Public Law 116–315: To provide flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. Public Law315 Public Law 116–315134 Stat. 4932 2021-01-05 2021-01-05 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 116public ?4931PUBLIC LAW 116–315—JAN. 5, 2021 JOHNNY ISAKSON AND DAVID P. ROE, M.D.
VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020 134 STAT. 4932 Public Law116–315 116th Congress
An Act To provide flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, to direct the Secretary of

Jan. 5, 2021

[H.R. 7105]

 Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes.   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a)

38 USC 101 note.

Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 1001.  Sec. 1002.  Sec. 1003.  Sec. 1004.  Sec. 1005.  Sec. 1006.  Sec. 1007.  Sec. 1008.  Sec. 1009.  Sec. 1010.  Sec. 1011.  Sec. 1012.  Sec. 1013.  Sec. 1014.  Sec. 1015.  Sec. 1016.  Sec. 1017.  Sec. 1018.  Sec. 1019.  Sec. 1020.  Sec. 1021.  Sec. 1022.  Sec. 1023.  Sec. 1024.  Sec. 1025.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1101.  Sec. 1102.  Sec. 1103.  Sec. 1104.  Sec. 1105.  Sec. 1106.  Sec. 1107.  Sec. 1108.  TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 2001.  Sec. 2002.  Sec. 2003.  Sec. 2004.  Sec. 2005.  Sec. 2006.  Sec. 2007.  Sec. 2008.  Sec. 2009.  Sec. 2010.  Sec. 2011.  Sec. 2012.  Sec. 2013.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2101.  Sec. 2102.  Sec. 2103.  Sec. 2104.  Subtitle C— Sec. 2201.  Sec. 2202.  Sec. 2203.  Sec. 2204.  Sec. 2205.  Sec. 2206.  Sec. 2207.  Sec. 2208.  TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 3001.  Sec. 3002.  Sec. 3003.  Sec. 3004.  Sec. 3005.  Sec. 3006.  Sec. 3007.  Sec. 3008.  Sec. 3009.  Sec. 3010.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3101.  Sec. 3102.  Sec. 3103.  Sec. 3104.  TITLE IV— Sec. 4001.  Subtitle A— Sec. 4101.  Subtitle B— Sec. 4201.  Sec. 4202.  Sec. 4203.  Sec. 4204.  Sec. 4205.  Sec. 4206.  Sec. 4207.  Sec. 4208.  Subtitle C— Sec. 4301.  Sec. 4302.  Sec. 4303.  Sec. 4304.  Sec. 4305.  Sec. 4306.  TITLE V— Sec. 5001.  Subtitle A— Sec. 5101.  Sec. 5102.  Sec. 5103.  Sec. 5104.  Sec. 5105.  Sec. 5106.  Sec. 5107.  Sec. 5108.  Sec. 5109.  Sec. 5110.  Sec. 5111.  Subtitle B— Sec. 5201.  Sec. 5202.  Sec. 5203.  Sec. 5204.  Sec. 5205.  Sec. 5206.  Subtitle C— Sec. 5301.  Sec. 5302.  Sec. 5303.  Sec. 5304.  Sec. 5305.  Subtitle D— Sec. 5401.  Sec. 5402.  Sec. 5403.  Subtitle E— Sec. 5501.  Sec. 5502.  Sec. 5503.  TITLE VI— Sec. 6001.  Sec. 6002.  Sec. 6003.  Sec. 6004.  Sec. 6005.  Sec. 6006.  Sec. 6007.  TITLE VII— Subtitle A— Sec. 7001.  Sec. 7002.  Sec. 7003.  Sec. 7004.  Sec. 7005.  Sec. 7006.  Sec. 7007.  Sec. 7008.  Sec. 7009.  Sec. 7010.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7101.  Sec. 7102.  Sec. 7103.  Sec. 7104.  Subtitle C— Sec. 7201.  Sec. 7202. 
SEC. 2. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.  The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined 134 STAT. 4937 by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>EDUCATION</heading> <subtitle id="d99392e994" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Education Generally</heading> <section id="d99392e999" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO EDITH NOURSE ROGERS STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3783b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification and Expansion of Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3320">section 3320 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3783c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)(i)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3783d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding subclause (I), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or a dual degree program that includes such an undergraduate college degree,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>undergraduate college degree</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3783e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subclause (IX); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3783f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subclauses (X) and (XI) as subclauses (IX) and (X), respectively;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b37840-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b37841-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered clinical training program for health care professionals or a</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>program of education</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b37842-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b37843-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b39f54-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>is an individual who has earned a graduate degree in a field referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) and is enrolled in a covered clinical training program for health care professionals.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b39f55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3c666-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1b3c667-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b3c668-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that there are insufficient funds available in a fiscal year to provide additional benefits under this section to all eligible individuals, the Secretary may give priority to the following eligible individuals:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c669-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Individuals who require the most credit hours described in subsection (b)(4).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of paragraph (1), (2), (8), or (9) of section 3311(b) of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall give priority to individuals under paragraph (1) in the following order:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Individuals who are enrolled in a program of education leading to an undergraduate degree in a field referred to in subsection (b)(4)(A)(i).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Individuals who are enrolled in a program of education leading to a teaching certificate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Individuals who are enrolled in a dual-degree program leading to both an undergraduate and graduate degree in a field referred to in subsection (b)(4)(A)(i).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4938">134 STAT. 4938</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c66f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree and are enrolled in a covered clinical training program for health care professionals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b3c670-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Individuals who have earned a graduate degree and are enrolled in a covered clinical training program for health care professionals.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3c671-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts Not Subject to Certain Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3c672-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or chapter 36 of this title, any additional benefits under this section may not be counted toward the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits an individual’s receipt of allowance or assistance.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3c673-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1001/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Clinical Training Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b3ed84-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Clinical Training Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered clinical training program</term>’ means any clinical training required by a health care professional to be licensed to practice in a State or locality.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1215" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FRY SCHOLARSHIP TO CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF CERTAIN DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b462b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3311">section 3311 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 105 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/48">Public Law 115–48</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b462b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b462b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (8) the following new paragraphs (9) and (10):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1b489c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>An individual who is the child or spouse of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in line of duty while serving on duty other than active duty as a member of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1b489c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>An individual who is the child or spouse of a member of the Selected Reserve who dies on or after September 11, 2001, while a member of the Selected Reserve from a service-connected disability.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b489ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38">Title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 3311(f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (8)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (8), (9), and (10)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 3313(c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(8), or (9)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(8), (9), (10), or (11)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489cd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 3317(a), in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1), (2), (8), and (9)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1), (2), (8), (9), (10), and (11)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>In section 3320, as amended by section 1001 of this title, in subsection (c)(1)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(8), or (9)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(8), (9), (10), or (11)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>In section 3322—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> both “<quotedText>sections 3311(b)(8) and 3319</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3319 and paragraph (8), (9), or (10) of section 3311 of this title</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4939">134 STAT. 4939</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3311(b)(8)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (8), (9), or (10) of section 3311 of this title</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b489d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (h)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>either section 3311(b)(8) or chapter 35</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>either chapter 35 or paragraph (8), (9), or (10) of section 3311</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b489d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1002/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b489d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b489d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3311">38 USC 3311 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect immediately after the amendments made by section 105 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/48">Public Law 115–48</ref>) take effect and shall apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1393" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>PERIOD FOR ELECTION TO RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER ALL-VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b4b0e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1003/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3011">Section 3011 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b4b0e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1003/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Any such election shall be made at the time the individual initially enters on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Any such election shall be made during the 90-day period beginning on the day that is 180 days after the date on which the individual initially enters initial training</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b4b0e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1003/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that such individual is entitled to such pay</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that begin after the date that is 270 days after the date on which the individual initially enters initial training</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b4b0e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b4b0ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3011">38 USC 3011 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1451" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1004" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b4b0eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>PHASE OUT OF ALL-VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a)(1)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3011">section 3011 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after June 30, 1985</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period beginning July 1, 1985, and ending September 30, 2030</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e1474" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1005">SEC. 1005. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-STATE TUITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b4ff0c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679/c">Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b4ff0d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>less than three years before the date of enrollment in the course concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b4ff0e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5261f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>It shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) It shall</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b52620-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b52621-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b52622-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b52623-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b52624-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Database.</p></sidenote><chapeau>To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the internet website of the Department a database explaining any requirements described in subparagraph (A) that are established by a public institution of higher learning for an individual to be charged tuition and fees at a rate that is equal to or less than the rate the institution charges for tuition and fees for residents of the State in which the institution is located. The Secretary shall disapprove a course of education provided by such an institution that does not provide the Secretary—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/4940">134 STAT. 4940</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b52625-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an initial explanation of such requirements; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b52626-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b52627-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 90 days after the date on which any such requirements change, the updated requirements.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b52628-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b52629-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">38 USC 3679 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1573" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1006" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1006">SEC. 1006. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN QUALIFYING WORK-STUDY ACTIVITIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b54d3a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1006/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3485/a/4">Section 3485(a)(4) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b54d3b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><chapeau>The following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress for such Members:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b54d3c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents about the benefits and services under laws administered by the Secretary and other appropriate governmental and nongovernmental programs.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b54d3d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The preparation and processing of papers and other documents, including documents to assist in the preparation and presentation of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b5744e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1006/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b5744f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3485">38 USC 3485 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1627" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1007">SEC. 1007. </num><heading>RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AFFECTED BY SCHOOL CLOSURE OR DISAPPROVAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b59b60-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entitlement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699">Section 3699 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 30,</quotedText>” each time it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 30, 31,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b59b61-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Subsistence Allowances</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680/a/2/B">Section 3680(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b59b62-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a subsistence allowance described in section 3108</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>, during</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b59b63-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or allowance</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>such a stipend</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b59b64-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b59b65-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/stat/134/634">134 Stat. 634</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b59b66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680">38 USC 3680 note</ref>, 3699 note.</p></sidenote> is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b59b67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1007/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b59b68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680">38 USC 3680 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 109 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/48">Public Law 115–48</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/978">131 Stat. 978</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1735" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1008" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1008">SEC. 1008. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1b5c279-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3317/a">Section 3317(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5c27a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1008/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the full cost of established charges (as specified in section 3313)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the full cost of tuition and fees for a program of education</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5c27b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1008/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>those established charges</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such tuition and fees</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4941">134 STAT. 4941</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e1774" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1009">SEC. 1009. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO PURSUE AN APPROVED PROGRAM OF EDUCATION LEADING TO A DEGREE WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b5e98c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3313/e">Section 3313(e) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5e98d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">for a Period of More Than 30 Days</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Active Duty</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5e98e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for a period of more than 30 days</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b5e98f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for a period of more than 30 days</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b5e990-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1009/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b5e991-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3313">38 USC 3313 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1841" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1010" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1010">SEC. 1010. </num><heading>VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIPT OF POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b610a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1010/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3313">Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b637b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b637b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Verification of Enrollment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1b637b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall require—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b637b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b637b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b637b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>each educational institution to submit to the Secretary verification of each individual who is enrolled in a course or program of education at the educational institution and is receiving educational assistance under this chapter—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b637b9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>not later than such time as the Secretary determines reasonable after the date on which the individual is enrolled; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b65eca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>not later than such time as the Secretary determines reasonable after the last date on which a student is able to withdraw from the course or program of education without penalty; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b65ecb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each individual who is enrolled in a course or program of education and is receiving educational assistance under this chapter to submit to the Secretary verification of such enrollment for each month during which the individual is so enrolled and receiving such educational assistance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b65ecc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Verification under this subsection shall be in an electronic form prescribed by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b65ecd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>If an individual fails to submit the verification required under paragraph (1)(B) for two consecutive months, the Secretary may not make a monthly stipend payment to the individual under this section until the individual submits such verification.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b65ece-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1010/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b65ecf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3313">38 USC 3313 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e1932" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1011" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1011">SEC. 1011. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE DEPENDENTS TO WHOM ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNDER THE POST 9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b685e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1011/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3319/c">Section 3319(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b685e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Dependents</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b685e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4942">134 STAT. 4942</page> transfer the individual’s entitlement to an eligible dependent or a combination of eligible dependents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b685e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of eligible dependent</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<term>eligible dependent</term>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<term>dependent</term>’ under subparagraphs (A), (I), and (D) of section 1072(2) of title 10.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b685e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1011/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b685e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3319">38 USC 3319 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch33">chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, before, on, or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2002" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1012" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1012">SEC. 1012. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF REASONS FOR WHICH A COURSE OF EDUCATION MAY BE DISAPPROVED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b6acf6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1012/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3672/b/2">Section 3672(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b6acf7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1012/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> or “<quotedText>or (D)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subparagraph (C)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b6acf8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1012/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b6d409-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A program that is described in subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph and offered by an educational institution that is at risk of losing accreditation shall not be deemed to be approved for purposes of this chapter. For purposes of this subparagraph, an educational institution is at risk of losing accreditation if that educational institution has received from the relevant accrediting agency or association a notice described in section 3673(e)(2)(D) of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b6d40a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1012/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b6d40b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3672">38 USC 3672 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2061" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1013">SEC. 1013. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH APPROVED PROGRAMS: RISK-BASED SURVEYS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b7222c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Risk-based Surveys</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b7222d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subchapter I of chapter 36, United States Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 3673 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1b7704e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="3673A">“§ 3673A.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b7704f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673A">38 USC 3673A</ref>.</p></sidenote> Risk-based surveys</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b77050-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in partnership with State approving agencies, shall develop a searchable risk-based survey for oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b79761-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b79762-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1b79763-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The scope of the risk-based survey developed under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary, in partnership with the State approving agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b79764-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>At a minimum the scope determined under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79765-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Rapid increase in veteran enrollment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79766-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Rapid increase in tuition and fees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79767-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Complaints tracked and published with the mechanism required by section 3698(b)(2) from students pursuing programs of education with educational assistance furnished under laws administered by the Secretary, based on severity or volume of the complaints.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79768-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Compliance with section 3680A(d)(1) of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79769-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Veteran completion rates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b7976a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Indicators of financial stability.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4943">134 STAT. 4943</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b7976b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b7976c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>Review of the advertising and recruiting practices of the educational institution, including those by third-party contractors of the educational institution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b7976d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Matters for which the Federal Government or a State Government brings an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against an educational institution, including matters in cases in which the Federal Government or the State comes to a settled agreement on such matters outside of the court.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b7976e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Database</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in partnership with the State approving agencies under this chapter, shall establish a database or use an existing system, as the Secretary considers appropriate, to serve as a central repository for information required for or collected during site visits for the risk-based survey developed under subsection (a), so as to improve future oversight of educational institutions with programs of education approved under this chapter.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b7976f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 36 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b79770-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3670">38 USC 3670</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 3673 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3673A. </designator> <label>Risk-based surveys.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b79771-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of State Approving Agencies for Oversight Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79772-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673/d">Section 3673(d) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79773-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79774-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>compliance and risk-based surveys</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a risk-based survey developed under section 3673A of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b79775-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1013/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b79776-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673">38 USC 3673 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on October 1, 2022.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2285" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1014" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1014">SEC. 1014. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT ACTION FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b7e597-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1014/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673">Section 3673 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Government Action</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1b881d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1b881da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b881db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><content>If the Secretary receives notice described in paragraph (2), or otherwise becomes aware of an action or event described in paragraph (3), with respect to an educational institution, the Secretary shall transmit such notice or provide notice of such action or event to the State approving agency for the State where the educational institution is located by not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives such notice or becomes aware of such action or event.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>If a State approving agency receives notice as described in paragraph (2), or otherwise becomes aware of an action or event described in paragraph (3), with respect to an educational institution, other than from the Secretary pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the State approving agency shall immediately notify the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which a State approving agency receives notice under subparagraph (A), receives notice as described in subparagraph (B), or becomes aware as <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4944">134 STAT. 4944</page> described in such subparagraph, as the case may be, regarding an educational institution, such State approving agency shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>complete a risk-based survey of such educational institution; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>provide the Secretary with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b881e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>a complete report on the findings of the State approving agency with respect to the risk-based survey completed under clause (i) and any actions taken as a result of such findings; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>any supporting documentation and pertinent records.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Notice described in this paragraph is any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Notice from the Secretary of Education of an event under paragraph (3)(A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Notice of an event under paragraph (3)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Notice from a State of an action taken by that State under paragraph (3)(C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Notice provided by an accrediting agency or association of an action described in paragraph (3)(D) taken by that agency or association.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Notice that the Secretary of Education has placed the educational institution on provisional certification status.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>An action or event under this paragraph is any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The receipt by an educational institution of payments under the heightened cash monitoring level 2 payment method pursuant to section 487(c)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1094">20 U.S.C. 1094</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Punitive action taken by the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any other Federal department or agency for misconduct or misleading marketing practices that would violate the standards defined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Punitive action taken by a State against an educational institution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881ed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The loss, or risk of loss, by an educational institution of an accreditation from an accrediting agency or association, including notice of probation, suspension, an order to show cause relating to the educational institution’s academic policies and practices or to its financial stability, or revocation of accreditation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881ee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The placement of an educational institution on provisional certification status by the Secretary of Education.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881ef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>If a State approving agency disapproves or suspends an educational institution, the State approving agency shall provide notice of such disapproval or suspension to the Secretary and to all other State approving agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>This subsection shall be carried out using amounts made available pursuant to section 3674(a)(4) of this title as long as such amounts remain available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>For each notice transmitted or provided to a State approving agency under paragraph (1) with respect to an educational institution, the Secretary shall ensure the careful review of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the extent possible, the action that gave rise to such notice; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4945">134 STAT. 4945</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b881f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other action against the educational institution by any Federal or State government entity or by the educational institution’s accreditor.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b881f5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>risk-based survey</term>’ means the risk-based survey developed under section 3673A of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b881f6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1014/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b881f7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673">38 USC 3673 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2482" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1015">SEC. 1015. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b8d018-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b8d019-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waivers.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3675">Section 3675 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b8d01a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1b8d01b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b8d01c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>The educational institution is approved and participates in a program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1070/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.</ref>) or the Secretary has waived the requirement under this paragraph with respect to an educational institution and submits to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives notice of such waiver.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b8d01d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b8f72e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1b8f72f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b8f730-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report on any waivers issued pursuant to subsection (b)(4) or section 3672(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b8f731-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, for the year covered by the report, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b8f732-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The name of each educational institution for which a waiver was issued.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b8f733-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The justification for each such waiver.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b8f734-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The total number of waivers issued.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b8f735-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Approval of Standard College Degree Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) of section 3672(b)(2)(A)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b8f736-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3672">38 USC 3672</ref>.</p></sidenote> of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1b91e47-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (C) or (D), an accredited standard college degree program offered at a public or not-for-profit proprietary educational institution that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b91e48-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is accredited by an agency or association recognized for that purpose by the Secretary of Education; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1b91e49-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>is approved and participates in a program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1070/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.</ref>), unless the Secretary has waived the requirement to participate in a program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1070/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.</ref>).”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b91e4a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1015/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b91e4b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3672">38 USC 3672 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2628" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1016" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1016">SEC. 1016. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF ACCREDITATION FOR LAW SCHOOLS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b9455c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1016/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (14)(B) and (15)(B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3676/c">section 3676(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, are each amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4946">134 STAT. 4946</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b9455d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1016/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an accrediting agency</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a specialized accrediting agency for programs of legal education</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b9455e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1016/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period the following: “<quotedText>, from which recipients of law degrees from such accredited programs are eligible to sit for a bar examination in any State</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b9455f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1016/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b94560-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3676">38 USC 3676 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2684" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1017" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1017">SEC. 1017. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF GROUNDS FOR DISAPPROVAL OF A COURSE FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b96c71-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1017/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b96c72-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1017/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including failure to comply with a risk-based survey under this chapter or secure an affirmation of approval by the appropriate State approving agency following the survey)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>requirements of this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1b96c73-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1017/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b96c74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b96c75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>risk-based survey</term>’ means a risk-based survey developed under section 3673A(a) of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1b96c76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1017/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1b96c77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">38 USC 3679 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e2746" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1018" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1018">SEC. 1018. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ba2fc8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1018/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1017 of this title, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb6849-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1bb684a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb684b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Except as provided by paragraph (5), a State approving agency, or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency, shall take an action described in paragraph (4)(A) if the State approving agency or the Secretary, when acting in the role of the State approving agency, determines that an educational institution does not perform any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb684c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Prior to the enrollment of a covered individual in a course of education at the educational institution, provide the individual with a form that contains information personalized to the individual that describes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb684d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the estimated total cost of the course, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other additional costs;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb684e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an estimate of the cost for living expenses for students enrolled in the course;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb684f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the amount of the costs under clauses (i) and (ii) that are covered by the educational assistance provided to the individual under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, as the case may be;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6850-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the type and amount of Federal financial aid not administered by the Secretary and financial aid offered by the institution that the individual may qualify to receive;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6851-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>an estimate of the amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6852-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>information regarding graduation rates;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6853-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>job-placement rates for graduates of the course, if available;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4947">134 STAT. 4947</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6854-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>information regarding the acceptance by the institution of transfer of credits, including military credits;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6855-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>any conditions or additional requirements, including training, experience, or examinations, required to obtain the license, certification, or approval for which the course of education is designed to provide preparation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6856-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>other information to facilitate comparison by the individual of aid packages offered by different educational institutions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6857-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6858-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 15 days after the date on which the institution (or the governing body of the institution) determines tuition rates and fees for an academic year that is different than the amount being charged by the institution, provide a covered individual enrolled in a course of education at the educational institution with the form under subparagraph (A) that contains updated information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6859-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Maintain policies to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>inform each covered individual enrolled in a course of education at the educational institution of the availability of Federal financial aid not administered by the Secretary and financial aid offered by the institution; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>alert such individual of the potential eligibility of the individual for such financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing programs for the individual.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Maintain policies to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>prohibit the automatic renewal of a covered individual in courses and programs of education; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ensure that each covered individual approves of the enrollment of the individual in a course.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb685f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Provide to a covered individual enrolled in a course of education at the educational institution with information regarding the requirements to graduate from such course, including information regarding when required classes will be offered and a timeline to graduate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6860-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6861-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>With respect to an accredited educational institution, obtain the approval of the accrediting agency for each new course or program of the institution before enrolling covered individuals in such courses or programs if the accrediting agency determines that such approval is appropriate under the substantive change requirements of the accrediting agency regarding the quality, objectives, scope, or control of the institution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6862-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>Maintain a policy that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6863-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>ensures that members of the Armed Forces, including the reserve components and the National Guard, who enroll in a course of education at the educational institution may be readmitted at such institution if such members are temporarily unavailable or have to suspend such enrollment by reason of serving in the Armed Forces; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6864-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>otherwise accommodates such members during short absences by reason of such service.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6865-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6866-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>Designate an employee of the educational institution to serve as a point of contact for covered individuals and the family of such individuals needing assistance with respect to <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4948">134 STAT. 4948</page> academic counseling, financial counseling, disability counseling, and other information regarding completing a course of education at such institution, including by referring such individuals and family to the appropriate persons for such counseling and information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb6867-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6868-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Except as provided by paragraph (5), a State approving agency, or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency, shall take an action described in paragraph (4)(A) if the State approving agency, the Secretary, or any Federal agency, determines that an educational institution does any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6869-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Carries out deceptive or persistent recruiting techniques, including on military installations, that may include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb686a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>misrepresentation (as defined in section 3696(e)(2)(B) of this title) or payment of incentive compensation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb686b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb686c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>during any 1-month period making three or more unsolicited contacts to a covered individual, including contacts by phone, email, or in-person; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb686d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>engaging in same-day recruitment and registration.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb686e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Pays inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount, to any individual or entity, or its agents including third party lead generators or marketing firms other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of covered individuals or obtaining access to educational assistance under this title, with the exception of scholarships, grants, and tuition reductions provided by the educational institution.