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AN ACTTo promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) [15 U.S.C. 1601 note] Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Sec. 216. Sec. 217. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. Sec. 508. Sec. 509. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603.
SEC. 2. [12 U.S.C. 5365 note] DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate federal banking agency; company; depository institution; depository institution holding company.—The terms “appropriate Federal banking agency”, “company”, “depository institution”, and “depository institution holding company” have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813). (2) Bank holding company.—The term “bank holding company” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841).
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVING CONSUMER ACCESS TO MORTGAGE CREDIT </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129C(b)(2) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639c(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe harbor.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered institution</quotedText>’ means an insured depository institution or an insured credit union that, together with its affiliates, has less than $10,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured credit union</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured depository institution</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">interest-only</quotedText>’ means that, under the terms of the legal obligation, one or more of the periodic payments may be applied solely to accrued interest and not to loan principal; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">negative amortization</quotedText>’ means payment of periodic payments that will result in an increase in the principal balance under the terms of the legal obligation.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe harbor.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified mortgage</quotedText>’ includes any residential mortgage loan—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is originated and retained in portfolio by a covered institution;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is in compliance with the limitations with respect to prepayment penalties described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(3);</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is in compliance with the requirements of clause (vii) of subparagraph (A);</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that does not have negative amortization or interest-only features; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which the covered institution considers and documents the debt, income, and financial resources of the consumer in accordance with clause (iv); and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a residential mortgage loan described in subclause (I) shall be deemed to meet the requirements of subsection (a).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain transfers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A residential mortgage loan described in clause (ii)(I) shall not qualify for the safe harbor under clause (ii) if the legal title to the residential mortgage loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred to another person unless the residential mortgage loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to another person by reason of the bankruptcy or failure of a covered institution;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to a covered institution so long as the loan is retained in portfolio by the covered institution to which the loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pursuant to a merger of a covered institution with another person or the acquisition of a covered institution by another person or of another person by a covered institution, so long as the loan is retained in portfolio by the person to whom the loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to a wholly owned subsidiary of a covered institution, provided that, after the sale, assignment, or transfer, the residential mortgage loan is considered to be an asset of the covered institution for regulatory accounting purposes.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration and documentation requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The consideration and documentation requirements described in clause (ii)(I)(ee) shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not be construed to require compliance with, or documentation in accordance with, appendix Q to part 1026 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be construed to permit multiple methods of documentation.”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFEGUARDING ACCESS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129E(i)(2) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639e(i)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s102/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s102/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For purposes of</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s102/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction related to appraisal donations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a fee appraiser voluntarily donates appraisal services to an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions, such voluntary donation shall be considered customary and reasonable for the purposes of paragraph (1).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s103" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXEMPTION FROM APPRAISALS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN RURAL AREAS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1127">“SEC. SEC. 1127. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s3356">12 U.S.C. 3356</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXEMPTION FROM APPRAISALS OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN RURAL AREAS </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">mortgage originator</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transaction value</quotedText>’ means the amount of a loan or extension of credit, including a loan or extension of credit that is part of a pool of loans or extensions of credit.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appraisal Not Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d), notwithstanding any other provision of law, an appraisal in connection with a federally related transaction involving real property or an interest in real property is not required if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the real property or interest in real property is located in a rural area, as described in section 1026.35(b)(2)(iv)(A) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 3 days after the date on which the Closing Disclosure Form, made in accordance with the final rule of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z)</quotedText>’ (78 Fed. Reg. 79730 (December 31, 2013)), relating to the federally related transaction is given to the consumer, the mortgage originator or its agent, directly or indirectly—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has contacted not fewer than 3 State certified appraisers or State licensed appraisers, as applicable, on the mortgage originator’s approved appraiser list in the market area in accordance with part 226 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has documented that no State certified appraiser or State licensed appraiser, as applicable, was available within 5 business days beyond customary and reasonable fee and timeliness standards for comparable appraisal assignments, as documented by the mortgage originator or its agent;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the transaction value is less than $400,000; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the mortgage originator is subject to oversight by a Federal financial institutions regulatory agency.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sale, Assignment, or Transfer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A mortgage originator that makes a loan without an appraisal under the terms of subsection (b) shall not sell, assign, or otherwise transfer legal title to the loan unless—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred to another person by reason of the bankruptcy or failure of the mortgage originator;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loan is sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred to another person regulated by a Federal financial institutions regulatory agency, so long as the loan is retained in portfolio by the person;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sale, assignment, or transfer is pursuant to a merger of the mortgage originator with another person or the acquisition of the mortgage originator by another person or of another person by the mortgage originator; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sale, loan, or transfer is to a wholly owned subsidiary of the mortgage originator, provided that, after the sale, assignment, or transfer, the loan is considered to be an asset of the mortgage originator for regulatory accounting purposes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) shall not apply if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Federal financial institutions regulatory agency requires an appraisal under section 225.63(c), 323.3(c), 34.43(c), or 722.3(e) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loan is a high-cost mortgage, as defined in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Anti-Evasion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal financial institutions regulatory agency shall ensure that any mortgage originator that the Federal financial institutions regulatory agency oversees that makes a significant amount of loans under subsection (b) is complying with the requirements of subsection (b)(2) with respect to each loan.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT ADJUSTMENT AND STUDY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 (12 U.S.C. 2803) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemptions.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closed-end mortgage loans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to an insured depository institution or insured credit union, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the insured depository institution or insured credit union originated fewer than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Open-end lines of credit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to an insured depository institution or insured credit union, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the insured depository institution or insured credit union originated fewer than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an insured depository institution shall comply with paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) if the insured depository institution has received a rating of ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">needs to improve record of meeting community credit needs</quotedText>’ during each of its 2 most recent examinations or a rating of ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">substantial noncompliance in meeting community credit needs</quotedText>’ on its most recent examination under section 807(b)(2) of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (12 U.S.C. 2906(b)(2)).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">“(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured credit union</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured depository institution</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lookback Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not earlier than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to evaluate the impact of the amendments made by subsection (a) on the amount of data available under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 (12 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) at the national and local level.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that includes the findings and conclusions of the Comptroller General with respect to the study required under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s104/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(2)(A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(3)(A)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CREDIT UNION RESIDENTIAL LOANS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s105/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal From Member Business Loan Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 107A(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)(i)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that is the primary residence of a member</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s105/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1757a">12 U.S.C. 1757a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendment made by this section shall preclude the National Credit Union Administration from treating an extension of credit that is fully secured by a lien on a 1- to 4-family dwelling that is not the primary residence of a member as a member business loan for purposes other than the member business loan limitation requirements under section 107A of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO JOBS FOR LOAN ORIGINATORS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s106/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1518">“SEC. SEC. 1518. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5117">12 U.S.C. 5117</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION OF LOAN ORIGINATORS </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">application State</quotedText>’ means a State in which a registered loan originator or a State-licensed loan originator seeks to be licensed.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State-licensed mortgage company.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State-licensed mortgage company</quotedText>’ means an entity that is licensed or registered under the law of any State to engage in residential mortgage loan origination and processing activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Authority To Originate Loans for Loan Originators Moving From a Depository Institution to a Non-Depository Institution.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon becoming employed by a State-licensed mortgage company, an individual who is a registered loan originator shall be deemed to have temporary authority to act as a loan originator in an application State for the period described in paragraph (2) if the individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not had—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an application for a loan originator license denied; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a loan originator license revoked or suspended in any governmental jurisdiction;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not been subject to, or served with, a cease and desist order—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in any governmental jurisdiction; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under section 1514(c);</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that would preclude licensure under the law of the application State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has submitted an application to be a State-licensed loan originator in the application State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was registered in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as a loan originator during the 1-year period preceding the date on which the information required under section 1505(a) is submitted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period described in this paragraph shall begin on the date on which an individual described in paragraph (1) submits the information required under section 1505(a) and shall end on the earliest of the date—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the individual withdraws the application to be a State-licensed loan originator in the application State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the application State denies, or issues a notice of intent to deny, the application;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the application State grants a State license; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is 120 days after the date on which the individual submits the application, if the application is listed on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as incomplete.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Authority To Originate Loans for State-Licensed Loan Originators Moving Interstate.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State-licensed loan originator shall be deemed to have temporary authority to act as a loan originator in an application State for the period described in paragraph (2) if the State-licensed loan originator—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of subsection (b)(1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed by a State-licensed mortgage company in the application State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was licensed in a State that is not the application State during the 30-day period preceding the date on which the information required under section 1505(a) was submitted in connection with the application submitted to the application State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period described in this paragraph shall begin on the date on which the State-licensed loan originator submits the information required under section 1505(a) in connection with the application submitted to the application State and end on the earliest of the date—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the State-licensed loan originator withdraws the application to be a State-licensed loan originator in the application State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the application State denies, or issues a notice of intent to deny, the application;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on which the application State grants a State license; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is 120 days after the date on which the State-licensed loan originator submits the application, if the application is listed on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as incomplete.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employer of loan originators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person employing an individual who is deemed to have temporary authority to act as a loan originator in an application State under this section shall be subject to the requirements of this title and to applicable State law to the same extent as if that individual was a State-licensed loan originator licensed by the application State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Engaging in mortgage loan activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any individual who is deemed to have temporary authority to act as a loan originator in an application State under this section and who engages in residential mortgage loan origination activities shall be subject to the requirements of this title and to applicable State law to the same extent as if that individual was a State-licensed loan originator licensed by the application State.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s106/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of Contents Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1(b) of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 4501 note) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1517 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 1518.</designator><label> Employment transition of loan originators.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s106/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Liability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1513 of the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5112) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">persons who are loan originators or are applying for licensing or registration as loan originators.</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“persons who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have applied, are applying, or are licensed or registered through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">work in an industry with respect to which persons were licensed or registered through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry on the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s106/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5112">12 U.S.C. 5112 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTING ACCESS TO MANUFACTURED HOMES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s107/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating the second subsection (cc) (relating to definitions relating to mortgage origination and residential mortgage loans) and subsection (dd) as subsections (dd) and (ee), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s107/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) of subsection (dd), as so redesignated, by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include any person who is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not otherwise described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and who performs purely administrative or clerical tasks on behalf of a person who is described in any such subparagraph; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a retailer of manufactured or modular homes or an employee of the retailer if the retailer or employee, as applicable—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not receive compensation or gain for engaging in activities described in subparagraph (A) that is in excess of any compensation or gain received in a comparable cash transaction;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">discloses to the consumer—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in writing any corporate affiliation with any creditor; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the retailer has a corporate affiliation with any creditor, at least 1 unaffiliated creditor; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not directly negotiate with the consumer or lender on loan terms (including rates, fees, and other costs).”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESCROW REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONS. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129D of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Board</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Board</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Bureau</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of loans held by smaller institutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau shall, by regulation, exempt from the requirements of subsection (a) any loan made by an insured depository institution or an insured credit union secured by a first lien on the principal dwelling of a consumer if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the insured depository institution or insured credit union has assets of $10,000,000,000 or less;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the preceding calendar year, the insured depository institution or insured credit union and its affiliates originated 1,000 or fewer loans secured by a first lien on a principal dwelling; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the transaction satisfies the criteria in sections 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(A), 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(D), and 1026.35(b)(2)(v) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s108/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insured credit union.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured credit union</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insured depository institution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured depository institution</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NO WAIT FOR LOWER MORTGAGE RATES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129(b) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No wait for lower rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a creditor extends to a consumer a second offer of credit with a lower annual percentage rate, the transaction may be consummated without regard to the period specified in paragraph (1) with respect to the second offer.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that, whereas the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a final rule entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z)</quotedText>” (78 Fed. Reg. 79730 (December 31, 2013)) (in this subsection referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TRID Rule</quotedText>”) to combine the disclosures a consumer receives in connection with applying for and closing on a mortgage loan, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection should endeavor to provide clearer, authoritative guidance on—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicability of the TRID Rule to mortgage assumption transactions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicability of the TRID Rule to construction-to-permanent home loans, and the conditions under which those loans can be properly originated; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tI/s109/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which lenders can rely on model disclosures published by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection without liability if recent changes to regulations are not reflected in the sample TRID Rule forms published by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATORY RELIEF AND PROTECTING CONSUMER ACCESS TO CREDIT </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5371">12 U.S.C. 5371 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CAPITAL SIMPLIFICATION FOR QUALIFYING COMMUNITY BANKS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community bank leverage ratio.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Community Bank Leverage Ratio</quotedText>” means the ratio of the tangible equity capital of a qualifying community bank, as reported on the qualifying community bank’s applicable regulatory filing with the qualifying community bank’s appropriate Federal banking agency, to the average total consolidated assets of the qualifying community bank, as reported on the qualifying community bank’s applicable regulatory filing with the qualifying community bank’s appropriate Federal banking agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Generally applicable leverage capital requirements; generally applicable risk-based capital requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">generally applicable leverage capital requirements</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">generally applicable risk-based capital requirements</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 171(a) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5371(a)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying community bank.