1 such identifying information 7including ,social ,security account number7 as such regulations may prescribe4 ,,special ,,benefits ,,for ,,disabled ,,coal ,,miners ,for carrying out title ,,iv of the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigg1 as amended by ,public ,law #ajg-bge1 #bd1ehe1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for making after ,july #ca of the current fiscal year1 benefit payments to individuals under title ,,iv of such ,act1 for costs incurred in the current fiscal year1 such amounts as may be necessary4 ,for making benefit payments under title ,,iv for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjbg1 #e1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,administrative ,,expenses1 ,,energy ,,employees ,,occupational ,,illness ,,compensation ,,fund ,for necessary expenses to administer the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act1 #fh1adh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may require that any person filing a claim for benefits under the ,act provide as part of such claim such identifying information 7including ,social ,security account number7 as may be prescribed4 ,,black ,,lung ,,disability ,,trust ,,fund 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,such sums as may be necessary from the ,black ,lung ,disability ,trust ,fund 7the ,fund71 to remain available until expended1 for payment of all benefits authorized by section #ieja7;d77#a71 7#b71 7#f71 and 7#g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and repayment of1 and payment of interest on advances1 as authorized by section #ieja7;d77#d7 of that ,act4 ,in addition1 the following amounts may be expended from the ,fund for fiscal year #bjbf for expenses of operation and administration of the ,black ,lung ,benefits program1 as authorized by section #ieja7;d77#e73 not to exceed #ej1fhd1jjj for transfer to the ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 not to exceed #ci1jhf1jjj for transfer to ,departmental ,management1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 not to exceed #cgc1jjj for transfer to ,departmental ,management1 ,office of ,inspector ,general2 and not to exceed #cef1jjj for payments into miscellaneous receipts for the expenses of the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,occupational safety and health administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 #fbi1cji1jjj1 including not to exceed #abj1jjj1jjj which shall be the maximum amount available for grants to ,states under section #bc7;g7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act 7the ,act71 which grants shall be no less than #ej percent of the costs of ,state occupational safety and health programs required to be incurred under plans approved by the ,secretary under section #ah of the ,act2 and1 in addition1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration may retain up to #dii1jjj per fiscal year of training institute course tuition and fees1 otherwise authorized by law to be collected1 and may utilize such sums for occupational safety and health training and education3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,secretary is authorized1 during the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 to collect and retain fees for services provided to ,nationally ,recognized ,testing ,laboratories1 and may utilize such sums1 in accordance with the provisions of #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #i;a1 to administer national and international laboratory recognition programs that ensure the safety of equipment and products used by workers in the workplace3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be obligated or expended to prescribe1 issue1 administer1 or enforce any standard1 rule1 regulation1 or order under the ,act which is applicable to any person who is engaged in a farming operation which does not maintain a temporary labor camp and employs #aj or fewer employees3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be obligated or expended to administer or enforce any standard1 rule1 regulation1 or order under the ,act with respect to any employer of #aj or fewer employees who is included within a category having a ,days ,away1 ,restricted1 or ,transferred 7,,dart7 occupational injury and illness rate1 at the most precise industrial classification code for which such data are published1 less than the national average rate as such rates are most recently published by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 in accordance with section #bd of the ,act1 except-- 7#a7 to provide1 as authorized by the ,act1 consultation1 technical assistance1 educational and training services1 and to conduct surveys and studies2 7#b7 to conduct an inspection or investigation in response to an employee complaint1 to issue a citation for violations found during such inspection1 and to assess a penalty for violations which are not corrected within a reasonable abatement period and for any willful violations found2 7#c7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to imminent dangers2 7#d7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to health hazards2 7#e7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to a report of an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees or which results in hospitalization of two or more employees1 and to take any action pursuant to such investigation authorized by the ,act2 and 7#f7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to complaints of discrimination against employees for exercising rights under the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing proviso shall not apply to any person who is engaged in a farming operation which does not maintain a temporary labor camp and employs #aj or fewer employees3 ,provided further1 ,that #ab1ghg1jjj shall be available for ,susan ,harwood training grants3 ,provided further1 ,that #bdc1jjj1jjj shall be for ,federal ,enforcement3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #c1ejj1jjj shall be for ,voluntary ,protection ,programs4 ,mine safety and health administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration1 #chg1haf1jjj1 including purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work1 and the hire of passenger motor vehicles1 including up to #b1jjj1jjj for mine rescue and recovery activities and not less than #aj1ecg1jjj for ,state assistance grants3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 not to exceed #gej1jjj may be collected by the ,national ,mine ,health and ,safety ,academy for room1 board1 tuition1 and the sale of training materials1 otherwise authorized by law to be collected1 to be available for mine safety and health education and training activities3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration is authorized to collect and retain up to #b1dii1jjj from fees collected for the approval and certification of equipment1 materials1 and explosives for use in mines1 and may utilize such sums for such activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to accept lands1 buildings1 equipment1 and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies1 ,federal1 ,state1 or private3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration is authorized to promote health and safety education and training in the mining community through cooperative programs with ,states1 industry1 and safety associations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to recognize the ,joseph ,a4 ,holmes ,safety ,association as a principal safety association and1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 may provide funds and1 with or without reimbursement1 personnel1 including service of ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration officials as officers in local chapters or in the national organization3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds available to the ,department of ,labor may be used1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 to provide for the costs of mine rescue and survival operations in the event of a major disaster4 ,bureau of labor statistics ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 including advances or reimbursements to ,state1 ,federal1 and local agencies and their employees for services rendered1 #fdj1ejj1jjj1 together with not to exceed #fh1jjj1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 ,office of disability employment policy ,salaries and ,expenses 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy to provide leadership1 develop policy and initiatives1 and award grants furthering the objective of eliminating barriers to the training and employment of people with disabilities1 #dc1jjj1jjj1 of which not less than #i1jjj1jjj shall be for research and demonstration projects related to testing effective ways to promote greater labor force participation of people with disabilities3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer amounts made available under this heading for research and demonstration projects to the ,state ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service ,operations account for such purposes4 ,departmental management ,salaries and ,expenses 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for ,departmental ,management1 including the hire of three passenger motor vehicles1 #cfb1hgg1jjj1 together with not to exceed #cjh1jjj1 which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that #aaf1abe1jjj shall be for the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs1 of which #ha1gbe1jjj shall be available for obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available to the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs may be used to administer or operate international labor activities1 bilateral and multilateral technical assistance1 and microfinance programs1 by or through contracts1 grants1 subgrants and other arrangements3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #cj1age1jjj shall be for programs to combat exploitative child labor internationally and not less than #cj1age1jjj shall be used to implement model programs that address worker rights issues through technical assistance in countries with which the ,united ,states has free trade agreements or trade preference programs3 ,provided further1 ,that #d1bha1jjj shall be used for program evaluation and shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for program evaluation may be used to administer grants for the purpose of evaluation3 ,provided further1 ,that grants made for the purpose of evaluation shall be awarded through fair and open competition3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for program evaluation may be transferred to any other appropriate account in the ,department for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that #bc1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,women's ,bureau and may be used for grants to serve and promote the interests of women in the workforce3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available to the ,women's ,bureau1 not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be used for grants authorized by the ,women in ,apprenticeship and ,nontraditional ,occupations ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,labor shall support staffing levels necessary to fulfill its statutory responsibilities including carrying out programs1 projects1 and activities funded in this title of this ,act in a timely manner4 ,,it ,,modernization ,for necessary expenses for ,department of ,labor centralized infrastructure technology investment activities related to support systems and modernization1 #f1hhi1jjj1 which shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ia1ahg1jjj1 together with not to exceed #e1hda1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #b1jjj1jjj of the amount provided under this heading may be available until expended4 ,general provisions #aja4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,job ,corps shall be used to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual1 either as direct costs or any proration as an indirect cost1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #ajb4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,labor in this ,act may be transferred between a program1 project1 or activity1 but no such program1 project1 or activity shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 #ajc4 ,in accordance with ,executive ,order #acabf1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to this ,act shall be obligated or expended for the procurement of goods mined1 produced1 manufactured1 or harvested or services rendered1 in whole or in part1 by forced or indentured child labor in industries and host countries already identified by the ,united ,states ,department of ,labor prior to enactment of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,labor for grants under section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biaf;a7 may be used for any purpose other than competitive grants for training individuals who are older than #af years of age and are not currently enrolled in school within a local educational agency in the occupations and industries for which employers are using ,h-#a;,b visas to hire foreign workers1 and the related activities necessary to support such training4 #aje4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,employment and ,training ,administration shall be used by a recipient or subrecipient of such funds to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual1 either as direct costs or indirect costs1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii4 ,this limitation shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as defined in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#acc4 ,where ,states are recipients of such funds1 ,states may establish a lower limit for salaries and bonuses of those receiving salaries and bonuses from subrecipients of such funds1 taking into account factors including the relative cost-of-living in the ,state1 the compensation levels for comparable ,state or local government employees1 and the size of the organizations that administer ,federal programs involved including ,employment and ,training ,administration programs4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #ajf4 7a7 ,notwithstanding section #ajb1 the ,secretary may transfer funds made available to the ,employment and ,training ,administration by this ,act1 either directly or through a set-aside1 for technical assistance services to grantees to ,program ,administration when it is determined that those services will be more efficiently performed by ,federal employees3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to section #aga of the ,,wioa4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #ajb1 the ,secretary may transfer not more than #j4e percent of each discretionary appropriation made available to the ,employment and ,training ,administration by this ,act to ,program ,administration in order to carry out program integrity activities relating to any of the programs or activities that are funded under any such discretionary appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ajb and the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary may transfer not more than #j4e percent of funds made available in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of the ,office of ,job ,corps account to paragraph 7#c7 of such account to carry out program integrity activities related to the ,job ,corps program3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred under this subsection shall be available to the ,secretary to carry out program integrity activities directly or through grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts and other arrangements with ,states and other appropriate entities3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred under the authority provided by this subsection shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #ajg4 7a7 ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #j4ge percent from each appropriation made available in this ,act identified in subsection 7b7 in order to carry out evaluations of any of the programs or activities that are funded under such accounts4 ,any funds reserved under this section shall be transferred to ,departmental ,management for use by the ,office of the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer within the ,department of ,labor1 and shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be available if the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer of the ,department of ,labor submits a plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate describing the evaluations to be carried out #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7b7 ,the accounts referred to in subsection 7a7 are3 ,training and ,employment ,services1 ,job ,corps1 ,community ,service ,employment for ,older ,americans1 ,state ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service ,operations1 ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 ,wage and ,hour ,division1 ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs1 ,office of ,labor ,management ,standards1 ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration1 ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy1 funding made available to the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs and ,women's ,bureau within the ,departmental ,management1 ,salaries and ,expenses account1 and ,veterans' ,employment and ,training4 #ajh4 7a7 ,section #g of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjg7 shall be applied as if the following text is part of such section3 7s7 7#a7 ,the provisions of this section shall not apply for a period of #b years after the occurrence of a major disaster to any employee-- 7,a7 employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster1 by an employer not engaged1 directly or through an affiliate1 in underwriting1 selling1 or marketing property1 casualty1 or liability insurance policies or contracts2 7,b7 who receives from such employer on average weekly compensation of not less than #eia4jj per week or any minimum weekly amount established by the ,secretary1 whichever is greater1 for the number of weeks such employee is engaged in any of the activities described in subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 whose duties include any of the following3 7i7 interviewing insured individuals1 individuals who suffered injuries or other damages or losses arising from or relating to a disaster1 witnesses1 or physicians2 7ii7 inspecting property damage or reviewing factual information to prepare damage estimates2 7iii7 evaluating and making recommendations regarding coverage or compensability of claims or determining liability or value aspects of claims2 7iv7 negotiating settlements2 or 7v7 making recommendations regarding litigation4 7#b7 ,the exemption in this subsection shall not affect the exemption provided by section #ac7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 the term major disaster means any disaster or catastrophe declared or designated by any ,state or ,federal agency or department2 7,b7 the term employee employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster means an individual who timely secured or secures a license required by applicable law to engage in and perform the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of paragraph 7#a77;,c7 relating to a major disaster1 and is employed by an employer that maintains worker compensation insurance coverage or protection for its employees1 if required by applicable law1 and withholds applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local income and payroll taxes from the wages1 salaries and any benefits of such employees2 and 7,c7 the term affiliate means a company that1 by reason of ownership or control of #be percent or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities of one or more companies1 directly or indirectly1 controls1 is controlled by1 or is under common control with1 another company4 4 7b7 ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aji4 7a7 ,flexibility with respect to the crossing of ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants working in the seafood industry 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 if a petition for ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants filed by an employer in the seafood industry is granted1 the employer may bring the nonimmigrants described in the petition into the ,united ,states at any time during the #abj-;day period beginning on the start date for which the employer is seeking the services of the nonimmigrants without filing another petition4 7#b7 ,requirements for crossings after #ijth day ,an employer in the seafood industry may not bring ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants into the ,united ,states after the date that is #ij days after the start date for which the employer is seeking the services of the nonimmigrants unless the employer-- 7,a7 completes a new assessment of the local labor market by-- 7i7 listing job orders in local newspapers on #b separate ,sundays2 and 7ii7 posting the job opportunity on the appropriate ,department of ,labor ,electronic ,job ,registry and at the employer's place of employment2 and 7,b7 offers the job to an equally or better qualified ,united ,states worker who-- 7i7 applies for the job2 and 7ii7 will be available at the time and place of need4 7#c7 ,exemption from rules with respect to staggering ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall not consider an employer in the seafood industry who brings ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants into the ,united ,states during the #abj-;day period specified in paragraph 7#a7 to be staggering the date of need in violation of section #fee4bj7;d7 of title #bj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other applicable provision of law4 7b7 ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants defined ,in this section1 the term ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants means aliens admitted to the ,united ,states pursuant to section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77,b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77,b774 #aaj4 ,the determination of prevailing wage for the purposes of the ,h-#b;,b program shall be the greater of--7#a7 the actual wage level paid by the employer to other employees with similar experience and qualifications for such position in the same location2 or 7#b7 the prevailing wage level for the occupational classification of the position in the geographic area in which the ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrant will be employed1 based on the best information available at the time of filing the petition4 ,in the determination of prevailing wage for the purposes of the ,h-#b;,b program1 the ,secretary shall accept private wage surveys even in instances where ,occupational ,employment ,statistics survey data are available unless the ,secretary determines that the methodology and data in the provided survey are not statistically supported4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to enforce the definition of corresponding employment found in #bj ,,cfr #fee4e or the three-fourths guarantee rule definition found in #bj ,,cfr #fee4bj1 or any references thereto4 ,further1 for the purpose of regulating admission of temporary workers under the ,h-#b;,b program1 the definition of temporary need shall be that provided in #h ,,cfr #bad4b7;h77#f77;ii77,b74 #aab4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may furnish through grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and other arrangements1 up to #dej1jjj of excess personal property1 at a value determined by the ,secretary1 to apprenticeship programs for the purpose of training apprentices in those programs4 #aac4 7a7 ,the ,act entitled ,an ,act to create a ,department of ,labor1 approved ,march #d1 #aiac 7#cg ,stat4 #gcf1 chapter #ada7 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor is authorized to employ law enforcement officers or special agents to-- 7#a7 provide protection for the ,secretary of ,labor during the workday of the ,secretary and during any activity that is preliminary or postliminary to the performance of official duties by the ,secretary2 7#b7 provide protection1 incidental to the protection provided to the ,secretary1 to a member of the immediate family of the ,secretary who is participating in an activity or event relating to the official duties of the ,secretary2 7#c7 provide continuous protection to the ,secretary 7including during periods not described in paragraph 7#a77 and to the members of the immediate family of the ,secretary if there is a unique and articulable threat of physical harm1 in accordance with guidelines established by the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 provide protection to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,labor or another senior officer representing the ,secretary of ,labor at a public event if there is a unique and articulable threat of physical harm1 in accordance with guidelines established by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary of ,labor may authorize a law enforcement officer or special agent employed under subsection 7a71 for the purpose of performing the duties authorized under subsection 7a71 to-- 7#a7 carry firearms2 7#b7 make arrests without a warrant for any offense against the ,united ,states committed in the presence of such officer or special agent2 7#c7 perform protective intelligence work1 including identifying and mitigating potential threats and conducting advance work to review security matters relating to sites and events2 7#d7 coordinate with local law enforcement agencies2 and 7#e7 initiate criminal and other investigations into potential threats to the security of the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,labor4 7c7 ,compliance with guidelines ,a law enforcement officer or special agent employed under subsection 7a7 shall exercise any authority provided under this section in accordance with any-- 7#a7 guidelines issued by the ,attorney ,general2 and 7#b7 guidelines prescribed by the ,secretary of ,labor4 4 7b7 ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aad4 ,the ,secretary is authorized to dispose of or divest1 by any means the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including an agreement or partnership to construct a new ,job ,corps center1 all or a portion of the real property on which the ,treasure ,island ,job ,corps ,center and the ,gary ,job ,corps ,center are situated4 ,any sale or other disposition1 to include any associated construction project1 will not be subject to any requirement of any ,federal law or regulation relating to the disposition of ,federal real property or relating to ,federal procurement1 including but not limited to subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #dj of the ,united ,states ,code1 subchapter ,v of chapter #aai of title #db of the ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cc of division ,c of subtitle ,i of title #da of the ,united ,states ,code4 ,the net proceeds of such a sale shall be transferred to the ,secretary1 which shall be available until expended for such project to carry out the ,job ,corps ,program on ,treasure ,island and the ,job ,corps ,program in and around ,san ,marcos1 ,texas1 respectively4 #aae4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to-- 7#a7 alter or terminate the ,interagency ,agreement between the ,united ,states ,department of ,labor and the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture2 7#b7 close any of the ,civilian ,conservation ,centers1 except if such closure is necessary to prevent the endangerment of the health and safety of the students1 the capacity of the program is retained1 and the requirements of section #aei7;j7 of the ,,wioa are met2 or 7#c7 close any ,job ,corps ,centers1 except if such closure meets the criterion entitled ,long-,term ,center ,performance or the criterion entitled ,evaluation of ,continuing ,center ,operations established by #ha ,,fr #abebi1 the capacity of the program is retained1 and the requirements of section #aei7;j7 of the ,,wioa are met4 7,,rescission7 #aaf4 ,of the unobligated funds available under section #bhf7s77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b771 #bjf1jjj1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,labor ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,,ii ,,department ,,of ,,health ,,and ,,human ,,services ,health resources and services administration ,,primary ,,health ,,care ,for carrying out titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7referred to in this ,act as the ,,phs ,act7 with respect to primary health care and the ,native ,hawaiian ,health ,care ,act of #aihh1 #a1heh1ggb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no more than #a1jjj1jjj shall be available until expended for carrying out the provisions of section #bbd7o7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than #abj1jjj1jjj shall be available until expended for carrying out subsections 7g7 through 7n7 and 7q7 of section #bbd of the ,,phs ,act1 and for expenses incurred by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this ,act as ,,hhs7 pertaining to administrative claims made under such law4 ,,health ,,workforce ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,vii1 and ,,viii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to the health workforce1 sections #aabh;,e and #aiba of the ,social ,security ,act1 and the ,health ,care ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aihf1 #a1dac1ggf1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,health ,workforce in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that section #gea7;j77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act and the proportional funding amounts in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #gef7;f7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that for any program operating under section #gea of the ,,phs ,act on or before ,january #a1 #bjji1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 may hereafter waive any of the requirements contained in sections #gea7;d77#b77;,a7 and #gea7;d77#b77;,b7 of such ,act for the full project period of a grant under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that section #gef7;c7 of the ,,phs ,act shall apply to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #gef7;a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds shall be available for section #cdj;,g-#a of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that fees collected for the disclosure of information under section #dbg7;b7 of the ,health ,care ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aihf and sections #aabh;,e7d77#b7 and #aiba of the ,social ,security ,act shall be sufficient to recover the full costs of operating the programs authorized by such sections and shall remain available until expended for the ,national ,practitioner ,data ,bank3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred to this account to carry out section #hdf and subpart #c of part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,phs ,act may be used to make prior year adjustments to awards made under such section and subpart3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the ,national ,health ,service ,corps 7,,nhsc7 shall remain available until expended for the purposes of providing primary health services1 assigning ,,nhsc participants to expand the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services1 notwithstanding the assignment priorities and limitations under sections #ccc7;a77#a77;,d71 #ccc7;b71 and #ccc;,a7a77#a77;,b77ii7 of the ,,phs ,act1 and making payments under the ,,nhsc ,loan ,repayment ,program under section #cch;,b of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 within the amount made available for the ,,nhsc1 not less than #ac percent shall remain available until expended for the purposes of making payments under the ,,nhsc ,loan ,repayment ,program under section #cch;,b of the ,,phs ,act to individuals participating in such program who provide primary health services in ,indian ,health ,service facilities1 ,tribally-,operated #fch ,health ,programs1 and ,urban ,indian ,health ,programs 7as those terms are defined by the ,secretary71 notwithstanding the assignment priorities and limitations under section #ccc7;b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 and #h1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for payments to individuals participating in such program who provide primary health services in ,maternity ,care ,health ,professional ,target ,areas1 as determined by the ,secretary1 notwithstanding the assignment priorities and limitations under section #ccc7;b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of the previous two provisos1 section #cca7;a77#c77;,d7 of the ,,phs ,act shall be applied as if the term primary health services includes clinical substance use disorder treatment services1 including those provided by masters level1 licensed substance use disorder treatment counselors3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the ,nurse ,practitioner ,optional ,fellowship ,program shall be available to make grants to establish1 expand1 or maintain optional community-based nurse practitioner fellowship programs that are accredited or in the accreditation process1 with a preference for those in ,federally ,qualified ,health ,centers1 for practicing postgraduate nurse practitioners in primary care or behavioral health3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for ,pediatric ,specialty ,loan ,repayment shall remain available until expended for activities under section #gge of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,united ,states may recover liquidated damages in an amount determined by the formula under section #cch;,e7c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act if an individual either fails to begin or complete the service obligated by a contract under section #gge7;b7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of section #gge7;c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 the ,secretary may include other mental and behavioral health disciplines as the ,secretary deems appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may terminate a contract entered into under section #gge of the ,,phs ,act in the same manner articulated in section #bjf of this title for fiscal year #bjbf contracts entered into under section #cch;,b of the ,,phs ,act4 ,amounts made available for ,medical ,student ,education shall remain available until expended for grants to public institutions of higher education to expand or support graduate education for physicians provided by such institutions1 including funding for infrastructure development1 maintenance1 equipment1 and minor renovations or alterations3 ,provided1 ,that1 in awarding such grants1 the ,secretary shall give priority to public institutions of higher education located in ,states with a projected primary care provider shortage1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that grants so awarded are limited to such public institutions of higher education in ,states in the top quartile of ,states with a projected primary care provider shortage1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the minimum amount of a grant so awarded to such an institution shall be not less than #a1jjj1jjj per year3 ,provided further1 ,that such a grant may be awarded for a period not to exceed #e years3 ,provided further1 ,that such a grant awarded with respect to a year to such an institution shall be subject to a matching requirement of non-,federal funds in an amount that is not more than #aj percent of the total amount of ,federal funds provided in the grant to such institution with respect to such year4 ,,maternal ,,and ,,child ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,xi1 ,,xii1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to maternal and child health and title ,v of the ,social ,security ,act1 #a1aha1fhj1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,maternal and ,child ,health in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding sections #ejb7;a77#a7 and #ejb7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 amounts made available for ,special ,projects of ,regional and ,national ,significance shall be available for carrying out special projects of regional and national significance pursuant to section #eja7;a77#b7 of such ,act and #aj1bgf1jjj shall be available for projects described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of section #eja7;a77#c7 of such ,act1 and the budget activities specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 shall be funded in the amounts specified in such table4 ,,ryan ,,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,,program ,for carrying out title ,,xxvi of the ,,phs ,act with respect to the ,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids program1 #b1ega1jda1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,program in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 of which the amounts made available for ,emergency ,assistance 7,part ,a7 and ,comprehensive ,care ,programs 7,part ,b7 shall remain available to the ,secretary through ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 for parts ,a and ,b of title ,,xxvi of the ,,phs ,act1 and of which the amounts made available for the ,,aids ,drug ,assistance ,program 7,,adap7 shall be for ,state ,,aids ,drug ,assistance ,programs under the authority of section #bfaf or #caa7;c7 of such ,act2 and of which the amounts made available for ,ending the ,,hiv_/,,aids ,epidemic ,initiative shall remain available until expended and shall be available to the ,secretary for carrying out a program of grants and contracts under title ,,xxvi or section #caa7;c7 of such ,act focused on ending the nationwide ,,hiv_/,,aids epidemic1 with any grants issued under such section #caa7;c7 administered in conjunction with title ,,xxvi of the ,,phs ,act1 including the limitation on administrative expenses4 ,,health ,,systems ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,xii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health care systems1 and the ,stem ,cell ,therapeutic and ,research ,act of #bjje1 #abg1jji1jjj1 of which #abb1jjj shall be available until expended for facility renovations and other facilities-related expenses of the ,hansen's ,disease ,program3 ,provided1 ,that during the period covered by this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may collect registration fees from members of the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network 7in this title referred to as ,,optn71 authorized under section #cgb of the ,,phs ,act1 for each transplant candidate such members place on the list described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i7 of such section1 including directly or through awards made under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 of such section3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees may be credited to this account1 to remain available until expended1 to support the operation of the ,,optn3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may distribute fees collected pursuant to the first proviso under this heading among the awardee or awardees described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 of section #cgb of the ,,phs ,act as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,,rural ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to rural health1 section #dbg7;a7 of the ,federal ,coal ,mine ,health and ,safety ,act of #aifi1 and sections #gaa and #ahbj of the ,social ,security ,act1 #cib1ijg1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified1 other than for ,rural ,hospital ,provider ,assistance ,program1 in the ,final ,bill column for ,rural ,health in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 of which the amounts made available for ,rural ,hospital ,flexibility ,grants shall come from general revenues1 notwithstanding section #ahbj7;j7 of the ,social ,security ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available under this paragraph for ,rural ,hospital ,flexibility ,grants1 up to #bb1idb1jjj shall be available for the ,small ,rural ,hospital ,improvement ,program for quality improvement and adoption of health information technology1 no less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be available to award grants to public or non-profit private entities for the ,rural ,emergency ,hospital ,technical ,assistance ,program1 and up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be to carry out section #ahbj7;g77#f7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 with funds provided for grants under section #ahbj7;g77#f7 available for the purchase and implementation of telehealth services and other efforts to improve health care coordination for rural veterans between rural providers and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available for ,state ,offices of ,rural ,health shall be available notwithstanding section #cch;,j7k7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts for the ,rural ,residency ,planning and ,development ,program shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,in addition to amounts otherwise available for the same purpose1 #be1jjj1jjj1 for making payments to eligible hospitals for the maintenance of health care providers3 ,provided1 ,that eligible hospitals receiving such payment shall meet the following criteria3 7#a7 have no more than #ej inpatient beds and 7#b7 have an established wage index value of less than #j4ij as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #ahhf7;d77#c77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#c77;,e773 ,provided further1 ,that up to #aj percent of funds made available in this paragraph may be used by eligible hospitals for administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that payment amounts to eligible hospitals shall be calculated by dividing available funding equally among such eligible hospitals4 ,,family ,,planning ,for carrying out the program under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act to provide for voluntary family planning projects1 #bhf1dgi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that amounts provided to said projects under such title shall not be expended for abortions1 that all pregnancy counseling shall be nondirective1 and that such amounts shall not be expended for any activity 7including the publication or distribution of literature7 that in any way tends to promote public support or opposition to any legislative proposal or candidate for public office4 ,,hrsa-,,wide ,,activities ,,and ,,program ,,support ,for carrying out title ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and for cross-cutting activities and program support for activities funded in other appropriations included in this ,act for the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 #a1jgf1aha1jjj1 of which #de1eej1jjj shall be for expenses necessary for the ,office for the ,advancement of ,telehealth1 including grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements for the advancement of telehealth activities3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used to supplement program support funding provided under the headings ,primary ,health ,care1 ,health ,workforce1 ,maternal and ,child ,health1 ,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,program1 ,health ,systems1 and ,rural ,health3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #heg1gic1jjj shall be used for the projects financing the construction and renovation 7including equipment7 of health care and other facilities1 and for the projects financing one-time grants that support health-related activities1 including training and information technology1 and in the amounts specified in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available for projects described in the preceding proviso shall be subject to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act or section #bje of this ,act4 ,,vaccine ,,injury ,,compensation ,,program ,,trust ,,fund ,for payments from the ,vaccine ,injury ,compensation ,program ,trust ,fund 7the ,trust ,fund71 such sums as may be necessary for claims associated with vaccine-related injury or death with respect to vaccines administered after ,september #cj1 #aihh1 pursuant to subtitle #b of title ,,xxi of the ,,phs ,act1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that for necessary administrative expenses1 not to exceed #ae1bjj1jjj shall be available from the ,trust ,fund to the ,secretary4 ,centers for disease control and prevention ,,immunization ,,and ,,respiratory ,,diseases ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xxi1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act1 and titles ,,ii and ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 with respect to immunization and respiratory diseases1 #caf1ija1jjj4 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,,viral ,,hepatitis1 ,,sexually ,,transmitted ,,diseases1 ,,and ,,tuberculosis ,,prevention ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xxiii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to ,,hiv_/,,aids1 viral hepatitis1 sexually transmitted diseases1 and tuberculosis prevention1 #a1chd1jef1jjj4 ,,emerging ,,and ,,zoonotic ,,infectious ,,diseases ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act1 and titles ,,ii and ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 with respect to emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases1 #gbi1bgb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #a1jjj1jjj from amounts made available for ,quarantine appropriations shall remain available until expended to pay for the transportation1 medical care1 treatment1 and other related costs of persons quarantined or isolated under ,federal or ,state quarantine law4 ,,chronic ,,disease ,,prevention ,,and ,,health ,,promotion ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xi1 ,,xv1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to chronic disease prevention and health promotion1 #ihc1hcj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be available for making grants under section #aeji of the ,,phs ,act for not less than #ba ,states1 ,tribes1 or ,tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the proportional funding requirements under section #aejc7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds made available under this heading4 ,,birth ,,defects1 ,,developmental ,,disabilities1 ,,disabilities ,,and ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xi1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to birth defects1 developmental disabilities1 disabilities and health1 #bje1jfj1jjj4 ,,public ,,health ,,scientific ,,services ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health statistics1 surveillance1 health informatics1 and workforce development1 #gbd1eec1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 #db1idd1jjj shall be from funds available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act for health statistics4 ,,environmental ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to environmental health1 #aia1hej1jjj4 ,,injury ,,prevention ,,and ,,control ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to injury prevention and control1 #gfa1cgi1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,for ,,occupational ,,safety ,,and ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act1 sections #aja1 #ajb1 #ajc1 #bja1 #bjb1 #bjc1 #cja1 and #eja of the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,act1 section #ac of the ,mine ,improvement and ,new ,emergency ,response ,act1 and sections #bj1 #ba1 and #bb of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act1 with respect to occupational safety and health1 #cff1hjj1jjj4 ,,energy ,,employees ,,occupational ,,illness ,,compensation ,,program ,for necessary expenses to administer the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act1 #ee1ceh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that this amount shall be available consistent with the provision regarding administrative expenses in section #aea7;b7 of division ,b1 title ,i of ,public ,law #ajf-eed4 ,,global ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to global health1 #fib1hdc1jjj1 of which3 7#a7 the amounts made available for the ,global ,,hiv_/,,aids ,program shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 the amounts made available for the ,global ,public ,health ,protection shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries4 ,,public ,,health ,,preparedness ,,and ,,response ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xxviii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to public health preparedness and response1 and for expenses necessary to support activities related to countering potential biological1 nuclear1 radiological1 and chemical threats to civilian populations1 #iac1bjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7referred to in this title as ,,cdc7 or the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry may detail staff without reimbursement to support an activation of the ,,cdc ,emergency ,operations ,center1 so long as the ,director or ,administrator1 as applicable1 provides a notice to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #ae days of the use of this authority1 a full report within #cj days after use of this authority which includes the number of staff and funding level broken down by the originating center and number of days detailed1 and an update of such report every #ahj days until staff are no longer on detail without reimbursement to the ,,cdc ,emergency ,operations ,center4 ,,buildings ,,and ,,facilities 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for acquisition of real property1 equipment1 construction1 installation1 demolition1 and renovation of facilities1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to this account in this or any prior ,act that are available for the acquisition of real property or for construction or improvement of facilities shall be available to make improvements on non-federally owned property1 provided that any improvements that are not adjacent to federally owned property do not exceed #b1ejj1jjj1 and that the primary benefit of such improvements accrues to ,,cdc3 ,provided further1 ,that funds previously set-aside by ,,cdc for repair and upgrade of the ,lake ,lynn ,experimental ,mine and ,laboratory shall be used to acquire a replacement mine safety research facility3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available to this account in this or any prior ,act that are available for the acquisition of real property or for construction or improvement of facilities in conjunction with the new replacement mine safety research facility shall be available to make improvements on non-federally owned property1 provided that any improvements that are not adjacent to federally owned property do not exceed #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 the prior year unobligated balance of any amounts assigned to former employees in accounts of ,,cdc made available for ,individual ,learning ,accounts shall be credited to and merged with the amounts made available under this heading to support the replacement of the mine safety research facility4 ,,cdc-,,wide ,,activities ,,and ,,program ,,support 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii and ,,xix1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act and for cross-cutting activities and program support for activities funded in other appropriations included in this ,act for the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 #cif1egj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available for ,public ,health ,infrastructure and ,capacity appropriations shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 of section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading and in all other accounts of the ,,cdc3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available for ,infectious ,diseases ,rapid ,response ,reserve ,fund appropriations shall remain available until expended and shall be available to the ,director of the ,,cdc for deposit in the ,infectious ,diseases ,rapid ,response ,reserve ,fund established by section #bca of division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bde3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be used to support a contract for the operation and maintenance of an aircraft in direct support of activities throughout ,,cdc to ensure the agency is prepared to address public health preparedness emergencies3 ,provided further1 ,that employees of ,,cdc or the ,public ,health ,service1 both civilian and commissioned officers1 detailed to ,states1 municipalities1 or other organizations under authority of section #bad of the ,,phs ,act1 or in overseas assignments1 shall be treated as non-,federal employees for reporting purposes only and shall not be included within any personnel ceiling applicable to the ,agency1 ,service1 or ,,hhs during the period of detail or assignment3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,cdc may use up to #aj1jjj from amounts appropriated to ,,cdc in this ,act for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,director of ,,cdc3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 such sums as may be derived from authorized user fees1 which shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 authorized user fees from the ,vessel ,sanitation ,program and the ,respirator ,certification ,program shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,national institutes of health ,,national ,,cancer ,,institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to cancer1 #g1ceb1aei1jjj1 of which up to #cj1jjj1jjj may be used for facilities repairs and improvements at the ,national ,cancer ,institute--,frederick ,federally ,funded ,research and ,development ,center in ,frederick1 ,maryland4 ,,national ,,heart1 ,,lung1 ,,and ,,blood ,,institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to cardiovascular1 lung1 and blood diseases1 and blood and blood products1 #c1iij1cde1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,dental ,,and ,,craniofacial ,,research ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to dental and craniofacial diseases1 #ebe1afc1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,diabetes ,,and ,,digestive ,,and ,,kidney ,,diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to diabetes and digestive and kidney disease1 #b1cbf1gba1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,neurological ,,disorders ,,and ,,stroke ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to neurological disorders and stroke1 #b1hjd1ibe1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,allergy ,,and ,,infectious ,,diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to allergy and infectious diseases1 #f1ehe1bgi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #bgj1jjj1jjj is provided for research to develop universal flu vaccines4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,general ,,medical ,,sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to general medical sciences1 #c1bfi1fgi1jjj1 of which #a1dbg1dhb1jjj shall be from funds available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #dej1ief1jjj is provided for the ,institutional ,development ,awards program4 ,,eunice ,,kennedy ,,shriver ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,child ,,health ,,and ,,human ,,development ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to child health and human development1 #a1gfi1jgh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #fc1djj1jjj is provided for the ,implementing a ,maternal health and ,pregnancy ,outcomes ,vision for ,everyone 7,,improve7 ,initiative4 ,,national ,,eye ,,institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to eye diseases and visual disorders1 #hif1edi1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,environmental ,,health ,,sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to environmental health sciences1 #iac1igi1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,on ,,aging ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to aging1 #d1eag1fbc1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,arthritis ,,and ,,musculoskeletal ,,and ,,skin ,,diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases1 #fhe1dfe1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,on ,,deafness ,,and ,,other ,,communication ,,disorders ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to deafness and other communication disorders1 #ecd1ccc1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,nursing ,,research ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to nursing research1 #aig1fic1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,on ,,alcohol ,,abuse ,,and ,,alcoholism ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to alcohol abuse and alcoholism1 #eie1cah1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,on ,,drug ,,abuse ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to drug abuse1 #a1ffb1fie1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,mental ,,health ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to mental health1 #b1ahi1hdc1jjj4 ,,national ,,human ,,genome ,,research ,,institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to human genome research1 #ffc1bjj1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,biomedical ,,imaging ,,and ,,bioengineering ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to biomedical imaging and bioengineering research1 #ddj1fbg1jjj4 ,,national ,,center ,,for ,,complementary ,,and ,,integrative ,,health ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to complementary and integrative health1 #agj1chd1jjj4 ,,national ,,institute ,,on ,,minority ,,health ,,and ,,health ,,disparities ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to minority health and health disparities research1 #ech1cie1jjj4 ,,john ,e4 ,,fogarty ,,international ,,center ,for carrying out the activities of the ,john ,e4 ,fogarty ,international ,center 7described in subpart #b of part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act71 #ie1afb1jjj4 ,,national ,,library ,,of ,,medicine ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health information communications1 #dig1edh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts available for improvement of information systems1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that in this fiscal year1 the ,national ,library of ,medicine may enter into personal services contracts for the provision of services in facilities owned1 operated1 or constructed under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,institutes of ,health 7referred to in this title as ,,nih74 ,,national ,,center ,,for ,,advancing ,,translational ,,sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to translational sciences1 #idb1cbc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #ge1jjj1jjj shall be available to implement section #dhj of the ,,phs ,act1 relating to the ,cures ,acceleration ,network3 ,provided further1 ,that at least #fbi1efj1jjj is provided to the ,clinical and ,translational ,sciences ,awards program4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,director 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for carrying out the responsibilities of the ,office of the ,director1 ,,nih1 #b1dfb1iad1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funding shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed #bi passenger motor vehicles for replacement only3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds credited to the ,,nih ,management ,fund shall remain available for one fiscal year after the fiscal year in which they are deposited3 ,provided further1 ,that #ahj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,environmental ,influences on ,child ,health ,outcomes study3 ,provided further1 ,that #egb1dja1jjj shall be available for the ,common ,fund established under section #djb;,a7c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided1 #aj1jjj shall be for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,director of the ,,nih3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office of ,,aids ,research within the ,office of the ,director of the ,,nih may spend up to #h1jjj1jjj to make grants for construction or renovation of facilities as provided for in section #bced7;a77#e77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #hj1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out section #djd;,i of the ,,phs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhck71 relating to biomedical and behavioral research facilities3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for the ,office of ,inspector ,general for oversight of grant programs and operations of the ,,nih1 including agency efforts to ensure the integrity of its grant application evaluation and selection processes1 and shall be in addition to funds otherwise made available for oversight of the ,,nih3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading are also available to establish1 operate1 and support the ,research ,policy ,board authorized by section #bjcd7;f7 of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ajf1dhj1jjj is provided for the ,office of ,research on ,women's ,health and such funds shall also be available for making grants to serve and promote the interests of women in research1 and the ,director of such ,office may1 in making such grants1 use the authorities available to ,,nih ,institutes and ,centers4 ,in addition to other funds appropriated for the ,office of the ,director1 #ab1fjj1jjj is appropriated from the #aj-year ,pediatric ,research ,initiative ,fund described in section #ijjh of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ijjh71 for the purpose of carrying out section #djb7;b77#g77;,b77ii7 of the ,,phs ,act 7relating to pediatric research74 ,,buildings ,,and ,,facilities ,for the study of1 construction of1 demolition of1 renovation of1 and acquisition of equipment for1 facilities of or used by ,,nih1 including the acquisition of real property1 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,nih ,,innovation ,,account1 ,,cures ,,act 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the purposes described in section #ajja7;b77#d7 of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act1 in addition to amounts available for such purposes in the appropriations provided to the ,,nih in this ,act1 #bbf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are appropriated pursuant to section #ajja7;b77#c7 of such ,act1 are to be derived from amounts transferred under section #ajja7;b77#b77;,a7 of such ,act1 and may be transferred by the ,director of the ,,nih to other accounts of the ,,nih solely for the purposes provided in such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,director of the ,,nih that funds transferred pursuant to the previous proviso are not necessary for the purposes provided1 such amounts may be transferred back to the ,account3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 ,,advanced ,,research ,,projects ,,agency ,,for ,,health ,for carrying out section #cja and part ,j of title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to advanced research projects for health1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,substance abuse and mental health services administration ,,mental ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to mental health1 the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act1 and the ,,support for ,patients and ,communities ,act1 #b1gij1djg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #ajj1hhg1jjj shall be for the ,national ,child ,traumatic ,stress ,initiative3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #iia1ecb1jjj shall be for the ,mental ,health ,block ,grant3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #acb1jjj1jjj shall be for ,children's ,mental ,health ,services3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #ff1fce1jjj shall be for ,projects for ,assistance in ,transition from ,homelessness3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #ebj;,a7f77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 no funds appropriated for carrying out section #ebj;,a shall be available for carrying out section #aiga of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 #ba1jci1jjj shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to carry out subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act to fund section #aibj7;b7 technical assistance1 national data1 data collection and evaluation activities1 and further that the total available under this ,act for section #aibj7;b7 activities shall not exceed #e percent of the amounts appropriated for subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading for subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act1 at least #e percent shall be available to support evidence-based crisis systems3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out the ,children's ,mental ,health ,services program may be used to carry out demonstration grants or contracts for early interventions with persons not more than #be years of age at clinical high risk of developing a first episode of psychosis3 ,provided further1 ,that section #ebj;,e7b77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated in this ,act for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that #che1ejj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh for grants to communities and community organizations who meet criteria for ,certified ,community ,behavioral ,health ,clinics pursuant to section #bbc7;a7 of ,public ,law #aac-ic3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided for section #aiaa of the ,,phs ,act shall be subject to section #bda of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the budget activities specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 shall be funded in the amounts specified as appropriations in such table3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for #ihh ,lifeline appropriations shall be for the purposes described in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #ba1dbj1jjj shall be to carry out section #bbd of the ,protecting ,access to ,medicare ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ic2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;aa #bb note74 ,,substance ,,abuse ,,treatment ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,v of the ,,phs ,act with respect to substance abuse treatment and title ,,xix of such ,act with respect to substance abuse treatment and prevention1 section #ajjc of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act1 and the ,,support for ,patients and ,communities ,act1 #d1jia1jih1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #a1eie1jjj1jjj shall be for carrying out section #ajjc of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of such amount in the preceding proviso not less than #d4be percent shall be made available to ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 the following amounts shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act3 7#a7 #gi1bjj1jjj to carry out subpart ,,ii of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act to fund section #aice7;b7 technical assistance1 national data1 data collection and evaluation activities1 and further that the total available under this ,act for section #aice7;b7 activities shall not exceed #e percent of the amounts appropriated for subpart ,,ii of part ,b of title ,,xix2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj to evaluate substance abuse treatment programs3 ,provided further1 ,that #efb1bai1jjj shall be for programs of regional and national significance1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 other than amounts specified in such table as ,,phs ,evaluation ,funds3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided for section #aiba of the ,,phs ,act or ,state ,opioid ,response ,grants shall be subject to section #bda of such ,act4 ,,substance ,,abuse ,,prevention ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,v of the ,,phs ,act with respect to substance abuse prevention1 #bdj1hgi1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,,health ,,surveillance ,,and ,,program ,,support ,for program support and cross-cutting activities that supplement activities funded under the headings ,mental ,health1 ,substance ,abuse ,treatment1 and ,substance ,abuse ,prevention in carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act and the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act in the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 #aga1eff1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #ed1caa1jjj shall be used for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available for projects described in the preceding proviso shall be subject to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act or section #bje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 #ca1dbh1jjj shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to supplement funds available to carry out national surveys on drug abuse and mental health1 to collect and analyze program data1 and to conduct public awareness and technical assistance activities3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in addition1 fees may be collected for the costs of publications1 data1 data tabulations1 and data analysis completed under title ,v of the ,,phs ,act and provided to a public or private entity upon request1 which shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until expended for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this ,act for carrying out section #eja7o7 of the ,,phs ,act shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading 7other than amounts specified in the first proviso under this heading7 may be used to supplement program support funding provided under the headings ,mental ,health1 ,substance ,abuse ,treatment1 and ,substance ,abuse ,prevention4 ,agency for healthcare research and quality ,,healthcare ,,research ,,and ,,quality ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,ix of the ,,phs ,act1 part ,a of title ,,xi of the ,social ,security ,act1 and section #ajac of the ,medicare ,prescription ,drug1 ,improvement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjjc1 #cde1chj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that section #idg7;c7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply in fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 amounts received from ,freedom of ,information ,act fees1 reimbursable and interagency agreements1 and the sale of data shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,,grants ,,to ,,states ,,for ,,medicaid ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,,xi and ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 #ejh1adh1gia1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,in addition1 for carrying out such titles after ,may #ca1 #bjbf1 for the last quarter of fiscal year #bjbf for unanticipated costs incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended4 ,in addition1 for carrying out such titles for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjbg1 #caf1ead1gbe1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,payment under such title ,,xix may be made for any quarter with respect to a ,state plan or plan amendment in effect during such quarter1 if submitted in or prior to such quarter and approved in that or any subsequent quarter4 ,,payments ,,to ,,the ,,health ,,care ,,trust ,,funds ,for payment to the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as provided under sections #bag7;g71 #ahdd1 and #ahfj;,d-#af of the ,social ,security ,act1 sections #ajc7;c7 and #aaa7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,amendments of #aife1 section #bgh7;d77#c7 of ,public ,law #ig-bdh1 and for administrative expenses incurred pursuant to section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #eic1hag1jjj1jjj4 ,in addition1 for making matching payments under section #ahdd and benefit payments under section #ahfj;,d-#af of the ,social ,security ,act that were not anticipated in budget estimates1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,,program ,,management ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,,xi1 ,,xviii1 ,,xix1 and ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act1 titles ,,xiii and ,,xxvii of the ,,phs ,act1 the ,clinical ,laboratory ,improvement ,amendments of #aihh1 and other responsibilities of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 not to exceed #c1ffi1gdd1jjj to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as authorized by section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act2 together with all funds collected in accordance with section #cec of the ,,phs ,act and section #aheg7;e77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 funds retained by the ,secretary pursuant to section #ahic7;h7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 and such sums as may be collected from authorized user fees and the sale of data1 which shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that all funds derived in accordance with #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja from organizations established under title ,,xiii of the ,,phs ,act shall be credited to and available for carrying out the purposes of this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is directed to collect fees in fiscal year #bjbf from ,medicare ,advantage organizations pursuant to section #aheg7;e77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act and from eligible organizations with risk-sharing contracts under section #ahgf of that ,act pursuant to section #ahgf7k77#d77;,d7 of that ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #cig1ccd1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and shall be available for the ,survey and ,certification ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts available under this heading to support quality improvement organizations 7as defined in section #aaeb of the ,social ,security ,act7 shall not exceed the amount specifically provided for such purpose under this heading in division ,h of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada74 ,,health ,,care ,,fraud ,,and ,,abuse ,,control ,,account ,in addition to amounts otherwise available for program integrity and program management1 #ida1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as authorized by section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 of which #fii1jeh1jjj shall be for the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services program integrity activities1 of which #ajh1gce1jjj shall be for the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,office of ,inspector ,general to carry out fraud and abuse activities authorized by section #ahag7k77#c7 of such ,act1 and of which #acc1bjg1jjj shall be for the ,department of ,justice to carry out fraud and abuse activities authorized by section #ahag7k77#c7 of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the report required by section #ahag7k77#e7 of the ,social ,security ,act for fiscal year #bjbf shall include measures of the operational efficiency and impact on fraud1 waste1 and abuse in the ,medicare1 ,medicaid1 and ,,chip programs for the funds provided by this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #caa1jjj1jjj is provided to meet the terms of a concurrent resolution on the budget1 and #fcj1jjj1jjj is additional new budget authority specified for purposes of a concurrent resolution on the budget for additional health care fraud and abuse control activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide not less than #ce1jjj1jjj from amounts made available under this heading and amounts made available for fiscal year #bjbf under section #ahag7k77#c77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act for the ,senior ,medicare ,patrol program to combat health care fraud and abuse4 ,administration for children and families ,,payments ,,to ,,states ,,for ,,child ,,support ,,enforcement ,,and ,,family ,,support ,,programs ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,i1 ,,iv-,d1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 #d1adg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 and for such purposes for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjbg1 #a1hjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for carrying out1 after ,may #ca of the current fiscal year1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,i1 ,,iv-,d1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 for the last #c months of the current fiscal year for unanticipated costs1 incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,,low ,,income ,,home ,,energy ,,assistance ,for making payments under subsections 7b7 and 7d7 of section #bfjb of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq471 #d1jde1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bfji;,a7a7 of such ,act1 not more than #i1fjj1jjj may be reserved by the ,secretary for technical assistance1 training1 and monitoring of program activities for compliance with internal controls1 policies and procedures1 and to supplement funding otherwise available for necessary administrative expenses to carry out such ,act1 and the ,secretary may1 in addition to the authorities provided in section #bfji;,a7a77#a71 use such funds through contracts with private entities that do not qualify as nonprofit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that all but #ijg1cdh1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be allocated as though the total appropriation for such payments for fiscal year #bjbf was less than #a1ige1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 after applying all applicable provisions of section #bfjd of such ,act and the previous proviso1 each ,state or territory that would otherwise receive an allocation that is less than #ig percent of the amount that it received under this heading for fiscal year #bjbe from amounts appropriated pursuant to section #aaja7;a77#h7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d shall have its allocation increased to that #ig percent level1 with the portions of other ,states' and territories' allocations that would exceed #ajj percent of the amounts they respectively received in such fashion for fiscal year #bjbe being ratably reduced3 ,provided further1 ,that by ,november #a of the current year1 the ,secretary shall award to each ,state no less than #ij percent of its total allotment1 as calculated pursuant to the preceding two provisos4 ,,refugee ,,and ,,entrant ,,assistance 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for refugee and entrant assistance activities authorized by section #dad of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act and section #eja of the ,refugee ,education ,assistance ,act of #aihj1 and for carrying out section #dfb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 section #bce of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh1 the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7,,tvpa71 and the ,torture ,victims ,relief ,act of #aiih1 #e1afc1ief1jjj1 of which #e1aad1bja1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh for carrying out such sections #dad1 #eja1 #dfb1 and #bce3 ,provided1 ,that amounts available under this heading to carry out the ,,tvpa shall also be available for research and evaluation with respect to activities under such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation in section #bje of this ,act regarding transfers increasing any appropriation shall apply to transfers to appropriations under this heading by substituting #ae percent for #c percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the contribution of funds requirement under section #bce7;c77#f77;,c77iii7 of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh shall not apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that for any month in fiscal year #bjbf that the number of unaccompanied children referred to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #dfb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and section #bce of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh exceeds #af1jjj1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 an additional #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be made available for obligation for every #ejj unaccompanied children above that level 7including a pro rata amount for any increment less than #ejj71 for carrying out such sections #dfb and #bce4 ,,payments ,,to ,,states ,,for ,,the ,,child ,,care ,,and ,,development ,,block ,,grant ,for carrying out the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7,,ccdbg ,act71 #h1hca1chg1jjj shall be used to supplement1 not supplant ,state general revenue funds for child care assistance for low-income families3 ,provided1 ,that technical assistance under section #feh;,i7a77#c7 of such ,act may be provided directly1 or through the use of contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or interagency agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds made available to carry out section #dah of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah71 including funds appropriated for that purpose in such section #dah or any other provision of law1 shall be subject to the reservation of funds authority in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of section #feh,o7a7 of the ,,ccdbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the limitation in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #feh,o7a77#b7 of such ,act1 of the amounts appropriated under this heading1 not less than #e percent shall be reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 of such section for payments to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 the ,secretary may reserve up to #j4e percent for ,federal administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall award to each ,state its allotted amount no less than quarterly4 ,,social ,,services ,,block ,,grant ,for making grants to ,states pursuant to section #bjjb of the ,social ,security ,act1 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b7 of section #djd7;d77#b7 of such ,act1 the applicable percent specified under such subparagraph for a ,state to carry out ,state programs pursuant to title ,,xx-,a of such ,act shall be #aj percent4 ,,children ,,and ,,families ,,services ,,programs ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,every ,student ,succeeds ,act1 the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,act1 sections #cjc and #cac of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act1 the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd1 title ,,ii of the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment and ,adoption ,reform ,act of #aigh 7adoption opportunities71 part ,b-#a of title ,,iv and sections #dbi1 #dgc;,a1 #dgg7;i71 #aaaj1 #aaad;,a1 and #aaae of the ,social ,security ,act1 and the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7,,csbg ,act72 and for necessary administrative expenses to carry out titles ,i1 ,,iv1 ,v1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 ,,xvi1 and ,,xx-,a of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 and the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha1 #ad1ibc1cij1jjj1 of which #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for grants to ,states for adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments1 as defined by section #dgc;,a of the ,social ,security ,act and may be made for adoptions and legal guardianships completed before ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that #ab1cef1hbj1jjj shall be for making payments under the ,head ,start ,act1 including for ,early ,head ,start-,child ,care ,partnerships1 and1 of which1 notwithstanding section #fdj of such ,act3 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj shall be available for a cost of living adjustment1 and with respect to any continuing appropriations act1 funding available for a cost of living adjustment shall not be construed as an authority or condition under this ,act2 7#b7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for allocation by the ,secretary to supplement activities described in paragraphs 7#g77;,b7 and 7#i7 of section #fda7;c7 of the ,head ,start ,act under the ,designation ,renewal ,system1 established under the authority of sections #fda7;c77#g71 #fde;,a7b77#ab71 and #fde;,a7d7 of such ,act1 and such funds shall not be included in the calculation of base grant in subsequent fiscal years1 as such term is used in section #fdj7;a77#g77;,a7 of such ,act2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities ,head ,start ,partnership ,program consistent with section #fdh7;g7 of such ,act2 7#d7 ,not to exceed #h1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg for the ,marshall ,islands and ,micronesia for the start-up and operation of ,head ,start services and for the provision of training and technical assistance3 ,provided1 ,that an agency awarded these funds shall not be subject to the requirements of the system for designation renewal as defined by section #fda of the ,head ,start ,act1 for this award only1 prior to #bd months after the date of such award2 and 7#e7 #ba1jjj1jjj shall be available to supplement funding otherwise available for research1 evaluation1 and ,federal administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reduce the reservation of funds under section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c7 of such ,act in lieu of reducing the reservation of funds under sections #fdj7;a77#b77;,b71 #fdj7;a77#b77;,d71 and #fdj7;a77#b77;,e7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall award funding for continuation awards and new award cycles that continue previous activities under existing awards no later than the day following the expiration of the period of performance3 ,provided further1 ,that #cae1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,december #ca1 #bjbf for carrying out sections #ibab and #ibac of the ,every ,student ,succeeds ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c percent of the funds in the preceding proviso shall be available for technical assistance and evaluation related to grants awarded under such section #ibab3 ,provided further1 ,that #haj1chc1jjj shall be for making payments under the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for services furnished under the ,,csbg ,act with funds made available for such purpose in this fiscal year and in fiscal year #bjbe1 ,states may apply the last sentence of section #fgc7b7 of the ,,csbg ,act by substituting #bjj percent for #abe percent3 ,provided further1 ,that #ce1chc1jjj shall be for section #fhj of the ,,csbg ,act1 of which not less than #bb1chc1jjj shall be for section #fhj7;a77#b7 and not less than #ac1jjj1jjj shall be for section #fhj7;a77#c77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #fge;,c7a77#c7 of the ,,csbg ,act1 to the extent ,community ,services ,block ,grant funds are distributed as grant funds by a ,state to an eligible entity as provided under such ,act1 and have not been expended by such entity1 they shall remain with such entity for carryover into the next fiscal year for expenditure by such entity consistent with program purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall establish procedures regarding the disposition of intangible assets and program income that permit such assets acquired with1 and program income derived from1 grant funds authorized under section #fhj of the ,,csbg ,act to become the sole property of such grantees after a period of not more than #ab years after the end of the grant period for any activity consistent with section #fhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that intangible assets in the form of loans1 equity investments and other debt instruments1 and program income may be used by grantees for any eligible purpose consistent with section #fhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that these procedures shall apply to such grant funds made available after ,november #bi1 #aiii3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated for section #fhj7;a77#b7 of the ,,csbg ,act shall be available for financing construction and rehabilitation and loans or investments in private business enterprises owned by community development corporations3 ,provided further1 ,that #bde1jjj1jjj shall be for carrying out section #cjc7;a7 of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act1 of which #i1ejj1jjj shall be allocated notwithstanding section #cjc7;a77#b7 of such ,act for carrying out section #cji of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the percentages specified in section #aab7;a77#b7 of the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1hfd1jjj shall be for a human services case management system for federally declared disasters1 to include a comprehensive national case management contract and ,federal costs of administering the system3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #b1jjj1jjj shall be for improving the ,public ,assistance ,reporting ,information ,system1 including grants to ,states to support data collection for a study of the system's effectiveness3 ,provided further1 ,that #dj1hja1jjj shall be used for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available for projects described in the preceding proviso shall be subject to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act or section #bje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #cd1eab1jjj shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,,promoting ,,safe ,,and ,,stable ,,families ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dcf of the ,social ,security ,act1 #dbj1jjj1jjj and1 for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dcg of such ,act1 #fb1eae1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds available to carry out section #dcg1 #ei1gfe1jjj shall be allocated consistent with subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of such section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available to carry out section #dcg1 #b1gej1jjj1 in addition to funds otherwise appropriated in section #dgf for such purposes1 shall be for the ,family ,first ,clearinghouse and to support evaluation and technical assistance relating to the evaluation of child and family services3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dcf7;b77#a71 such reserved amounts in the preceding proviso may be used for identifying1 establishing1 and disseminating practices to meet the criteria specified in section #dga7;e77#d77;,c74 ,,payments ,,for ,,foster ,,care ,,and ,,permanency ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 #f1hdc1jjj1jjj4 ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjbg1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 ,for carrying out1 after ,may #ca of the current fiscal year1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dgd of title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 for the last #c months of the current fiscal year for unanticipated costs1 incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,administration for community living ,,aging ,,and ,,disability ,,services ,,programs 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7,,oaa71 the ,,raise ,family ,caregivers ,act1 the ,supporting ,grandparents ,raising ,grandchildren ,act1 titles ,,iii and ,,xxix of the ,,phs ,act1 sections #abeb and #abec of the ,,phs ,act1 section #aai of the ,medicare ,improvements for ,patients and ,providers ,act of #bjjh1 title ,,xx-,b of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj1 parts #b and #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb1 the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih1 titles ,,ii and ,,vii 7and section #ad with respect to such titles7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 and for ,department-wide coordination of policy and program activities that assist individuals with disabilities1 #b1dec1gcg1jjj1 together with #ee1bdb1jjj to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund to carry out section #dcfj of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiij3 ,provided1 ,that of amounts made available under this heading to carry out sections #caa1 #cca1 and #ccf of the ,,oaa1 up to one percent of such amounts shall be available for developing and implementing evidence-based practices for enhancing senior nutrition1 including medically-tailored meals3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 funds made available under this heading to carry out section #caa of the ,,oaa may be transferred to the ,secretary of ,agriculture in accordance with such section3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e percent of the funds provided for adult protective services grants under section #bjdb of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act may be used to make grants to ,tribes and ,tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1jjj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to support alternative financing programs that provide for the purchase of assistive technology devices1 such as a low-interest loan fund2 an interest buy-down program2 a revolving loan fund2 a loan guarantee2 or an insurance program3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants shall provide an assurance that1 and information describing the manner in which1 the alternative financing program will expand and emphasize consumer choice and control3 ,provided further1 ,that ,state agencies and community-based disability organizations that are directed by and operated for individuals with disabilities shall be eligible to compete3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used by an eligible system 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhjb77 to continue to pursue any legal action in a ,federal or ,state court on behalf of an individual or group of individuals with a developmental disability 7as defined in section #ajb7h77;,a7 of the ,developmental ,disabilities and ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb7h77;,a77 that is attributable to a mental impairment 7or a combination of mental and physical impairments71 that has as the requested remedy the closure of ,state operated intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities1 unless reasonable public notice of the action has been provided to such individuals 7or1 in the case of mental incapacitation1 the legal guardians who have been specifically awarded authority by the courts to make healthcare and residential decisions on behalf of such individuals7 who are affected by such action1 within #ij days of instituting such legal action1 which informs such individuals 7or such legal guardians7 of their legal rights and how to exercise such rights consistent with current ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitations in the immediately preceding proviso shall not apply in the case of an individual who is neither competent to consent nor has a legal guardian1 nor shall the proviso apply in the case of individuals who are a ward of the ,state or subject to public guardianship3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #ac1ifh1jjj shall be used for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available for projects described in the preceding proviso shall be subject to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act or section #bje of this ,act4 ,administration for strategic preparedness and response ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,and ,,procurement ,for carrying out title ,,iii and subtitles ,a and ,b of title ,,xxviii of the ,,phs ,act1 with respect to the research1 development1 storage1 production1 and procurement of medical countermeasures to counter potential chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear threats to civilian populations1 #c1bjg1iia1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount3 7#a7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for expenses necessary to support advanced research and development pursuant to section #cai,l of the ,,phs ,act and other administrative expenses of the ,biomedical ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority2 7#b7 #hej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for expenses necessary for procuring security countermeasures 7as defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act72 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for expenses necessary to carry out section #cai;,f-#b7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act2 and 7#d7 #cjg1iia1jjj shall be for expenses necessary to prepare for or respond to an influenza pandemic1 of which #bhj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for activities including the development and purchase of vaccines1 antivirals1 necessary medical supplies1 diagnostics1 and surveillance tools3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #dif7;b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 funds allocated under this paragraph may be used for the construction or renovation of privately owned facilities for the production of pandemic influenza vaccines and other biologics1 if the ,secretary finds such construction or renovation necessary to secure sufficient supplies of such vaccines or biologics3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided under this heading for purposes of acquisition of security countermeasures shall be in addition to any other funds made available for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that products purchased with funds made available under this heading may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile pursuant to section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act4 ,,operations1 ,,preparedness1 ,,and ,,emergency ,,response ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,xii1 and subtitles ,a and ,b of title ,,xxviii of the ,,phs ,act1 operations and emergency response activities related to countering potential chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear threats and other public health emergencies1 #dhd1fjf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 to support emergency operations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for advanced research and development1 manufacturing1 production1 procurement1 distribution1 and the acquisition1 construction1 alteration1 or renovation of non-federally owned facilities for the production and purchase of medical countermeasures1 which may include the development1 translation1 and demonstration at scale of innovations in manufacturing platform4 ,office of the secretary ,,general ,,departmental ,,management ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided1 for general departmental management1 including hire of six passenger motor vehicles1 and for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 ,,xxi1 and section #bbi of the ,,phs ,act1 the ,united ,states-,mexico ,border ,health ,commission ,act1 research studies under section #aaaj of the ,social ,security ,act1 and for protection services for the ,secretary1 #eji1add1jjj1 together with #fd1hbh1jjj from the amounts available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to carry out national health or human services research and evaluation activities3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #ef1jjj1jjj shall be for minority ,,aids prevention and treatment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #aja1jjj1jjj shall be for making competitive