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb686f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6870-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A State approving agency, or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency, shall take an action described in paragraph (4)(A) if the State approving agency or the Secretary, when acting in the role of the State approving agency, determines that an educational institution is the subject of a negative action made by the accrediting agency that accredits the institution, including any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6871-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Accreditor sanctions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6872-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Accreditation probation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6873-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The loss of accreditation or candidacy for accreditation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb6874-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1bb6875-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An action described in this subparagraph is any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb6876-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6877-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6878-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6879-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>Submitting to the Secretary a recommendation that the Secretary publish a warning on the internet website of the Department described in section 3698(c)(2) of this title, or such other similar internet website of the Department, that describes how an educational institution is failing to meet a requirement under paragraph (1), (2), or (3).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb687a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Disapproving a course for purposes of this chapter.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb687b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1bb687c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb687d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall establish guidelines to ensure that the actions described in subparagraph (A) are applied in a proportional and uniform manner by State approving agencies, or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4949">134 STAT. 4949</page></content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb687e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Each State approving agency and the Secretary, when acting in the role of the State approving agency, shall adhere to the guidelines established under clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb687f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6880-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>The State approving agency, in consultation with the Secretary, or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency, may limit an action described in subparagraph (A)(ii) to individuals not enrolled at the educational institution before the period described in such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb6881-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1bb6882-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6883-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb6884-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) or waive the requirements of paragraph (2) with respect to an educational institution for a 1-academic-year period beginning in August of the year in which the waiver is made. A single educational institution may not receive waivers under this paragraph for more than 2 consecutive academic years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>To be considered for a waiver under this paragraph, an educational institution shall submit to the Secretary an application prior to the first day of the academic year for which the waiver is sought.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8e97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives the following reports:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8e99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8e9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A report, which shall be made publicly available, that includes the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>A summary of each action described in paragraph (4)(A) made during the year covered by the report, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the name of the educational institution;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the type of action taken;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the rationale for the action, including how the educational institution was not in compliance with this subsection;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8e9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>the length of time that the educational institution was not in such compliance; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8ea0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8ea1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>whether the educational institution was also not in compliance with this subsection during any of the 2 years prior to the year covered by the report.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8ea2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A summary and justifications for the waivers made under paragraph (5) during the year covered by the report, including the total number of waivers each educational institution has received.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bb8ea3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8ea4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8ea5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8ea6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A report containing the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to any legislative actions the Secretary determines appropriate to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that is consistent with the requirements that educational institutions must meet for purposes of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb8ea7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8ea8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered individual</term>’ means an individual who is pursuing a course of education at an educational institution under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bb8ea9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1018/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8eaa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1bb8eab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">38 USC 3679 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section shall take effect on June 15, 2021, and shall apply to an educational institution beginning on August 1, 2021, except that an educational institution may submit an application for a waiver under subsection (f)(5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">section 3679 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), beginning on June 15, 2021.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4950">134 STAT. 4950</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e3149" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1019" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1019">SEC. 1019. </num><heading>OVERPAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS OR VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bbb5bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1019/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3685">section 3685 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bbdccd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Any overpayment to a veteran or eligible person with respect to pursuit by the veteran or eligible person of a program of education at an educational institution shall constitute a liability of the educational institution to the United States if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the Secretary finds that the overpayment has been made as the result of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdccf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the willful or negligent failure of an educational institution to report, as required under this chapter or chapter 34 or 35 of this title, to the Department of Veterans Affairs excessive absences from a course, or discontinuance or interruption of a course by the veteran or eligible person; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the willful or negligent false certification by an educational institution; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the benefit payment sent to an educational institution on behalf of an eligible veteran or person is made pursuant to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>section 3313(h) of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>section 3317 of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>section 3680(d) of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>section 3320(d) of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bbdcd6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1019/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarifying Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relating to educational assistance under a law administered by the Secretary</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>made to a veteran or eligible person</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e3230" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1020">SEC. 1020. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO LIMITATION ON CERTAIN ADVERTISING, SALES, AND ENROLLMENT PRACTICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1bd8a87-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Substantial Misrepresentation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1bd8a88-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3696">Section 3696 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1c1d049-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3696">“§ 3696.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Prohibition on certain advertising, sales, and enrollment practices</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d04a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Engaging in Substantial Misrepresentation</inline>.—</heading><content>An educational institution with a course or program of education approved under this chapter, and an entity that owns such an educational institution, shall not engage in substantial misrepresentation described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d04b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Substantial Misrepresentation Described</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c1d04c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Substantial misrepresentation described in this paragraph is substantial misrepresentation by an educational institution, a representative of the institution, or any person with whom the institution has an agreement to provide educational programs, marketing, advertising, recruiting or admissions services, concerning any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d04d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The nature of the educational program of the institution, including misrepresentation regarding—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d04e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the particular type, specific source, or nature and extent, of the accreditation of the institution or a course of education at the institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d04f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>whether a student may transfer course credits to another institution;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4951">134 STAT. 4951</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d050-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>conditions under which the institution will accept transfer credits earned at another institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d051-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>whether successful completion of a course of instruction qualifies a student—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d052-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>for acceptance to a labor union or similar organization; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d053-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to receive, to apply to take, or to take an examination required to receive a local, State, or Federal license, or a nongovernmental certification required as a precondition for employment, or to perform certain functions in the States in which the educational program is offered, or to meet additional conditions that the institution knows or reasonably should know are generally needed to secure employment in a recognized occupation for which the program is represented to prepare students;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d054-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the requirements for successfully completing the course of study or program and the circumstances that would constitute grounds for terminating the student’s enrollment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d055-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau>whether the courses of education at the institution are recommended or have been the subject of unsolicited testimonials or endorsements by—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d056-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>vocational counselors, high schools, colleges, educational organizations, employment agencies, members of a particular industry, students, former students, or others; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d057-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>officials of a local or State government or the Federal Government;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d058-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>the size, location, facilities, or equipment of the institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d059-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>the availability, frequency, and appropriateness of the courses of education and programs to the employment objectives that the institution states the courses and programs are designed to meet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>the nature, age, and availability of the training devices or equipment of the institution and the appropriateness to the employment objectives that the institution states the courses and programs are designed to meet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>the number, availability, and qualifications, including the training and experience, of the faculty and other personnel of the institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>the availability of part-time employment or other forms of financial assistance;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content>the nature and availability of any tutorial or specialized instruction, guidance and counseling, or other supplementary assistance the institution will provide students before, during, or after the completion of a course of education;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content>the nature or extent of any prerequisites established for enrollment in any course of education;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d05f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content>the subject matter, content of the course of education, or any other fact related to the degree, diploma, certificate of completion, or any similar document that the student is to be, or is, awarded upon completion of the course of education; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4952">134 STAT. 4952</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d060-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content>whether the degree that the institution will confer upon completion of the course of education has been authorized by the appropriate State educational agency, including with respect to cases where the institution fails to disclose facts regarding the lack of such authorization in any advertising or promotional materials that reference such degree.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d061-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The financial charges of the institution, including misrepresentation regarding—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d062-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>offers of scholarships to pay all or part of a course charge;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d063-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>whether a particular charge is the customary charge at the institution for a course;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d064-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the cost of the program and the refund policy of the institution if the student does not complete the program;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d065-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the availability or nature of any financial assistance offered to students, including a student’s responsibility to repay any loans, regardless of whether the student is successful in completing the program and obtaining employment; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d066-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the student’s right to reject any particular type of financial aid or other assistance, or whether the student must apply for a particular type of financial aid, such as financing offered by the institution.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d067-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The employability of the graduates of the institution, including misrepresentation regarding—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d068-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the relationship of the institution with any organization, employment agency, or other agency providing authorized training leading directly to employment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d069-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the plans of the institution to maintain a placement service for graduates or otherwise assist graduates to obtain employment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d06a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the knowledge of the institution about the current or likely future conditions, compensation, or employment opportunities in the industry or occupation for which the students are being prepared;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d06b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>job market statistics maintained by the Federal Government in relation to the potential placement of the graduates of the institution; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d06c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>other requirements that are generally needed to be employed in the fields for which the training is provided, such as requirements related to commercial driving licenses or permits to carry firearms, and failing to disclose factors that would prevent an applicant from qualifying for such requirements, such as prior criminal records or preexisting medical conditions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d06d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1d06e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d06f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The term ‘<term>misleading statement</term>’ includes any communication, action, omission, or intimation made in writing, visually, orally, or through other means, that has the likelihood or tendency to mislead the intended recipient of the communication under the circumstances in which the communication is made. Such term includes the use of student endorsements or testimonials for an educational institution that a student gives to the institution either under duress or because the institution required the student to make such an endorsement or testimonial to participate in a program of education.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4953">134 STAT. 4953</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d070-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘<term>misrepresentation</term>’ means any false, erroneous, or misleading statement, action, omission, or intimation made directly or indirectly to a student, a prospective student, the public, an accrediting agency, a State agency, or to the Secretary by an eligible institution, one of its representatives, or any person with whom the institution has an agreement to provide educational programs, marketing, advertising, recruiting or admissions services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1d071-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The term ‘<term>substantial misrepresentation</term>’ means misrepresentation in which the person to whom it was made could reasonably be expected to rely, or has reasonably relied, to that person’s detriment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d072-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Certain Commissions, Bonuses, and Other Incentive Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>An educational institution with a course or program of education approved under this chapter, and an entity that owns such an educational institution, shall not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments or financial aid to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting or admission activities or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d073-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1d074-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1d075-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Maintain Records</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c1d076-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To ensure compliance with this section, any educational institution offering courses approved for the enrollment of eligible persons or veterans shall maintain a complete record of all advertising, sales, or enrollment materials (and copies thereof) utilized by or on behalf of the institution during the preceding two-year period. Such record shall be available for inspection by the State approving agency or the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d077-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Such materials shall include but are not limited to any direct mail pieces, brochures, printed literature used by sales persons, films, video tapes, and audio tapes disseminated through broadcast media, material disseminated through print, digital, or electronic media, tear sheets, leaflets, handbills, fliers, and any sales or recruitment manuals used to instruct sales personnel, agents, or representatives of such institution.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d078-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1d079-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Investigations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement With Federal Trade Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c1d07a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall, pursuant to section 3694 of this title, enter into an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to utilize, where appropriate, its services and facilities, consistent with its available resources, in carrying out investigations and making the Under Secretary of Benefit’s preliminary findings under subsection (g)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1d07b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Such agreement shall provide that cases arising under subsection (a) of this section or any similar matters with respect to any of the requirements of this chapter or chapters 34 and 35 of this title may be referred to the Federal Trade Commission which in its discretion will conduct an investigation and make preliminary findings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f78c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f78d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>The findings and results of any investigation under paragraph (2) shall be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits, who shall take appropriate action under subsection (g) in such cases not later than 60 days after the date of such referral.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f78e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f78f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Judgments From Other Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whenever the Secretary becomes aware of a final judgment by a Federal agency against an educational institution or owner of an educational institution pertaining to substantial misrepresentation described in subsection (b) or of other credible evidence relating <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4954">134 STAT. 4954</page> to a violation of subsection (a), the Secretary, in partnership with the applicable State approving agency, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f790-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>within 30 days, alert the educational institution or owner that it is at risk of losing approval under this chapter of its courses or programs of education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f791-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide the educational institution or owner 60 days to provide any information it wishes to the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f792-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f793-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f794-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>require the educational institution or owner to submit to the Secretary a report prepared by an approved third-party auditor of the advertising and enrollment practices of the educational institution or owner; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f795-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>refer the matter to the Under Secretary of Benefits, who may thereafter make a preliminary finding under subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f796-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary Findings, Final Determinations, and Processes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c1f797-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary for Benefits shall make preliminary findings and final determinations on violations of subsections (a), (c), and (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f798-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c1f799-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Under Secretary shall establish a process for making preliminary findings and final determinations under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The process established under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>clearly define what triggers an oversight visit by the Under Secretary for purposes of enforcing subsections (a), (c), and (d);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>set forth factors an educational institution, or the owner of the educational institution, must meet in order to retain approval status under this section, including with respect to the factors set forth under subsection (h)(2);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>include a process for the provision of notice to an educational institution, or the owner of the educational institution, that the Under Secretary has made a preliminary finding under paragraph (1) that the education institution or owner has violated subsection (a), (c), or (d), which the Under Secretary shall provide to the educational institution or owner within such period after making the preliminary finding as the Under Secretary shall establish for purposes of this clause, except that, in every case, such period shall end before the date on which the Under Secretary makes a final determination under such paragraph; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>include—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f79f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a process for receipt of findings from a third-party pertinent to this section; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a process for an educational institution or an owner to provide such information as the educational institution or owner determines appropriate to the Secretary, including information about corrective actions the educational institution or owner may have taken in response to preliminary findings under paragraph (1).