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Asset threshold.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualifying community bank</quotedText>” means a depository institution or depository institution holding company with total consolidated assets of less than $10,000,000,000.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk profile.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies may determine that a depository institution or depository institution holding company (or a class of depository institutions or depository institution holding companies) described in subparagraph (A) is not a qualifying community bank based on the depository institution’s or depository institution holding company’s risk profile, which shall be based on consideration of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">off-balance sheet exposures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">trading assets and liabilities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">total notional derivatives exposures; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/a/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other factors as the appropriate Federal banking agencies determine appropriate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community Bank Leverage Ratio.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall, through notice and comment rule making under section 553 of title 5, United States Code—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of not less than 8 percent and not more than 10 percent for qualifying community banks; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish procedures for treatment of a qualifying community bank that has a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that falls below the percentage developed under paragraph (1) after exceeding the percentage developed under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital Compliance.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any qualifying community bank that exceeds the Community Bank Leverage Ratio developed under subsection (b)(1) shall be considered to have met—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the generally applicable leverage capital requirements and the generally applicable risk-based capital requirements;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a qualifying community bank that is a depository institution, the capital ratio requirements that are required in order to be considered well capitalized under section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831o) and any regulation implementing that section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other capital or leverage requirements to which the qualifying community bank is subject.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in paragraph (1) shall limit the authority of the appropriate Federal banking agencies as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with the applicable State bank supervisors in carrying out this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s201/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify the applicable State bank supervisor of any qualifying community bank that it supervises that exceeds, or does not exceed after previously exceeding, the Community Bank Leverage ratio developed under subsection (b)(1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITED EXCEPTION FOR RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831f) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited Exception for Reciprocal Deposits.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reciprocal deposits of an agent institution shall not be considered to be funds obtained, directly or indirectly, by or through a deposit broker to the extent that the total amount of such reciprocal deposits does not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000,000; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an amount equal to 20 percent of the total liabilities of the agent institution.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agent institution.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agent institution</quotedText>’ means an insured depository institution that places a covered deposit through a deposit placement network at other insured depository institutions in amounts that are less than or equal to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount, specifying the interest rate to be paid for such amounts, if the insured depository institution—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">when most recently examined under section 10(d) was found to have a composite condition of outstanding or good; and</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is well capitalized;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has obtained a waiver pursuant to subsection (c); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not receive an amount of reciprocal deposits that causes the total amount of reciprocal deposits held by the agent institution to be greater than the average of the total amount of reciprocal deposits held by the agent institution on the last day of each of the 4 calendar quarters preceding the calendar quarter in which the agent institution was found not to have a composite condition of outstanding or good or was determined to be not well capitalized.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered deposit.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered deposit</quotedText>’ means a deposit that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is submitted for placement through a deposit placement network by an agent institution; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not consist of funds that were obtained for the agent institution, directly or indirectly, by or through a deposit broker before submission for placement through a deposit placement network.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deposit placement network.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">deposit placement network</quotedText>’ means a network in which an insured depository institution participates, together with other insured depository institutions, for the processing and receipt of reciprocal deposits.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Network member bank.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">network member bank</quotedText>’ means an insured depository institution that is a member of a deposit placement network.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reciprocal deposits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reciprocal deposits</quotedText>’ means deposits received by an agent institution through a deposit placement network with the same maturity (if any) and in the same aggregate amount as covered deposits placed by the agent institution in other network member banks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Well capitalized.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">well capitalized</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 38(b)(1).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest Rate Restriction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831f) is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction on Interest Rate Paid.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agent institution</quotedText>’, ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reciprocal deposits</quotedText>’, and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">well capitalized</quotedText>’ have the meanings given those terms in subsection (i); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered insured depository institution</quotedText>’ means an insured depository institution that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under subsection (c) or (d), accepts funds obtained, directly or indirectly, by or through a deposit broker; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">while acting as an agent institution under subsection (i), accepts reciprocal deposits while not well capitalized.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered insured depository institution may not pay a rate of interest on funds or reciprocal deposits described in paragraph (1) that, at the time that the funds or reciprocal deposits are accepted, significantly exceeds the limit set forth in paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limit on interest rates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limit on the rate of interest referred to in paragraph (2) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate paid on deposits of similar maturity in the normal market area of the covered insured depository institution for deposits accepted in the normal market area of the covered insured depository institution; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national rate paid on deposits of comparable maturity, as established by the Corporation, for deposits accepted outside the normal market area of the covered insured depository institution.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMUNITY BANK RELIEF. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13(h)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1851(h)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as clauses (i) through (iv), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), as so redesignated, in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution that functions solely in a trust or fiduciary capacity, if—</quotedText>” and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“institution—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that functions solely in a trust or fiduciary capacity, if—”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv)(II), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s203/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that does not have and is not controlled by a company that has—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">more than $10,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">total trading assets and trading liabilities, as reported on the most recent applicable regulatory filing filed by the institution, that are more than 5 percent of total consolidated assets.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REMOVING NAMING RESTRICTIONS. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1851) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s204/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(1)(G)(vi), by inserting before the semicolon the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“, except that the hedge fund or private equity fund may share the same name or a variation of the same name as a banking entity that is an investment adviser to the hedge fund or private equity fund, if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such investment adviser is not an insured depository institution, a company that controls an insured depository institution, or a company that is treated as a bank holding company for purposes of section 8 of the International Banking Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3106);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such investment adviser does not share the same name or a variation of the same name as an insured depository institution, any company that controls an insured depository institution, or any company that is treated as a bank holding company for purposes of section 8 of the International Banking Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3106); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such name does not contain the word ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bank”</quotedText>’</content> </subclause></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s204/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)(5)(C), by inserting before the period the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, except as permitted under subsection (d)(1)(G)(vi)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT FORM CALL REPORTS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7(a) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short form reporting.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall issue regulations that allow for a reduced reporting requirement for a covered depository institution when the institution makes the first and third report of condition for a year, as required under paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered depository institution</quotedText>’ means an insured depository institution that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has less than $5,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies such other criteria as the appropriate Federal banking agencies determine appropriate.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s206" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OPTION FOR FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS TO OPERATE AS COVERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Home Owners’ Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1461 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 5 (12 U.S.C. 1464) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5A">“SEC. SEC. 5A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1464a">12 U.S.C. 1464a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELECTION TO OPERATE AS A COVERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered savings association</quotedText>’ means a Federal savings association that makes an election that is approved under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with the rules issued under subsection (f), a Federal savings association with total consolidated assets equal to or less than $20,000,000,000, as reported by the association to the Comptroller as of December 31, 2017, may elect to operate as a covered savings association by submitting a notice to the Comptroller of that election.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal savings association shall be deemed to be approved to operate as a covered savings association beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Comptroller receives the notice submitted under paragraph (1), unless the Comptroller notifies the Federal savings association that the Federal savings association is not eligible.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights and Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as otherwise provided in this section, a covered savings association shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have the same rights and privileges as a national bank that has the main office of the national bank situated in the same location as the home office of the covered savings association; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, liabilities, conditions, and limitations that would apply to a national bank described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Covered Savings Associations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered savings association shall be treated as a Federal savings association for the purposes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of governance of the covered savings association, including incorporation, bylaws, boards of directors, shareholders, and distribution of dividends;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of consolidation, merger, dissolution, conversion (including conversion to a stock bank or to another charter), conservatorship, and receivership; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determined by regulation of the Comptroller.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing Branches.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered savings association may continue to operate any branch or agency that the covered savings association operated on the date on which an election under subsection (b) is approved.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule Making.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller shall issue rules to carry out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that establish streamlined standards and procedures that clearly identify required documentation and timelines for an election under subsection (b);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that require a Federal savings association that makes an election under subsection (b) to identify specific assets and subsidiaries that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not conform to the requirements for assets and subsidiaries of a national bank; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are held by the Federal savings association on the date on which the Federal savings association submits a notice of the election;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that establish—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transition process for bringing the assets and subsidiaries described in paragraph (2) into conformance with the requirements for a national bank; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for allowing the Federal savings association to submit to the Comptroller an application to continue to hold assets and subsidiaries described in paragraph (2) after electing to operate as a covered savings association;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that establish standards and procedures to allow a covered savings association to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminate an election under subsection (b) after an appropriate period of time; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a subsequent election under subsection (b) after terminating an election under subparagraph (A);</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that clarify requirements for the treatment of covered savings associations, including the provisions of law that apply to covered savings associations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as the Comptroller determines necessary in the interests of safety and soundness.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grandfathered Covered Savings Associations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the rules issued under subsection (f), a covered savings association may continue to operate as a covered savings association if, after the date on which the election is made under subsection (b), the covered savings association has total consolidated assets greater than $20,000,000,000.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SMALL BANK HOLDING COMPANY POLICY STATEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5371">12 U.S.C. 5371 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings and loan holding company.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">savings and loan holding company</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 10(a) of the Home Owners’ Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1467a(a)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5371">12 U.S.C. 5371 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Changes Required to Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board shall revise appendix C to part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement</quotedText>”), to raise the consolidated asset threshold under that appendix from $1,000,000,000 to $3,000,000,000 for any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not engaged in significant nonbanking activities either directly or through a nonbank subsidiary;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not conduct significant off-balance sheet activities (including securitization and asset management or administration) either directly or through a nonbank subsidiary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not have a material amount of debt or equity securities outstanding (other than trust preferred securities) that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5371">12 U.S.C. 5371 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may exclude any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company, regardless of asset size, from the revision under subsection (b) if the Board determines that such action is warranted for supervisory purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s207/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 171(b)(5) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of appendix C to part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement</quotedText>’).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF THE EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 602 (12 U.S.C. 4001)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (20), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, located in the United States,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">ATM</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (21), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Puerto Rico,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (23), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Puerto Rico,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 603(d)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A)), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Puerto Rico,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s208/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SMALL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small Public Housing Agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title I of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="38">“SEC. SEC. 38. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SMALL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Housing voucher program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">housing voucher program</quotedText>’ means a program for tenant-based assistance under section 8.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small public housing agency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small public housing agency</quotedText>’ means a public housing agency—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which the sum of the number of public housing dwelling units administered by the agency and the number of vouchers under section 8(o) administered by the agency is 550 or fewer; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that predominantly operates in a rural area, as described in section 1026.35(b)(2)(iv)(A) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Troubled small public housing agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">troubled small public housing agency</quotedText>’ means a small public housing agency designated by the Secretary as a troubled small public housing agency under subsection (c)(3).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, a small public housing agency shall be subject to the same requirements as a public housing agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Inspections and Evaluations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public housing projects.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frequency of inspections by secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out an inspection of the physical condition of a small public housing agency’s public housing projects not more frequently than once every 3 years, unless the agency has been designated by the Secretary as a troubled small public housing agency based on deficiencies in the physical condition of its public housing projects. Nothing contained in this subparagraph relieves the Secretary from conducting lead safety inspections or assessments in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary under section 302 of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall apply to small public housing agencies the same standards for the acceptable condition of public housing projects that apply to projects assisted under section 8.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Housing voucher program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as required by section 8(o)(8)(F), a small public housing agency administering assistance under section 8(o) shall make periodic physical inspections of each assisted dwelling unit not less frequently than once every 3 years to determine whether the unit is maintained in accordance with the requirements under section 8(o)(8)(A). Nothing contained in this paragraph relieves a small public housing agency from conducting lead safety inspections or assessments in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary under section 302 of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Troubled small public housing agencies.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public housing program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may designate a small public housing agency as a troubled small public housing agency with respect to the public housing program of the small public housing agency if the Secretary determines that the agency has failed to maintain the public housing units of the small public housing agency in a satisfactory physical condition, based upon an inspection conducted by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Housing voucher program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may designate a small public housing agency as a troubled small public housing agency with respect to the housing voucher program of the small public housing agency if the Secretary determines that the agency has failed to comply with the inspection requirements under paragraph (2).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish an appeals process under which a small public housing agency may dispute a designation as a troubled small public housing agency.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Official.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appeals process established under clause (i) shall provide for a decision by an official who has not been involved, and is not subordinate to a person who has been involved, in the original determination to designate a small public housing agency as a troubled small public housing agency.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrective action agreement.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which a small public housing agency is designated as a troubled public housing agency under subparagraph (A) or (B), the Secretary and the small public housing agency shall enter into a corrective action agreement under which the small public housing agency shall undertake actions to correct the deficiencies upon which the designation is based.