contracts and grants to public and private entities to fund medically accurate and age appropriate programs that reduce teen pregnancy and for the ,federal costs associated with administering and evaluating such contracts and grants1 of which not more than #aj percent of the available funds shall be for training and technical assistance1 evaluation1 outreach1 and additional program support activities1 and of the remaining amount #ge percent shall be for replicating programs that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation to reduce teenage pregnancy1 behavioral risk factors underlying teenage pregnancy1 or other associated risk factors1 and #be percent shall be available for research and demonstration grants to develop1 replicate1 refine1 and test additional models and innovative strategies for preventing teenage pregnancy3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading from amounts available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act1 #f1hjj1jjj shall be available to carry out evaluations 7including longitudinal evaluations7 of teenage pregnancy prevention approaches3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #ce1jjj1jjj shall be for making competitive grants which exclusively implement education in sexual risk avoidance 7defined as voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activity73 ,provided further1 ,that funding for such competitive grants for sexual risk avoidance shall use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational1 scientific1 governmental1 or health organizations2 implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience2 and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation1 success sequencing for poverty prevention1 healthy relationships1 goal setting1 and resisting sexual coercion1 dating violence1 and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than #aj percent of the funding for such competitive grants for sexual risk avoidance shall be available for technical assistance and administrative costs of such programs3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided in this ,act for embryo adoption activities may be used to provide to individuals adopting embryos1 through grants and other mechanisms1 medical and administrative services deemed necessary for such adoptions3 ,provided further1 ,that such services shall be provided consistent with #db ,,cfr #ei4e7;a77#d73 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for carrying out prize competitions sponsored by the ,office of the ,secretary to accelerate innovation in the prevention1 diagnosis1 and treatment of kidney diseases 7as authorized by section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai774 ,in addition1 for expenses necessary to carry out title ,,ii of the ,,phs ,act to support1 except as otherwise provided1 activities related to safeguarding classified national security information and providing intelligence and national security support across the ,department and to counter cybersecurity threats to civilian populations1 #ajh1ihc1jjj4 ,in addition1 for expenses necessary to prevent1 prepare for1 or respond to an influenza pandemic1 #g1jji1jjj4 ,,medicare ,,hearings ,,and ,,appeals ,for expenses necessary for ,medicare hearings and appeals in the ,office of the ,secretary1 #ahf1aee1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 to be transferred in appropriate part from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,national ,,coordinator ,,for ,,health ,,information ,,technology ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology1 including grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements for the development and advancement of interoperable health information technology1 #fi1bch1jjj1 of which #ce1hfc1jjj shall be from amounts made available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 including the hire of passenger motor vehicles for investigations1 in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #hg1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 necessary sums shall be available for investigating non-payment of child support cases for which non-payment is a ,federal offense under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bbh3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 necessary sums shall be available for carrying out activities authorized under section #cjbb of the ,,phs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;jj-#eb74 ,,office ,,for ,,civil ,,rights ,for expenses necessary for the ,office for ,civil ,rights1 #ci1gih1jjj4 ,,retirement ,,pay ,,and ,,medical ,,benefits ,,for ,,commissioned ,,officers ,for retirement pay and medical benefits of ,public ,health ,service ,commissioned ,officers as authorized by law1 for payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection ,plan and ,survivor ,benefit ,plan1 and for medical care of dependents and retired personnel under the ,dependents' ,medical ,care ,act1 such amounts as may be required during the current fiscal year4 ,general provisions #bja4 ,funds appropriated in this title shall be available for not to exceed #ej1jjj for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,secretary4 #bjb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this title shall be used to pay the salary of an individual1 through a grant or other extramural mechanism1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this title shall be used to prevent the ,,nih from paying up to #ajj percent of the salary of an individual at this rate4 #bjc4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or any other ,act may be expended pursuant to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act1 except for funds specifically provided for in this ,act1 or for other taps and assessments made by any office located in ,,hhs1 prior to the preparation and submission of a report by the ,secretary to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing the planned uses of such funds4 #bjd4 ,notwithstanding section #bda7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 such portion as the ,secretary shall determine1 but not more than #b4e percent1 of any amounts appropriated for programs authorized under such ,act shall be made available for the evaluation 7directly1 or by grants or contracts7 and the implementation and effectiveness of programs funded in this title4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bje4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the current fiscal year for ,,hhs in this ,act may be transferred between appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 #bjf4 ,in lieu of the timeframe specified in section #cch;,e7c77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 terminations described in such section may occur up to #fj days after the effective date of a contract awarded in fiscal year #bjbf under section #cch;,b of such ,act1 or at any time if the individual who has been awarded such contract has not received funds due under the contract4 #bjg4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be made available to any entity under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act unless the applicant for the award certifies to the ,secretary that it encourages family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services and that it provides counseling to minors on how to resist attempts to coerce minors into engaging in sexual activities4 #bjh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no provider of services under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act shall be exempt from any ,state law requiring notification or the reporting of child abuse1 child molestation1 sexual abuse1 rape1 or incest4 #bji4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act 7including funds appropriated to any trust fund7 may be used to carry out the ,medicare ,advantage program if the ,secretary denies participation in such program to an otherwise eligible entity 7including a ,provider ,sponsored ,organization7 because the entity informs the ,secretary that it will not provide1 pay for1 provide coverage of1 or provide referrals for abortions3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall make appropriate prospective adjustments to the capitation payment to such an entity 7based on an actuarially sound estimate of the expected costs of providing the service to such entity's enrollees73 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in this section shall be construed to change the ,medicare program's coverage for such services and a ,medicare ,advantage organization described in this section shall be responsible for informing enrollees where to obtain information about all ,medicare covered services4 #baj4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used1 in whole or in part1 to advocate or promote gun control4 #baa4 ,the ,secretary shall make available through assignment not more than #fj employees of the ,public ,health ,service to assist in child survival activities and to work in ,,aids programs through and with funds provided by the ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,nations ,international ,children's ,emergency ,fund or the ,world ,health ,organization4 #bab4 ,in order for ,,hhs to carry out international health activities1 including ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious disease1 chronic and environmental disease1 and other health activities abroad during fiscal year #bjbf3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may exercise authority equivalent to that available to the ,secretary of ,state in section #b7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state and relevant ,chief of ,mission to ensure that the authority provided in this section is exercised in a manner consistent with section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj and other applicable statutes administered by the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide such funds by advance or reimbursement to the ,secretary of ,state as may be necessary to pay the costs of acquisition1 lease1 alteration1 renovation1 and management of facilities outside of the ,united ,states for the use of ,,hhs4 ,the ,department of ,state shall cooperate fully with the ,secretary to ensure that ,,hhs has secure1 safe1 functional facilities that comply with applicable regulation governing location1 setback1 and other facilities requirements and serve the purposes established by this ,act4 ,the ,secretary is authorized1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 through grant or cooperative agreement1 to make available to public or nonprofit private institutions or agencies in participating foreign countries1 funds to acquire1 lease1 alter1 or renovate facilities in those countries as necessary to conduct programs of assistance for international health activities1 including activities relating to ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious diseases1 chronic and environmental diseases1 and other health activities abroad4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide to personnel appointed or assigned by the ,secretary to serve abroad1 allowances and benefits similar to those provided under chapter #i of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 and #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha through #djhf and subject to such regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary is further authorized to provide locality-based comparability payments 7stated as a percentage7 up to the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such personnel under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code if such personnel's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,leaves of absence for personnel under this subsection shall be on the same basis as that provided under subchapter ,i of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #ijc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 to individuals serving in the ,foreign ,service4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bac4 ,the ,director of the ,,nih1 jointly with the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research1 may transfer up to #c percent among institutes and centers from the total amounts identified by these two ,directors as funding for research pertaining to the human immunodeficiency virus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bad4 ,of the amounts made available in this ,act for ,,nih1 the amount for research related to the human immunodeficiency virus1 as jointly determined by the ,director of ,,nih and the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research1 shall be made available to the ,office of ,,aids ,research account4 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research shall transfer from such account amounts necessary to carry out section #bcec7;d77#c7 of the ,,phs ,act4 #bae4 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,director of ,,nih 7,director7 may use funds authorized under section #djb7;b77#ab7 of the ,,phs ,act to enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants7 to carry out research identified pursuant to or research and activities described in such section #djb7;b77#ab74 7b7 ,peer review ,in entering into transactions under subsection 7a71 the ,director may utilize such peer review procedures 7including consultation with appropriate scientific experts7 as the ,director determines to be appropriate to obtain assessments of scientific and technical merit4 ,such procedures shall apply to such transactions in lieu of the peer review and advisory council review procedures that would otherwise be required under sections #cja7;a77#c71 #dje7;b77#a77;,b71 #dje7;b77#b71 #djf7;a77#c77;,a71 #dib1 and #did of the ,,phs ,act4 7c7 ,notification ,the ,director shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #ae days after the ,director exercises the authority under subsection 7a7 for any transaction that is expected to cost the ,,nih in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #baf4 ,not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj of funds appropriated by this ,act to the institutes and centers of the ,national ,institutes of ,health may be used for alteration1 repair1 or improvement of facilities1 as necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the activities authorized herein1 at not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj per project4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bag4 ,of the amounts made available for ,,nih1 #a percent of the amount made available for ,national ,research ,service ,awards 7,,nrsa7 shall be made available to the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration to make ,,nrsa awards for research in primary medical care to individuals affiliated with entities who have received grants or contracts under sections #gcf1 #gci1 or #gdg of the ,,phs ,act1 and #a percent of the amount made available for ,,nrsa shall be made available to the ,director of the ,agency for ,healthcare ,research and ,quality to make ,,nrsa awards for health service research4 #bah4 7a7 ,the ,biomedical ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority 7,,barda7 may enter into a contract1 for more than one but no more than #aj program years1 for purchase of research services or of security countermeasures1 as that term is defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7c77#a77;,b771 if-- 7#a7 funds are available and obligated-- 7,a7 for the full period of the contract or for the first fiscal year in which the contract is in effect2 and 7,b7 for the estimated costs associated with a necessary termination of the contract2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that a multi-year contract will serve the best interests of the ,federal ,government by encouraging full and open competition or promoting economy in administration1 performance1 and operation of ,,barda's programs4 7b7 ,a contract entered into under this section-- 7#a7 shall include a termination clause as described by subsection 7c7 of section #cijc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 shall be subject to the congressional notice requirement stated in subsection 7d7 of such section4 #bai4 7a7 ,the ,secretary shall publish in the fiscal year #bjbg budget justification and on ,departmental ,web sites information concerning the employment of full-time equivalent ,federal employees or contractors for the purposes of implementing1 administering1 enforcing1 or otherwise carrying out the provisions of the ,,aca1 and the amendments made by that ,act1 in the proposed fiscal year and each fiscal year since the enactment of the ,,aca4 7b7 ,with respect to employees or contractors supported by all funds appropriated for purposes of carrying out the ,,aca 7and the amendments made by that ,act71 the ,secretary shall include1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7#a7 ,for each such fiscal year1 the section of such ,act under which such funds were appropriated1 a statement indicating the program1 project1 or activity receiving such funds1 the ,federal operating division or office that administers such program1 and the amount of funding received in discretionary or mandatory appropriations4 7#b7 ,for each such fiscal year1 the number of full-time equivalent employees or contracted employees assigned to each authorized and funded provision detailed in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may exclude from the report employees or contractors who-- 7#a7 are supported through appropriations enacted in laws other than the ,,aca and work on programs that existed prior to the passage of the ,,aca2 7#b7 spend less than #ej percent of their time on activities funded by or newly authorized in the ,,aca2 or 7#c7 work on contracts for which ,,fte reporting is not a requirement of their contract1 such as fixed-price contracts4 #bbj4 ,the ,secretary shall publish1 as part of the fiscal year #bjbg budget of the ,president submitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 information that details the uses of all funds used by the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services specifically for ,health ,insurance ,exchanges for each fiscal year since the enactment of the ,,aca and the proposed uses for such funds for fiscal year #bjbg4 ,such information shall include1 for each such fiscal year1 the amount of funds used for each activity specified under the heading ,health ,insurance ,exchange ,transparency in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 #bba4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund or the ,federal ,supplemental ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 or transferred from other accounts funded by this ,act to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services--,program ,management account1 may be used for payments under section #acdb7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #aaa-adh 7relating to risk corridors74 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bbb4 7a7 ,within #de days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer funds appropriated under section #djjb of the ,,aca to the accounts specified1 in the amounts specified1 and for the activities specified under the heading ,prevention and ,public ,health ,fund in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #djjb7;c7 of the ,,aca1 the ,secretary may not further transfer these amounts4 7c7 ,funds transferred for activities authorized under section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act shall be made available without reference to section #bhba7;b7 of such ,act4 #bbc4 ,effective during the period beginning on ,november #a1 #bjae and ending ,january #a1 #bjbh1 any provision of law that refers 7including through cross-reference to another provision of law7 to the current recommendations of the ,united ,states ,preventive ,services ,task ,force with respect to breast cancer screening1 mammography1 and prevention shall be administered by the ,secretary involved as if-- 7#a7 such reference to such current recommendations were a reference to the recommendations of such ,task ,force with respect to breast cancer screening1 mammography1 and prevention last issued before #bjji2 and 7#b7 such recommendations last issued before #bjji applied to any screening mammography modality under section #ahfa7;jj7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7jj774 #bbd4 ,in making ,federal financial assistance1 the provisions relating to indirect costs in part #ge of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including with respect to the approval of deviations from negotiated rates1 shall continue to apply to the ,national ,institutes of ,health to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions were applied in the third quarter of fiscal year #bjag4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or prior ,acts or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services or to any department or agency may be used to develop or implement a modified approach to such provisions1 or to intentionally or substantially expand the fiscal effect of the approval of such deviations from negotiated rates beyond the proportional effect of such approvals in such quarter4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bbe4 ,the ,,nih ,director may transfer funds for opioid addiction1 opioid alternatives1 stimulant misuse and addiction1 pain management1 and addiction treatment to other ,institutes and ,centers of the ,,nih to be used for the same purpose #ae days after notifying the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority provided in the previous proviso is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 #bbf4 7a7 ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 7#a7 ,detailed monthly enrollment figures from the ,exchanges established under the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act of #bjaj pertaining to enrollments during the open enrollment period2 and 7#b7 ,notification of any new or competitive grant awards1 including supplements1 authorized under section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 7b7 ,the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house and ,senate must be notified at least #b business days in advance of any public release of enrollment information or the award of such grants4 #bbg4 ,in addition to the amounts otherwise available for ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 ,program ,management1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may transfer up to #dee1jjj1jjj to such account from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund to support program management activity related to the ,medicare ,program3 ,provided1 ,that except for the foregoing purpose1 such funds may not be used to support any provision of ,public ,law #aaa-adh or ,public ,law #aaa-aeb 7or any amendment made by either such ,public ,law7 or to supplant any other amounts within such account4 #bbh4 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a biannual report #cj days after enactment of this ,act on staffing described in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 #bbi4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act that are available for salaries and expenses of employees of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall also be available to pay travel and related expenses of such an employee or of a member of his or her family1 when such employee is assigned to duty1 in the ,united ,states or in a ,u4,s4 territory1 during a period and in a location that are the subject of a determination of a public health emergency under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act and such travel is necessary to obtain medical care for an illness1 injury1 or medical condition that cannot be adequately addressed in that location at that time4 ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,u4,s4 territory means ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands4 #bcj4 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services may accept donations from the private sector1 nongovernmental organizations1 and other groups independent of the ,federal ,government for the care of unaccompanied alien children 7as defined in section #dfb7;g77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi7;g77#b777 in the care of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of the ,administration for ,children and ,families1 including medical goods and services1 which may include early childhood developmental screenings1 school supplies1 toys1 clothing1 and any other items intended to promote the wellbeing of such children4 #bca4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act under the heading ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,administration for ,children and ,families--,refugee and ,entrant ,assistance may be obligated to a grantee or contractor to house unaccompanied alien children 7as such term is defined in section #dfb7;g77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi7;g77#b777 in any facility that is not ,state-licensed for the care of unaccompanied alien children1 except in the case that the ,secretary determines that housing unaccompanied alien children in such a facility is necessary on a temporary basis due to an influx of such children or an emergency1 provided that-- 7#a7 the terms of the grant or contract for the operations of any such facility that remains in operation for more than six consecutive months shall require compliance with-- 7,a7 the same requirements as licensed placements1 as listed in ,exhibit #a of the ,flores ,settlement ,agreement that the ,secretary determines are applicable to non-,state licensed facilities2 and 7,b7 staffing ratios of one 7#a7 on-duty ,youth ,care ,worker for every eight 7#h7 children or youth during waking hours1 one 7#a7 on-duty ,youth ,care ,worker for every sixteen 7#af7 children or youth during sleeping hours1 and clinician ratios to children 7including mental health providers7 as required in grantee cooperative agreements2 7#b7 the ,secretary may grant a #fj-;day waiver for a contractor's or grantee's non-compliance with paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary certifies and provides a report to ,congress on the contractor's or grantee's good-faith efforts and progress towards compliance2 7#c7 not more than four consecutive waivers under paragraph 7#b7 may be granted to a contractor or grantee with respect to a specific facility2 7#d7 ,,orr shall ensure full adherence to the monitoring requirements set forth in section #e4e of its ,policies and ,procedures ,guide as of ,may #ae1 #bjai2 7#e7 for any such unlicensed facility in operation for more than three consecutive months1 ,,orr shall conduct a minimum of one comprehensive monitoring visit during the first three months of operation1 with quarterly monitoring visits thereafter2 and 7#f7 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,,orr shall brief the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate outlining the requirements of ,,orr for influx facilities including any requirement listed in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 that the ,secretary has determined are not applicable to non-,state licensed facilities4 #bcb4 ,in addition to the existing ,congressional notification for formal site assessments of potential influx facilities1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #ae days before operationalizing an unlicensed facility1 and shall 7#a7 specify whether the facility is hard-sided or soft-sided1 and 7#b7 provide analysis that indicates that1 in the absence of the influx facility1 the likely outcome is that unaccompanied alien children will remain in the custody of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for longer than #gb hours or that unaccompanied alien children will be otherwise placed in danger4 ,within #fj days of bringing such a facility online1 and monthly thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report detailing the total number of children in care at the facility1 the average length of stay and average length of care of children at the facility1 and1 for any child that has been at the facility for more than #fj days1 their length of stay and reason for delay in release4 #bcc4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to prevent a ,united ,states ,senator or ,member of the ,house of ,representatives from entering1 for the purpose of conducting oversight1 any facility in the ,united ,states used for the purpose of maintaining custody of1 or otherwise housing1 unaccompanied alien children 7as defined in section #dfb7;g77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi7;g77#b7771 provided that such ,senator or ,member has coordinated the oversight visit with the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement not less than two business days in advance to ensure that such visit would not interfere with the operations 7including child welfare and child safety operations7 of such facility4 #bcd4 ,not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and monthly thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and make publicly available online1 a report with respect to children who were separated from their parents or legal guardians by the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7,,dhs7 7regardless of whether or not such separation was pursuant to an option selected by the children1 parents1 or guardians71 subsequently classified as unaccompanied alien children1 and transferred to the care and custody of ,,orr during the previous month4 ,each report shall contain the following information3 7#a7 the number and ages of children so separated subsequent to apprehension at or between ports of entry1 to be reported by sector where separation occurred2 and 7#b7 the documented cause of separation1 as reported by ,,dhs when each child was referred4 #bce4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act that are available for salaries and expenses of employees of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall also be available for the primary and secondary schooling of eligible dependents of personnel stationed in a ,u4,s4 territory at costs not in excess of those paid for or reimbursed by the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term ,u4,s4 territory means ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands4 #bcf4 ,funds made available in this ,act under each of the headings ,immunization and ,respiratory ,diseases1 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,viral ,hepatitis1 ,sexually ,transmitted ,diseases1 and ,tuberculosis ,prevention1 ,emerging and ,zoonotic ,infectious ,diseases1 ,chronic ,disease ,prevention and ,health ,promotion1 ,birth ,defects1 ,developmental ,disabilities1 ,disabilities and ,health1 ,public ,health ,scientific ,services1 ,environmental ,health1 ,injury ,prevention and ,control1 ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 ,global ,health1 ,public ,health ,preparedness and ,response1 and ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support shall be for the budget activities1 and in the amounts specified in the table under each such heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7,,rescission7 #bcg4 ,of the unobligated balances in the ,nonrecurring ,expenses ,fund established in section #bbc of division ,g of ,public ,law #aaj-afa1 #a1hbf1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 except that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were previously designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #bch4 ,the ,director of the ,,nih shall hereafter require institutions that receive funds through a grant or cooperative agreement or other form of extramural award during fiscal year #bjbf and in future years to complete any investigation undertaken due to concerns about harassment1 bullying retaliation1 or hostile working conditions regarding any individual identified as a principal investigator or key personnel in an ,,nih notice of award or progress report even if during the course of the investigation the individual under investigation leaves their current position and is no longer employed by the institution4 ,the ,director may hereafter decline transfer of an ongoing extramural award to a different institution if concerns about harassment1 bullying1 hostile work environment1 or other professional misconduct on the part of a principal investigator or key personnel named in the ,notice of ,award or progress report have not been resolved to the ,,nih's satisfaction4 ,the ,director of the ,,nih shall hereafter have the authority to share investigation reports1 conclusions1 and results of any investigation of individuals identified as a principal investigator or as key personnel in an ,,nih notice of award or progress report due to concerns about harassment1 bullying1 retaliation1 or hostile working conditions on an as needed basis with any institution that receives funds through a grant or cooperative agreement or other form of extramural award during fiscal year #bjbf or any subsequent fiscal year4 ,the ,director may issue regulations consistent with this section4 #bci4 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall support staffing levels necessary to fulfill its statutory responsibilities including carrying out programs1 projects1 and activities funded in this title of this ,act in a timely manner3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall submit a detailed plan and justification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and make publicly available to allow for an independent review not less than #fj days prior to initiating the execution of any reorganization moving functions1 pursuant to any authorities otherwise provided1 carried out by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention to another component of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 relative to how such functions are funded in this ,act4 #bdj4 7a7 ,not to exceed the amount of funds made available under the heading ,national ,institutes of ,health in fiscal year #bjbe that were obligated during fiscal year #bjbe for more than one year of a multiyear award may be obligated in fiscal year #bjbf from amounts made available under such heading in this ,act for more than one year of a multiyear award4 7b7 ,a multiyear award1 as the term is used in this section1 includes multiyear awards for grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and any other financial mechanisms4 #bda4 ,the ,administrator of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services shall not apply the distance requirements under #ahbj7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;i-#d7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i77 to any facility with a critical access hospital provider agreement that was designated and certified as a critical access hospital as of ,january #a1 #bjbd1 and receives a notification letter from the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services during the period beginning on ,december #a1 #bjbd1 and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 that the facility was found to be noncompliant with such distance requirements under section #ahbj7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;i-#d7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i774 ,in the case where a provider agreement for such facility was terminated on or after ,december #a1 #bjbd but prior to the date of enactment of this ,act exclusively because such facility was unable to meet the distance requirement under section #ahbj7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;i-#d7;c77#b77;,b77i77,i771 the ,administrator shall provide for the recertification of such facility as a critical access hospital and reinstatement of such provider agreement4 ,this provision shall not be construed to prohibit the application of any other enforcement measures deemed necessary by the ,administrator1 including termination of the provider agreement1 in response to such facility's violation of any ,federal regulation other than the distance requirement4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,,iii ,,department ,,of ,,education ,office of elementary and secondary education ,education for the ,disadvantaged ,for carrying out title ,i and subpart #b of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,esea7 and section #dah;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,hea71 #ai1abg1gij1jjj1 of which #h1aii1dij1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #aj1hda1agg1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for academic year #bjbf-bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that #f1dei1dja1jjj shall be for basic grants under section #aabd of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e1jjj1jjj of these funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,education 7referred to in this title as ,secretary7 on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 to obtain annually updated local educational agency-level census poverty data from the ,bureau of the ,census3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1cfb1cja1jjj shall be for concentration grants under section #aabd;,a of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1cjb1eej1jjj shall be for targeted grants under section #aabe of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1cjb1eej1jjj shall be for education finance incentive grants under section #aabe;,a of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #bbd1jjj1jjj shall be for carrying out subpart #b of part ,b of title ,,ii3 ,provided further1 ,that #eb1abc1jjj shall be for carrying out section #dah;,a of the ,,hea4 ,impact ,aid ,for carrying out programs of financial assistance to federally affected schools authorized by title ,,vii of the ,,esea1 #a1fcj1aea1jjj1 of which #a1dgg1jjj1jjj shall be for basic support payments under section #gjjc7;b71 #di1caf1jjj shall be for payments for children with disabilities under section #gjjc7;d71 #ai1jjj1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for construction under section #gjjg7;b71 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,federal property payments under section #gjjb1 and #d1hce1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for facilities maintenance under section #gjjh3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of computing the amount of a payment for an eligible local educational agency under section #gjjc7;a7 for school year #bjbe-bjbf1 children enrolled in a school of such agency that would otherwise be eligible for payment under section #gjjc7;a77#a77;,b7 of such ,act1 but due to the deployment of both parents or legal guardians1 or a parent or legal guardian having sole custody of such children1 or due to the death of a military parent or legal guardian while on active duty 7so long as such children reside on ,federal property as described in section #gjjc7;a77#a77;,b771 are no longer eligible under such section1 shall be considered as eligible students under such section1 provided such students remain in average daily attendance at a school in the same local educational agency they attended prior to their change in eligibility status4 ,school ,improvement ,programs ,for carrying out school improvement activities authorized by part ,b of title ,i1 part ,a of title ,,ii1 subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,iv1 part ,b of title ,,iv1 part ,b of title ,v1 and parts ,b and ,c of title ,,vi of the ,,esea2 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb2 and the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 #e1gha1agh1jjj1 of which #c1ieb1cab1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #a1fha1dda1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for academic year #bjbf-bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that #b1aij1jhj1jjj shall be for part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #chj1jjj1jjj shall be for part ,b of title ,i3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1cbi1fgc1jjj shall be for part ,b of title ,,iv3 ,provided further1 ,that #de1hig1jjj shall be for part ,b of title ,,vi1 which may be used for construction1 renovation1 and modernization of any public elementary school1 secondary school1 or structure related to a public elementary school or secondary school that serves a predominantly ,native ,hawaiian student body1 and that the #e percent limitation in section #fbje7;b7 of the ,,esea on the use of funds for administrative purposes shall apply only to direct administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use #fej1jjj of funds made available in the preceding proviso to carry out section #fbjd of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #dd1iec1jjj shall be for part ,c of title ,,vi1 which shall be awarded on a competitive basis1 and may be used for construction1 and that the #e percent limitation in section #fcje of the ,,esea on the use of funds for administrative purposes shall apply only to direct administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb and the ,secretary shall make such arrangements as determined to be necessary to ensure that the ,bureau of ,indian ,education has access to services provided under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for part ,b of title ,v3 ,provided further1 ,that in carrying out such part ,b the percentage in section #caf7;b77#a77;,f7 of title ,,iii of division ,h of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj shall be deemed #hc4cc percent3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1chj1jjj1jjj shall be available for grants under subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,iv3 ,provided further1 ,that #abi1jjj1jjj shall be for subpart ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 which shall be available for expenditure by educational agencies and institutions for an additional fiscal year following the succeeding fiscal year provided by subsection #dba7;b77#a7 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act4 ,indian ,education ,for expenses necessary to carry out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 title ,,vi1 part ,a of the ,,esea1 #aif1gdf1jjj1 of which #gb1jjj1jjj shall be for subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,vi and #ad1cfe1jjj shall be for subpart #c of part ,a of title ,,vi3 ,provided1 ,that the #e percent limitation in sections #faae7;d71 #faba7;e71 and #facc7;g7 of the ,,esea on the use of funds for administrative purposes shall apply only to direct administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that grants awarded under sections #facb and #facc of the ,,esea with funds provided under this heading may be for a period of up to #e years3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may make awards under subpart #c of part ,a of title ,,vi without regard to the funding limitation in section #facc7;b77#a7 of the ,,esea4 ,innovation and ,improvement ,for carrying out activities authorized by subparts #a1 #c1 and #d of part ,b of title ,,ii1 and parts ,c1 ,d1 and ,e and subparts #a and #d of part ,f of title ,,iv of the ,,esea1 #a1aia1adg1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,innovation and ,improvement in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 of which the amounts made available for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending are for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 and none of the funds made available for such projects shall be subject to section #cjb of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that amounts for subparts #a1 #c1 and #d of part ,b of title ,,ii shall be made available without regard to sections #bbja1 #bbca7;b71 and #bbda3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts for parts ,c1 ,d1 and ,e and subpart #d of part ,f of title ,,iv shall be made available without regard to sections #dcaa1 #ddji7;a71 and #dfja of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that section #dcjc7;d77#c77;,a77i7 shall not apply to the funds available for part ,c of title ,,iv3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available for part ,c of title ,,iv1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #fj1jjj1jjj to carry out section #dcjd1 not more than #adj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 to carry out section #dcje7;b71 from which the amount necessary for continuation grants may be available for obligation through ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 and not more than #af1jjj1jjj to carry out the activities in section #dcje7;a77#c73 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dfja7;b71 #bce1jjj1jjj shall be available through ,december #ca1 #bjbf for subpart #a of part ,f of title ,,iv3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available for subpart #d of part ,f of title ,,iv1 not less than #h1jjj1jjj shall be used for grants for eligible national nonprofit organizations1 as described in the ,applications for ,new ,awards2 ,assistance for ,arts ,education ,program published in the ,federal ,register on ,may #ca1 #bjbb1 for activities described under section #dfdb7;a77#a77;,c73 ,provided further1 ,that the competitive preference priority described in such notice shall be given only to an eligible national nonprofit organization that previously received the competitive preference priority pursuant to such notice4 ,safe ,schools and ,citizenship ,education ,for carrying out activities authorized by subparts #b and #c of part ,f of title ,,iv of the ,,esea1 #dca1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,december #ca1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that #aij1jjj1jjj shall be available for section #dfca1 of which up to #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,project ,school ,emergency ,response to ,violence 7,project ,,serv7 program3 ,provided further1 ,that #aej1jjj1jjj shall be available for section #dfbe3 ,provided further1 ,that #ia1jjj1jjj shall be for section #dfbd4 ,office of ,english ,language ,acquisition ,english ,language ,acquisition ,for carrying out part ,a of title ,,iii of the ,,esea1 #hij1jjj1jjj1 which shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 except that #f4e percent of such amount shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 to carry out activities under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c74 ,office of special education and rehabilitative services ,special ,education ,for carrying out the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7,,idea7 and the ,special ,olympics ,sport and ,empowerment ,act of #bjjd1 #ae1dij1bfd1jjj1 of which #e1iaj1cba1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #i1bhc1chc1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for academic year #bjbf-bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the amount for section #faa7;b77#b7 of the ,,idea shall be equal to the lesser of the amount available for that activity during fiscal year #bjbe1 increased by the amount of inflation as specified in section #fai7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,,idea1 or the percent change in the funds appropriated under section #faa7;i7 of the ,,idea1 but not less than the amount for that activity during fiscal year #bjbe3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 without regard to section #faa7;d7 of the ,,idea1 distribute to all other ,states 7as that term is defined in section #faa7;g77#b771 subject to the third proviso1 any amount by which a ,state's allocation under section #faa1 from funds appropriated under this heading1 is reduced under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 according to the following3 #he percent on the basis of the ,states' relative populations of children aged #c through #ba who are of the same age as children with disabilities for whom the ,state ensures the availability of a free appropriate public education under this part1 and #ae percent to ,states on the basis of the ,states' relative populations of those children who are living in poverty3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not distribute any funds under the previous proviso to any ,state whose reduction in allocation from funds appropriated under this heading made funds available for such a distribution3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,states shall allocate such funds distributed under the second proviso to local educational agencies in accordance with section #faa7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the amount by which a ,state's allocation under section #faa7;d7 of the ,,idea is reduced under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 and the amounts distributed to ,states under the previous provisos in fiscal year #bjab or any subsequent year shall not be considered in calculating the awards under section #faa7;d7 for fiscal year #bjac or for any subsequent fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the provision in section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 regarding the fiscal year in which a ,state's allocation under section #faa7;d7 is reduced for failure to comply with the requirement of section #fab7;a77#ah77;,a71 the ,secretary may apply the reduction specified in section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 over a period of consecutive fiscal years1 not to exceed #e1 until the entire reduction is applied3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may1 in any fiscal year in which a ,state's allocation under section #faa is reduced in accordance with section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 reduce the amount a ,state may reserve under section #faa7;e77#a7 by an amount that bears the same relation to the maximum amount described in that paragraph as the reduction under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 bears to the total allocation the ,state would have received in that fiscal year under section #faa7;d7 in the absence of the reduction3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall either reduce the allocation of funds under section #faa for any fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the ,state fails to comply with the requirement of section #fab7;a77#ah77;,a7 as authorized by section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 or seek to recover funds under section #deb of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;a73 ,provided further1 ,that the funds reserved under #faa7;c7 of the ,,idea may be used to provide technical assistance to ,states to improve the capacity of the ,states to meet the data collection requirements of sections #faf and #fah and to administer and carry out other services and activities to improve data collection1 coordination1 quality1 and use under parts ,b and ,c of the ,,idea3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds made available for the ,state ,personnel ,development ,grants program under part ,d1 subpart #a of ,,idea to evaluate program performance under such subpart3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states may use funds reserved for other ,state-level activities under sections #faa7;e77#b7 and #fai7;f7 of the ,,idea to make subgrants to local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 other public agencies1 and private non-profit organizations to carry out activities authorized by those sections3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #fdc7;e77#b77;,a7 of the ,,idea1 if #e or fewer ,states apply for grants pursuant to section #fdc7;e7 of such ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a grant to each ,state in an amount equal to the maximum amount described in section #fdc7;e77#b77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that if more than #e ,states apply for grants pursuant to section #fdc7;e7 of the ,,idea1 the ,secretary shall award funds to those ,states on the basis of the ,states' relative populations of infants and toddlers except that no such ,state shall receive a grant in excess of the amount described in section #fdc7;e77#b77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states may use funds allotted under section #fdc7;c7 of the ,,idea to make subgrants to local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 other public agencies1 and private non-profit organizations to carry out activities authorized by section #fch of ,,idea3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #fch of the ,,idea1 a ,state may use funds it receives under section #fcc of the ,,idea to offer continued early intervention services to a child who previously received services under part ,c of the ,,idea from age #c until the beginning of the school year following the child's third birthday with parental consent and without regard to the procedures in section #fce7;c7 of the ,,idea3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #fch of the ,,idea1 a ,state may use funds appropriated under ,part ,c of the ,,idea to conduct child find1 public awareness1 and referral activities for an individual who is expected to become a parent of an infant with a disability 7as that term is defined in section #fcb7e771 as established by medical or other records3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,state electing to use funds under the preceding proviso shall ensure that1 as soon as possible but not later than #de days after the child's birth1 it completes the referral and eligibility process under this part for that child4 ,rehabilitation ,services 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc and the ,helen ,keller ,national ,center ,act1 #d1fdh1bie1jjj1 of which #d1ejd1jif1jjj shall be for grants for vocational rehabilitation services under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use amounts provided in this ,act that remain available subsequent to the reallotment of funds to ,states pursuant to section #aaj7;b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act for innovative activities aimed at increasing competitive integrated employment as defined in section #g of such ,act for youth and other individuals with disabilities1 including related ,federal administrative expenses1 for improving monitoring and oversight of grants for vocational rehabilitation services under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act1 and information technology needs under section #ae and titles ,i1 ,,iii1 ,,vi1 and ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #ae percent of the amounts available subsequent to reallotment for the activities described in the first proviso from funds provided under this paragraph in this ,act1 may be used for evaluation and technical assistance related to such activities3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds made available subsequent to reallotment for the activities described in the first proviso may be provided to ,states and other public1 private and nonprofit entities1 including ,indian ,tribes and institutions of higher education for carrying out such activities3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states and other public and nonprofit entities1 including ,indian ,tribes and institutions of higher education may award subgrants for a portion of the funds to other eligible entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds provided in this ,act and made available subsequent to reallotment for the purposes described in the first proviso shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds provided in the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-d7 and made available subsequent to reallotment shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer funds provided in this ,act and made available subsequent to the reallotment of funds to ,states pursuant to section #aaj7;b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act to ,institute of ,education ,sciences for the evaluation of outcomes for students receiving services and supports under ,,idea and under title ,i1 section #ejd of title ,v1 and title ,,vi of the ,rehabilitation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority in the preceding proviso is in addition to any other transfer authority in this ,act4 ,special ,institutions for ,persons ,with ,disabilities ,,american ,,printing ,,house ,,for ,,the ,,blind ,for carrying out the ,act to ,promote the ,education of the ,blind of ,march #c1 #ahgi1 #dc1dca1jjj4 ,,national ,,technical ,,institute ,,for ,,the ,,deaf ,for the ,national ,technical ,institute for the ,deaf under titles ,i and ,,ii of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf1 #ib1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that from the total amount available1 the ,institute may at its discretion use funds for the endowment program as authorized under section #bjg of such ,act4 ,,gallaudet ,,university ,for the ,kendall ,demonstration ,elementary ,school1 the ,model ,secondary ,school for the ,deaf1 and the partial support of ,gallaudet ,university under titles ,i and ,,ii of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf1 #afg1cfa1jjj1 of which up to #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for construction1 as defined by section #bja7b7 of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that from the total amount available1 the ,university may at its discretion use funds for the endowment program as authorized under section #bjg of such ,act4 ,office of career1 technical1 and adult education ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7,perkins ,act7 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7,,aefla71 #b1aha1dcf1jjj1 of which #a1cij1dcf1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #gia1jjj1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that up to #f1ajj1jjj shall be available for innovation and modernization grants under such section #aad7;e7 of the ,perkins ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available for ,,aefla1 #ac1gab1jjj shall be for national leadership activities under section #bdb4 ,office of federal student aid ,student ,financial ,assistance ,for carrying out subparts #a and #c of part ,a1 and part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 #bd1fae1ceb1jjj which shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that #bb1dge1ceb1jjj shall be for subpart #a of part ,a1 #iaj1jjj1jjj shall be for subpart #c of part ,a1 and #a1bcj1jjj1jjj shall be for part ,c4 ,the maximum ,pell ,grant for which a student shall be eligible during award year #bjbf-bjbg shall be #f1cce4 ,student aid administration ,for ,federal administrative expenses to carry out part ,d of title ,i1 and subparts #a1 #c1 #i1 and #aj of part ,a1 and parts ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 and subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 #b1jeh1idc1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that in order to promote accountability and high-quality service to borrowers1 the ,secretary shall not award funding for any contract solicitation for a new ,federal student loan servicing environment unless such an environment provides for the participation of multiple student loan servicers that contract directly with the ,department of ,education to manage a unique portfolio of borrower accounts and the full life-cycle of loans from disbursement to pay-off with certain limited exceptions1 and allocates student loan borrower accounts to eligible student loan servicers based on performance3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall re-allocate accounts from servicers for recurring non-compliance with ,,fsa guidelines1 contractual requirements1 and applicable laws1 including for failure to sufficiently inform borrowers of available repayment options3 ,provided further1 ,that such servicers shall be evaluated based on their ability to meet contract requirements 7including an understanding of ,federal and ,state law71 future performance on the contracts1 and history of compliance with applicable consumer protections laws3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,fsa shall ensure that the ,federal loan servicing environment incentivizes more support to borrowers at risk of delinquency or default3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,fsa shall ensure that in such environment contractors have the capacity to meet and are held accountable for performance on service levels2 are held accountable for and have a history of compliance with applicable consumer protection laws2 and have relevant experience and demonstrated effectiveness3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide monthly briefings to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate on general progress related to ,federal student loan servicing and repayment3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,fsa shall strengthen transparency through expanded publication of aggregate data on student loan and servicer performance3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation in section #cjb of this ,act regarding transfers increasing any appropriation shall apply to transfers to appropriations under this heading by substituting #aj percent for #c percent for the purposes of the continuation of basic operations1 including student loan servicing1 business process operations1 digital customer care1 common origination and disbursement1 cybersecurity activities1 and information technology systems3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 ,,fsa shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a detailed spend plan of anticipated uses of funds made available in this account for fiscal year #bjbf and provide quarterly updates on this plan 7including contracts awarded1 change orders1 bonuses paid to staff1 reorganization costs1 and any other activity carried out using amounts provided under this heading for fiscal year #bjbf7 no later than #aj days prior to the start of such quarter3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,fsa shall notify the ,committees within #aj days of any modification of such spend plan that exceeds five percent of the amount appropriated under the heading ,student ,aid ,administration4 ,office of postsecondary education ,higher education ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 ,,vi1 ,,vii1 and ,,viii of the ,,hea1 the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa1 and section #aag of the ,perkins ,act1 #c1bfe1eih1jjj1 of which #b1bdc1gaa1jjj shall be for the purposes and in the amounts1 other than for ,aid for ,institutional ,development1 specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,higher ,education in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 of which the amounts made available for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending are for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 and none of the funds made available for such projects shall be subject to section #cjb of this ,act1 and of which the amounts made available for part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,,hea shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table under the heading ,fund for the ,improvement of ,postsecondary ,education in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 #dic1cca1jjj shall be for carrying out part ,a of title ,,iii and title ,v of the ,,hea1 of which #ec1hjg1jjj shall be for carrying out section #caf3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 #ebh1eef1jjj shall be for carrying out part ,b of title ,,iii and section #gbc of the ,,hea1 of which #f1jjj1jjj of the amounts available for section #cbc of the ,,hea shall be for grants to supplement amounts awarded to part ,b institutions that are junior or community colleges1 as defined in section #cab7;f7 of the ,,hea3 ,provided further1 ,that the supplemental funds described in the preceding proviso are in addition to any grant award that any institution may receive under section #cbc of the ,,hea and shall be allocated in accordance with the allotments specified under section #cbd of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this ,act to carry out title ,,vi of the ,,hea and section #ajb7;b77#f7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa may be used to support visits and study in foreign countries by individuals who are participating in advanced foreign language training and international studies in areas that are vital to ,united ,states national security and who plan to apply their language skills and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government1 the professions1 or international development3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds referred to in the preceding proviso up to #a percent may be used for program evaluation1 national outreach1 and information dissemination activities3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a4e percent of the funds made available under chapter #b of subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,,hea may be used for evaluation3 ,provided further1 ,that section #cac7;d7 of the ,,hea shall not apply to an institution of higher education that is eligible to receive funding under section #cah of the ,,hea3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for carrying out section #dai,n of the ,,hea may be awarded notwithstanding the limitations in section #dai,n7b77#b7 of the ,,hea3 ,provided further1 ,that activities authorized under sections #cag7;c77#b77;,b71 #cai7;c77#b77;,b71 and #cbj7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,,hea may include construction and maintenance in classrooms1 libraries1 laboratories1 and other instructional facilities4 ,howard university ,for partial support of ,howard ,university1 #bed1jah1jjj1 of which not less than #c1dje1jjj shall be for a matching endowment grant pursuant to the ,howard ,university ,endowment ,act and shall remain available until expended4 ,college housing and academic facilities loans program ,for ,federal administrative expenses to carry out activities related to existing facility loans pursuant to section #aba of the ,,hea1 #bih1jjj4 ,historically black college and university capital financing program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 #bj1aej1jjj1 as authorized pursuant to part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,hea1 which shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds may be used to support loans to public and private ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities without regard to the limitations within section #cdd7;a7 of the ,,hea4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the ,historically ,black ,college and ,university ,capital ,financing ,program entered into pursuant to part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,hea1 #ebh1jjj4 ,institute of education sciences ,for necessary expenses for the ,institute of ,education ,sciences as authorized by section #bjh of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act and carrying out activities authorized by the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act1 section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb1 and section #ffd of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 #ghi1fjf1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,institute of ,education ,sciences in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that funds available to carry out section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act may be used to link ,statewide elementary and secondary data systems with early childhood1 postsecondary1 and workforce data systems1 or to further develop such systems3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #f1jjj1jjj of the funds available to carry out section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act may be used for awards to public or private organizations or agencies to support activities to improve data coordination1 quality1 and use at the local1 ,state1 and national levels4 ,departmental management ,,program ,,administration ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 including rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and hire of three passenger motor vehicles1 #cii1djg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds provided by this ,act or provided by previous ,appropriations ,acts to the ,department of ,education available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year may be used for any activity relating to implementing a reorganization that decentralizes1 reduces the staffing level1 or alters the responsibilities1 structure1 authority1 or functionality of the ,budget ,service of the ,department of ,education1 relative to the organization and operation of the ,budget ,service as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided by this ,act may be used to support a number of non-career employees that is more than the number of non-career employees as of ,december #ca1 #bjbb3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,education shall support staffing levels necessary to fulfill its statutory responsibilities including carrying out programs1 projects1 and activities funded in this title of this ,act in a timely manner4 ,,office ,,for ,,civil ,,rights ,for expenses necessary for the ,office for ,civil ,rights1 as authorized by section #bjc of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 #adj1jjj1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 as authorized by section #bab of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 #fg1ejj1jjj1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,general provisions #cja4 ,no funds appropriated in this ,act may be used to prevent the implementation of programs of voluntary prayer and meditation in the public schools4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #cjb4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the ,department of ,education in this ,act may be transferred between appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 #cjc4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act and consolidated for evaluation purposes under section #hfja7;c7 of the ,,esea shall be available from ,july #a1 #bjbf1 through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #cjd4 7a7 ,an institution of higher education that maintains an endowment fund supported with funds appropriated for title ,,iii or ,v of the ,,hea for fiscal year #bjbf may use the income from that fund to award scholarships to students1 subject to the limitation in section #cca7;c77#c77;,b77i7 of the ,,hea4 ,the use of such income for such purposes1 prior to the enactment of this ,act1 shall be considered to have been an allowable use of that income1 subject to that limitation4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall be in effect until titles ,,iii and ,v of the ,,hea are reauthorized4 #cje4 ,section #aad7;f7 of the ,,hea 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;c7f77 shall be applied by substituting #bjbf for #bjba4 #cjf4 ,section #deh7;a77#d7 of the ,,hea 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;h7a77 shall be applied by substituting #bjbg for #bjba4 #cjg4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,student ,aid ,administration may be available for payments for student loan servicing to an institution of higher education that services outstanding ,federal ,perkins ,loans under part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;aa et seq474 #cjh4 ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #j4e percent from any amount made available in this ,act for an ,,hea program1 except for any amounts made available for subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 to carry out rigorous and independent evaluations and to collect and analyze outcome data for any program authorized by the ,,hea3 ,provided1 ,that no funds made available in this ,act for the ,student ,aid ,administration account shall be subject to the reservation under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds reserved under this section shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided further1 ,that if1 under any other provision of law1 funds are authorized to be reserved or used for evaluation activities with respect to a program or project1 the ,secretary may also reserve funds for such program or project for the purposes described in this section so long as the total reservation of funds for such program or project does not exceed any statutory limits on such reservations3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days prior to the initial obligation of funds reserved under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a plan that identifies the source and amount of funds reserved under this section1 the impact on program grantees if funds are withheld for the purposes of this section1 and the activities to be carried out with such funds4 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 #cji4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act for ,institute of ,education ,sciences from amounts available for ,program ,administration1 up to #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary of ,education 7the ,secretary7 to provide support services to the ,institute of ,education ,sciences 7including1 but not limited to information technology services1 lease or procurement of office space1 human resource services1 financial management services1 financial systems support1 budget formulation and execution1 legal counsel1 equal employment opportunity services1 physical security1 facilities management1 acquisition and contract management1 grants administration and policy1 and enterprise risk management73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall calculate the actual amounts obligated and expended for such support services by using a standard ,department of ,education methodology for allocating the cost of all such support services3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer any amounts available for ,,ies support services in excess of actual amounts needed for ,,ies support services1 as so calculated1 to the ,program ,administration account from the ,institute of ,education ,sciences account3 ,provided further1 ,that in order to address any shortfall between amounts available for ,,ies support services and amounts needed for ,,ies support services1 as so calculated1 the ,secretary may transfer necessary amounts to the ,institute of ,education ,sciences account from the ,program ,administration account3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ad days in advance of any transfer made pursuant to this section4 7,,rescission ,,and ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #caj4 ,of the unobligated balances in the ,department of ,education ,nonrecurring ,expenses ,fund established in section #cac of division ,h of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj1 #afj1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that from any remaining unobligated balances in such ,fund1 the ,secretary may transfer up to #fj1jjj1jjj to ,innovation and ,improvement to be merged with funds made available under such heading for carrying out activities authorized under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,,esea4 7,,rescission7 #caa4 ,of the funds made available under the heading ,institute of ,education ,sciences pursuant to section #aaja7;a77#h7 of the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbe 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d7 for program administration1 #be1jjj1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #cab4 ,the ,secretary shall award to each ,state an amount as required under the applicable provisions of the ,,esea1 ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 ,,idea1 ,perkins ,act1 and ,,aefla for each formula grant program to which funds are appropriated in this ,act on the date such funds become available for obligation4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,education ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,,iv ,,related ,,agencies ,committee for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled ,salaries and ,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,committee for ,purchase ,from ,people ,who ,are ,blind or ,severely ,disabled 7referred to in this title as the ,committee7 established under section #hejb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ac1abd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in order to authorize any central nonprofit agency designated pursuant to section #hejc7;c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 to perform requirements of the ,committee as prescribed under section #ea-c4b of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,committee shall enter into a written agreement with any such central nonprofit agency3 ,provided further1 ,that such agreement shall contain such auditing1 oversight1 and reporting provisions as necessary to implement chapter #he of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that such agreement shall include the elements listed under the heading ,committee ,for ,purchase ,from ,people ,who ,are ,blind or ,severely ,disabled--,written ,agreement ,elements in the explanatory statement described in section #d of ,public ,law #aad-aac 7in the matter preceding division ,a of that consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that any such central nonprofit agency may not charge a fee under section #ea-c4e of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prior to executing a written agreement with the ,committee3 ,provided further1 ,that no less than #c1aej1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,inspector ,general4 ,corporation for national and community service ,,operating ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service 7referred to in this title as ,,cncs7 to carry out the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7referred to in this title as #aigc ,act7 and the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7referred to in this title as #aiij ,act71 #ige1ebe1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the ,final ,bill column for ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service in the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 notwithstanding sections #aih;,b7b77#c71 #aih,s7g71 #eja7;a77#d77;,c71 and #eja7;a77#d77;,f7 of the #aiij ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading3 7#a7 up to #a percent of program grant funds may be used to defray the costs of conducting grant application reviews1 including the use of outside peer reviewers and electronic management of the grants cycle2 7#b7 the amounts made available for ,state ,commission ,support ,grants shall be available to provide assistance to ,state commissions on national and community service1 under section #abf7;a7 of the #aiij ,act and notwithstanding section #eja7;a77#e77;,b7 of the #aiij ,act2 7#c7 of amounts made available for ,innovation1 ,assistance1 and ,other ,activities1 #h1eeh1jjj shall be available for expenses authorized under section #eja7;a77#d77;,f7 of the #aiij ,act1 which1 notwithstanding the provisions of section #aih,p shall be awarded by ,,cncs on a competitive basis2 and 7#d7 of amounts made available for ,innovation1 ,assistance1 and ,other ,activities1 #f1adh1jjj shall be available to carry out sections #aih7k7 and #aih7;i7 of the #aiij ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of carrying out the #aiij ,act1 satisfying the requirements in section #abb7;c77#a77;,d7 may include a determination of need by the local community3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,cncs shall award to each ,state their allotted amount under ,ameri,corps ,state and ,national formula grants no later than ,april #a1 #bjbf and to each state their allotted amount under ,state ,service ,commission ,support ,grants and ,state ,commission ,investment ,fund ,grants no later than ,june #a1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,corporation shall support staffing levels necessary to fulfill its statutory responsibilities including carrying out programs1 projects1 and activities funded in this title of this ,act in a timely manner4 ,,payment ,,to ,,the ,,national ,,service ,,trust 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for payment to the ,national ,service ,trust established under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the #aiij ,act1 #ahj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that ,,cncs may transfer additional funds from the amount provided within ,operating ,expenses allocated to grants under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the #aiij ,act to the ,national ,service ,trust upon determination that such transfer is necessary to support the activities of national service participants and after notice is transmitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts appropriated for or transferred to the ,national ,service ,trust may be invested under section #ade7;b7 of the #aiij ,act without regard to the requirement to apportion funds under #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeac7;b74 ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of administration as provided under section #eja7;a77#e7 of the #aiij ,act and under section #ejd7;a7 of the #aigc ,act1 including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia1 the employment of experts and consultants authorized under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and not to exceed #b1ejj for official reception and representation expenses1 #hi1fhf1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #h1eie1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall be available until expended4 ,,administrative ,,provisions #dja4 ,,cncs shall make any significant changes to program requirements1 service delivery or policy only through public notice and comment rulemaking4 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 during any grant selection process1 an officer or employee of ,,cncs shall not knowingly disclose any covered grant selection information regarding such selection1 directly or indirectly1 to any person other than an officer or employee of ,,cncs that is authorized by ,,cncs to receive such information4 #djb4 ,ameri,corps programs receiving grants under the ,national ,service ,trust program shall meet an overall minimum share requirement of #bd percent for the first #c years that they receive ,ameri,corps funding1 and thereafter shall meet the overall minimum share requirement as provided in section #beba4fj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 without regard to the operating costs match requirement in section #aba7;e7 or the member support ,federal share limitations in section #adj of the #aiij ,act1 and subject to partial waiver consistent with section #beba4gj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #djc4 ,donations made to ,,cncs under section #aif of the #aiij ,act for the purposes of financing programs and operations under titles ,i and ,,ii of the #aigc ,act or subtitle ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 or ,e of title ,i of the #aiij ,act shall be used to supplement and not supplant current programs and operations4 #djd4 ,in addition to the requirements in section #adf7;a7 of the #aiij ,act1 use of an educational award for the purpose described in section #adh7;a77#d7 shall be limited to individuals who are veterans as defined under section #aja of the ,act4 #dje4 ,for the purpose of carrying out section #ahi;,d of the #aiij ,act-- 7#a7 entities described in paragraph 7a7 of such section shall be considered qualified entities under section #c of the ,national ,child ,protection ,act of #aiic 7,,ncpa72 7#b7 individuals described in such section shall be considered volunteers under section #c of ,,ncpa2 and 7#c7 ,state ,commissions on ,national and ,community ,service established pursuant to section #agh of the #aiij ,act1 are authorized to receive criminal history record information1 consistent with ,public ,law #ib-edd4 #djf4 ,notwithstanding sections #aci7;b71 #adf1 and #adg of the #aiij ,act1 an individual who successfully completes a term of service of not less than #a1bjj hours during a period of not more than one year may receive a national service education award having a value of #gj percent of the value of a national service education award determined under section #adg7;a7 of the ,act4 #djg4 ,section #adh7;f77#b77;,a77i7 of the #aiij ,act shall be applied by substituting an approved national service position for a national service program that receives grants under subtitle ,c4 #djh4 ,in any case where a participant of a position eligible for an educational award described in subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq47 was required to exit the position early at the direction of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service and due to circumstances outside the control of the individual1 such as a lapse in availability of ,federal appropriations1 or termination of their position1 or the applicable program grant or agreement under the national service laws is released from completing the required term of service for such position1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may-- 7#a7 deem such individual as having met the minimum requirements of the position or program for purposes of section #aci7;c77#a7 of the #aiij ,act2 and 7#b7 notwithstanding section #aci7;c77#b77;,b7 of the #aiij ,act1 award the individual a pro-rated value of the educational award that corresponds to the quantity of the term of service actually completed by the individual without regard to whether such individual has completed at least #ae percent of their term of service as required under section #aci7;c7 of the #aiij ,act4 ,federal mediation and conciliation service ,salaries and ,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service 7,service7 to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles2 for expenses necessary for the ,labor-,management ,cooperation ,act of #aigh2 and for expenses necessary for the ,service to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act1 #dh1gje1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 fees charged1 up to full-cost recovery1 for special training activities and other conflict resolution services and technical assistance1 including those provided to foreign governments and international organizations1 and for arbitration services shall be credited to and merged with this account1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that fees for arbitration services shall be available only for education1 training1 and professional development of the agency workforce3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,service is authorized to accept and use on behalf of the ,united ,states gifts of services and real1 personal1 or other property in the aid of any projects or functions within the ,director's jurisdiction4 ,federal mine safety and health review commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,review ,commission1 #ah1jab1jjj4 ,institute of museum and library services ,,office ,,of ,,museum ,,and ,,library ,,services3 ,,grants ,,and ,,administration ,for carrying out the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act of #aiif and the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture ,act1 #bia1hjj1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table under this heading in the explanatory statement in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,medicaid and chip payment and access commission ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out section #aijj of the ,social ,security ,act1 #i1dje1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in fiscal year #bjbf and thereafter1 for all contracts for goods and services to which the ,medicaid and ,,chip ,payment and ,access ,commission is a party1 the following ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7,,far7 clauses will apply3 ,,far #eb4bcb-ci and ,,far #eb4bcc-d 7or a successor clause74 ,medicare payment advisory commission ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out section #ahje of the ,social ,security ,act1 #ad1fgc1jjj1 to be transferred to this appropriation from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that in fiscal year #bjbf and thereafter1 for all contracts for goods and services to which the ,medicare ,payment ,advisory ,commission is a party1 the following ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7,,far7 clauses will apply3 ,,far #eb4bcb-ci and ,,far #eb4bcc-d 7or a successor clause74 ,national council on disability ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,national ,council on ,disability as authorized by title ,,iv of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 #c1hej1jjj4 ,national labor relations board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 and other laws1 #bid1bbd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no part of this appropriation shall be available to organize or assist in organizing agricultural laborers or used in connection with investigations1 hearings1 directives1 or orders concerning bargaining units composed of agricultural laborers as referred to in section #b7c7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 and as amended by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 and as defined in section #c7;f7 of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aich1 and including in said definition employees engaged in the maintenance and operation of ditches1 canals1 reservoirs1 and waterways when maintained or operated on a mutual1 nonprofit basis and at least #ie percent of the water stored or supplied thereby is used for farming purposes4 ,,administrative ,,provision #dji4 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act or previous ,acts making appropriations for the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board may be used to issue any new administrative directive or regulation that would provide employees any means of voting through any electronic means in an election to determine a representative for the purposes of collective bargaining4 ,national mediation board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the ,railway ,labor ,act1 including emergency boards appointed by the ,president1 #ae1aac1jjj4 ,occupational safety and health review commission ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,review ,commission1 #ad1ddi1jjj4 ,railroad retirement board ,,dual ,,benefits ,,payments ,,account ,for payment to the ,dual ,benefits ,payments ,account1 authorized under section #ae7;d7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act of #aigd1 #e1jjj1jjj1 which shall include amounts becoming available in fiscal year #bjbf pursuant to section #bbd7;c77#a77;,b7 of ,public ,law #ih-gf2 and in addition1 an amount1 not to exceed #b percent of the amount provided herein1 shall be available proportional to the amount by which the product of recipients and the average benefit received exceeds the amount available for payment of vested dual benefits3 ,provided1 ,that the total amount provided herein shall be credited in #ab approximately equal amounts on the first day of each month in the fiscal year4 ,,federal ,,payments ,,to ,,the ,,railroad ,,retirement ,,accounts ,for payment to the accounts established in the ,treasury for the payment of benefits under the ,railroad ,retirement ,act for interest earned on unnegotiated checks1 #aej1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 which shall be the maximum amount available for payment pursuant to section #dag of ,public ,law #ih-gf4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,administration ,for necessary expenses for the ,railroad ,retirement ,board 7,board7 for administration of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act and the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act1 #abg1jjj1jjj1 to be derived in such amounts as determined by the ,board from the railroad retirement accounts and from moneys credited to the railroad unemployment insurance administration fund3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #g7;b77#i7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act this limitation may be used to hire attorneys only through the excepted service3 ,provided further1 ,that the previous proviso shall not change the status under ,federal employment laws of any attorney hired by the ,railroad ,retirement ,board prior to ,january #a1 #bjac3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #g7;b77#i7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act1 this limitation may be used to hire students attending qualifying educational institutions or individuals who have recently completed qualifying educational programs using current excepted hiring authorities established by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general for audit1 investigatory and review activities1 as authorized by the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 not more than #ad1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the railroad retirement accounts and railroad unemployment insurance account4 ,social security administration ,,payments ,,to ,,social ,,security ,,trust ,,funds ,for payment to the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as provided under sections #bja7m7 and #aaca7;b77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #ae1jjj1jjj4 ,,supplemental ,,security ,,income ,,program ,for carrying out titles ,,xi and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 section #dja of ,public ,law #ib-fjc1 section #bab of ,public ,law #ic-ff1 as amended1 and section #dje of ,public ,law #ie-baf1 including payment to the ,social ,security trust funds for administrative expenses incurred pursuant to section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #di1deb1bhb1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that any portion of the funds provided to a ,state in the current fiscal year and not obligated by the ,state during that year shall be returned to the ,treasury3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #ia1jjj1jjj shall be available for research and demonstrations under sections #aaaj1 #aaae1 and #aadd of the ,social ,security ,act1 and remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,for making1 after ,june #ae of the current fiscal year1 benefit payments to individuals under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 for unanticipated costs incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,for making benefit payments under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjbg1 #bc1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses1 including the hire and purchase of two passenger motor vehicles1 and not to exceed #bj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 not more than #ad1fga1igh1jjj may be expended1 as authorized by section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 from any one or all of the trust funds referred to in such section3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #b1gjj1jjj shall be for the ,social ,security ,advisory ,board3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances of funds provided under this paragraph at the end of fiscal year #bjbf not needed for fiscal year #bjbf shall remain available until expended to invest in the ,social ,security ,administration information technology and telecommunications hardware and software infrastructure1 including related equipment and non-payroll administrative expenses associated solely with this information technology and telecommunications infrastructure1 except unobligated balances of funds described in the first proviso of this paragraph at the end of fiscal year #bjbf not needed for fiscal year #bjbf shall remain available until expended to invest in the ,social ,security ,advisory ,board information technology3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commissioner of ,social ,security shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate prior to making unobligated balances available under the authority in the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that reimbursement to the trust funds under this heading for expenditures for official time for employees of the ,social ,security ,administration pursuant to #e ,u4,s4,c4 #gaca1 and for facilities or support services for labor organizations pursuant to policies1 regulations1 or procedures referred to in section #gace7;b7 of such title shall be made by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 with interest1 from amounts in the general fund not otherwise appropriated1 as soon as possible after such expenditures are made4 ,from funds provided under the first paragraph under this heading1 not more than #b1cig1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 is for the costs associated with continuing disability reviews under titles ,,ii and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 including work-related continuing disability reviews to determine whether earnings derived from services demonstrate an individual's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity1 for the cost associated with conducting redeterminations of eligibility under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 for the cost of co-operative disability investigation units1 and for the cost associated with the prosecution of fraud in the programs and operations of the ,social ,security ,administration by ,special ,assistant ,united ,states ,attorneys3 ,provided1 ,that1 of such amount1 #bgc1jjj1jjj is provided to meet the terms of a concurrent resolution on the budget and #b1abd1jjj1jjj is additional new budget authority specified for purposes of a concurrent resolution on the budget3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the additional new budget authority described in the preceding proviso1 up to #bd1fjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 ,social ,security ,administration1 for the cost of jointly operated co-operative disability investigation units3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commissioner shall provide to the ,congress 7at the conclusion of the fiscal year7 a report on the obligation and expenditure of these funds1 similar to the reports that were required by section #ajc7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajd-aba for fiscal years #aiif through #bjjb3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available for transfer or reprogramming except as specified in this paragraph4 ,in addition1 #agj1jjj1jjj to be derived from administration fees in excess of #e4jj per supplementary payment collected pursuant to section #afaf7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act or section #bab7;b77#c7 of ,public ,law #ic-ff1 which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that to the extent that the amounts collected pursuant to such sections in fiscal year #bjbf exceed #agj1jjj1jjj1 the amounts shall be available in fiscal year #bjbg only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 ,in addition1 up to #a1jjj1jjj to be derived from fees collected pursuant to section #cjc7;c7 of the ,social ,security ,protection ,act1 which shall remain available until expended4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #cb1jjj1jjj1 together with not to exceed #hb1ffe1jjj1 to be transferred and expended as authorized by section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act from the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for information technology modernization1 including related hardware and software infrastructure and equipment1 and for administrative expenses directly associated with information technology modernization4 ,in addition1 an amount not to exceed #c percent of the total provided in this appropriation may be transferred from the ,limitation on ,administrative ,expenses1 ,social ,security ,administration1 to be merged with this account1 to be available for the time and purposes for which this account is