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The process established under subparagraph (A) shall not prohibit a State approving agency from—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>independently investigating a potential violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>taking action if the State approving agency finds a violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Upon a preliminary finding under this subsection of a violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d) by an educational institution, or the owner of an educational institution, the Under Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4955">134 STAT. 4955</page> shall require the educational institution or owner to submit to the Under Secretary a report prepared by an approved third-party auditor of the advertising and enrollment practices of the educational institution or owner.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c1f7a6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f7a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Before making a final determination under this subsection regarding a violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d) by an educational institution or owner of an educational institution, the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>review the practices of the educational institution or owner that pertain to activities and practices covered by subsections (a), (c), and (d);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>consider the results of a risk-based survey conducted by a State approving agency, if available; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>review—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the findings and information received pursuant to the processes established under paragraph (2)(B)(iii);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>in a case in which a report was submitted under subsection (f)(3), such report;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the report submitted under paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>any findings and results submitted under subsection (e)(3);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>the marketing and outreach material of the educational institution and the contractors of the educational institution.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Under Secretary may not make a final determination under this subsection solely based on preliminary findings.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Under Secretary may not delegate authority to make a final determination under this subsection, including to any employee of the Department or to the Federal Trade Commission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f7b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c1f7b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c1f7b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Upon a final determination by the Under Secretary for Benefits under subsection (g) that an educational institution or the owner of an educational institution violated subsection (a), (c), or (d), the Under Secretary shall, but subject to subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph, take one of the following actions independent of any actions taken under section 3690 of this title:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f7b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><content>Publish a caution flag on the GI Bill Comparison Tool, or successor tool, about that educational institution and alert its currently enrolled eligible veterans and eligible persons.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Suspend the approval of the courses and programs of education offered by the educational institution by disapproving new enrollments of eligible veterans and eligible persons in each course or program of education offered by that educational institution.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7b9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Revoke the approval of the courses and programs of education offered by the educational institution by disapproving all enrollments of eligible veterans and eligible persons in each course or program of education offered by that educational institution.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7ba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In deciding upon a course of action under subparagraph (A), for the first violation of this section, the Secretary shall consider the factors set forth in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c1f7bb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c1f7bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Subject to subsection (i), any repeat violation and final finding within five years of the first violation of this section shall result in—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/4956">134 STAT. 4956</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ecd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a suspension of approval of new enrollments as described in subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph until reinstatement under subsection (j); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ece-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a revocation of approval under this chapter as described in subparagraph (A)(iii) of this paragraph until reinstatement under subsection (j).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ecf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ed0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Subject to subsection (i), any third violation within three years of the second violation of this section shall result in revocation of approval under this chapter as described in subparagraph (A)(iii) of this paragraph until reinstatement under subsection (j).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ed2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Any action taken under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph regarding a violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d) by an educational institution or the owner of an educational institution shall be taken on or before the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Under Secretary provided notice to the educational institution or owner regarding the violation in accordance with the process established under subsection (g)(2)(B)(iii).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The factors set forth in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>That the Secretary’s action brings sufficient deterrence for future fraud against students and the programs of education carried out under this title. Fraud against veterans must be met with a repercussion strong enough to send a deterrent message to this and other educational institutions and owners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>That the educational institution has secured an approved third-party auditor to verify the educational institution’s, or owner’s, advertising and enrollment practices for at least three years going forward.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>That the educational institution or owner has repudiated the deceptive practices and has communicated to all employees that deceptive practices will not be tolerated, and has instituted strong governance procedures to prevent recurrence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>That the educational institution has taken steps to remove any pressure on its enrollment recruiters, including by removing enrollment quotas and incentives for enrollment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>That the State approving agency or the Secretary acting in the role of the State approving agency, has completed a risk-based survey and determined the educational institution is worthy of serving eligible veterans and eligible persons.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ed9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Enforcement action under this section shall not preclude enforcement action under section 3690 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21eda-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>No action may be carried out under this subsection with respect to a final determination by the Under Secretary under subsection (g) while such final determination is pending review under subsection (i).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21edb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appeals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c21edc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a process by which an educational institution or the owner of an educational institution that is the subject of more than one final determination by the Under Secretary under subsection (g)(1) that the educational institution or owner violated subsection (a), may request a review of the most recent final determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21edd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c21ede-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21edf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ee0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>review each final determination for which a review is requested under paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>pursuant to such review, issue a final decision sustaining, modifying, or overturning the final determination.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4957">134 STAT. 4957</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary may not delegate any decision under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1c21ee4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Review under subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph shall be the exclusive avenue for review of a final determination under subsection (g)(1).</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A decision issued pursuant to a review under subparagraph (A)(i) may not be appealed to the Secretary for review under section 7104(a) of this title.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c21ee7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ee8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary issues a final decision under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on such final decision.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ee9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21eea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>An outline of the decisionmaking process of the Secretary that led to the final decision described in subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21eeb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21eec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Surveys.</p></sidenote><content>Any relevant material used to make the final decision under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), including risk-based surveys and documentation from the educational institution or the owners of the educational institution.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21eed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Materials that were submitted to the Secretary after the date of the final determination under subsection (g) that was the subject of the final decision under paragraph (2)(A)(ii) of this subsection and before the date on which the Secretary issued such final decision.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21eee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reinstatement of Approval</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c21eef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If an educational institution or the owner of an educational institution has had the approval of the courses or programs of education of the educational institution suspended as described in clause (ii) of subsection (h)(1)(A) or revoked as described in clause (iii) of such subsection for a violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d) pursuant to subparagraph (C) or (D) of subsection (h)(1), the educational institution or owner may submit to the applicable State approving agency or the Secretary when acting as a State approving agency an application for reinstatement of approval under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Approval under this chapter may not be reinstated under this subsection until—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the educational institution or owner submits to the applicable State approving agency or the Secretary when acting as a State approving agency an application for reinstatement of approval under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ef3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>the date that is 540 days after the date of the most recent suspension or revocation described in paragraph (1) of the educational institution or owner;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ef5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>the educational institution submits a report by an approved third-party auditor on the advertising and enrollment practices of the educational institution, including those of its third-party contractors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21ef7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>procedures are in place to prevent any future violation of subsection (a), (c), or (d);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>that the educational institution has met all factors set forth in subsection (h)(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21ef9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>the Secretary agrees to such reinstatement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21efa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction Regarding State Approving Agencies and Risk-based Surveys</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a State approving agency from conducting <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4958">134 STAT. 4958</page> any risk-based survey the State approving agency considers appropriate at any educational institution that it considers appropriate for oversight purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21efb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21efc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>approved third-party auditor</term>’ means an independent third-party auditor that is approved by the Secretary for purposes of third-party audits under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21efd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>risk-based survey</term>’ means the risk-based survey developed under section 3673A of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c21efe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 36 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c21eff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">38 USC 3679</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3696 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3696. </designator> <label>Prohibition on certain advertising, sales, and enrollment practices.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c21f00-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Nonaccredited Courses</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (10) of section 3676(c) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c24611-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>The institution, and any entity that owns the institution, does not engage in substantial misrepresentation described in section 3696(e) of this title. The institution shall not be deemed to have met this requirement until the State approving agency—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c24612-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has ascertained that no Federal department or agency has taken a punitive action, not including a settlement agreement, against the school for misleading or deceptive practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c24613-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has, if such an order has been issued, given due weight to that fact; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c24614-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c24615-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>has reviewed the complete record of advertising, sales, or enrollment materials (and copies thereof) used by or on behalf of the institution during the preceding 12-month period.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c24616-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1020/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c24617-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3676">38 USC 3676 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4121" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1021" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1021">SEC. 1021. </num><heading>CHARGE TO ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT TRANSFER CREDITS FROM CERTAIN CLOSED OR DISAPPROVED PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c29438-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1021/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699">section 3699 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb49-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period Not Charged</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c2bb4a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The period for which, by reason of this subsection, educational assistance is not charged against entitlement or counted toward the applicable aggregate period under section 3695 of this title shall not exceed the aggregate of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb4b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the portion of the period of enrollment in the course from which the individual did not receive credit or with respect to which the individual lost training time, as determined under subsection (b)(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb4c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the period by which a monthly stipend is extended under section 3680(a)(2)(B) of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb4d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c2bb4e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>An individual described in subparagraph (B) who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved as described in subsection (b)(1) shall be deemed to be an individual who did not receive such credits, as described in subsection (b)(2), except that the period for which <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4959">134 STAT. 4959</page> such individual’s entitlement is not charged shall be the entire period of the individual’s enrollment in the program of education. In carrying<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb4f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb50-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb51-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> out this subparagraph, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall establish procedures to determine whether the individual transferred credits to a comparable course or program of education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb52-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual who is enrolled in a course or program of education closed or discontinued as described in subsection (b)(1) during the period beginning on the date that is 120 days before the date of such closure or discontinuance and ending on the date of such closure or discontinuance, as the case may be.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb53-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb54-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>This paragraph shall apply with respect to a course or program of education closed or discontinued before September 30, 2023.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c2bb56-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1021/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c2bb57-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699">38 USC 3699 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4217" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1022" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1022">SEC. 1022. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TREATMENT OF FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS CONVERTED TO NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c30878-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1022/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch36/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1c30879-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="3699B">“§ 3699B.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c3087a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699B">38 USC 3699B</ref>.</p></sidenote> Treatment of certain for-profit educational institutions</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3087b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c3087c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Surveys.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c3087d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any for-profit educational institution that is converted to a nonprofit educational institution, the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting as a State approving agency shall conduct annual risk-based surveys of the institution during the three-year period beginning on the date on which the educational institution is so converted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3087e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Risk-based Survey Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>risk-based survey</term>’ means the risk-based survey developed under section 3673A of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3087f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1022/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c30880-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3670">38 USC 3670</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 3699A the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3699B. </designator> <label>Treatment of certain for-profit educational institutions.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c30881-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1022/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c30882-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699B">38 USC 3699B note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699B">Section 3699B of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to the conversion of a for-profit educational institution to a nonprofit educational institution that occurs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4329" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1023" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1023">SEC. 1023. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF STATE APPROVING AGENCIES TO CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1c32f93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3673">Section 3673 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1014 of this title, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c356a4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1c356a5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A State approving agency may conduct outreach activities if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c356a6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the State approving agency has properly conducted its enforcement and approval of courses and programs of education under this chapter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c356a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>funds are still available to do so.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4960">134 STAT. 4960</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c356a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), a State approving agency shall be considered to have properly conducted its enforcement and approval of courses and programs of education under this chapter if the State approving agency has—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c356a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>met fulfilled its requirements pursuant to the applicable cooperative agreements between the State approving agency and the Department relating to the oversight and approval of courses and programs of education under this chapter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c356aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c356ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Surveys.</p></sidenote><content>completed a risk-based survey of any course or program of education determined to be of questionable quality or at risk by any Federal or State agency or any accrediting agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c356ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Outreach activities conducted under paragraph (1) shall be carried out using amounts derived from amounts not specifically appropriated to carry out this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d99392e4394" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1024" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1024">SEC. 1024. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON COLOCATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF STATE APPROVING AGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c37dbd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1024/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3671">Section 3671 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c37dbe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>A State department or agency may not be recognized as a State approving agency designated under this section if such State department or agency is administered at or colocated with a university or university system whose courses or programs of education would be subject to approval under this chapter by the State approving agency in that State.