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms of agreement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A corrective action agreement entered into under clause (i) shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a term of 1 year, and shall be renewable at the option of the Secretary;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide, where feasible, for technical assistance to assist the public housing agency in curing its deficiencies;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconsideration of the designation of the small public housing agency as a troubled small public housing agency not less frequently than annually; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">termination of the agreement when the Secretary determines that the small public housing agency is no longer a troubled small public housing agency; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide that in the event of substantial noncompliance by the small public housing agency under the agreement, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contract with another public housing agency or a private entity to manage the public housing of the troubled small public housing agency;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withhold funds otherwise distributable to the troubled small public housing agency;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assume possession of, and direct responsibility for, managing the public housing of the troubled small public housing agency;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">petition for the appointment of a receiver, in accordance with section 6(j)(3)(A)(ii); and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">exercise any other remedy available to the Secretary in the event of default under the public housing annual contributions contract entered into by the small public housing agency under section 5.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit the Secretary from taking any emergency action necessary to protect Federal financial resources or the health or safety of residents of public housing projects.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of Administrative Burdens.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a small public housing agency shall be exempt from any environmental review requirements with respect to a development or modernization project having a total cost of not more than $100,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Streamlined procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, by rule, establish streamlined procedures for environmental reviews of small public housing agency development and modernization projects having a total cost of more than $100,000.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Energy Conservation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9(e)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freeze of consumption levels.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A small public housing agency, as defined in section 38(a), may elect to be paid for its utility and waste management costs under the formula for a period, at the discretion of the small public housing agency, of not more than 20 years based on the small public housing agency’s average annual consumption during the 3-year period preceding the year in which the election is made (in this subparagraph referred to as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumption base level</quotedText>’).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial adjustment in consumption base level.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make an initial one-time adjustment in the consumption base level to account for differences in the heating degree day average over the most recent 20-year period compared to the average in the consumption base level.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustments in consumption base level.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make adjustments in the consumption base level to account for an increase or reduction in units, a change in fuel source, a change in resident controlled electricity consumption, or for other reasons.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All cost savings resulting from an election made by a small public housing agency under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall accrue to the small public housing agency; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be used for any public housing purpose at the discretion of the small public housing agency.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Third parties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A small public housing agency making an election under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may use, but shall not be required to use, the services of a third party in its energy conservation program; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall have the sole discretion to determine the source, and terms and conditions, of any financing used for its energy conservation program.”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437k">42 U.S.C. 1437k note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting by Agencies Operating in Consortia.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall develop and deploy all electronic information systems necessary to accommodate full consolidated reporting by public housing agencies, as defined in section 3(b)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6)), electing to operate in consortia under section 13(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437k(a)).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437g">42 U.S.C. 1437g note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s209/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437d">42 U.S.C. 1437d note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Shared Waiting Lists.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall make available to interested public housing agencies and owners of multifamily properties receiving assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development 1 or more software programs that will facilitate the voluntary use of a shared waiting list by multiple public housing agencies or owners receiving assistance, and shall publish on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development procedural guidance for implementing shared waiting lists that includes information on how to obtain the software.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s210" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXAMINATION CYCLE. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 10(d) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1820(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s210/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s210/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (10), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s313">31 U.S.C. 313 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CAPITAL STANDARDS ACCOUNTABILITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Treasury, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall support increasing transparency at any global insurance or international standard-setting regulatory or supervisory forum in which they participate, including supporting and advocating for greater public observer access to working groups and committee meetings of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent that the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office take a position or reasonably intend to take a position with respect to an insurance proposal by a global insurance regulatory or supervisory forum, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall achieve consensus positions with State insurance regulators through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, when they are United States participants in negotiations on insurance issues before the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, Financial Stability Board, or any other international forum of financial regulators or supervisors that considers such issues.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insurance Policy Advisory Committee.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee on International Capital Standards and Other Insurance Issues at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall be composed of not more than 21 members, all of whom represent a diverse set of expert perspectives from the various sectors of the United States insurance industry, including life insurance, property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, agents and brokers, academics, consumer advocates, or experts on issues facing underserved insurance communities and consumers.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports and testimony by secretary of the treasury and chairman of the federal reserve.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or their designee, shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, an annual report and provide annual testimony to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives on the efforts of the Secretary and the Chairman with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners with respect to global insurance regulatory or supervisory forums, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the insurance regulatory or supervisory standard-setting issues under discussion at international standard-setting bodies, including the Financial Stability Board and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the effects that proposals discussed at international insurance regulatory or supervisory forums of insurance could have on consumer and insurance markets in the United States;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any position taken by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office in international insurance discussions; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the efforts by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office to increase transparency at the Financial Stability Board with respect to insurance proposals and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, including efforts to provide additional public access to working groups and committees of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2024.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports and testimony by national association of insurance commissioners.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Association of Insurance Commissioners may provide testimony to Congress on the issues described in paragraph (1)(A).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint report by the chairman of the federal reserve and the director of the federal insurance office.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall, in consultation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, complete a study on, and submit to Congress a report on the results of the study, the impact on consumers and markets in the United States before supporting or consenting to the adoption of any final international insurance capital standard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and comment.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall provide public notice before the date on which drafting a report required under subparagraph (A) is commenced and after the date on which the draft of the report is completed.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity for comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be an opportunity for public comment for a period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted under subparagraph (A) and ending on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the report is submitted.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by comptroller general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall submit to the Comptroller General of the United States the report described in subparagraph (A) for review.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s211/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on increase in transparency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Secretary of the Treasury, or their designees, shall submit to Congress a report and provide testimony to Congress on the efforts of the Chairman and the Secretary to increase transparency at meetings of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGET TRANSPARENCY FOR THE NCUA. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 209(b) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1789(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">on an annual basis and prior to the submission of the detailed business-type budget required under paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make publicly available and publish in the Federal Register a draft of the detailed business-type budget; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold a public hearing, with public notice provided of the hearing, during which the public may submit comments on the draft of the detailed business-type budget;”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">detailed</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">submit a</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s212/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, which shall address any comment submitted by the public under paragraph (1)(B)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Control Act</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1829c">12 U.S.C. 1829c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING ONLINE BANKING INITIATION LEGAL AND EASY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Affiliate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">affiliate</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Driver’s license.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">driver’s license</quotedText>” means a license issued by a State to an individual that authorizes the individual to operate a motor vehicle on public streets, roads, or highways.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal bank secrecy laws.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal bank secrecy laws</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1829b);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 123 of Public Law 91-508 (12 U.S.C. 1953); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial institution.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial institution</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an insured depository institution;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an insured credit union; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any affiliate of an insured depository institution or insured credit union.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial product or service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial product or service</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 1002 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5481).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insured credit union.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured credit union</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insured depository institution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insured depository institution</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Online service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">online service</quotedText>” means any Internet-based service, such as a website or mobile application.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personal identification card.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">personal identification card</quotedText>” means an identification document issued by a State or local government to an individual solely for the purpose of identification of that individual.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personal information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">personal information</quotedText>” means the information displayed on or electronically encoded on a driver’s license or personal identification card that is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose and uses permitted by subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">scan</quotedText>” means the act of using a device or software to decipher, in an electronically readable format, personal information displayed on or electronically encoded on a driver’s license or personal identification card.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/a/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other commonwealth, possession, or territory of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of a Driver’s License or Personal Identification Card.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When an individual initiates a request through an online service to open an account with a financial institution or obtain a financial product or service from a financial institution, the financial institution may record personal information from a scan of the driver’s license or personal identification card of the individual, or make a copy or receive an image of the driver’s license or personal identification card of the individual, and store or retain such information in any electronic format for the purposes described in paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uses of information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as required to comply with Federal bank secrecy laws, a financial institution may only use the information obtained under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to verify the authenticity of the driver’s license or personal identification card;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to verify the identity of the individual; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to comply with a legal requirement to record, retain, or transmit the personal information in connection with opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deletion of image.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial institution that makes a copy or receives an image of a driver’s license or personal identification card of an individual in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) shall, after using the image for the purposes described in paragraph (2), permanently delete—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any image of the driver’s license or personal identification card, as applicable; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any copy of any such image.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of personal information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend, modify, or otherwise affect any State or Federal law that governs a financial institution’s disclosure and security of personal information that is not publicly available.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s213/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relation to State Law.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall preempt and supersede any State law that conflicts with a provision of this section, but only to the extent of such conflict.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s214" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROMOTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ON MAIN STREET. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="51">“SEC. SEC. 51. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1831bb">12 U.S.C. 1831bb</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION LOANS </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies may only require a depository institution to assign a heightened risk weight to a high volatility commercial real estate (HVCRE) exposure (as such term is defined under section 324.2 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, as of October 11, 2017, or if a successor regulation is in effect as of the date of the enactment of this section, such term or any successor term contained in such successor regulation) under any risk-based capital requirement if such exposure is an HVCRE ADC loan.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HVCRE ADC Loan Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and with respect to a depository institution, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">HVCRE ADC loan</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">means a credit facility secured by land or improved real property that, prior to being reclassified by the depository institution as a non-HVCRE ADC loan pursuant to subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">primarily finances, has financed, or refinances the acquisition, development, or construction of real property;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has the purpose of providing financing to acquire, develop, or improve such real property into income-producing real property; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is dependent upon future income or sales proceeds from, or refinancing of, such real property for the repayment of such credit facility;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include a credit facility financing—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition, development, or construction of properties that are—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one- to four-family residential properties;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">real property that would qualify as an investment in community development; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agricultural land;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition or refinance of existing income-producing real property secured by a mortgage on such property, if the cash flow being generated by the real property is sufficient to support the debt service and expenses of the real property, in accordance with the institution’s applicable loan underwriting criteria for permanent financings;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvements to existing income-producing improved real property secured by a mortgage on such property, if the cash flow being generated by the real property is sufficient to support the debt service and expenses of the real property, in accordance with the institution’s applicable loan underwriting criteria for permanent financings; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">commercial real property projects in which—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loan-to-value ratio is less than or equal to the applicable maximum supervisory loan-to-value ratio as determined by the appropriate Federal banking agency;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the borrower has contributed capital of at least 15 percent of the real property’s appraised, ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as completed</quotedText>’ value to the project in the form of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cash;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unencumbered readily marketable assets;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">paid development expenses out-of-pocket; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributed real property or improvements; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the borrower contributed the minimum amount of capital described under clause (ii) before the depository institution advances funds (other than the advance of a nominal sum made in order to secure the depository institution’s lien against the real property) under the credit facility, and such minimum amount of capital contributed by the borrower is contractually required to remain in the project until the credit facility has been reclassified by the depository institution as a non-HVCRE ADC loan under subsection (d);</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include any loan made prior to January 1, 2015; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include a credit facility reclassified as a non-HVCRE ADC loan under subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Value of Contributed Real Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the value of any real property contributed by a borrower as a capital contribution shall be the appraised value of the property as determined under standards prescribed pursuant to section 1110 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3339), in connection with the extension of the credit facility or loan to such borrower.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reclassification as a Non-HVRCE ADC Loan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and with respect to a credit facility and a depository institution, upon—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the substantial completion of the development or construction of the real property being financed by the credit facility; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cash flow being generated by the real property being sufficient to support the debt service and expenses of the real property,</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">in accordance with the institution’s applicable loan underwriting criteria for permanent financings, the credit facility may be reclassified by the depository institution as a Non-HVCRE ADC loan.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing Authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall limit the supervisory, regulatory, or enforcement authority of an appropriate Federal banking agency to further the safe and sound operation of an institution under the supervision of the appropriate Federal banking agency.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405b">42 U.S.C. 405b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REDUCING IDENTITY FRAUD. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this section is to reduce the prevalence of synthetic identity fraud, which disproportionally affects vulnerable populations, such as minors and recent immigrants, by facilitating the validation by permitted entities of fraud protection data, pursuant to electronically received consumer consent, through use of a database maintained by the Commissioner.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commissioner.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commissioner</quotedText>” means the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial institution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial institution</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 509 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6809).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fraud protection data.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fraud protection data</quotedText>” means a combination of the following information with respect to an individual:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of the individual (including the first name and any family forename or surname of the individual).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The social security number of the individual.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date of birth (including the month, day, and year) of the individual.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permitted entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">permitted entity</quotedText>” means a financial institution or a service provider, subsidiary, affiliate, agent, subcontractor, or assignee of a financial institution.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Efficiency.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reliance on existing methods.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner shall evaluate the feasibility of making modifications to any database that is in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act or a similar resource such that the database or resource—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is reasonably designed to effectuate the purpose of this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the requirements of subsection (d).