available3 ,provided1 ,that notice of such transfers shall be transmitted promptly to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 ,v ,,general ,,provisions 7,transfer of ,funds7 #eja4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education are authorized to transfer unexpended balances of prior appropriations to accounts corresponding to current appropriations provided in this ,act4 ,such transferred balances shall be used for the same purpose1 and for the same periods of time1 for which they were originally appropriated4 #ejb4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #ejc4 7a7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or transferred pursuant to section #djjb of ,public ,law #aaa-adh shall be used1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships1 for publicity or propaganda purposes1 for the preparation1 distribution1 or use of any kit1 pamphlet1 booklet1 publication1 electronic communication1 radio1 television1 or video presentation designed to support or defeat the enactment of legislation before the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature or legislative body1 except in presentation to the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature itself1 or designed to support or defeat any proposed or pending regulation1 administrative action1 or order issued by the executive branch of any ,state or local government1 except in presentation to the executive branch of any ,state or local government itself4 7b7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or transferred pursuant to section #djjb of ,public ,law #aaa-adh shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient1 or agent acting for such recipient1 related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation1 appropriations1 regulation1 administrative action1 or ,executive order proposed or pending before the ,congress or any ,state government1 ,state legislature or local legislature or legislative body1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships or participation by an agency or officer of a ,state1 local or ,tribal government in policymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that government4 7c7 ,the prohibitions in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall include any activity to advocate or promote any proposed1 pending or future ,federal1 ,state or local tax increase1 or any proposed1 pending1 or future requirement or restriction on any legal consumer product1 including its sale or marketing1 including but not limited to the advocacy or promotion of gun control4 #ejd4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor and ,education are authorized to make available not to exceed #bh1jjj and #bj1jjj1 respectively1 from funds available for salaries and expenses under titles ,i and ,,iii1 respectively1 for official reception and representation expenses2 the ,director of the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service is authorized to make available for official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #e1jjj from the funds available for ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 and the ,chairman of the ,national ,mediation ,board is authorized to make available for official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #e1jjj from funds available for ,national ,mediation ,board1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 #eje4 ,when issuing statements1 press releases1 requests for proposals1 bid solicitations and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with ,federal money1 all grantees receiving ,federal funds included in this ,act1 including but not limited to ,state and local governments and recipients of ,federal research grants1 shall clearly state-- 7#a7 the percentage of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with ,federal money2 7#b7 the dollar amount of ,federal funds for the project or program2 and 7#c7 percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by non-governmental sources4 #ejf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act1 and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this ,act1 shall be expended for any abortion4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act1 and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this ,act1 shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion4 7c7 ,the term health benefits coverage means the package of services covered by a managed care provider or organization pursuant to a contract or other arrangement4 #ejg4 7a7 ,the limitations established in the preceding section shall not apply to an abortion-- 7#a7 if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest2 or 7#b7 in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder1 physical injury1 or physical illness1 including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself1 that would1 as certified by a physician1 place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed4 7b7 ,nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as prohibiting the expenditure by a ,state1 locality1 entity1 or private person of ,state1 local1 or private funds 7other than a ,state's or locality's contribution of ,medicaid matching funds74 7c7 ,nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as restricting the ability of any managed care provider from offering abortion coverage or the ability of a ,state or locality to contract separately with such a provider for such coverage with ,state funds 7other than a ,state's or locality's contribution of ,medicaid matching funds74 7d7 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be made available to a ,federal agency or program1 or to a ,state or local government1 if such agency1 program1 or government subjects any institutional or individual health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide1 pay for1 provide coverage of1 or refer for abortions4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term health care entity includes an individual physician or other health care professional1 a hospital1 a provider-sponsored organization1 a health maintenance organization1 a health insurance plan1 or any other kind of health care facility1 organization1 or plan4 #ejh4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for-- 7#a7 the creation of a human embryo or embryos for research purposes2 or 7#b7 research in which a human embryo or embryos are destroyed1 discarded1 or knowingly subjected to risk of injury or death greater than that allowed for research on fetuses in utero under #de ,,cfr #df4bjd7;b7 and section #dih7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi;g7b774 7b7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term human embryo or embryos includes any organism1 not protected as a human subject under #de ,,cfr #df as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 that is derived by fertilization1 parthenogenesis1 cloning1 or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells4 #eji4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for any activity that promotes the legalization of any drug or other substance included in schedule ,i of the schedules of controlled substances established under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act except for normal and recognized executive-congressional communications4 7b7 ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply when there is significant medical evidence of a therapeutic advantage to the use of such drug or other substance or that federally sponsored clinical trials are being conducted to determine therapeutic advantage4 #eaj4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to promulgate or adopt any final standard under section #aagc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act providing for1 or providing for the assignment of1 a unique health identifier for an individual 7except in an individual's capacity as an employer or a health care provider71 until legislation is enacted specifically approving the standard4 #eaa4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended to enter into or renew a contract with an entity if-- 7#a7 such entity is otherwise a contractor with the ,united ,states and is subject to the requirement in #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab7;d7 regarding submission of an annual report to the ,secretary of ,labor concerning employment of certain veterans2 and 7#b7 such entity has not submitted a report as required by that section for the most recent year for which such requirement was applicable to such entity4 #eab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriation ,act4 #eac4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act to carry out the ,library ,services and ,technology ,act may be made available to any library covered by paragraph 7#a7 of section #bbd7;f7 of such ,act1 as amended by the ,children's ,internet ,protection ,act1 unless such library has made the certifications required by paragraph 7#d7 of such section4 #ead4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjbf1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates new programs2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#d7 relocates an office or employees2 7#e7 reorganizes or renames offices2 7#f7 reorganizes programs or activities2 or 7#g7 contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by ,federal employees2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are consulted #ae days in advance of such reprogramming or of an announcement of intent relating to such reprogramming1 whichever occurs earlier1 and are notified in writing #aj days in advance of such reprogramming4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjbf1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds in excess of #ejj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 that-- 7#a7 augments existing programs1 projects 7including construction projects71 or activities2 7#b7 reduces by #aj percent funding for any existing program1 project1 or activity1 or numbers of personnel by #aj percent as approved by ,congress2 or 7#c7 results from any general savings from a reduction in personnel which would result in a change in existing programs1 activities1 or projects as approved by ,congress2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are consulted #ae days in advance of such reprogramming or of an announcement of intent relating to such reprogramming1 whichever occurs earlier1 and are notified in writing #aj days in advance of such reprogramming4 #eae4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to request that a candidate for appointment to a ,federal scientific advisory committee disclose the political affiliation or voting history of the candidate or the position that the candidate holds with respect to political issues not directly related to and necessary for the work of the committee involved4 7b7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to disseminate information that is deliberately false or misleading4 #eaf4 ,within #de days of enactment of this ,act1 each department and related agency funded through this ,act shall submit an operating plan that details at the program1 project1 and activity level any funding allocations for fiscal year #bjbf that are different than those specified in this ,act1 the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 or the fiscal year #bjbf budget request4 #eag4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education shall each prepare and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the number and amount of contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements exceeding #ejj1jjj1 individually or in total for a particular project1 activity1 or programmatic initiative1 in value and awarded by the ,department on a non-competitive basis during each quarter of fiscal year #bjbf1 but not to include grants awarded on a formula basis or directed by law4 ,such report shall include the name of the contractor or grantee1 the amount of funding1 the governmental purpose1 including a justification for issuing the award on a non-competitive basis4 ,such report shall be transmitted to the ,committees within #cj days after the end of the quarter for which the report is submitted4 #eah4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall be expended or obligated by the ,commissioner of ,social ,security1 for purposes of administering ,social ,security benefit payments under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act1 to process any claim for credit for a quarter of coverage based on work performed under a social security account number that is not the claimant's number and the performance of such work under such number has formed the basis for a conviction of the claimant of a violation of section #bjh7;a77#f7 or 7#g7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 #eai4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used by the ,commissioner of ,social ,security or the ,social ,security ,administration to pay the compensation of employees of the ,social ,security ,administration to administer ,social ,security benefit payments1 under any agreement between the ,united ,states and ,mexico establishing totalization arrangements between the social security system established by title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act and the social security system of ,mexico1 which would not otherwise be payable but for such agreement4 #ebj4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #eba4 ,for purposes of carrying out ,executive ,order #acehi1 ,office of ,management and ,budget ,memorandum ,m-#ab-ab dated ,may #aa1 #bjab1 and requirements contained in the annual appropriations bills relating to conference attendance and expenditures3 7#a7 the operating divisions of ,,hhs shall be considered independent agencies2 and 7#b7 attendance at and support for scientific conferences shall be tabulated separately from and not included in agency totals4 #ebb4 ,federal agencies funded under this ,act shall clearly state within the text1 audio1 or video used for advertising or educational purposes1 including emails or ,internet postings1 that the communication is printed1 published1 or produced and disseminated at ,united ,states taxpayer expense4 ,the funds used by a ,federal agency to carry out this requirement shall be derived from amounts made available to the agency for advertising or other communications regarding the programs and activities of the agency4 #ebc4 ,not later than #cj days after the end of each calendar quarter1 beginning with the first month of fiscal year #bjbf the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services and ,education and the ,social ,security ,administration shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the status of balances of appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that for balances that are unobligated and uncommitted1 committed1 and obligated but unexpended1 the monthly reports shall separately identify the amounts attributable to each source year of appropriation 7beginning with fiscal year #bjab1 or1 to the extent feasible1 earlier fiscal years7 from which balances were derived4 #ebd4 ,the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education and the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not less than #c full business days prior to announcing or providing notice of-- 7#a7 any new or non-competing continuation grant1 including supplements1 issued at the discretion of such ,departments 7other than emergency response grants at any time of the year or for grant awards made during the last #aj business days of the fiscal year1 or if applicable1 of the program year72 and 7#b7 the termination or non-continuation of any grant1 including a short description of the reason for the termination or non-continuation4 #ebe4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 no funds appropriated in this ,act shall be used to purchase sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug3 ,provided1 ,that such limitation does not apply to the use of funds for elements of a program other than making such purchases if the relevant ,state or local health department1 in consultation with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 determines that the ,state or local jurisdiction1 as applicable1 is experiencing1 or is at risk for1 a significant increase in hepatitis infections or an ,,hiv outbreak due to injection drug use1 and such program is operating in accordance with ,state and local law4 #ebf4 ,each department and related agency funded through this ,act shall provide answers to questions submitted for the record by members of the ,committee within #de business days after receipt4 #ebg4 ,of amounts deposited in the ,child ,enrollment ,contingency ,fund under section #bajd7n77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act and the income derived from investment of those funds pursuant to section #bajd7n77#b77;,c7 of that ,act1 #ab1cdj1jjj1jjj shall not be available for obligation in this fiscal year4 7,,rescission7 #ebh4 ,of the unobligated balances of amounts made available in section #ajcja7a77;,a77iii7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi1 #aa1ffa1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #ebi4 7a7 ,this section applies to3 7#a7 the ,administration for ,children and ,families in the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 and 7#b7 the ,chief ,evaluation ,office and the statistical-related cooperative and interagency agreements and contracting activities of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics in the ,department of ,labor4 7b7 ,amounts made available under this ,act which are either appropriated1 allocated1 advanced on a reimbursable basis1 or transferred to the functions and organizations identified in subsection 7a7 for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that when an office referenced in subsection 7a7 receives research and evaluation funding from multiple appropriations1 such offices may use a single ,treasury account for such activities1 with funding advanced on a reimbursable basis4 7c7 ,amounts referenced in subsection 7b7 that are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes for which such amounts are available4 7,,rescission7 #ecj4 ,of the unobligated balances of funds made available by sections #bjbc1 #bbjf1 #bcja1 #bcjb1 #bcjc1 #bdja1 #bdjb1 #bdjc1 #bdjd1 #beja1 #bejb1 #bfja1 #bfjb1 #bfjc1 #bfje1 #bgja1 #bgjb1 #bgjc1 #bgjd1 #bgje1 #bgjf1 #bgjg1 #bgjh1 #bgji1 #bgaj1 #bgaa1 #bgab1 #bgac1 #bijd1 #biab1 #caja1 and #iiaa of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b71 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report specifying the unobligated balances rescinded pursuant to this section by both account and amount from each applicable appropriation in ,public ,law #aag-b4 ,this division may be cited as the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,d ,,transportation1 ,,housing ,,and ,,urban ,,development1 ,,and ,,related ,,agencies ,,appropriations ,,act1 #bjbf ,i ,,department ,,of ,,transportation ,office of the ,secretary ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #ahg1cdd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #c1gfd1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 7#b7 #a1cdh1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary2 7#c7 #bg1ghj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on the implementation of all sections under title ,v of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-fc7 not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 #ba1ceh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy1 of which #e1jjj1jjj is for the ,office for ,multimodal ,freight ,infrastructure and ,policy3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary must obtain reprogramming approval from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations under section #dje of this ,act prior to executing the authorities of section #aah7;g77#b7-7c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 #ba1eje1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs2 7#f7 #c1hjg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,governmental ,affairs2 7#g7 #af1aha1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration2 7#h7 #e1ffd1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public ,affairs and ,public ,engagement2 7#i7 #b1ccb1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 7#aj7 #ai1chh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,intelligence1 ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 7#aa7 #a1gjg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7#ab7 #a1eag1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs2 and 7#ac7 #fj1iic1jjj shall be available for shared services as authorized in section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,office of the ,secretary that would otherwise be provided by the ,working ,capital ,fund1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to transfer funds appropriated under this heading among the purposes specified in the first proviso under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfers combined shall not increase or decrease the amount appropriated for any purpose specified in the first proviso under this heading by more than #g percent3 ,provided further1 ,that notice of any change in funding greater than #g percent shall be submitted for approval to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #g business days in advance of any such change3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #gj1jjj shall be for allocation within the ,department for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation up to #b1ejj1jjj in funds received in user fees4 ,,research ,,and ,,technology ,for necessary expenses related to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology1 #gd1dga1jjj1 of which #ef1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of such amounts that are available until expended1 #i1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency--,infrastructure 7,,arpa-,i7 as authorized by section #aai of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the funds made available under the preceding proviso1 not less than #g1jjj1jjj shall be available for research on durability1 resiliency1 and sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure and shall be directed to an accredited university of higher education in the northeast ,united ,states that has experience leading a regional university transportation center and a proven record of developing1 patenting1 deploying1 and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications1 as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing3 ,provided further1 ,that of such amounts that are available until expended1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,highly ,automated ,systems ,safety ,center of ,excellence as authorized in section #aje of title ,i of division ,h of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id73 ,provided further1 ,that of such amounts that are available until expended1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for activities relating to complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing technologies demonstrations as identified in the ,u4,s4 ,department of ,transportation ,complementary ,,pnt ,action ,plan 7,march #bjbd73 ,provided further1 ,that of such amounts that are available until expended1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for the drone infrastructure inspection grant program authorized in section #iab of ,public ,law #aah-fc3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding subsection 7g77#b7 of such section #iab1 amounts made available under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be available to carry out such program3 ,provided further1 ,that of amounts made available for the drone infrastructure inspection grant program1 #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that of such amounts that are available until expended1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for research on transportation resilience and nuclear technology and shall be directed1 without competition1 to a university of higher education1 as defined under #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfg7q77#a71 that has a nuclear engineering program and experience as a consortium member of a university transportation center that conducts research on transportation cybersecurity and resiliency3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training3 ,provided further1 ,that any reference in law1 regulation1 judicial proceedings1 or elsewhere to the ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,administration shall continue to be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology of the ,department of ,transportation4 ,national ,infrastructure ,investments 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out a local and regional project assistance grant program under section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ade1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that section #fgjb7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to amounts made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 not less than #e percent shall be awarded to projects in historically disadvantaged communities or areas of persistent poverty as defined under section #fgjb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that grants awarded under this heading in this ,act for eligible projects for planning1 preparation1 or design shall not be subject to a minimum grant size3 ,provided further1 ,that in distributing amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds1 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas1 including ,tribal areas1 and the investment in a variety of transportation modes3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that require a contribution of ,federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package3 ,provided further1 ,that section #fgjb7;f77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to amounts made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts awarded under this heading in this ,act1 not more than #ej percent shall be allocated for eligible projects located in rural areas and not more than #ej percent shall be allocated for eligible projects located in urbanized areas3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purpose of determining if an award for planning1 preparation1 or design under this heading in this ,act is an urban award1 the project location is the location of the project being planned1 prepared1 or designed3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #b percent of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 and may transfer portions of such amounts to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,maritime ,administration to fund the award and oversight of grants and credit assistance made under the program authorized under section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consider and award projects based solely on the selection criteria as identified under section #fgjb7;d77#c7 and 7d77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,national ,,surface ,,transportation ,,and ,,innovative ,,finance ,,bureau ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaf1 #i1bej1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may collect and spend fees1 as authorized by title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to cover the costs of services of expert firms1 including counsel1 in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of ,federal credit instruments and all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of servicing such credit instruments3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees are available until expended to pay for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are in addition to other amounts made available for such purposes and are not subject to any obligation limitation or the limitation on administrative expenses under section #fjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,rural ,,and ,,tribal ,,infrastructure ,,advancement ,for necessary expenses to carry out rural and ,tribal infrastructure advancement as authorized in section #babje of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with philanthropic entities1 non-profit organizations1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state or local governments and their agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 or other technical assistance providers1 to provide such technical assistance1 planning1 and capacity building to ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments1 ,united ,states territories1 metropolitan planning organizations1 transit agencies1 or other political subdivisions of ,state or local governments4 ,,railroad ,,rehabilitation ,,and ,,improvement ,,financing ,,program ,the ,secretary is authorized to issue direct loans and loan guarantees pursuant to chapter #bbd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and such authority shall exist as long as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is outstanding4 ,,financial ,,management ,,capital ,for necessary expenses for upgrading and enhancing the ,department of ,transportation's financial systems and re-engineering business processes1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,cyber ,,security ,,initiatives ,for necessary expenses for cyber security initiatives1 including necessary upgrades to network and information technology infrastructure1 improvement of identity management and authentication capabilities1 securing and protecting data1 implementation of ,federal cyber security initiatives1 and implementation of enhanced security controls on agency computers and mobile devices1 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,office ,,of ,,civil ,,rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #aa1gfa1jjj4 ,,transportation ,,planning1 ,,research1 ,,and ,,development 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning1 research1 systems development1 development activities1 and making grants1 #cb1jdc1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 #e1dcf1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the ,interagency ,infrastructure ,permitting ,improvement ,center 7,,iipic73 ,provided further1 ,that there may be transferred to this appropriation1 to remain available until expended1 amounts transferred from other ,federal agencies for expenses incurred under this heading for ,,iipic activities not related to transportation infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that the tools and analysis developed by the ,,iipic shall be available to other ,federal agencies for the permitting and review of major infrastructure projects not related to transportation only to the extent that other ,federal agencies provide funding to the ,department in accordance with the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #i1fdg1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding proviso for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for an independent review of airspace design1 civil-military coordination1 and operational safety in the ,national ,capital ,region1 with particular focus on airspace activities at ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport1 as specified under the paragraph entitled ,flight #ecdb in ,senate ,report #aai-dg4 ,,working ,,capital ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays of the ,working ,capital ,fund as authorized in section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not to exceed #gfd1ife1jjj1 shall be paid from appropriations made available to the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that such services shall be provided on a competitive basis to entities within the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation under this heading on operating expenses shall not apply to entities external to the ,department of ,transportation or for funds provided in ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available by this ,act to an agency of the ,department shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without majority approval of the ,working ,capital ,fund ,steering ,committee and approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no assessments may be levied against any program1 budget activity1 subactivity1 or project funded by this ,act unless notice of such assessments and the basis therefor are presented to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and are approved by such ,committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may provide non-commodity information technology and procurement services in a consolidated or shared manner for operating administrations through the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso shall not apply to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 and the ,office of ,inspector ,general3 ,provided further1 ,that an operating administration may determine that certain non-commodity information technology and procurement services do not provide a direct benefit to the operating administration and shall not be required to obligate funds appropriated by this ,act to the ,office of the ,secretary pursuant to section #ahh of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that if the determination in the preceding proviso concludes that non-commodity information technology and procurement services do not provide a direct benefit to the operating administration1 those services shall remain within the operating administration3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #cj days prior to using the authority provided in the preceding four provisos1 the ,secretary shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a plan describing the non-commodity information technology and procurement services consolidated or shared through the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide monthly briefings to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on all activities relating to non-commodity information technology and procurement services as authorized under this heading1 including3 7#a7 the amount of funding participating operating administrations provide the ,working ,capital ,fund for programming and full time equivalent positions1 including reimbursable and non-reimbursable details1 to support non-commodity information technology and procurement services as authorized under this heading2 and 7#b7 the number of full time equivalent positions in the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer within the ,office of the ,secretary and the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration within the ,office of the ,secretary to support non-commodity information technology and procurement services as authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall include funding for programming and full time equivalent positions to support non-commodity information technology and procurement services1 as authorized under this heading1 in the congressional budget justification for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,working ,capital ,fund1 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer within the ,office of the ,secretary1 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration within the ,office of the ,secretary1 and each participating operating administration3 ,provided further1 ,that unless otherwise specified under this heading1 the ,working ,capital ,fund shall only deliver services consisting of administration and commodity information technology3 ,provided further1 ,that the departmental consolidation of activities including human resources1 governmental affairs1 public affairs and public engagement1 and civil rights in the ,working ,capital ,fund are prohibited3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts within the ,working ,capital ,fund are not available to provide services not specifically authorized under this heading4 ,,small ,,and ,,disadvantaged ,,business ,,utilization ,,and ,,outreach ,for necessary expenses for small and disadvantaged business utilization and outreach activities1 #e1ccj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #f small business transportation resource centers shall be maintained and operated3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #ccb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 such amounts may be used for business opportunities related to any mode of transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations made available under this heading shall be available for any purpose consistent with prior year appropriations that were made available under the heading ,office of the ,secretary--,minority ,business ,resource ,center ,program4 ,,payments ,,to ,,air ,,carriers 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,in addition to funds made available from any other source to carry out the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #eac1fcg1bca1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that in determining between or among carriers competing to provide service to a community1 the ,secretary may consider the relative subsidy requirements of the carriers3 ,provided further1 ,that basic essential air service minimum requirements shall not include the #ae-passenger capacity requirement under section #dagcb7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts authorized to be distributed for the essential air service program under section #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available immediately from amounts otherwise provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator may reimburse such amounts from fees credited to the account established under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #dagcc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbf1 the requirements established under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #dagca7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to maintain eligibility under section #dagca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,office ,,of ,,the ,,secretary ,,of ,,transportation 7,,including ,,rescissions7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #aja4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation to approve assessments or reimbursable agreements pertaining to funds appropriated to the operating administrations in this ,act1 except for activities underway on the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless such assessments or agreements have completed the normal reprogramming process for congressional notification4 #ajb4 ,the ,secretary shall post on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a schedule of all meetings of the ,council on ,credit and ,finance1 including the agenda for each meeting1 and require the ,council on ,credit and ,finance to record the decisions and actions of each meeting4 #ajc4 ,in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is authorized to provide partial or full payments in advance and accept subsequent reimbursements from all ,federal agencies from available funds for transit benefit distribution services that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acaej and section #cjdi of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #gije note73 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall maintain a reasonable operating reserve in the ,working ,capital ,fund1 to be expended in advance to provide uninterrupted transit benefits to ,government employees3 ,provided further1 ,that such reserve shall not exceed #a month of benefits payable and may be used only for the purpose of providing for the continuation of transit benefits3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,working ,capital ,fund shall be fully reimbursed by each customer agency from available funds for the actual cost of the transit benefit4 #ajd4 ,receipts collected in the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund1 as authorized by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for unused transit and van pool benefits1 in an amount not to exceed #aj percent of fiscal year #bjbf collections1 shall be available until expended in the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund to provide contractual services in support of section #ahi of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that obligations in fiscal year #bjbf of such collections shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 #aje4 ,none of the funds in this title may be obligated or expended for retention or senior executive bonuses for an employee of the ,department of ,transportation without the prior written approval of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration4 #ajf4 ,in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,administrative ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to transfer information technology equipment1 software1 and systems from departmental sources or other entities and collect and maintain a reserve at rates which will return full cost of transferred assets4 #ajg4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to provide credit assistance unless not less than #c days before any application approval to provide credit assistance under sections #fjc and #fjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary provides notification in writing to the following committees3 the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include1 but not be limited to1 the name of the project sponsor2 a description of the project2 whether credit assistance will be provided as a direct loan1 loan guarantee1 or line of credit2 and the amount of credit assistance4 #ajh4 7a7 ,amounts made available to the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,department of ,transportation's operating administrations in this ,act for the costs of award1 administration1 or oversight of financial assistance under the programs identified in subsection 7c7 may be transferred to the account identified in section #hja of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 as amended by section #dbe of title ,,iv of division ,l of ,public ,law #aag-ajc1 to remain available until expended1 for the necessary expenses of award1 administration1 or oversight of any financial assistance programs in the ,department of ,transportation4 7b7 ,amounts transferred under the authority in this section are available in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purpose4 7c7 ,the programs from which funds made available under this ,act may be transferred under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the local and regional project assistance program under section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the university transportation centers program under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 the drone infrastructure inspection grant program as authorized by section #iab of title ,,ix of ,public ,law #aah-fc4 #aji4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may transfer amounts awarded to a federally recognized ,tribe under a funding agreement entered into under part #bi of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 from the ,department of ,transportation's operating administrations to the ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs3 ,provided1 ,that any amounts retroceded or reassumed under such part may be transferred back to the appropriate operating administration4 #aji;,a4 ,for amounts provided for this fiscal year and prior fiscal years1 section #bdaab7;c77#b77;,b7 of ,public ,law #aag-eh shall be applied by substituting #cj percent for #dj percent3 ,provided1 ,that if the ,secretary determines that there are insufficient merit-worthy applications for the amounts provided for fiscal year #bjbb through fiscal year #bjbf in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh for competitive grants as authorized in section #bdaab of division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-eh to meet the requirement in section #bdaab7;c77#b77;,b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use the unutilized amounts to make other grants as authorized in section #bdaab of division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts repurposed pursuant to this section shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e4 #aji;,b4 ,the remaining unobligated balances1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 from amounts made available for ,department of ,transportation--,office of the ,secretary--,national ,infrastructure ,investments in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh for local and regional project assistance under section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbb are hereby permanently rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority equivalent to the amount rescinded pursuant to this section is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 and shall be available1 without additional competition1 for completing the funding of awards made pursuant to section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbb funding1 in addition to other funds as may be available for such purposes3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts rescinded pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #daab7;a7 of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjah1 and to section #bea7;b7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to #djja7;a77#a7 of ,s4 ,con4 ,res #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb1 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of additional new budget authority is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to such section #djja7;a7 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives4 #aji;,c4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to cancel or seek to renegotiate an existing contract under the essential air service program under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 before the standard period of rebidding occurring prior to a contract's expiration unless in response to an explicit written request from the ,,eas ,community3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall only apply to existing contracts under which the carrier is in compliance with the contract terms4 #aji;,d4 ,of the unobligated balances of funds remaining from-- 7#a7 ,transportation ,planning1 ,research1 and ,development account in title ,i of division ,a of ,public ,law #aaa-aag1 #ajh1adg4di is hereby permanently rescinded2 and 7#b7 ,transportation ,planning1 ,research1 and ,development account in title ,i of division ,f of ,public ,law #ajh-aii1 #gdd1jjj is hereby permanently rescinded4 #aji;,e4 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts made available for ,railroad ,rehabilitation and ,improvement ,financing ,program in section #dbj of title ,,iv of division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-f1 #be1dgf is hereby permanently rescinded4 #aji;,f4 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts made available for ,department of ,transportation--,office of the ,secretary--,salaries and ,expenses in ,public ,law #aai-d1 #aj1cfh1hbf is hereby permanently rescinded4 #aji;,g4 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts made available until expended for ,department of ,transportation--,office of the ,secretary--,research and ,technology in division ,l of title ,i of ,public ,law #aag-ajc1 #a1bgb1hjj4gi is hereby permanently rescinded4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,operations 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7,,faa71 not otherwise provided for1 including operations and research activities related to commercial space transportation1 administrative expenses for research and development1 establishment of air navigation facilities1 the operation 7including leasing7 and maintenance of aircraft1 subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts and maps sold to the public1 the lease or purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 #ac1gaj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 of which #ac1jdj1fjj1jjj to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 not less than #a1hdb1jcg1jjj shall be available for aviation safety activities2 7#b7 #aj1cdj1ffg1jjj shall be available for air traffic organization activities2 7#c7 #da1gee1jjj shall be available for commercial space transportation activities2 7#d7 #ifc1daj1jjj shall be available for finance and management activities2 7#e7 #fe1hac1jjj shall be available for ,next,gen and operations planning activities2 7#f7 #aed1hif1jjj shall be available for security and hazardous materials safety activities2 and 7#g7 #cja1dbb1jjj shall be available for staff offices3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts allocated under the previous proviso-- 7,a7 not less than #cgi1bbc1jjj shall be for aircraft certification service2 7,b7 not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,aerospace ,medicine2 7,c7 not less than #bgi1bjj1jjj shall be used to fund direct operations of the current air traffic control towers in the contract tower program1 including the contract tower cost share program1 and any airport that is currently qualified or that will qualify for the program during the fiscal year2 7,d7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for the pilot program to convert high activity air traffic control towers operating under the contract tower program to ,,faa staffed visual flight rules towers1 as authorized under section #fbe of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd1 and to prioritize the contract towers as required under section #fbe7;a77#b7 of such ,act2 7,e7 not less than #af1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,spectrum ,engineering2 7,f7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for unmanned aircraft system test ranges2 7,g7 not less than #g1ejj1jjj shall be for the internship program authorized under section #djd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-fc72 7,h7 not less than #a1jjj1jjj shall be for the human intervention motivation study contract and the flight attendant drug and alcohol program contract2 and 7,i7 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,,faa's veterans' pilot training program3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #e percent of any budget activity1 except for aviation safety budget activity1 may be transferred to any budget activity under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any appropriation under this heading by more than #e percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #e percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #de days after the submission of the budget request1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall transmit to ,congress an annual update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,december #bjjd pursuant to section #bba of the ,vision #ajj-;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddejf note73 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #de days after the submission of the budget request1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress reports that describe a comprehensive strategy for staffing1 hiring1 and training of flight standards and aircraft certification staff1 and airway transportation system specialists in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan1 including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj for each day after #de days after the submission of the budget request that reports containing the information described in the preceding two provisos have not been transmitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to enter into a grant agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting organization to assist in the development of aviation safety standards3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for new applicants for the second career training program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new aviation user fees not specifically authorized by law after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 foreign authorities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred in the provision of agency services1 including receipts for the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities1 and for issuance1 renewal or modification of certificates1 including airman1 aircraft1 and repair station certificates1 or for tests related thereto1 or for processing major repair or alteration forms3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report on all expenditures related to the contract tower program from the most recent fiscal year1 including a breakout for administrative costs1 contract support expenses1 insurance1 equipment procured and installed in contract towers1 new starts1 and aggregate payments for operating the contract towers3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report on the ,,faa's ongoing efforts and future plans to equip contract towers with radar displays and other technology that the ,,faa believes are necessary to enhance aviation safety3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act for aeronautical charting and cartography are available for activities conducted by1 or coordinated through1 the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #d1jjj1jjj of amounts made available for staff offices shall be used to establish the ,office of the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement as authorized under section #ajf7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to eliminate the contract weather observers program at any airport4 ,,facilities ,,and ,,equipment 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for acquisition1 establishment1 technical support services1 improvement by contract or purchase1 and hire of national airspace systems and experimental facilities and equipment1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 engineering and service testing1 including construction of test facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available2 and the purchase1 lease1 or transfer of aircraft from funds made available under this heading1 including aircraft for aviation regulation and certification2 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 of which #fig1hej1jjj is for personnel and related expenses and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and #c1cjb1aej1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the sums appropriated under this heading in this ,act shall be made available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for spending in the table entitled ,allocation of ,,faa ,facilities and ,equipment ,funding in ,this ,act--,fiscal ,year #bjbf included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that the sums appropriated under this heading in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 shall be made available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for spending in the table entitled ,allocation of ,,faa ,facilities and ,equipment ,funding in the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act--,fiscal ,year #bjbf included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts repurposed pursuant to the preceding proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 for expenses incurred in the establishment1 improvement1 and modernization of national airspace systems3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after submission of the budget request1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to the ,congress an investment plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration which includes funding for each budget line item for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 with total funding for each year of the plan constrained to the funding targets for those years as estimated and approved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that section #dje of this ,act shall apply to amounts made available under the heading in this ,act and in title ,,viii of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding subsections 7a77#e7 and 7a77#f7 of such section #dje1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 not to exceed #g percent of any funding level specified for projects and activities in the tables incorporated by reference under this heading may be transferred to any other funding level specified for projects and activities in such tables and no transfer of such funding levels may increase or decrease any funding level in such tables by more than #g percent4 ,,research1 ,,engineering1 ,,and ,,development 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for research1 engineering1 and development1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant1 #bij1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 which shall be available for expenses incurred for research1 engineering1 and development3 ,provided further1 ,that the sums appropriated under this heading shall be made available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table entitled ,research1 ,engineering1 and ,development included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #g percent of any funding level specified in the table incorporated by reference under this heading included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7may be transferred to any other funding level specified under this heading included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any funding level by more than #g percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #g percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for aviation workforce development programs1 as authorized under section #fbe of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 as amended 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djacb note73 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts set aside under the preceding proviso-- 7#a7 no less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded for manufacturing workforce grants as authorized under section #fbe 7a77#c7 of such ,act2 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for not more than two community colleges that are sponsors of a general aviation airport identified in the ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems3 ,provided1 ,that grants awarded under this paragraph for community colleges shall be awarded for an amount not less than #e1jjj1jjj per award3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may award such grants under this subsection notwithstanding section #fbe7;b77#b7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 as amended 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djacb note72 and 7#c7 no less than #bj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded to institutions eligible under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #ajfgq7a7 of title #bj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and priority shall be given to institutions or consortiums of institutions near commercial aviation manufacturing and military aviation employment opportunities4 ,,grants-,,in-,,aid ,,for ,,airports 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for liquidation of obligations incurred for grants-in-aid for airport planning and development1 and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and under other law authorizing such obligations2 for procurement1 installation1 and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title2 for grants authorized under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for inspection activities and administration of airport safety programs1 including those related to airport operating certificates under section #ddgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 in fiscal year #bjbf1 notwithstanding section #dgaag7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems1 reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas1 or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,government's share of allowable project costs under paragraph 7#b7 of such section for subgrants or paragraph 7#c7 of such section shall be #ie percent for a project at other than a large or medium hub airport that is a successive phase of a multi-phased construction project for which the project sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa for the construction project3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of amounts limited under this heading1 not less than #afj1jjj1jjj shall be available for administration1 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the airport cooperative research program1 #da1hbg1jjj shall be available for the airport technology research program and of which1 #f1jjj1jjj shall be available for the airfield technology program authorized under section #ajad of ,public ,law #aah-fc1 of which #c1jjj1jjj is for concrete pavement research and #c1jjj1jjj is for asphalt pavement research1 and #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available and transferred to ,office of the ,secretary1 ,salaries and ,expenses to carry out the small community air service development program3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to airports eligible under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 such program may include the participation of an airport that serves a community or consortium that is not larger than a small hub airport1 according to ,federal ,aviation ,administration hub classifications effective at the time the ,office of the ,secretary issues a request for proposals4 ,,grants-,,in-,,aid ,,for ,,airports 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,grants-,in-,aid for ,airports1 to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants for projects as authorized by subchapter #a of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 subchapter #a of chapter #dge of such title1 and section #gfg of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-fc71 #egg1cef1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be derived from the general fund1 and such funds shall not be subject to apportionment formulas1 special apportionment categories1 or minimum percentages under chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for the ,grants-in-,aid for ,airports program set forth in any ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #edb1cef1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding proviso for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this section shall not be subject to or considered under section #dgaae7;j77#c77;,b71 #dgaae7;j77#c77;,c71 or #dgaae7;j77#c77;,d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 up to #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants to airports that include1 but are not limited to1 projects that are eligible under section #dgaae7;j77#c77;,d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that of amounts made available under this heading1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants for airports with scheduled commercial service in calendar year #bjbd1 that serve essential air service markets as reported in ,october #bjbd1 reported and certified zero dollars total debt at end of year on the form ,,faa-#eajj-abg submitted before the date of enactment of this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd1 and were allocated an amount under the heading ,grants-in-,aid for ,airports in division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-acf equal to or less than the amount designated for a regional airport under paragraph 7#d7 under such heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under the preceding proviso shall be prioritized for airports participating in the ,,faa ,contract ,tower ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for personnel1 contracting1 and other costs to administer and oversee grants 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation7 under the heading ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,airport ,infrastructure ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#b7 #fh1fgj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for personnel1 contracting1 and other costs to administer and oversee grants 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation7 under the heading ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,airport ,terminal ,program in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts transferred pursuant to the preceding provisos shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,aviation ,,administration #aaj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to compensate in excess of #fjj technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,center for ,advanced ,aviation ,systems ,development during fiscal year #bjbf4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or regulations requiring airport sponsors to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost building construction1 maintenance1 utilities and expenses1 including related accommodation services1 or space in airport sponsor-owned buildings for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition on the use of funds in this section does not apply to negotiations between the agency and airport sponsors to achieve agreement on below-market rates for these items or to grant assurances that require airport sponsors to provide land without cost to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for air traffic control facilities4 #aab4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may reimburse amounts made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 from fees credited under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any amount remaining in such account at the close of any fiscal year may be made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the subsequent fiscal year4 #aac4 ,amounts collected under section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be credited to the appropriation current at the time of collection1 to be merged with and available for the same purposes as such appropriation4 #aad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for paying premium pay under section #eedf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee unless such employee actually performed work during the time corresponding to such premium pay4 #aae4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to purchase a store gift card or gift certificate through use of a ,government-issued credit card4 #aaf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any prior ,act may be used to implement or to continue to implement any limitation on the ability of any owner or operator of a private aircraft to obtain1 upon a request to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 a blocking of that owner's or operator's aircraft registration number1 ,mode ,s transponder code1 flight identification1 call sign1 or similar identifying information from any ground based display to the public that would allow the real-time or near real-time flight tracking of that aircraft's movements1 except data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of that owner or operator4 #aag4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than nine political and ,presidential appointees in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that of the nine political and ,presidential appointee positions in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 not less than one position shall be within each of the following offices and no appointee shall be in any other office3 the ,office of the ,administrator1 the ,office of the ,deputy ,administrator1 the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 the ,office of ,government and ,industry ,affairs1 the ,office of ,communications1 the ,office of ,airports1 and the ,office for ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment4 #aah4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to increase fees pursuant to section #ddgba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the ,federal ,aviation ,administration provides to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report that justifies all fees related to aeronautical navigation products and explains how such fees are consistent with ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfdb4 #aai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to close a regional operations center of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or reduce its services or personnel unless the ,administrator notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ij full business days in advance4 #aai;,a4 ,none of the funds made available by or limited by this ,act may be used to change weight restrictions or prior permission rules at ,teterboro airport in ,teterboro1 ,new ,jersey4 #aai;,b4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to withhold from consideration and approval any new application for participation in the contract tower program1 or for reevaluation of cost-share program participants so long as the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has received an application from the airport1 and so long as the ,administrator determines such tower is eligible using the factors set forth in ,federal ,aviation ,administration published establishment criteria4 #aai;,c4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to open1 close1 redesignate as a lesser office1 or reorganize a regional office1 the aeronautical center1 or the technical center unless the ,administrator does so in compliance with section #dje of this ,act4 #aai;,d4 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#g7 of section #dje1 activities creating1 reorganizing1 or restructuring an organizational unit of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration are not subject to the requirements of section #dje unless those activities would change the organization chart provided as an exhibit to section #a of the ,president's ,budget justification4 #aai;,e4 ,for an additional amount for ,grants-in-aid for ,airports1 up to #c1ejj1jjj shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 for necessary expenses1 including an independent verification regime1 to provide reimbursement to airport sponsors that do not provide gateway operations and providers of general aviation ground support services1 or other aviation tenants1 located at those airports closed during a temporary flight restriction 7,,tfr7 for any residence of the ,president that is designated or identified to be secured by the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 and for direct and incremental financial losses incurred while such airports are closed solely due to the actions of the ,federal ,government3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be derived from balances remaining from amounts appropriated for such purposes in prior ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for the ,grants-in-,aid for ,airports program set forth in any ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds shall be obligated or distributed to airport sponsors that do not provide gateway operations and providers of general aviation ground support services until an independent audit is completed3 ,provided further1 ,that losses incurred as a result of violations of law1 or through fault or negligence1 of such operators and service providers or of third parties 7including airports7 are not eligible for reimbursements3 ,provided further1 ,that obligation and expenditure of funds are conditional upon full release of the ,united ,states ,government for all claims for financial losses resulting from such actions4 #aai;,f4 ,section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied by inserting the following after paragraph 7#d73 7#e7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,systems or equipment ,eligible air traffic systems or equipment identified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection to be transferred to the ,administrator under this subsection must have been purchased by the transferor airport on or after ,october #e1 #bjah4 7,b7 ,other systems or equipment ,eligible air traffic systems or equipment identified in subparagraph 7,d7 of paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection to be transferred to the ,administrator under this subsection must have been purchased by the transferor airport on or after ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7#f7 ,airports classified as a basic or local general aviation airport ,an airport that is categorized as a basic or local general aviation airport under the most recently published national plan of integrated airport systems under section #dgajc may only transfer an eligible air traffic system or equipment under this subsection in accordance with the exception provided in paragraph 7#d7 if such system or equipment was purchased by the transferor airport on or after ,october #a1 #bjbd4 4 #aai;,g4 ,none of the funds in this or any other ,act shall be used to plan1 design1 or implement the privatization or separation of the air traffic organization functions of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aai;,h4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used for the construction of a new ,air ,traffic ,control ,training ,academy except for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's existing ,training ,academy located at the ,mike ,monroney ,aeronautical ,center4 #aai;,i4 ,notwithstanding section #djabb7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for this year and thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,federal ,air ,surgeon1 may increase the annual rate of basic pay for positions in the ,office of ,aerospace ,medicine requiring a medical degree up to the annual compensation paid under section #ajb of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aai;,j4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration is directed to provide a spend plan and a briefing within #cj days of enactment of this ,act1 and each month thereafter during fiscal year #bjbf1 to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on all activities and efforts funded by this ,act and section #djjjc of ,public ,law #aai-ba for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's air traffic control modernization efforts3 ,provided1 ,that the ,administrator shall make available for each briefing the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,chief ,financial ,officer and the ,assistant ,administrator for ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment1 and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,air ,traffic ,organization's ,chief ,operating ,officer and ,chief ,technology ,officer4 ,federal ,highway ,administration ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,not to exceed #ejd1ahg1igg together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall be obligated for necessary expenses for administration and operation of the ,federal ,highway ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that in addition1 #c1bdh1jjj shall be transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in accordance with section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,federal-,,aid ,,highways 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,funds available for the implementation or execution of authorized ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed total obligations of #fb1feg1aje1hba for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that the limitation on obligations under this heading shall only apply to contract authority authorized from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 unless otherwise specified in law4 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out authorized ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs1 #fc1cif1aje1hba shall be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 to remain available until expended4 ,,highway ,,infrastructure ,,programs 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the purposes as described under this heading1 #b1cie1hhj1eia1 of which #ibg1bab1eia shall be appropriated from the general fund1 and of which-- 7#a7 #a1jic1gef1jjj shall be derived from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated under the heading ,federal ,highway ,administration--,highway ,infrastructure ,programs in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 as follows3 7,a7 #abe1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for operations and administration of the ,federal ,highway ,administration 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation72 7,b7 #ge1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb in paragraph 7#b7 of such title ,,viii for the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation2 7,c7 #cjj1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf in paragraph 7#b7 of such title ,,viii for grants to ,states or localities that require additional assistance to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7,d7 #ejc1gef1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf in paragraph 7#b7 of such title ,,viii that were distributed among the ,states1 to be derived on a proportional basis from such unobligated amounts based on the unobligated balances from fiscal year #bjbb by ,state as of ,january #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,e7 #ij1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf under paragraph 7#e7 of such title ,,viii for the reduction of truck emissions at port facilities program3 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived from the unobligated balances as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e2 7#b7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf under the heading ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration--,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,program in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived by transfer as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e2 7#c7 #bjd1iab1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf under the heading ,office of the ,secretary--,strengthening ,mobility and ,revolutionizing ,transportation ,grant ,program in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived by transfer as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e2 7#d7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts made available by transfer pursuant to section #hja in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation73 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived by transfer as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e2 and 7#e7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf under the heading ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration--,natural ,gas ,distribution ,infrastructure ,safety and ,modernization ,grant ,program in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation73 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived by transfer as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading shall be in addition to any funds provided for fiscal year #bjbf in this or any other ,act for3 7#a7 ,federal-aid ,highways under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the ,appalachian development highway system as authorized under section #ajfi7y7 of ,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 7#c7 activities eligible under the ,tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 activities eligible under the ,federal lands transportation program under section #bjc of such title2 7#e7 activities eligible under the ,federal land access program under section #bjd of such title2 7#f7 the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq472 7#g7 the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq472 7#h7 the ,denali ,commission2 or 7#i7 activities eligible under chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall not affect the distribution or amount of funds provided in any other ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except for the funds made available under this heading for the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission1 the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission1 and the ,denali ,commission1 section #aaaja7;e7 of ,public ,law #aag-eh shall apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for ,federal-aid highways or highway safety construction programs set forth in any ,act making annual appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #a1ead1gba1jia1 which shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding proviso for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under this heading1 the funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph that are used for ,tribal projects shall be administered as if allocated under chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the set-asides described in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #bjb7;b77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 and 7e7 of section #bjb of such title1 and section #aabc7;h77#a7 of ,,map-#ba 7as amended by ,public ,law #aag-eh71 shall not apply to such funds2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be for activities eligible under the ,tribal transportation program1 as described in section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under this heading1 the funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if allocated under chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the set-asides described in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #bjb7;b77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 and 7e7 of section #bjb of such title shall not apply to funds made available under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the set-aside described in section #aabc7;h77#a7 of ,,map-#ba 7as amended by ,public ,law #aag-eh71 shall not apply to such funds2 7#c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be to carry out the ,nationally ,significant ,multimodal ,freight and ,highway ,projects program under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that the funds made available under this paragraph shall be for projects to provide public parking for commercial motor vehicles3 ,provided further1 ,that such projects shall be within reasonable access to or in the right of way of an ,interstate highway1 the ,national ,highway ,system1 or the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ej percent of the amounts made available under this paragraph to make grants for projects that do not satisfy the minimum threshold under section #aag7;d77#a77;,b7 of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the amount reserved under the preceding proviso1 not less than #cj percent shall be used for projects in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that each grant made with funds reserved under the third proviso of this paragraph shall be in an amount that is at least #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to other applicable requirements1 in making grants with funds reserved under the third proviso of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the project selection considerations described in section #aag7;e77#c7 of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as described in the preceding proviso1 subsections 7e7 and 7i7 of section #aag of such title shall not apply to funds made available under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #be percent of the amounts made available under this paragraph to make grants for projects located in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that if qualified applications will not allow for the amount reserved under the preceding proviso to be fully utilized1 the ,secretary shall combine the unutilized amounts with the amounts reserved under the fourth proviso of this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements in section #aag7;g7 of such title shall not apply to a project assisted with a grant under this paragraph that does not meet the minimum threshold under section #aag7;d77#a77;,b73 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as described in the following proviso1 the ,federal share of the cost of a project assisted with a grant under this paragraph may not exceed #fj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the cost of a project that does not meet the minimum threshold under section #aag7;d77#a77;,b7 of such title shall be #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that an eligible applicant that receives a grant under this paragraph may partner with a private entity to fund the development1 capacity expansion1 or operation or maintenance of a facility3 ,provided further1 ,that no fees may be charged by an eligible applicant receiving a grant under this paragraph to a commercial motor vehicle driver to use parking constructed1 expanded1 opened1 maintained1 or improved with a grant under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this paragraph shall not be used for the construction1 or development phase activities that would enable the construction1 of charging or fueling infrastructure for the propulsion of a vehicle1 including a commercial motor vehicle3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this paragraph1 7#a7 the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and 7#b7 the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #aag7;i77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be to carry out section #aaejb of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note73 ,provided1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under such section or this heading1 the funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be to carry out the regional infrastructure accelerator demonstration program under section #adda of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note73 ,provided1 ,that for funds made available under this paragraph1 the ,federal share of the costs shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #ajj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph may be transferred to the ,office of the ,secretary2 7#f7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system1 as authorized under section #ajfi7y7 of ,public ,law #ajb-bdj3 ,provided1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this paragraph1 the term ,appalachian ,state means a ,state that contains #a or more counties 7including any political subdivision located within the area7 in the ,appalachian region as defined in section #adajb7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as provided in the following proviso1 funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that a project carried out with funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system shall be carried out in the same manner as a project under section #adeja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to the following proviso1 funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system shall be apportioned to ,appalachian ,states according to the percentages derived from the #bjab ,appalachian development highway system cost-to-complete estimate1 adopted in ,appalachian ,regional ,commission ,resolution ,number #gcf1 and confirmed as each ,appalachian ,state's relative share of the estimated remaining need to complete the ,appalachian development highway system1 adjusted to exclude those corridors that such ,states have no current plans to complete1 as reported in the #bjac ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system ,completion ,report1 unless those ,states have modified and assigned a higher priority for completion of an ,appalachian development highway system corridor1 as reported in the #bjbj ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system ,future ,outlook3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall adjust apportionments made under the preceding proviso so that no ,appalachian ,state shall be apportioned an amount in excess of #cj percent of the amount made available for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in making adjustments under the preceding two provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made for construction of the ,appalachian development highway system under this heading shall be up to #ajj percent2 7#g7 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be transferred to the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq47 to make grants1 in addition to amounts otherwise made available to the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission for such purpose1 for authorized activities1 including for administration of grants or cooperative agreements to support interjurisdictional planning activities advancing transportation infrastructure3 ,provided1 ,that a grant made with funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered in the same manner as a grant made under subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#h7 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be transferred to the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq47 to make grants1 in addition to amounts otherwise made available to the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission for such purpose1 to carry out pilot projects that demonstrate the capabilities of wood-based infrastructure projects3 ,provided1 ,that a grant made with funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered in the same manner as a grant made under subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#i7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,denali ,commission for activities eligible under section #cjg7;d7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg73 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall not be subject to section #caa of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that except as otherwise provided under section #cjg7;d7 of such ,act or this heading1 funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if directly appropriated to the ,denali ,commission and subject to applicable provisions of such ,act1 including the requirement in section #cjg7;d7 of such ,act that the local community provides a #aj percent non-,federal match in the form of any necessary land or planning and design funds3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made with funds transferred under this paragraph shall be up to #ij percent2 7#aj7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,denali ,commission to carry out the ,denali access system program under section #cji of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg73 ,provided1 ,that a transfer under this paragraph shall not be subject to section #caa of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that except as otherwise provided under this heading1 funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if directly appropriated to the ,denali ,commission and subject to applicable provisions of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall not be subject to section #cji7;j77#b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made with funds transferred under this paragraph shall be up to #ajj percent2 7#aa7 #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be to carry out the pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way program under section #ccb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ab7 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be for the national scenic byways program under section #afb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under this heading1 the funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ac7 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 shall be for a competitive highway bridge program for ,states that-- 7,a7 have-- 7i7 a population density of less than #aae individuals per square mile2 or 7ii7 a population of less than #a1ajj1jjj individuals2 and 7,b7 have-- 7i7 less than #bf percent of total bridges classified as in good condition2 or 7ii7 greater than or equal to #d4i percent of total bridges classified as in poor condition3 ,provided1 ,that any such ,state with more than #ad percent of total bridges classified as in poor condition shall receive not less than #cb1ejj1jjj of the funds made available in this paragraph for grant applications for projects eligible under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary determines that eligible applications from any such ,state meeting the criteria under the preceding proviso are insufficient to make awards of at least #cb1ejj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall use the unutilized amounts to provide other grants to ,states eligible under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that no ,state shall be awarded more than #ee1jjj1jjj in awards from funds made available under this paragraph for grant applications for projects eligible under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this paragraph shall be used for highway bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects on public roads that demonstrate cost savings by bundling multiple highway bridge projects and1 except as otherwise provided in this heading1 shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements of section #add7;j77#e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to funds made available under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall calculate population and population density figures based on the latest available data from the decennial census conducted under section #ada7;a7 of title #ac1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall calculate the percentages of bridge counts 7including the percentages of bridge counts classified as in poor and good condition7 based on the national bridge inventory as of ,june #bjbd2 7#ad7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be for a competitive ,type #c highway bridge program for the replacement or rehabilitation of bridges that--7,a7 are owned by a county2 7,b7 are classified as a ,type #c bridge by the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7,c7 are eligible under the ,federal lands access program1 as described in section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 cross a water conveyance structure owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 shall prioritize awards to projects that will lead to--7i7 improved water delivery2 7ii7 improved bridge conditions2 and 7iii7 improved safety1 efficiency1 and reliability of the movement of people and goods over ,type #c bridges crossing a water conveyance structure owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation3 ,provided further1 ,that only a county owning a bridge meeting the conditions in this paragraph shall be an eligible applicant for a grant under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under this heading1 funds made available under this paragraph shall be administered as if allocated under section #bjd of such title1 except that such funds shall not be subject to subsections 7b7 or 7c7 of such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this paragraph1 the term ,type #c bridge means a bridge classified as a ,type #c bridge by the ,bureau of ,reclamation as defined in its ,reclamation ,manual ,directives and ,standards ,,fac #jg-ja 7as updated on ,june #i1 #bjbc73 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made with funds made available under this paragraph shall be #ajj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue the notice of funding opportunity for the funds made available under this paragraph no later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants for the funds made available under this paragraph no later than #bgj days after enactment of this ,act2 7#ae7 #f1aei1ejj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for research leading to sustainable stormwater management technologies and techniques to reduce the impacts of #f,,ppd and #f,,ppd-quinone on salmon-bearing streams3 ,provided1 ,that the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall implement this research as specified under the paragraph entitled ,stormwater ,management in ,senate ,report #aai-dg2 and 7#af7 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for capital construction grants under the ,reconnecting ,communities ,pilot ,program as authorized under section #aaeji7;d7 of division ,a of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this paragraph shall only be available for projects in ,states in which the ,department of ,transportation previously awarded a competitive grant award and signed a grant agreement of not less than #ade1jjj1jjj under section #agg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any amount of such funds were subsequently rescinded by an ,act of ,congress4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,highway ,,administration 7,,including ,,rescissions7 #abj4 7a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not distribute from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways-- 7,a7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7#b7 not distribute an amount from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under section #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation limitation was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ab7 for such fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under authorized ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under section #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for such fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the national highway performance program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ab7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to each ,state for such fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to all ,states for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,exceptions from obligation limitation ,the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 and 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjbf1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj74 7c7 ,redistribution of unused obligation authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of such fiscal year-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation limitation made available under subsection 7a7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,applicability of obligation limitations to transportation research programs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under-- 7,a7 chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 title ,,vi of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act2 and 7,c7 title ,,iii of division ,a of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh74 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation authority made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available for a period of #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years4 7e7 ,redistribution of certain authorized funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation limitation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for ,federal-aid highway programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for such fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received by the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics from the sale of data products1 for necessary expenses incurred pursuant to chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be credited to the ,federal-aid highways account for the purpose of reimbursing the ,bureau for such expenses4 #abb4 ,not less than #ae days prior to waiving1 under his or her statutory authority1 any ,buy ,america requirement for ,federal-aid highways projects1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall post on a website any waivers granted under the ,buy ,america requirements4 #abc4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to make a grant for a project under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless the ,secretary1 at least #fj days before making a grant under that section1 provides written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the proposed grant1 including an evaluation and justification for the project and the amount of the proposed grant award4 #abd4 7a7 ,a ,state or territory1 as defined in section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 may use for any project eligible under section #acc7;b7 of title #bc or section #afe of title #bc and located within the boundary of the ,state or territory any earmarked amount1 and any associated obligation limitation3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department of ,transportation for the ,state or territory for which the earmarked amount was originally designated or directed notifies the ,secretary of its intent to use its authority under this section and submits an annual report to the ,secretary identifying the projects to which the funding would be applied4 ,notwithstanding the original period of availability of funds to be obligated under this section1 such funds and associated obligation limitation shall remain available for obligation for a period of #c fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the ,secretary is notified4 ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with funds made available under this section shall be the same as associated with the earmark4 7b7 ,in this section1 the term earmarked amount means-- 7#a7 congressionally directed spending1 as defined in rule ,,xliv of the ,standing ,rules of the ,senate1 identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 or 7#b7 a congressional earmark1 as defined in rule ,,xxi of the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives1 identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7c7 ,the authority under subsection 7a7 may be exercised only for those projects or activities that have obligated less than #aj percent of the amount made available for obligation as of ,october #a of the current fiscal year1 and shall be applied to projects within the same general geographic area within #be miles for which the funding was designated1 except that a ,state or territory may apply such authority to unexpended balances of funds from projects or activities the ,state or territory certifies have been closed and for which payments have been made under a final voucher4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall submit consolidated reports of the information provided by the ,states and territories annually to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #abe4 ,the remaining unobligated balances1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 from amounts made available for ,department of ,transportation--,federal ,highway ,administration--,highway ,infrastructure ,programs in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh for the ,nationally ,significant ,freight and ,highway ,projects program under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc are hereby permanently rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority equivalent to the amount rescinded pursuant to this section is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 and shall be available1 without additional competition1 for completing the funding of awards made pursuant to section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc funding1 in addition to other funds as may be available for such purposes3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts rescinded pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #daab7;a7 of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjah1 and to section #bea7;b7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to #djja7;a77#a7 of ,s4 ,con4 ,res #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb1 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of additional new budget authority provided by this section is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to such section #djja7;a77#a7 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives4 #abf4 ,the remaining unobligated balances1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 from amounts made available for ,department of ,transportation--,federal ,highway ,administration--,highway ,infrastructure ,programs in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh for the bridge investment program under section #abd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc are hereby permanently rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority equivalent to the amount rescinded pursuant to this section is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 and shall be available1 without additional competition1 for completing the funding of awards made pursuant to section #abd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc funding1 in addition to other funds as may be available for such purposes3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts rescinded pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #daab7;a7 of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjah1 and to section #bea7;b7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to #djja7;a77#a7 of ,s4 ,con4 ,res #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb1 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of additional new budget authority provided by this section is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to such section #djja7;a77#a7 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives4 #abg4 ,the remaining unobligated balances1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 from amounts made available for ,department of ,transportation--,federal ,highway ,administration--,highway ,infrastructure ,programs in division ,l of ,public ,law #aag-cbh for competitive awards for activities eligible under section #agf7;d77#d77;,a7 and #agf7;d77#d77;,c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc are hereby permanently rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority equivalent to the amount rescinded pursuant to this section is hereby appropriated on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 and shall be available1 without additional competition1 for completing the funding of awards made pursuant to section #agf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc funding1 in addition to other funds as may be available for such purposes4 ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,operations ,,and ,,programs 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the implementation1 execution and administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs pursuant to section #caaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 #cij1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 the sum of which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for implementation1 execution1 or administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs authorized under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not exceed total obligations of #cij1jjj1jjj1 for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 not less than #fc1jih1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 shall be for development1 modernization1 enhancement1 and continued operation and maintenance of information technology and information management2 and 7#b7 #ad1jgc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 shall be for the research and technology program3 ,provided further1 ,that the activities funded in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in the preceding proviso may be accomplished through direct expenditures1 direct research activities1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts1 intra-agency or interagency agreements1 or other agreements with public organizations4 ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 and #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ecf1fjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of motor carrier safety programs shall not exceed total obligations of #eda1fjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjbf for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #dbb1ejj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the motor carrier safety assistance program2 7#b7 #de1bjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the commercial driver's license program implementation program2 7#c7 #fb1djj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the high priority program2 7#d7 #a1ejj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program2 and 7#e7 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for the commercial motor vehicle enforcement training and support grant program1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available from prior year unobligated contract authority made available for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants in section #bcjja of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided1 ,that such prior year unobligated contract authority shall be available to complete the fiscal year #bjbd commercial motor vehicle enforcement training and support grant program notice of funding opportunity and shall be available to all applicants otherwise eligible under such notice of funding opportunity4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,administration #acj4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,transportation by this ,act or any other ,act may be obligated or expended to implement1 administer1 or enforce the requirements of section #caacg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any regulation issued by the ,secretary pursuant to such section1 with respect to the use of electronic logging devices by operators of commercial motor vehicles1 as defined in section #caacb7a7 of such title1 transporting livestock as defined in section #fjb of the ,emergency ,livestock ,feed ,assistance ,act of #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7 or insects4 #aca4 ,the ,secretary shall update the ,department's regulations to ensure that non-compliance with section #cia4aa7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 triggers an out-of-service order4 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration ,,operations ,,and ,,research 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the ,secretary1 with respect to traffic and highway safety1 authorized under chapter #cja and part ,c of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 of which #fe1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #abi1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 as follows3 7#a7 #gi1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf in paragraph 7#c7 under the heading ,department of ,transportation--,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration--,supplemental ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,programs2 and 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf under the heading ,department of ,transportation--,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration--,crash ,data3 ,provided1 ,that amounts derived by transfer as described in the matter preceding this proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e4 ,,operations ,,and ,,research 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including behavioral research on automated driving systems and advanced driver assistance systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls1 section #bejbd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bji1fjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjbf1 are in excess of #bji1fjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bjb1jjj1jjj shall be for programs authorized under section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including behavioral research on automated driving systems and advanced driver assistance systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls1 and section #bejbd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#b7 #g1fjj1jjj shall be for the national driver register authorized under chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the #bji1fjj1jjj obligation limitation for operations and research1 #eg1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and shall be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for future years3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts for behavioral research on automated driving systems and advanced driver assistance systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls are in addition to any other funds provided for those purposes for fiscal year #bjbf in this ,act4 ,,highway ,,traffic ,,safety ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out provisions of sections #djb1 #djd1 and #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and grant administration expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to remain available until expended1 #hdi1fed1fbe1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs for which the total obligations in fiscal year #bjbf are in excess of #hdi1fed1fbe for programs authorized under sections #djb1 #djd1 and #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and grant administration expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #cic1djj1jjj shall be for highway safety programs under section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 #cfg1ejj1jjj shall be for national priority safety programs under section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 #dd1cjj1jjj shall be for the high visibility enforcement program under section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 #dd1ded1fbe shall be for grant administrative expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used for construction1 rehabilitation1 or remodeling costs1 or for office furnishings and fixtures for ,state1 local or private buildings or structures3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj of the funds made available for national priority safety programs under section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for impaired driving countermeasures 7as described in subsection 7d7 of that section7 shall be available for technical assistance to the ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,transfers provision under section #dje7;a77#aj7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts transferred to increase the amounts made available under section #djb shall include the obligation authority for such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of any exercise of the authority granted under the preceding proviso or under section #dje7;a77#aj7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 within #e days4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,national ,,highway ,,traffic ,,safety ,,administration #adj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration set in this ,act shall not apply to obligations for which obligation authority was made available in previous public laws but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used4 #ada4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to encourage illegal drug or alcohol use in the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration's impaired driving advertising campaigns4 #adb4 ,an additional #acj1jjj shall be made available to the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 out of the amount limited for section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for travel and related expenses for ,state management reviews and to pay for core competency development training and related expenses for highway safety staff4 ,federal ,railroad ,administration ,,safety ,,and ,,operations ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #bfd1gfa1jjj1 of which #be1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,,railroad ,,research ,,and ,,development ,for necessary expenses for railroad research and development1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 up to #c1jjj1jjj shall be available pursuant to section #bjajh7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the construction1 alteration1 and repair of buildings and improvements at the ,transportation ,technology ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 not less than #b1ejj1jjj shall be available pursuant to section #bjajh7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to establish and maintain a center of excellence4 ,,federal-,,state ,,partnership ,,for ,,intercity ,,passenger ,,rail 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses related to ,federal-,state partnership for intercity passenger rail grants as authorized by section #bdiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants carried out under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants1 including amounts transferred to the ,financial ,assistance ,oversight and ,technical ,assistance account 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general7 under the heading ,federal ,railroad ,administration--,federal-,state ,partnership for ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of amounts made available under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a grant to the ,union ,station ,redevelopment ,corporation to rehabilitate and repair the ,washington ,union ,station complex1 and section #bdiaa7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to that grant4 ,,consolidated ,,rail ,,infrastructure ,,and ,,safety ,,improvements 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses related to consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grants1 as authorized by section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #acg1dbf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act-- 7#a7 #hg1dbf1jjj shall be available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in the preceding proviso for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that requirements under subsections 7g7 and 7l7 of section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the funds made available under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that any remaining funds available after the distribution of the ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending described in this paragraph shall be available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants under this heading2 and 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants1 including amounts transferred to the ,financial ,assistance ,oversight and ,technical ,assistance account 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general7 under the heading ,federal ,railroad ,administration--,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#b7 #aaj1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants1 including amounts transferred to the ,financial ,assistance ,oversight and ,technical ,assistance account 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general7 under the heading ,federal ,railroad ,administration--,federal-,state ,partnership for ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 eligible projects under section #bbijg7;c77#h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall also include railroad systems planning 7including the preparation of regional intercity passenger rail plans and ,state rail plans7 and railroad project development activities 7including railroad project planning1 preliminary engineering1 design1 environmental analysis1 feasibility studies1 and the development and analysis of project alternatives73 ,provided further1 ,that section #bbije7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to amounts made available under this heading in this ,act for projects that implement or sustain positive train control systems otherwise eligible under section #bbijg7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this ,act for projects selected for commuter rail passenger transportation may be transferred by the ,secretary1 after selection1 to the appropriate agencies to be administered in accordance with chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts made available under this heading in this ,act1 eligible recipients under section #bbijg7;b77#g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include any holding company of a ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad 7as those terms are defined in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code73 ,provided further1 ,that section #bbijg7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to amounts made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bbijg7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to amounts made available under this heading in previous fiscal years if such funds are announced in a notice of funding opportunity that includes funds made available under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso shall not apply to funds made available under this heading in the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances remaining after #f years from the date of enactment of this ,act may be used for any eligible project under section #bbijg7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants carried out under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,northeast ,,corridor ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,national ,,railroad ,,passenger ,,corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,northeast ,corridor as authorized by section #bbaja7;a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 #hej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to one-half of #a percent of the amounts made available under both this heading in this ,act and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading in this ,act to fund the costs of project management and oversight of activities authorized by section #bbaja7;c7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the project management oversight funds authorized under section #bbaja7;c7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 the ,secretary shall retain an additional #e1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act to fund expenses associated with the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission established under section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,national ,,network ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,national ,,railroad ,,passenger ,,corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,national ,network as authorized by section #bbaja7;b7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 #a1egg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall retain an additional #c1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading in this ,act to fund expenses associated with the ,state-,supported ,route ,committee established under section #bdgab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading in this ,act shall be used by ,amtrak to give notice under subsection 7a7 or 7c7 of section #bdgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to long-distance routes 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 on which ,amtrak is the sole operator on a host railroad's line and a positive train control system is not required by law or regulation1 or1 except in an emergency or during maintenance or construction outages impacting such routes1 to otherwise discontinue1 reduce the frequency of1 suspend1 or substantially alter the route of rail service on any portion of such route operated in fiscal year #bjah1 including implementation of service permitted by section #bdcje7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in lieu of rail service3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may use up to #ff1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act for corridor development activities as authorized by section #bbaja7;h7 of ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading in this ,act shall be for the modernization project identified under this heading included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,railroad ,,administration 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 7,,including ,,rescission7 #aej4 ,the amounts made available to the ,secretary or to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration for the costs of award1 administration1 and project management oversight of financial assistance which are administered by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 in this and prior ,acts1 may be transferred to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,financial ,assistance ,oversight and ,technical ,assistance account for the necessary expenses to support the award1 administration1 project management oversight1 and technical assistance of financial assistance administered by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 in the same manner as appropriated for in this and prior ,acts3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to amounts that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #aea4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to fund any overtime costs in excess of #ce1jjj for any individual employee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak may waive the cap set in the preceding proviso for specific employees when the ,president of ,amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the system3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations no later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a summary of all overtime payments incurred by ,amtrak for #bjbe and the #c prior calendar years3 ,provided further1 ,that such summary shall include the total number of employees that received waivers and the total overtime payments ,amtrak paid to employees receiving waivers for each month for #bjbe and for the #c prior calendar years4 #aeb4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation under the headings ,northeast ,corridor ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation and ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to reduce the total number of ,amtrak ,police ,department uniformed officers patrolling on board passenger trains or at stations1 facilities or rights-of-way below the staffing level on ,may #a1 #bjai4 #aec4 ,for amounts made available under the heading ,federal-,state ,partnership for ,intercity ,passenger ,rail for fiscal year #bjbf in this ,act and in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 the ,union ,station ,redevelopment ,corporation shall be considered an entity eligible to receive a grant under section #bdiaa7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that section #bdiaa7;f77#b7 of title #di shall not apply to grants made available to the ,union ,station ,redevelopment ,corporation under the authority as provided in this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,union ,station ,redevelopment ,corporation and the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation shall adhere to ,public ,law #ig-abe and ensure the historic preservation and improvements to ,washington ,union ,station are achieved with maximum reliance on the private sector and minimum requirement for ,federal assistance4 #aed4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation in contravention of the ,worker ,adjustment and ,retraining ,notification ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #baja et seq474 #aee4 ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 long-distance passenger rail routes provide much-needed transportation access for #d1bjj1jjj riders in #ci ,states and the ,district of ,columbia and are particularly important in rural areas2 and 7#b7 long-distance passenger rail routes and services should be sustained to ensure connectivity throughout the ,national ,network 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 #aef4 ,of the unobligated balances of funds remaining from-- 7#a7 ,railroad ,safety ,grants account totaling #gie1cca4gj appropriated by ,public ,law #aad-aac is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#b7 ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation account totaling #bj appropriated by ,public ,law #ajd-ej is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#c7 ,capital ,assistance to ,states--,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,grant ,program account totaling #bib1aha4da appropriated by ,public ,law #aaa-h is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#d7 ,capital ,assistance for ,high ,speed ,rail ,corridors and ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,service account totaling #i1iab4ed appropriated by ,public ,law #aaa-aag is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#e7 ,railroad ,research and ,development account totaling #a1jjh1che appropriated by ,public ,law #aji-aae is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#f7 ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation account totaling #gf1fcc4gj appropriated by ,public ,law #aae-ca is hereby permanently rescinded2 7#g7 ,magnetic ,levitation ,technology ,deployment ,program account totaling #ad1jjj1jjj appropriated by the following public laws are hereby permanently rescinded3 7,a7 ,public ,law #aaf-f a total of #aj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 ,public ,law #aaf-id a total of #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj a total of #b1jjj1jjj2 7#h7 ,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements account totaling #e1jjj1jjj appropriated by ,public ,law #aag-cbh for preconstruction planning activities and capital costs related to the deployment of magnetic levitation transportation projects is hereby permanently rescinded2 and 7#i7 ,capital ,assistance for ,high ,speed ,rail ,corridors and ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,service account totaling #ibh1fbj1jjj appropriated by ,public ,law #aaa-aag is hereby permanently rescinded4 ,federal transit administration ,,transit ,,formula ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the ,federal public transportation assistance program in this account1 and for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #eccd1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #cjjf7;b7 of ,public ,law #aad-id1 #ad1fdb1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of programs authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #eccd1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #cjjf7;b7 of ,public ,law #aad-id1 shall not exceed total obligations of #ad1fdb1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjbf4 ,,transit ,,infrastructure ,,grants 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for an additional amount for ferry boat grants under section #ecjg7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 bus testing facilities under section #ecah of such title1 accelerating innovative mobility initiative grants under section #ecab of such title1 ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending for projects and activities eligible under chapter #ec of such title1 ferry service for rural communities under section #gaajc of division ,g of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 and operating assistance to improve public safety in transit systems1 #baa1dbc1cij1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums provided under this heading in this ,act-- 7#a7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for ferry boat grants as authorized under section #ecjg7;h7 of such title3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided in this paragraph1 no less than #d1jjj1jjj shall be available for low or zero emission ferries or ferries using electric battery or fuel cell components and the infrastructure to support such ferries2 7#b7 #a1ejj1jjj shall be available for the operation and maintenance of the bus testing facilities selected under section #ecah of such title2 7#c7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for the accelerating innovative mobility initiative as authorized under section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be available for competitive grants to improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models1 creative financing1 novel partnerships1 and integrated payment solutions in order to help disseminate proven innovation mobility practices throughout the public transportation industry2 7#d7 #adg1ibc1cij shall be available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in this paragraph for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that unless otherwise specified1 applicable requirements under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to amounts made available in this paragraph1 except that the ,federal share of the costs for a project in this paragraph shall be in an amount equal to #hj percent of the net costs of the project1 unless the ,secretary approves a higher maximum ,federal share of the net costs of the project consistent with administration of similar projects funded under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for ferry service for rural communities under section #gaajc of division ,g of ,public ,law #aag-eh3 ,provided1 ,that for amounts made available in this paragraph1 notwithstanding section #gaajc7;a77#b77;,b71 eligible service shall include passenger ferry service that serves at least two rural areas with a single segment over #ae miles between the two rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that for 7#a7 amounts made available in this paragraph1 7#b7 unobligated balances from amounts made available pursuant to section #aaja7;a77#ab7 of division ,a of the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-d7 for ferry service for rural communities previously appropriated in paragraph 7#e7 under this heading in division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-db71 and 7#c7 unobligated balances from amounts made available in paragraph 7#e7 under this heading in division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-db71 notwithstanding section #gaajc7;e77#b71 eligible service shall include passenger ferry service that receives funds apportioned under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that entities that provide eligible service pursuant to the preceding two provisos may use amounts made available in this paragraph for public transportation capital projects to support any ferry service between two rural areas2 and 7#f7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for costs related to operating equipment and facilities for use in public transportation to improve public safety in transit systems3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide amounts made available in this paragraph as if such amounts were provided under section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a7 or 7a77#b7 of section #ecjg of such title1 amounts made available in this paragraph shall be available for the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation eligible under section #ecjg of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this paragraph shall be for eligible recipients under section #ecjg of such title for such operating costs to improve public safety1 reduce crime1 and increase security in transit systems3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts made available in this paragraph to the #aj eligible recipients with the highest ridership in fiscal year #bjbd3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts shall be provided to eligible recipients proportionally based on ridership in fiscal year #bjbd3 ,provided further1 ,that no eligible recipient may receive an allocation of more than #ej percent of the total amounts made available in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate any excess funds above the #ej percent threshold in the preceding proviso to all other eligible recipients in this paragraph proportionally based on ridership in fiscal year #bjbd3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts made available in this paragraph to eligible recipients no later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be derived from the general fund1 of which-- 7#a7 #dj1gie1jjj shall be derived from amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for administrative and oversight expenses as authorized under section #eccd and section #ecch7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation7 under the heading ,federal ,transit ,administration--,transit ,infrastructure ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 7#b7 #d1ige1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for administrative and oversight expenses as authorized under section #eccd and section #ecch7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation7 under the heading ,federal ,transit ,administration--,electric or ,low-,emitting ,ferry ,program in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 7#c7 #d1fja1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for administrative and oversight expenses as authorized under section #eccd and section #ecch7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation7 under the heading ,federal ,transit ,administration--,ferry ,service for ,rural ,communities in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#d7 #ach1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balances of amounts previously appropriated for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants1 including amounts transferred to the ,financial ,assistance ,oversight and ,technical ,assistance account 7excluding amounts transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general7 under the heading ,federal ,railroad ,administration--,federal-,state ,partnership for ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this ,act shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for transit programs set forth in this or any other ,act4 ,,technical ,,assistance ,,and ,,training ,for necessary expenses to carry out section #ecad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #g1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the assistance provided under this heading does not duplicate the activities of section #ecaa7;b7 or section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading are in addition to any other amounts made available for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations set forth in this or any other ,act4 ,,capital ,,investment ,,grants 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out fixed guideway capital investment grants under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading in this ,act-- 7#a7 #a1ceg1cjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 #be1gjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading in this or any prior appropriations ,act shall be available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified in the table entitled ,allocation of ,,fta ,capital ,investment ,grants ,funding included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall make allocations for amounts made available under this heading in this or any prior appropriations ,act in accordance with the table referred to in the second proviso under this heading in this ,act no later than #abj days after the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #aj percent of any funding level specified in the table referred to in the second proviso under this heading in this ,act may be transferred to any other funding level specified in such table3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer of such funding levels may increase or decrease any funding level in the table referred to in the second proviso under this heading in this ,act by more than #aj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding two provisos shall not apply to projects with full funding grant agreements under section #ecji7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 included in the table referred to in the second proviso under this heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds made available under this heading in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh the second through sixth provisos shall be treated as inapplicable for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds made available under this heading in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 #gcd1ijj1jjj may be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds made available under this heading in division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh1 #hdi1ejj1jjj may be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts repurposed under this heading in this ,act shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall continue to administer the capital investment grants program in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and of section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that projects that receive a grant agreement under the expedited project delivery for capital investment grants pilot program under section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act shall be deemed eligible for funding provided for projects under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 without further evaluation or rating under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that such funding shall not exceed the ,federal share under section #cjje7;b74 ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,washington ,,metropolitan ,,area ,,transit ,,authority ,for grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority as authorized under section #fja of division ,b of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall approve grants for capital and preventive maintenance expenditures for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority only after receiving and reviewing a request for each specific project3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority has placed the highest priority on those investments that will improve the safety of the system before approving such grants4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,transit ,,administration 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #afj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall not apply to any authority under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecch1 previously made available for obligation1 or to any other authority previously made available for obligation4 #afa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or limited by this ,act under the heading ,capital ,investment ,grants of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for projects specified in this ,act not obligated by ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 and other recoveries1 shall be directed to projects eligible to use the funds for the purposes for which they were originally provided4 #afb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated before ,october #a1 #bjbe1 under any section of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that remain available for expenditure1 may be transferred to and administered under the most recent appropriation heading for any such section4 #afc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to adjust apportionments or withhold funds from apportionments pursuant to section #iejc7;e77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #iejc7;e77#d774 #afd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to impede or hinder project advancement or approval for any project seeking a ,federal contribution from the capital investment grants program of greater than #dj percent of project costs as authorized under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afe4 ,of the unobligated balances made available for the following programs authorized by ,public ,law #aji-ei1 the ,secretary shall make #id1caf1gff available for transportation assistance1 including assistance with transit planning1 capital projects1 and operating assistance1 for surface1 commuter1 and public transportation systems necessary to support the mobility needs of the international quadrennial ,olympic and ,paralympic events as authorized by section #abbc7;e7 of ,public ,law #aje-agh-- 7#a7 ,alternatives ,analysis ,program under section #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 bus and bus-related equipment and facilities under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 ,alternative ,transportation in ,parks and ,public ,lands under section #ecbj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such assistance shall be for any eligible entity as defined by section #fgjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that serves or supports service to a venue that is part of the #bjbh international quadrennial ,olympic or ,paralympic events3 ,provided further1 ,that such assistance may be provided through direct grants or cooperative agreements for which the ,federal share shall not exceed #hj percent1 with the exception of assistance for a supplemental public transportation bus system which shall be no less than #ij percent3 ,provided further1 ,that these amounts shall be in addition to other amounts made available for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this section may be transferred to other operating administrations of the ,department to administer the amounts made available in this section as appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this section shall only be available for obligation for the purposes specifically authorized in this section in this ,act for a period not to exceed #b fiscal years after the official closing of the #bjbh international quadrennial ,olympic and ,paralympic events4 #aff4 ,of the unobligated balances made available for the following programs authorized by ,public ,law #aji-ei and ,public ,law #aje-agh1 the ,secretary shall make #ajj1bej1bab available for grants to transit agencies for costs related to eligible planning1 capital1 and operating expenses for equipment and facilities in support of matches or other public events held in domestic host cities for the ,,fifa ,world ,cup #bjbf-- 7#a7 ,clean ,fuels ,grant ,program under section #ecjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 ,job ,access and ,reverse ,commute ,formula ,grants under section #ecaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 ,new ,freedom under section #ecag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by ,public ,law #aji-ei2 and 7#d7 ,rural ,transportation ,accessibility ,incentive ,program under section #cjch of ,public ,law #aje-agh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall apportion such amounts not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act so that the transit agencies in each of the domestic host cities for the ,,fifa ,world ,cup #bjbf are each entitled to receive an amount equal to-- 7#a7 #gj percent of the total amount apportioned multiplied by a ratio equal to the ,,fifa estimated stadium capacity of the host stadium at the time of apportionment divided by the total ,,fifa estimated stadium capacity of all host stadiums at the time of apportionment2 and 7#b7 #cj percent of the total amount apportioned multiplied by a ratio equal to the number of matches to be held in the host stadium divided by the total number of matches to be held in all host cities in the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a7 or 7b7 of section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 amounts made available in this section are available for the planning1 capital1 and operating expenses of transit agencies for hosting matches or other public events held in domestic host cities for the ,,fifa ,world ,cup #bjbf1 eligible under section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that such planning1 capital1 and operating expenses are not required to be included in a transportation improvement program1 long-range transportation1 statewide transportation plan1 or a statewide transportation improvement program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not waive the requirements of section #eccc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for amounts made available in this section3 ,provided further1 ,that unless otherwise specified1 applicable requirements under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to amounts made available in this section1 except that the ,federal share of the costs for which any grant is made according to this section shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #ajj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this section shall only be available for obligation for the purposes specifically authorized in this section in this ,act for a period not to exceed #a fiscal year after the official closing of the ,,fifa ,world ,cup #bjbf events4 ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation ,the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by section #iajd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the ,corporation's budget for the current fiscal year4 ,,operations ,,and ,,maintenance 7,,harbor ,,maintenance ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses to conduct the operations1 maintenance1 and capital infrastructure activities on portions of the ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 #ch1jhj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch73 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #ae1iej1jjj shall be for the seaway infrastructure program4 ,maritime ,administration ,,maritime ,,security ,,program 7,,including ,,rescission7 ,for necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet as authorized under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #cij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances remaining from fiscal year #bjba1 #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe appropriations made available under this heading1 #ch1djj1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded4 ,,cable ,,security ,,fleet 7,,including ,,rescission7 ,for the cable security fleet program1 as authorized under chapter #ecb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances remaining from fiscal year #bjba and #bjbb appropriations made available under this heading1 #ab1cib1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded4 ,,tanker ,,security ,,program 7,,including ,,rescission7 ,for ,tanker ,security ,fleet payments1 as authorized under section #ecdjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ha1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances remaining from fiscal year #bjbb1 #bjbc1 and #bjbd appropriations made available under this heading1 #db1hjh1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded4 ,,operations ,,and ,,training ,for necessary expenses of operations and training activities authorized by law1 #bge1gia1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #aja1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for the operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for facilities maintenance and repair1 and equipment1 at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7#c7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the capital improvement program at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7#d7 #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program authorized under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended1 for the ,united ,states marine highway program to make grants for the purposes authorized under section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the annual report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy as required pursuant to section #ceaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjag 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #eacah73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations an annual capital improvement program plan not later than #cj days after the submission of the budget request3 ,provided further1 ,that available balances under this heading for the short sea transportation program or ,america's marine highway program 7now known as the ,united ,states marine highway program7 from prior year recoveries shall be available to carry out activities authorized under section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,state ,,maritime ,,academy ,,operations ,for necessary expenses of operations1 support1 and training activities for ,state ,maritime ,academies1 #ach1ijj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #g1hjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance1 repair1 and life extension of training ships at the ,state ,maritime ,academies2 7#b7 #aaj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the national security multi-mission vessel program1 of which-- 7,a7 not less than #ee1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses to design1 plan1 construct infrastructure1 and purchase equipment necessary to berth such ships1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be used to reimburse ,state ,maritime ,academies for costs incurred prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 up to #ee1jjj1jjj shall be for expenses related to the operation1 integration1 oversight1 and management of national security multi-mission vessel school ships1 including insurance1 maintenance1 repair1 and equipment costs2 7#c7 #d1hjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 for the student incentive program2 7#d7 #i1cjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance2 and 7#e7 #g1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for direct payments for ,state ,maritime ,academies3 ,provided1 ,that each institution eligible for such payments receives no more than #a1jjj1jjj4 ,,assistance ,,to ,,small ,,shipyards ,to make grants to qualified shipyards as authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,ship ,,disposal ,for necessary expenses related to the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,maritime ,,guaranteed ,,loan 7,,title ,,xi7 ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 #c1idj1jjj1 which shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,maritime ,administration--,operations and ,training4 ,,port ,,infrastructure ,,development ,,program ,to make grants to improve port facilities as authorized under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ceja7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 #ajc1ccj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading in this ,act-- 7#a7 #ch1fbh1jjj shall be for projects for coastal seaports1 inland river ports1 or ,great ,lakes ports3 ,provided1 ,that for grants awarded under this paragraph in this ,act1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 #fd1gjb1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available in this paragraph for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any applicant or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,transportation4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,maritime ,,administration 7,,including ,,rescission7 #agj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 in addition to any existing authority1 the ,maritime ,administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease1 contract1 or occupancy involving ,government property under control of the ,maritime ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that rental payments under any such lease1 contract1 or occupancy for items other than such utilities1 services1 or repairs shall be deposited into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 #aga4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under the heading ,maritime ,administration--,maritime ,guaranteed ,loan 7,title ,,xi7 ,program ,account1 #cd1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration ,,operational ,,expenses ,for necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #bh1fdg1jjj1 of which #d1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #b1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading shall be for pipeline safety information grants to communities as authorized under section #fjacj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue a notice of funding opportunity for such funds not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act4 ,,hazardous ,,materials ,,safety ,for expenses necessary to discharge the hazardous materials safety functions of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #ff1jej1jjj1 of which #h1egj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall be made available for carrying out section #eajg7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that up to #hjj1jjj in fees collected under section #eajh7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training1 for reports publication and dissemination1 and for travel expenses incurred in performance of hazardous materials exemptions and approvals functions4 ,,pipeline ,,safety 7,,pipeline ,,safety ,,fund7 7,,oil ,,spill ,,liability ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for expenses necessary to carry out a pipeline safety program1 as authorized by section #fjajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to discharge the pipeline program responsibilities of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-chj71 #bad1hjg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 of which #cj1jjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund2 of which #agg1djg1jjj shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund2 of which #bjj1jjj shall be derived from the fees collected under section #fjcjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and deposited in the ,liquefied ,natural ,gas ,siting ,account for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas facilities2 of which #bjj1jjj shall be derived from the fees collected under section #fjaag1 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and deposited in the ,pipeline ,safety ,design ,review ,account for facility design safety reviews2 and of which #g1jjj1jjj shall be derived from fees collected under section #fjcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and deposited in the ,underground ,natural ,gas ,storage ,facility ,safety ,account for the purpose of carrying out section #fjada of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1jeh1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading shall be for the one-call state grant program3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts made available under this heading in this ,act or in prior ,acts for research contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements or research other transactions agreements 7,o,t,as7 shall require written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before such research contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or research ,o,t,as are announced by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the report on pipeline safety testing enhancement as required pursuant to section #aje of the ,protecting our ,infrastructure of ,pipelines and ,enhancing ,safety ,act of #bjbj 7division ,r of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may obligate amounts made available under this heading to engineer1 erect1 alter1 and repair buildings or make any other public improvements for research facilities at the ,transportation ,technology ,center after the ,secretary submits an updated research plan and the report in the preceding proviso to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and after such plan and report in the preceding proviso are approved by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #e1jjj1jjj is for the ,national ,center of ,excellence for ,liquefied ,natural ,gas ,safety authorized under section #aaa of the ,protecting ,our ,infrastructure of ,pipelines and ,enhancing ,safety ,act of #bjbj 7,,pipes7 ,act4 ,,emergency ,,preparedness ,,grants 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,emergency ,,preparedness ,,fund7 ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,emergency ,preparedness ,grants program1 not more than #df1hbe1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 from amounts made available by section #eaaf7;h7 and subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #eabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #eaaf7;h77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than #d percent of the amounts made available from this account shall be available to pay the administrative costs of carrying out sections #eaaf1 #eajg7;e71 and #eajh7;g77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #eabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the limitation on obligations provided under this heading1 prior year recoveries recognized in the current year shall be available to develop and deliver hazardous materials emergency response training for emergency responders1 including response activities for the transportation of crude oil1 ethanol1 flammable liquids1 and other hazardous commodities by rail1 consistent with ,national ,fire ,protection ,association standards1 and to make such training available through an electronic format3 ,provided further1 ,that the prior year recoveries made available under this heading shall also be available to carry out sections #eaaf7;a77#a77;,c71 #eaaf7;h71 #eaaf7;i71 #eaaf7;j71 and #eajg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #aac1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to impede or prevent the ,inspector ,general 7or ,acting ,inspector ,general7 of the ,department of ,transportation from exercising the independent authority over all personnel decisions1 as authorized under section #djf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,general ,provisions--,department of ,transportation #ahj4 7a7 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department and its operating administrations shall be available for the purchase1 maintenance1 operation1 and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems that advance the missions of the ,department of ,transportation or an operating administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 7c7 ,any unmanned aircraft system purchased1 procured1 or contracted for by the ,department prior to the date of enactment of this ,act shall be deemed authorized by ,congress as if this provision was in effect when the system was purchased1 procured1 or contracted for4 #aha4 ,appropriations contained in this ,act for the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an ,executive ,level ,,iv4 #ahb4 7a7 ,no recipient of amounts made available by this ,act shall disseminate personal information 7as defined in section #bgbe7c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 obtained by a ,state department of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in section #bgbe7a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in section #bgba of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a use permitted under section #bgba of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not withhold amounts made available by this ,act for any grantee if a ,state is in noncompliance with this provision4 #ahc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #abe political and ,presidential appointees in the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the ,department of ,transportation4 #ahd4 ,funds received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,federal ,railroad ,administration from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training may be credited respectively to the ,federal ,highway ,administration's ,federal-,aid ,highways account and to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,safety and ,operations account1 except for ,state rail safety inspectors participating in training pursuant to section #bjaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to make1 withdraw1 terminate1 or rescind 7except at the request of the recipient7 a loan1 loan guarantee1 line of credit1 letter of intent1 federally funded cooperative agreement1 full funding grant agreement1 or discretionary grant unless the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project competitively selected to receive any discretionary grant award1 letter of intent1 loan commitment1 loan guarantee commitment1 line of credit commitment1 federally funded cooperative agreement1 or full funding grant agreement is announced or is notified of such changes by the ,department or its operating administrations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations with a comprehensive list of all such loans1 loan guarantees1 lines of credit1 letters of intent1 federally funded cooperative agreements1 full funding grant agreements1 and discretionary grants prior to the notification required under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary gives concurrent notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for any quick release of funds from the emergency relief program3 ,provided further1 ,that no notification shall involve funds that are not available for obligation4 #ahf4 ,rebates1 refunds1 incentive payments1 minor fees1 and other funds received by the ,department of ,transportation from travel management centers1 charge card programs1 the subleasing of building space1 and miscellaneous sources are to be credited to appropriations of the ,department of ,transportation and allocated to organizational units of the ,department of ,transportation using fair and equitable criteria and such funds shall be available until expended4 #ahg4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if any funds provided by or limited by this ,act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 transmission of such reprogramming notice shall be provided solely to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 and such reprogramming action shall be approved or denied solely by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation may provide notice to other congressional committees of the action of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on such reprogramming but not sooner than #cj days after the date on which the reprogramming action has been approved or denied by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ahh4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act to the operating administrations may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary for the costs related to assessments or reimbursable agreements only when such amounts are for the costs of goods and services that are purchased to provide a direct benefit to the applicable operating administration or administrations4 #ahi4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to carry out a program that establishes uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and transit benefits authorized under section #gije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including distribution of transit benefits by various paper and electronic media4 #aij4 ,the ,department of ,transportation may use funds provided by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 to assist a contract under title #di or #bc of the ,united ,states ,code utilizing geographic1 economic1 or any other hiring preference not otherwise authorized by law1 or to amend a rule1 regulation1 policy or other measure that forbids a recipient of a ,federal ,highway ,administration or ,federal ,transit ,administration grant from imposing such hiring preference on a contract or construction project with which the ,department of ,transportation is assisting1 only if the grant recipient certifies the following3 7#a7 that except with respect to apprentices or trainees1 a pool of readily available but unemployed individuals possessing the knowledge1 skill1 and ability to perform the work that the contract requires resides in the jurisdiction2 7#b7 that the grant recipient will include appropriate provisions in its bid document ensuring that the contractor does not displace any of its existing employees in order to satisfy such hiring preference2 and 7#c7 that any increase in the cost of labor1 training1 or delays resulting from the use of such hiring preference does not delay or displace any transportation project in the applicable statewide transportation improvement program or transportation improvement program4 #aia4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall coordinate with the ,secretaries of ,homeland ,security and ,commerce to ensure that best practices for ,industrial ,control ,systems ,procurement are up-to-date and are considered for all systems procured with funds provided under this title4 #aib4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of the ,american ,security ,drone ,act of #bjbc 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xviii of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-ca74 #aic4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available by this title for the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbf may be used to enforce a mask mandate in response to the ,,covid-#ai virus4 #aid4 ,the ,secretary shall issue a new notice of funding opportunity for six new university transportation centers1 as authorized under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that in selecting such university transportation center awards1 the ,secretary shall first prioritize 7a7 any applicants that had previously been selected as a university transportation center focusing on transportation infrastructure durability and composite materials and were required to re-compete before the end of the typical #e-year term and who currently participate in the ,department of ,transportation's ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency--,infrastructure program and 7b7 any applicant that had their university transportation center designation cancelled in ,may #bjbe by the ,department of ,transportation and such university transportation center designation remains cancelled on the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such university transportation center awards shall be made available using any unobligated amounts remaining from the university transportation centers program1 which have not been committed to any existing university transportation center grantees3 ,provided further1 ,that any such unobligated amounts shall include funds made available in section #aaaja7;c77#a77;,e7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 and funds made available under the heading ,federal ,highway ,administration--,highway ,infrastructure ,programs in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts repurposed or transferred pursuant to this section shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,,ii ,,department ,,of ,,housing ,,and ,,urban ,,development ,management and administration ,,executive ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,executive ,offices1 which shall be comprised of the offices of the ,secretary1 ,deputy ,secretary1 ,adjudicatory ,services1 ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations1 ,public ,affairs1 ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization1 and the ,center for ,faith1 #ag1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading not less than #b1ejj1jjj shall be for the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary1 of which not less than #ejj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,gender-,based ,violence ,prevention and not less than #a1ejj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,disaster ,management3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be available to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine4 ,,administrative ,,support ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #eie1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #ajc1bjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 7#b7 #ic1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 7#c7 #bah1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,administration2 7#d7 #ec1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 7#e7 #bi1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 7#f7 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,field ,policy and ,management2 7#g7 #c1cjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,departmental ,equal ,employment ,opportunity2 and 7#h7 #ee1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used for necessary administrative and non-administrative expenses of the ,department1 not otherwise provided for1 including purchase of uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that directly support program activities funded in this title3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this or any prior ,act may be used in contravention of section #cece7p7 of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,program ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,program ,offices1 #hdb1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bcc1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing2 7#b7 #abi1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development2 7#c7 #chj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,housing2 7#d7 #ca1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research2 7#e7 #fj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity2 and 7#f7 #i1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes4 ,,information ,,technology ,,fund ,for ,department-wide and program-specific information technology systems and infrastructure1 #cde1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #cj days after the end of each quarter1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on all information technology modernization efforts as required in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,,working ,,capital ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the working capital fund for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,fund71 pursuant1 in part1 to section #g7;f7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cece7;f771 amounts transferred1 including reimbursements pursuant to section #g7;f71 to the ,fund under this heading shall be available only for ,federal shared services used by offices and agencies of the ,department1 and for any such portion of any office or agency's printing1 records management1 space renovation1 furniture1 or supply services the ,secretary has determined shall be provided through the ,fund1 and the operational expenses of the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that amounts within the ,fund shall not be available to provide services not specifically authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,secretary that any other service 7or portion thereof7 authorized under this heading shall be provided through the ,fund1 amounts made available in this title for salaries and expenses under the headings ,executive ,offices1 ,administrative ,support ,offices1 ,program ,offices1 and ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 for such services shall be transferred to the ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of its plans for executing such transfers at least #ae days in advance of such transfers4 ,public and indian housing ,,tenant-,,based ,,rental ,,assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7in this heading the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #cd1dch1eeg1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbe 7in addition to the #d1jjj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbe71 and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #cd1ieg1jjj1jjj shall be available for renewals of expiring section #h tenant-based annual contributions contracts 7including renewals of enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act7 and including renewal of other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from amounts provided under this paragraph and any carryover1 the ,secretary for the calendar year #bjbf funding cycle shall provide renewal funding for each public housing agency based on validated voucher management system 7,,vms7 or successor system leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the ,secretary1 by notice published in the ,federal ,register1 and by making any necessary adjustments for the costs associated with the first-time renewal of vouchers under this paragraph including tenant protection and choice neighborhoods vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this paragraph may be used to fund a total number of unit months under lease which exceeds a public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract1 except for public housing agencies participating in the moving to work 7,,mtw7 demonstration1 which are instead governed in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any1 or as necessary on a temporary basis and within available resources to facilitate the transition of residents assisted by emergency housing vouchers 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,stat4 #eh7 to tenant-based rental assistance under the housing assistance payment contract under section #h7o7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any leasing or associated costs authorized for emergency housing vouchers in the preceding proviso above the public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract shall not be included in the calculation of the agency's renewal funding allocation for any subsequent fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the extent necessary to stay within the amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph71 prorate each public housing agency's allocation otherwise established pursuant to this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the following provisos1 the entire amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph7 shall be obligated to the public housing agencies based on the allocation and pro rata method described above1 and the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their annual budget by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may extend the notification period only after the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations are notified at least #aj business days in advance of the deadline3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any1 and shall be subject to the same pro rata adjustments under the preceding provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may perform a statutory offset of public housing agencies' calendar year #bjbf allocations based on the excess amounts of public housing agencies' net restricted assets accounts1 including ,,hud-held programmatic reserves 7in accordance with ,,vms or successor system data in calendar year #bjbe that is verifiable and complete71 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall also be subject to the statutory offset3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts subject to the single fund budget authority provisions of their ,,mtw agreements1 excess amounts shall be offset only to the extent permitted by section #bci of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac73 ,provided further1 ,that for public housing agencies in the ,,mtw demonstration subject to single fund budget authority provisions1 the ,secretary shall provide not less than #fj days to appeal such offsets and shall not offset amounts that have been committed to capital improvement1 development1 and other repositioning activities that are scheduled to close within #ab months of enactment of this ,act1 as evidenced in funding applications1 project schedules1 or other commitments to third parties implementing such activities1 to the extent that reserve amounts excluded from offset under such section #bci are insufficient to cover such commitments3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not offset any portion of a public housing agency's excess amounts if offsetting such portion would result in a public housing agency being put in a shortfall position in calendar year #bjbf1 as estimated by ,,hud prior to the offset's implementation1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use any such offset amounts referred to in the preceding five provisos throughout the calendar year to prevent the termination of rental assistance for families as the result of insufficient funding1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and to avoid or reduce the proration of renewal funding allocations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for section #e;,a and section #h7o7 of the ,act or any regulation applicable to such statutes related to the administration of waiting lists1 local preferences1 portability1 and public housing agency plan and public hearing requirements to facilitate or expedite the transition of residents assisted by emergency housing vouchers 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,stat4 #eh7 to tenant-based rental assistance under the housing assistance payment contract under section #h7o7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #djj1jjj1jjj shall be available only3 7,a7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies1 after application for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs of vouchers resulting from unforeseen circumstances or from portability under section #h7r7 of the ,act2 7,b7 for vouchers that were not in use during the previous #ab-month period in order to be available to meet a commitment pursuant to section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act1 or an adjustment for a funding obligation not yet expended in the previous calendar year for a ,,mtw-eligible activity to develop affordable housing for an agency added to the ,,mtw demonstration under the expansion authority provided in section #bci of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7division ,l of ,public ,law #aad-aac72 7,c7 for adjustments for costs associated with ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing 7,,hud-,,vash7 vouchers2 7,d7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate rental assistance for families as a result of insufficient funding2 7,e7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies that-- 7i7 are leasing a lower-than-average percentage of their authorized vouchers1 7ii7 have low amounts of budget authority in their net restricted assets accounts and ,,hud-held programmatic reserves1 relative to other agencies1 and 7iii7 are not participating in the ,,mtw demonstration1 to enable such agencies to lease more vouchers2 7,f7 for withheld payments in accordance with section #h7o77#h77;,a77ii7 of the ,act for months in the previous calendar year that were subsequently paid by the public housing agency after the agency's actual costs were validated2 7,g7 for public housing agencies that have experienced increased costs or loss of units in an area for which the ,president declared a disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq472 and 7,h7 for costs associated with mainstream vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the preceding proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #fjj1fbb1jjj shall be available for section #h rental assistance for relocation and replacement of housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah of the ,act1 conversion of section #bc projects to assistance under section #h1 relocation of witnesses 7including victims of violent crimes7 in connection with efforts to combat crime in public and assisted housing pursuant to a request from a law enforcement or prosecution agency1 enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act1 choice neighborhood vouchers1 mandatory and voluntary conversions1 and tenant protection assistance including replacement and relocation assistance or for project-based assistance to prevent the displacement of unassisted elderly tenants currently residing in section #bjb properties financed between #aiei and #aigd that are refinanced pursuant to ,public ,law #ajf-efi1 as amended1 or under the authority as provided under this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that when a public housing development is submitted for demolition or disposition under section #ah of the ,act1 the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance when the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance from amounts made available under this paragraph for units assisted under a project-based subsidy contract funded under the ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance heading under this title where the owner has received a ,notice of ,default and the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this paragraph1 no less than #e1jjj1jjj may be available to provide tenant protection assistance1 not otherwise provided under this paragraph1 to residents residing in low vacancy areas and who may have to pay rents greater than #cj percent of household income1 as the result of3 7,a7 the maturity of a ,,hud-insured1 ,,hud-held or section #bjb loan that requires the permission of the ,secretary prior to loan prepayment2 7,b7 the expiration of a rental assistance contract for which the tenants are not eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant protection assistance under existing law2 or 7,c7 the expiration of affordability restrictions accompanying a mortgage or preservation program administered by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such tenant protection assistance made available under the preceding proviso may be provided under the authority of section #h7t7 or section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any tenant protection voucher made available from amounts under this paragraph shall not be reissued by any public housing agency1 except the replacement vouchers as defined by the ,secretary by notice1 when the initial family that received any such voucher no longer receives such voucher1 and the authority for any public housing agency to issue any such voucher shall cease to exist3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may only provide replacement vouchers for units that were occupied within the previous #bd months that cease to be available as assisted housing1 subject only to the availability of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph may be available to provide calendar year #bjbf assistance to public housing agencies that would otherwise be required to terminate emergency housing vouchers 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,stat4 #eh7 for families as a result of insufficient funding2 7#c7 #b1hce1ice1jjj shall be available for administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the section #h tenant-based rental assistance program1 of which up to #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional funds to administer their section #h programs1 including fees associated with section #h tenant protection rental assistance1 the administration of disaster related vouchers1 ,,hud-,,vash vouchers1 and other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #b1hje1ice1jjj of the amount provided in this paragraph shall be allocated to public housing agencies for the calendar year #bjbf funding cycle based on section #h7q7 of the ,act 7and related appropriations ,act provisions7 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bgf73 ,provided further1 ,that if the amounts made available under this paragraph are insufficient to pay the amounts determined under the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary may decrease the amounts allocated to agencies by a uniform percentage applicable to all agencies receiving funding under this paragraph or may1 to the extent necessary to provide full payment of amounts determined under the preceding proviso1 utilize unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated under this heading from prior fiscal years1 excluding special purpose vouchers1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any1 and shall be subject to the same uniform percentage decrease as under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this paragraph shall be only for activities related to the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under section #h1 including related development activities2 7#d7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for incremental rental voucher assistance for use through a supported housing program administered in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs as authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall make such funding available1 notwithstanding section #bjc 7competition provision7 of this title1 to public housing agencies that partner with eligible ,,va medical centers or other entities as designated by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 based on geographical need for such assistance as identified by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 public housing agency administrative performance1 and other factors as specified by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for 7in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs71 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such voucher assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance made available under this paragraph shall continue to remain available for homeless veterans upon turn-over3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj may be for additional fees established by and allocated pursuant to a method determined by the ,secretary for administrative and other expenses 7including those eligible activities defined by notice to facilitate leasing1 such as security deposit assistance and costs related to the retention and support of participating owners7 of public housing agencies in administering ,,hud-,,vash vouchers2 7#e7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the family unification program as authorized under section #h7x7 of the ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this paragraph are provided as follows3 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for new incremental voucher assistance1 which shall continue to remain available for family unification upon turnover2 and 7,b7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for new incremental voucher assistance to assist eligible youth as defined by such section #h7x77#b77;,b7 of the ,act1 which shall continue to remain available for such eligible youth upon turnover3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be available on a noncompetitive basis to public housing agencies that partner with public child welfare agencies to identify such eligible youth1 that request such assistance to timely assist such eligible youth1 and that meet any other criteria as specified by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall review utilization of such assistance and assistance originating from appropriations made available for youth under this heading in any prior ,act that the ,secretary made available on a noncompetitive basis1 at an interval to be determined by the ,secretary1 and unutilized voucher assistance that is no longer needed based on such review shall be recaptured by the ,secretary and reallocated pursuant to the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that any public housing agency administering new incremental voucher assistance originating from appropriations made available for the family unification program under this heading in this or any prior ,act that the ,secretary made available on a competitive basis that determines it no longer has an identified need for such assistance upon turnover shall notify the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall recapture such assistance from the agency and reallocate it to any other public housing agency or agencies based on need for voucher assistance in connection with such specified program or eligible youth1 as applicable2 and 7#f7 the ,secretary shall separately track all special purpose vouchers funded under this heading and continue to provide timely updates on budget1 utilization1 spending and leasing trends for all vouchers by purpose on the voucher data dashboard on the publicly accessible website of the ,department3 ,provided1 ,that upon turnover1 special purpose vouchers issued pursuant to section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7 funded under this or any other heading in this or prior ,acts1 shall be provided to non-elderly persons with disabilities4 ,,housing ,,certificate ,,fund 7,,including ,,rescissions7 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing and the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance1 for fiscal year #bjbf and prior years may be used for renewal of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts and for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that any obligated balances of contract authority from fiscal year #aigd and prior fiscal years that have been terminated shall be rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts heretofore recaptured1 or recaptured during the current fiscal year1 from section #h project-based contracts from source years fiscal year #aige through fiscal year #aihg are hereby rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes set forth under this heading1 in addition to amounts otherwise available4 ,,public ,,housing ,,fund ,for #bjbf payments to public housing agencies for the operation and management of public housing1 as authorized by section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e77 7the ,act71 and to carry out capital and management activities for public housing agencies1 as authorized under section #i7;d7 of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 #h1cai1cic1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #d1fhg1cic1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to the operating fund formula at part #iij of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for #bjbf payments2 7#b7 #ccg1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to a need-based application process1 notwithstanding section #bjc of this title1 not subject to such operating fund formula1 and without regard to unit count1 to public housing agencies that experience1 or are at risk of1 financial shortfalls1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their estimated shortfall eligibility no later than #fj days of the enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to the capital fund formula at section #ije4djj of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations3 ,provided1 ,that for funds described under this paragraph1 the limitation in section #i7;g77#a7 of the ,act shall be #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the limitation in the preceding proviso to allow public housing agencies to fund activities authorized under section #i7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies requesting waivers under the preceding proviso if the request is approved or denied within #ad days of submitting the request3 ,provided further1 ,that from the funds made available under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year #bjbf to public housing agencies that are designated high performers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify public housing agencies of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to make grants1 notwithstanding section #bjc of this title1 to public housing agencies for emergency capital needs1 including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity1 as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding ,presidentially declared emergencies and natural disasters under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 occurring in fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 not less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for safety and security measures3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the amount in the preceding proviso for such safety and security measures1 any amounts that remain available1 after all applications received on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for emergency capital needs have been processed1 shall be allocated to public housing agencies for such safety and security measures2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing1 including lead-based paint 7by carrying out the activities of risk assessments1 abatement1 and interim controls1 as those terms are defined in section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b771 carbon monoxide1 mold1 radon1 and fire safety3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #be1jjj1jjj of the amounts provided under this paragraph shall be awarded for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards1 except that if such amount is undersubscribed any remaining amounts may be awarded to qualified applicants for other purposes under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grant under this paragraph shall be considered funds for projects or activities under title ,i of the ,act for purposes of section #bf of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx7 and shall be subject to the regulations implementing such section2 and 7#f7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available to support the costs of administrative and judicial receiverships and for competitive grants to public housing agencies in receivership1 designated troubled or substandard1 or otherwise at risk1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for costs associated with public housing asset improvement1 in addition to other amounts for that purpose provided under any heading under this title3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may not delegate to any ,department official other than the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public and ,indian ,housing any authority under paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;j7 of the ,act regarding the extension of the time periods under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such section #i7;j71 the term obligate means1 with respect to amounts1 that the amounts are subject to a binding agreement that will result in outlays1 immediately or in the future3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may authorize a public housing agency with at least one property with a low physical inspection score to use operating reserve funds or any amounts allocated to such agency pursuant to the operating fund formula from amounts made available in this and prior ,acts for any eligible activities under section #i7;d77#a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d77#a77 under such conditions or criteria as established by the ,secretary1 including that such use would not put such agency at risk of financial shortfall4 ,,assisted ,,housing ,,inspections ,,and ,,risk ,,assessments ,for the ,department's inspection and assessment programs1 including travel1 training1 and program support contracts1 #ej1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated under the heading ,public ,housing ,fund in prior ,acts to support ongoing public housing financial and physical assessment activities shall be available for the purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,,choice ,,neighborhoods ,,initiative ,for competitive grants under the choice neighborhoods initiative 7subject to section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7 7the ,act7 unless otherwise specified under this heading71 for transformation1 rehabilitation1 and replacement housing needs of both public and ,,hud-assisted housing and to transform neighborhoods of poverty into functioning1 sustainable1 mixed-income neighborhoods with appropriate services1 schools1 public assets1 transportation1 and access to jobs1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that grant funds may be used for resident and community services1 community development1 and affordable housing needs in the community1 and for conversion of vacant or foreclosed properties to affordable housing3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of amounts made available under this heading shall not be deemed to be for public housing1 notwithstanding section #c7;b77#a7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall commit to an additional period of affordability determined by the ,secretary of not fewer than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall provide a match in ,state1 local1 other ,federal1 or private funds3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees may include local governments1 ,tribal entities1 public housing agencies1 and nonprofit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that for-profit developers may apply jointly with a public entity3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grantee shall be treated as a public housing agency under section #bf of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx71 and grants made with amounts available under this heading shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #ab1ejj1jjj shall be awarded to public housing agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that such grantees shall create partnerships with other local organizations1 including assisted housing owners1 service agencies1 and resident organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,labor1 ,transportation1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,agriculture1 and ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to coordinate and leverage other appropriate ,federal resources3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading may be provided as grants to undertake comprehensive local planning with input from residents and the community3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be obligated for main street housing grants under section #bd7n7 of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7n773 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures1 remaining from amounts made available under the heading ,revitalization of ,severely ,distressed ,public ,housing 7,,hope ,,vi7 in fiscal year #bjaa and prior fiscal years may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall make grant awards not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act in such amounts that the ,secretary determines3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bd7o7 of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7o771 the ,secretary may1 until ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 obligate any available unobligated balances made available under this heading in this or any prior ,act4 ,,self-,,sufficiency ,,programs ,for activities and assistance related to self-sufficiency programs1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 #bjf1djj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #aef1djj1jjj shall be available for the family self-sufficiency program to support family self-sufficiency coordinators under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu71 to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under sections #h and #i of such ,act with public and private resources1 and enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use recaptured amounts made available under this paragraph in prior ,acts to provide bonus awards to programs that are assigned a ranking of performance category #a based on their publicly available family self-sufficiency achievement metrics 7,,fam7 scores2 7#b7 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the resident opportunity and self-sufficiency program to provide for supportive services1 service coordinators1 and congregate services as authorized by section #cd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 and the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq473 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph may be used to renew resident opportunity and self-sufficiency program grants to allow the public housing agency1 or a new owner1 to continue to serve 7or restart service to7 residents of a project with assistance converted from public housing to project-based rental assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 or assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of such ,act under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note72 and 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for a jobs-plus initiative1 modeled after the jobs-plus demonstration3 ,provided1 ,that funding provided under this paragraph shall be available for competitive grants to partnerships between public housing agencies1 local workforce investment boards established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act of #bjad 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb71 and other agencies and organizations that provide support to help public housing residents obtain employment and increase earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to residents1 partner with workforce investment boards1 and leverage service dollars3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may allow public housing agencies to request exemptions from rent and income limitation requirements under sections #c and #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a1 #adcg;d71 as necessary to implement the jobs-plus program1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may approve upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation of the jobs-plus initiative as a voluntary program for residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements pursuant to the preceding proviso no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice4 ,,native ,,american ,,programs ,for activities and assistance authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7in this heading ,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 with respect to ,indian tribes1 and for related activities and assistance1 #a1ced1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #a1aaa1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,native ,american housing block grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding ,,nahasda1 to determine the amount of the allocation under title ,i of such ,act for each ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall apply the formula under section #cjb of such ,act with the need component based on single-race census data and with the need component based on multi-race census data1 and the amount of the allocation for each ,indian tribe shall be the greater of the two resulting allocation amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify grantees of their formula allocation not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #abe1jjj1jjj shall be available for competitive grants under the ,native ,american housing block grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall obligate such amount for competitive grants to eligible recipients authorized under ,,nahasda that apply for funds3 ,provided further1 ,that in awarding amounts made available in this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider need and administrative capacity1 and shall give priority to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation of housing3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts transferred for the necessary costs of administering and overseeing the obligation and expenditure of such additional amounts in prior ,acts may also be used for the necessary costs of administering and overseeing such additional amount2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for noncompetitive grants to recipients that received a ,tribal ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing grant in prior years1 to be available under the same terms and conditions as funds specified under paragraph 7#e7 under the heading ,public and ,indian ,housing-,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance in ,public ,law #aah-db3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may reallocate1 as determined by the ,secretary1 amounts returned or recaptured from awards under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program under prior ,acts to existing recipients under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program2 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations1 as authorized by title ,,vi of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such notes and other obligations1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this and prior ,acts for the cost of such guaranteed notes and other obligations that are unobligated1 including recaptures and carryover1 may be available to subsidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 7#e7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available for grants to ,indian tribes for carrying out the ,indian community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 of which1 notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including section #bjc of this ,act71 not more than #aj1jjj1jjj may be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with amounts made available in this paragraph shall be expended for planning and management development and administration2 and 7#f7 #g1jjj1jjj1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purpose1 shall be available for providing training and technical assistance to ,indian tribes1 ,indian housing authorities1 and tribally designated housing entities1 to support the inspection of ,indian housing units1 for contract expertise1 and for training and technical assistance related to amounts made available under this heading and other headings in this ,act for the needs of ,native ,american families and ,indian country3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available in this paragraph1 not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be for a national organization as authorized under section #gjc of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this paragraph may be used1 contracted1 or competed as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,grant and ,cooperative ,agreements ,act of #aigg71 the amounts made available in this paragraph may be used by the ,secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with public and private organizations1 agencies1 institutions1 and other technical assistance providers to support the administration of negotiated rulemaking under section #ajf of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaf71 the administration of the allocation formula under section #cjb of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb71 and the administration of performance tracking and reporting under section #djg of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafg74 ,,indian ,,housing ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,fund ,,program ,,account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a73 ,provided further1 ,that an additional #djj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available for administrative contract expenses including management processes to carry out the loan guarantee program3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this and prior ,acts for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 that are unobligated1 including recaptures and carryover1 may be available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #a1hjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,native ,,hawaiian ,,housing ,,block ,,grant ,for the ,native ,hawaiian housing block grant program1 as authorized under title ,,viii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba et seq471 #bb1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #hab7;b7 of such ,act1 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands may not invest grant amounts made available under this heading in investment securities and other obligations3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this and prior fiscal years may be used to provide rental assistance to eligible ,native ,hawaiian families both on and off the ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 notwithstanding any other provision of law3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading may be for training and technical assistance related to amounts made available under this heading and other headings in this ,act for the needs of ,native ,hawaiians and the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands4 ,,native ,,hawaiian ,,housing ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,fund ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to guarantee loans1 as authorized by section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b71 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 shall not exceed #bh1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into commitments to guarantee loans used for refinancing4 ,community ,planning and ,development ,,housing ,,opportunities ,,for ,,persons ,,with ,,aids ,for carrying out the housing opportunities for persons with ,,aids program1 as authorized by the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq471 #ebi1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall renew or replace all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#e7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior fiscal years that meet all program requirements before awarding funds for new contracts under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that the process for submitting amendments and approving replacement contracts shall be established by the ,secretary in a notice3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,,community ,,development ,,fund ,for assistance to ,states and units of general local government1 and other entities1 for economic and community development activities1 and other purposes1 #f1iie1bdd1abj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #c1cjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for carrying out the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 7in this heading the ,act73 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds made available under this paragraph shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that a metropolitan city1 urban county1 unit of general local government1 or insular area that directly or indirectly receives funds under this paragraph may not sell1 trade1 or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds1 credits1 or non-,federal considerations1 but shall use such funds for activities eligible under title ,i of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aje7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 no funds made available under this paragraph may be provided to a for-profit entity for an economic development project under section #aje7;a77#ag7 unless such project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with guidelines required under subsection 7e77#b7 of section #aje2 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to award grants on a competitive basis to ,state and local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and multijurisdictional entities for additional activities under title ,i of the ,act for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation1 including new housing construction3 ,provided1 ,that eligible uses of such grants include activities to further develop1 evaluate1 and implement housing policy plans1 improve housing strategies1 and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall select applicants that 7,a7 have enacted or implemented 7or caused another entity to enact or implement7 less restrictive zoning1 land use1 or permitting laws and regulations1 that are reasonably expected to preserve or produce new housing units2 and 7,b7 can demonstrate an acute need for housing affordable to households with incomes below #ajj percent of the area median income3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall report to the ,secretary on their activities and housing supply outcomes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall analyze observable housing production1 preservation1 and cost trends in the participating jurisdictions or geographic areas3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall annually report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 and make publicly available1 a summary of the information collected in the preceding two provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that funds allocated for such grants shall not adversely affect the amount of any formula assistance received by a jurisdiction under paragraph 7#a7 of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that in administering such amounts the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of title ,i of the ,act except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 the environment1 and requirements that activities benefit persons of low- and moderate-income1 upon a finding that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary to expedite or facilitate the use of such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue a notice of funding opportunity not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available for activities authorized under section #hjga of the ,,support for ,patients and ,communities ,act 7,public ,law #aae-bga73 ,provided1 ,that funds allocated pursuant to this paragraph shall not adversely affect the amount of any formula assistance received by a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate the funds for such activities based on the notice establishing the funding formula published in #hd ,,fr #afjbg 7,april #ag1 #bjai7 except that the formula shall use age-adjusted rates of drug overdose deaths for #bjbc based on data from the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7#d7 #c1fae1bdd1abj shall be available for grants for the economic development initiative 7,,edi7 for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the table entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph for such purposes shall not diminish or prejudice any application or geographic region for other discretionary grant or loan awards made by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development3 ,provided further1 ,that eligible expenses of such grants in this and prior ,acts may include administrative1 planning1 operations and maintenance1 and other costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such grants for the ,,edi shall be available for reimbursement of otherwise eligible expenses incurred on or after the date of enactment of this ,act and prior to the date of grant execution3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this paragraph for grants for the ,,edi shall be used for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,,community ,,development ,,loan ,,guarantees ,,program ,,account ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a71 during fiscal year #bjbf1 commitments to guarantee loans under section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjh71 any part of which is guaranteed1 shall not exceed a total principal amount of #cjj1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding any aggregate limitation on outstanding obligations guaranteed in subsection 7k7 of such section #ajh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall collect fees from borrowers1 notwithstanding subsection 7m7 of such section #ajh1 to result in a credit subsidy cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans1 and any such fees shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such commitment authority funded by fees may be used to guarantee1 or make commitments to guarantee1 notes or other obligations issued by any ,state on behalf of non-entitlement communities in the ,state in accordance with the requirements of such section #ajh3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,state receiving such a guarantee or commitment under the preceding proviso shall distribute all funds subject to such guarantee to the units of general local government in non-entitlement areas that received the commitment4 ,,home ,,investment ,,partnerships ,,program ,for the ,,home investment partnerships program1 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgba et seq471 #a1bej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that the threshold reduction requirements in sections #baf7aj7 and #bag7;b77#d7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdf7aj71 #abgdg7;b77#d77 shall not apply to the amounts made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bca7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgga7;b771 all unobligated balances remaining from amounts recaptured pursuant to such section that remain available until expended shall be combined with amounts made available under this heading and allocated in accordance with the formula under section #bag7;b77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdg7;b77#a77;,a773 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocations within #fj days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bah7;g7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdh7;g77 shall not apply with respect to the right of a jurisdiction to draw funds from its ,,home ,investment ,trust ,fund that otherwise expired or would expire in any calendar year from #bjbj through #bjbh under that section3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bca7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgga7;b77 shall not apply to any uninvested funds that otherwise were deducted or would be deducted from the line of credit in the participating jurisdiction's ,,home ,investment ,trust ,fund in any calendar year from #bjbj through #bjbh under that section4 ,,self-,,help ,,and ,,assisted ,,homeownership ,,opportunity ,,program ,for the self-help and assisted homeownership opportunity program1 as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abhje note71 and for related activities and assistance1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #ab1jjj1jjj shall be available for the self-help homeownership opportunity program as authorized under such section #aa2 7#b7 #df1jjj1jjj shall be available for the second1 third1 and fourth capacity building entities specified in section #d7;a7 of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7,,iii ,stat #bja2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be for rural capacity building activities2 and 7#c7 #g1jjj1jjj shall be available for capacity building by national rural housing organizations having experience assessing national rural conditions and providing financing1 training1 technical assistance1 information1 and research to local nonprofit organizations1 local governments1 and ,indian tribes serving high need rural communities4 ,,homeless ,,assistance ,,grants ,for assistance under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq471 and for related activities and assistance1 #d1dag1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bij1jjj1jjj shall be available for the emergency solutions grants program authorized under subtitle ,b of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq473 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation from amounts allocated 7which may represent initial or final amounts allocated7 for the emergency solutions grant program not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #d1jaj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the continuum of care program authorized under subtitle ,c of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 and the rural housing stability assistance programs authorized under subtitle ,d of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadjh73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize funding under the continuum of care program to continuums of care that have demonstrated a capacity to reallocate funding from lower performing projects to higher performing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall make reasonable adjustments to renewal amounts to enable renewal projects to operate at substantially the same levels1 including cost-of-living adjustments for supportive services from the prior grant3 ,provided further1 ,that in allocating and awarding amounts made available under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall select projects totaling not less than #fj percent of the annual renewal demand for each collaborative applicant based on rankings determined by the local continuum of care and consistent with #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq43 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may establish by notice an alternative maximum amount for administrative costs related to the requirements described in sections #djb7;f77#a7 and #djb7;f77#b7 of subtitle ,a of such title ,,iv of no more than #e percent or #ej1jjj1 whichever is greater1 notwithstanding the #c percent limitation in section #dbc7;a77#aj7 of such subtitle ,c3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available for the continuum of care program under this paragraph1 #eb1jjj1jjj shall be for grants for new rapid re-housing projects and supportive service projects providing coordinated entry1 and for eligible activities that the ,secretary determines to be critical in order to assist survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 except that the ,secretary may make additional grants for such projects and purposes from amounts made available for such continuum of care program3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the continuum of care program under this paragraph and any remaining unobligated balances under this heading in prior ,acts may be used to competitively or non-competitively renew or replace grants for youth homelessness demonstration projects under the continuum of care program1 notwithstanding any conflict with the requirements of the continuum of care program3 ,provided further1 ,that any continuum of care1 in consultation with their youth action board1 that determines it no longer has an identified need for funds to renew a youth homelessness demonstration project shall notify the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall recapture such assistance from the continuum of care and competitively award it to any other continuum of care with the amounts provided under this heading under paragraph 7#d73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue the notice of funding opportunity for the amounts made available in this paragraph not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf and shall award such amounts not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the national homeless data analysis project3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the provisions of the ,federal ,grant and ,cooperative ,agreements ,act of #aigg 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja-fcjh71 the amounts made available under this paragraph and any remaining unobligated balances under this heading for such purposes in prior ,acts may be used by the ,secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with such entities as may be determined by the ,secretary1 including public and private organizations1 agencies1 and institutions2 and 7#d7 #ajg1jjj1jjj shall be available to implement projects to demonstrate how a comprehensive approach to serving homeless youth1 age #bd and under1 in up to #be communities with a priority for communities with substantial rural populations in up to eight locations1 can dramatically reduce youth homelessness3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #be1jjj1jjj may be for youth homelessness system improvement grants to support communities1 including but not limited to the communities assisted under the matter preceding this proviso1 in establishing and implementing an evidence-based response system for youth homelessness1 or for improving their existing system1 including through the establishment of local youth advisory boards1 collaboration with youth with lived experience of homelessness in project design and implementation1 improving data collection1 management1 utilization and evaluation1 cross-system partnerships with juvenile justice1 child welfare1 and education systems3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be to provide technical assistance to communities1 including but not limited to the communities assisted in the preceding proviso and the matter preceding such proviso1 on improving system responses to youth homelessness1 and collection1 analysis1 use1 and reporting of data and performance measures under the comprehensive approaches to serve homeless youth1 in addition to and in coordination with other technical assistance funds provided under this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #aj percent of the amount made available under the preceding proviso to build the capacity of current technical assistance providers or to train new technical assistance providers with verifiable prior experience with systems and programs for youth experiencing homelessness3 ,provided further1 ,that youth aged #bd and under seeking assistance under this heading shall not be required to provide third party documentation to establish their eligibility under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb7 to receive services3 ,provided further1 ,that unaccompanied youth aged #bd and under or families headed by youth aged #bd and under who are living in unsafe situations may be served by youth-serving providers funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that recipients of funds provided under this heading in this ,act or any prior ,act may establish preferences for elderly individuals or families 7except for programs provided to serve homeless youth71 or disabled individuals or families as defined by section #dja7aj7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7aj771 when implementing the programs3 ,provided further1 ,that persons eligible under section #ajc7;a77#e7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act may be served by any project funded under this heading to provide both transitional housing and rapid re-housing3 ,provided further1 ,that for all matching funds requirements applicable to funds made available under this heading for this fiscal year and prior fiscal years1 a grantee may use 7or could have used7 as a source of match funds other funds administered by the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies unless there is 7or was7 a specific statutory prohibition on any such use of any such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading shall be available to provide funding for new projects1 except for projects created through reallocation1 unless the ,secretary determines that the continuum of care has demonstrated that projects are evaluated and ranked based on the degree to which they improve the continuum of care's system performance3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated amounts remaining from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjab and prior years for project-based rental assistance for rehabilitation projects with #aj-year grant terms may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading in fiscal year #bjai or prior years1 except for rental assistance amounts that were recaptured and made available until expended1 shall be available for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing programs ,,project-,,based ,,rental ,,assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of project-based subsidy contracts under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #ah1adc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbe 7in addition to the #djj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available ,october #a1 #bjbe71 and #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for expiring or terminating section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for amendments to section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for contracts entered into pursuant to section #dda of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadja71 for renewal of section #h contracts for units in projects that are subject to approved plans of action under the ,emergency ,low ,income ,housing ,preservation ,act of #aihg or the ,low-,income ,housing ,preservation and ,resident ,homeownership ,act of #aiij1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with project-based activities and assistance funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 not to exceed #eji1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance-based contract administrators for section #h project-based assistance1 for carrying out #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may also use such amounts in the preceding proviso for performance-based contract administrators for the administration of3 interest reduction payments pursuant to section #bcf7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;a772 rent supplement payments pursuant to section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 section #bcf7;f77#b7 rental assistance payments 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;f77#b772 project rental assistance contracts for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 project rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg72 and loans under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts recaptured under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing1 or the heading ,housing ,certificate ,fund1 may be used for renewals of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts or for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #h project-based housing assistance payments contract that authorizes the ,department or a housing finance agency to require that surplus project funds be deposited in an interest-bearing residual receipts account and that are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this heading for uses authorized under this heading4 ,,housing ,,for ,,the ,,elderly ,for capital advances1 including amendments to capital advance contracts1 for housing for the elderly1 as authorized by section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,act1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #e-year term1 for senior preservation rental assistance contracts1 including renewals1 as authorized by section #haa7;e7 of the ,american ,homeownership and ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #bjjj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq note71 for supportive services associated with the housing1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with assistance under this heading1 #a1jca1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 up to #abb1jjj1jjj shall be for service coordinators and the continuation of existing congregate service grants for residents of assisted housing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that any funding for existing service coordinators under the preceding proviso shall be provided within #abj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into #b-year agreements as appropriate with such funding that are subject to the availability of annual appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the provisions of section #bjb governing the terms and conditions of project rental assistance1 except that the initial contract term for such assistance shall not exceed #e years in duration3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #bjb project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available1 in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading1 for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading shall be available for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 up to #d1jjj1jjj shall be used by the ,secretary to support preservation transactions of housing for the elderly originally developed with a capital advance and assisted by a project rental assistance contract under the provisions of section #bjb7;c7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei4 ,,housing ,,for ,,persons ,,with ,,disabilities ,for capital advances1 including amendments to capital advance contracts1 for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,act1 for project assistance contracts pursuant to subsection 7h7 of section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as added by section #bje7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,amendments of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-eeg2 #ib ,stat4 #bjij71 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #e-year term1 for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under section #haa7;b77#c7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 for supportive services associated with the housing for persons with disabilities as authorized by section #haa7;b77#a7 of such ,act1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with assistance funded under this heading1 #bhg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided1 ,that1 upon the request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #haa project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading shall be used for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,,housing ,,counseling ,,assistance ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance excluding loans1 as authorized under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh1 as amended1 #eg1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 including up to #d1ejj1jjj for administrative contract services3 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be used for providing counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners1 both current and prospective1 with respect to property maintenance1 financial management or literacy1 and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improving their housing conditions1 meeting their financial needs1 and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership2 for program administration2 and for housing counselor training3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of awarding grants from amounts provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements1 as appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations4 ,,payment ,,to ,,manufactured ,,housing ,,fees ,,trust ,,fund ,for necessary expenses as authorized by the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq471 up to #ad1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ad1jjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund 7established under section #fbj7;e7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edai7;e773 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed the total amount appropriated under this heading shall be available from the general fund of the ,treasury to the extent necessary to incur obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to the ,fund pursuant to section #fbj of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced as such collections are received during fiscal year #bjbf so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjbf appropriation from the general fund estimated at zero1 and fees pursuant to such section #fbj shall be modified as necessary to ensure such a final fiscal year #bjbf appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that for the dispute resolution and installation programs1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees from any program participant3 ,provided further1 ,that such collections shall be deposited into the ,trust ,fund1 and the ,secretary1 as provided herein1 may use such collections1 as well as fees collected under section #fbj of such ,act1 for necessary expenses of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of section #fbj of such ,act1 the ,secretary may carry out responsibilities of the ,secretary under such ,act through the use of approved service providers that are paid directly by the recipients of their services4 ,federal housing administration ,,mutual ,,mortgage ,,insurance ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund shall not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjbf1 obligations to make direct loans to carry out the purposes of section #bjd7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing amount in the preceding proviso shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with sales of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that for administrative contract expenses of the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 #afj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent guaranteed loan commitments exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjbf1 an additional #a1djj for administrative contract expenses shall be available for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #cj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the limitation in the first sentence of section #bee7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#bj7;g771 during fiscal year #bjbf the ,secretary may insure and enter into new commitments to insure mortgages under section #bee of the ,national ,housing ,act only to the extent that the net credit subsidy cost for such insurance does not exceed zero4 ,,general ,,and ,,special ,,risk ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to guarantee loans insured under the ,general and ,special ,risk ,insurance ,funds1 as authorized by sections #bch and #eai of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#c and #agce;c71 shall not exceed #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjbf1 gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by sections #bjd7;g71 #bjg7l71 #bch1 and #eai7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with the sale of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under such ,act4 ,government national mortgage association ,,guarantees ,,of ,,mortgage-,,backed ,,securities ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to issue guarantees to carry out the purposes of section #cjf of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g771 shall not exceed #eej1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that #ef1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that guaranteed loan commitments exceed #aee1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjbf1 an additional #ajj for necessary salaries and expenses shall be available until expended for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that receipts from ,commitment and ,multiclass fees collected pursuant to title ,,iii of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf et seq47 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account4 ,policy development and research ,,research ,,and ,,technology ,for contracts1 grants1 and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a et seq471 including carrying out the functions of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #a7;a77#a77;i7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #b of #aifh1 and for technical assistance1 #abb1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be for technical assistance1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the distressed cities technical assistance program3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to amounts made available under this heading1 notwithstanding section #bjc of this title1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with philanthropic entities1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state or local governments and their agencies1 ,indian tribes1 tribally designated housing entities1 or colleges or universities for research projects3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the preceding proviso1 such partners to the cooperative agreements shall contribute at least a #ej percent match toward the cost of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that for non-competitive agreements entered into in accordance with the preceding two provisos1 the ,secretary shall comply with section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 note7 in lieu of compliance with section #ajb7;a77#d77;,c7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede7;a77#d77;,c77 with respect to documentation of award decisions3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 #g1ejj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to nonprofit or governmental entities to provide legal assistance 7including assistance related to pretrial activities1 trial activities1 post-trial activities and alternative dispute resolution7 at no cost to eligible low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction3 ,provided further1 ,that in awarding grants under the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary shall give preference to applicants that include a marketing strategy for residents of areas with high rates of eviction1 have experience providing no-cost legal assistance to low-income individuals1 and have sufficient capacity to administer such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that the proportion of eligible tenants living in rural areas who will receive legal assistance with grant funds made available under this heading is not less than the overall proportion of eligible tenants who live in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall maintain on its publicly accessible website all completed research funded under this heading by this or any prior ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall release and publish such research without regard to the findings within #f months of submission of the final report4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,,fair ,,housing ,,activities ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaf;a71 and this heading1 #hf1cee1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bf1cee1jjj shall be for the fair housing assistance program under such title ,,viii2 7#b7 #ef1jjj1jjj shall be for the fair housing initiatives program under such section #efa1 of which1 not less than #aj1djj1jjj shall be available for education and outreach programs1 not less than #c1gjj1jjj shall be available for fair housing organization initiatives1 and not less than #dj1ejj1jjj shall be available for the private enforcement initiative1 except that if any program or initiative is undersubscribed any remaining amounts may be awarded to qualified applicants of other programs or initiatives under this paragraph3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue each notice of funding opportunity for the fair housing initiatives program not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj may be for the ,secretary for the creation and promotion of translated materials and other programs that support the assistance of persons with limited ,english proficiency in utilizing the services provided by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7#d7 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for the national fair housing training academy3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may also assess and collect fees to cover the costs of such academy1 and may use such funds to develop online courses and provide such training3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to lobby the executive or legislative branches of the ,federal ,government in connection with a specific contract1 grant1 or loan4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,,lead ,,hazard ,,reduction 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the lead hazard reduction program1 as authorized by section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dheb71 the healthy homes initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a and #agjaz-#b71 and for related activities and assistance1 #bie1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #aee1fjj1jjj shall be for the award of grants pursuant to such section #ajaa1 of which not less than #aje1jjj1jjj shall be provided to areas with the highest lead-based paint abatement need2 7#b7 #adj1jjj1jjj shall be for the healthy homes initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj1 which shall include research1 studies1 testing1 and demonstration efforts1 including education and outreach concerning lead-based paint poisoning and other housing-related diseases and hazards1 and mitigating housing-related health and safety hazards in housing of low-income families3 ,provided1 ,that up to #aj1jjj1jjj of amounts made available under this paragraph shall be for a one-time national pilot program to facilitate new financing mechanisms to address lead and other residential environmental stressors in low-income communities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue the notice of funding of opportunity for the pilot program established in the preceding proviso within #abj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #cj1jjj1jjj of amounts made available under this paragraph shall be for grants to experienced non-profit organizations1 ,states1 local governments1 or public housing agencies for safety and functional home modification repairs and renovations to meet the needs of low-income seniors to enable them to remain in their primary residence1 of which no less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to meet such needs in communities with substantial rural populations3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds made available for such grants in the preceding proviso or under this heading or the heading ,housing for the ,elderly in prior ,acts1 all eligible activities1 except those that would alter the existing footprint of a structure or improvement in a floodplain or a wetland1 are exempt from environmental review and not subject to the ,federal laws and authorities cited in section #eh4e of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#c7 up to #b1jjj1jjj in total of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#b7 may be transferred to the heading ,research and ,technology for the purposes of conducting research and studies and for use in accordance with the provisos under that heading for non-competitive agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under the healthy homes initiative1 or the lead technical studies program1 or other demonstrations or programs under this heading or under prior appropriations ,acts for such purposes under this heading1 or under the heading ,housing for the ,elderly under prior ,appropriations ,acts1 shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid3 ,provided further1 ,that each applicant for a grant or cooperative agreement under this heading shall certify adequate capacity that is acceptable to the ,secretary to carry out the proposed use of funds pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under the fifth paragraph under this heading by the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-d7 shall be transferred to and merged with the amounts provided under the fifth paragraph under the heading ,public ,housing ,fund in this ,act and prioritized for qualified projects where the primary purpose is radon testing and mitigation1 except any transfer pursuant to this provision shall retain its original availability3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading1 in this or prior appropriations ,acts1 still remaining available1 may be used for any purpose under this heading notwithstanding the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated if a program competition is undersubscribed and there are other program competitions under this heading that are oversubscribed4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #add1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel and acquisition issues within this office4 ,general provisions--,department of housing and urban development 7,,including ,,rescissions7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bja4 ,fifty percent of the amounts of budget authority1 or in lieu thereof #ej percent of the cash amounts associated with such budget authority1 that are recaptured from projects described in section #ajab7;a7 of the ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,amendments ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note7 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury1 and such amounts of budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury shall be used by ,state housing finance agencies or local governments or local housing agencies with projects approved by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for which settlement occurred after ,january #a1 #aiib1 in accordance with such section4 ,notwithstanding the previous sentence1 the ,secretary may award up to #ae percent of the budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury to provide project owners with incentives to refinance their project at a lower interest rate4 #bjb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to investigate or prosecute under the ,fair ,housing ,act any otherwise lawful activity engaged in by one or more persons1 including the filing or maintaining of a nonfrivolous legal action1 that is engaged in solely for the purpose of achieving or preventing action by a ,government official or entity1 or a court of competent jurisdiction4 #bjc4 ,except as explicitly provided in law1 any grant1 cooperative agreement or other assistance made pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act shall be made on a competitive basis and in accordance with section #ajb of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede74 #bjd4 ,funds of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act or section #djb of the ,housing ,act of #aiej shall be available1 without regard to the limitations on administrative expenses1 for legal services on a contract or fee basis1 and for utilizing and making payment for services and facilities of the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 ,federal ,financing ,bank1 ,federal ,reserve banks or any member thereof1 ,federal ,home ,loan banks1 and any insured bank within the meaning of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa-a74 #bje4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act or through a reprogramming of funds1 no part of any appropriation for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be available for any program1 project or activity in excess of amounts set forth in the budget estimates submitted to ,congress4 #bjf4 ,corporations and agencies of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which are subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act are hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of such ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for #bjbf for such corporation or agency except as hereinafter provided3 ,provided1 ,that collections of these corporations and agencies may be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments only to the extent expressly provided for in this ,act 7unless such loans are in support of other forms of assistance provided for in this or prior appropriations ,acts71 except that this proviso shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or guaranty operations of these corporations1 or where loans or mortgage purchases are necessary to protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states ,government4 #bjg4 ,none of the funds made available by this title may be used for an audit of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association that makes applicable requirements under the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #bjh4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the conditions listed under this section1 for fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based assistance1 debt held or insured by the ,secretary and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions if any1 associated with one or more multifamily housing project or projects to another multifamily housing project or projects4 7b7 ,phased transfers ,transfers of project-based assistance under this section may be done in phases to accommodate the financing and other requirements related to rehabilitating or constructing the project or projects to which the assistance is transferred1 to ensure that such project or projects meet the standards under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,the transfer authorized in subsection 7a7 is subject to the following conditions3 7#a7 ,number and bedroom size of units 7,a7 ,for occupied units in the transferring project3 ,the number of low-income and very low-income units and the configuration 7i4e41 bedroom size7 provided by the transferring project shall be no less than when transferred to the receiving project or projects and the net dollar amount of ,federal assistance provided to the transferring project shall remain the same in the receiving project or projects4 ,the ,secretary1 upon determination of good cause1 including a determination that there will be no loss of assistance to currently assisted households1 may authorize a different number of such units or a change in such configuration1 or both1 at the receiving project or projects in the event there is a transfer of use restrictions without an associated transfer of project-based assistance to the receiving project4 ,the ,secretary shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register for public comment containing the criteria for determinations of good cause no less than #fj days before the effective date of such notice4 7,b7 ,for unoccupied units in the transferring project3 ,the ,secretary may authorize a reduction in the number of dwelling units in the receiving project or projects to allow for a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet current market demands1 as determined by the ,secretary and provided there is no increase in the project-based assistance budget authority4 7#b7 ,the transferring project shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 be either physically obsolete or economically nonviable1 or be reasonably expected to become economically nonviable when complying with ,state or ,federal requirements for community integration and reduced concentration of individuals with disabilities4 7#c7 ,the receiving project or projects shall meet or exceed applicable physical standards established by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the owner or mortgagor of the transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring project and provide a certification of approval by all appropriate local governmental officials4 7#e7 ,the tenants of the transferring project who remain eligible for assistance to be provided by the receiving project or projects shall not be required to vacate their units in the transferring project or projects until new units in the receiving project are available for occupancy4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary determines that this transfer is in the best interest of the tenants4 7#g7 ,if either the transferring project or the receiving project or projects meets the condition specified in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the owner shall be subordinate to any ,,fha-insured mortgage lien transferred to1 or placed on1 such project by the ,secretary1 except that the ,secretary may waive this requirement upon determination that such a waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing of acquisition1 construction1 and_/or rehabilitation of the receiving project or projects4 7#h7 ,if the transferring project meets the requirements of subsection 7d77#b71 the owner or mortgagor of the receiving project or projects shall execute and record either a continuation of the existing use agreement or a new use agreement for the project where1 in either case1 any use restrictions in such agreement are of no lesser duration than the existing use restrictions4 7#i7 ,the transfer does not increase the cost 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a77 of any ,,fha-insured mortgage1 except to the extent that appropriations are provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost4 7d7 ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms low-income and very low-income shall have the meanings provided by the statute and_/or regulations governing the program under which the project is insured or assisted2 7#b7 the term multifamily housing project means housing that meets one of the following conditions-- 7,a7 housing that is subject to a mortgage insured under the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,b7 housing that has project-based assistance attached to the structure including projects undergoing mark to market debt restructuring under the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,housing ,act2 7,c7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 7,d7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 as such section existed before the enactment of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,e7 housing that is assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac72 or 7,f7 housing or vacant land that is subject to a use agreement2 7#c7 the term project-based assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance provided under section #h7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7b772 7,b7 assistance for housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section #h7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7as such section existed immediately before ,october #a1 #aihc72 7,c7 rent supplement payments under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 7,d7 interest reduction payments under section #bcf and_/or additional assistance payments under section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a72 7,e7 assistance payments made under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7c77#b772 and 7,f7 assistance payments made under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 7#d7 the term receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or projects to which some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions are to be transferred2 7#e7 the term transferring project means the multifamily housing project which is transferring some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and the statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions to the receiving project or projects2 and 7#f7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7e7 ,research report ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the transfer authority under this section1 including the effect of such transfers on the operational efficiency1 contract rents1 physical and financial conditions1 and long-term preservation of the affected properties4 #bji4 ,no assistance shall be provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 to any individual who-- 7#a7 is enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 7#b7 is under #bd years of age2 7#c7 is not a veteran2 7#d7 is unmarried2 7#e7 does not have a dependent child2 7#f7 is not a person with disabilities1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b77#c77;,e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#c77;,e77 and was not receiving assistance under such section #h as of ,november #cj1 #bjje2 7#g7 is not a youth who left foster care at age #ad or older and is at risk of becoming homeless2 and 7#h7 is not otherwise individually eligible1 or has parents who1 individually or jointly1 are not eligible1 to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 #baj4 ,the funds made available for ,native ,alaskans under paragraph 7#a7 under the heading ,native ,american ,programs in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be allocated to the same ,native ,alaskan housing block grant recipients that received funds in fiscal year #bjje1 and only such recipients shall be eligible to apply for funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 of such heading4 #baa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in fiscal year #bjbf1 in managing and disposing of any multifamily property that is owned or has a mortgage held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and during the process of foreclosure on any property with a contract for rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 or any other ,federal programs1 the ,secretary shall maintain any rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg and other programs that are attached to any dwelling units in the property4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government that such a multifamily property owned or having a mortgage held by the ,secretary is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7in this section ,,mahraa7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note71 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect prior to foreclosure1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other available remedies1 such as partial abatements or receivership4 ,after disposition of any multifamily property described in this section1 the contract and allowable rent levels on such properties shall be subject to the requirements under section #ebd of ,,mahraa4 #bab4 ,public housing agencies that own and operate #djj or fewer public housing units may elect to be exempt from any asset management requirement imposed by the ,secretary in connection with the operating fund rule3 ,provided1 ,that an agency seeking a discontinuance of a reduction of subsidy under the operating fund formula shall not be exempt from asset management requirements4 #bac4 ,with respect to the use of amounts provided in this ,act and in future ,acts for the operation1 capital improvement1 and management of public housing as authorized by sections #i7;d7 and #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d71 7e771 the ,secretary shall not impose any requirement or guideline relating to asset management that restricts or limits in any way the use of capital funds for central office costs pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #i7;g7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77#a71 7#b773 ,provided1 ,that a public housing agency may not use capital funds authorized under section #i7;d7 for activities that are eligible under section #i7;e7 for assistance with amounts from the operating fund in excess of the amounts permitted under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #i7;g74 #bad4 ,no official or employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be designated as an allotment holder unless the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer has determined that such allotment holder has implemented an adequate system of funds control and has received training in funds control procedures and directives4 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall ensure that there is a trained allotment holder for each ,,hud appropriation under the accounts ,executive ,offices1 ,administrative ,support ,offices1 ,program ,offices1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association--,guarantees of ,mortgage-,backed ,securities ,loan ,guarantee ,program ,account1 and ,office of ,inspector ,general within the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bae4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary may make a notice of funding opportunity1 and a notice of any funding decision1 for any program or discretionary fund administered by the ,secretary that is to be competitively awarded available only on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government website or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #baf4 ,payment of attorney fees in program-related litigation shall be paid from the individual program office and ,office of ,general ,counsel salaries and expenses appropriations4 #bag4 ,the ,secretary is authorized to transfer up to #aj percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 of funds appropriated for any office under the headings ,administrative ,support ,offices or ,program ,offices to any other such office under such headings3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide notification to such ,committees #e business days in advance of any such transfers4 #bah4 7a7 ,any entity receiving housing assistance payments shall maintain decent1 safe1 and sanitary conditions1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and comply with any standards under applicable ,state or local laws1 rules1 ordinances1 or regulations relating to the physical condition of any property covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall take action under subsection 7c7 when a multifamily housing project with a contract under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 or a contract for similar project-based assistance-- 7#a7 receives a failing score under the ,uniform ,physical ,condition ,standards 7,,upcs7 or successor standard2 or 7#b7 fails to certify in writing to the ,secretary within #c days that all ,exigent ,health and ,safety deficiencies1 or those deficiencies requiring correction within #bd hours1 identified by the inspector at the project have been corrected4 ,such requirements shall apply to insured and noninsured projects with assistance attached to the units under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 but shall not apply to such units assisted under section #h7o77#ac7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ac77 or to public housing units assisted with capital or operating funds under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7c7 7#a7 ,within #ae days of the issuance of the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center 7,,reac7 inspection1 the ,secretary shall provide the owner with a ,notice of ,default with a specified timetable1 determined by the ,secretary1 for correcting all deficiencies4 ,the ,secretary shall provide a copy of the ,notice of ,default to the tenants1 the local government1 any mortgagees1 and any contract administrator4 ,if the owner's appeal results in a passing score1 the ,secretary may withdraw the ,notice of ,default4 7#b7 ,at the end of the time period for correcting all deficiencies specified in the ,notice of ,default1 if the owner fails to fully correct such deficiencies1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 require immediate replacement of project management with a management agent approved by the ,secretary2 7,b7 impose civil money penalties1 which shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable properties1 as designated by the ,secretary1 with priority given to the tenants of the property affected by the penalty2 7,c7 abate the section #h contract1 including partial abatement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 until all deficiencies have been corrected2 7,d7 pursue transfer of the project to an owner1 approved by the ,secretary under established procedures1 who will be obligated to promptly make all required repairs and to accept renewal of the assistance contract if such renewal is offered2 7,e7 transfer the existing section #h contract to another project or projects and owner or owners2 7,f7 pursue exclusionary sanctions1 including suspensions or debarments from ,federal programs2 7,g7 seek judicial appointment of a receiver to manage the property and cure all project deficiencies or seek a judicial order of specific performance requiring the owner to cure all project deficiencies2 7,h7 work with the owner1 lender1 or other related party to stabilize the property in an attempt to preserve the property through compliance1 transfer of ownership1 or an infusion of capital provided by a third-party that requires time to effectuate2 or 7,i7 take any other regulatory or contractual remedies available as deemed necessary and appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for major threats to health and safety after written notice to the affected tenants4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that the property is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of-- 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa72 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 7e7 ,the ,secretary shall report semi-annually on all properties covered by this section that are assessed through the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center and have failing physical inspection scores or have received an unsatisfactory management and occupancy review within the past #cf months4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 identification of the enforcement actions being taken to address such conditions1 including imposition of civil money penalties and termination of subsidies1 and identification of properties that have such conditions multiple times2 7#b7 identification of actions that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is taking to protect tenants of such identified properties2 and 7#c7 any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at properties covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 ,the first report shall be submitted to the ,senate and ,house ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 and the second report shall be submitted within #ahj days of the transmittal of the first report4 #bai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 for purposes authorized under section #h 7only with respect to the tenant-based rental assistance program7 and section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq471 may be used by any public housing agency for any amount of salary1 including bonuses1 for the chief executive officer of which1 or any other official or employee of which1 that exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule at any time during any public housing agency fiscal year #bjbf4 #bbj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act and provided to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development may be used to make1 withdraw1 terminate1 or rescind 7except at the request of the recipient7 a grant award unless the ,secretary notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project1 ,state1 locality1 housing authority1 tribe1 nonprofit organization1 or other entity selected to receive a grant award is announced or is notified of such changes by the ,department or its offices3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall list each grant award and project description by ,state and congressional district4 #bba4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 or the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to insure1 securitize1 or establish a ,federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or otherwise replaces a mortgage that has been subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure1 by a ,state1 municipality1 or any other political subdivision of a ,state4 #bbb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb77 with respect to grants under section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 #bbc4 ,amounts made available by this ,act that are appropriated1 allocated1 advanced on a reimbursable basis1 or transferred to the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and functions thereof1 for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes1 and that are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes for which the amounts are made available to that ,office subject to reprogramming requirements in section #dje of this ,act4 #bbd4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act or any other ,act may be used for awards1 including performance1 special act1 or spot1 for any employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to administrative discipline 7including suspension from work71 in this fiscal year1 but this prohibition shall not be effective prior to the effective date of any such administrative discipline or after any final decision over-turning such discipline4 #bbe4 ,with respect to grant amounts awarded under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants for fiscal years #bjae through #bjbf for the continuum of care 7,co,c7 program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 costs paid by program income of grant recipients may count toward meeting the recipient's matching requirements1 provided the costs are eligible ,co,c costs that supplement the recipient's ,co,c program4 #bbf4 7a7 ,from amounts made available under this title under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants1 the ,secretary may award #a-year transition grants to recipients of funds for activities under subtitle ,c of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 to transition from one continuum of care program component to another4 7b7 ,in order to be eligible to receive a transition grant1 the funding recipient must have the consent of the continuum of care and meet standards determined by the ,secretary4 #bbg4 ,the promise zone designations and promise zone designation agreements entered into pursuant to such designations1 made by the ,secretary in prior fiscal years1 shall remain in effect in accordance with the terms and conditions of such agreements 7including designation and agreement time periods74 #bbh4 ,any public housing agency designated as a ,moving to ,work agency pursuant to section #bci of division ,l of ,public ,law #aad-aac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note2 #abi ,stat4 #bhig7 may1 upon such designation1 use funds 7except for special purpose funding1 including special purpose vouchers7 previously allocated to any such public housing agency under section #h or #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 including any reserve funds held by the public housing agency or funds held by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 pursuant to the authority for use of section #h or #i funding provided under such section and section #bjd of title ,,ii of the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,housing and ,urban ,development and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-acd2 #aaj ,stat4 #acba-bh71 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated4 #bbi4 ,none of the amounts made available by this ,act may be used to prohibit any public housing agency under receivership or the direction of a ,federal monitor from applying for1 receiving1 or using funds made available under the heading ,public ,housing ,fund for competitive grants to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in this ,act or that remain available and not awarded from prior ,acts1 or be used to prohibit a public housing agency from using such funds to carry out any required work pursuant to a settlement agreement1 consent decree1 voluntary agreement1 or similar document for a violation of the lead safe housing or lead disclosure rules4 #bcj4 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 if the ,secretary determines or has determined1 for any prior formula grant allocation administered by the ,secretary through the ,offices of ,public and ,indian ,housing1 ,community ,planning and ,development1 or ,housing1 that a recipient received an allocation greater than the amount such recipient should have received for a formula allocation cycle pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations1 the ,secretary may adjust for any such funding error in the next applicable formula allocation cycle by 7a7 offsetting each such recipient's formula allocation 7if eligible for a formula allocation in the next applicable formula allocation cycle7 by the amount of any such funding error1 and 7b7 reallocating any available balances that are attributable to the offset to the recipient or recipients that would have been allocated additional funds in the formula allocation cycle in which any such error occurred 7if such recipient or recipients are eligible for a formula allocation in the next applicable formula allocation cycle7 in an amount proportionate to such recipient's eligibility under the next applicable formula allocation cycle3 ,provided1 ,that all offsets and reallocations from such available balances shall be recorded against funds available for the next applicable formula allocation cycle3 ,provided further1 ,that the term next applicable formula allocation cycle means the first formula allocation cycle for a program that is reasonably available for correction following such a ,secretarial determination3 ,provided further1 ,that if1 upon request by a recipient and giving consideration to all ,federal resources available to the recipient for the same grant purposes1 the ,secretary determines that the offset in the next applicable formula allocation cycle would critically impair the recipient's ability to accomplish the purpose of the formula grant1 the ,secretary may adjust for the funding error across two or more formula allocation cycles4 #bca4 ,the ,secretary may transfer from amounts made available for salaries and expenses under this title 7excluding amounts made available under the heading ,office of ,inspector ,general7 to the heading ,information ,technology ,fund for unforeseen information technology needs1 including for additional development1 modernization1 and enhancement1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the total amount of such transfers shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority shall not be used to fund information technology projects or activities that have known out-year development1 modernization1 or enhancement costs in excess of #ejj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority shall not be used to allocate costs across offices for broader departmental information technology needs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations no fewer than #aj business days in advance of any such transfer4 #bcb4 ,the ,secretary shall comply with all process requirements1 including public notice and comment1 when seeking to revise any annual contributions contract3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide public housing authorities not less than #fj days for public comment1 and the ,secretary shall consider and respond to submitted comments4 #bcc4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in this or prior ,acts may be used to issue a solicitation or accept bids on any solicitation that is substantially equivalent to the draft solicitation entitled ,housing ,assistance ,payments 7,,hap7 ,contract ,support ,services 7,,hapss7 posted to www4,sam4gov on ,july #bg1 #bjbb4 #bcd4 7a7 ,any unobligated balances from amounts made available under the heading1 ,community ,development ,fund in chapter #i of title ,,ii of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,hurricane ,recovery1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bcd7 that were transferred to ,management and ,administration1 ,salaries and ,expenses are hereby permanently rescinded4 7b7 ,any unobligated balances included under ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #hf ,x #jajh from amounts transferred to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development from amounts made available under the heading1 ,unanticipated ,needs in chapter #h of title ,i of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-baa7 are hereby permanently rescinded4 7c7 ,any unobligated balances included under ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #hf ,x #jadh1 #hf-bjbc_/bjbg-jdhc and #hf ,x #jafc are hereby permanently rescinded4 7d7 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts included under ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #hf ,x #jcjd1 #e1jcf1ihh4gc are hereby permanently rescinded4 7e7 ,of the unobligated balances from appropriations made available under the heading ,community ,development ,fund prior to fiscal year #bjaa1 #agf1fhh4di in ,economic ,development ,initiative grant funds and #ccf1bge4ih in ,special ,purpose ,grant funds are hereby rescinded4 7f7 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts made available under the heading ,assisted ,housing ,inspections and ,risk ,assessments1 in the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-d71 #bb1jjj1jjj are hereby permanently rescinded4 7g7 ,of the unobligated balances from amounts included under ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #hf ,x #jcac1 #a4gd is hereby permanently rescinded4 7h7 #e1bjj1jjj of amounts previously made available for expenditure from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund are hereby permanently rescinded4 #bce4 ,none of the amounts made available in this or prior ,acts may be used to consider family self-sufficiency achievement metrics 7,,fam7 in determining funding awards for programs receiving family self-sufficiency program coordinator funding provided in this or prior ,acts except to provide bonus awards as expressly made available in this or prior ,acts for self-sufficiency programs assigned a ranking of performance category #a based on their publicly available ,,fam scores4 #bcf4 ,the ,secretary may1 upon a finding that a waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of funds made available for new incremental voucher assistance or renewals for the mainstream program and the family unification program 7including the foster youth to independence program7 in this and prior ,acts1 waive or specify alternative requirements1 other than requirements related to tenant rights and protections1 rent setting1 fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment1 for-- 7#a7 section #h7o77#f77;,a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#f77;,a77 and regulatory provisions related to the administration of waiting lists1 local preferences1 and the initial term and extensions of tenant-based vouchers2 and 7#b7 section #h7x77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7x77#b77 regarding the timing of referral of youth leaving foster care4 #bcg4 ,the ,secretary shall fulfill their responsibilities to enforce the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq473 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to direct a grantee to undertake specific changes to existing zoning laws as part of carrying out the interim final rule entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing ,revisions 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #aajbj 7,march #c1 #bjbe774 #bch4 ,the whistleblower protections in section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any contract1 subcontract1 grant1 subgrant1 or personal services contract funded from amounts made available in this or prior ,acts 7including carryover and recaptures71 regardless of when the agreement was executed4 #bci4 7a7 ,for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbh1 upon request from the owner1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7,secretary7 may forgive or restructure the terms of any indebtedness relating to any remaining principal and interest under financial assistance made available under section #bja of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,amendments of #aigh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a;a7 7,flex ,sub loan74 7b7 ,the ,secretary may only forgive or restructure loans under this section for properties with-- 7#a7 #bjj or fewer assisted units2 7#b7 a ,flex ,sub loan with an unpaid principal balance of #b1jjj1jjj or less2 7#c7 a score of #hj or higher on the most recent ,,reac inspection2 and 7#d7 a most recent management and occupancy review score of above average or superior4 7c7 ,the ,secretary may set such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines are appropriate for forgiveness or restructuring under this section1 including3 7#a7 ,different maturity dates or interest rate terms2 7#b7 ,extension of affordability use agreements2 and 7#c7 ,other measures to ensure the long-term stability of operations at the property4 7d7 ,there is hereby appropriated #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 to carry out the purposes of this section1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 #bdj4 ,funds previously made available by the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-f7 for initial project rental assistance contracts associated with the demonstration program under the heading ,housing for ,persons with ,disabilities in the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee7 that were available for obligation through fiscal year #bjaf are to remain available through fiscal year #bjca for the liquidation of valid obligations incurred in fiscal years #bjac through #bjaf4 #bda4 ,amounts made available for the ,office of ,housing under the heading ,program ,offices in this and prior ,acts shall also be available1 without additional competition1 for cooperative agreements with participating administrative entities that have been selected under section #eac7;b7 of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note7 7,,mahraa7 to provide direct support1 including carrying out due diligence and underwriting functions for owners and for technical assistance activities1 on conditions established by the ,secretary for small properties and owners converting assistance under the first component or the second component under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7title ,,ii of division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-ee74 #bdb4 ,the ,secretary shall conduct all rulemaking in accordance with the policies of part #aj of title #bd of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations and ,executive ,order #abhff1 as amended1 including providing for public participation and not less than #fj days for the submission of written comments4 #bdc4 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 the costs of any rent incentives as authorized pursuant to waivers or alternative requirements of the jobs-plus initiative as described under the heading ,self-,sufficiency ,programs shall not be charged against the competitive grant amounts made available under such heading3 ,provided1 ,that the amount of any forgone increases in tenant rent payments due to the implementation of such rent incentives shall be factored into the public housing agency's general operating fund eligibility pursuant to the formula under the heading ,public ,housing ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of any foregone increases in tenant rent payments due to the implementation of such rent incentives implemented on behalf of residents of a project with assistance converted from public housing to project-based rental assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 or assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of such ,act under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7title ,,ii of division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-ee71 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note7 shall be factored into 7#a7 housing assistance payments made pursuant to project-based subsidy contracts provided under the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance2 and 7#b7 housing assistance payments made by public housing agencies pursuant to project-based assistance contracts under section #h7o77#ac7 of such ,act1 with these costs being renewed under the heading ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance4 #bdd4 ,in allocating and awarding available amounts provided under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-jd7 and under section #bca of ,public ,law #aaf-id for the continuum of care program1 the ,secretary shall1 prior to awarding any amounts through a notice of funding opportunity and notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions in such ,acts or in subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 non-competitively renew for one #ab-month period all projects 7including youth homelessness demonstration projects and shelter plus care projects7 expiring during the first quarter of calendar year #bjbf 7including any projects that expired from ,january #a1 #bjbf through the date of enactment of this ,act73 ,provided1 ,that if awards have not been made under a fiscal year #bjbe notice of funding opportunity prior to ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall also non-competitively renew all such projects expiring during the second quarter of calendar year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that if awards have not been made under a fiscal year #bjbe notice of funding opportunity prior to ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall also non-competitively renew all such projects expiring during the third and fourth quarters of calendar year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that such renewals shall be in an amount equal to the prior award with upward adjustments to enable renewal projects to operate at substantially the same levels1 including cost-of-living adjustments for supportive services from the prior grant and due to changes to the fair market rents in the geographic area3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity3 ,provided further1 ,that such renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any fiscal year #bjbe and fiscal year #bjbf notices of funding opportunity4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,,iii ,,related ,,agencies ,access ,board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,access ,board1 as authorized by section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib71 #i1iee1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses4 ,federal maritime commission ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission as authorized by section #dfajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by section #acdc7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 of which #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #c1ejj shall be for official reception and representation expenses4 ,national railroad passenger corporation ,office of inspector general ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,chapter #d71 #bi1bdj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in such ,act1 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the ,government under section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern the obtaining of such services within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions1 powers1 and duties of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern such selections1 appointments1 and employment within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a budget request for fiscal year #bjbg in similar format and substance to budget requests submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 ,national transportation safety board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for a ,,gs-#ae2 uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ade1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #a1jjj may be used for official reception and representation expenses4 ,neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,,payment ,,to ,,the ,,neighborhood ,,reinvestment ,,corporation ,for payment to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for use in neighborhood reinvestment activities1 as authorized by the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-hajg71 #aeh1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation shall notify network organizations of their full formula grant award by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjbf4 ,surface transportation board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 including services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dj1gii1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #a1bej1jjj from fees established by the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections and used for necessary and authorized expenses under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjbf1 to result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #ci1edi1jjj4 ,united states interagency council on homelessness ,,operating ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses1 including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness 7in this heading the ,council7 in carrying out the functions pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended1 #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,council shall be staffed in accordance with section #aacac7;a77#e7 of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code1 and regional coordinators shall have the proven expertise and demonstrated experience needed to carry out the duties specified in such section3 ,provided further1 ,that each meeting of the ,council shall be open to the public1 and the ,council shall post a public notification of each ,council meeting not less than #cj days in advance of each meeting on its website and include the agenda for each meeting in such posting4 ,,iv ,,general ,,provisions--,,this ,,act #dja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #djb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #djc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through a procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive ,order issued pursuant to existing law4 #djd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice ,n-#iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #dje4 7a7 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 none of the funds provided in this ,act or provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjbf1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates1 reorganizes1 or restructures a branch1 division1 office1 bureau1 board1 commission1 agency1 administration1 or department different from the budget justifications submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or the relevant operating plan properly submitted by each agency1 whichever is more detailed4 7b7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit an operating plan to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that the operating plan shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for 7,a7 each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in this ,act1 the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or in the budget appendix for the respective appropriations1 whichever is more detailed1 7,b7 each item for which a dollar amount is specified and for all programs for which new budget 7obligational7 authority is provided1 and 7,c7 each discretionary grant and discretionary grant allocation2 7#c7 an organizational chart that includes current and estimated staffing numbers1 by office1 at the customary level of detail unless otherwise directed by this ,act or the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act72 and 7#d7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 7c7 ,each agency may reprogram amounts in excess of or contrary to the threshold limitations established in this section only after-- 7#a7 providing written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations no less than #cj days in advance of such reprogramming of funds2 and 7#b7 receiving prior written approval from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #djf4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjbf from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjbf in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines under section #dje of this ,act4 #djg4 ,no funds in this ,act may be used to support any ,federal1 ,state1 or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain1 unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any use of funds for mass transit1 railroad1 airport1 seaport or highway projects1 as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public 7including energy-related1 communication-related1 water-related and wastewater-related infrastructure71 other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government1 and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfields as defined in the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownfields ,revitalization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-aah7 shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain4 #djh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #dji4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections #b through #d of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aicc 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje1 popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act74 #daj4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the ,buy ,american ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje74 #daa4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb and #cja-aj4abc of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees of a single agency or department of the ,united ,states ,government1 who are stationed in the ,united ,states1 at any single international conference unless the relevant ,secretary reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days in advance that such attendance is important to the national interest3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section the term international conference shall mean a conference occurring outside of the ,united ,states attended by representatives of the ,united ,states ,government and of foreign governments1 international organizations1 or nongovernmental organizations4 #dac4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or practice complaints filed with the ,board in an amount in excess of the amount authorized for district court civil suit filing fees under section #aiad of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dad4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #dae4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to deny an ,inspector ,general funded under this ,act timely access to any records1 documents1 or other materials available to the department or agency over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 or to prevent or impede that ,inspector ,general's access to such records1 documents1 or other materials1 under any provision of law1 except a provision of law that expressly refers to the ,inspector ,general and expressly limits the ,inspector ,general's right of access4 7b7 ,a department or agency covered by this section shall provide its ,inspector ,general with access to all such records1 documents1 and other materials in a timely manner4 7c7 ,each ,inspector ,general shall ensure compliance with statutory limitations on disclosure relevant to the information provided by the establishment over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7d7 ,each ,inspector ,general covered by this section shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #e calendar days any failures to comply with this requirement4 #daf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to pay award or incentive fees for contractors whose performance has been judged to be below satisfactory1 behind schedule1 over budget1 or has failed to meet the basic requirements of a contract1 unless the ,agency determines that any such deviations are due to unforeseeable events1 government-driven scope changes1 or are not significant within the overall scope of the project and_/or program unless such awards or incentive fees are consistent with #af4dja7;e77#b7 of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulations4 #dag4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to pay the salary for any person filling a position1 other than a temporary position1 formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and has satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service1 and has within #ij days after his or her release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than #a year1 made application for restoration to his or her former position and has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position and has not been restored thereto4 #dah4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier permit under sections #dacja through #dacje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or exemption application under section #djaji of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement where such approval would contravene ,united ,states law or ,article #ag bis of the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict or otherwise preclude the ,secretary of ,transportation from granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent with the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement and ,united ,states law4 #dai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of existing ,federal law regarding non-citizen eligibility and ineligibility for occupancy in federally assisted housing or for participation in and assistance under ,federal housing programs1 including section #bad of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcf;a7 and title ,,iv of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 #dbj4 7a7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh shall be used1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships1 for publicity or propaganda purposes1 and for the preparation1 distribution1 or use of any kit1 pamphlet1 booklet1 publication1 radio1 television1 or film presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the ,congress1 except in presentation to the ,congress itself4 7b7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or in title ,,viii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aag-eh shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient1 or agent acting for such recipient1 related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation or appropriations proposed or pending before the ,congress1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships4 7c7 ,amounts repurposed pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall continue to be treated as amounts specified in section #ajc7;b7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-e4 #dba4 7a7 ,in the table of projects in the explanatory statement referenced in section #dag of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7division ,l of ,public ,law #aag-ajc7-- 7#a7 the item relating to ,kansas ,rail ,safety ,improvement ,project is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,pittsburg ,port ,authority 7,,ks7 and inserting ,kansas ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 the item relating to ,the ,barkers ,creek ,industrial ,park ,power ,expansion is deemed to be amended by striking ,the ,barkers ,creek ,industrial ,park ,power ,expansion and inserting ,barkers ,creek ,industrial ,park ,access ,bridge1 ,phase ,,ii2 7#c7 the item relating to ,acquisition of new commercial space is deemed to be amended by striking project ,acquisition of new commercial space and inserting ,renovation of commercial space2 7#d7 the item relating to ,electric school bus and associated electric vehicle 7,,ev7 charging infrastructure is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,falls ,church ,city ,public ,schools and inserting ,city of ,falls ,church2 7#e7 the item relating to ,north ,commons ,regional ,vision is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,minneapolis ,park and ,recreation ,board and inserting ,city of ,minneapolis2 7#f7 the item relating to ,orangewood ,parkette is deemed to be amended by striking project ,orangewood ,parkette and inserting ,orangewood ,complete ,streets2 7#g7 the item relating to ,replacing ,five ,elevators in a ,public ,housing ,development is deemed to be amended by striking project ,replacing ,five ,elevators in a ,public ,housing ,development and inserting ,replacing ,elevators in a ,public ,housing ,development2 7#h7 the item relating to ,long ,branch ,stream ,valley ,park ,pedestrian ,bridge ,replacements and ,,ada ,improvements is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,montgomery ,county ,government and inserting ,maryland ,national ,capital ,park and ,planning ,commission2 7#i7 the item relating to ,washington ,gorge ,action ,programs--,goldendale ,childcare and ,early ,learning ,center is deemed to be amended by striking ,goldendale2 7#aj7 the item relating to ,habitat for ,humanity's ,veterans ,blitz ,build is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,habitat for ,humanity ,san ,bernardino ,area1 ,inc4 and inserting ,neighborhood ,partnership ,housing ,services1 ,inc4 7,,nphs72 7#aa7 the item relating to ,allen ,university ,restoration of ,historic ,waverly-,good ,samaritan ,hospital is deemed to be amended by striking ,allen ,university ,restoration of ,historic ,waverly-,good ,samaritan ,hospital and inserting ,facility ,upgrades2 7#ab7 the item relating to ,the ,,mews at ,spencer ,road1 ,affordable ,housing and ,mixed ,use ,development is deemed to be amended by striking ,the ,,mews at ,spencer ,road12 and 7#ac7 ,the item relating to ,,arise housing for young adults transitioning out of foster care is deemed to be amended by striking ,,arise housing for young adults transitioning out of foster care and inserting ,construction of ,housing in the ,city of ,greenville4 7b7 ,in the table of projects entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement for division ,l of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh7 described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act-- 7#a7 the item relating to ,lower ,shore ,clinic ,co-,occurring ,disorder ,treatment ,facility ,housing is deemed to be amended by3 7,a7 striking ,lower ,shore ,clinic ,co-,occurring ,disorder ,treatment ,facility ,housing and inserting ,health,port ,co-,occurring ,disorder ,treatment ,facility2 and 7,b7 striking recipient ,lower ,shore ,clinic ,inc4 and inserting ,health,port1 ,inc42 7#b7 the item relating to ,metra ,zero ,emission ,locomotive ,commuter ,rail ,pilot is deemed to be amended by striking ,locomotive2 7#c7 the item relating to ,acquisition of ,property for the ,revitalization of ,cliftondale ,square ,business ,district is deemed to be amended by striking ,acquisition of ,property for the2 7#d7 the item relating to ,supportive ,living1 ,community ,day ,services1 and ,housing ,site ,project for ,adults with ,intellectual and ,developmental ,disabilities is deemed to be amended by striking project ,supportive ,living1 ,community ,day ,services1 and ,housing ,site ,project for ,adults with ,intellectual and ,developmental ,disabilities and inserting ,community ,day ,services and ,housing ,expansion for ,adults with ,intellectual and ,developmental ,disabilities2 7#e7 the item relating to ,public ,library ,addition is deemed to be amended by striking project ,public ,library ,addition and inserting ,public ,library ,renovations2 7#f7 the item relating to ,renovation of ,snelling ,motel to ,affordable ,housing for ,veterans is deemed to be amended by striking project ,renovation of ,snelling ,motel to ,affordable ,housing for ,veterans and inserting ,acquisition for ,affordable ,housing for ,veterans2 7#g7 the item relating to ,el ,centro de la ,raza-,pattison's ,west ,community ,campus ,property ,acquisition is deemed to be amended by striking project ,el ,centro de la ,raza-,pattison's ,west ,community ,campus ,property ,acquisition and inserting ,pattison's ,west ,community ,campus2 7#h7 the item relating to ,riverbrook ,regional ,,ymca is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,riverbrook ,regional ,young ,men's ,christian ,association1 ,inc4 and inserting ,city of ,norwalk2 7#i7 the item relating to ,the ,,se#a ,rehab is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,the ,skid ,row ,housing ,trust and inserting ,,path ,ventures and striking project ,the ,,se#a ,rehab and inserting ,skid ,row ,permanent ,supportive ,housing ,rehabilitation2 7#aj7 the item relating to ,community ,aging ,retirement ,services1 ,inc4 is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,community ,aging ,retirement ,services1 ,inc4 and inserting ,pasco ,county1 and striking project ,,cares ,one ,stop ,senior ,center ,acquisition and ,construction and inserting ,senior ,center ,acquisition and ,construction2 7#aa7 the item relating to ,western ,flyer ,coast ,guard ,pier ,repair and ,classroom ,design is deemed to be amended by striking project ,western ,flyer ,coast ,guard ,pier ,repair and ,classroom ,design and inserting ,western ,flyer ,pier and ,classroom ,repair2 7#ab7 the item relating to ,,nycha ,,ada ,accessibility and ,security ,lighting ,project is deemed to be amended by striking project ,,nycha ,,ada ,accessibility and ,security ,lighting ,project and inserting ,installation of ,exterior ,lighting at ,borinquen ,plaza ,,ii2 7#ac7 the item relating to ,ausonia ,apartments ,modernization is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,ausonia ,apartments and inserting ,boston ,housing ,authority2 7#ad7 the item relating to ,helping ,up ,mission ,permanent ,housing on ,east ,baltimore ,street is deemed to be amended by striking ,helping ,up ,mission ,permanent ,housing on ,east ,baltimore ,street and inserting ,greenspace ,development in ,baltimore2 7#ae7 the item relating to ,the ,choir ,school of ,delaware's ,new ,building at #hth and ,west ,street in ,wilmington's ,historic ,quaker ,hill ,district is deemed to be amended by striking at #hth and ,west ,street in ,wilmington's ,historic ,quaker ,hill ,district and inserting in ,wilmington2 7#af7 the item relating to ,,wta #bjaa ,fixed ,route ,diesel to ,electric ,replacement ,project1 ,bellingham is deemed to be amended by striking ,,wta #bjaa ,fixed ,route ,diesel to ,electric ,replacement ,project1 ,bellingham and inserting ,acquisition of ,hybrid-,electric ,buses2 and 7#ag7 the item relating to ,media and ,arts ,collaborative ,building ,renovation is deemed to be amended by striking ,renovation4 7c7 ,in the table of projects entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement for division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-db7 described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act-- 7#a7 the item relating to ,hardwoods ,permanent ,supportive ,housing is deemed to be amended by striking ,hardwoods2 7#b7 the item relating to ,cle ,elum--,first ,street ,downtown ,revitalization is deemed to be amended by striking ,first ,street2 7#c7 the item relating to ,center for ,community ,programs in ,livermore ,falls and ,jay is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,united ,way of the ,tri-,valley ,area and inserting ,town of ,jay2 7#d7 the item relating to ,pawtucket ,library1 ,sayles ,building ,re-,pointing is deemed to be amended by striking project ,pawtucket ,library1 ,sayles ,building ,re-,pointing and inserting ,pawtucket ,library1 ,sayles ,building ,renovation2 7#e7 the item relating to ,germany ,road ,relocation ,project is deemed to be amended by striking project ,germany ,road ,relocation ,project and inserting ,sewer ,improvements2 7#f7 the item relating to ,community ,center ,expansion and ,land ,acquisition is deemed to be amended by striking ,expansion and ,land ,acquisition and inserting ,planning and ,design2 7#g7 the item relating to ,laconia1 ,,nh ,hill ,street ,pedestrian ,bridge ,replacement is deemed to be amended by striking ,hill ,street and inserting ,mill ,street2 7#h7 the item relating to ,sunnyside ,community ,reinvestment as ,cultura ,traditions3 ,tucson1 ,,az is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,sunnyside ,foundation and inserting ,sunnyside ,unified ,school ,district2 7#i7 the item relating to ,craighead ,technology ,park and ,public ,safety ,center is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,city ,water and ,light of ,jonesboro and inserting ,city of ,jonesboro2 7#aj7 the item relating to ,capital ,repairs of #d ,affordable ,housing properties1 ,city of ,seattle1 ,king ,county1 ,,wa is deemed to be amended by striking #d and inserting #c2 7#aa7 the item relating to ,middletown ,plaza ,elevator ,replacement is deemed to be amended by striking ,middletown ,plaza ,elevator ,replacement and inserting ,security ,upgrades at ,,nycha's ,soundview ,houses2 7#ab7 the item relating to ,morris ,affordable ,housing ,infrastructure is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,morris ,affordable ,housing ,infrastructure and inserting ,morris ,housing ,authority2 7#ac7 the item relating to ,rehabilitation of ,historic ,alumni ,house as ,skills-based ,workforce ,development ,community ,center is deemed to be amended by striking ,historic ,alumni ,house as and inserting a building for a2 7#ad7 the item relating to ,mt4 ,airy_/,germantown ,streetscape ,improvement and ,reconnection is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,mt4 ,airy ,business ,improvement ,district and inserting ,city of ,philadelphia2 7#ae7 the item relating to ,,ymca of ,greater ,pittsburgh is deemed to be amended by striking ,,ymca of ,greater ,pittsburgh and inserting ,allegheny ,,ymca ,renovation2 7#af7 the item relating to ,corn ,maiden ,early ,learning ,center is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,corn ,maiden ,early ,learning ,center and inserting ,indian ,pueblo ,cultural ,center2 7#ag7 the item relating to #ajth ,street ,realignment ,project ,overpass ,project is deemed to be amended by striking recipient ,city of ,richmond and inserting ,fort ,bend ,county2 and 7#ah7 the item relating to ,s4 ,roosevelt ,road ,share ,use ,path is deemed to be amended by striking ,s4 ,roosevelt ,road4 7d7 ,each amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall be considered and treated as a continuation of an existing obligation of funds and not as a new obligation of funds4 7e7 ,amounts made available under the heading ,department of ,transportation--,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements for the item relating to ,midway ,crossing in the table of projects entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement for division ,l of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh7 described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act shall be transferred to ,department of ,transportation--,transit ,infrastructure ,grants and shall be available under the heading to which transferred for its original purpose4 7#a7 ,the item relating to ,midway ,crossing is deemed to be amended by striking account ,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements and inserting ,transit ,infrastructure ,grants in the table of projects entitled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement for division ,l of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh7 described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act4 #dbb4 ,the ,department of ,transportation and the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 7#a7 quarterly reports on the status of all funds1 including the start of year unobligated and uncommitted balances1 and the total obligations and recaptures for the fiscal year1 by program1 project1 and activity2 7#b7 semiannual reports on staffing levels1 hirings1 and separations 7including through the deferred resignation program and any other voluntary retirement programs71 consistent with direction provided in this ,act or the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act72 and 7#c7 additional1 updated budget or financial technical assistance1 upon request4 #dbc4 ,each ,department and agency funded in this ,act shall maintain on its publicly accessible website3 7#a7 notices of funding opportunities 7including any amendments7 for all competitive grant programs issued in the most recent #aj years2 7#b7 grant awards for the most recent #aj years2 and 7#c7 programmatic notices1 guidance1 and grant agreement templates for any grant program with disbursement activity within the previous #e fiscal years4 #dbd4 ,no later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,departments and agencies funded under this ,act shall submit a report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on current staffing levels for all political and ,presidential appointees in such ,departments and agencies and categorized by which office within such ,departments and agencies such employee is funded from1 the office in which such employee carries out their daily work1 such employee's title1 and such employee's pay grade or the equivalent level based on the ,,gs-scale4 #dbe4 ,the assistance made available under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 under the heading ,public and ,indian ,housing--,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be known and designated as ,the ,melania ,trump ,foster ,youth to ,independence ,initiative4 #dbf4 7a7 ,in the table titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statement for division ,a of the ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science2 ,energy and ,water ,development2 and ,interior and ,environment ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act-- 7#a7 the contents in the ,senate sub column of the ,requestor7s7 column are deemed to be amended by inserting ,kaine1 ,warner for the project identified as the ,center of ,excellence in ,environmental ,forecasting for the recipient ,virginia ,institute of ,marine ,science2 7#b7 the contents in the ,recipient column are deemed to be amended by-- 7,a7 inserting ,research ,foundation of the before ,city ,university of ,new ,york on behalf of ,medgar ,evers ,college for the project identified as ,advancing ,scientific ,research ,capabilities2 7,b7 inserting ,research ,foundation of the before ,state ,university of ,new ,york on behalf of the ,university at ,buffalo for the project identified as ,center of ,excellence for ,cross-,border ,supply ,chains2 7,c7 striking ,game ,department_/,great ,bay ,national ,estuarine ,research and inserting ,new ,hampshire ,fish and ,game ,department_/,great ,bay ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve for the project identified as ,great ,bay ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve3 ,research ,facility2 7,d7 striking of ,albany and inserting at ,albany for the project identified as ,u,albany ,,cnse #bjjmm ,wafer ,cleanroom ,equipment ,upgrade2 and 7,e7 striking ,penn and inserting ,pennington for the project identified as ,jail ,tech ,upgrades2 and 7#c7 the contents in the ,project column are deemed to be amended by inserting-- 7,a7 ,chip ,design ,hub3 ,advanced ,chip ,design1 ,testing and before ,fabrication ,laboratory ,equipment for ,preparing the ,semiconductor ,workforce for recipient ,florida ,atlantic ,university2 7,b7 ,university of ,texas at ,dallas ,comparative ,effectiveness of before ,north ,texas ,workforce ,development ,programs for ,semiconductors for recipient ,the ,university of ,texas at ,dallas2 7,c7 ,d',youville ,university ,school of ,pharmacy ,sterile before ,compounding and ,non-,sterile ,hazardous ,compounding ,lab for recipient ,d',youville ,university2 7,d7 ,building the ,workforce of the ,future ,generation ,by before ,empowering ,underserved ,students with ,technology-based ,,stem ,education for recipient ,research ,foundation of ,,cuny2 7,e7 ,additive ,construction and ,manufacturing ,equipment for before ,affordable and ,resilient ,housing ,research and ,workforce ,development for recipient ,rowan ,university2 and 7,f7 ,interdisciplinary ,engineering ,computing initiative to before ,advance ,semiconductor ,industry and ,national ,security ,project for recipient ,florida ,international ,university4 7b7 ,the table titled ,department of ,commerce ,allocation of ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,funds3 ,,chips ,act ,fiscal ,year #bjbf in the explanatory statement for division ,a of the ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science2 ,energy and ,water ,development2 and ,interior and ,environment ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act is deemed to be amended by striking 7#a1jjj1jjj7 and inserting 7#ajj1jjj7 for the ,administrative ,expenses project and activity4 7c7 ,in the table titled ,interior and ,environment ,incorporation of ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending ,items in the explanatory statement for division ,c of the ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science2 ,energy and ,water ,development2 and ,interior and ,environment ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,act1 the contents in the ,project ,recipient and ,name column for the ,,stag--,other 7,,cds7 account are deemed to be amended by striking ,,cor ,healthy ,communities for ,waste ,improvement ,system and inserting ,oregon ,metro for ,waste ,improvement ,system4 7d7 ,the ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding the first proviso under the heading ,national ,park ,service--,operation of the ,national ,park ,system by striking #b1hgg1aie1jjj and inserting #b1ija1aie1jjj1 striking #adh1bhe1jjj and inserting #aeg1afe1jjj1 and striking #aeg1iej1jjj and inserting #agc1jgj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in the matter preceding the first proviso under the heading ,national ,park ,service--,historic ,preservation ,fund1 by striking #bje1jei1jjj and inserting #aha1jei1jjj4 ,this division may be cited as the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,e ,authorizing ,extenders and ,technical ,corrections #ejja4 ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act extension ,sections #g7;j77#e71 #g;,a7l77#d71 and #ba7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7;j77#e71 #gi;a7l77#d71 #hg;j7e77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjbf for ,september #cj1 #bjbe each place it appears4 #ejjb4 ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission ,whistleblower ,program ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #aag-be 7#ace ,stat4 #big2 #acf ,stat4 #bacc2 #acf ,stat4 #eihd2 #aci ,stat4 #df7 is amended in each of paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejjc4 ,forest ,service ,participation in ,,aces ,program ,section #hcjb7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7b77 shall be applied by substituting ,october #a1 #bjbf for ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #ejjd4 ,extension of ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program 7a7 ,financing ,section #acji7;a7 of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djaf7;a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,program expiration ,section #acai of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djbf7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 this section shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,alternate date ,if this ,act is enacted after ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 this section shall take effect as if enacted on ,january #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejje4 ,extension of ,reimbursable ,screening ,services ,program ,section #bbe7;e7 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aaf-f2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddija note7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 #ejjf4 ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,advisory ,committee ,section #dadd7;d7 of the ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjbf for ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #ejjg4 ,national cybersecurity protection system authorization ,section #bbg7;a7 of the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aebe7;a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejjh4 ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae ,section #aaa7;a7 of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaj7;a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejji4 ,state and local cybersecurity grant program ,section #bbbj;,a7s77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;g7s77#a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejaj4 ,extension of the ,technology ,modernization ,fund and ,board ,section #ajgh7;f77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacja note7 is amended by striking ,on and after the date that is #b years after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states issues the third report required under subsection 7b77#g77;,b7 and inserting ,after ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ejaa4 ,extension of existence of ,parole ,commission ,any expiration date established by section #bce7;b7 of the ,sentencing ,reform ,act of #aihd 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ceea note2 ,public ,law #ih-dgc71 as such section relates to chapter #caa of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,united ,states ,parole ,commission1 shall not apply during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjca4 #ejab4 ,additional special assessment ,section #cjad7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #ejac4 ,rural healthcare workers ,section #bbj7;c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,technical ,corrections ,act of #aiid 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb note7 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjbf for ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #ejad4 ,e-verify ,section #dja7;b7 of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;a note7 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjbf for ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #ejae4 ,non-minister religious workers ,section #aja7;a77#bg77;,c77ii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77;,c77ii77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjbf for ,september #cj1 #bjae each place such date appears4 #ejaf4 ,h-#b;b supplemental visa exemption ,notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section #bad7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahd7;g77#a77;,b771 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 and upon the determination that the needs of ,united ,states businesses cannot be satisfied during fiscal year #bjbf with ,united ,states workers who are willing1 qualified1 and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor1 may increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77b7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77b77 in such fiscal year by not more than the highest number of ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants who participated in the ,h-#b;,b returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation4 #ejag4 ,emergency ,authority for ,sentencing ,commission 7a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,sentencing ,commission 7in this section1 referred to as the ,commission7 shall promulgate the guidelines or amendments provided for under section #hfje7;e7 of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act 7title ,,lxxxvi of ,public ,law #aai-fj7 as soon as possible after the date of enactment of such ,act1 and in any event not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 notwithstanding the deadline under section #iid7p7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments to the guidelines promulgated under subsection 7a7 shall take effect #ahj days after the date of promulgation by the ,commission1 except to the extent that the effective date is revised or the amendment is otherwise modified or disapproved by an ,act of ,congress1 and shall supersede any amendment to the contrary contained in the amendments to the sentencing guidelines submitted to ,congress by the ,commission on or about ,may #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the requirements of this section shall supersede the timeline set forth in section #hfje7;e77#a7 of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act 7title ,,lxxxvi of ,public ,law #aai-fj74 #ejah4 ,bankruptcy fees 7a7 ,in general ,section #abf of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf 7division ,a of the ,continuing ,appropriations1 ,agriculture1 ,legislative ,branch1 ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-cg2 #aci ,stat4 #ejb77 is amended to read as follows3 #abf4 ,notwithstanding section #ajf1 during the period ending on the last day of the first calendar quarter of #bjbf1 section #aicj7;a77#f77;,b77i7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied as if during the #e-year period were struck4 4 7b7 ,application of amendments made by the ,bankruptcy ,administration ,improvement ,act of #bjbe 7#a7 ,in general ,section #f7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,bankruptcy ,administration ,improvement ,act of #bjbe is amended by striking on the and inserting on or after the4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as though enacted immediately after the enactment of the ,bankruptcy ,administration ,improvement ,act of #bjbe4 #ejai4 ,extension of ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7a7 ,extension of preferential treatment for certain countries in ,africa under ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act2 retroactive application 7#a7 ,extension 7,a7 ,trade ,act of #aigd ,section #ejf;,b of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdff;b7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7,b7 ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7i7 ,in general ,section #aab7;g7 of the ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgba7;g77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7ii7 ,regional apparel article program ,section #aab7;b77#c77;,a7 of the ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgba7;b77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #ba succeeding and inserting #bc succeeding2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7iii7 ,third-country fabric program ,section #aab7;c77#a7 of the ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgba7;c77#a77 is amended-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,retroactive application 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ead of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #aead71 section #aab of the ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgba71 or any other provision of law1 and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 any entry of a covered article to which duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment under section #ejf;,a of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdff;a7 would have applied if the entry had been made on ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 that was made-- 7i7 after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 and 7ii7 before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry occurred on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,requests ,a liquidation or reliquidation may be made under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act that contains sufficient information to enable such ,commissioner-- 7i7 to locate the entry2 or 7ii7 to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located4 7,c7 ,payment of amounts owed ,any amounts owed by the ,united ,states pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry of a covered article under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be paid1 without interest of any kind1 not later than #ij days after the date of the liquidation or reliquidation 7as the case may be74 7,d7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,covered article ,the term covered article means an article from a country that is designated by the ,president as a beneficiary sub-,saharan ,african country under section #ajd of the ,african ,growth and ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,entry ,the term entry includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption4 7b7 ,extension of customs user fees 7#a7 ,in general ,section #acjca7;j77#c7 of the ,consolidated ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aihe 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;c7j77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjca and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjca and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7#b7 ,rate for merchandise processing fees ,section #ejc of the ,united ,states-,korea ,free ,trade ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7,public ,law #aab-da2ai ,u4,s4,c4 #chje note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjca and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #ejbj4 ,extension of ,haiti ,economic ,lift ,program 7a7 ,extension of special rules for ,haiti under ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act ,section #bac;,a of the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,b77v77,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 ,applicable percentage ,the term applicable percentage means #fj percent or more on and after ,december #bj1 #bjag4 2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,quantitative limitations ,the preferential treatment described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be extended1 during each period after the initial applicable #a-year period1 to not more than #a4be percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the ,united ,states in the most recent #ab-month period for which data are available4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking in each of the #af succeeding #a-year periods each place it appears and inserting in any of the succeeding #a-year periods2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,termination ,the duty-free treatment provided under this section shall remain in effect until ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,restoration of eligibility of certain articles for preferential treatment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall proclaim such modifications to the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states as may be necessary to restore the eligibility of articles described in paragraph 7#b7 for preferential treatment under section #bac;,a of the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc;a74 7#b7 ,articles described ,an article described in this paragraph is an article that-- 7,a7 was eligible for preferential treatment under section #bac;,a of the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc;a7 on ,december #bj1 #bjjf2 and 7,b7 became ineligible for such treatment after that date and before the date of the enactment of this ,act as a result of revisions to the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule4 7#c7 ,effective date of proclamation ,a proclamation under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect not earlier than #b business days after the ,president submits to the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the proclamation and the reasons for the modifications to the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule under the proclamation4 7c7 ,retroactive application 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ead of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #aead7 or any other provision of law1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 any entry of a covered article to which duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment under the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 would have applied if the entry had been made before ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 that was made-- 7,a7 on or after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 and 7,b7 before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry occurred on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,requests ,a liquidation or reliquidation may be made under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act that contains sufficient information to enable such ,commissioner-- 7,a7 to locate the entry2 or 7,b7 to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located4 7#c7 ,payment of amounts owed ,any amounts owed by the ,united ,states pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry of a covered article under paragraph 7#a7 shall be paid1 without interest of any kind1 not later than #ij days after the date of the liquidation or reliquidation 7as the case may be74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered article ,the term covered article means an article from ,haiti4 7,b7 ,entry ,the term entry includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption4 #ejba4 ,budgetary effects 7a7 ,statutory ,,paygo ,scorecards ,the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on either ,,paygo scorecard maintained pursuant to section #d7;d7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj4 7b7 ,senate ,,paygo ,scorecards ,the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on any ,,paygo scorecard maintained for purposes of section #dajf of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress74 7c7 ,classification of ,budgetary ,effects ,notwithstanding ,rule #c of the ,budget ,scorekeeping ,guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying ,conference ,report #aje-bag and section #bej7;c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be estimated-- 7#a7 for purposes of section #bea of such ,act2 7#b7 for purposes of an allocation to the ,committee on ,appropriations pursuant to section #cjb7;a7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd2 and 7#c7 for purposes of paragraph 7#d77;,c7 of section #c of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj as being included in an appropriation ,act4 ,f ,health ,care ,extenders #fjja4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this division is as follows3 ,,division ,f--,health ,care ,extenders,sec4 #fjja4 ,table of contents4,,title ,i--,medicaid,sec4 #faja4 ,streamlined enrollment process for eligible out-of-,state providers under ,medicaid and ,,chip4,sec4 #fajb4 ,removing certain age restrictions on ,medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities4,sec4 #fajc4 ,medicaid ,state plan requirement for determining residency and coverage for military families4,sec4 #fajd4 ,state studies and ,,hhs report on costs of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services4,sec4 #faje4 ,modifying certain disproportionate share hospital allotments4,sec4 #fajf4 ,modifying certain limitations on disproportionate share hospital payment adjustments under the ,medicaid program4,,title ,,ii--,medicare,sec4 #fbja4 ,extension of increased inpatient hospital payment adjustment for certain low-volume hospitals4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,extension of the ,medicare-dependent hospital 7,,mdh7 program4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,extension of add-on payments for ambulance services4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,extending incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models4,sec4 #fbje4 ,extension of funding for quality measure endorsement1 input1 and selection4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,extension of funding for ,medicare hospice surveys4,sec4 #fbjh4 ,extension of the work geographic index floor4,sec4 #fbji4 ,extension of certain telehealth flexibilities4,sec4 #fbaj4 ,extending acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities4,sec4 #fbaa4 ,in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibility4,sec4 #fbab4 ,enhancing certain program integrity requirements for ,,dme under ,medicare4,sec4 #fbac4 ,guidance on furnishing services via telehealth to individuals with limited ,english proficiency4,sec4 #fbad4 ,inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in ,,mdpp ,expanded ,model4,sec4 #fbae4 ,medication-induced movement disorder outreach and education4,sec4 #fbaf4 ,report on wearable medical devices4,sec4 #fbag4 ,extension of temporary inclusion of authorized oral antiviral drugs as covered part ,d drugs4,sec4 #fbah4 ,extension of adjustment to calculation of hospice cap amount under ,medicare4,sec4 #fbai4 ,adjustments to ,medicare part ,d cost-sharing reductions for low-income individuals4,sec4 #fbbj4 ,requiring ,enhanced and ,accurate ,lists of 7,,real7 ,health ,providers ,act4,sec4 #fbba4 ,medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests4,sec4 #fbbb4 ,medicare coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs4,sec4 #fbbc4 ,assuring pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries4,sec4 #fbbd4 ,modernizing and ensuring ,,pbm accountability4,sec4 #fbbe4 ,requiring a separate identification number and an attestation for each off-campus outpatient department of a provider4,sec4 #fbbf4 ,revising phase-in of medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes4,sec4 #fbbg4 ,medicare sequestration4,sec4 #fbbh4 ,medicare ,improvement ,fund4,,title ,,iii--,human ,services,sec4 #fcja4 ,sexual risk avoidance education extension4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,personal responsibility education extension4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,extension of funding for family-to-family health information centers4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,extension of the ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families ,program4,,title ,,iv--,public health and other extenders,subtitle ,a--,extensions,sec4 #fdja4 ,extension for community health centers1 ,national ,health ,service ,corps1 and teaching health centers that operate ,,gme programs4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,extension of special diabetes programs4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,extension of national health security programs4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,no ,surprises ,act implementation4,subtitle ,b--,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program,sec4 #fdaa4 #i_/aa responder and survivor health funding corrections4,,title ,v--,public health programs,sec4 #feja4 ,preventing maternal deaths4,sec4 #fejb4 ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network4,sec4 #fejc4 ,honor our living donors4,sec4 #fejd4 ,program for pediatric studies of drugs4,sec4 #feje4 ,sickle cell disease prevention and treatment4,sec4 #fejf4 ,lifespan respite care4,sec4 #fejg4 ,,preemie4,sec4 #fejh4 ,dr4 ,lorna ,breen health care provider protection4,,title ,,vi--,food and ,drug ,administration,subtitle ,a--,mikaela ,naylon ,give ,kids a ,chance ,act,sec4 #ffja4 ,research into pediatric uses of drugs2 additional authorities of ,food and ,drug ,administration regarding molecularly targeted cancer drugs4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,ensuring completion of pediatric study requirements4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,,fda report on ,,prea enforcement4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,extension of authority to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases4,sec4 #ffje4 ,limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs4,subtitle ,b--,united ,states-,abraham ,accords ,cooperation and ,security,sec4 #ffaa4 ,establishment of ,abraham ,accords ,office within ,food and ,drug ,administration4,,title ,,vii--,lowering prescription drug costs,sec4 #fgja4 ,oversight of pharmacy benefit management services4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,full rebate pass through to plan2 exception for innocent plan fiduciaries4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,increasing transparency in generic drug applications4 ,i ,medicaid #faja4 ,streamlined enrollment process for eligible out-of-,state providers under ,medicaid and ,,chip 7a7 ,in general ,section #aijb7kk7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7kk77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,streamlined enrollment process for eligible out-of-state providers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state-- 7i7 adopts and implements a process to allow an eligible out-of-,state provider to enroll under the ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan7 to furnish items and services to1 or order1 prescribe1 refer1 or certify eligibility for items and services for1 qualifying individuals without the imposition of screening or enrollment requirements by such ,state that exceed the minimum necessary for such ,state to provide payment to an eligible out-of-,state provider under such ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan71 such as the provider's name and ,national ,provider ,identifier 7and such other information specified by the ,secretary72 and 7ii7 provides that an eligible out-of-,state provider that enrolls as a participating provider in the ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan7 through such process shall be so enrolled for a #e-year period1 unless the provider is terminated or excluded from participation during such period4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,eligible out-of-state provider ,the term eligible out-of-,state provider means1 with respect to a ,state1 a provider-- 7,i7 that is located in any other ,state2 7,,ii7 that-- 7aa7 was determined by the ,secretary to have a limited risk of fraud1 waste1 and abuse for purposes of determining the level of screening to be conducted under section #ahff7;j77#b71 has been so screened under such section #ahff7;j77#b71 and is enrolled in the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii2 or 7bb7 was determined by the ,state agency administering or supervising the administration of the ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan7 of such other ,state to have a limited risk of fraud1 waste1 and abuse for purposes of determining the level of screening to be conducted under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 has been so screened under such paragraph 7#a71 and is enrolled under such ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan72 and 7,,iii7 that has not been-- 7aa7 excluded from participation in any ,federal health care program pursuant to section #aabh or #aabh;,a2 7bb7 excluded from participation in the ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan7 pursuant to part #ajjb of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 or ,state law2 or 7cc7 terminated from participating in a ,federal health care program or the ,state plan 7or a waiver of such plan7 for a reason described in paragraph 7#h77;,a74 7ii7 ,qualifying individual ,the term qualifying individual means an individual under #ba years of age who is enrolled under the ,state plan 7or waiver of such plan74 7iii7 ,state ,the term ,state means #a of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #aijb7;a77#gg7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#gg77 is amended by inserting enrollment1 after screening14 7#b7 ,the subsection heading for section #aijb7kk7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7kk77 is amended by inserting enrollment1 after screening14 7#c7 ,section #bajg7;e77#a77;,g7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;gg7e77#a77;,g77 is amended by inserting enrollment1 after screening14 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #fajb4 ,removing certain age restrictions on ,medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities 7a7 ,modification of optional buy-in groups 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj77;,a77ii77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,xv7-- 7i7 by striking 1 but less than #fe12 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including at least the group described in section #aije7;a77xviii7 before the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,xvi71 by inserting including at least the group described in section #aije7;a77xii71 after the ,state may establish14 7#b7 ,individuals described ,section #aije7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7xvi71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7xvii71 by adding or after the comma at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding after clause 7xvii7 the following new clause3 7xviii7 individuals who1 but for earnings in excess of the limit established under subsection 7q77#b77;,b71 would be considered to be receiving supplemental security income1 and who are at least #af years of age1 4 7#c7 ,definition modification ,section #aije7v77#a77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7v77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking 1 but less than #fe14 7b7 ,application to certain ,states ,a ,state that1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 provides for making medical assistance available to individuals described in subclause 7,,xv7 or 7,,xvi7 of section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj77;,a77ii77 shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of the amendments made by subsection 7a7 before ,january #a1 #bjbh4 #fajc4 ,medicaid ,state plan requirement for determining residency and coverage for military families 7a7 ,in general ,section #aijb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#hh71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#hi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#hi71 the following new paragraph3 7#ij7 beginning ,january #a1 #bjcj1 provide1 with respect to an active duty relocated individual 7as defined in subsection 7yy77#a77-- 7,a7 that1 for purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance under the ,state plan 7or waiver of such plan71 such active duty relocated individual is treated as a resident of the ,state unless such individual voluntarily elects not to be so treated for such purposes2 7,b7 that if1 at the time of relocation 7as described in subsection 7yy77#a771 such active duty relocated individual is on a home and community-based services waiting list 7as defined in subsection 7yy77#b771 such individual remains on such list until-- 7i7 the ,state completes an assessment and renders a decision with respect to the eligibility of such individual to receive the relevant home and community-based services at the time a slot for such services becomes available and1 in the case such decision is a denial of such eligibility1 such individual has exhausted the individual's opportunity for a fair hearing2 or 7ii7 such individual elects to be removed from such list2 and 7,c7 payment for medical assistance furnished under the ,state plan 7or a waiver of the plan7 on behalf of such active duty relocated individual in the military service relocation ,state 7as referred to in subsection 7yy77#a77;,b77i771 to the extent that such assistance is available in such military service relocation ,state in accordance with such guidance as the ,secretary may issue to ensure access to such assistance4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7yy7 ,active duty relocated individual2 home and community-based services waiting list ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#ij7 and this subsection3 7#a7 ,active duty relocated individual ,the term active duty relocated individual means an individual-- 7,a7 who-- 7i7 is enrolled under the ,state plan 7or waiver of such plan72 or 7ii7 with respect to an individual described in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 would be so enrolled pursuant to subsection 7a77#aj77;,a77ii77,,vi7 if such individual began receiving home and community-based services2 7,b7 who-- 7i7 is a member of the ,armed ,forces engaged in active duty service and is relocated to another ,state 7in this subsection referred to as the military service relocation ,state7 by reason of such service2 7ii7 would be described in clause 7i7 except that the individual stopped being engaged in active duty service 7including by reason of retirement from such service7 and the last day on which the individual was engaged in active duty service occurred not more than #ab months ago2 or 7iii7 is a dependent 7as defined by the ,secretary7 of a member described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 who relocates to the military service relocation ,state with such member2 and 7,c7 who-- 7i7 was receiving home and community-based services 7as defined in section #ihag7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba7 at the time of such relocation2 or 7ii7 if the ,state maintains a home and community-based services waiting list1 was on such home and community-based services waiting list at the time of such relocation4 7#b7 ,home and community-based services waiting list ,the term home and community-based services waiting list means1 in the case of a ,state that has a limit on the number of individuals who may receive home and community-based services under section #aaae7;a7 or section #aiae7;c71 a list maintained by such ,state of individuals who are requesting to receive such services under #a or more such sections but for whom the ,state has not yet completed an assessment and rendered a decision with respect to the eligibility of such individuals to receive the relevant home and community-based services at the time a slot for such services becomes available due to such limit4 4 7b7 ,implementation funding ,there are appropriated1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise obligated1 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 to remain available until expended1 to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services for purposes of implementing the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #fajd4 ,state studies and ,,hhs report on costs of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services 7a7 ,state study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 each ,state 7as such term is defined in section #aaja7;a77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7;a77#a77 for purposes of titles ,,xix and ,,xxi of such ,act7 shall conduct a study on the costs of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services in applicable hospitals 7as defined in paragraph 7#c77 and submit the results of such study to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 in such form and manner as the ,secretary requires4 7#b7 ,content of study ,a ,state study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following information 7to the extent practicable and as further defined by the ,secretary7 with respect to maternity1 labor1 and delivery services furnished by applicable hospitals located in the ,state3 7,a7 ,an estimate of the cost of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services at applicable hospitals1 based on the expenditures a representative sample of such hospitals incurred for providing such services during the #b most recent years for which data is available4 7,b7 ,an estimate of the cost of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services at hospitals that would be applicable hospitals 7as defined in paragraph 7#c77 if not for ceasing to provide labor and delivery services within the past #e years1 based on the expenditures a representative sample of such hospitals incurred for providing such services during the #b most recent years for which data is available4 7,c7 ,to the extent data allow1 an analysis of the extent to which geographic location1 community demographics1 and local economic factors 7as defined by the ,secretary7 affect the cost of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services at applicable hospitals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 including the cost of services that support the provision of maternity1 labor1 and delivery services4 7,d7 ,the amounts applicable hospitals are paid for maternity1 labor1 and delivery services1 by geographic location and hospital size1 under-- 7i7 parts ,a and ,b of the ,medicare program2 7ii7 the ,state ,medicaid program1 including payment amounts for such services under fee-for-service payment arrangements and under managed care 7as applicable72 7iii7 the ,state ,,chip plan1 including payment amounts for such services under fee-for-service payment arrangements and under managed care 7as applicable72 and 7iv7 private health insurance4 7,e7 ,a comparative payment rate analysis-- 7i7 comparing payment rates for maternity1 labor1 and delivery services 7inclusive of all payments received by applicable hospitals for furnishing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services7 under the ,state ,medicaid fee-for-service program to such payment rates for such services under ,medicare 7including those described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #ddg4bjc7;b7 of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 and1 to the extent data is available1 such payment rates for such services under ,medicaid managed care and private health insurers within geographic areas of the ,state2 and 7ii7 analyzing different payment methods for such services1 such as the use of bundled payments1 quality incentives1 and low-volume adjustments4 7,f7 ,an evaluation1 using such methodology and parameters established by the ,secretary1 of whether each hospital located in the ,state that furnishes maternity1 labor1 and delivery services is expected to experience in the next #c years significant changes in particular expenditures or types of reimbursement for maternity1 labor1 and delivery services4 7#c7 ,applicable hospital defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term applicable hospital means any hospital located in a ,state that meets either of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the hospital provides labor and delivery services and more than #ej percent of the hospital's births 7in the most recent year for which such data is available7 are financed by the ,medicaid program or ,,chip4 7,b7 ,the hospital-- 7i7 is located in a rural area 7as defined by the ,federal ,office of ,rural ,health ,policy for the purpose of rural health grant programs administered by such ,office72 7ii7 based on the most recent #b years of data available 7as determined by the ,secretary71 furnished services for less than an average of #cjj births per year2 and 7iii7 provides labor and delivery services4 7#d7 ,assistance to small hospitals in compiling cost information ,there are appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aj1jjj1jjj for the purpose of providing grants and technical assistance to a hospital described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 to enable such hospital to compile detailed information for use in the ,state studies required under paragraph 7#a71 to remain available until expended4 7#e7 ,,hhs report on ,state studies ,for each year in which a ,state is required to conduct a study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall issue1 not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,state submits to the ,secretary the data described in such paragraph1 a publicly available report that compiles and details the results of such study and includes the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,,hhs report on national data collection findings ,not later than #c years and #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report analyzing the first studies conducted by ,states under subsection 7a77#a71 including recommendations for improving data collection on the cost of providing maternity1 labor1 and delivery services4 7c7 ,implementation funding ,in addition to the amount appropriated under subsection 7a77#d71 there are appropriated1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise obligated1 #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services for purposes of implementing this section4 #faje4 ,modifying certain disproportionate share hospital allotments 7a7 ,extending ,tennessee ,,dsh allotments ,section #aibc7;f77#f77;,a77vi7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;f77#f77;,a77vi77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjbe and a portion of fiscal year #bjbf and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 and the ,,dsh allotment for ,tennessee for the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 shall be #ce1cea1ejg1 which may be claimed as fiscal year #bjbf uncompensated care costs1 and the ,,dsh allotment for ,tennessee for fiscal year #bjbg1 shall be #ec1ajj1jjj before the period4 7b7 ,eliminating certain ,,dsh allotment reductions ,section #aibc7;f77#g77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;f77#g77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the period beginning ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh and inserting fiscal year #bjbh2 7,b7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking or period2 and 7,c7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking or period each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period beginning ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh and inserting fiscal year #bjbh4 #fajf4 ,modifying certain limitations on disproportionate share hospital payment adjustments under the ,medicaid program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aibc7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7other than a hospital described in paragraph 7#b77;,b772 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by inserting with respect to such hospital and year after described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following new subclause3 7,,iii7 payments made under title ,,xviii or by an applicable plan 7as defined in section #ahfb7;b77#h77;,f77 for such services4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking in this clause are and inserting in this subparagraph are1 with respect to a hospital and a year12 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the ,state plan or under a waiver of such plan and for whom the ,state plan or waiver is a payor for such services after application of benefits under title ,,xviii or under an applicable plan 7as defined in section #ahfb7;b77#h77;,f771 but only if the hospital has in the aggregate incurred costs exceeding payments under such ,state plan1 waiver1 title ,,xviii1 or applicable plan for such services furnished to such individuals during such year4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection 7as in effect on ,october #a1 #bjba71 paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this section shall apply to payment adjustments made under section #aibc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7 for ,medicaid ,state plan rate years beginning on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,state option to distribute unspent ,,dsh allotments from prior years up to modified cap 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 for any ,medicaid ,state plan rate year that begins on or after ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and before the date of enactment of this ,act1 a ,state did not spend the full amount of its ,federal fiscal year allotment under section #aibc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7 applicable to that ,state plan rate year1 the ,state may use the unspent portion of such allotment to increase the amount of any payment adjustment made to a hospital for such rate year1 provided that-- 7i7 such payment adjustment 7as so increased7 is consistent with subsection 7g7 of such section 7as amended by this section72 and 7ii7 the total amount of all payment adjustments for the ,state plan rate year 7as so increased7 does not exceed the disproportionate share hospital allotment for the ,state and applicable ,federal fiscal year under subsection 7f7 of such section4 7,b7 ,no recoupment of payments already made to hospitals ,a ,state shall not recoup any payment adjustment made by the ,state to a hospital for a ,medicaid ,state plan rate year described in subparagraph 7,a7 if such payment adjustment is consistent with section #aibc7;g7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;g77 as in effect on ,october #a1 #bjba4 7,c7 ,authority to permit retroactive modification of ,state plan amendments to allow for increases 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 solely for the purpose of allowing a ,state to increase the amount of a payment adjustment to a hospital for a ,medicaid ,state plan rate year described in subparagraph 7,a7 pursuant to this paragraph1 a ,state may retroactively modify a provision of the ,medicaid ,state plan1 a waiver of such plan1 or a ,state plan amendment that relates to such rate year and the ,secretary may approve such modification4 7ii7 ,deadline ,a ,state may not submit a request for approval of a retroactive modification to a provision of the ,medicaid ,state plan1 a waiver of such plan1 or a ,state plan amendment for a ,medicaid ,state plan rate year after the date by which the ,state is required to submit the independent certified audit for such ,state plan rate year as required under section #aibc7;j77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;j77#b774 7,d7 ,reporting ,if a ,state increases a payment adjustment made to a hospital for a ,medicaid ,state plan rate year pursuant to this paragraph1 the ,state shall include information in such form and manner as the ,secretary shall specify on such increased payment adjustment as part of the annual report submitted by the ,state under section #aibc7;j77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#d7;j77#a77 for such ,state plan rate year or1 if necessary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in an amendment to such annual report4 ,,ii ,medicare #fbja4 ,extension of increased inpatient hospital payment adjustment for certain low-volume hospitals 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahhf7;d77#ab7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#ab77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking during the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and in fiscal year #bjbg and inserting during the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and in fiscal year #bjbh2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking through #bjbe and the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through #bjbf and the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking through #bjbe and the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through #bjbf and the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,c7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and fiscal year #bjbg and inserting the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking through #bjbe or during the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through #bjbf or during the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking through #bjbe and the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through #bjbf and the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #fbjb4 ,extension of the ,medicare-dependent hospital 7,,mdh7 program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#e77;,g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahhf7;b77#c77;,d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7b77#c77;,d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg2 and 7,b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking through fiscal year #bjbe and the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through fiscal year #bjbf and the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,permitting hospitals to decline reclassification ,section #aceja7;e77#b7 of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww note7 is amended by striking through fiscal year #bjbe1 or the portion of fiscal year #bjbf beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting through fiscal year #bjbf1 or the portion of fiscal year #bjbg beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #fbjc4 ,extension of add-on payments for ambulance services ,section #ahcd7l7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,a71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf each place it appears and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbh in each such place4 #fbjd4 ,extending incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahcc7z7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciel7z77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and during #bjbh1 after with #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or1 with respect to #bjbh1 #c4a percent after #a4hh percent2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and #bjbh after #bjbf2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and #bjbh after #bjbf2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,beginning in #bjbg and inserting #bjbg and #bjbi and subsequent years2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and #bjbi after #bjbg2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 and #bjbh2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by inserting 1 or1 with respect to #bjbh1 #c4a percent after #a4hh percent4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ahdh7q77#a77;,c77iii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#d7q77#a77;,c77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting and #bjbh after #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by inserting and #bjbi after #bjbg4 #fbje4 ,extension of funding for quality measure endorsement1 input1 and selection ,section #ahij7;d77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;aaa7d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking and #ac1cjj1jjj and inserting #ac1cjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by inserting the following before the period at the end3 1 and #ae1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking and #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 and #bjbg4 #fbjf4 ,extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs 7a7 ,state health insurance assistance programs ,subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 of section #aai of the ,medicare ,improvements for ,patients and ,providers ,act of #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;b-#c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xiv71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following new clause3 7xvi7 for the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,area agencies on aging ,subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of such section #aai is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xiv71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following new clause3 7xvi7 for the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 4 7c7 ,aging and disability resource centers ,subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #aai is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xiv71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following new clause3 7xvi7 for the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 4 7d7 ,coordination of efforts to inform older ,americans about benefits available under ,federal and ,state programs ,subsection 7d77#b7 of such section #aai is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xiv71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following new clause3 7xvi7 for the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 4 #fbjg4 ,extension of funding for ,medicare hospice surveys ,section #c7;a77#b7 of the ,,impact ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ahe71 as amended by section #fbje of division ,f of the ,continuing ,appropriations1 ,agriculture1 ,legislative ,branch1 ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-cg71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 #d1djj1jjj for the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 4 #fbjh4 ,extension of the work geographic index floor ,section #ahdh7;e77#a77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#d7;e77#a77;,e77 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg4 #fbji4 ,extension of certain telehealth flexibilities 7a7 ,removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services ,section #ahcd7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 by striking ending ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c77iii71 by striking ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,expanding practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services ,section #ahcd7m77#d77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77#d77;,e77 is amended by striking ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7c7 ,extending telehealth services for ,federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics ,section #ahcd7m77#h77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77#h77;,a77 is amended by striking ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,delaying the in-person requirements under ,medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology 7#a7 ,delay in requirements for mental health services furnished through telehealth ,section #ahcd7m77#g77;,b77i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77#g77;,b77i77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking on or after ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,mental health visits furnished by rural health clinics ,section #ahcd7y77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7y77#b77 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#c7 ,mental health visits furnished by ,federally qualified health centers ,section #ahcd7o77#d77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7o77#d77;,b77 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,allowing for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services ,section #ahcd7m77#i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77#i77 is amended by striking ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7f7 ,extending use of telehealth to conduct face-to-face encounter prior to recertification of eligibility for hospice care 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahad7;a77#g77;,d77i77,,ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;f7a77#g77;,d77i77,,ii77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 except that this subclause shall not apply in the case of such an encounter with an individual occurring on or after ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 if such individual is located in an area that is subject to a moratorium on the enrollment of hospice programs under this title pursuant to section #ahff7;j77#g71 if such individual is receiving hospice care from a provider that is subject to enhanced oversight under this title pursuant to section #ahff7;j77#c71 or if such encounter is performed by a hospice physician or nurse practitioner who is not enrolled under section #ahff7;j7 and is not an opt-out physician or practitioner 7as defined in section #ahjb7;b77#f77;,d77 before the semicolon4 7#b7 ,requiring use of modifier ,section #ahad7;a77#g77;,d77i77,,ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;f7a77#g77;,d77i77,,ii771 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is further amended by inserting 1 but only if1 in the case of such an encounter occurring on or after ,january #a1 #bjbg1 any hospice claim includes #a or more modifiers or codes 7as specified by the ,secretary7 to indicate that such encounter was conducted via telehealth after as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,requiring modifiers for telehealth services in certain instances ,section #ahcd7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,required use of modifiers in certain instances ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements to include one or more codes or modifiers1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in the case of-- 7,a7 claims for telehealth services under this subsection that are furnished through a telehealth virtual platform-- 7i7 by a physician or practitioner that contracts with an entity that owns such virtual platform2 or 7ii7 for which a physician or practitioner has a payment arrangement with an entity for use of such virtual platform2 and 7,b7 claims for telehealth services under this subsection that are furnished incident to a physician's or practitioner's professional service4 4 7h7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #fbaj4 ,extending acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahff;,g7a77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;cc-#g7;a77#a77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,requiring additional study and report ,section #ahff;,g of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;cc-#g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,e7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the study described in subsection 7b7 and inserting the studies described in subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new flush sentence3 ,the ,secretary may require that such data and information be submitted through a hospital's cost report1 through such survey instruments as the ,secretary may develop1 through medical record information1 or through such other means as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,study and inserting ,initial study2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 8subsection0 and inserting section2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,subsequent study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to-- 7,a7 analyze1 to the extent practicable1 the criteria established by hospitals under the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative to determine which individuals may be furnished services under such initiative2 and 7,b7 analyze and compare 7both within and between hospitals participating in the initiative1 and relative to comparable hospitals that do not participate in the initiative1 for relevant parameters such as diagnosis-related groups7-- 7i7 quality of care furnished to individuals with similar conditions and characteristics in the inpatient setting and through the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative1 including health outcomes1 hospital readmission rates 7including readmissions both within and beyond #cj days post-discharge71 hospital mortality rates1 length of stay1 infection rates1 composition of care team 7including the types of labor used1 such as contracted labor71 the ratio of nursing staff1 transfers from the hospital to the home1 transfers from the home to the hospital 7including the timing1 frequency1 and causes of such transfers71 transfers and discharges to post-acute care settings 7including the timing1 frequency1 and causes of such transfers and discharges71 and patient and caregiver experience of care2 7ii7 clinical conditions treated and diagnosis-related groups of discharges from inpatient settings relative to discharges from the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative2 7iii7 costs incurred by the hospital for furnishing care in inpatient settings relative to costs incurred by the hospital for furnishing care through the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative1 including costs relating to staffing1 equipment1 food1 prescriptions1 and other services1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iv7 the quantity1 mix1 and intensity of services 7such as in-person visits and virtual contacts with patients and the intensity of such services7 furnished in inpatient settings relative to the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative1 and1 to the extent practicable1 the nature and extent of family or caregiver involvement2 7v7 socioeconomic information on individuals treated in comparable inpatient settings relative to the initiative1 including racial and ethnic data1 income1 housing1 geographic proximity to the brick-and-mortar facility and whether such individuals are dually eligible for benefits under this title and title ,,xix2 and 7vi7 the quality of care1 outcomes1 costs1 quantity and intensity of services1 and other relevant metrics between individuals who entered into the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative directly from an emergency department compared with individuals who entered into the ,acute ,hospital ,care at ,home initiative directly from an existing inpatient stay in a hospital4 7#b7 ,selection bias ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 analyze and compare individuals who participate and do not participate in the initiative controlling for selection bias or other factors that may impact the reliability of data4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 make such report publicly available on a website of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services4 7#d7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account for fiscal year #bjbf1 out of any amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #b1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for purposes of carrying out this section4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking and 7b77#a7 and inserting 1 7b77#a71 and 7c77#a74 #fbaa4 ,in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibility 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahfa7;eee77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7eee77#b77;,a77ii77 is amended by inserting 7including1 with respect to items and services furnished through audio and video real-time communications technology 7excluding audio-only7 on or after ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and before ,january #a1 #bjbh1 in the home of an individual who is an outpatient of the hospital7 after outpatient basis4 7b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendment made by subsection 7a7 by program instruction or otherwise4 #fbab4 ,enhancing certain program integrity requirements for ,,dme under ,medicare 7a7 ,durable medical equipment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahcd7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bc7 ,master ,list inclusion and claim review for certain items 7,a7 ,master ,list inclusion ,beginning ,january #a1 #bjbi1 for purposes of the ,master ,list described in section #dad4bcd7;b7 of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 in determining which items have aberrant billing patterns 7as such term is used for purposes of such section71 the ,secretary shall also treat an item for which payment may be made under this subsection as having such an aberrant billing pattern if the ,secretary determines that1 without explanatory contributing factors 7such as furnishing emergent care services71 a substantial number of claims for such items under this subsection are for such items ordered by a physician or practitioner who has not previously 7during a period of not less than #bd months1 as established by the ,secretary7 furnished to the individual involved any item or service for which payment may be made under this title4 7,b7 ,claim review ,with respect to items furnished on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 that are included on the ,master ,list pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 if such an item is not subject to a determination of coverage in advance pursuant to paragraph 7#ae77;,c71 the ,secretary may conduct prepayment review of claims for payment for such item4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment for prosthetic devices1 orthotics1 and prosthetics ,section #ahcd7;h77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7h77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 and paragraph 7#bc7 of subsection 7a7 shall apply to prosthetic devices1 orthotics1 and prosthetics in the same manner as such provision applies to items for which payment may be made under such subsection before the period at the end4 7b7 ,report on identifying clinical diagnostic laboratory tests at high risk for fraud and effective mitigation measures ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to ,congress a report assessing fraud risks relating to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests for which payment may be made under section #ahcd;,a of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem-#a7 and effective tools for reducing such fraudulent claims4 ,the report may include1 at the ,inspector ,general's discretion-- 7#a7 which1 if any1 clinical diagnostic laboratory tests are identified as being at high risk of fraudulent claims1 and an analysis of the factors that contribute to such risk2 7#b7 with respect to a clinical diagnostic laboratory test identified under paragraph 7#a7 as being at high risk of fraudulent claims-- 7,a7 the amount payable under such section #ahcd;,a with respect to such test2 7,b7 the number of such tests furnished to individuals enrolled under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;j et seq472 7,c7 whether an order for such a test was more likely to come from a provider with whom the individual involved did not have a prior relationship1 as determined on the basis of prior payment experience2 and 7,d7 the frequency with which a claim for payment under such section #ahcd;,a included the payment modifier identified by code #ei or #ia2 and 7#c7 suggested strategies for reducing the number of fraudulent claims made with respect to tests so identified as being at high risk1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of whether the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services can detect aberrant billing patterns with respect to such tests in a timely manner2 7,b7 any strategies for identifying and monitoring the providers who are outliers with respect to the number of such tests that such providers order2 and 7,c7 targeted education efforts to mitigate improper billing for such tests2 and 7#d7 such other information as the ,inspector ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #a1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this section4 #fbac4 ,guidance on furnishing services via telehealth to individuals with limited ,english proficiency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with #a or more entities from each of the categories described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b71 shall issue and disseminate1 or update and revise as applicable1 guidance for the entities described in such subsection on the following3 7#a7 ,best practices on facilitating and integrating use of interpreters during a telemedicine appointment4 7#b7 ,best practices on providing accessible instructions on how to access telecommunications systems 7as such term is used for purposes of section #ahcd7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7m77 for individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 7#c7 ,best practices on improving access to digital patient portals for individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 7#d7 ,best practices on integrating the use of video platforms that enable multi-person video calls furnished via a telecommunications system for purposes of providing interpretation during a telemedicine appointment for an individual with limited ,english proficiency4 7#e7 ,best practices for providing patient materials1 communications1 and instructions in multiple languages1 including text message appointment reminders and prescription information4 7b7 ,entities described ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 an entity described in this subsection is an entity in #a or more of the following categories3 7#a7 ,health information technology service providers1 including-- 7,a7 electronic medical record companies2 7,b7 remote patient monitoring companies2 and 7,c7 telehealth or mobile health vendors and companies4 7#b7 ,health care providers1 including-- 7,a7 physicians2 and 7,b7 hospitals4 7#c7 ,health insurers4 7#d7 ,language service companies4 7#e7 ,interpreter or translator professional associations4 7#f7 ,health and language services quality certification organizations4 7#g7 ,patient and consumer advocates1 including such advocates that work with individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 #fbad4 ,inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in ,,mdpp ,expanded ,model 7a7 ,in general ,for the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbi-- 7#a7 an entity may participate in the ,,mdpp by offering only ,,mdpp services via distance learning or online delivery modalities if such entity meets the conditions for enrollment as an ,,mdpp supplier2 7#b7 if an entity participates in the ,,mdpp in the manner described in paragraph 7#a71 in the case of online ,,mdpp services furnished by such entity to an ,,mdpp beneficiary who was not located in the same ,state as the entity at the time such services were furnished1 the entity shall not be prohibited from submitting a claim for payment for such services solely by reason of the location of such beneficiary at such time2 and 7#c7 no limit is applied on the number of times an individual may enroll in the ,,mdpp4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,mdpp ,the term ,,mdpp means the ,medicare ,diabetes ,prevention ,program 7as such term is defined in section #daj4gi7;b7 of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 7#b7 ,regulatory terms ,the terms distance learning1 ,,mdpp beneficiary1 ,,mdpp services1 ,,mdpp supplier1 and online have the meanings given such terms in section #daj4gi7;b7 of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7c7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #fbae4 ,medication-induced movement disorder outreach and education ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall use existing communications mechanisms to provide education and outreach to physicians and appropriate non-physician practitioners participating under the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 with respect to periodic screening for medication-induced movement disorders that are associated with the treatment of mental health disorders in at-risk patients1 as well as resources related to clinical guidelines and best practices for furnishing such screening services through telehealth4 ,such education and outreach shall include information on how to account for such screening services in evaluation and management code selection4 ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 seek input from relevant stakeholders to inform such education and outreach4 ,such education and outreach may also address other relevant screening services furnished through telehealth1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #fbaf4 ,report on wearable medical devices ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a technology assessment of1 and submit to ,congress a report on1 the capabilities and limitations of wearable medical devices used to support clinical decision-making4 ,such report shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the potential for such devices to accurately prescribe treatments2 7#b7 an examination of the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence to augment such capabilities2 and 7#c7 policy options to enhance the benefits and mitigate potential challenges of developing or using such devices4 #fbag4 ,extension of temporary inclusion of authorized oral antiviral drugs as covered part ,d drugs ,section #ahfj;,d-#b7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajb7;e77#a77;,c77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #fbah4 ,extension of adjustment to calculation of hospice cap amount under ,medicare ,section #ahad7;i77#b77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;f7i77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjcc and inserting #bjce2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #bjcc and inserting #bjce4 #fbai4 ,adjustments to ,medicare part ,d cost-sharing reductions for low-income individuals ,section #ahfj;,d-#ad7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aad7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii71 by striking that does not exceed #a for and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting that does not exceed-- 7,i7 for a plan year before #bjbh-- 7aa7 for a generic drug or a preferred drug that is a multiple source drug 7as defined in section #aibg7k77#g77;,a77i771 #a or1 if less1 the copayment amount applicable to an individual under clause 7iii72 and 7bb7 for any other drug1 #c or1 if less1 the copayment amount applicable to an individual under clause 7iii72 and 7,,ii7 for plan year #bjbh and each subsequent plan year-- 7aa7 for a generic drug1 #j2 7bb7 for a preferred drug that is a multiple source drug 7as defined in section #aibg7k77#g77;,a77i771 the dollar amount applied under this clause for such a drug for the preceding plan year1 increased by the annual percentage increase in the consumer price index 7all items2 ,u4,s4 city average7 as of ,september of such preceding year1 or1 if less1 the copayment amount applicable to an individual under clause 7iii72 and 7cc7 for a drug not described in either item 7aa7 or 7bb71 the dollar amount applied under this clause for such a drug for the preceding plan year1 increased in the manner specified in item 7bb71 or1 if less1 the copayment amount applicable to an individual under clause 7iii74 ,any amount established under item 7bb7 or 7cc7 of subclause 7,,ii71 that is based on an increase of #a or #c1 that is not a multiple of #e cents or #aj cents1 respectively1 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #e cents or #aj cents1 respectively4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77ii71 by inserting 7before #bjbh7 after a subsequent year4 #fbbj4 ,requiring ,enhanced and ,accurate ,lists of 7,,real7 ,health ,providers ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #aheb7;c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking plan1 and any and inserting plan1 any2 and 7,b7 by inserting the following before the period3 1 and1 in the case of a specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in paragraph 7#c77;,c771 for plan year #bjbh and subsequent plan years1 the information described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,provider directory accuracy 7,a7 ,in general ,for plan year #bjbh and subsequent plan years1 each ,,ma organization offering a specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in subparagraph 7,c77 shall1 for each such plan offered by the organization-- 7i7 maintain1 on a publicly available internet website1 an accurate provider directory that includes the information described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 not less frequently than once every #ij days 7or1 in the case of a hospital or any other facility determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 at a lesser frequency specified by the ,secretary but in no case less frequently than once every #ab months71 verify the provider directory information of each provider listed in such directory and1 if applicable1 update such information2 7iii7 if the organization is unable to verify such information with respect to a provider1 include in such directory an indication that the information of such provider may not be up to date2 and 7iv7 remove a provider from such directory within #e business days if the organization determines that the provider is no longer a provider participating in the network of such plan4 7,b7 ,provider directory information ,the information described in this subparagraph is information enrollees may need to access covered benefits from a provider with which such organization offering such plan has an agreement for furnishing items and services covered under such plan1 such as name1 specialty1 contact information1 primary office or facility addresses where items or services are furnished1 whether the provider is accepting new patients1 accommodations for people with disabilities1 cultural and linguistic capabilities1 and telehealth capabilities4 7,c7 ,specified ,,ma plan ,in this paragraph1 the term specified ,,ma plan means-- 7i7 a network-based plan 7as defined in subsection 7d77#e77;,c772 or 7ii7 a ,medicare ,advantage private fee-for-service plan 7as defined in section #ahei7;b77#b77 that meets the access standards under subsection 7d77#d71 in whole or in part1 through entering into contracts or agreements as provided for under subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection4 4 7b7 ,accountability for provider directory accuracy 7#a7 ,cost ,sharing for ,services ,furnished ,based on ,reliance on ,incorrect ,provider directory ,information ,section #aheb7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bb7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 1 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 for plan year #bjbh and subsequent plan years1 in the case of a specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in subsection 7c77#c77;,c771 the services were furnished by a provider that was not participating in the network of such plan but was listed in the provider directory of such plan on the date on which the appointment was made1 as described in paragraph 7#g77;,a72 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,cost sharing for services furnished based on reliance on incorrect provider directory information 7,a7 ,in general ,for plan year #bjbh and subsequent plan years1 if an enrollee in a specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in subsection 7c77#c77;,c77 is furnished an item or service by a provider that is not participating in the network of such plan but is listed