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c37dbf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1024/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c37dc0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3671">38 USC 3671 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4438" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1025" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1025">SEC. 1025. </num><heading>ELIMINATION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3cbe1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1025/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3103">Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c3cbe2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1025/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or (e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(e), or (g)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c3cbe3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1025/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3cbe4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c3cbe5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to a veteran who was discharged or released from active military, naval, or air service on or after January 1, 2013.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c3cbe6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stA/s1025/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 6(c) of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/stat/134/633">134 Stat. 633</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e4512" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Pandemic Assistance</heading> <section id="d99392e4517" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c3cbe7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3001">38 USC 3001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1c41a08-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a09-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered program of education</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered program of education</term>” means a program of education (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3002">section 3002 of title 38, United States Code</ref>) approved by a State approving agency, or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when acting in the role of a State approving agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a0a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">COVID–19 emergency<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>The term “<term>COVID–19 emergency</term>” means the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act on January <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4961">134 STAT. 4961</page> 31, 2020, entitled “<term>Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists Nationwide as the Result of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus</term>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a0b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Educational institution</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>educational institution</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3452/c">section 3452(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, and includes an institution of higher learning (as defined in such section).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a0c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State approving agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State approving agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3671">section 3671 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a0d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>training establishment</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3452/e">section 3452(e) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c41a0e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1101/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>training</term>” includes on-job training and apprenticeship programs and vocational rehabilitation programs.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e4604" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>CONTINUATION OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS DURING COVID–19 EMERGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c4b64f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c4b650-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines under subsection (c) that an individual is negatively affected by the COVID–19 emergency, the Secretary may provide educational assistance to that individual under the laws administered by the Secretary as if such negative effects did not occur.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c4b651-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> The authority under this section is in addition to the authority provided under <ref href="/us/pl/116/128/s1">section 1 of Public Law 116–128</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3001">38 U.S.C. 3001 note</ref> prec.), but in no case may the Secretary provide more than a total of four weeks of additional educational assistance by reason of section 4 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680">38 U.S.C. 3680 note</ref>) and this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c4b652-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c4b653-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Housing and Allowances</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing educational assistance to an individual pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c4b654-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>continue to pay a monthly housing stipend under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch33">chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, during a month the individual would have been enrolled in a program of education or training but for the COVID–19 emergency at the same rate such stipend would have been payable if the individual had not been negatively affected by the COVID–19 emergency, except that the total number of weeks for which stipends may continue to be so payable may not exceed four weeks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c4b655-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>continue to pay payments or subsistence allowances under chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, and 35 of such title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, during a month for a period of time that the individual would have been enrolled in a program of education or training but for the COVID–19 emergency, except that the total number of weeks for which payments or allowances may continue to be so payable may not exceed four weeks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c4b656-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Negative Effects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall determine that an individual was negatively affected by the COVID–19 emergency if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c4b657-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the individual is enrolled in a covered program of education of an educational institution or enrolled in training at a training establishment and is pursuing such program or <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4962">134 STAT. 4962</page> training using educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c4b658-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c4b659-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>the educational institution or training establishment certifies to the Secretary that such program or training is truncated, delayed, relocated, canceled, partially canceled, converted from being on-site to being offered by distance learning, or otherwise modified or made unavailable by reason of the COVID–19 emergency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c4b65a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the modification to such program or training specified under paragraph (2) would reduce the amount of educational assistance (including with respect to monthly housing stipends, payments, or subsistence allowances) that would be payable to the individual but for the COVID–19 emergency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c4b65b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Entitlement Period</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that an individual who received assistance under this section did not make progress toward the completion of the program of education in which the individual is enrolled during the period for which the individual received such assistance, any assistance provided pursuant to this section shall not be counted for purposes of determining the total amount of an individual’s entitlement to educational assistance, housing stipends, or payments or subsistence allowances under chapters 30, 31, 32, and 35 of such title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c4b65c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1102/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability Period</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4721" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>EFFECTS OF CLOSURE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND MODIFICATION OF COURSES BY REASON OF COVID–19 EMERGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0bd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Closure or Disapproval</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any payment of educational assistance described in subsection (b) shall not—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0be-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual concerned; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0bf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be counted against the aggregate period for which <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3695">section 3695 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, limits the receipt of educational assistance by such individual.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c5a0c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Educational Assistance Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (d), the payment of educational assistance described in this subsection is the payment of such assistance to an individual for pursuit of a course or program of education at an educational institution under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, if the Secretary determines that the individual—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>was unable to complete such course or program as a result of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the closure of the educational institution, or the full or partial cancellation of a course or program of education, by reason of the COVID–19 emergency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the disapproval of the course or a course that is a necessary part of that program under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch36">chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, because the course was modified by reason of such emergency; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>did not receive credit or lost training time, toward completion of the program of education being so pursued.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4963">134 STAT. 4963</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Housing Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, educational assistance includes, as applicable—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>monthly housing stipends payable under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch33">chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, for any month the individual would have been enrolled in a course or program of education; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>payments or subsistence allowances under chapters 30, 31, 32, and 35 of such title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, during a month the individual would have been enrolled in a course or program of education.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period Not Charged</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The period for which, by reason of this subsection, educational assistance is not charged against entitlement or counted toward the applicable aggregate period under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3695">section 3695 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, shall not exceed the aggregate of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the portion of the period of enrollment in the course from which the individual did not receive credit or with respect to which the individual lost training time, as determined under subsection (b)(2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the period by which a monthly stipend is extended under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680/a/2/B">section 3680(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Pursuit of Disapproved Courses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0cd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c5a0ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may treat a course of education that is disapproved under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch36">chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as being approved under such chapter with respect to an individual described in paragraph (2) if the Secretary determines, on a programmatic basis, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5a0cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>such disapproval is the result of an action described in subsection (b)(1)(B); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>continuing pursuing such course is in the best interest of the individual.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Individual described</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who is pursuing a course of education at an educational institution under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as of the date on which the course is disapproved as described in subsection (b)(1)(B).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as Full-Time Student for Purposes of Housing Stipend Calculation</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an individual who, as of the first day of the COVID–19 emergency was enrolled on a full-time basis in a program of education and was receiving educational assistance under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch33">chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, or subsistence allowance under chapter 31 of such title, and for whom the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (b), the individual shall be treated as an individual enrolled in a program of education on a full-time basis for the purpose of calculating monthly housing stipends payable under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch33">chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, or subsistence allowance payable under chapter 31 of such title, for any month the individual is enrolled in the program of education on a part-time basis to complete any course of education that was partially or fully canceled by reason of the COVID–19 emergency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c5c7e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Closures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary receives notice that an educational institution will close or is closed by reason of the COVID–19 emergency, the Secretary shall provide to each individual who is enrolled in a course or program of education at such educational <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4964">134 STAT. 4964</page> institution using entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1606">chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, notice of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>such closure and the date of such closure; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the effect of such closure on the individual’s entitlement to educational assistance pursuant to this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c5c7e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1103/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c5c7e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply with respect to the closure of an educational institution, or the cancellation or modification of a course or program of education, that occurs during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e4960" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN CASES OF WITHDRAWAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c61609-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6160a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any individual who withdraws from a program of education or training, other than a program by correspondence, in an educational institution under chapter 31, 34, or 35 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, for a covered reason during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall find mitigating circumstances for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680/a/1/C/ii">section 3680(a)(1)(C)(ii) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6160b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6160c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Reason</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered reason</term>” means any reason related to the COVID–19 emergency, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6160d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>illness, quarantine, or social distancing requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6160e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>issues associated with COVID–19 testing accessibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6160f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>access or availability of childcare;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c61610-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>providing care for a family member or cohabitants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c61611-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>change of location or residence due to COVID–19 or associated school closures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c61612-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>employment changes or financial hardship; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c61613-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1104/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>issues associated with changes in format or medium of instruction.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e5033" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TIME LIMITATIONS ON USE OF ENTITLEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c66434-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Montgomery GI Bill</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The subsection (i) temporarily added to <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3031">section 3031 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, by subsection (a) of section 6 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c66435-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 632.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c66436-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c66437-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period the individual is so prevented from pursuing such program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c66438-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the first day after the individual is able to resume pursuit of a program of education with educational assistance under this chapter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 22, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c66439-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vocational Rehabilitation and Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The subsection (g) temporarily added to <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3103">section 3103 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, by subsection (c) of such section 6<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6643a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 633.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6643b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6643c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period the individual is so prevented from participating such program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4965">134 STAT. 4965</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6643d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1105/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the first day after the individual is able to resume participation in such program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 22, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e5139" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6643e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3687">38 USC 3687 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPRENTICESHIP OR ON-JOB TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c68b4f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1106/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c68b50-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period described in subsection (b), subsection (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3687">section 3687 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, shall be applied by substituting the following for paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d971-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c6d972-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), for any month in which an individual fails to complete 120 hours of training, the entitlement otherwise chargeable under paragraph (1) shall be reduced in the same proportion as the monthly training assistance allowance payable is reduced under subsection (b)(3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d973-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of an individual who is unemployed during any month, the 120-hour requirement under subparagraph (A) for that month shall be reduced proportionately to reflect the individual’s period of unemployment, except that the amount of monthly training assistance otherwise payable to the individual under subsection (b)(3) shall not be reduced.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d974-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Any period during which an individual is unemployed shall not—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d975-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d976-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the receipt of educational assistance by such individual.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d977-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Any amount by which the entitlement of an individual is reduced under subparagraph (A) shall not—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d978-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d979-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the receipt of educational assistance by such individual.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d97a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>In the case of an individual who fails to complete 120 hours of training during a month, but who completed more than 120 hours of training during the preceding month, the individual may apply the number of hours in excess of 120 that the individual completed for that month to the month for which the individual failed to complete 120 hours. If the addition of such excess hours results in a total of 120 hours or more, the individual shall be treated as an individual who has completed 120 hours of training for that month.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6d97b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> Any excess hours applied to a different month under this subparagraph may only be applied to one such month.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d97c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6d97d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>This paragraph applies to amounts described in section 3313(g)(3)(B)(iv) and section 3032(c)(2) of this title and section 16131(d)(2) of title 10.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d97e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c6d97f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this paragraph:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d980-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The term ‘<term>unemployed</term>’ includes being furloughed or being scheduled to work zero hours.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c6d981-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The term ‘<term>fails to complete 120 hours of training</term>’ means, with respect to an individual, that during any month, the individual completes at least one hour, but fewer than 120 hours, of training, including in a case in which the individual is unemployed for part of, but not the whole, month.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4966">134 STAT. 4966</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c6d982-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability Period</inline>.—</heading><content>The period described in this section is the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e5259" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO COVID–19 EMERGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c74eb3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/pl/116/128/s1">Section 1 of Public Law 116–128</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c74eb4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 221.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c74eb5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a training establishment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>an educational institution</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c74eb6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1c74eb7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c74eb8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>training establishment</term>’ has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3452/e">section 3452(e) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c74eb9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4(a)(1) of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3680">38 U.S.C. 3680 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a training establishment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>educational institution</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c74eba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c74ebb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699">38 USC 3699 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Charge to Entitlement</inline>.