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Execution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner shall make the modifications necessary to any database that is in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act or similar resource, or develop a database or similar resource, to effectuate the requirements described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of Vulnerable Consumers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The database or similar resource described in subsection (c) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compare fraud protection data provided in an inquiry by a permitted entity against such information maintained by the Commissioner in order to confirm (or not confirm) the validity of the information provided;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be scalable and accommodate reasonably anticipated volumes of verification requests from permitted entities with commercially reasonable uptime and availability; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow permitted entities to submit—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more individual requests electronically for real-time machine-to-machine (or similar functionality) accurate responses; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">multiple requests electronically, such as those provided in a batch format, for accurate electronic responses within a reasonable period of time from submission, not to exceed 24 hours.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before providing confirmation of fraud protection data to a permitted entity, the Commissioner shall ensure that the Commissioner has a certification from the permitted entity that is dated not more than 2 years before the date on which that confirmation is provided that includes the following declarations:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The entity is a permitted entity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The entity is in compliance with this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The entity is, and will remain, in compliance with its privacy and data security requirements, as described in title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.), with respect to information the entity receives from the Commissioner pursuant to this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The entity will retain sufficient records to demonstrate its compliance with its certification and this section for a period of not less than 2 years.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consumer Consent.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, a permitted entity may submit a request to the database or similar resource described in subsection (c) only—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pursuant to the written, including electronic, consent received by a permitted entity from the individual who is the subject of the request; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in connection with a credit transaction or any circumstance described in section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681b).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic consent requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For a permitted entity to use the consent of an individual received electronically pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the permitted entity must obtain the individual’s electronic signature, as defined in section 106 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. 7006).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effectuating electronic consent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No provision of law or requirement, including section 552a of title 5, United States Code, shall prevent the use of electronic consent for purposes of this subsection or for use in any other consent based verification under the discretion of the Commissioner.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance and Enforcement.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audits and monitoring.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct audits and monitoring to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure proper use by permitted entities of the database or similar resource described in subsection (c); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">deter fraud and misuse by permitted entities with respect to the database or similar resource described in subsection (c); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminate services for any permitted entity that prevents or refuses to allow the Commissioner to carry out the activities described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the matter preceding paragraph (1) of section 505(a) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6805(a)), any violation of this section and any certification made under this section shall be enforced in accordance with paragraphs (1) through (7) of such section 505(a) by the agencies described in those paragraphs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/g/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relevant information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon discovery by the Commissioner, pursuant to an audit described in paragraph (1), of any violation of this section or any certification made under this section, the Commissioner shall forward any relevant information pertaining to that violation to the appropriate agency described in subparagraph (A) for evaluation by the agency for purposes of enforcing this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recovery of Costs.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts obligated to carry out this section shall be fully recovered from the users of the database or verification system by way of advances, reimbursements, user fees, or other recoveries as determined by the Commissioner. The funds recovered under this paragraph shall be deposited as an offsetting collection to the account providing appropriations for the Social Security Administration, to be used for the administration of this section without fiscal year limitation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prices fixed by commissioner.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner shall establish the amount to be paid by the users under this paragraph, including the costs of any services or work performed, such as any appropriate upgrades, maintenance, and associated direct and indirect administrative costs, in support of carrying out the purposes described in this section, by reimbursement or in advance as determined by the Commissioner. The amount of such prices shall be periodically adjusted by the Commissioner to ensure that amounts collected are sufficient to fully offset the cost of the administration of this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner shall not begin development of a verification system to carry out this section until the Commissioner determines that amounts equal to at least 50 percent of program start-up costs have been collected under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing resources.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner may use funds designated for information technology modernization to carry out this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s215/h/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner shall annually 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 amount of indirect costs to the Social Security Administration arising as a result of the implementation of this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TREASURY REPORT ON RISKS OF CYBER THREATS. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on the risks of cyber threats to financial institutions and capital markets in the United States, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the material risks of cyber threats to financial institutions and capital markets in the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact and potential effects of material cyber attacks on financial institutions and capital markets in the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of how the appropriate Federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission are addressing the material risks of cyber threats described in paragraph (1), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the appropriate Federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission are assessing those threats;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the appropriate Federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission are assessing the cyber vulnerabilities and preparedness of financial institutions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordination amongst the appropriate Federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and their coordination with other government agencies (including with respect to regulations, examinations, lexicon, duplication, and other regulatory tools); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">areas for improvement; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s216/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a recommendation of whether any appropriate Federal banking agency or the Securities and Exchange Commission needs additional legal authorities or resources to adequately assess and address the material risks of cyber threats described in paragraph (1), given the analysis required by paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tII/s217" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,500,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$6,825,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS, CONSUMERS, AND HOMEOWNERS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTING CONSUMERS’ CREDIT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 605A of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681c-1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">90 days</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">1 year</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Security Freeze.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer reporting agency</quotedText>’ means a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">proper identification</quotedText>’ has the meaning of such term as used under section 610.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">security freeze</quotedText>’ means a restriction that prohibits a consumer reporting agency from disclosing the contents of a consumer report that is subject to such security freeze to any person requesting the consumer report.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Placement of security freeze.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a direct request from a consumer that a consumer reporting agency place a security freeze, and upon receiving proper identification from the consumer, the consumer reporting agency shall, free of charge, place the security freeze not later than—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by toll-free telephone or secure electronic means, 1 business day after receiving the request directly from the consumer; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by mail, 3 business days after receiving the request directly from the consumer.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confirmation and additional information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 business days after placing a security freeze under subparagraph (A), a consumer reporting agency shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">send confirmation of the placement to the consumer; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">inform the consumer of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the process by which the consumer may remove the security freeze, including a mechanism to authenticate the consumer; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the consumer’s right described in section 615(d)(1)(D).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to third parties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer reporting agency may advise a third party that a security freeze has been placed with respect to a consumer under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of security freeze.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer reporting agency shall remove a security freeze placed on the consumer report of a consumer only in the following cases:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the direct request of the consumer.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The security freeze was placed due to a material misrepresentation of fact by the consumer.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice if removal not by request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a consumer reporting agency removes a security freeze under subparagraph (A)(ii), the consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer in writing prior to removing the security freeze.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of security freeze by consumer request.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (A)(ii), a security freeze shall remain in place until the consumer directly requests that the security freeze be removed. Upon receiving a direct request from a consumer that a consumer reporting agency remove a security freeze, and upon receiving proper identification from the consumer, the consumer reporting agency shall, free of charge, remove the security freeze not later than—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by toll-free telephone or secure electronic means, 1 hour after receiving the request for removal; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by mail, 3 business days after receiving the request for removal.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Third-party requests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a third party requests access to a consumer report of a consumer with respect to which a security freeze is in effect, where such request is in connection with an application for credit, and the consumer does not allow such consumer report to be accessed, the third party may treat the application as incomplete.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary removal of security freeze.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a direct request from a consumer under subparagraph (A)(i), if the consumer requests a temporary removal of a security freeze, the consumer reporting agency shall, in accordance with subparagraph (C), remove the security freeze for the period of time specified by the consumer.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A security freeze shall not apply to the making of a consumer report for use of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person or entity, or a subsidiary, affiliate, or agent of that person or entity, or an assignee of a financial obligation owed by the consumer to that person or entity, or a prospective assignee of a financial obligation owed by the consumer to that person or entity in conjunction with the proposed purchase of the financial obligation, with which the consumer has or had prior to assignment an account or contract including a demand deposit account, or to whom the consumer issued a negotiable instrument, for the purposes of reviewing the account or collecting the financial obligation owed for the account, contract, or negotiable instrument. For purposes of this subparagraph, ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reviewing the account</quotedText>’ includes activities related to account maintenance, monitoring, credit line increases, and account upgrades and enhancements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any Federal, State, or local agency, law enforcement agency, trial court, or private collection agency acting pursuant to a court order, warrant, or subpoena.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A child support agency acting pursuant to part D of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal agency or a State or its agents or assigns acting to investigate fraud or acting to investigate or collect delinquent taxes or unpaid court orders or to fulfill any of its other statutory responsibilities, provided such responsibilities are consistent with a permissible purpose under section 604.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By a person using credit information for the purposes described under section 604(c).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person or entity administering a credit file monitoring subscription or similar service to which the consumer has subscribed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person or entity for the purpose of providing a consumer with a copy of the consumer’s consumer report or credit score, upon the request of the consumer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person using the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person using the information for employment, tenant, or background screening purposes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person using the information for assessing, verifying, or authenticating a consumer’s identity for purposes other than the granting of credit, or for investigating or preventing actual or potential fraud.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At any time a consumer is required to receive a summary of rights required under section 609, the following notice shall be included:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">‘Consumers Have the Right To Obtain a Security Freeze</content><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">You have a right to place a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">security freeze</quotedText>” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization. The security freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit.</content><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As an alternative to a security freeze, you have the right to place an initial or extended fraud alert on your credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting 7 years.</content><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A security freeze does not apply to a person or entity, or its affiliates, or collection agencies acting on behalf of the person or entity, with which you have an existing account that requests information in your credit report for the purposes of reviewing or collecting the account. Reviewing the account includes activities related to account maintenance, monitoring, credit line increases, and account upgrades and enhancements.’</content></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Webpage.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consumer reporting agencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer reporting agency shall establish a webpage that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allows a consumer to request a security freeze;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allows a consumer to request an initial fraud alert;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allows a consumer to request an extended fraud alert;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allows a consumer to request an active duty fraud alert;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allows a consumer to opt-out of the use of information in a consumer report to send the consumer a solicitation of credit or insurance, in accordance with section 615(d); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be the only mechanism by which a consumer may request a security freeze.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FTC.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Trade Commission shall establish a single webpage that includes a link to each webpage established under subparagraph (A) within the Federal Trade Commission’s website www.Identitytheft.gov, or a successor website.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Protection for Files and Credit Records of Protected Consumers.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer reporting agency</quotedText>’ means a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">protected consumer</quotedText>’ means an individual who is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">protected consumer</quotedText>’s representative’ means a person who provides to a consumer reporting agency sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">record</quotedText>’ means a compilation of information that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies a protected consumer;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is created by a consumer reporting agency solely for the purpose of complying with this subsection; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be created or used to consider the protected consumer’s credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">security freeze</quotedText>’ means a restriction that prohibits a consumer reporting agency from disclosing the contents of a consumer report that is the subject of such security freeze or, in the case of a protected consumer for whom the consumer reporting agency does not have a file, a record that is subject to such security freeze to any person requesting the consumer report for the purpose of opening a new account involving the extension of credit.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sufficient proof of authority</quotedText>’ means documentation that shows a protected consumer’s representative has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer and includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an order issued by a court of law;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a lawfully executed and valid power of attorney;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a document issued by a Federal, State, or local government agency in the United States showing proof of parentage, including a birth certificate; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a protected consumer who has been placed in a foster care setting, a written communication from a county welfare department or its agent or designee, or a county probation department or its agent or designee, certifying that the protected consumer is in a foster care setting under its jurisdiction.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sufficient proof of identification</quotedText>’ means information or documentation that identifies a protected consumer and a protected consumer’s representative and includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a social security number or a copy of a social security card issued by the Social Security Administration;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certified or official copy of a birth certificate issued by the entity authorized to issue the birth certificate; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a copy of a driver’s license, an identification card issued by the motor vehicle administration, or any other government issued identification.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Placement of security freeze for a protected consumer.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a direct request from a protected consumer’s representative that a consumer reporting agency place a security freeze, and upon receiving sufficient proof of identification and sufficient proof of authority, the consumer reporting agency shall, free of charge, place the security freeze not later than—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by toll-free telephone or secure electronic means, 1 business day after receiving the request directly from the protected consumer’s representative; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by mail, 3 business days after receiving the request directly from the protected consumer’s representative.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confirmation and additional information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 business days after placing a security freeze under subparagraph (A), a consumer reporting agency shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">send confirmation of the placement to the protected consumer’s representative; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inform the protected consumer’s representative of the process by which the protected consumer may remove the security freeze, including a mechanism to authenticate the protected consumer’s representative.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Creation of file.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a consumer reporting agency does not have a file pertaining to a protected consumer when the consumer reporting agency receives a direct request under subparagraph (A), the consumer reporting agency shall create a record for the protected consumer.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on release of record or file of protected consumer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After a security freeze has been placed under paragraph (2)(A), and unless the security freeze is removed in accordance with this subsection, a consumer reporting agency may not release the protected consumer’s consumer report, any information derived from the protected consumer’s consumer report, or any record created for the protected consumer.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of a protected consumer security freeze.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer reporting agency shall remove a security freeze placed on the consumer report of a protected consumer only in the following cases:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the direct request of the protected consumer’s representative.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the direct request of the protected consumer, if the protected consumer is not under the age of 16 years at the time of the request.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The security freeze was placed due to a material misrepresentation of fact by the protected consumer’s representative.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice if removal not by request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a consumer reporting agency removes a security freeze under subparagraph (A)(iii), the consumer reporting agency shall notify the protected consumer’s representative in writing prior to removing the security freeze.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of freeze by request.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (A)(iii), a security freeze shall remain in place until a protected consumer’s representative or protected consumer described in subparagraph (A)(ii) directly requests that the security freeze be removed. Upon receiving a direct request from the protected consumer’s representative or protected consumer described in subparagraph (A)(ii) that a consumer reporting agency remove a security freeze, and upon receiving sufficient proof of identification and sufficient proof of authority, the consumer reporting agency shall, free of charge, remove the security freeze not later than—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by toll-free telephone or secure electronic means, 1 hour after receiving the request for removal; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a request that is by mail, 3 business days after receiving the request for removal.