in the provider directory of such plan 7as required to be provided to an enrollee pursuant to subsection 7c77#a77;,c77 on the date on which the appointment is made1 and if such item or service would otherwise be covered under such plan if furnished by a provider that is participating in the network of such plan1 the ,,ma organization offering such plan shall ensure that the enrollee is only responsible for the lesser of-- 7i7 the amount of cost sharing that would apply if such provider had been participating in the network of such plan2 or 7ii7 the amount of cost sharing that would otherwise apply 7without regard to this subparagraph74 7,b7 ,notification requirement ,for plan year #bjbh and subsequent plan years1 each ,,ma organization that offers a specified ,,ma plan shall-- 7i7 notify enrollees of their cost-sharing protections under this paragraph and make such notifications1 to the extent practicable1 by not later than the first day of an annual1 coordinated election period under section #ahea7;e77#c7 with respect to a year2 7ii7 include information regarding such cost-sharing protections in the provider directory of each specified ,,ma plan offered by the ,,ma organization42 and 7iii7 notify enrollees of their cost-sharing protections under this paragraph in the first explanation of benefits issued in a plan year4 4 7#b7 ,required provider directory accuracy analysis and reports 7,a7 ,in general ,section #aheg7;e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bg7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,provider directory accuracy analysis and reports 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning with plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh1 subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a contract under this section with an ,,ma organization shall require the organization1 for each specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in section #aheb7;c77#c77;,c77 offered by the organization1 to annually do the following3 7i7 ,conduct an analysis estimating the accuracy of the provider directory information of such plan using a random sample of providers included in such provider directory as follows3 7,i7 ,such a random sample shall include a random sample of each specialty of providers with a high inaccuracy rate of provider directory information relative to other specialties of providers1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 one type of specialty may be providers specializing in mental health or substance use disorder treatment4 7ii7 ,submit to the ,secretary a report containing the results of the analysis conducted under clause 7i71 including an accuracy score for such provider directory information 7as determined using a plan verification method specified by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b77i774 7,b7 ,determination of accuracy score 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall specify plan verification methods1 such as using telephonic verification or other approaches using data sources maintained by an ,,ma organization or using publicly available data sets1 that ,,ma organizations may use for estimating accuracy scores of the provider directory information of specified ,,ma plans offered by such organizations4 7ii7 ,accuracy score methodology ,with respect to each such method specified by the ,secretary as described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall specify a methodology for ,,ma organizations to use in estimating such accuracy scores4 ,each such methodology shall take into account the administrative burden on plans and providers and the relative importance of certain provider directory information on enrollee ability to access care4 7,c7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of this paragraph in the case of a specified ,,ma plan with low enrollment 7as defined by the ,secretary74 7,d7 ,transparency ,beginning with plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall post accuracy scores 7as reported under subparagraph 7,a77ii771 in a machine readable file1 on an internet website maintained by the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services4 4 7,b7 ,provision of information to beneficiaries ,section #ahea7;d77#d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ba7;d77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,provider ,directory ,beginning with plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 in the case of a specified ,,ma plan 7as defined in section #aheb7;c77#c77;,c771 the accuracy score of the plan's provider directory 7as reported under section #aheg7;e77#f77;,a77ii77 listed prominently on the plan's provider directory4 4 7,c7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #d1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out the amendments made by this paragraph4 7#c7 ,,gao study and report 7,a7 ,analysis ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7in this paragraph referred to as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study of the implementation of the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 ,to the extent data are available and reliable1 such study shall include an analysis of-- 7i7 the use of cost-sharing protections required under section #aheb7;d77#g77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 as added by paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 the trends in provider directory information accuracy scores submitted to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #aheg7;e77#f77;,a77ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7as added by paragraph 7#b77;,a771 both overall and among providers specializing in mental health or substance use disorder treatment2 7iii7 provider response rates by plan verification methods2 7iv7 administrative costs to providers and ,medicare ,advantage organizations2 and 7v7 other items determined appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjcc1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,guidance on maintaining accurate provider directories 7#a7 ,stakeholder meeting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall hold a public meeting to receive input on approaches for maintaining accurate provider directories for ,medicare ,advantage plans under part ,c of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ba et seq471 including input on approaches for reducing administrative burden1 such as data standardization1 and best practices to maintain accurate provider directory information4 7,b7 ,participants ,participants of the meeting under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include representatives from the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,technology ,policy and ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology4 ,such meeting shall be open to the public4 ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall include health care providers1 companies that specialize in relevant technologies1 health insurers1 and patient advocates4 7#b7 ,guidance to ,medicare ,advantage organizations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ,medicare ,advantage organizations offering ,medicare ,advantage plans under part ,c of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ba et seq47 on maintaining accurate provider directories for such plans1 taking into consideration input received during the stakeholder meeting under paragraph 7#a74 ,such guidance may include the following1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,best practices for ,medicare ,advantage organizations on how to work with providers to maintain the accuracy of provider directories and reduce provider and ,medicare ,advantage organization burden with respect to maintaining the accuracy of provider directories4 7,b7 ,information on data sets and data sources with information that could be used by ,medicare ,advantage organizations to maintain accurate provider directories4 7,c7 ,approaches for utilizing data sources maintained by ,medicare ,advantage organizations and publicly available data sets to maintain accurate provider directories4 7,d7 ,information that may be useful to include in provider directories for ,medicare beneficiaries to use in assessing plan networks when selecting a plan and accessing providers participating in plan networks during the plan year4 7#c7 ,guidance to part ,b providers ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to providers of services and suppliers who furnish items or services for which benefits are available under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;j et seq47 on when to update the ,national ,plan and ,provider ,enumeration ,system 7or a successor system7 for information changes4 #fbba4 ,medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7a7 ,coverage ,section #ahfa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7s77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the semicolon at the end of subparagraph 7,,jj7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,,kk7 multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7as defined in subsection 7nnn772 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7nnn7 ,multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7#a7 ,in general ,the term multi-cancer early detection screening test means a test furnished to an individual for the concurrent detection of multiple cancer types across multiple organ sites on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 that-- 7,a7 is cleared under section #eaj7k71 classified under section #eac7;f77#b71 or approved under section #eae of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act2 7,b7 is-- 7i7 a genomic sequencing blood or blood product test that includes the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids2 or 7ii7 a test based on samples of biological material that provide results comparable to those obtained with a test described in clause 7i71 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary determines is-- 7i7 reasonable and necessary for the prevention or early detection of an illness or disability2 and 7ii7 appropriate for individuals entitled to benefits under part ,a or enrolled under part ,b4 7#b7 ,,ncd process ,in making determinations under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 regarding the coverage of a new test1 the ,secretary shall use the process for making national coverage determinations 7as defined in section #ahfi7;f77#a77;,b77 under this title4 4 7b7 ,payment and standards for multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahcd of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7aa7 ,payment and standards for multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7#a7 ,payment amount ,the payment amount for a multi-cancer early detection screening test 7as defined in section #ahfa7nnn77 is-- 7,a7 with respect to such a test furnished before ,january #a1 #bjca1 equal to the payment amount in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection for a multi-target stool screening ,,dna test covered pursuant to section #ahfa7pp77#a77;,d72 and 7,b7 with respect to such a test furnished on or after ,january #a1 #bjca1 equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the amount described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 the payment amount determined for such test under section #ahcd;,a4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,no payment may be made under this part for a multi-cancer early detection screening test furnished during a year to an individual if-- 7i7 such individual-- 7,i7 is under #ej years of age2 or 7,,ii7 as of ,january #a of such year1 has attained the age specified in subparagraph 7,b7 for such year2 or 7ii7 such a test was furnished to the individual during the previous #aa months4 7,b7 ,age specified ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 the age specified in this subparagraph is-- 7i7 for #bjbi1 #fe years of age2 and 7ii7 for a succeeding year1 the age specified in this subparagraph for the preceding year1 increased by #a year4 7,c7 ,standards following ,,uspstf rating of ,a or ,b ,in the case of a multi-cancer early detection screening test that is recommended with a grade of ,a or ,b by the ,united ,states ,preventive ,services ,task ,force1 beginning on the date on which coverage for such test is provided pursuant to section #ahfa7;ddd77#a71 the preceding provisions of this paragraph shall not apply4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #ahcc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciel7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d77i77,i71 by striking section #ahcd7;d77#a7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a7 or 7aa7 of section #ahcd2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d77i77,i71 by striking section #ahcd7;d77#a7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a7 or 7aa7 of section #ahcd2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a71 by striking section #ahcd7;d77#a7 and inserting subsections 7d77#a7 and 7aa7 of section #ahcd4 7,b7 ,section #ahfb7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciey7a77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking or additional preventive services and inserting 1 additional preventive services2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or multi-cancer early detection screening tests 7as defined in section #ahfa7nnn77 after 7as described in section #ahfa7;ddd77#a774 7c7 ,rule of construction relating to other cancer screening tests ,nothing in this section1 including the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed-- 7#a7 in the case of an individual who undergoes a multi-cancer early detection screening test1 to affect coverage under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act for other cancer screening tests covered under such title1 such as screening tests for breast1 cervical1 colorectal1 lung1 or prostate cancer2 or 7#b7 in the case of an individual who undergoes another cancer screening test1 to affect coverage under such part for a multi-cancer early detection screening test or the use of such a test as a diagnostic or confirmatory test for a result of the other cancer screening test4 7d7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this section4 #fbbb4 ,medicare coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahfa7n7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7n77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 8,beginning with the first calendar quarter beginning on or after the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this sentence1 an external infusion pump and associated home infusion drug 7as defined in subsection 7iii77#c77;,c77 or other associated supplies that do not meet the appropriate for use in the home requirement applied to the definition of durable medical equipment under section #dad4bjb of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor to such regulation7 shall be treated as meeting such requirement if each of the following criteria is satisfied3 7#a7 ,the prescribing information approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration for the home infusion drug associated with the pump instructs that the drug should be administered by or under the supervision of a health care professional4 7#b7 ,a qualified home infusion therapy supplier 7as defined in subsection 7iii77#c77;,d77 administers or supervises the administration of the drug or biological in a safe and effective manner in the patient's home 7as defined in subsection 7iii77#c77;,b774 7#c7 ,the prescribing information described in paragraph 7#a7 instructs that the drug should be infused at least #ab times per year-- 7,a7 intravenously or subcutaneously2 or 7,b7 at infusion rates that the ,secretary determines would require the use of an external infusion pump4 4 7b7 ,cost sharing notification ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall ensure that patients are notified of the cost sharing for electing home infusion therapy compared to other applicable settings of care for the furnishing of infusion drugs under the ,medicare program4 #fbbc4 ,assuring pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajd7;b77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,participation of any willing pharmacy ,a ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan shall permit any pharmacy that meets the standard contract terms and conditions under such plan to participate as a network pharmacy of such plan4 7ii7 ,contract terms and conditions 7,i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 in accordance with clause 7i71 contract terms and conditions offered by such ,,pdp sponsor shall be reasonable and relevant according to standards established by the ,secretary under subclause 7,,ii74 7,,ii7 ,standards ,not later than the first ,monday in ,april of #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall establish standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions for purposes of this clause4 7,,iii7 ,request for information ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 for purposes of establishing the standards under subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary shall issue a request for information to seek input on trends in prescription drug plan and network pharmacy contract terms and conditions1 current prescription drug plan and network pharmacy contracting practices1 whether pharmacy reimbursement and dispensing fees paid by ,,pdp sponsors to network pharmacies sufficiently cover the ingredient and operational costs of such pharmacies1 the use and application of pharmacy quality measures by ,,pdp sponsors for network pharmacies1 ,,pdp sponsor restrictions or limitations on the dispensing of covered part ,d drugs by network pharmacies 7or any subsets of such pharmacies71 ,,pdp sponsor auditing practices for network pharmacies1 areas in current regulations or program guidance related to contracting between prescription drug plans and network pharmacies requiring clarification or additional specificity1 factors for consideration in determining the reasonableness and relevance of contract terms and conditions between prescription drug plans and network pharmacies1 and other issues as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,essential retail pharmacies ,section #ahfj;,d-#db of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aeb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,essential retail pharmacies 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall publish reports1 at least once every #b years until #bjcd1 and periodically thereafter1 that provide information1 to the extent feasible1 on-- 7,a7 trends in ingredient cost reimbursement1 dispensing fees1 incentive payments and other fees paid by ,,pdp sponsors offering prescription drug plans and ,,ma organizations offering ,,ma-,,pd plans under this part to essential retail pharmacies 7as defined in paragraph 7#b77 with respect to the dispensing of covered part ,d drugs1 including a comparison of such trends between essential retail pharmacies and pharmacies that are not essential retail pharmacies2 7,b7 trends in amounts paid to ,,pdp sponsors offering prescription drug plans and ,,ma organizations offering ,,ma-,,pd plans under this part by essential retail pharmacies with respect to the dispensing of covered part ,d drugs1 including a comparison of such trends between essential retail pharmacies and pharmacies that are not essential retail pharmacies2 7,c7 trends in essential retail pharmacy participation in pharmacy networks and preferred pharmacy networks for prescription drug plans offered by ,,pdp sponsors and ,,ma-,,pd plans offered by ,,ma organizations under this part1 including a comparison of such trends between essential retail pharmacies and pharmacies that are not essential retail pharmacies2 7,d7 trends in the number of essential retail pharmacies1 including variation in such trends by geographic region or other factors2 7,e7 a comparison of cost-sharing for covered part ,d drugs dispensed by essential retail pharmacies that are network pharmacies for prescription drug plans offered by ,,pdp sponsors and ,,ma-,,pd plans offered by ,,ma organizations under this part and cost-sharing for covered part ,d drugs dispensed by other network pharmacies for such plans located in similar geographic areas that are not essential retail pharmacies2 7,f7 a comparison of the volume of covered part ,d drugs dispensed by essential retail pharmacies that are network pharmacies for prescription drug plans offered by ,,pdp sponsors and ,,ma-,,pd plans offered by ,,ma organizations under this part and such volume of dispensing by network pharmacies for such plans located in similar geographic areas that are not essential retail pharmacies1 including information on any patterns or trends in such comparison specific to certain types of covered part ,d drugs1 such as generic drugs or drugs specified as specialty drugs by a ,,pdp sponsor under a prescription drug plan or an ,,ma organization under an ,,ma-,,pd plan2 and 7,g7 a comparison of the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 between essential retail pharmacies that are network pharmacies for prescription drug plans offered by ,,pdp sponsors under this part and essential retail pharmacies that are network pharmacies for ,,ma-,,pd plans offered by ,,ma organizations under this part4 7#b7 ,definition of essential retail pharmacy ,in this subsection1 the term essential retail pharmacy means1 with respect to a plan year1 a retail pharmacy that-- 7,a7 is not a pharmacy that is an affiliate as defined in paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 is located in-- 7i7 a rural area in which there is no other retail pharmacy within #aj miles1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 a suburban area in which there is no other retail pharmacy within #b miles1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7iii7 an urban area in which there is no other retail pharmacy within #a mile1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,list of essential retail pharmacies 7,a7 ,publication of list of essential retail pharmacies ,for each plan year 7beginning with plan year #bjbh71 the ,secretary shall publish1 on a publicly available internet website of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 a list of retail pharmacies that meet the criteria described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 to be considered an essential retail pharmacy4 7,b7 ,required submissions from pdp sponsors ,for each plan year 7beginning with plan year #bjbh71 each ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan and each ,,ma organization offering an ,,ma-,,pd plan shall submit to the ,secretary1 for the purposes of determining retail pharmacies that meet the criterion specified in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b71 a list of retail pharmacies that are affiliates of such sponsor or organization1 or are affiliates of a pharmacy benefit manager acting on behalf of such sponsor or organization1 at a time1 and in a form and manner1 specified by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,reporting by pdp sponsors and ma organizations ,for each plan year beginning with plan year #bjbg1 each ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan and each ,,ma organization offering an ,,ma-,,pd plan under this part shall submit to the ,secretary information on incentive payments and other fees paid by such sponsor or organization to pharmacies1 insofar as any such payments or fees are not otherwise reported1 at a time1 and in a form and manner1 specified by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement this paragraph by program instruction or otherwise4 7,e7 ,nonapplication of paperwork reduction ,act ,chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the implementation of this paragraph4 7#d7 ,definition of affiliate2 pharmacy benefit manager ,in this subsection1 the terms affiliate and pharmacy benefit manager have the meaning given those terms in section #ahfj;,d-#ab7;h77#g74 4 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#ajd7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions 7i7 ,allegation submission process 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall establish a process through which a pharmacy may submit to the ,secretary an allegation of a violation by a ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan of the standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 or of subclause 7,,viii7 of this clause4 7,,ii7 ,frequency of submission 7aa7 ,in general ,except as provided in item 7bb71 the allegation submission process under this clause shall allow pharmacies to submit any allegations of violations described in subclause 7,i7 not more frequently than once per plan year per contract between a pharmacy and a ,,pdp sponsor4 7bb7 ,allegations relating to contract modifications ,in the case where a contract between a pharmacy and a ,,pdp sponsor is modified following the submission of allegations by a pharmacy with respect to such contract and plan year1 the allegation submission process under this clause shall allow such pharmacy to submit an additional allegation related to those modifications with respect to such contract and plan year4 7,,iii7 ,access to relevant documents and materials ,a ,,pdp sponsor subject to an allegation under this clause-- 7aa7 shall provide documents or materials1 as specified by the ,secretary1 including contract offers made by such sponsor to such pharmacy or correspondence related to such offers1 to the ,secretary at a time1 and in a form and manner1 specified by the ,secretary2 and 7bb7 shall not prohibit or otherwise limit the ability of a pharmacy to submit such documents or materials to the ,secretary for the purpose of submitting an allegation or providing evidence for such an allegation under this clause4 7,,iv7 ,standardized template ,the ,secretary shall establish a standardized template for pharmacies to use for the submission of allegations described in subclause 7,i74 ,such template shall require that the submission include a certification by the pharmacy that the information included is accurate1 complete1 and true to the best of the knowledge1 information1 and belief of such pharmacy4 7,v7 ,preventing frivolous allegations ,in the case where the ,secretary determines that a pharmacy has submitted frivolous allegations under this clause on a routine basis1 the ,secretary may temporarily prohibit such pharmacy from using the allegation submission process under this clause1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,,vi7 ,exemption from freedom of information ,act ,allegations submitted under this clause shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,vii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this clause shall be construed as limiting the ability of a pharmacy to pursue other legal actions or remedies1 consistent with applicable ,federal or ,state law1 with respect to a potential violation of a requirement described in this subparagraph4 7,,viii7 ,anti-retaliation and anti-coercion ,consistent with applicable ,federal or ,state law1 a ,,pdp sponsor shall not-- 7aa7 retaliate against a pharmacy for submitting any allegations under this clause2 or 7bb7 coerce1 intimidate1 threaten1 or interfere with the ability of a pharmacy to submit any such allegations4 7ii7 ,investigation ,the ,secretary shall investigate1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 allegations submitted pursuant to clause 7i74 7iii7 ,enforcement 7,i7 ,in general ,in the case where the ,secretary determines that a ,,pdp sponsor offering a prescription drug plan has violated the standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 or the provisions of clause 7i77,,viii7 of this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may use authorities under sections #aheg7;g7 and #ahfj;,d-#ab7;b77#c77;,e7 to impose civil monetary penalties or other intermediate sanctions4 7,,ii7 ,application of civil monetary penalties ,the provisions of section #aabh;,a 7other than subsections 7a7 and 7b77 shall apply to a civil monetary penalty under this clause in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under section #aabh;,a7a74 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aheg7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bg7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,k7 as subparagraph 7,l72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,j71 the following new subparagraph3 7,k7 fails to comply with the standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#a7 or violates the provisions of subparagraph 7,f77i77,,viii7 of such section2 or 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,l71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking through 7,j7 and inserting through 7,k72 and 7,e7 in the flush matter following subparagraph 7,l71 as so redesignated1 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l74 7d7 ,accountability of pharmacy benefit managers for violations of reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ahfj;,d-#ab7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aab7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,accountability of pharmacy benefit managers for violations of reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions ,for plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 each contract entered into with a ,,pdp sponsor under this part with respect to a prescription drug plan offered by such sponsor shall provide that any pharmacy benefit manager acting on behalf of such sponsor has a written agreement with the ,,pdp sponsor under which the pharmacy benefit manager agrees to reimburse the ,,pdp sponsor for any amounts paid by such sponsor under section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#a77;,f77iii77,i7 to the ,secretary as a result of a violation described in such section if such violation is related to a responsibility delegated to the pharmacy benefit manager by such ,,pdp sponsor4 4 7#b7 ,ma-pd plans ,section #aheg7;f77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bg7;f77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,accountability of pharmacy benefit managers for violations of reasonable and relevant contract terms ,for plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 section #ahfj;,d-#ab7;b77#i74 4 7e7 ,biennial report on enforcement and oversight of pharmacy access requirements ,section #ahfj;,d-#db of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aeb71 as amended by subsection 7b71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,biennial report on enforcement and oversight of pharmacy access requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and at least once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a report on enforcement and oversight actions and activities undertaken by the ,secretary with respect to the requirements under section #ahfj;,d-#d7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,limitation ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall not disclose-- 7,a7 identifiable information about individuals or entities unless such information is otherwise publicly available2 or 7,b7 trade secrets with respect to any entities4 4 7f7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ahh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this section4 #fbbd4 ,modernizing and ensuring ,,pbm accountability 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,prescription drug plans ,section #ahfj;,d-#ab of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aab7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,requirements relating to pharmacy benefit managers ,for plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh3 7#a7 ,agreements with pharmacy benefit managers ,each contract entered into with a ,,pdp sponsor under this part with respect to a prescription drug plan offered by such sponsor shall provide that any pharmacy benefit manager acting on behalf of such sponsor has a written agreement with the ,,pdp sponsor under which the pharmacy benefit manager1 and any affiliates of such pharmacy benefit manager1 as applicable1 agree to meet the following requirements3 7,a7 ,no income other than bona fide service fees 7i7 ,in general ,the pharmacy benefit manager and any affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager shall not derive any remuneration with respect to any services provided on behalf of any entity or individual1 in connection with the utilization of covered part ,d drugs1 from any such entity or individual other than bona fide service fees1 subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii74 7ii7 ,incentive payments ,for the purposes of this subsection1 an incentive payment 7as determined by the ,secretary7 paid by a ,,pdp sponsor to a pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of a pharmacy benefit manager that is performing services on behalf of such sponsor shall be deemed a bona fide service fee 7even if such payment does not otherwise meet the definition of such term under paragraph 7#g77;,b77 if such payment is a flat dollar amount1 is consistent with fair market value 7as specified by the ,secretary71 is related to services actually performed by the pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 on behalf of the ,,pdp sponsor making such payment1 in connection with the utilization of covered part ,d drugs1 and meets additional requirements1 if any1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,clarification on rebates and discounts used to lower costs for covered part d drugs ,rebates1 discounts1 and other price concessions received by a pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of a pharmacy benefit manager from manufacturers1 even if such price concessions are calculated as a percentage of a drug's price1 shall not be considered a violation of the requirements of clause 7i7 if they are fully passed through to a ,,pdp sponsor and are compliant with all regulatory and subregulatory requirements related to direct and indirect remuneration for manufacturer rebates1 discounts1 and other price concessions under this part1 including in cases where a ,,pdp sponsor is acting as a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of a prescription drug plan offered by such ,,pdp sponsor4 7iv7 ,evaluation of remuneration arrangements ,components of subsets of remuneration arrangements 7such as fees or other forms of compensation paid to or retained by the pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager71 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 between pharmacy benefit managers or affiliates of such pharmacy benefit managers1 as applicable1 and other entities involved in the dispensing or utilization of covered part ,d drugs 7including ,,pdp sponsors1 manufacturers1 pharmacies1 and other entities as determined appropriate by the ,secretary7 shall be subject to review by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,inspector ,general1 shall review whether remuneration under such arrangements is consistent with fair market value 7as specified by the ,secretary7 through reviews and assessments of such remuneration1 as determined appropriate4 7v7 ,disgorgement ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall disgorge any remuneration paid to such pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager in violation of this subparagraph to the ,,pdp sponsor4 7vi7 ,additional requirements ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall-- 7,i7 enter into a written agreement with any affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 under which the affiliate shall identify and disgorge any remuneration described in clause 7v7 to the pharmacy benefit manager2 and 7,,ii7 attest1 subject to any requirements determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 that the pharmacy benefit manager has entered into a written agreement described in subclause 7,i7 with any affiliate of the pharmacy benefit manager4 7,b7 ,transparency regarding guarantees and cost performance evaluations ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall-- 7i7 define1 interpret1 and apply1 in a fully transparent and consistent manner for purposes of calculating or otherwise evaluating pharmacy benefit manager performance against pricing guarantees or similar cost performance measurements related to rebates1 discounts1 price concessions1 or net costs1 terms such as-- 7,i7 generic drug1 in a manner consistent with the definition of the term under section #dbc4d of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation2 7,,ii7 brand name drug1 in a manner consistent with the definition of the term under section #dbc4d of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation2 7,,iii7 specialty drug2 7,,iv7 rebate2 and 7,v7 discount2 7ii7 identify any drugs1 claims1 or price concessions excluded from any pricing guarantee or other cost performance measure in a clear and consistent manner2 and 7iii7 where a pricing guarantee or other cost performance measure is based on a pricing benchmark other than the wholesale acquisition cost 7as defined in section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,b77 of a drug1 calculate and provide a wholesale acquisition cost-based equivalent to the pricing guarantee or other cost performance measure4 7,c7 ,provision of information 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 beginning in #bjbh1 the pharmacy benefit manager shall submit to the ,,pdp sponsor1 and to the ,secretary1 a report1 in accordance with this subparagraph1 and shall make such report available to such sponsor at no cost to such sponsor in a format specified by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e74 ,each such report shall include1 with respect to such ,,pdp sponsor and each plan offered by such sponsor1 the following information with respect to the previous plan year3 7,i7 ,a list of all drugs covered by the plan that were dispensed including1 with respect to each such drug-- 7aa7 the brand name1 generic or non-proprietary name1 and ,national ,drug ,code2 7bb7 the number of plan enrollees for whom the drug was dispensed1 the total number of prescription claims for the drug 7including original prescriptions and refills1 counted as separate claims71 and the total number of dosage units of the drug dispensed2 7cc7 the number of prescription claims described in item 7bb7 by each type of dispensing channel through which the drug was dispensed1 including retail1 mail order1 specialty pharmacy1 long term care pharmacy1 home infusion pharmacy1 or other types of pharmacies or dispensers2 7dd7 the average wholesale acquisition cost1 listed as cost per day's supply1 cost per dosage unit1 and cost per typical course of treatment 7as applicable72 7ee7 the average wholesale price for the drug1 listed as price per day's supply1 price per dosage unit1 and price per typical course of treatment 7as applicable72 7ff7 the total out-of-pocket spending by plan enrollees on such drug after application of any benefits under the plan1 including plan enrollee spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles2 7gg7 total rebates paid by the manufacturer on the drug as reported under the ,detailed ,,dir ,report 7or any successor report7 submitted by such sponsor to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services2 7hh7 all other direct or indirect remuneration on the drug as reported under the ,detailed ,,dir ,report 7or any successor report7 submitted by such sponsor to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services2 7ii7 the average pharmacy reimbursement amount paid by the plan for the drug in the aggregate and disaggregated by dispensing channel identified in item 7cc72 7jj7 the average ,national ,average ,drug ,acquisition ,cost 7,,nadac72 and 7kk7 total manufacturer-derived revenue1 inclusive of bona fide service fees1 attributable to the drug and retained by the pharmacy benefit manager and any affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager4 7,,ii7 ,in the case of a pharmacy benefit manager that has an affiliate that is a retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy1 with respect to drugs covered by such plan that were dispensed1 the following information3 7aa7 ,the percentage of total prescriptions that were dispensed by pharmacies that are an affiliate of the pharmacy benefit manager for each drug4 7bb7 ,the interquartile range of the total combined costs paid by the plan and plan enrollees1 per dosage unit1 per course of treatment1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply for each drug dispensed by pharmacies that are not an affiliate of the pharmacy benefit manager and that are included in the pharmacy network of such plan4 7cc7 ,the interquartile range of the total combined costs paid by the plan and plan enrollees1 per dosage unit1 per course of treatment1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply for each drug dispensed by pharmacies that are an affiliate of the pharmacy benefit manager and that are included in the pharmacy network of such plan4 7dd7 ,the lowest total combined cost paid by the plan and plan enrollees1 per dosage unit1 per course of treatment1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 for each drug that is available from any pharmacy included in the pharmacy network of such plan4 7ee7 ,the difference between the average acquisition cost of the affiliate1 such as a pharmacy or other entity that acquires prescription drugs1 that initially acquires the drug and the amount reported under subclause 7,i77jj7 for each drug4 7ff7 ,a list inclusive of the brand name1 generic or non-proprietary name1 and ,national ,drug ,code of covered part ,d drugs subject to an agreement with a covered entity under section #cdj;,b of the ,public ,health ,service ,act for which the pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of the pharmacy benefit manager had a contract or other arrangement with such a covered entity in the service area of such plan4 7,,iii7 ,where a drug approved under section #eje7;c7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7referred to in this subclause as the listed drug7 is covered by the plan1 the following information3 7aa7 ,a list of currently marketed generic drugs approved under section #eje7;j7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act pursuant to an application that references such listed drug that are not covered by the plan1 are covered on the same formulary tier or a formulary tier typically associated with higher cost-sharing than the listed drug1 or are subject to utilization management that the listed drug is not subject to4 7bb7 ,the estimated average beneficiary cost-sharing under the plan for a #cj-;day supply of the listed drug4 7cc7 ,where a generic drug listed under item 7aa7 is on a formulary tier typically associated with higher cost-sharing than the listed drug1 the estimated average cost-sharing that a beneficiary would have paid for a #cj-;day supply of each of the generic drugs described in item 7aa71 had the plan provided coverage for such drugs on the same formulary tier as the listed drug4 7dd7 ,a written justification for providing more favorable coverage of the listed drug than the generic drugs described in item 7aa74 7ee7 ,the number of currently marketed generic drugs approved under section #eje7;j7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act pursuant to an application that references such listed drug4 7,,iv7 ,where a reference product 7as defined in section #cea7;i7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act7 is covered by the plan1 the following information3 7aa7 ,a list of currently marketed biosimilar biological products licensed under section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act pursuant to an application that refers to such reference product that are not covered by the plan1 are covered on the same formulary tier or a formulary tier typically associated with higher cost-sharing than the reference product1 or are subject to utilization management that the reference product is not subject to4 7bb7 ,the estimated average beneficiary cost-sharing under the plan for a #cj-;day supply of the reference product4 7cc7 ,where a biosimilar biological product listed under item 7aa7 is on a formulary tier typically associated with higher cost-sharing than the reference product1 the estimated average cost-sharing that a beneficiary would have paid for a #cj-;day supply of each of the biosimilar biological products described in item 7aa71 had the plan provided coverage for such products on the same formulary tier as the reference product4 7dd7 ,a written justification for providing more favorable coverage of the reference product than the biosimilar biological products described in item 7aa74 7ee7 ,the number of currently marketed biosimilar biological products licensed under section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 pursuant to an application that refers to such reference product4 7,v7 ,total gross spending on covered part ,d drugs by the plan1 not net of rebates1 fees1 discounts1 or other direct or indirect remuneration4 7,,vi7 ,the total amount retained by the pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager in revenue related to utilization of covered part ,d drugs under that plan1 inclusive of bona fide service fees4 7,,vii7 ,the total spending on covered part ,d drugs net of rebates1 fees1 discounts1 or other direct and indirect remuneration by the plan4 7,,viii7 ,an explanation of any benefit design parameters under such plan that encourage plan enrollees to fill prescriptions at pharmacies that are an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 such as mail and specialty home delivery programs1 and retail and mail auto-refill programs4 7,,ix7 ,the following information3 7aa7 ,a list of all brokers1 consultants1 advisors1 and auditors that receive compensation from the pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager for referrals1 consulting1 auditing1 or other services offered to ,,pdp sponsors related to pharmacy benefit management services4 7bb7 ,the amount of compensation provided by such pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate to each such broker1 consultant1 advisor1 and auditor4 7cc7 ,the methodology for calculating the amount of compensation provided by such pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate1 for each such broker1 consultant1 advisor1 and auditor4 7,x7 ,a list of all affiliates of the pharmacy benefit manager4 7,,xi7 ,a summary document submitted in a standardized template developed by the ,secretary that includes such information described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x74 7ii7 ,written explanation of contracts or agreements with manufacturers 7,i7 ,in general ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall1 not later than #cj days after the finalization of any contract or agreement between such pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager and a manufacturer 7or subsidiary1 agent1 or entity affiliated with such manufacturer7 that makes rebates1 discounts1 payments1 or other financial incentives related to one or more covered part ,d drugs or other prescription drugs1 as applicable1 of the manufacturer directly or indirectly contingent upon coverage1 formulary placement1 or utilization management conditions on any other covered part ,d drugs or other prescription drugs1 as applicable1 submit to the ,,pdp sponsor a written explanation of such contract or agreement4 7,,ii7 ,requirements ,a written explanation under subclause 7,i7 shall-- 7aa7 include the manufacturer subject to the contract or agreement1 all covered part ,d drugs and other prescription drugs1 as applicable1 subject to the contract or agreement and the manufacturers of such drugs1 and a high-level description of the terms of such contract or agreement and how such terms apply to such drugs2 and 7bb7 be certified by the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 ,chief ,financial ,officer1 or ,general ,counsel of such pharmacy benefit manager1 or affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 as applicable1 or an individual delegated with the authority to sign on behalf of one of these officers1 who reports directly to the officer4 7,,iii7 ,definition of other prescription drugs ,for purposes of this clause1 the term other prescription drugs means prescription drugs covered as supplemental benefits under this part or prescription drugs paid outside of this part4 7,d7 ,audit rights 7i7 ,in general ,not less than once a year1 at the request of the ,,pdp sponsor1 the pharmacy benefit manager shall allow for an audit of the pharmacy benefit manager to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions under the written agreement described in this paragraph and the accuracy of information reported under subparagraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,auditor ,the ,,pdp sponsor shall have the right to select an auditor4 ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall not impose any limitations on the selection of such auditor4 7iii7 ,provision of information ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall make available to such auditor all records1 data1 contracts1 and other information necessary to confirm the accuracy of information reported under subparagraph 7,c71 subject to reasonable restrictions on how such information must be reported to prevent redisclosure of such information4 7iv7 ,timing ,the pharmacy benefit manager must provide information under clause 7iii7 and other information1 data1 and records relevant to the audit to such auditor within #f months of the initiation of the audit and respond to requests for additional information from such auditor within #cj days after the request for additional information4 7v7 ,information from affiliates ,the pharmacy benefit manager shall be responsible for providing to such auditor information required to be reported under subparagraph 7,c7 or under clause 7iii7 of this subparagraph that is owned or held by an affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager4 7#b7 ,enforcement 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,,pdp sponsor shall-- 7i7 disgorge to the ,secretary any amounts disgorged to the ,,pdp sponsor by a pharmacy benefit manager under paragraph 7#a77;,a77v72 7ii7 require1 in a written agreement with any pharmacy benefit manager acting on behalf of such sponsor or affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 that such pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate reimburse the ,,pdp sponsor for any civil money penalty imposed on the ,,pdp sponsor as a result of the failure of the pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 that are applicable to the pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate under the agreement2 and 7iii7 require1 in a written agreement with any such pharmacy benefit manager acting on behalf of such sponsor or affiliate of such pharmacy benefit manager1 that such pharmacy benefit manager or affiliate be subject to punitive remedies for breach of contract for failure to comply with the requirements applicable under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,reporting of alleged violations ,the ,secretary shall make available and maintain a mechanism for manufacturers1 ,,pdp sponsors1 pharmacies1 and other entities that have contractual relationships with pharmacy benefit managers or affiliates of such pharmacy benefit managers to report1 on a confidential basis1 alleged violations of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,anti-retaliation and anti-coercion ,consistent with applicable ,federal or ,state law1 a ,,pdp sponsor shall not-- 7i7 retaliate against an individual or entity for reporting an alleged violation under subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 coerce1 intimidate1 threaten1 or interfere with the ability of an individual or entity to report any such alleged violations4 7#c7 ,certification of compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,,pdp sponsor shall furnish to the ,secretary 7at a time and in a manner specified by the ,secretary7 an annual certification of compliance with this subsection1 as well as such information as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement this paragraph by program instruction or otherwise4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as-- 7,a7 prohibiting flat dispensing fees or reimbursement or payment for ingredient costs 7including customary1 industry-standard discounts directly related to drug acquisition that are retained by pharmacies or wholesalers7 to entities that acquire or dispense prescription drugs2 or 7,b7 modifying regulatory requirements or sub-regulatory program instruction or guidance related to pharmacy payment1 reimbursement1 or dispensing fees4 7#e7 ,standard formats 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall specify standard1 machine-readable formats for pharmacy benefit managers to submit annual reports required under paragraph 7#a77;,c77i74 7,b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may implement this paragraph by program instruction or otherwise4 7#f7 ,confidentiality 7,a7 ,in general ,information disclosed by a pharmacy benefit manager1 an affiliate of a pharmacy benefit manager1 a ,,pdp sponsor1 or a pharmacy under this subsection that is not otherwise publicly available or available for purchase shall not be disclosed by the ,secretary or a ,,pdp sponsor receiving the information1 except that the ,secretary may disclose the information for the following purposes3 7i7 ,as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this part4 7ii7 ,to permit the ,comptroller ,general to review the information provided4 7iii7 ,to permit the ,director of the ,congressional ,budget ,office to review the information provided4 7iv7 ,to permit the ,executive ,director of the ,medicare ,payment ,advisory ,commission to review the information provided4 7v7 ,to the ,attorney ,general for the purposes of conducting oversight and enforcement under this title4 7vi7 ,to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services in accordance with its authorities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7section #djf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code71 and other applicable statutes4 7,b7 ,restriction on use of information ,the ,secretary1 the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,director of the ,congressional ,budget ,office1 and the ,executive ,director of the ,medicare ,payment ,advisory ,commission shall not report on or disclose information disclosed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the public in a manner that would identify-- 7i7 a specific pharmacy benefit manager1 affiliate1 pharmacy1 manufacturer1 wholesaler1 ,,pdp sponsor1 or plan2 or 7ii7 contract prices1 rebates1 discounts1 or other remuneration for specific drugs in a manner that may allow the identification of specific contracting parties or of such specific drugs4 7#g7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,affiliate ,the term affiliate means1 with respect to any pharmacy benefit manager or ,,pdp sponsor1 any entity that1 directly or indirectly-- 7i7 owns or is owned by1 controls or is controlled by1 or is otherwise related in any ownership structure to such pharmacy benefit manager or ,,pdp sponsor2 or 7ii7 acts as a contractor1 principal1 or agent to such pharmacy benefit manager or ,,pdp sponsor1 insofar as such contractor1 principal1 or agent performs any of the functions described under subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,bona fide service fee ,the term bona fide service fee means a fee that is reflective of the fair market value 7as specified by the ,secretary1 through notice and comment rulemaking7 for a bona fide1 itemized service actually performed on behalf of an entity1 that the entity would otherwise perform 7or contract for7 in the absence of the service arrangement and that is not passed on in whole or in part to a client or customer1 whether or not the entity takes title to the drug4 ,such fee must be a flat dollar amount and shall not be directly or indirectly based on1 or contingent upon-- 7i7 drug price1 such as wholesale acquisition cost or drug benchmark price 7such as average wholesale price72 7ii7 the amount of discounts1 rebates1 fees1 or other direct or indirect remuneration with respect to covered part ,d drugs dispensed to enrollees in a prescription drug plan1 except as permitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii72 7iii7 coverage or formulary placement decisions or the volume or value of any referrals or business generated between the parties to the arrangement2 or 7iv7 any other amounts or methodologies prohibited by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,pharmacy benefit manager ,the term pharmacy benefit manager means any person or entity that1 either directly or through an intermediary1 acts as a price negotiator or group purchaser on behalf of a ,,pdp sponsor or prescription drug plan1 or manages the prescription drug benefits provided by such sponsor or plan1 including the processing and payment of claims for prescription drugs1 the performance of drug utilization review1 the processing of drug prior authorization requests1 the adjudication of appeals or grievances related to the prescription drug benefit1 contracting with network pharmacies1 controlling the cost of covered part ,d drugs1 or the provision of related services4 ,such term includes any person or entity that carries out one or more of the activities described in the preceding sentence1 irrespective of whether such person or entity calls itself a pharmacy benefit manager4 4 7#b7 ,,ma-,,pd plans ,section #aheg7;f77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#bg7;f77#c771 as amended by section #fbbc7;d77#b71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,requirements relating to pharmacy benefit managers ,for plan years beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh1 section #ahfj;,d-#ab7;h74 4 7#c7 ,nonapplication of paperwork reduction ,act ,chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the implementation of this subsection4 7#d7 ,funding 7,a7 ,secretary ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aac1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,,oig ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this subsection4 7b7 ,,gao study and report on price-related compensation across the supply chain 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7in this subsection referred to as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study describing the use of compensation and payment structures related to a prescription drug's price within the retail prescription drug supply chain in part ,d of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aja et seq474 ,such study shall summarize information from ,federal agencies and industry experts1 to the extent available1 with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,the type1 magnitude1 other features 7such as the pricing benchmarks used71 and prevalence of compensation and payment structures related to a prescription drug's price1 such as calculating fee amounts as a percentage of a prescription drug's price1 between intermediaries in the prescription drug supply chain1 including-- 7i7 pharmacy benefit managers2 7ii7 ,,pdp sponsors offering prescription drug plans and ,medicare ,advantage organizations offering ,,ma-,,pd plans2 7iii7 drug wholesalers2 7iv7 pharmacies2 7v7 manufacturers2 7vi7 pharmacy services administrative organizations2 7vii7 brokers1 auditors1 consultants1 and other entities that-- 7,i7 advise ,,pdp sponsors offering prescription drug plans and ,medicare ,advantage organizations offering ,,ma-,,pd plans regarding pharmacy benefits2 or 7,,ii7 review ,,pdp sponsor and ,medicare ,advantage organization contracts with pharmacy benefit managers2 and 7viii7 other service providers that contract with any of the entities described in clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 that may use price-related compensation and payment structures1 such as rebate aggregators 7or other entities that negotiate or process price concessions on behalf of pharmacy benefit managers1 plan sponsors1 or pharmacies74 7,b7 ,the primary business models and compensation structures for each category of intermediary described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,variation in price-related compensation structures between affiliated entities 7such as entities with common ownership1 either full or partial1 and subsidiary relationships7 and unaffiliated entities4 7,d7 ,potential conflicts of interest among contracting entities related to the use of prescription drug price-related compensation structures1 such as the potential for fees or other payments set as a percentage of a prescription drug's price to advantage formulary selection1 distribution1 or purchasing of prescription drugs with higher prices4 7,e7 ,notable differences1 if any1 in the use and level of price-based compensation structures over time and between different market segments1 such as under part ,d of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#aja et seq47 and the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7,f7 ,the effects of drug price-related compensation structures and alternative compensation structures on ,federal health care programs and program beneficiaries1 including with respect to cost-sharing1 premiums1 ,federal outlays1 biosimilar and generic drug adoption and utilization1 drug shortage risks1 and the potential for fees set as a percentage of a drug's price to advantage the formulary selection1 distribution1 or purchasing of drugs with higher prices4 7,g7 ,other issues determined to be relevant and appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,medpac reports on agreements with pharmacy benefit managers with respect to prescription drug plans and ma-pd plans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,medicare ,payment ,advisory ,commission shall submit to ,congress the following reports3 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than the first ,march #ae occurring after the date that is #b years after the date on which the ,secretary makes the data available to the ,commission1 a report regarding agreements with pharmacy benefit managers with respect to prescription drug plans and ,,ma-,,pd plans4 ,such report shall include1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 a description of trends and patterns1 including relevant averages1 totals1 and other figures for the types of information submitted2 7ii7 an analysis of any differences in agreements and their effects on plan enrollee out-of-pocket spending and average pharmacy reimbursement1 and other impacts2 and 7iii7 any recommendations the ,commission determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,commission submits the initial report under subparagraph 7,a71 a report describing any changes with respect to the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 over time1 together with any recommendations the ,commission determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,medicare ,payment ,advisory ,commission1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this subsection4 #fbbe4 ,requiring a separate identification number and an attestation for each off-campus outpatient department of a provider 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahcc7t7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciel7t77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bc7 ,use of unique health identifiers2 attestation 7,a7 ,in general ,no payment may be made under this subsection 7or under an applicable payment system pursuant to paragraph 7#ba77 for items and services furnished on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh1 by an off-campus outpatient department of a provider 7as defined in subparagraph 7,c77 unless-- 7i7 such department has obtained1 and such items and services are billed under1 a ,national ,provider ,identifier that is separate from such identifier for such provider2 7ii7 such provider has submitted to the ,secretary1 during the #b-year period ending on the date such items and services are so furnished1 an initial provider-based status attestation that such department is compliant with the requirements described in section #dac4fe of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 which1 until the ,secretary establishes the process described in subparagraph 7,b71 may include an attestation submitted in accordance with paragraph 7b77#c7 of such section 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph72 and 7iii7 after such provider has submitted an attestation under clause 7ii71 such provider has submitted a subsequent attestation within the timeframe specified by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,process for submission and review 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 through notice and comment rulemaking1 establish a process for each provider with an off-campus outpatient department of a provider to submit an initial and subsequent attestation pursuant to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively1 of subparagraph 7,a71 and for the ,secretary to review each such attestation and determine1 through site visits1 remote audits1 or other means 7as determined appropriate by the ,secretary71 whether such department is compliant with the requirements described in such subparagraph4 7ii7 ,funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services ,program ,management ,account for fiscal year #bjbf1 out of any amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for purposes of carrying out this subparagraph4 7,c7 ,off-campus outpatient department of a provider defined ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term off-campus outpatient department of a provider means a department of a provider 7as defined in section #dac4fe of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation7 that is not located-- 7i7 on the campus 7as defined in such section7 of such provider2 or 7ii7 within the distance 7described in such definition of campus7 from a remote location of a hospital facility 7as defined in such section74 4 7b7 ,,hhs ,,oig analysis ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjcj1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 an analysis of the process established by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to conduct the reviews and determinations described in section #ahcc7t77#bc77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7#b7 recommendations based on such analysis1 as the ,inspector ,general determines appropriate4 #fbbf4 ,revising phase-in of medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes 7a7 ,revised phase-in of reductions from private payor rate implementation ,section #ahcd;,a7b77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem-#a7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbe and for the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period beginning on ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and for each of #bjbg and #bjbh and inserting each of #bjbg through #bjbi4 7b7 ,revised data collection period for reporting of private sector payment rates for establishment of medicare payment rates ,section #ahcd;,a7a77#d77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem-#a7;a77#d77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjbe in each such place4 7c7 ,revised reporting period for reporting of private sector payment rates for establishment of medicare payment rates ,section #ahcd;,a7a77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciem-#a7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,january #ca and inserting ,april #cj2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,february #a1 #bjbf1 and ending ,april #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,may #a1 #bjbf1 and ending ,july #ca1 #bjbf4 7d7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise4 #fbbg4 ,medicare sequestration ,section #bea;,a7#f7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija;a7#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking such that1 and all that follows and inserting such that the payment reduction shall be #b4j percent for such fiscal year42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,on the date on which the ,president submits the budget under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjcc1 the ,president shall order a sequestration of payments for the ,medicare programs specified in section #bef7;d71 effective upon issuance1 such that1 notwithstanding the #b percent limit specified in subparagraph 7,a7 for such payments-- 7i7 with respect to the first #e months in which such order is effective for such fiscal year1 the payment reduction shall be #b4j percent2 and 7ii7 with respect to the last #g months in which such order is effective for such fiscal year1 the payment reduction shall be #j percent4 4 #fbbh4 ,medicare ,improvement ,fund ,section #ahih7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;iii7b77#a77 is amended by striking #a1djc1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jfb1jjj1jjj4 ,,iii ,human ,services #fcja4 ,sexual risk avoidance education extension ,section #eaj of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjbe1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by striking fiscal year #bjbf and inserting fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking through #bjbe and inserting through #bjbf2 and 7,,ii7 by striking fiscal year #bjbf each place it appears and inserting fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking #bjbe1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for the corresponding period for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting #bjbf1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for the corresponding period for fiscal year #bjbf4 #fcjb4 ,personal responsibility education extension ,section #eac of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbe1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjbe1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for the corresponding period for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting #bjbf1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for the corresponding period for fiscal year #bjbf4 #fcjc4 ,extension of funding for family-to-family health information centers ,section #eja7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gja7;c77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7viii71 by striking for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ix71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf4 #fcjd4 ,extension of the ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families ,program ,activities authorized by part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7other than under section #djc7;c7 or #dah of such ,act7 and section #aajh7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall continue through ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 in the manner authorized for fiscal year #bjbe1 and out of any money in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose4 ,,iv ,public health and other extenders ,a ,extensions #fdja4 ,extension for community health centers1 ,national ,health ,service ,corps1 and teaching health centers that operate ,,gme programs 7a7 ,extension for community health centers ,section #ajejc7;b77#a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b-#b7;b77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 and 7,k7 and inserting the following3 7,h7 #d1bcf1gab1cbh for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,i7 #d1bie1bhg1fga for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,j7 #d1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,k7 #a1aei1deb1jee for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 4 7b7 ,extension for the ,national ,health ,service ,corps ,section #ajejc7;b77#b7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b-#b7;b77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 and 7,l7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 #cda1bjh1fje for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,j7 #cdi1gcf1fjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,k7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,l7 #hh1bai1agh for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs ,section #cdj;,h7g77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bef;h7g77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 #afh1iae1hgh for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,e7 #aha1efc1egd for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,f7 #bbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,g7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,h7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 4 7d7 ,application of provisions ,amounts appropriated pursuant to the amendments made by this section shall be subject to the requirements contained in ,public ,law #aah-dg for funds for programs authorized under sections #ccj through #cdj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b et seq474 7e7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cjad7;h77#d7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and section #faja7;d7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations1 ,agriculture1 ,legislative ,branch1 ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbf and inserting section #faja7;d7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations1 ,agriculture1 ,legislative ,branch1 ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,extensions ,act1 #bjbf1 and section #fdja7;d7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 #fdjb4 ,extension of special diabetes programs 7a7 ,extension of special diabetes programs for type ,i diabetes ,section #ccj;,b7b77#b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#b7;b77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 #aee1fai1aif for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until expended2 7,f7 #aei1bbh1ahh for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended2 7,g7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended2 and 7,h7 #ej1daj1iei for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,extending funding for special diabetes programs for ,indians ,section #ccj;,c7c77#b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#c7;c77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 #aee1fai1aif for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until expended2 7,f7 #aei1bbh1ahh for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended2 7,g7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended2 and 7,h7 #ej1daj1iei for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 4 #fdjc4 ,extension of national health security programs 7a7 ,section #cai7;e77#h7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7e77#h77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,section #cai,l7e77#a77;,d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#g;e7e77#a77;,d77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,section #cai,l-#a7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#g;f7b77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7d7 ,section #bhaa;,a7g7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aj;b7g77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7e7 ,section #bhaa;,b7g77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aj;c7g77#a77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7f7 ,section #bhaa;,c7g77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aj;d7g77#a77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7g7 ,section #bhab7;c77#d77;,b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aa7;c77#d77;,b77 is amended by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #fdjd4 ,no ,surprises ,act implementation ,section #aah7;a7 of division ,,bb of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #ad1jjj1jjj and inserting #db1ajj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking ,january #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,b ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program #fdaa4 #i_/aa responder and survivor health funding corrections 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccea7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fa7;a77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7x71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7xi7 as clause 7xii72 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7x71 the following3 7xi7 for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjdj-- 7,i7 the amount determined under this subparagraph for the previous fiscal year multiplied by #a4jg2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the ratio of-- 7aa7 the total number of individuals enrolled in the ,,ac ,program on ,july #a of such previous fiscal year2 to 7bb7 the total number of individuals so enrolled on ,july #a of the fiscal year prior to such previous fiscal year2 and 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall conduct an assessment of anticipated budget authority and outlays of the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program7 through the duration of the ,program and submit a report summarizing such assessment to-- 7,a7 the ,speaker and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a projection of ,program budgetary needs on a per-fiscal year basis through fiscal year #bjij2 7,b7 a review of ,program modeling for each of fiscal years #bjag through the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the report is issued to assess how anticipated budgetary needs compared to actual expenditures2 7,c7 an assessment of the projected budget authority and expenditures of the ,program through fiscal year #bjij by comparing-- 7i7 such projected authority and expenditures resulting from application of section #ccea7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fa7;a77#b77;,a771 as amended by subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 such projected authority and expenditures that would result if such section were amended so that the formula under clause 7xi7 of such section1 as amended by subsection 7a71 were to be extended through fiscal year #bjij2 and 7,d7 any recommendations of the ,secretary to make changes to the formula under such section #ccea7;a77#b77;,a71 as so amended1 to fully offset anticipated ,program expenditures through fiscal year #bjij4 7c7 ,technical amendments ,title ,,xxiii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cceb7;d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fb7;d771 by striking ,any amounts and inserting ,any unobligated amounts2 7#b7 in section #ccec7;d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fc7;d771 by striking ,any amounts and inserting ,any unobligated amounts2 and 7#c7 in section #cced7;d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fd7;d771 by striking ,any amounts and inserting ,any unobligated amounts4 ,v ,public health programs #feja4 ,preventing maternal deaths 7a7 ,maternal mortality review committees ,section #cag,k7d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#ab7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 7including obstetricians and gynecologists7 after clinical specialties2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking as applicable and inserting if available2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking 1 as appropriate and inserting and coordinating with individuals responsible for certifying deaths to improve the collection and quality of death record reports1 including by amending errors and missing or incomplete information to cause-of-death information on a death certificate1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,maternal mortality ,section #cag,k of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,best practices relating to the prevention of maternal mortality 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 identify and disseminate to health care providers1 relevant professional societies1 and perinatal quality collaboratives1 best practices related to preventing maternal morbidity and mortality1 taking into consideration any relevant findings from other ,federal maternal health programs4 7#b7 ,frequency ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall disseminate the best practices referred to in paragraph 7#a7 not less than once per fiscal year4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7g7 of section #cag,k of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#ab71 as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a71 is amended by striking #eh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 #fejb4 ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network ,section #cgb of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by moving the margins of subparagraphs 7,m7 through 7,o7 #b ems to the left2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 and and inserting 2 and2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking twenty-four-hour telephone service and inserting #bd-;hour telephone or information technology service2 7,d7 in each of subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,m71 by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking transportation1 and and inserting transportation22 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,o71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 encourage the integration of electronic health records systems through application programming interfaces 7or successor technologies7 among hospitals1 organ procurement organizations1 and transplant centers1 including the use of automated electronic hospital referrals and the grant of remote1 electronic access to hospital electronic health records of potential donors by organ procurement organizations1 in a manner that complies with the privacy regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif1 at part #afj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and subparts ,a1 ,c1 and ,e of part #afd of such title 7or any successor regulations72 and 7,q7 consider establishing a dashboard to display the number of transplants performed1 the types of transplants performed1 the number and types of organs that entered the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network system and failed to be transplanted1 and other appropriate statistics1 which should be updated more frequently than annually4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,registration fees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may collect registration fees from any member of the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network for each transplant candidate such member places on the list described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i74 ,such registration fees shall be collected and distributed only to support the operation of the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network4 ,such registration fees are authorized to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,collection ,the ,secretary may collect the registration fees under paragraph 7#a7 directly or through awards made under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,distribution ,any amounts collected under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be credited to the currently applicable appropriation1 account1 or fund of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services as discretionary offsetting collections2 and 7,b7 be available1 only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 to distribute such fees among awardees described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 promptly post on the website of the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network-- 7i7 the amount of registration fees collected under this subsection from each member of the ,organ ,procurement and ,transplantation ,network2 and 7ii7 a list of activities such fees are used to support2 and 7,b7 update the information posted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 as applicable for each calendar quarter for which fees are collected under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,,gao review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 to the extent data are available-- 7,a7 conduct a review concerning the activities under this subsection2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on such review1 including related recommendations1 as applicable4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the authority to collect registration fees under paragraph 7#a7 shall expire on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 4 #fejc4 ,honor our living donors 7a7 ,no consideration of income of organ recipient ,section #cgg of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,no consideration of income of organ recipient ,the recipient of a grant under this section1 in providing reimbursement to a donating individual through such grant1 shall not give any consideration to the income of the organ recipient4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7c77#a7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7c77#b7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b74 7b7 ,removal of expectation of payments by organ recipients ,section #cgg7;e7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd;f7e771 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,annual report ,section #cgg of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd;f71 as amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prepare1 submit to the ,congress1 and make public a report on whether grants under this section provided adequate funding during the preceding fiscal year to reimburse all donating individuals participating in the grant program under this section for all qualifying expenses2 and 7#b7 include in each such report-- 7,a7 the estimated number of all donating individuals participating in the grant program under this section who did not receive reimbursement for all qualifying expenses during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 the total amount of funding that is estimated to be necessary to fully reimburse all donating individuals participating in the grant program under this section for all qualifying expenses4 4 #fejd4 ,program for pediatric studies of drugs ,section #dji;,i7d77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhdm7d77#a77 is amended by striking section1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting section1 #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbh44 #feje4 ,sickle cell disease prevention and treatment 7a7 ,in general ,section #aajf7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;b-#e7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 by striking prevention and treatment of sickle cell disease and inserting treatment of sickle cell disease and the prevention and treatment of complications of sickle cell disease2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking prevention and treatment of sickle cell disease and inserting treatment of sickle cell disease and the prevention and treatment of complications of sickle cell disease2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking enter into a contract with and inserting make a grant to1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in each of clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 by striking prevention and treatment of sickle cell disease and inserting treatment of sickle cell disease and the prevention and treatment of complications of sickle cell disease2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #d1dee1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #h1bje1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that further research should be undertaken to expand the understanding of the causes of1 and to find cures for1 heritable blood disorders1 including sickle cell disease4 #fejf4 ,lifespan respite care 7a7 ,definition of family caregiver ,section #bija7e7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ii7#e77 is amended by striking unpaid adult and inserting unpaid individual4 7b7 ,funding ,section #bije of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ii-#d7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjbj through fiscal year #bjbd and inserting fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 #fejg4 ,,preemie 7a7 ,research relating to preterm labor and delivery and the care1 treatment1 and outcomes of preterm and low birthweight infants 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c7;e7 of the ,prematurity ,research ,expansion and ,education for ,mothers who deliver ,infants ,early ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#d;f7e77 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#b7 ,technical correction ,effective as if included in the enactment of the ,,preemie ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-cbh71 section #b of such ,act is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,section #b and inserting ,section #c4 7b7 ,interagency working group ,section #e7;a7 of the ,,preemie ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-cbh7 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in collaboration with other departments1 as appropriate1 may establish and inserting ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in collaboration with other departments1 as appropriate1 shall establish4 7c7 ,study on preterm births 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies shall-- 7,a7 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 convene a committee of experts in maternal health to study premature births in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 upon completion of the study under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 approve by consensus a report on the results of such study2 7ii7 include in such report-- 7,i7 an assessment of each of the topics listed in paragraph 7#b72 7,,ii7 the analysis required by paragraph 7#c72 and 7,,iii7 the raw data used to develop such report2 and 7iii7 not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 transmit such report to-- 7,i7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,iii7 the ,committee on ,finance and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,assessment topics ,the topics listed in this subsection are each of the following3 7,a7 ,the financial costs of premature birth to society1 including-- 7i7 an analysis of stays in neonatal intensive care units and the cost of such stays2 7ii7 long-term costs of stays in such units to society and the family involved post-discharge2 and 7iii7 health care costs for families post-discharge from such units 7such as medications1 therapeutic services1 co-payments for visits1 and specialty equipment74 7,b7 ,the factors that impact preterm birth rates4 7,c7 ,opportunities for earlier detection of premature birth risk factors1 including-- 7i7 opportunities to improve maternal and infant health2 and 7ii7 opportunities for public health programs to provide support and resources for parents in-hospital1 in non-hospital settings1 and post-discharge4 7#c7 ,analysis ,the analysis required by this subsection is an analysis of-- 7,a7 targeted research strategies to develop effective drugs1 treatments1 or interventions to bring at-risk pregnancies to term2 7,b7 ,state and other programs' best practices with respect to reducing premature birth rates2 and 7,c7 precision medicine and preventative care approaches starting early in the life course 7including during pregnancy7 with a focus on behavioral and biological influences on premature birth1 child health1 and the trajectory of such approaches into adulthood4 #fejh4 ,dr4 ,lorna ,breen health care provider protection 7a7 ,dissemination of best practices ,section #b of the ,dr4 ,lorna ,breen ,health ,care ,provider ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aag-aje7 is amended by striking #b years and inserting #e years4 7b7 ,education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services by health care professionals ,section #c of the ,dr4 ,lorna ,breen ,health ,care ,provider ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aag-aje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting and annually thereafter1 after of this ,act12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbb through #bjbd and inserting #bjbf through #bjcj4 7c7 ,programs to promote mental health among the health professional workforce ,the second section #gfd of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bidt71 as added by section #d of the ,dr4 ,lorna ,breen ,health ,care ,provider ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aag-aje71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating such section #gfd as section #gfd;,a2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking to eligible entities in and inserting 8to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are in 2 7,b7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 have a focus on the reduction of administrative burden on health care workers4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting not less than after period of2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjbb through #bjbd and inserting #bjbf through #bjcj4 ,,vi ,food and ,drug ,administration ,a ,mikaela ,naylon ,give ,kids a ,chance ,act #ffja4 ,research into pediatric uses of drugs2 additional authorities of ,food and ,drug ,administration regarding molecularly targeted cancer drugs 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,additional active ingredient for application drug2 limitation regarding novel-combination application drug ,section #eje;,b7a77#c7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7a77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the investigation described in this paragraph is a molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigation of-- 7i7 the drug or biological product for which the application referred to in such paragraph is submitted2 or 7ii7 such drug or biological product used in combination with-- 7,i7 an active ingredient of a drug or biological product-- 7aa7 for which an approved application under section #eje7;j7 under this ,act or under section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act is in effect2 and 7bb7 that is determined by the ,secretary1 after consultation with the applicant1 to be part of the standard of care for treating a pediatric cancer2 or 7,,ii7 an active ingredient of a drug or biological product-- 7aa7 for which an approved application under section #eje7;b7 of this ,act or section #cea7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act to treat an adult cancer is in effect and is held by the same person submitting the application under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7bb7 that is directed at a molecular target that the ,secretary determines to be substantially relevant to the growth or progression of a pediatric cancer4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,design of investigation ,a molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigation referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to yield clinically meaningful pediatric study data that is gathered using appropriate formulations for each age group for which the study is required1 regarding dosing1 safety1 and preliminary efficacy to inform potential pediatric labeling4 7ii7 ,limitation ,an investigation described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may be required only if the drug or biological product for which the application referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 contains either-- 7,i7 a single new active ingredient2 or 7,,ii7 more than one active ingredient1 if an application for the combination of active ingredients has not previously been approved but each active ingredient is in a drug product that has been previously approved to treat an adult cancer4 7iii7 ,results of already-completed preclinical studies of application drug ,with respect to an investigation required pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may require the results of any completed preclinical studies relevant to the initial pediatric study plan be submitted to the ,secretary at the same time that the initial pediatric study plan required under subsection 7e77#a7 is submitted4 7iv7 ,rule of construction regarding inactive ingredients ,with respect to a combination of active ingredients referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 such subparagraph shall not be construed as addressing the use of inactive ingredients with such combination4 4 7#b7 ,determination of applicable requirements ,section #eje;,b7e77#a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7e77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary shall determine whether subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 applies with respect to an application before the date on which the applicant is required to submit the initial pediatric study plan under paragraph 7#b77;,a744 7#c7 ,clarifying applicability ,section #eje;,b7a77#a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7a77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,no application that is subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 and no application 7or supplement to an application7 that is subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,b74 4 7#d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #eje;,b7a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of this subsection1 by striking investigations described in this paragraph and inserting investigations referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of this subsection1 by striking the assessments under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting the assessments required under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 issue draft guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than #ab months after closing the comment period on such draft guidance1 finalize such guidance4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section apply with respect to any application under section #eje7;b7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7;b77 and any application under section #cea7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb7;a771 that is submitted on or after the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report on the ,secretary's efforts1 in coordination with industry1 to ensure implementation of the amendments made by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,,gao study and report 7,a7 ,study ,not later than #h years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of the effectiveness of requiring assessments and investigations described in section #eje;,b of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4#cee;c71 as amended by subsection 7a71 in the development of drugs and biological products for pediatric cancer indications1 including consideration of any benefits to1 or burdens on1 pediatric cancer drug development4 7,b7 ,findings ,not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 #ffjb4 ,ensuring completion of pediatric study requirements 7a7 ,equal accountability for pediatric study requirements ,section #eje;,b7d7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,beginning #bgj and inserting ,noncompliance letter4--,beginning #bgj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the drug or and inserting ,effect of noncompliance4--,the drug or2 and 7,b7 by striking 7except that the drug or biological product shall not be subject to action under section #cjc7 and inserting 7except that the drug or biological product shall be