—</heading><content>The subparagraph (C) temporarily added to <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699/b/1">section 3699(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, by section 5 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3699">38 U.S.C. 3699 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or training establishment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>educational institution</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c74ebc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c74ebd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">MGIB</inline>.—</heading><content>The subsection (i) temporarily added to <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3031">section 3031 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, by subsection (a) of section 6 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>), as amended by section 1105 of this title,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c74ebe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 632.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or training establishment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>educational institution</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c74ebf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1107/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer period</inline>.—</heading><content>The subparagraph (C) temporarily added to section 3319(h)(5) of such title by section 6 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c74ec0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 632.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or training establishment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>educational institution</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e5427" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1108" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES UNDER STUDENT VETERAN CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1c775d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 4 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/140">Public Law 116–140</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c775d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 632.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c775d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1108/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c775d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1108/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may not exceed four weeks.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may not exceed the shorter of the following:</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c775d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1108/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yd1c79ce6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The period of time that the eligible veteran or eligible person would have been enrolled in a program of education or training but for the emergency situation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yd1c79ce7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Four weeks.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c79ce8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tI/stB/s1108/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c79ce9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entitlement Not Charged</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any payment of allowances under this section shall not—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c79cea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the eligible veteran or eligible person concerned; or<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4967">134 STAT. 4967</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c79ceb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, limits the receipt of educational assistance by such eligible veteran or eligible person.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>BENEFITS</heading> <subtitle id="d99392e5528" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Benefits Generally</heading> <section id="d99392e5533" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2001" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2001">SEC. 2001. </num><heading>REVISION OF DEFINITION OF VIETNAM ERA FOR PURPOSES OF THE LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/29/A">Section 101(29)(A) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>February 28, 1961</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>November 1, 1955</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e5552" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2002">SEC. 2002. </num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8d56c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Clarification of Licensure Requirements for Contractor Medical Professionals to Perform Medical Disability Examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs Under Pilot Program for Use of Contract Physicians for Disability Examinations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8d56d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/275">Public Law 104–275</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc7e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Licensure of Contract Health Care Professionals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc7f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a health care professional described in paragraph (2) may conduct an examination pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a) at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, so long as the examination is within the scope of the authorized duties under such contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc80-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Health care professional described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A health care professional described in this paragraph is a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, audiologist, or psychologist, who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc81-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has a current unrestricted license to practice the health care profession of the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, audiologist, or psychologist, as the case may be;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc82-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is not barred from practicing such health care profession in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc83-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>is performing authorized duties for the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc84-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc85-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of the amendment made by paragraph (1) is to expand the license portability for physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists to supplement the capacity of employees of the Department to provide medical examinations described in subsection (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4968">134 STAT. 4968</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc86-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc87-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall not be construed to affect the license portability for physicians in effect under section 504(c) of such Act as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc88-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc89-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>On the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, subsection (c) of such section shall read as it read on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc8a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc8b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc8c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Halt on Elimination of Medical Examiner Positions in Department of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall temporarily suspend the efforts of the Secretary in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act to eliminate medical examiner positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs until the number of individuals awaiting a medical examination with respect to medical disability of the individuals for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary that are carried out through the Under Secretary for Benefits is equal to or less than the number of such individuals who were awaiting such a medical examination with respect to such purposes on March 1, 2020.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc8d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Provision of Medical Examinations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc8e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the provision of medical examinations described in subsection (b) by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall cover the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>How the Secretary will increase the capacity, efficiency, and timeliness of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists of the Veterans Health Administration with respect to completing medical examinations described in subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc91-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The total number of full-time equivalent employees among all physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists needed for the increases described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc92-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment regarding the importance of retaining a critical knowledge base within the Department for performing medical examinations for veterans filing claims for compensation under chapters 11 and 13 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, including with respect to military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and toxic exposure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc94-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall collaborate with the veterans community and stakeholders in the preparation of the report required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General of the United States Review</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/134/4969">134 STAT. 4969</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 360 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence a review of the implementation of the pilot program authorized under subsection (a) of section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/275">Public Law 104–275</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fc9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the use of subsection (c) of section 504 of such Act, as amended by subsection (a)(1) of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Efforts to retain and recruit medical examiners as employees of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fc9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Use of telehealth for medical examinations described in subsection (b) that are administered by the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fca0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fca1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Recommendations of Comptroller General of the United States</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on how the Secretary will implement the recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fca2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the monitoring of the training of providers of examinations pursuant to contracts under section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/275">Public Law 104–275</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c8fca3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensuring such providers receive such training.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c8fca4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2002/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c8fca5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Holding Underperforming Contract Medical Examiners Accountable</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to hold accountable the providers of medical examinations pursuant to contracts under section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/275">Public Law 104–275</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref>) who are underperforming in the meeting of the needs of veterans through the performance of medical examinations pursuant to such contracts.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e5872" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2003">SEC. 2003. </num><heading>MEDAL OF HONOR SPECIAL PENSION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c998e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification of Current Rate of Special Pension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1562">section 1562 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,388.68</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c998e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Pension for Surviving Spouses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c998e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surviving spouse benefit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such subsection is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c998e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c998ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c9bffb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1c9bffc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary shall pay special pension under this section to the surviving spouse of a person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll and a copy of whose certificate has been delivered to the Secretary under section 1134a(d) of title 10.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c9bffd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>No special pension shall be paid to a surviving spouse of a person under this section unless such surviving spouse was married to such person—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4970">134 STAT. 4970</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9bffe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c9bfff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>for one year or more prior to the veteran’s death; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c000-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for any period of time if a child was born of the marriage, or was born to them before the marriage.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1c9c001-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>No special pension shall be paid to a surviving spouse of a person under this section if such surviving spouse is receiving benefits under section 1311 or 1318 of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c002-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c003-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c004-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or married to more than one person who has been awarded a medal of honor,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>honor,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c005-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or under paragraph (2) of such subsection in the case of a posthumous entry on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll,</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c006-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special provisions relating to marriages</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 103(d)(5) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yd1c9c007-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Section 1562(a)(2), relating to Medal of Honor special pension.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1c9c008-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2003/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1c9c009-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s103">38 USC 103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to payment of pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1562">section 1562 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, for months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e6054" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2004">SEC. 2004. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS INSURANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1caf88a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Modernized Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1caf88b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch19">Chapter 19 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1922A the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1cca63c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1922B">“§ 1922B.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cca63d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1922B">38 USC 1922B</ref>.</p></sidenote> Service-disabled veterans insurance</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cca63e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cca63f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cca640-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Beginning January 1, 2023, the Secretary shall carry out a service-disabled veterans insurance program under which a veteran is granted insurance by the United States against the death of such individual occurring while such insurance is in force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cca641-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may only issue whole-life policies under the insurance program under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cca642-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may not grant insurance to a veteran under paragraph (1) unless—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cca643-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the veteran submits the application for such insurance before the veteran attains 81 years of age; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cca644-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>with respect to a veteran who has attained 81 years of age—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cca645-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the veteran filed a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of this title before attaining such age;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cca646-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cca647-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>based on such claim, and after the veteran attained such age, the Secretary first determines that the veteran has a service-connected disability; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cca648-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cca649-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the veteran submits the application for such insurance during the two-year period following the date of such determination.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4971">134 STAT. 4971</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cca64a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1cca64b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>A veteran enrolled in the insurance program under paragraph (1) may elect to be insured in any of the following amounts:</chapeau><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1cca64c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>$10,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1cca64d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$20,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1cca64e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>$30,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1cca64f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>$40,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1cca650-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>In accordance with subparagraph (B), a maximum amount greater than $40,000.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd61-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may establish a maximum amount to be insured under paragraph (1) that is greater than $40,000 if the Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd62-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd63-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>determines that such maximum amount and the premiums for such amount—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd64-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance program under paragraph (1); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd65-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>will not result in such program operating at a loss; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>publishes in the Federal Register, and submits to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives, such maximum amount and determination.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd69-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1cccd6a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Insurance granted under this section shall be on a nonparticipating basis and all premiums and other collections therefor shall be credited directly to a revolving fund in the Treasury of the United States.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd6b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Any payments on such insurance shall be made directly from such fund.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd6c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1cccd6d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The Secretary of the Treasury may invest in and sell and retire special interest-bearing obligations of the United States for the account of the revolving fund under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd6e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>Such obligations issued for that purpose shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd6f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>have maturities fixed with due regard for the needs of the fund; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd70-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>bear interest at a rate equal to the average market yield (computed by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of market quotations as of the end of the calendar month preceding the date of issue) on all marketable interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt which are not due or callable until after the expiration of four years from the end of such calendar month; except that where such average market yield is not a multiple of one-eighth of one per centum, the rate of interest of such obligation shall be the multiple of one-eighth of one per centum nearest such market yield.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd71-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd72-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Administrative support financed by the appropriations for ‘General Operating Expenses, Department of Veterans Affairs’ and ‘Information Technology Systems, Department of Veterans Affairs’ for the insurance program under paragraph (1) shall be paid from premiums credited to the fund under paragraph (5).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd73-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><content>Such payment for administrative support shall be reimbursed for that fiscal year from funds that are available on such insurance after claims have been paid.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A veteran is eligible to enroll in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) if the veteran has a service-connected disability, without regard to—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4972">134 STAT. 4972</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>whether such disability is compensable under chapter 11 of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>whether the veteran meets standards of good health required for other life insurance policies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd78-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment and Waiting Period</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An eligible veteran may enroll in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) at any time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd7a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The life insurance policy of a veteran who enrolls in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) does not go into force unless—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd7b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a period of two years elapses following the date of such enrollment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd7c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the veteran pays the premiums required during such two-year period.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd7d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd7e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>If a veteran dies during the two-year period described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay to the beneficiary of the veteran the amount of premiums paid by the veteran under this section, plus interest.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd7f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd80-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>for the initial year of the insurance program under subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd81-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall set such interest at a rate of one percent; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd82-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>may adjust such rate during such year based on program experience, except that the interest rate may not be less than zero percent;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd83-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for the second and each subsequent year of the program, shall calculate such interest at an annual rate equal to the rate of return on the revolving fund under subsection (a)(5) for the calendar year preceding the year of the veteran’s death, except that the interest rate may not be less than zero percent; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd84-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd85-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>on an annual basis, shall publish on the internet website of the Department the average interest rate calculated under clause (ii) for the preceding calendar year.