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary removal of security freeze.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a direct request from a protected consumer or a protected consumer’s representative under subparagraph (A)(i), if the protected consumer or protected consumer’s representative requests a temporary removal of a security freeze, the consumer reporting agency shall, in accordance with subparagraph (C), remove the security freeze for the period of time specified by the protected consumer or protected consumer’s representative.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 625(b)(1) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681t(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subsections (i) and (j) of section 605A relating to security freezes; or”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s301/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1681c-1">15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTING VETERANS’ CREDIT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of this section are—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to rectify problematic reporting of medical debt included in a consumer report of a veteran due to inappropriate or delayed payment for hospital care, medical services, or extended care services provided in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to clarify the process of debt collection for such medical debt.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to Fair Credit Reporting Act.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veteran’s medical debt defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="z">“(z) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veteran.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veteran’s Medical Debt.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>’s medical debt’—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means a medical collection debt of a veteran owed to a non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care provider that was submitted to the Department for payment for health care authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes medical collection debt that the Department of Veterans Affairs has wrongfully charged a veteran.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion for veteran’s medical debt.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681c(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p), any information related to a veteran’s medical debt if the date on which the hospital care, medical services, or extended care services was rendered relating to the debt antedates the report by less than 1 year if the consumer reporting agency has actual knowledge that the information is related to a veteran’s medical debt and the consumer reporting agency is in compliance with its obligation under section 302(c)(5) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p), any information related to a fully paid or settled veteran’s medical debt that had been characterized as delinquent, charged off, or in collection if the consumer reporting agency has actual knowledge that the information is related to a veteran’s medical debt and the consumer reporting agency is in compliance with its obligation under section 302(c)(5) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of veteran’s medical debt from consumer report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 611 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681i) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)(A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and except as provided in subsection (g)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (f)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dispute Process for Veteran’s Medical Debt.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a veteran’s medical debt, the veteran may submit a notice described in paragraph (2), proof of liability of the Department of Veterans Affairs for payment of that debt, or documentation that the Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of making payment for authorized hospital care, medical services, or extended care services rendered to a consumer reporting agency or a reseller to dispute the inclusion of that debt on a consumer report of the veteran.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to veteran.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit to a veteran a notice that the Department of Veterans Affairs has assumed liability for part or all of a veteran’s medical debt.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deletion of information from file.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a consumer reporting agency receives notice, proof of liability, or documentation under paragraph (1), the consumer reporting agency shall delete all information relating to the veteran’s medical debt from the file of the veteran and notify the furnisher and the veteran of that deletion.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1681c">15 U.S.C. 1681c note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification of Veteran’s Medical Debt.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer reporting agency</quotedText>” means a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran’s medical debt</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a), as added by subsection (b)(1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a database to allow consumer reporting agencies to verify whether a debt furnished to a consumer reporting agency is a veteran’s medical debt.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Database features.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the database established under paragraph (2), to the extent permitted by law, provides consumer reporting agencies with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sufficiently detailed and specific information to verify whether a debt being furnished to the consumer reporting agency is a veteran’s medical debt;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">access to verification information in a secure electronic format;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">timely access to verification information; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other features that would promote the efficient, timely, and secure delivery of information that consumer reporting agencies could use to verify whether a debt is a veteran’s medical debt.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stakeholder input.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to establishing the database for verification under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register a notice and request for comment that solicits input from consumer reporting agencies and other stakeholders.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provided the database established under paragraph (2) is fully functional and the data available to consumer reporting agencies, a consumer reporting agency shall use the database as a means to identify a veteran’s medical debt pursuant to paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681c(a)), as added by subsection (b)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit Monitoring.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 605A of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681c-1), as amended by section 301(a), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit Monitoring.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">active duty military consumer</quotedText>’ includes a member of the National Guard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Guard</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101(c) of title 10, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit monitoring.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p) shall provide a free electronic credit monitoring service that, at a minimum, notifies a consumer of material additions or modifications to the file of the consumer at the consumer reporting agency to any consumer who provides to the consumer reporting agency—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate proof that the consumer is an active duty military consumer; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contact information of the consumer.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Federal Trade Commission shall promulgate regulations regarding the requirements of this subsection, which shall at a minimum include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a definition of an electronic credit monitoring service and material additions or modifications to the file of a consumer; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">what constitutes appropriate proof.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 616 and 617 shall not apply to any violation of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall be enforced exclusively under section 621 by the Federal agencies and Federal and State officials identified in that section.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 625(b)(1) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681t(b)(1)), as amended by section 301(b), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subsection (k) of section 605A, relating to credit monitoring for active duty military consumers, as defined in that subsection;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s302/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1681a">15 U.S.C. 1681a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s3423">12 U.S.C. 3423</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMMUNITY FROM SUIT FOR DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Immunity.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Bank Secrecy Act officer</quotedText>” means an individual responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements mandated by subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Bank Secrecy Act</quotedText>”);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">broker-dealer</quotedText>” means a broker and a dealer, as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered agency</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State financial regulatory agency, including a State securities or law enforcement authority and a State insurance regulator;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each of the Federal agencies represented in the membership of the Financial Institutions Examination Council established under section 1004 of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3303);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Securities and Exchange Commission;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a law enforcement agency; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/C/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State or local agency responsible for administering adult protective service laws;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered financial institution</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a credit union;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a depository institution;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an investment adviser;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a broker-dealer;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an insurance company;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an insurance agency; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/D/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transfer agent;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">credit union</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">depository institution</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 3(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(c));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exploitation</quotedText>” means the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/G/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">uses the resources of a senior citizen for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/G/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">results in depriving a senior citizen of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance agency</quotedText>” means any business entity that sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance coverage;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance company</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance producer</quotedText>” means an individual who is required under State law to be licensed in order to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance coverage;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">investment adviser</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-2(a));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/L" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">investment adviser representative</quotedText>” means an individual who—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/L/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed by, or associated with, an investment adviser; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/L/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not perform solely clerical or ministerial acts;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/M" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">registered representative</quotedText>” means an individual who represents a broker-dealer in effecting or attempting to effect a purchase or sale of securities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/N" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">senior citizen</quotedText>” means an individual who is not younger than 65 years of age;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/O" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/P" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State insurance regulator</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 315 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6735);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/Q" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Q">(Q) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State securities or law enforcement authority</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 24(f)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78x(f)(4)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/1/R" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="R">(R) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transfer agent</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Immunity from suit.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Immunity for individuals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual who has received the training described in subsection (b) shall not be liable, including in any civil or administrative proceeding, for disclosing the suspected exploitation of a senior citizen to a covered agency if the individual, at the time of the disclosure—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">served as a supervisor or in a compliance or legal function (including as a Bank Secrecy Act officer) for, or, in the case of a registered representative, investment adviser representative, or insurance producer, was affiliated or associated with, a covered financial institution; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">made the disclosure—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in good faith; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with reasonable care.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Immunity for covered financial institutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered financial institution shall not be liable, including in any civil or administrative proceeding, for a disclosure made by an individual described in subparagraph (A) if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the individual was employed by, or, in the case of a registered representative, insurance producer, or investment adviser representative, affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution at the time of the disclosure; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the time of the disclosure, each individual described in subsection (b)(1) received the training described in subsection (b).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subparagraph (A) or (B) shall be construed to limit the liability of an individual or a covered financial institution in a civil action for any act, omission, or fraud that is not a disclosure described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered financial institution or a third party selected by a covered financial institution may provide the training described in paragraph (2)(A) to each officer or employee of, or registered representative, insurance producer, or investment adviser representative affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is described in subsection (a)(2)(A)(i);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may come into contact with a senior citizen as a regular part of the professional duties of the individual; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may review or approve the financial documents, records, or transactions of a senior citizen in connection with providing financial services to a senior citizen.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Content.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The content of the training that a covered financial institution or a third party selected by the covered financial institution may provide under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be maintained by the covered financial institution and made available to a covered agency with examination authority over the covered financial institution, upon request, except that a covered financial institution shall not be required to maintain or make available such content with respect to any individual who is no longer employed by, or affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">instruct any individual attending the training on how to identify and report the suspected exploitation of a senior citizen internally and, as appropriate, to government officials or law enforcement authorities, including common signs that indicate the financial exploitation of a senior citizen;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discuss the need to protect the privacy and respect the integrity of each individual customer of the covered financial institution; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual attending the training.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training under paragraph (1) shall be provided—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as soon as reasonably practicable; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to an individual who begins employment, or becomes affiliated or associated, with a covered financial institution after the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 1 year after the date on which the individual becomes employed by, or affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution in a position described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Records.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered financial institution shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain a record of each individual who—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed by, or affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution in a position described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has completed the training under paragraph (1), regardless of whether the training was—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i/II/aa" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided by the covered financial institution or a third party selected by the covered financial institution;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i/II/bb" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed before the individual was employed by, or affiliated or associated with, the covered financial institution; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/i/II/cc" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/b/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upon request, provide a record described in clause (i) to a covered agency with examination authority over the covered financial institution.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s303/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to State Law.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or limit any provision of State law, except only to the extent that subsection (a) provides a greater level of protection against liability to an individual described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or to a covered financial institution described in subsection (a)(2)(B) than is provided under State law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s304" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESTORATION OF THE PROTECTING TENANTS AT FORECLOSURE ACT OF 2009. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s304/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Sunset Provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 704 of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 (12 U.S.C. 5201 note; 12 U.S.C. 5220 note; 42 U.S.C. 1437f note) is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s304/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5201">12 U.S.C. 5201 note</ref> <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f">42 U.S.C. 1437f</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 701 through 703 of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, the provisions of law amended by such sections, and any regulations promulgated pursuant to such sections, as were in effect on December 30, 2014, are restored and revived.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s304/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f">42 U.S.C. 1437f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s305" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REMEDIATING LEAD AND ASBESTOS HAZARDS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 109(a)(1) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5219(a)(1)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and to remediate lead and asbestos hazards in residential properties</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437u) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the certificate and voucher programs under section 8</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 8 and 9</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Prior Required Programs.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each public housing agency that was required to administer a local Family Self-Sufficiency program on the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act shall operate such local program for, at a minimum, the number of families the agency was required to serve on the date of enactment of such Act, subject only to the availability under appropriations Acts of sufficient amounts for housing assistance and the requirements of paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of families for which a public housing agency is required to operate such local program under paragraph (1) shall be decreased by 1 for each family from any supported rental housing program administered by such agency that, after October 21, 1998, fulfills its obligations under the contract of participation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not require a public housing agency to carry out a mandatory program for a period of time upon the request of the public housing agency and upon a determination by the Secretary that implementation is not feasible because of local circumstances, which may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lack of supportive services accessible to eligible families, which shall include insufficient availability of resources for programs under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lack of funding for reasonable administrative costs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lack of cooperation by other units of State or local government; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other circumstances that the Secretary may consider appropriate.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (i);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b), as amended, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible families.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A family is eligible to participate in a local Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 1 household member seeks to become and remain employed in suitable employment or to increase earnings; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the household member receives direct assistance under section 8 or resides in a unit assisted under section 8 or 9.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following entities are eligible to administer a local Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public housing agency administering housing assistance to or on behalf of an eligible family under section 8 or 9.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The owner or sponsor of a multifamily property receiving project-based rental assistance under section 8, in accordance with the requirements under subsection (l).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” the first time it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each leaseholder receiving assistance under the certificate and voucher programs of the public housing agency under section 8 or residing in public housing administered by the agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a household member of an eligible family</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Housing assistance may not be terminated as a consequence of either successful completion of the contract of participation or failure to complete such contract. A contract of participation shall remain in effect until the participating family exits the Family Self-Sufficiency program upon successful graduation or expiration of the contract of participation, or for other good cause.