subject to action under section #cjc only if such person demonstrated a lack of due diligence in satisfying the applicable requirement72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not issue enforcement actions under section #cjc for failures under this subsection in the case of a drug or biological product that is no longer marketed4 4 7b7 ,due diligence ,section #eje;,b7d7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7d771 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,due diligence ,before the ,secretary may conclude that a person failed to submit or otherwise meet a requirement as described in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 issue a noncompliance letter pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 provide such person with a #de-;day period beginning on the date of receipt of such noncompliance letter to respond in writing as set forth in such paragraph2 and 7,c7 after reviewing such written response1 determine whether the person demonstrated a lack of due diligence in satisfying such requirement4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cjc7;f77#d77;,a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc7;f77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking or #eje-a and inserting #eje-a1 or #eje;,b4 7d7 ,transition rule ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may take enforcement action under section #cjc of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc7 only for failures described in section #eje;,b7d7 of such ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c7d77 that occur on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ffjc4 ,,fda report on ,,prea enforcement ,section #ejh7;b7 of the ,food and ,drug ,administration ,safety and ,innovation ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee;c-#a7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 1 including an evaluation of compliance with deadlines provided for in deferrals and deferral extensions22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ae71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 a listing of penalties1 settlements1 or payments under section #cjc of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cec7 for failure to comply with requirements under such section #eje;,b1 including1 for each penalty1 settlement1 or payment1 the name of the drug1 the sponsor thereof1 and the amount of the penalty1 settlement1 or payment imposed4 4 #ffjd4 ,extension of authority to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases 7a7 ,extension ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #ebi7;b7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff7b77 is amended by striking ,december #bj1 #bjbd1 unless and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi44 7b7 ,user fee payment ,section #ebi7;c77#d7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff7c77#d77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the priority review user fee required by this subsection shall be due upon the submission of a human drug application under section #eje7;b77#a7 or section #cea7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act for which the priority review voucher is used4 ,all other user fees associated with the human drug application shall be due as required by the ,secretary or under applicable law4 4 7c7 ,,gao report on effectiveness of rare pediatric disease priority voucher awards in incentivizing rare pediatric disease drug development 7#a7 ,,gao study 7,a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of the effectiveness of awarding rare pediatric disease priority vouchers under section #ebi of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff71 as amended by subsection 7a71 in the development of human drug products that treat or prevent rare pediatric diseases 7as defined in such section #ebi74 7,b7 ,contents of study ,in conducting the study under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine the following3 7i7 ,the indications for each drug or biological product that-- 7,i7 is the subject of a rare pediatric disease product application 7as defined in section #ebi of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff77 for which a priority review voucher was awarded2 and 7,,ii7 was approved under section #eje of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7 or licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb74 7ii7 ,whether1 and to what extent1 an unmet need related to the treatment or prevention of a rare pediatric disease was met through the approval or licensure of such a drug or biological product4 7iii7 ,the size of the company to which a priority review voucher was awarded under section #ebi of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff7 for such a drug or biological product4 7iv7 ,the value of such priority review voucher if transferred4 7v7 ,identification of each drug for which a priority review voucher awarded under such section #ebi was used4 7vi7 ,the size of the company using each priority review voucher awarded under such section #ebi4 7vii7 ,the length of the period of time between the date on which a priority review voucher was awarded under such section #ebi and the date on which it was used4 7viii7 ,whether1 and to what extent1 an unmet need related to the treatment or prevention of a rare pediatric disease was met through the approval under section #eje of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7 or licensure under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb7 of a drug for which a priority review voucher was used4 7ix7 ,whether1 and to what extent1 companies were motivated by the availability of priority review vouchers under section #ebi of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;ff7 to attempt to develop a drug for a rare pediatric disease4 7x7 ,whether1 and to what extent1 pediatric review vouchers awarded under such section were successful in stimulating development and expedited patient access to drug products for treatment or prevention of a rare pediatric disease that wouldn't otherwise take place without the incentive provided by such vouchers4 7xi7 ,the impact of such priority review vouchers on the workload1 review process1 and public health prioritization efforts of the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7xii7 ,any other incentives in ,federal law that exist for companies developing drugs or biological products described in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,report on findings ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #ffje4 ,limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ebg of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;cc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter following paragraph 7#b71 by striking same disease or condition and inserting same approved use or indication within such rare disease or condition2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking same rare disease or condition and inserting same approved use or indication for which such #g-year period applies to such already approved or licensed drug2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 relating to the approved use or indication1 after the needs2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking same rare disease or condition as the already approved drug and inserting same use or indication for which the already approved or licensed drug was approved or licensed2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,approved use or indication defined ,in this section1 the term approved use or indication means the use or indication approved under section #eje of this ,act or licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act for a drug designated under section #ebf for a rare disease or condition4 4 7b7 ,application of amendments ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any drug designated under section #ebf of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;bb71 regardless of the date on which the drug was so designated1 and regardless of the date on which the drug was approved under section #eje of such ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7 or licensed under section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb74 ,b ,united ,states-,abraham ,accords ,cooperation and ,security #ffaa4 ,establishment of ,abraham ,accords ,office within ,food and ,drug ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,chapter ,x of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajae4 ,abraham ,accords ,office 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 shall establish within the ,food and ,drug ,administration an office1 to be known as the ,abraham ,accords ,office1 to be headed by a director4 7b7 ,office ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the governments of ,abraham ,accords countries1 as well as appropriate ,united ,states ,government diplomatic and security personnel-- 7,a7 select the location of the ,abraham ,accords ,office in an ,abraham ,accords country2 and 7,b7 establish such office2 and 7#b7 assign to such office such personnel of the ,food and ,drug ,administration as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the functions of such office4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,abraham ,accords ,office1 shall-- 7#a7 after the ,abraham ,accords ,office is established-- 7,a7 as part of the ,food and ,drug ,administration's work to strengthen the international oversight of regulated commodities1 provide technical assistance to regulatory partners in ,abraham ,accords countries on strengthening regulatory oversight and converging regulatory requirements for the oversight of regulated products1 including good manufacturing practices and other issues relevant to manufacturing medical products that are regulated by the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 and 7,b7 facilitate interactions between the ,food and ,drug ,administration and interested parties in ,abraham ,accords countries1 including by sharing relevant information regarding ,united ,states regulatory pathways with such parties1 and facilitate feedback on the research1 development1 and manufacturing of products regulated in accordance with this ,act2 and 7#b7 carry out other functions and activities as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this section4 7d7 ,abraham ,accords country defined ,in this section1 the term ,abraham ,accords country means a country identified by the ,department of ,state as having signed the ,abraham ,accords ,declaration4 7e7 ,national security ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require any action inconsistent with a national security recommendation provided by the ,federal ,government4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the ,congress a report on the ,abraham ,accords ,office1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of how the ,office has advanced progress toward conformance with ,food and ,drug ,administration regulatory requirements by manufacturers in the ,abraham ,accords countries2 7,b7 a numerical count of parties that the ,office has helped facilitate interactions or feedback pursuant to section #ajae7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7as added by subsection 7a772 7,c7 a summary of technical assistance provided to regulatory partners in ,abraham ,accords countries pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 of such section #ajae7;c77#a72 and 7,d7 recommendations for increasing and improving coordination between the ,food and ,drug ,administration and entities in ,abraham ,accords countries4 7#b7 ,abraham ,accords country defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,abraham ,accords country has the meaning given such term in section #ajae7;d7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7as added by subsection 7a774 ,,vii ,lowering prescription drug costs #fgja4 ,oversight of pharmacy benefit management services 7a7 ,public ,health ,service ,act ,title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in part ,d 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#aaa et seq471 by adding at the end the following new section3 #bgii;,a-#aa4 ,oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services 7a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section 7referred to in this subsection and subsection 7b7 as the effective date71 a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 shall not enter into a contract1 including an extension or renewal of a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 with an applicable entity unless such applicable entity agrees to-- 7#a7 not limit or delay the disclosure of information to the group health plan 7including such a plan offered through a health insurance issuer7 in such a manner that prevents an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage from making the reports described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 provide the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer relevant information necessary to make the reports described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the effective date1 in the case of any contract between a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan and an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan or issuer1 including an extension or renewal of such a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a group health plan or health insurance issuer1 not less frequently than every #f months 7or1 at the request of a group health plan1 not less frequently than quarterly1 and under the same conditions1 terms1 and cost of the semiannual report under this subsection71 shall submit to the group health plan a report in accordance with this section4 ,each such report shall be made available to such group health plan in plain language1 in a machine-readable format1 and as the ,secretary may determine1 other formats4 ,each such report shall include the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information described ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the information described in this paragraph is1 with respect to drugs covered by a group health plan or group health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in connection with a group health plan during each reporting period-- 7,a7 in the case of a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan1 and is not offered as health insurance coverage1 or in the case of health insurance coverage for which the election under paragraph 7#c7 is made for the applicable reporting period-- 7i7 a list of drugs for which a claim was filed and1 with respect to each such drug on such list-- 7,i7 the contracted compensation paid by the group health plan or health insurance issuer for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code7 to the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 7,,ii7 the contracted compensation paid to the pharmacy1 by any entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer1 for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code72 7,,iii7 for each such claim1 the difference between the amount paid under subclause 7,i7 and the amount paid under subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 the proprietary name1 established name or proper name1 and the ,national ,drug ,code2 7,v7 for each claim for the drug 7including original prescriptions and refills7 and for each dosage unit of the drug for which a claim was filed1 the type of dispensing channel used to furnish the drug1 including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy2 7,,vi7 with respect to each drug dispensed1 for each type of dispensing channel 7including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy7-- 7aa7 whether such drug is a brand name drug or a generic drug1 and-- 7,,aa7 in the case of a brand name drug1 the wholesale acquisition cost1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7,,bb7 in the case of a generic drug1 the average wholesale price1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7bb7 the total number of-- 7,,aa7 prescription claims 7including original prescriptions and refills72 7,,bb7 participants and beneficiaries for whom a claim for such drug was filed through the applicable dispensing channel2 7,,cc7 dosage units and dosage units per fill of such drug2 and 7,,dd7 days supply of such drug per fill2 7,,vii7 the net price per course of treatment or single fill1 such as a #cj-;day supply or #ij-;day supply to the plan or coverage after rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration received from applicable entities2 7,,viii7 the total amount of out-of-pocket spending by participants and beneficiaries on such drug1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan or coverage1 or for which no claim is submitted under the plan or coverage2 7,,ix7 the total net spending on the drug2 7,x7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan or issuer from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 7,,xi7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of such drug or spending on such drug2 and 7,,xii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drug1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer71 to the participants and beneficiaries enrolled in such plan or coverage2 7ii7 a list of each therapeutic class 7as defined by the ,secretary7 for which a claim was filed under the group health plan or health insurance coverage during the reporting period1 and1 with respect to each such therapeutic class-- 7,i7 the total gross spending on drugs in such class before rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,ii7 the net spending in such class after such rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,iii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of drugs or drug spending2 7,,iv7 the average net spending per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply by the plan or by the issuer with respect to such coverage and its participants and beneficiaries1 among all drugs within the therapeutic class for which a claim was filed during the reporting period2 7,v7 the number of participants and beneficiaries who filled a prescription for a drug in such class1 including the ,national ,drug ,code for each such drug2 7,,vi7 if applicable1 a description of the formulary tiers and utilization mechanisms 7such as prior authorization or step therapy7 employed for drugs in that class2 and 7,,vii7 the total out-of-pocket spending under the plan or coverage by participants and beneficiaries1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan or coverage or for which no claim is submitted under the plan or coverage2 7iii7 with respect to any drug for which gross spending under the group health plan or health insurance coverage exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period or1 in the case that gross spending under the group health plan or coverage exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period with respect to fewer than #ej drugs1 with respect to the #ej prescription drugs with the highest spending during the reporting period-- 7,i7 a list of all other drugs in the same therapeutic class as such drug2 7,,ii7 if applicable1 the rationale for the formulary placement of such drug in that therapeutic category or class1 selected from a list of standard rationales established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with stakeholders2 and 7,,iii7 any change in formulary placement compared to the prior plan year2 and 7iv7 in the case that such plan or issuer 7or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan or issuer7 has an affiliated pharmacy or pharmacy under common ownership1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost sharing assistance incentives funded by an entity providing pharmacy benefit services-- 7,i7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in the plan or coverage to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies2 7,,ii7 the percentage of total prescriptions dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries in such plan or coverage2 and 7,,iii7 a list of all drugs dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries enrolled in such plan or coverage1 and1 with respect to each drug dispensed-- 7aa7 the amount charged1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 or per #ij-;day supply 7as applicable7 to the plan or issuer1 and to participants and beneficiaries2 7bb7 the median amount charged to such plan or issuer1 and the interquartile range of the costs1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 including amounts paid by the participants and beneficiaries1 when the same drug is dispensed by other pharmacies that are not affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity and that are included in the pharmacy network of such plan or coverage2 7cc7 the lowest cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply1 for each such drug1 including amounts charged to the plan or coverage and to participants and beneficiaries1 that is available from any pharmacy included in the network of such plan or coverage2 and 7dd7 the net acquisition cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 if such drug is subject to a maximum price discount2 and 7,b7 with respect to any group health plan1 including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan1 regardless of whether the plan or coverage is offered by a specified large employer or whether it is a specified large plan-- 7i7 a summary document for the group health plan that includes such information described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a71 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking71 that the ,secretary determines useful to group health plans for purposes of selecting pharmacy benefit management services1 such as an estimated net price to group health plan and participant or beneficiary1 a cost per claim1 the fee structure or reimbursement model1 and estimated cost per participant or beneficiary2 7ii7 a summary document for plans and issuers to provide to participants and beneficiaries1 which shall be made available to participants or beneficiaries upon request to their group health plan 7including in the case of group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan71 that-- 7,i7 contains such information described in clauses 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi71 as applicable1 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking7 that the ,secretary determines useful to participants or beneficiaries in better understanding the plan or coverage or benefits under such plan or coverage2 7,,ii7 contains only aggregate information2 and 7,,iii7 states that participants and beneficiaries may request specific1 claims-level information required to be furnished under subsection 7c7 from the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 and 7iii7 with respect to drugs covered by such plan or coverage during such reporting period-- 7,i7 the total net spending by the plan or coverage for all such drugs2 7,,ii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan or issuer from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 and 7,,iii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drugs1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer7 to participants and beneficiaries2 7iv7 amounts paid directly or indirectly in rebates1 fees1 or any other type of compensation 7as defined in section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77dd77,,aa7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act7 to brokerage firms1 brokers1 consultants1 advisors1 or any other individual or firm1 for-- 7,i7 the referral of the group health plan's or health insurance issuer's business to an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 including the identity of the recipient of such amounts2 7,,ii7 consideration of the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services by the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 or 7,,iii7 the retention of the entity by the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 7v7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in such plan or coverage to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies that are affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services under such plan or coverage1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost-sharing assistance incentives directly or indirectly funded by such entity2 and 7vi7 total gross spending on all drugs under the plan or coverage during the reporting period4 7#c7 ,opt-in for group health insurance coverage offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan ,in the case of group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or is a specified large plan1 such group health plan may1 on an annual basis1 for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section1 elect to require an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the health insurance issuer to submit to such group health plan a report that includes all of the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in addition to the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,privacy requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall report information under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under section #acdjb7;a7 of the ,health ,information ,technology for ,economic and ,clinical ,health ,act and consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif in part #afj and subparts ,a and ,e of part #afd of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,,hipaa privacy regulations7 and shall restrict the use and disclosure of such information according to such privacy regulations and such ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage that submits a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that such report contains only summary health information1 as defined in section #afd4ejd7;a7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,restrictions ,in carrying out this subsection1 a group health plan shall comply with section #afd4ejd7;f7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 and a plan sponsor shall act in accordance with the terms of the agreement described in such section4 7,c7 ,rule of construction 7i7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the requirements for the creation1 receipt1 maintenance1 or transmission of protected health information under the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7ii7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the application of any ,federal or ,state privacy or civil rights law1 including the ,,hipaa privacy regulations1 the ,genetic ,information ,nondiscrimination ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bcc7 7including the amendments made by such ,act71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf71 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d71 and title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e74 7,d7 ,written notice ,each plan year1 group health plans1 including with respect to group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan1 shall provide to each participant or beneficiary written notice informing the participant or beneficiary of the requirement for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage to submit reports to group health plans under paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 which may include incorporating such notification in plan documents provided to the participant or beneficiary1 or providing individual notification4 7,e7 ,limitation to business associates ,a group health plan receiving a report under paragraph 7#a7 may disclose such information only to the entity from which the report was received or to that entity's business associates as defined in section #afj4ajc of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 or as permitted by the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,f7 ,clarification regarding public disclosure of information ,nothing in this section shall prevent an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 from placing reasonable restrictions on the public disclosure of the information contained in a report described in paragraph 7#a71 except that such plan1 issuer1 or entity may not-- 7i7 restrict disclosure of such report to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,labor1 or the ,department of the ,treasury2 or 7ii7 prevent disclosure for the purposes of subsection 7c71 or any other public disclosure requirement under this section4 7,g7 ,limited form of report ,the ,secretary shall define through rulemaking a limited form of the report under paragraph 7#a7 required with respect to any group health plan established by a plan sponsor that is1 or is affiliated with1 a drug manufacturer1 drug wholesaler1 or other direct participant in the drug supply chain1 in order to prevent anti-competitive behavior4 7#e7 ,standard format and regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall specify through rulemaking a standard format for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage1 to submit reports required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,additional regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 through rulemaking1 promulgate any other final regulations necessary to implement the requirements of this section4 ,in promulgating such regulations1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 align the reporting requirements under this section with the reporting requirements under section #bgii;,a-#aj4 7c7 ,requirement ,to provide information to participants or beneficiaries ,a group health plan1 including with respect to group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan1 upon request of a participant or beneficiary1 shall provide to such participant or beneficiary-- 7#a7 the summary document described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77ii72 and 7#b7 the information described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i77,,iii7 with respect to a claim made by or on behalf of such participant or beneficiary4 7d7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enforce this section4 ,the enforcement authority under this subsection shall apply only with respect to group health plans 7including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan7 to which the requirements of subparts ,i and ,,ii of part ,a and part ,d apply in accordance with section #bgbb1 and with respect to entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plans and applicable entities providing services on behalf of such plans4 7#b7 ,failure to provide information ,a group health plan1 a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 or an applicable entity providing services on behalf of such a plan or issuer that violates subsection 7a72 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer that fails to provide the information required under subsection 7b72 or a group health plan that fails to provide the information required under subsection 7c71 shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty in the amount of #aj1jjj for each day during which such violation continues or such information is not disclosed or reported4 7#c7 ,false information ,a health insurance issuer1 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 or a third party administrator providing services on behalf of such issuer offered by a health insurance issuer that knowingly provides false information under this section shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed #ajj1jjj for each item of false information4 ,such civil monetary penalty shall be in addition to other penalties as may be prescribed by law4 7#d7 ,procedure ,the provisions of section #aabh;,a of the ,social ,security ,act1 other than subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and the first sentence of subsection 7c77#a7 of such section shall apply to civil monetary penalties under this subsection in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under such section4 7#e7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive penalties under paragraph 7#b71 or extend the period of time for compliance with a requirement of this section1 for an entity in violation of this section that has made a good-faith effort to comply with the requirements in this section4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a health insurance issuer1 group health plan1 entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer1 or other entity to restrict disclosure to1 or otherwise limit the access of1 the ,secretary to a report described in subsection 7b77#a7 or information related to compliance with subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 by such issuer1 plan1 or entity4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable entity ,the term applicable entity means-- 7,a7 an applicable group purchasing organization1 drug manufacturer1 distributor1 wholesaler1 rebate aggregator 7or other purchasing entity designed to aggregate rebates71 or associated third party2 7,b7 any subsidiary1 parent1 affiliate1 or subcontractor of a group health plan1 health insurance issuer1 entity that provides pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 or any entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 such other entity as the ,secretary may specify through rulemaking4 7#b7 ,applicable group purchasing organization ,the term applicable group purchasing organization means a group purchasing organization that is affiliated with or under common ownership with an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services4 7#c7 ,contracted compensation ,the term contracted compensation means the sum of any ingredient cost and dispensing fee for a drug 7inclusive of the out-of-pocket costs to the participant or beneficiary71 or another analogous compensation structure that the ,secretary may specify through regulations4 7#d7 ,gross spending ,the term gross spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan or health insurance coverage1 means the amount spent by a group health plan or health insurance issuer on prescription drug benefits1 calculated before the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#e7 ,net spending ,the term net spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan or health insurance coverage1 means the amount spent by a group health plan or health insurance issuer on prescription drug benefits1 calculated after the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#f7 ,plan sponsor ,the term plan sponsor has the meaning given such term in section #c7af77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7#g7 ,remuneration ,the term remuneration has the meaning given such term by the ,secretary through rulemaking1 which shall be reevaluated by the ,secretary every #e years4 7#h7 ,specified large employer ,the term specified large employer means1 in connection with a group health plan 7including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan7 established or maintained by a single employer1 with respect to a calendar year or a plan year1 as applicable1 an employer who employed an average of at least #ajj employees on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year and who employs at least #a employee on the first day of the calendar year or plan year4 7#i7 ,specified large plan ,the term specified large plan means a group health plan 7including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan7 established or maintained by a plan sponsor described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #c7af77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd that had an average of at least #ajj participants on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year1 as applicable4 7#aj7 ,wholesale acquisition cost ,the term wholesale acquisition cost has the meaning given such term in section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 2 and 7#b7 in section #bgbc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#bb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7other than section #bgii;,a-#aa7 after part ,d2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 7other than section #bgii;,a-#aa7 after part ,d2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7other than section #bgii;,a-#aa7 after part ,d2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 7other than section #bgii;,a-#aa7 after part ,d2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77ii71 by inserting 7other than section #bgii;,a-#aa7 after part ,d4 7b7 ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in subpart ,b of part #g 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aahe et seq471 by adding at the end the following3 #gbf4 ,oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services 7a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section 7referred to in this subsection and subsection 7b7 as the effective date71 a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 shall not enter into a contract1 including an extension or renewal of a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 with an applicable entity unless such applicable entity agrees to-- 7#a7 not limit or delay the disclosure of information to the group health plan 7including such a plan offered through a health insurance issuer7 in such a manner that prevents an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage from making the reports described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 provide the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer relevant information necessary to make the reports described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the effective date1 in the case of any contract between a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan and an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan or issuer1 including an extension or renewal of such a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a group health plan or health insurance issuer1 not less frequently than every #f months 7or1 at the request of a group health plan1 not less frequently than quarterly1 and under the same conditions1 terms1 and cost of the semiannual report under this subsection71 shall submit to the group health plan a report in accordance with this section4 ,each such report shall be made available to such group health plan in plain language1 in a machine-readable format1 and as the ,secretary may determine1 other formats4 ,each such report shall include the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information described ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the information described in this paragraph is1 with respect to drugs covered by a group health plan or group health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in connection with a group health plan during each reporting period-- 7,a7 in the case of a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan1 and is not offered as health insurance coverage1 or in the case of health insurance coverage for which the election under paragraph 7#c7 is made for the applicable reporting period-- 7i7 a list of drugs for which a claim was filed and1 with respect to each such drug on such list-- 7,i7 the contracted compensation paid by the group health plan or health insurance issuer for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code7 to the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 7,,ii7 the contracted compensation paid to the pharmacy1 by any entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer1 for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code72 7,,iii7 for each such claim1 the difference between the amount paid under subclause 7,i7 and the amount paid under subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 the proprietary name1 established name or proper name1 and the ,national ,drug ,code2 7,v7 for each claim for the drug 7including original prescriptions and refills7 and for each dosage unit of the drug for which a claim was filed1 the type of dispensing channel used to furnish the drug1 including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy2 7,,vi7 with respect to each drug dispensed1 for each type of dispensing channel 7including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy7-- 7aa7 whether such drug is a brand name drug or a generic drug1 and-- 7,,aa7 in the case of a brand name drug1 the wholesale acquisition cost1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7,,bb7 in the case of a generic drug1 the average wholesale price1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7bb7 the total number of-- 7,,aa7 prescription claims 7including original prescriptions and refills72 7,,bb7 participants and beneficiaries for whom a claim for such drug was filed through the applicable dispensing channel2 7,,cc7 dosage units and dosage units per fill of such drug2 and 7,,dd7 days supply of such drug per fill2 7,,vii7 the net price per course of treatment or single fill1 such as a #cj-;day supply or #ij-;day supply to the plan or coverage after rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration received from applicable entities2 7,,viii7 the total amount of out-of-pocket spending by participants and beneficiaries on such drug1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan or coverage1 or for which no claim is submitted under the plan or coverage2 7,,ix7 the total net spending on the drug2 7,x7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan or issuer from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 7,,xi7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of such drug or spending on such drug2 and 7,,xii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drug1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer71 to the participants and beneficiaries enrolled in such plan or coverage2 7ii7 a list of each therapeutic class 7as defined by the ,secretary7 for which a claim was filed under the group health plan or health insurance coverage during the reporting period1 and1 with respect to each such therapeutic class-- 7,i7 the total gross spending on drugs in such class before rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,ii7 the net spending in such class after such rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,iii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of drugs or drug spending2 7,,iv7 the average net spending per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply by the plan or by the issuer with respect to such coverage and its participants and beneficiaries1 among all drugs within the therapeutic class for which a claim was filed during the reporting period2 7,v7 the number of participants and beneficiaries who filled a prescription for a drug in such class1 including the ,national ,drug ,code for each such drug2 7,,vi7 if applicable1 a description of the formulary tiers and utilization mechanisms 7such as prior authorization or step therapy7 employed for drugs in that class2 and 7,,vii7 the total out-of-pocket spending under the plan or coverage by participants and beneficiaries1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan or coverage or for which no claim is submitted under the plan or coverage2 7iii7 with respect to any drug for which gross spending under the group health plan or health insurance coverage exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period or1 in the case that gross spending under the group health plan or coverage exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period with respect to fewer than #ej drugs1 with respect to the #ej prescription drugs with the highest spending during the reporting period-- 7,i7 a list of all other drugs in the same therapeutic class as such drug2 7,,ii7 if applicable1 the rationale for the formulary placement of such drug in that therapeutic category or class1 selected from a list of standard rationales established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with stakeholders2 and 7,,iii7 any change in formulary placement compared to the prior plan year2 and 7iv7 in the case that such plan or issuer 7or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan or issuer7 has an affiliated pharmacy or pharmacy under common ownership1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost sharing assistance incentives funded by an entity providing pharmacy benefit services-- 7,i7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in the plan or coverage to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies2 7,,ii7 the percentage of total prescriptions dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries in such plan or coverage2 and 7,,iii7 a list of all drugs dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries enrolled in such plan or coverage1 and1 with respect to each drug dispensed-- 7aa7 the amount charged1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 or per #ij-;day supply 7as applicable7 to the plan or issuer1 and to participants and beneficiaries2 7bb7 the median amount charged to such plan or issuer1 and the interquartile range of the costs1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 including amounts paid by the participants and beneficiaries1 when the same drug is dispensed by other pharmacies that are not affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity and that are included in the pharmacy network of such plan or coverage2 7cc7 the lowest cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply1 for each such drug1 including amounts charged to the plan or coverage and to participants and beneficiaries1 that is available from any pharmacy included in the network of such plan or coverage2 and 7dd7 the net acquisition cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 if such drug is subject to a maximum price discount2 and 7,b7 with respect to any group health plan1 including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan1 regardless of whether the plan or coverage is offered by a specified large employer or whether it is a specified large plan-- 7i7 a summary document for the group health plan that includes such information described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a71 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking71 that the ,secretary determines useful to group health plans for purposes of selecting pharmacy benefit management services1 such as an estimated net price to group health plan and participant or beneficiary1 a cost per claim1 the fee structure or reimbursement model1 and estimated cost per participant or beneficiary2 7ii7 a summary document for plans and issuers to provide to participants and beneficiaries1 which shall be made available to participants or beneficiaries upon request to their group health plan 7including in the case of group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan71 that-- 7,i7 contains such information described in clauses 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi71 as applicable1 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking7 that the ,secretary determines useful to participants or beneficiaries in better understanding the plan or coverage or benefits under such plan or coverage2 7,,ii7 contains only aggregate information2 and 7,,iii7 states that participants and beneficiaries may request specific1 claims-level information required to be furnished under subsection 7c7 from the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 and 7iii7 with respect to drugs covered by such plan or coverage during such reporting period-- 7,i7 the total net spending by the plan or coverage for all such drugs2 7,,ii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan or issuer from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 and 7,,iii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drugs1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer7 to participants and beneficiaries2 7iv7 amounts paid directly or indirectly in rebates1 fees1 or any other type of compensation 7as defined in section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77dd77,,aa77 to brokerage firms1 brokers1 consultants1 advisors1 or any other individual or firm1 for-- 7,i7 the referral of the group health plan's or health insurance issuer's business to an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 including the identity of the recipient of such amounts2 7,,ii7 consideration of the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services by the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 or 7,,iii7 the retention of the entity by the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 7v7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in such plan or coverage to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies that are affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services under such plan or coverage1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost-sharing assistance incentives directly or indirectly funded by such entity2 and 7vi7 total gross spending on all drugs under the plan or coverage during the reporting period4 7#c7 ,opt-in for group health insurance coverage offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan ,in the case of group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or is a specified large plan1 such group health plan may1 on an annual basis1 for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section1 elect to require an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the health insurance issuer to submit to such group health plan a report that includes all of the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in addition to the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,privacy requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall report information under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under section #acdjb7;a7 of the ,health ,information ,technology for ,economic and ,clinical ,health ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agicb7;a77 and consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif in part #afj and subparts ,a and ,e of part #afd of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,,hipaa privacy regulations7 and shall restrict the use and disclosure of such information according to such privacy regulations and such ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage that submits a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that such report contains only summary health information1 as defined in section #afd4ejd7;a7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,restrictions ,in carrying out this subsection1 a group health plan shall comply with section #afd4ejd7;f7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 and a plan sponsor shall act in accordance with the terms of the agreement described in such section4 7,c7 ,rule of construction 7i7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the requirements for the creation1 receipt1 maintenance1 or transmission of protected health information under the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7ii7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the application of any ,federal or ,state privacy or civil rights law1 including the ,,hipaa privacy regulations1 the ,genetic ,information ,nondiscrimination ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bcc7 7including the amendments made by such ,act71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf71 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d71 and title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e74 7,d7 ,written notice ,each plan year1 group health plans1 including with respect to group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan1 shall provide to each participant or beneficiary written notice informing the participant or beneficiary of the requirement for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage to submit reports to group health plans under paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 which may include incorporating such notification in plan documents provided to the participant or beneficiary1 or providing individual notification4 7,e7 ,limitation to business associates ,a group health plan receiving a report under paragraph 7#a7 may disclose such information only to the entity from which the report was received or to that entity's business associates as defined in section #afj4ajc of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 or as permitted by the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,f7 ,clarification regarding public disclosure of information ,nothing in this section shall prevent an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 from placing reasonable restrictions on the public disclosure of the information contained in a report described in paragraph 7#a71 except that such plan1 issuer1 or entity may not-- 7i7 restrict disclosure of such report to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,labor1 or the ,department of the ,treasury2 or 7ii7 prevent disclosure for the purposes of subsection 7c71 or any other public disclosure requirement under this section4 7,g7 ,limited form of report ,the ,secretary shall define through rulemaking a limited form of the report under paragraph 7#a7 required with respect to any group health plan established by a plan sponsor that is1 or is affiliated with1 a drug manufacturer1 drug wholesaler1 or other direct participant in the drug supply chain1 in order to prevent anti-competitive behavior4 7#e7 ,standard format and regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall specify through rulemaking a standard format for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage1 to submit reports required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,additional regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 through rulemaking1 promulgate any other final regulations necessary to implement the requirements of this section4 ,in promulgating such regulations1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 align the reporting requirements under this section with the reporting requirements under section #gbe4 7c7 ,requirement ,to provide information to participants or beneficiaries ,a group health plan1 including with respect to group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan1 upon request of a participant or beneficiary1 shall provide to such participant or beneficiary-- 7#a7 the summary document described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77ii72 and 7#b7 the information described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i77,,iii7 with respect to a claim made by or on behalf of such participant or beneficiary4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a health insurance issuer1 group health plan1 entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer1 or other entity to restrict disclosure to1 or otherwise limit the access of1 the ,secretary to a report described in subsection 7b77#a7 or information related to compliance with subsections 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 of this section or section #ejb7;c77#ac7 by such issuer1 plan1 or entity4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable entity ,the term applicable entity means-- 7,a7 an applicable group purchasing organization1 drug manufacturer1 distributor1 wholesaler1 rebate aggregator 7or other purchasing entity designed to aggregate rebates71 or associated third party2 7,b7 any subsidiary1 parent1 affiliate1 or subcontractor of a group health plan1 health insurance issuer1 entity that provides pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 or any entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 such other entity as the ,secretary may specify through rulemaking4 7#b7 ,applicable group purchasing organization ,the term applicable group purchasing organization means a group purchasing organization that is affiliated with or under common ownership with an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services4 7#c7 ,contracted compensation ,the term contracted compensation means the sum of any ingredient cost and dispensing fee for a drug 7inclusive of the out-of-pocket costs to the participant or beneficiary71 or another analogous compensation structure that the ,secretary may specify through regulations4 7#d7 ,gross spending ,the term gross spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan or health insurance coverage1 means the amount spent by a group health plan or health insurance issuer on prescription drug benefits1 calculated before the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#e7 ,net spending ,the term net spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan or health insurance coverage1 means the amount spent by a group health plan or health insurance issuer on prescription drug benefits1 calculated after the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#f7 ,plan sponsor ,the term plan sponsor has the meaning given such term in section #c7af77;,b74 7#g7 ,remuneration ,the term remuneration has the meaning given such term by the ,secretary through rulemaking1 which shall be reevaluated by the ,secretary every #e years4 7#h7 ,specified large employer ,the term specified large employer means1 in connection with a group health plan 7including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan7 established or maintained by a single employer1 with respect to a calendar year or a plan year1 as applicable1 an employer who employed an average of at least #ajj employees on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year and who employs at least #a employee on the first day of the calendar year or plan year4 7#i7 ,specified large plan ,the term specified large plan means a group health plan 7including group health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan7 established or maintained by a plan sponsor described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #c7af77;,b7 that had an average of at least #ajj participants on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year1 as applicable4 7#aj7 ,wholesale acquisition cost ,the term wholesale acquisition cost has the meaning given such term in section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#c;a7c77#f77;,b774 2 7,b7 in section #ejb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#f71 by striking or 7#i7 and inserting 7#i71 or 7#ac72 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking under subsection 7c77#i7 and inserting under paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#ac7 of subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,secretarial enforcement authority relating to oversight of pharmacy benefit management services 7,a7 ,failure to provide information ,the ,secretary may impose a penalty against a plan administrator of a group health plan1 a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 or an applicable entity 7as defined in section #gbf7;e77 that violates section #gbf7;a72 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer that fails to provide the information required under section #gbf7;b72 or any person who causes a group health plan to fail to provide the information required under section #gbf7;c71 in the amount of #aj1jjj for each day during which such violation continues or such information is not disclosed or reported4 7,b7 ,false information ,the ,secretary may impose a penalty against a plan administrator of a group health plan1 a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 or an applicable entity 7as defined in section #gbf7;e77 that knowingly provides false information under section #gbf1 in an amount not to exceed #ajj1jjj for each item of false information4 ,such penalty shall be in addition to other penalties as may be prescribed by law4 7,c7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive penalties under subparagraph 7,a71 or extend the period of time for compliance with a requirement of this section1 for an entity in violation of section #gbf that has made a good-faith effort to comply with the requirements of section #gbf4 2 and 7,c7 in section #gcb7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaia;a7a771 by striking section #gaa and inserting sections #gaa and #gbf4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gbe the following new item3 ,sec4 #gbf4 ,oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services4 4 7c7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 by adding at the end of subchapter ,b the following3 #ihbf4 ,oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services 7a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section 7referred to in this subsection and subsection 7b7 as the effective date71 a group health plan1 or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan1 shall not enter into a contract1 including an extension or renewal of a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 with an applicable entity unless such applicable entity agrees to-- 7#a7 not limit or delay the disclosure of information to the group health plan in such a manner that prevents an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan from making the reports described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 provide the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan relevant information necessary to make the reports described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,for plan years beginning on or after the effective date1 in the case of any contract between a group health plan and an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan1 including an extension or renewal of such a contract1 entered into on or after the effective date1 the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a group health plan1 not less frequently than every #f months 7or1 at the request of a group health plan1 not less frequently than quarterly1 and under the same conditions1 terms1 and cost of the semiannual report under this subsection71 shall submit to the group health plan a report in accordance with this section4 ,each such report shall be made available to such group health plan in plain language1 in a machine-readable format1 and as the ,secretary may determine1 other formats4 ,each such report shall include the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information described ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the information described in this paragraph is1 with respect to drugs covered by a group health plan during each reporting period-- 7,a7 in the case of a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan1 and is not offered as health insurance coverage1 or in the case of health insurance coverage for which the election under paragraph 7#c7 is made for the applicable reporting period-- 7i7 a list of drugs for which a claim was filed and1 with respect to each such drug on such list-- 7,i7 the contracted compensation paid by the group health plan for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code7 to the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan2 7,,ii7 the contracted compensation paid to the pharmacy1 by any entity providing pharmacy benefit management services or other applicable entity on behalf of the group health plan1 for each covered drug 7identified by the ,national ,drug ,code72 7,,iii7 for each such claim1 the difference between the amount paid under subclause 7,i7 and the amount paid under subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 the proprietary name1 established name or proper name1 and the ,national ,drug ,code2 7,v7 for each claim for the drug 7including original prescriptions and refills7 and for each dosage unit of the drug for which a claim was filed1 the type of dispensing channel used to furnish the drug1 including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy2 7,,vi7 with respect to each drug dispensed1 for each type of dispensing channel 7including retail1 mail order1 or specialty pharmacy7-- 7aa7 whether such drug is a brand name drug or a generic drug1 and-- 7,,aa7 in the case of a brand name drug1 the wholesale acquisition cost1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7,,bb7 in the case of a generic drug1 the average wholesale price1 listed as cost per days supply and cost per dosage unit1 on the date such drug was dispensed2 and 7bb7 the total number of-- 7,,aa7 prescription claims 7including original prescriptions and refills72 7,,bb7 participants and beneficiaries for whom a claim for such drug was filed through the applicable dispensing channel2 7,,cc7 dosage units and dosage units per fill of such drug2 and 7,,dd7 days supply of such drug per fill2 7,,vii7 the net price per course of treatment or single fill1 such as a #cj-;day supply or #ij-;day supply to the plan after rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration received from applicable entities2 7,,viii7 the total amount of out-of-pocket spending by participants and beneficiaries on such drug1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan1 or for which no claim is submitted under the plan2 7,,ix7 the total net spending on the drug2 7,x7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 7,,xi7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of such drug or spending on such drug2 and 7,,xii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drug1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer71 to the participants and beneficiaries enrolled in such plan2 7ii7 a list of each therapeutic class 7as defined by the ,secretary7 for which a claim was filed under the group health plan during the reporting period1 and1 with respect to each such therapeutic class-- 7,i7 the total gross spending on drugs in such class before rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,ii7 the net spending in such class after such rebates1 price concessions1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from applicable entities2 7,,iii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 from applicable entities1 in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration from such entities-- 7aa7 for claims incurred during the reporting period2 and 7bb7 that is related to utilization of drugs or drug spending2 7,,iv7 the average net spending per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply by the plan and its participants and beneficiaries1 among all drugs within the therapeutic class for which a claim was filed during the reporting period2 7,v7 the number of participants and beneficiaries who filled a prescription for a drug in such class1 including the ,national ,drug ,code for each such drug2 7,,vi7 if applicable1 a description of the formulary tiers and utilization mechanisms 7such as prior authorization or step therapy7 employed for drugs in that class2 and 7,,vii7 the total out-of-pocket spending under the plan by participants and beneficiaries1 including spending through copayments1 coinsurance1 and deductibles1 but not including any amounts spent by participants and beneficiaries on drugs not covered under the plan or for which no claim is submitted under the plan2 7iii7 with respect to any drug for which gross spending under the group health plan exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period or1 in the case that gross spending under the group health plan exceeded #aj1jjj during the reporting period with respect to fewer than #ej drugs1 with respect to the #ej prescription drugs with the highest spending during the reporting period-- 7,i7 a list of all other drugs in the same therapeutic class as such drug2 7,,ii7 if applicable1 the rationale for the formulary placement of such drug in that therapeutic category or class1 selected from a list of standard rationales established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with stakeholders2 and 7,,iii7 any change in formulary placement compared to the prior plan year2 and 7iv7 in the case that such plan 7or an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such plan7 has an affiliated pharmacy or pharmacy under common ownership1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost sharing assistance incentives funded by an entity providing pharmacy benefit services-- 7,i7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in the plan to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies2 7,,ii7 the percentage of total prescriptions dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries in such plan2 and 7,,iii7 a list of all drugs dispensed by such pharmacies to participants or beneficiaries enrolled in such plan1 and1 with respect to each drug dispensed-- 7aa7 the amount charged1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 or per #ij-;day supply 7as applicable7 to the plan1 and to participants and beneficiaries2 7bb7 the median amount charged to such plan1 and the interquartile range of the costs1 per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 including amounts paid by the participants and beneficiaries1 when the same drug is dispensed by other pharmacies that are not affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity and that are included in the pharmacy network of such plan2 7cc7 the lowest cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply and per #ij-;day supply1 for each such drug1 including amounts charged to the plan and to participants and beneficiaries1 that is available from any pharmacy included in the network of such plan2 and 7dd7 the net acquisition cost per dosage unit1 per #cj-;day supply1 and per #ij-;day supply1 if such drug is subject to a maximum price discount2 and 7,b7 with respect to any group health plan1 regardless of whether the plan is offered by a specified large employer or whether it is a specified large plan-- 7i7 a summary document for the group health plan that includes such information described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a71 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking71 that the ,secretary determines useful to group health plans for purposes of selecting pharmacy benefit management services1 such as an estimated net price to group health plan and participant or beneficiary1 a cost per claim1 the fee structure or reimbursement model1 and estimated cost per participant or beneficiary2 7ii7 a summary document for plans to provide to participants and beneficiaries1 which shall be made available to participants or beneficiaries upon request to their group health plan1 that-- 7,i7 contains such information described in clauses 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi71 as applicable1 as specified by the ,secretary through guidance1 program instruction1 or otherwise 7with no requirement of notice and comment rulemaking7 that the ,secretary determines useful to participants or beneficiaries in better understanding the plan or benefits under such plan2 7,,ii7 contains only aggregate information2 and 7,,iii7 states that participants and beneficiaries may request specific1 claims-level information required to be furnished under subsection 7c7 from the group health plan2 and 7iii7 with respect to drugs covered by such plan during such reporting period-- 7,i7 the total net spending by the plan for all such drugs2 7,,ii7 the total amount received1 or expected to be received1 by the plan from any applicable entity in rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration2 and 7,,iii7 to the extent feasible1 information on the total amount of remuneration for such drugs1 including copayment assistance dollars paid1 copayment cards applied1 or other discounts provided by each drug manufacturer 7or entity administering copayment assistance on behalf of such drug manufacturer7 to participants and beneficiaries2 7iv7 amounts paid directly or indirectly in rebates1 fees1 or any other type of compensation 7as defined in section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77dd77,,aa7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77dd77,,aa777 to brokerage firms1 brokers1 consultants1 advisors1 or any other individual or firm1 for-- 7,i7 the referral of the group health plan's business to an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 including the identity of the recipient of such amounts2 7,,ii7 consideration of the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services by the group health plan2 or 7,,iii7 the retention of the entity by the group health plan2 7v7 an explanation of any benefit design parameters that encourage or require participants and beneficiaries in such plan to fill prescriptions at mail order1 specialty1 or retail pharmacies that are affiliated with or under common ownership with the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services under such plan1 including mandatory mail and specialty home delivery programs1 retail and mail auto-refill programs1 and cost-sharing assistance incentives directly or indirectly funded by such entity2 and 7vi7 total gross spending on all drugs under the plan during the reporting period4 7#c7 ,opt-in for group health insurance coverage offered by a specified large employer or that is a specified large plan ,in the case of group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan that is offered by a specified large employer or is a specified large plan1 such group health plan may1 on an annual basis1 for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this section1 elect to require an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the health insurance issuer to submit to such group health plan a report that includes all of the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in addition to the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,privacy requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan shall report information under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under section #acdjb7;a7 of the ,health ,information ,technology for ,economic and ,clinical ,health ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agicb7;a77 and consistent with the privacy regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif in part #afj and subparts ,a and ,e of part #afd of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,,hipaa privacy regulations7 and shall restrict the use and disclosure of such information according to such privacy regulations and such ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,in general ,an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan that submits a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that such report contains only summary health information1 as defined in section #afd4ejd7;a7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,restrictions ,in carrying out this subsection1 a group health plan shall comply with section #afd4ejd7;f7 of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 and a plan sponsor shall act in accordance with the terms of the agreement described in such section4 7,c7 ,rule of construction 7i7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the requirements for the creation1 receipt1 maintenance1 or transmission of protected health information under the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7ii7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the application of any ,federal or ,state privacy or civil rights law1 including the ,,hipaa privacy regulations1 the ,genetic ,information ,nondiscrimination ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bcc7 7including the amendments made by such ,act71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf71 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d71 and title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e74 7,d7 ,written notice ,each plan year1 group health plans shall provide to each participant or beneficiary written notice informing the participant or beneficiary of the requirement for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the group health plan to submit reports to group health plans under paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 which may include incorporating such notification in plan documents provided to the participant or beneficiary1 or providing individual notification4 7,e7 ,limitation to business associates ,a group health plan receiving a report under paragraph 7#a7 may disclose such information only to the entity from which the report was received or to that entity's business associates as defined in section #afj4ajc of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 or as permitted by the ,,hipaa privacy regulations4 7,f7 ,clarification regarding public disclosure of information ,nothing in this section shall prevent an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan1 from placing reasonable restrictions on the public disclosure of the information contained in a report described in paragraph 7#a71 except that such plan or entity may not-- 7i7 restrict disclosure of such report to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,labor1 or the ,department of the ,treasury2 or 7ii7 prevent disclosure for the purposes of subsection 7c71 or any other public disclosure requirement under this section4 7,g7 ,limited form of report ,the ,secretary shall define through rulemaking a limited form of the report under paragraph 7#a7 required with respect to any group health plan established by a plan sponsor that is1 or is affiliated with1 a drug manufacturer1 drug wholesaler1 or other direct participant in the drug supply chain1 in order to prevent anti-competitive behavior4 7#e7 ,standard format and regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall specify through rulemaking a standard format for entities providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans1 to submit reports required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,additional regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 through rulemaking1 promulgate any other final regulations necessary to implement the requirements of this section4 ,in promulgating such regulations1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 align the reporting requirements under this section with the reporting requirements under section #ihbe4 7c7 ,requirement ,to provide information to participants or beneficiaries ,a group health plan1 upon request of a participant or beneficiary1 shall provide to such participant or beneficiary-- 7#a7 the summary document described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77ii72 and 7#b7 the information described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i77,,iii7 with respect to a claim made by or on behalf of such participant or beneficiary4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a health insurance issuer1 group health plan1 entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan or health insurance issuer1 or other entity to restrict disclosure to1 or otherwise limit the access of1 the ,secretary to a report described in subsection 7b77#a7 or information related to compliance with subsections 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 of this section or section #dihj;,d7g7 by such issuer1 plan1 or entity4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable entity ,the term applicable entity means-- 7,a7 an applicable group purchasing organization1 drug manufacturer1 distributor1 wholesaler1 rebate aggregator 7or other purchasing entity designed to aggregate rebates71 or associated third party2 7,b7 any subsidiary1 parent1 affiliate1 or subcontractor of a group health plan1 health insurance issuer1 entity that provides pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or issuer1 or any entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 such other entity as the ,secretary may specify through rulemaking4 7#b7 ,applicable group purchasing organization ,the term applicable group purchasing organization means a group purchasing organization that is affiliated with or under common ownership with an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services4 7#c7 ,contracted compensation ,the term contracted compensation means the sum of any ingredient cost and dispensing fee for a drug 7inclusive of the out-of-pocket costs to the participant or beneficiary71 or another analogous compensation structure that the ,secretary may specify through regulations4 7#d7 ,gross spending ,the term gross spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan1 means the amount spent by a group health plan on prescription drug benefits1 calculated before the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#e7 ,net spending ,the term net spending1 with respect to prescription drug benefits under a group health plan1 means the amount spent by a group health plan on prescription drug benefits1 calculated after the application of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 or other remuneration4 7#f7 ,plan sponsor ,the term plan sponsor has the meaning given such term in section #c7af77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7af77;,b774 7#g7 ,remuneration ,the term remuneration has the meaning given such term by the ,secretary1 through rulemaking1 which shall be reevaluated by the ,secretary every #e years4 7#h7 ,specified large employer ,the term specified large employer means1 in connection with a group health plan established or maintained by a single employer1 with respect to a calendar year or a plan year1 as applicable1 an employer who employed an average of at least #ajj employees on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year and who employs at least #a employee on the first day of the calendar year or plan year4 7#i7 ,specified large plan ,the term specified large plan means a group health plan established or maintained by a plan sponsor described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #c7af77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7af77;,b77 that had an average of at least #ajj participants on business days during the preceding calendar year or plan year1 as applicable4 7#aj7 ,wholesale acquisition cost ,the term wholesale acquisition cost has the meaning given such term in section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#c;a7c77#f77;,b774 2 7#b7 ,exception for certain group health plans ,section #ihca7;a77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting other than with respect to section #ihbf1 before any group health plan4 7#c7 ,enforcement ,section #dihj;,d of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,application to requirements imposed on certain entities providing pharmacy benefit management services ,in the case of any requirement under section #ihbf that applies with respect to an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of a group health plan1 any reference in this section to such group health plan 7and the reference in subsection 7e77#a7 to the employer7 shall be treated as including a reference to such entity4 4 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,b of chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #ihbf4 ,oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services44 #fgjb4 ,full rebate pass through to plan2 exception for innocent plan fiduciaries 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;b77#b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77viii7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,ii7 through 7,,iv7 as subclauses 7,,iii7 through 7,v71 respectively2 7,b7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting subclause 7,,iii72 and 7ii7 by striking subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 and inserting subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 ,pursuant to subsection 7a71 subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of section #djf7;a77#a7 shall not apply to a responsible plan fiduciary1 notwithstanding any failure to remit required amounts under subparagraph 7,c77i71 if the following conditions are met3 7aa7 ,the responsible plan fiduciary did not know that the covered service provider failed or would fail to make required remittances and reasonably believed that the covered service provider remitted such required amounts4 7bb7 ,the responsible plan fiduciary1 upon discovering that the covered service provider failed to remit the required amounts1 requests in writing that the covered service provider remit such amounts4 7cc7 ,if the covered service provider fails to comply with a written request described in subclause 7,,iii7 within #ij days of the request1 the responsible plan fiduciary notifies the ,secretary of the covered service provider's failure1 in accordance with subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 7i7 7,i7 ,for plan years beginning on or after the date that is #cj months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph 7referred to in this clause as the effective date71 no contract or arrangement or renewal or extension of a contract or arrangement1 entered into on or after the effective date1 for services between a covered plan and a covered service provider 7or between a sponsor of a covered plan and a covered service provider71 through a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 a third-party administrator1 an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services1 or other entity1 for pharmacy benefit management services1 is reasonable within the meaning of this paragraph unless such entity providing pharmacy benefit management services-- 7aa7 remits #ajj percent of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration received from any applicable entity that are related to utilization of drugs or drug spending under such health plan or health insurance coverage1 to the group health plan or1 in the case of a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan1 to the health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage on behalf of the plan2 and 7bb7 does not enter into any contract for pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of such a plan or coverage1 with an applicable entity unless #ajj percent of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration received under such contract that are related to the utilization of drugs or drug spending under such group health plan or health insurance coverage are remitted to the group health plan or1 in the case of a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan1 to the health insurance issuer on behalf of the plan by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services4 7,,ii7 ,nothing in subclause 7,i7 shall be construed to affect the term of a contract or arrangement1 as in effect on the effective date 7as described in such subclause71 except that such subclause shall apply to any renewal or extension of such a contract or arrangement entered into on or after such effective date1 as so described4 7ii7 ,with respect to such rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration-- 7,i7 the rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration under clause 7i77,i7 shall be-- 7aa7 remitted-- 7,,aa7 on a quarterly basis1 to the group health plan or1 in the case of a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan1 to the group health insurance issuer on behalf of the plan1 not later than #ij days after the end of each quarter2 or 7,,bb7 in the case of an underpayment in a remittance for a prior quarter1 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #ij days after notice of the underpayment is first given2 7bb7 fully disclosed and enumerated to the group health plan or health insurance issuer2 and 7cc7 returned to the covered service provider for pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the group health plan if any audit by a plan sponsor1 issuer or a third party designated by a plan sponsor1 indicates that the amounts received are in excess of correct amounts after such amounts have been paid to the group health plan1 in the amount of such excess2 7,,ii7 the ,secretary may issue regulations governing-- 7aa7 procedures for the remittance of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration under subclause 7,i77aa72 7bb7 any audit pursuant to this subparagraph2 and 7cc7 the timing1 manner1 and content of the disclosure of rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration under subclause 7,i77bb7 as well as any other information the ,secretary determines necessary for the responsible plan fiduciary to consider the reasonableness of the contract or arrangement 7provided that such information does not include personally identifiable health information or protected health information subject to established individual privacy and nondiscrimination requirements under law72 and 7,,iii7 the records of such rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 other remuneration1 and disclosures1 shall be available for audit by the plan 7or the plan sponsor1 issuer1 or a third party designated by a plan sponsor on behalf of the plan71 not less than once per plan year4 7iii7 ,to ensure that an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services is able to meet the requirements of clause 7ii77,i71 a rebate aggregator 7or other purchasing entity designed to aggregate rebates7 and an applicable group purchasing organization shall remit such rebates to the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services not later than #de days after the end of each quarter4 7iv7 ,a third-party administrator of a group health plan1 a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage1 or a covered service provider for pharmacy benefit management services under such health plan or health insurance coverage shall make rebate contracts with rebate aggregators or drug manufacturers available for audit by such plan1 subject to reasonable restrictions 7as determined by the ,secretary7 on confidentiality to prevent re-disclosure of such contracts or use of such information in audits for purposes unrelated to this section4 7v7 ,audits carried out under clauses 7ii77,,iii7 and 7iv7 shall be performed by an auditor selected by the responsible plan fiduciary4 ,payment for such auditors shall not be made1 whether directly or indirectly1 by the entity providing pharmacy benefit management services4 7vi7 ,nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to-- 7,i7 prohibit reasonable payments to entities offering pharmacy benefit management services for bona fide services using a fee structure not described in this subparagraph1 provided that such fees are transparent and quantifiable to group health plans and health insurance issuers2 7,,ii7 require a third-party administrator of a group health plan or covered service provider for pharmacy benefit management services under such health plan or health insurance coverage to remit bona fide service fees to the group health plan2 7,,iii7 limit the ability of a group health plan or health insurance issuer to pass through rebates1 fees1 alternative discounts1 and other remuneration to the participant or beneficiary2 7,,iv7 modify the requirements for the creation1 receipt1 maintenance1 or transmission of protected health information under the privacy regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif in part #afj and subparts ,a and ,e of part #afd of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,v7 limit any requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7vii7 ,for purposes of this subparagraph-- 7,i7 the terms applicable entity and applicable group purchasing organization have the meanings given such terms in section #gbf7;e72 7,,ii7 the terms covered plan1 covered service provider1 and responsible plan fiduciary have the meanings given such terms in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,iii7 the terms group health insurance coverage1 health insurance coverage1 and health insurance issuer have the meanings given such terms in section #gcc4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,subclause 7,,ii77aa7 of section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77viii7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77viii771 as amended by subsection 7a71 shall not be construed to relieve or limit a responsible plan fiduciary from the duty to monitor the practices of any covered service provider that contracts with the applicable covered plan1 including for the purposes of ensuring the reasonableness of compensation4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the terms covered plan1 covered service provider1 and responsible plan fiduciary have the meanings given such terms in section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77ii774 7c7 ,clarification of covered service provider 7#a7 ,services ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77bb7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77bb77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subitem 7,,aa7 by striking ,brokerage services1 and inserting ,services 7including brokerage services712 and 7,b7 in subitem 7,,bb7-- 7i7 by striking ,consulting1 and inserting ,other services12 and 7ii7 by striking related to the development or implementation of plan design and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting including any of the following3 plan design1 insurance or insurance product selection 7including vision and dental71 recordkeeping1 medical management1 benefits administration selection 7including vision and dental71 stop-loss insurance1 pharmacy benefit management services1 wellness design and management services1 transparency tools1 group purchasing organization agreements and services1 participation in and services from preferred vendor panels1 disease management1 compliance services1 employee assistance programs1 or third-party administration services1 or consulting services related to any such services44 7#b7 ,certain arrangements for pharmacy benefit management services considered as indirect 7,a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77i77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking requirements of this clause and inserting requirements of this subparagraph2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of applying section #djf7;a77#a77;,c7 with respect to a transaction described under this subparagraph or subparagraph 7,c71 a contract or arrangement for services between a covered plan and an entity providing services to the plan1 including a health insurance issuer providing health insurance coverage in connection with the covered plan1 in which such entity contracts1 in connection with such plan1 with a service provider for pharmacy benefit management services1 shall be considered an indirect furnishing of goods1 services1 or facilities between the covered plan and the service provider for pharmacy benefit management services acting as the party in interest44 7,b7 ,exemption ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77 of such ,act is amended by adding at the end the following3 7x7 ,a service provider for pharmacy benefit management services that is considered to indirectly furnish goods1 services1 or facilities to a covered plan1 as described in clause 7i77,i71 is entitled to relief with respect to a violation of this section provided the conditions for receiving such relief are satisfied4 4 7,c7 ,health insurance issuer and health insurance coverage defined ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77aa7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77aa77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end and the terms health insurance coverage and health insurance issuer have the meanings given such terms in section #gcc7;b74 7,d7 ,technical amendment ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77aa7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,i77aa77 is amended by inserting in after defined4 7,e7 ,regulatory authority ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b77iii7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#b77;,b77iii77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 7in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary addressing time1 manner1 and content of such disclosures71 after following4 #fgjc4 ,increasing transparency in generic drug applications 7a7 ,in general ,section #eje7;j77#c7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7;j77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 7i7 ,upon request 7in controlled correspondence or an analogous process7 by a person that has submitted or intends to submit an abbreviated application under this subsection for a drug that is required by regulation to contain one or more of the same inactive ingredients in the same concentrations as the listed drug referred to1 or for which the ,secretary determines there is a scientific justification for an approach that is in vitro1 in whole or in part1 to be used to demonstrate bioequivalence for a drug if such a drug contains one or more of the same inactive ingredients in the same concentrations as the listed drug referred to1 the ,secretary shall inform the person whether such drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed drug4 ,the ,secretary may also provide such information to such a person on the ,secretary's own initiative during the review of an abbreviated application under this subsection for such drug4 7ii7 ,notwithstanding section #cja7;j71 if the ,secretary determines that such drug is not qualitatively or quantitatively the same as the listed drug1 the ,secretary shall identify and disclose to the person-- 7,i7 the ingredient or ingredients that cause such drug not to be qualitatively or quantitatively the same as the listed drug2 and 7,,ii7 for any ingredient for which there is an identified quantitative deviation1 the amount of such deviation4 7iii7 ,if the ,secretary determines that such drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed drug1 the ,secretary shall not change or rescind such determination after the submission of an abbreviated application for such drug under this subsection unless-- 7,i7 the formulation of the listed drug has been changed and the ,secretary has determined that the prior listed drug formulation was withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness2 or 7,,ii7 the ,secretary makes a written determination that the prior determination must be changed because an error has been identified4 7iv7 ,if the ,secretary makes a written determination described in clause 7iii77,,ii71 the ,secretary shall provide notice and a copy of the written determination to the person making the request under clause 7i74 7v7 ,the disclosures authorized under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 are disclosures authorized by law1 including for purposes of section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,this subparagraph shall not otherwise be construed to authorize the disclosure of nonpublic qualitative or quantitative information about the ingredients in a listed drug1 or to affect the status1 if any1 of such information as trade secret or confidential commercial information for purposes of section #cja7;j7 of this ,act1 section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall issue draft guidance1 or update guidance1 describing how the ,secretary will determine whether a drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed drug 7as such terms are used in section #eje7;j77#c77;,h7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act1 as added by subsection 7a771 including with respect to assessing p,h adjusters4 7#b7 ,process ,in issuing guidance under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7,a7 publish draft guidance2 7,b7 provide a period of at least #fj days for comment on the draft guidance2 and 7,c7 after considering any comments received and not later than one year after the close of the comment period on the draft guidance1 publish final guidance4 7c7 ,applicability ,section #eje7;j77#c77;,h7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 applies beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 irrespective of the date on which the guidance required by subsection 7b7 is finalized4