</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/I/aa" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A local program under this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/I/bb" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coordinate</quotedText>”; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/I/cc" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for</quotedText>”; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/II/aa" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provided during</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coordinated for</quotedText>”;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/II/bb" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 8 or residing in public housing</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pursuant to section 8 or 9 and for the duration of the contract of participation</quotedText>”; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/i/II/cc" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, but are not limited to</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may include</quotedText>”;</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or attainment of a high school equivalency certificate</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high school</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (G);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (J) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (K) respectively;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">education in pursuit of a post-secondary degree or certification;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial literacy, such as training in financial management, financial coaching, and asset building, and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">training in</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (I), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/B/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">homeownership education and assistance; and”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the first recertification of income after</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not later than 5 years after</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/C/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/C/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the agency</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The contract of participation shall require 1 household member of the participating family to seek and maintain suitable employment.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/6/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonparticipation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under section 8 or 9 for a family that elects not to participate in a Family Self-Sufficiency program shall not be delayed by reason of such election.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">whose monthly adjusted income does not exceed 50 percent</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end of the third sentence and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be calculated under the rental provisions of section 3 or section 8(o), as applicable.</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For each participating family, an amount equal to any increase in the amount of rent paid by the family in accordance with the provisions of section 3 or 8(o), as applicable, that is attributable to increases in earned income by the participating family, shall 132 STAT. 1342 be placed in an interest-bearing escrow account established by the eligible entity on behalf of the participating family. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an eligible entity may use funds it controls under section 8 or 9 for purposes of making the escrow deposit for participating families assisted under, or residing in units assisted under, section 8 or 9, respectively, provided such funds are offset by the increase in the amount of rent paid by the participating family.</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">All Family Self-Sufficiency programs administered under this section shall include an escrow account.</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the fourth sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the last sentence—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/iv/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An eligible entity</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/B/iv/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such eligible entity</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/7/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forfeited escrow.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amount placed in an escrow account established by an eligible entity for a participating family as required under paragraph (2), that exists after the end of a contract of participation by a household member of a participating family that does not qualify to receive the escrow, shall be used by the eligible entity for the benefit of participating families in good standing.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, unless the income of the family equals or exceeds 80 percent of the median income of the area (as determined by the Secretary with adjustments for smaller and larger families)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such eligible entity</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (h)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>” each place that term appears;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program under part F of title IV of the Social Security Act</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary, secondary, and post-secondary</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public and private</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/9/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and tenants served by the program</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the unit of general local government</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">participating in the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">carrying out a</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the Secretary</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (f)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (g)</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">residents of the public housing</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the current and prospective participants of the program</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program under part F of title IV of the Social Security Act</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)(2)</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provided to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coordinated on behalf of participating</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/i/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assistance</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/i/IV" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the section 8 and public housing programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 8 and 9</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (e)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">deliver</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coordinate</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program under part F of title IV of the Social Security Act and</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/10/C/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (I), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing or section 8 assistance</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assistance under section 8 or 9</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (i), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family Self-Sufficiency Awards.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a formula by which annual funds shall be awarded or as otherwise determined by the Secretary for the costs incurred by an eligible entity in administering the Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility for awards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The award established under paragraph (1) shall provide funding for family self-sufficiency coordinators as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Base award.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible entity serving 25 or more participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section is eligible to receive an award equal to the costs, as determined by the Secretary, of 1 full-time family self-sufficiency coordinator position. The Secretary may, by regulation or notice, determine the policy concerning the award for an eligible entity serving fewer than 25 such participants, including providing prorated awards or allowing such entities to combine their programs under this section for purposes of employing a coordinator.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional award.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible entity that meets performance standards set by the Secretary is eligible to receive an additional award sufficient to cover the costs of filling an additional family self-sufficiency coordinator position if such entity has 75 or more participating families, and an additional coordinator for each additional 50 participating families, or such other ratio as may be established by the Secretary based on the award allocation evaluation under subparagraph (E).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State and regional agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of calculating the award under this paragraph, each administratively distinct part of a State or regional eligible entity may be treated as a separate agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of number of coordinators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining whether an eligible entity meets a specific threshold for funding pursuant to this paragraph, the Secretary shall consider the number of participants enrolled by the eligible entity in its Family Self-Sufficiency program as well as other criteria determined by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Award allocation evaluation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the award allocation under this subsection, and make recommendations based on this evaluation and other related findings to modify such allocation, within 4 years after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and not less frequently than every 4 years thereafter. The report requirement under this subparagraph shall terminate after the Secretary has submitted 2 such reports to Congress.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Renewals and allocation.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds allocated by the Secretary under this subsection shall be allocated in the following order of priority:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First priority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Renewal of the full cost of all coordinators in the previous year at each eligible entity with an existing Family Self-Sufficiency program that meets applicable performance standards set by the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Second priority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">New or incremental coordinator funding authorized under this section.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the first priority, as described in subparagraph (A)(i), cannot be fully satisfied, the Secretary may prorate the funding for each eligible entity, as long as—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each eligible entity that has received funding for at least 1 part-time coordinator in the prior fiscal year is provided sufficient funding for at least 1 part-time coordinator as part of any such proration; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each eligible entity that has received funding for at least 1 full-time coordinator in the prior fiscal year is provided sufficient funding for at least 1 full-time coordinator as part of any such proration.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recapture or offset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any awards allocated under this subsection by the Secretary in a fiscal year that have not been spent by the end of the subsequent fiscal year or such other time period as determined by the Secretary may be recaptured by the Secretary and shall be available for providing additional awards pursuant to paragraph (2)(B), or may be offset as determined by the Secretary. Funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available for 3 years in order to facilitate the re-use of any recaptured funds for this purpose.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance reporting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programs under this section shall be required to report the number of families enrolled and graduated, the number of established escrow accounts and positive escrow balances, and any other information that the Secretary may require. Program performance shall be reviewed periodically as determined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incentives for innovation and high performance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may reserve up to 5 percent of the amounts made available under this subsection to provide support to or reward Family Self-Sufficiency programs based on the rate of successful completion, increased earned income, or other factors as may be established by the Secretary.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">units</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in public housing projects administered by the agency</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or coordination</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provision</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/12/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the last sentence;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agencies</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entities</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (n);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/15" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (o);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/16" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/17" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (k) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programs for Tenants in Privately Owned Properties With Project-Based Assistance.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Voluntary availability of fss program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The owner of a privately owned property may voluntarily make a Family Self-Sufficiency program available to the tenants of such property in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. Such procedures shall permit the owner to enter into a cooperative agreement with a local public housing agency that administers a Family Self-Sufficiency program or, at the owner’s option, operate a Family Self-Sufficiency program on its own or in partnership with another owner. An owner, who voluntarily makes a Family Self-Sufficiency program available pursuant to this subsection, may access funding from any residual receipt accounts for the property to hire a family self-sufficiency coordinator or coordinators for their program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) shall require the public housing agency to open its Family Self-Sufficiency program waiting list to any eligible family residing in the owner’s property who resides in a unit assisted under project-based rental assistance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of families assisted under this subsection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public housing agency that enters into a cooperative agreement pursuant to paragraph (1) may count any family participating in its Family Self-Sufficiency program as a result of such agreement as part of the calculation of the award under subsection (i).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Escrow.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) shall provide for the calculation and tracking of the escrow for participating residents and for the owner to make available, upon request of the public housing agency, escrow for participating residents, in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (e), residing in units assisted under section 8.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation and tracking by owner.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The owner of a privately owned property who voluntarily makes a Family Self-Sufficiency program available pursuant to paragraph (1) shall calculate and track the escrow for participating residents and make escrow for participating residents available in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (e).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall not apply to properties assisted under section 8(o)(13).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension of enrollment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any year, the Secretary may suspend the enrollment of new families in Family Self-Sufficiency programs under this subsection based on a determination that insufficient funding is available for this purpose.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (m), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each eligible entity</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The report shall include</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The contents of the report shall include</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A/iii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/A/iii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">local</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/18/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and describing any additional research needs of the Secretary to evaluate the effectiveness of the program</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under paragraph (1)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/19" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (n), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/a/20" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">“(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>’ means an entity that meets the requirements under subsection (c)(2) to administer a Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible family.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible family</quotedText>’ means a family that meets the requirements under subsection (c)(1) to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participating family.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">participating family</quotedText>’ means an eligible family that is participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency program under this section.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s306/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437u">42 U.S.C. 1437u note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue regulations to implement this section and any amendments made by this section, and this section and any amendments made by this section shall take effect upon such issuance.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s307" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129C(b)(3) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639c(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of underwriting requirements for property assessed clean energy financing.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Property Assessed Clean Energy financing</quotedText>’ means financing to cover the costs of home improvements that results in a tax assessment on the real property of the consumer.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau shall prescribe regulations that carry out the purposes of subsection (a) and apply section 130 with respect to violations under subsection (a) of this section with respect to Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, which shall account for the unique nature of Property Assessed Clean Energy financing.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collection of information and consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing the regulations under this subparagraph, the Bureau—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may collect such information and data that the Bureau determines is necessary; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consult with State and local governments and bond-issuing authorities.”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO REPORT ON CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer</quotedText>”, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer report</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer reporting agency</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a comprehensive report that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the current legal and regulatory structure for consumer reporting agencies and an analysis of any gaps in that structure, including, in particular, the rulemaking, supervisory, and enforcement authority of State and Federal agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Public Law 106-102; 113 Stat. 1338), and any other relevant statutes;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the process by which consumers can appeal and expunge errors on their consumer reports;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the causes of consumer reporting errors;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the responsibilities of data furnishers to ensure that accurate information is initially reported to consumer reporting agencies and to ensure that such information continues to be accurate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of data security relating to consumer reporting agencies and their efforts to safeguard consumer data;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of who has access to, and may use, consumer reports;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of who has control or ownership of a consumer’s credit data;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which Federal and State regulatory agencies supervise and enforce laws relating to how consumer reporting agencies protect consumer data; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all laws relating to data security applicable to consumer reporting agencies; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s308/b/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations to Congress on how to improve the consumer reporting system, including legislative, regulatory, and industry-specific recommendations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTING VETERANS FROM PREDATORY LENDING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protecting Veterans From Predatory Lending.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3709">“SEC. 3709. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3709">38 U.S.C. 3709</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Refinancing of housing loans </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fee Recoupment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d) and notwithstanding section 3703 of this title or any other provision of law, a loan to a veteran for a purpose specified in section 3710 of this title that is being refinanced may not be guaranteed or insured under this chapter unless—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the issuer of the refinanced loan provides the Secretary with a certification of the recoupment period for fees, closing costs, and any expenses (other than taxes, amounts held in escrow, and fees paid under this chapter) that would be incurred by the borrower in the refinancing of the loan;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all of the fees and incurred costs are scheduled to be recouped on or before the date that is 36 months after the date of loan issuance; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recoupment is calculated through lower regular monthly payments (other than taxes, amounts held in escrow, and fees paid under this chapter) as a result of the refinanced loan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Net Tangible Benefit Test.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d) and notwithstanding section 3703 of this title or any other provision of law, a loan to a veteran for a purpose specified in section 3710 of this title that is refinanced may not be guaranteed or insured under this chapter unless—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the issuer of the refinanced loan provides the borrower with a net tangible benefit test;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a case in which the original loan had a fixed rate mortgage interest rate and the refinanced loan will have a fixed rate mortgage interest rate, the refinanced loan has a mortgage interest rate that is not less than 50 basis points less than the previous loan;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a case in which the original loan had a fixed rate mortgage interest rate and the refinanced loan will have an adjustable rate mortgage interest rate, the refinanced loan has a mortgage interest rate that is not less than 200 basis points less than the previous loan; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lower interest rate is not produced solely from discount points, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such points are paid at closing; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">such points are not added to the principal loan amount, unless—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for discount point amounts that are less than or equal to one discount point, the resulting loan balance after any fees and expenses allows the property with respect to which the loan was issued to maintain a loan to value ratio of 100 percent or less; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for discount point amounts that are greater than one discount point, the resulting loan balance after any fees and expenses allows the property with respect to which the loan was issued to maintain a loan to value ratio of 90 percent or less.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loan Seasoning.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d) and notwithstanding section 3703 of this title or any other provision of law, a loan to a veteran for a purpose specified in section 3710 of this title that is refinanced may not be guaranteed or insured under this chapter until the date that is the later of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 210 days after the date on which the first monthly payment is made on the loan; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the sixth monthly payment is made on the loan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cash-out Refinances.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) through (c) shall not apply in a case of a loan refinancing in which the amount of the principal for the new loan to be guaranteed or insured under this chapter is larger than the payoff amount of the refinanced loan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate such rules as the Secretary considers appropriate with respect to refinancing described in paragraph (1) to ensure that such refinancing is in the financial interest of the borrower, including rules relating to recoupment, seasoning, and net tangible benefits.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3709">39 U.S.C. 3709 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing any regulation to carry out section 3709 of title 38, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may waive the requirements of sections 551 through 559 of title 5, United States Code, if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that urgent or compelling circumstances make compliance with such requirements impracticable or contrary to the public interest;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary submits to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives, and publishes in the Federal Register, notice of such waiver, including a description of the determination made under clause (i); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a period of 10 days elapses following the notification under clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public notice and comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a regulation prescribed pursuant to a waiver made under subparagraph (A) is in effect for a period exceeding 1 year, the Secretary shall provide the public an opportunity for notice and comment regarding such regulation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authorities under this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on cash-out refinances.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the President of the Ginnie Mae, submit to Congress a report on refinancing—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">of loans—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">made to veterans for purposes specified in section 3710 of title 38, United States Code; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that were guaranteed or insured under chapter 37 of such title; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in which the amount of the principal for the new loan to be guaranteed or insured under such chapter is larger than the payoff amount of the refinanced loan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of whether additional requirements, including a net tangible benefit test, fee recoupment period, and loan seasoning requirement, are necessary to ensure that the refinancing described in subparagraph (A) is in the financial interest of the borrower.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for additional legislative or administrative action to ensure that refinancing described in subparagraph (A) is carried out in the financial interest of the borrower.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3701">38 U.S.C. 3701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3709 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“3709.</designator><label> Refinancing of housing loans.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loan Seasoning for Ginnie Mae Mortgage-backed Securities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Association may not guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest on a security that is backed by a mortgage insured or guaranteed under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, and that was refinanced until the later of the date that is 210 days after the date on which the first monthly payment is made on the mortgage being refinanced and the date on which 6 full monthly payments have been made on the mortgage being refinanced.</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Act of 1992.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Liquidity of the Department of Veterans Affairs Housing Loan Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the President of the Ginnie Mae shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the liquidity of the housing loan program under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, in the secondary mortgage market, which shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the loans provided under that chapter that collateralize mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by Ginnie Mae; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include recommendations for actions that Ginnie Mae should take to ensure that the liquidity of that housing loan program is maintained.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ginnie mae.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Ginnie Mae</quotedText>” means the Government National Mortgage Association.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3707">38 U.S.C. 3707 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on Document Disclosure and Consumer Education.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall issue a publicly available report that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">examines, with respect to loans provided to veterans under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the refinancing of fixed-rate mortgage loans to adjustable rate mortgage loans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether veterans are informed of the risks and disclosures associated with that refinancing; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether advertising materials for that refinancing are clear and do not contain misleading statements or assertions; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s309/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes findings based on any complaints received by veterans and on an ongoing assessment of the refinancing market by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s310" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CREDIT SCORE COMPETITION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s310/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Credit Scores by Fannie Mae in Purchasing Residential Mortgages.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 302(b) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">credit score</quotedText>’ means a numerical value or a categorization created by a third party derived from a statistical tool or modeling system used by a person who makes or arranges a loan to predict the likelihood of certain credit behaviors, including default; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">residential mortgage</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 302 of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1451).</content> </clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Credit Scores.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The corporation shall condition purchase of a residential mortgage by the corporation under this subsection on the provision of a credit score for the borrower only if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit score is derived from any credit scoring model that has been validated and approved by the corporation under this paragraph; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the corporation provides for the use of the credit score by all of the automated underwriting systems of the corporation and any other procedures and systems used by the corporation to purchase residential mortgages that use a credit score.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Validation and Approval Process.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The corporation shall establish a validation and approval process for the use of credit score models, under which the corporation may not validate and approve a credit score model unless the credit score model—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies minimum requirements of integrity, reliability, and accuracy;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a historical record of measuring and predicting default rates and other credit behaviors;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is consistent with the safe and sound operation of the corporation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complies with any standards and criteria established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency under section 1328(1) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies any other requirements, as determined by the corporation.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Replacement of Credit Score Model.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the corporation has validated and approved 1 or more credit score models under subparagraph (C) and the corporation validates and approves an additional credit score model, the corporation may determine that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional credit score model has replaced the credit score model or credit score models previously validated and approved; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit score model or credit score models previously validated and approved shall no longer be considered validated and approved for the purposes of subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Disclosure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon establishing the validation and approval process required under subparagraph (C), the corporation shall make publicly available a description of the validation and approval process.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the effective date of this paragraph, the corporation shall solicit applications from developers of credit scoring models for the validation and approval of those models under the process required under subparagraph (C).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timeframe for Determination; Notice.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The corporation shall make a determination with respect to any application submitted under subparagraph (F), and provide notice of that determination to the applicant, before a date established by the corporation that is not later than 180 days after the date on which an application is submitted to the corporation.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extensions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency may authorize not more than 2 extensions of the date established under clause (i), each of which shall not exceed 30 days, upon a written request and a showing of good cause by the corporation.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Status notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The corporation shall provide notice to an applicant regarding the status of an application submitted under subparagraph (F) not later than 60 days after the date on which the application was submitted to the corporation.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasons for disapproval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an application submitted under subparagraph (F) is disapproved, the corporation shall provide to the applicant the reasons for the disapproval not later than 30 days after a determination is made under this subparagraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the corporation elects to use a credit score model under this paragraph, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall require the corporation to periodically review the validation and approval process required under subparagraph (C) as the Director determines necessary to ensure that the process remains appropriate and adequate and complies with any standards and criteria established pursuant to section 1328(1) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the effective date of this paragraph, a credit score model has not been approved under subparagraph (C), the corporation may use a credit score model that was in use before the effective date of this paragraph, if necessary to prevent substantial market disruptions, until the earlier of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a credit score model is validated and approved under subparagraph (C); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 2 years after the effective date of this paragraph.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s310/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Credit Scores by Freddie Mac in Purchasing Residential Mortgages.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 305 of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">credit score</quotedText>’ means a numerical value or a categorization created by a third party derived from a statistical tool or modeling system used by a person who makes or arranges a loan to predict the likelihood of certain credit behaviors, including default.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Credit Scores.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall condition purchase of a residential mortgage by the Corporation under this section on the provision of a credit score for the borrower only if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit score is derived from any credit scoring model that has been validated and approved by the Corporation under this subsection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Corporation provides for the use of the credit score by all of the automated underwriting systems of the Corporation and any other procedures and systems used by the Corporation to purchase residential mortgages that use a credit score.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Validation and Approval Process.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall establish a validation and approval process for the use of credit score models, under which the Corporation may not validate and approve a credit score model unless the credit score model—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies minimum requirements of integrity, reliability, and accuracy;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a historical record of measuring and predicting default rates and other credit behaviors;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is consistent with the safe and sound operation of the corporation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complies with any standards and criteria established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency under section 1328(1) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies any other requirements, as determined by the Corporation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Replacement of Credit Score Model.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Corporation has validated and approved 1 or more credit score models under paragraph (3) and the Corporation validates and approves an additional credit score model, the Corporation may determine that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional credit score model has replaced the credit score model or credit score models previously validated and approved; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit score model or credit score models previously validated and approved shall no longer be considered validated and approved for the purposes of paragraph (2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Disclosure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon establishing the validation and approval process required under paragraph (3), the Corporation shall make publicly available a description of the validation and approval process.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the effective date of this subsection, the Corporation shall solicit applications from developers of credit scoring models for the validation and approval of those models under the process required under paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timeframe for Determination; Notice.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall make a determination with respect to any application submitted under paragraph (6), and provide notice of that determination to the applicant, before a date established by the Corporation that is not later than 180 days after the date on which an application is submitted to the Corporation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extensions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency may authorize not more than 2 extensions of the date established under subparagraph (A), each of which shall not exceed 30 days, upon a written request and a showing of good cause by the Corporation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Status notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall provide notice to an applicant regarding the status of an application submitted under paragraph (6) not later than 60 days after the date on which the application was submitted to the Corporation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasons for disapproval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an application submitted under paragraph (6) is disapproved, the Corporation shall provide to the applicant the reasons for the disapproval not later than 30 days after a determination is made under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Corporation elects to use a credit score under this subsection, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall require the Corporation to periodically review the validation and approval process required under paragraph (3) as the Director determines necessary to ensure that the process remains appropriate and adequate and complies with any standards and criteria established pursuant to section 1328(1) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the effective date of this subsection, a credit score model has not been approved under paragraph (3), the Corporation may use a credit score model that was in use before the effective date of this subsection, if necessary to prevent substantial market disruptions, until the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a credit score model is validated and approved under paragraph (3); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 2 years after the effective date of this subsection.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s310/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s4548">12 U.S.C. 4548</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of the Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subpart A of part 2 of subtitle A of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4541 et seq.)is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1328">“SEC. SEC. 1328. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS FOR USE OF CREDIT SCORES </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by regulation, establish standards and criteria for any process used by an enterprise to validate and approve credit scoring models pursuant to section 302(b)(7) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)) and section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454(d)); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that any credit scoring model that is validated and approved by an enterprise under section 302(b)(7) (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454(d)) meets the requirements of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of section 302(b)(7)(C) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act and subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 305(d)(3) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act, respectively.”</content> </paragraph> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s310/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1454">12 U.S.C. 1454 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO REPORT ON PUERTO RICO FORECLOSURES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not earlier than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on foreclosures in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate of foreclosures in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate of return for housing developers in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate of delinquency in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate of homeownership in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s311/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rate of defaults on federally insured mortgages in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON CHILDREN’S LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</quotedText>” means the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public housing agency</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to Congress a report that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an overview of existing policies and enforcement of the Department, including public outreach, relating to lead-based paint hazard prevention and abatement;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations and best practices for the Department, public housing agencies, and landlords for improving lead-based paint hazard prevention standards and Federal lead prevention and abatement policies to protect the environmental health and safety of children, including within housing receiving assistance from or occupied by families receiving housing assistance from the Department; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s312/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for legislation to improve lead-based paint hazard prevention and abatement.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIII/s313" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FORECLOSURE RELIEF AND EXTENSION FOR SERVICEMEMBERS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-154; 50 U.S.C. 3953 note) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (3).</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TAILORING REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN BANK HOLDING COMPANIES </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENHANCED SUPERVISION AND PRUDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN BANK HOLDING COMPANIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 165 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5365) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the applicable threshold</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risks to financial stability and safety and soundness.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board of Governors may by order or rule promulgated pursuant to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, apply any prudential standard established under this section to any bank holding company or bank holding companies with total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $100,000,000,000 to which the prudential standard does not otherwise apply provided that the Board of Governors—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that application of the prudential standard is appropriate—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prevent or mitigate risks to the financial stability of the United States, as described in paragraph (1); or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote the safety and soundness of the bank holding company or bank holding companies; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes into consideration the bank holding company’s or bank holding companies’ capital structure, riskiness, complexity, financial activities (including financial activities of subsidiaries), size, and any other risk-related factors that the Board of Governors deems appropriate.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(iv), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and credit exposure report</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including credit exposure reports</quotedText>” before the semicolon at the end;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000,000,000</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(B)(i)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, adverse,</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">semiannual</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">periodic</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/i/II/aa" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/i/II/bb" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">annual</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">periodic</quotedText>”; and</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)(ii)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/5/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, adverse,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)(1), in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5365">12 U.S.C. 5365 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to limit—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the authority of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in prescribing prudential standards under section 165 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5365) or any other law, to tailor or differentiate among companies on an individual basis or by category, taking into consideration their capital structure, riskiness, complexity, financial activities (including financial activities of their subsidiaries), size, and any other risk-related factors that the Board of Governors deems appropriate; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supervisory, regulatory, or enforcement authority of an appropriate Federal banking agency to further the safe and sound operation of an institution under the supervision of the appropriate Federal banking agency.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial stability act of 2010.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 115(a)(2)(B) (12 U.S.C. 5325(a)(2)(B)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the applicable threshold</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 116(a) (12 U.S.C. 5326(a)), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 121(a) (12 U.S.C. 5331(a)), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 155(d) (12 U.S.C. 5345(d)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 163(b) (12 U.S.C. 5363(b)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 164 (12 U.S.C. 5364), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal reserve act.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The second subsection (s) (relating to assessments) of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248(s)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tailoring assessments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In collecting assessments, fees, or other charges under paragraph (1) from each company described in paragraph (2) with total consolidated assets of between $100,000,000,000 and $250,000,000,000, the Board shall adjust the amount charged to reflect any changes in supervisory and regulatory responsibilities resulting from the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act with respect to each such company.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5365">12 U.S.C. 5365 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to any bank holding company with total consolidated assets of less than $100,000,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before the effective date described in paragraph (1), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may by order exempt any bank holding company with total consolidated assets of less than $250,000,000,000 from any prudential standard under section 165 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5365).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from issuing an order or rule making under section 165(a)(2)(C) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5365(a)(2)(C)), as added by this section, before the effective date described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5365">12 U.S.C. 5365 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supervisory Stress Test.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning on the effective date described in subsection (d)(1), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall, on a periodic basis, conduct supervisory stress tests of bank holding companies with total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $100,000,000,000 and total consolidated assets of less than $250,000,000,000 to evaluate whether such bank holding companies have the capital, on a total consolidated basis, necessary to absorb losses as a result of adverse economic conditions.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s5365">12 U.S.C. 5365 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any bank holding company, regardless of asset size, that has been identified as a global systemically important BHC under section 217.402 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be considered a bank holding company with total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $250,000,000,000 with respect to the application of standards or requirements under—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">this section;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sections 116(a), 121(a), 155(d), 163(b), 164, and 165 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5326(a), 5331(a), 5345(d), 5363(b), 5364, 5365); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">paragraph (2)(A) of the second subsection (s) (relating to assessments) of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248(s)(2)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s53658">12 U.S.C. 53658 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification for Foreign Banks.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect the legal effect of the final rule of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Enhanced Prudential Standards for Bank Holding Companies and Foreign Banking Organizations</quotedText>” (79 Fed. Reg. 17240 (March 27, 2014)) as applied to foreign banking organizations with total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $100,000,000,000; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s401/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit the authority of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to require the establishment of an intermediate holding company under, implement enhanced prudential standards with respect to, or tailor the regulation of a foreign banking organization with total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $100,000,000,000.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1831o">12 U.S.C. 1831o note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPLEMENTARY LEVERAGE RATIO FOR CUSTODIAL BANKS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">custodial bank</quotedText>” means any depository institution holding company predominantly engaged in custody, safekeeping, and asset servicing activities, including any insured depository institution subsidiary of such a holding company.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">central bank</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Reserve System;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the European Central Bank; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">central banks of member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the member country has been assigned a zero percent risk weight under sections 3.32, 217.32, and 324.32 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sovereign debt of such member country is not in default or has not been in default during the previous 5 years.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall promulgate regulations to amend sections 3.10, 217.10, and 324.10 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, to specify that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subparagraph (B), funds of a custodial bank that are deposited with a central bank shall not be taken into account when calculating the supplementary leverage ratio as applied to the custodial bank; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the funds described in subparagraph (A), any amount that exceeds the total value of deposits of the custodial bank that are linked to fiduciary or custodial and safekeeping accounts shall be taken into account when calculating the supplementary leverage ratio as applied to the custodial bank.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s402/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subsection (b) shall be construed to limit the authority of the appropriate Federal banking agencies to tailor or adjust the supplementary leverage ratio or any other leverage ratio for any company that is not a custodial bank.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s403" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s403/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 18 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1828) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s403/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving subsection (z) so that it appears after subsection (y); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s403/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Certain Municipal Obligations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">investment grade</quotedText>’, with respect to an obligation, has the meaning given the term in section 1.2 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">liquid and readily-marketable</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 249.3 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">municipal obligation</quotedText>’ means an obligation of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State or any political subdivision thereof; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any agency or instrumentality of a State or any political subdivision thereof.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Municipal obligations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the final rule entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Liquidity Risk Measurement Standards</quotedText>’ (79 Fed. Reg. 61439 (October 10, 2014)), the final rule entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Treatment of U.S. Municipal Securities as High-Quality Liquid Assets</quotedText>’ (81 Fed. Reg. 21223 (April 11, 2016)), and any other regulation that incorporates a definition of the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high-quality liquid asset</quotedText>’ or another substantially similar term, the appropriate Federal banking agencies shall treat a municipal obligation as a high-quality liquid asset that is a level 2B liquid asset if that obligation is, as of the date of calculation—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">liquid and readily-marketable; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investment grade.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tIV/s403/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1828">12 U.S.C. 1828 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Liquidity Coverage Ratio Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Comptroller of the Currency shall amend the final rule entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Liquidity Risk Measurement Standards</quotedText>” (79 Fed. Reg. 61439 (October 10, 2014)) and the final rule entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Treatment of U.S. Municipal Securities as High-Quality Liquid Assets</quotedText>” (81 Fed. Reg. 21223 (April 11, 2016)) to implement the amendments made by this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENCOURAGING CAPITAL FORMATION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE REGULATORY PARITY. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77r(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (A);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a security designated as qualified for trading in the national market system pursuant to section 11A(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(2)) that is</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">listed</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that has listing standards that the Commission determines by rule (on its own initiative or on the basis of a petition) are substantially similar to the listing standards applicable to securities described in subparagraph (A)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (B)</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s501/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEC STUDY ON ALGORITHMIC TRADING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on the risks and benefits of algorithmic trading in capital markets in the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Required To Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The matters covered by the report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effect of algorithmic trading in equity and debt markets in the United States on the provision of liquidity in stressed and normal market conditions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the benefits and risks to equity and debt markets in the United States by algorithmic trading.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of whether the activity of algorithmic trading and entities that engage in algorithmic trading are subject to appropriate Federal supervision and regulation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation of whether—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on the analysis described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), any changes should be made to regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s502/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Securities and Exchange Commission needs additional legal authorities or resources to effect the changes described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REVIEW OF GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS FORUM ON CAPITAL FORMATION. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503 of the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 80c-1) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the findings and recommendations of the forum; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">each time the forum submits a finding or recommendation to the Commission, promptly issue a public statement—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing the finding or recommendation of the forum; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disclosing the action, if any, the Commission intends to take with respect to the finding or recommendation.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORTING AMERICA’S INNOVATORS. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s504/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(or, in the case of a qualifying venture capital fund, 250 persons)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">one hundred persons</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s504/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualifying venture capital fund</quotedText>’ means a venture capital fund that has not more than $10,000,000 in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital, with such dollar amount to be indexed for inflation once every 5 years by the Commission, beginning from a measurement made by the Commission on a date selected by the Commission, rounded to the nearest $1,000,000.</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">venture capital fund</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 275.203(l)-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78ee">15 U.S.C. 78ee note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OVERPAYMENT CREDIT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” means the Securities and Exchange Commission;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">national securities association</quotedText>” means an association that is registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">national securities exchange</quotedText>” means an exchange that is registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for Overpayment of Fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 31(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78ee(j)), and subject to subsection (c) of this section, if a national securities exchange or a national securities association has paid fees and assessments to the Commission in an amount that is more than the amount that the exchange or association was required to pay under section 31 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78ee) and, not later than 10 years after the date of such payment, the exchange or association informs the Commission about the payment of such excess amount, the Commission shall offset future fees and assessments due by that exchange or association in an amount that is equal to the difference between the amount that the exchange or association paid and the amount that the exchange or association was required to pay under such section 31.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s505/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) shall apply only to fees and assessments that a national securities exchange or a national securities association was required to pay to the Commission before the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">U.S. TERRITORIES INVESTOR PROTECTION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-6(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s80a-6">15 U.S.C. 80a-6 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date and Safe Harbor.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe harbor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-6(a)(1)) on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s506/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of safe harbor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule or regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-6(c)), further delay the effective date for a company described in paragraph (2) for a maximum of 3 years following the initial 3-year period if, before the end of the initial 3-year period, the Commission determines that such a rule, regulation, motion, or order is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s507" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s77e">15 U.S.C. 77e note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, so as to increase from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the aggregate sales price or amount of securities sold during any consecutive 12-month period in excess of which the issuer is required under such section to deliver an additional disclosure to investors. The Commission shall index for inflation such aggregate sales price or amount every 5 years to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounding to the nearest $1,000,000.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s508" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78m">15 U.S.C. 78m note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVING ACCESS TO CAPITAL. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s508/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 230.251 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to remove the requirement that the issuer not be subject to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) immediately before the offering; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s508/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to an offering described in section 230.251(a)(2) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to deem any issuer that is subject to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as having met the periodic and current reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, if such issuer meets the reporting requirements of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s80a-23">15 U.S.C. 80a-23 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARITY FOR CLOSED-END COMPANIES REGARDING OFFERING AND PROXY RULES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision to Rules.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall propose and, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall finalize any rules, as appropriate, to allow any closed-end company, as defined in section 5(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-5), that is registered as an investment company under such Act, and is listed on a national securities exchange or that makes periodic repurchase offers pursuant to section 270.23c-3 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to use the securities offering and proxy rules, subject to conditions the Commission determines appropriate, that are available to other issuers that are required to file reports under section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m; 78o(d)). Any action that the Commission takes pursuant to this subsection shall consider the availability of information to investors, including what disclosures constitute adequate information to be designated as a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">well-known seasoned issuer</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment if Revisions Not Completed in a Timely Manner.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Commission fails to complete the revisions required by subsection (a) by the time required by such subsection, any registered closed-end company that is listed on a national securities exchange or that makes periodic repurchase offers pursuant to section 270.23c-3 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be deemed to be an eligible issuer under the final rule of the Commission titled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Securities Offering Reform</quotedText>” (70 Fed. Reg. 44722; published August 3, 2005).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on rule 482.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way a registered closed-end company from using section 230.482 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to distribute sales material.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tV/s509/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any reference in this section to a section of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or to any form or schedule means such rule, section, form, or schedule, or any successor to any such rule, section, form, or schedule.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT BORROWERS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTIONS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OR BANKRUPTCY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (8) as paragraphs (2) through (9), respectively; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cosigner</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means any individual who is liable for the obligation of another without compensation, regardless of how designated in the contract or instrument with respect to that obligation, other than an obligation under a private education loan extended to consolidate a consumer’s pre-existing private education loans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any person the signature of which is requested as condition to grant credit or to forbear on collection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include a spouse of an individual described in subparagraph (A), the signature of whom is needed to perfect the security interest in a loan.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Protections Relating to Borrower or Cosigner of a Private Education Loan.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on automatic default in case of death or bankruptcy of non-student obligor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a private education loan involving a student obligor and 1 or more cosigners, the creditor shall not declare a default or accelerate the debt against the student obligor on the sole basis of a bankruptcy or death of a cosigner.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cosigner release in case of death of borrower.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Release of cosigner.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The holder of a private education loan, when notified of the death of a student obligor, shall release within a reasonable timeframe any cosigner from the obligations of the cosigner under the private education loan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of release.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A holder or servicer of a private education loan, as applicable, shall within a reasonable time-frame notify any cosigners for the private education loan if a cosigner is released from the obligations of the cosigner for the private education loan under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of individual to act on behalf of the borrower.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any lender that extends a private education loan shall provide the student obligor an option to designate an individual to have the legal authority to act on behalf of the student obligor with respect to the private education loan in the event of the death of the student obligor.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s601/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1650">15 U.S.C. 1650 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall only apply to private education loan agreements entered into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE EDUCATION LOANS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 623(a)(1) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681s-2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitation of private education loans.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a consumer may request a financial institution to remove from a consumer report a reported default regarding a private education loan, and such information shall not be considered inaccurate, if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the financial institution chooses to offer a loan rehabilitation program which includes, without limitation, a requirement of the consumer to make consecutive on-time monthly payments in a number that demonstrates, in the assessment of the financial institution offering the loan rehabilitation program, a renewed ability and willingness to repay the loan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements of the loan rehabilitation program described in subclause (I) are successfully met.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Banking agencies.—</heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a financial institution is supervised by a Federal banking agency, the financial institution shall seek written approval concerning the terms and conditions of the loan rehabilitation program described in clause (i) from the appropriate Federal banking agency.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feedback.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An appropriate Federal banking agency shall provide feedback to a financial institution within 120 days of a request for approval under subclause (I).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consumer may obtain the benefits available under this subsection with respect to rehabilitating a loan only 1 time per loan.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to require a financial institution to offer a loan rehabilitation program or to remove any reported default from a consumer report as a consideration of a loan rehabilitation program, except as described in clause (i).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate Federal banking agency</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">private education loan</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 140(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650(a)).”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study, in consultation with the appropriate Federal banking agencies, regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implementation of subparagraph (E) of section 623(a)(1) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681s-2(a)(1)) (referred to in this paragraph as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the provision</quotedText>”), as added by subsection (a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated operational, compliance, and reporting costs associated with the requirements of the provision;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effects of the requirements of the provision on the accuracy of credit reporting;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risks to safety and soundness, if any, created by the loan rehabilitation programs described in the provision; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the effectiveness and impact on the credit of participants in any loan rehabilitation programs described in the provision and whether such programs improved the ability of participants in the programs to access credit products.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s602/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that contains all findings and determinations made in conducting the study required under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/174/tVI/s603" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BEST PRACTICES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL LITERACY. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 514(a) of the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act (20 U.S.C. 9703(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Best practices for teaching financial literacy.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After soliciting public comments and consulting with and receiving input from relevant parties, including a diverse set of institutions of higher education and other parties, the Commission shall, by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, establish best practices for institutions of higher education regarding methods to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">teach financial literacy skills; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide useful and necessary information to assist students at institutions of higher education when making financial decisions related to student borrowing.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Best practices.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The best practices described in subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Methods to ensure that each student has a clear sense of the student’s total borrowing obligations, including monthly payments, and repayment options.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The most effective ways to engage students in financial literacy education, including frequency and timing of communication with students.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on how to target different student populations, including part-time students, first-time students, and other nontraditional students.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ways to clearly communicate the importance of graduating on a student’s ability to repay student loans.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of best practices.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall maintain and periodically update the best practices information required under this paragraph and make the best practices available to the public.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require an institution of higher education to adopt the best practices required under this paragraph.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section>