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd86-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Premiums</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd87-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a schedule of basic premium rates by age per $10,000 of insurance under subsection (a)(1) consistent with basic premium rates generally charged for guaranteed acceptance life insurance policies by private life insurance companies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd88-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may adjust such schedule after the first policy year in a manner consistent with the general practice of guaranteed acceptance life insurance policies issued by private life insurance companies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd89-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 1912 of this title shall not apply to life insurance policies under subsection (a)(1), and the Secretary may not otherwise waive premiums for such insurance policies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd8a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Beneficiaries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd8b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A veteran who enrolls in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) may designate a beneficiary of the life insurance policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd8c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd8d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If a veteran enrolled in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) does not designate a beneficiary under paragraph (1) before the veteran dies, or if a designated beneficiary predeceases the veteran, the Secretary shall determine the beneficiary in the following order:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd8e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The surviving spouse of the veteran.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4973">134 STAT. 4973</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The children of the veteran and descendants of deceased children by representation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The parents of the veteran or the survivors of the parents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd91-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The duly appointed executor or administrator of the estate of the veteran.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd92-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Other next of kin of the veteran entitled under the laws of domicile of the veteran at the time of the death of the veteran.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd94-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Claims</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>If the deceased veteran designated a beneficiary under subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the designated beneficiary is the only person who may file a claim for payment under subsection (g) during the one-year period beginning on the date of the death of the veteran; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the designated beneficiary does not file a claim for the payment during the period described in paragraph (1), or if payment to the designated beneficiary within that period is prohibited by Federal statute or regulation, a beneficiary described in subsection (e)(2) may file a claim for such payment during the one-year period following the period described in subparagraph (A) as if the designated beneficiary had predeceased the veteran.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the deceased veteran did not designate a beneficiary under subsection (e)(1), or if the designated beneficiary predeceased the veteran, a beneficiary described in subsection (e)(2) may file a claim for payment under subsection (g) during the two-year period beginning on the date of the death of the veteran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>If, on the date that is two years after the date of the death of the veteran, no claim for payment has been filed by any beneficiary pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), and the Secretary has not received notice that any such claim will be so filed during the subsequent one-year period, the Secretary may make the payment to a claimant whom the Secretary determines to be equitably entitled to such payment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccd9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cccd9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccd9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In a case described in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall pay the designated beneficiary not later than 90 days after the designated beneficiary files a complete and valid claim for payment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccd9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B) or (2), the Secretary shall make any payment not later than one year after the end of the period described in the applicable such paragraph, if the Secretary receives a complete and valid claim for payment in accordance with the applicable such paragraph; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccda0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall make any payment not later than one year after the end of the period described in such paragraph, if the Secretary receives a complete and valid claim for payment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccda1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In a case where the Secretary has not made an insurance payment under this section during the applicable period specified in paragraph (1) by reason of a beneficiary not yet having filed a claim, or the Secretary not yet making a determination under subsection (f)(3), the Secretary may make the payment after such applicable period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccda2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding section 1917 of this title, the Secretary shall make an insurance payment under this section in a lump sum.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4974">134 STAT. 4974</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccda3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary may not make an insurance payment under this section if such payment will escheat to a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccda4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Any payment under this subsection shall be a bar to recovery by any other person.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccda5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cccda6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1901">38 USC 1901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1922A the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1922B. </designator> <label>Service-disabled veterans insurance.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cccda7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset of Previous Program and Transition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cccda8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">S–DVI</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1922 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ac9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cd1aca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may not accept any application by a veteran to be insured under this section after December 31, 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1acb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1cd1acc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cd1acd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>During the period beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2025, a veteran who is insured under this section may elect to instead be insured under section 1922B of this title based on the age of the veteran at the time of such election.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ace-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1cd1acf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>A veteran who elects under subparagraph (A) to be insured under section 1922B of this title shall be subject to the two-year waiting period specified in subsection (c) of such section.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>If the veteran dies during such period, the Secretary shall pay the beneficiary under this section, and, if applicable, under section 1922A, plus the amount of premiums paid by the veteran under such section 1922B, plus interest.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Except as provided by paragraph (2)(B), a veteran may not be insured under this section and section 1922B simultaneously.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Supplemental s–dvi</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1922A(b) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>The Secretary may not accept any such application after December 31, 2022. Except as provided by section 1922(d)(2)(B), a veteran may not have supplemental insurance under this section and be insured under section 1922B simultaneously.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 19 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading of section 1922, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Service</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Legacy service</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the section heading of section 1922A, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Supplemental</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Legacy supplemental</b></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd1ad6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2004/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cd1ad7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1901">38 USC 1901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 1922 and 1922A and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1922. </designator> <label>Legacy service disabled veterans’ insurance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1922A. </designator> <label>Legacy supplemental service disabled veterans’ insurance for totally disabled veterans.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e6738" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2005" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2005">SEC. 2005. </num><heading>DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR TRAUMATIC INJURY PROTECTION UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1cd41e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1980A">Section 1980A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd41e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1cd41ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>If a claim for benefits under this section is denied, the Secretary concerned shall provide to the member at the same time as the member is informed of such denial a description of the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4975">134 STAT. 4975</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd41eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Each reason for that denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based and a description of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies, with appropriate citations, and an explanation of how such laws, regulations, or policies affected the denial.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cd41ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Each finding that is favorable to the member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cd68fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any finding favorable to the member as described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be binding on all subsequent reviews or appeals of the denial of the claim, unless clear and convincing evidence is shown to the contrary to rebut such favorable finding.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d99392e6784" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2006">SEC. 2006. </num><heading>PUBLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DISABILITY BENEFIT QUESTIONNAIRE FORMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cea17e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">Section 5101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cea17f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cea180-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1ceefa2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ceefa3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary shall publish in a central location on the internet website of the Department—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the disability benefit questionnaire forms of the Department for the submittal of evidence from non-Department medical providers regarding a disability of a claimant, including any form or process that replaces any such disability benefit questionnaire form; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>details about the process used by the Department for submittal of evidence described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Subject to section 6103 of this title, if the Secretary updates a form described in paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>accept the previous version of the form filed by a claimant if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the claimant provided to the non-Department medical provider the previous version of the form before the date on which the updated version of the form was made available; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefa9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ceefaa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the claimant files the previous version of the form during the one-year period following the date the form was completed by the non-Department medical provider;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>request from the claimant (or from a non-Department medical provider if the claimant has authorized the provider to share health information with the Secretary) any other information that the updated version of the form requires; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>apply the laws and regulations required to adjudicate the claim as if the claimant filed the updated version of the form.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ceefae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may waive any interagency approval process required to approve a modification to a disability benefit questionnaire form if such requirement only applies by reason of the forms being made public.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefaf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports by Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each year through 2023, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Inspector General with respect to the use of the forms published under section 5101(d)(1) of such title, as added by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4976">134 STAT. 4976</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefb0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ceefb1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin carrying out section 5101(d)(1) of such title, as added by subsection (a), by publishing, as described in such section, the form described in such section that was in effect on January 1, 2020.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ceefb2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ceefb3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefb4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefb5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ceefb6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>assess the feasibility and advisability of <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> disability benefit questionnaire forms that are used by non-Department medical providers to submit to the Secretary evidence regarding a disability of a claimant for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, with another consistent process that considers evidence equally, whether provided by a Department or a non-Department medical provider; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16c7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>submit to Congress—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the assessment conducted under clause (i); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/A/ii/II" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>if the report submitted under subclause (I) of this clause includes a finding that <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the disability benefit questionnaire forms described in clause (i) as described in such clause is feasible and advisable, a plan to replace such forms as described in such clause.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration required</inline>.—</heading><content>If, in carrying out the assessment required by clause (i) of subparagraph (A), the Secretary determines that <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the disability benefit questionnaire forms described in such clause as described in such clause is feasible and advisable, the Secretary shall collaborate with, partner with, and consider the advice of veterans service organizations, and such other stakeholders as the Secretary considers appropriate, on the replacement forms and process for submitting such forms.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16cd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may only determine under paragraph (1)(A) that <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the forms described in such paragraph is feasible and advisable if the Secretary certifies that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>it is in the best interest of veterans to do so;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the replacement process would include all the medical information needed to adjudicate a claim for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the new process will ensure that all medical information provided will be considered equally, whether it is provided by a Department medical provider or a non-Department medical provider.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), if the Secretary determines under paragraph (1)(A) that <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the forms as described in such paragraph is feasible and advisable, the Secretary shall, not later than two years after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1)(B)(i)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/4977">134 STAT. 4977</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>replace the forms as described in paragraph (1)(A);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>publish such replacement pursuant to subparagraph (A) of section 5101(d)(1), as added by subsection (a)(2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>update the details under subparagraph (B) of such section.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports by inspector general of the department of veterans affairs</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary replaces the forms under subparagraph (A), the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall, not later than one year after the date that the Secretary replaces such forms and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is three years after the date on which the Secretary replaces such forms, submit to Congress a report on the process that replaced such forms that ascertains whether the process properly protects veterans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf16d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not discontinue the use of the disability benefit questionnaire forms described in paragraph (1)(A) until a replacement form or process is implemented.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cf16da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2006/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section or section 5101(d) of such title, as added by subsection (a), may be construed to require the Secretary to develop any new information technology system or otherwise require the Secretary to make any significant changes to the internet website of the Department.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e7095" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2007">SEC. 2007. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf16dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading>THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING DEBTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cf3ded-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2007/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch53">Chapter 53 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after section 5319 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1cf64fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="5320">“§ 5320.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf64ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5320">38 USC 5320</ref>.</p></sidenote> Threshold for reporting debts to consumer reporting agencies</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary shall prescribe regulations that establish the minimum amount of a claim or debt, arising from a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or Under Secretary for Health, that the Secretary will report to a consumer reporting agency under section 3711 of title 31.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cf6500-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2007/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf6501-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5301">38 USC 5301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 5319 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“5320.</designator> <label>Threshold for reporting debts to consumer reporting agencies.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1cf6502-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2007/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf6503-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5320">38 USC 5320 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe regulations under section 5320 of such title, as added by subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e7185" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2008" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2008">SEC. 2008. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf6504-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective dates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf6505-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1cf6506-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5701">38 USC 5701 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>REMOVAL OF DEPENDENTS FROM AWARD OF COMPENSATION OR PENSION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1cf8c17-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf8c18-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2008/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the recipient of an award of compensation or pension may remove any dependent from an award of compensation or pension to the individual using the eBenefits system of <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4978">134 STAT. 4978</page> the Department of Veterans Affairs, or a successor system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1cf8c19-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2008/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>such removal takes effect not later than 60 days after the date on which the recipient elects such removal.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e7215" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2009" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2009">SEC. 2009. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY AFTER AGE 55.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s103/d/2/B">Section 103(d)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the second sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 13 or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>benefits under</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e7231" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2010">SEC. 2010. </num><heading>STUDY ON EXPOSURE BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO TOXICANTS AT KARSHI-KHANABAD AIR BASE IN UZBEKISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f6a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d04f6b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement and Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into an agreement with the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry for the Administrator to complete, not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, a study to identify—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f6c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>incidents of cancer and other diseases or illnesses experienced by individuals who served in the active military, naval, or air service (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">section 101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>) in the covered location set forth under subsection (b) during the corresponding period set forth under such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f6d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d04f6e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of toxic substances, chemicals, ionizing radiation, and airborne hazards such individuals may have been exposed to during such service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f6f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Location and Corresponding Period</inline>.—</heading><content>The covered location and corresponding period set forth under this subsection are Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base in Uzbekistan and the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on September 30, 2005.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f70-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f71-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d04f72-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment regarding the conditions of the covered location set forth under subsection (b), including an identification of toxic substances, chemicals, ionizing radiation, and airborne hazards contaminating such covered location during such corresponding period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f73-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An epidemiological study of the health consequences of the service described in subsection (a) to the individuals described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the Administrator with assistance in carrying out the study required by subsection (a), including by gathering such information as the Administrator may consider useful in carrying out the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Obtaining information concerning exposure</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance under paragraph (1) provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include compiling information on exposure described in subsection (a)(2) and the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs such information concerning such exposure as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs considers appropriate for purposes of the study required <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4979">134 STAT. 4979</page> by subsection (a), including environmental sampling data relative to any location covered by the study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d04f78-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>No later than the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter until the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress updates on the status of the matters covered by such study, including any preliminary findings of the Administrator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of the Administrator with respect to such study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f7a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Uzbekistan in Certain Registries and Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 201(c)(2) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Afghanistan or Iraq</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Afghanistan, Iraq, or Uzbekistan</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f7b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Depleted Uranium Follow-up Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that any individual who deployed as a member of the Armed Forces to the covered location set forth in subsection (b) during the corresponding period set forth in such subsection is covered by the Depleted Uranium Follow-up Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d04f7c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/i" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f7d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d04f7e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2010/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e7402" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2011">SEC. 2011. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d0768f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1116">38 USC 1116 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL BRIEFING AND REPORT ON REPEALING MANIFESTATION PERIOD FOR PRESUMPTIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR CERTAIN DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN HERBICIDE AGENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d160f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on preliminary observations of the Comptroller General, and not later than 240 days after the date of such briefing, provide such committees a briefing and submit to such committees a final report, on the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide benefits, including compensation and health care, to veterans—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>who during active military, naval, or air service, served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in whom chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, or acute or subacute peripheral neuropathy have manifested.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d160f5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4980">134 STAT. 4980</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160f6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of how the Secretary establishes a service connection for a diseases described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) manifesting in veterans, including the number of veterans described in paragraph (1) of such subsection who have filed a claim for a benefit associated with a disease described in paragraph (2) of such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160f7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of how claims adjudicators of the Department of Veterans Affairs determine service connection for a disease described in subparagraph (C) or (E) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1116/a/2">section 1116(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, when documentation proving the presence of the disease during the manifestation period set forth in such subparagraphs for the disease is not available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160f8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160f9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A description of the expected effect of repealing the manifestation period from such subparagraphs, including the expected effect on the number of claims for benefits the Department will receive, an estimate of the cost to the Department of such repeal, and a review of the scientific evidence regarding such repeal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of all claims submitted to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of such title that are associated with a disease described in subsection (a)(2), including the type of proof presented to establish a service connection for the manifestation of the disease based on exposure to a herbicide agent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d160fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d160ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations on how the Department can better adjudicate claims for benefits, including compensation, submitted to the Department that are associated with a disease described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) for veterans described in paragraph (1) of such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d16100-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d16101-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of such other areas as the Comptroller General considers appropriate to study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d16102-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d16103-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Action</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States submits the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall commence carrying out the recommendations submitted under subsection (b)(5) to the degree that the Secretary is authorized to carry out the recommendations by a statute that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d16104-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2011/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Herbicide Agent Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>herbicide agent</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1116/a/3">section 1116(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e7525" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2012" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2012">SEC. 2012. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO USE INCOME INFORMATION FROM OTHER AGENCIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5317/g">Section 5317(g) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2027</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2030</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e7544" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stA/s2013" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2013">SEC. 2013. </num><heading>EXTENSION ON CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5503/d/7">Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2028</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 30, 2028</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4981">134 STAT. 4981</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e7566" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Housing</heading> <section id="d99392e7571" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR HOME LOANS FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d1fd45-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2101/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Definition of Veteran for Purposes of Home Loans</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3701/b">Section 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d22456-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>veteran</term>’ also includes, for purposes of home loans, an individual who performed full-time National Guard duty (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10) for a period—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d22457-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>of not less than 90 cumulative days; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d22458-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>that includes 30 consecutive days.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d22459-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2101/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3702(a)(2) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d2245a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Each individual described in section 3701(b)(7) of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d2245b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2101/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d2245c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3701">38 USC 3701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to full-time National Guard duty (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) performed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e7652" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2102" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2102">SEC. 2102. </num><heading>REDUCING LOAN FEES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AFFECTED BY MAJOR DISASTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1d2727d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3729/b/4">Section 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d2727e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2102/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (D) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1d2727f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1d27280-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d27281-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>initial loan</term>’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1d27282-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>If a veteran has obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and the dwelling securing such loan was substantially damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5170">42 U.S.C. 5170</ref>), the Secretary shall treat as an initial loan, as defined in clause (i), the next loan the Secretary guarantees or makes to such veteran under section 3710 or 3711, respectively, if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d27283-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>such loan is guaranteed or made before the date that is three years after the date on which the dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d27284-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d27285-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such loan is only for repairs or construction of the dwelling, as determined by the Secretary.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d27286-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2102/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that is not an initial loan</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e7722" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2103" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2103">SEC. 2103. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN HOUSING LOAN FEES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3729/b/2">Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2029</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2030</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4982">134 STAT. 4982</page></content></section> <section id="d99392e7743" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stB/s2104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2104">SEC. 2104. </num><heading>COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS OF SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1d2c0a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2102">Section 2102 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35ce8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1d35ce9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d35cea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Whenever the Secretary finds that an overpayment has been made to, or on behalf of, a person described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35ceb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the amounts to recover, if any; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>who is liable to the United States for such overpayment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35ced-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A person described in this paragraph is any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>An individual who applied for assistance—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>under this chapter; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>under chapter 31 of this title who is pursuing a rehabilitation program under such chapter in acquiring adaptations to a residence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An owner or seller of real estate used, or intended to be used, in connection with assistance under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A builder, contractor, supplier, tradesperson, corporation, trust, partnership, or other person, who provided services or goods relating to assistance under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>An attorney, escrow agent, or financial institution, that receives, or holds in escrow, funds relating to assistance under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>A surviving spouse, heir, assignee, or successor in interest of or to, any person described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1d35cf6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any overpayment referred to in this subsection may be recovered in the same manner as any other debt due the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In recovering the overpayment, the Secretary may charge administrative costs, fees, and interest, as appropriate, in a manner similar to the authority under section 5315 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cf8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1d35cf9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d35cfa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><content>The recovery of any overpayment referred to in this subsection may be waived by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cfb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Waiver of any such overpayment as to a person described in paragraph (2) shall in no way release any other person described in such paragraph from liability.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cfc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d35cfd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall waive recovery under this subsection of any overpayment to a person described in paragraph (2)(A), or a dependent or survivor of such person, that arises from administrative error described in paragraph (7)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cfe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the imposition of any civil or criminal liability under this title or any other law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d35cff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d35d00-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary shall prescribe in regulations what constitutes an overpayment for the purposes of this subsection, which, at a minimum, shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38411-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>administrative error that results in an individual receiving assistance to which that individual is not entitled;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38412-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the failure of any person described in paragraph (2) to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38413-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>perform or allow to be performed any act relating to assistance under this chapter; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38414-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>compensate any party performing services or supplying goods relating to assistance under this chapter; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4983">134 STAT. 4983</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38415-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any disbursement of funds relating to assistance under this chapter, that, in the sole discretion of the Secretary, constitutes a misuse of such assistance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d38416-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>Prior to collecting an overpayment under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide to the person whom the Secretary has determined liable for such overpayment—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38417-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d38418-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>notice of the finding by the Secretary of such overpayment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d38419-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a reasonable opportunity for such person to remedy the circumstances that effectuated the overpayment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3841a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a reasonable opportunity for such person to present evidence to the Secretary that an overpayment was not made.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3841b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>For the purposes of section 511 of this title, a decision to collect an overpayment from a person other than a person described in paragraph (2)(A), or a dependent or survivor of such person, may not be treated as a decision that affects the provision of benefits.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e7934" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Burial Matters</heading> <section id="d99392e7939" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2201">SEC. 2201. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION OF DECEASED VETERANS TO VETERANS’ CEMETERIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3d23c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2308">section 2308 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in a national cemetery</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in a national cemetery or a covered veterans’ cemetery</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3d23d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Veterans’ Cemetery Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2308 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3f94e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Veterans’ Cemetery Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered veterans</term>’ cemetery’ means a veterans’ cemetery—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3f94f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in which a deceased veteran described in subsection (b) is eligible to be buried;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3f950-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3f951-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is owned by a State; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3f952-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, a tribal organization; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d3f953-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>for which the Secretary has made a grant under section 2408 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3f954-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2308 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the section heading by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText><b>or a covered veterans’ cemetery</b></quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3f955-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d3f956-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2301">38 USC 2301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2308 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2308. </designator> <label>Transportation of deceased veteran to a national cemetery or a covered veterans’ cemetery.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d3f957-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2201/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d3f958-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2308">38 USC 2308 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4984">134 STAT. 4984</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e8091" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2202">SEC. 2202. </num><heading>INCREASE IN CERTAIN FUNERAL BENEFITS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d50ac9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funeral Expenses for Non-service-connected Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch23">Chapter 23 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50aca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>By transferring subsection (b) of section 2302 to the end of section 2303 and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> such subsection as subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50acb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 2302.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50acc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In section 2303—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50acd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Death in Department facility</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Death from non-service-connected disability</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50ace-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50acf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a veteran dies in a facility described in paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a veteran described in paragraph (2) dies</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d50ad0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d557f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A veteran described in this paragraph is a deceased veteran who is not covered by section 2307 of this title and who meets any of the following criteria:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The deceased veteran dies in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a facility of the Department (as defined in section 1701(3) of this title) to which the deceased veteran was properly admitted for hospital, nursing home, or domiciliary care under section 1710 or 1711(a) of this title; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>an institution at which the deceased veteran was, at the time of death, receiving—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>hospital care in accordance with sections 1703A, 8111, and 8153 of this title;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>nursing home care under section 1720 of this title; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>nursing home care for which payments are made under section 1741 of this title.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>At the time of death, the deceased veteran (including a person who died during a period deemed to be active military, naval, or air service under section 106(c) of this title) is in receipt of compensation under chapter 11 of this title (or but for the receipt of retirement pay would have been entitled to such compensation) or was in receipt of pension under chapter 15 of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557f9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d557fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary determines—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the deceased veteran (including a person who died during a period deemed to be active military, naval, or air service under section 106(c) of this title) has no next of kin or other person claiming the body of the deceased veteran; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that there are not available sufficient resources to cover burial and funeral expenses.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302 of this title and</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d557ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 2302 of this title or</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4985">134 STAT. 4985</page></content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55800-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/a/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subsection (d), as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>With respect to a deceased veteran described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2), except as</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d55801-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55802-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 38</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55803-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>In section 2304, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Applications for payments under section 2302 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Applications for payments under section 2303 of this title regarding veterans described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) of such section</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55804-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>In section 2307, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2302 and 2303(a)(1) and (b)(2) of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (a)(1) and (b)(2) of section 2303 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55805-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>In section 2308—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55806-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>pursuant to section 2302 or 2307 of this title,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>pursuant to section 2303 of this title regarding veterans described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) of such section, or pursuant to section 2307 of this title,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55807-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(3)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55808-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2303</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d55809-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(2)(A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(2)(C)</quotedText>”.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5580a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>In section 113(c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2302,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5580b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>In section 5101(a)(1)(B)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2302</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2303</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5580c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency medical care</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11 of the Military Selective Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3810">50 U.S.C. 3810</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302(a) of title 38</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2303">section 2303 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, regarding veterans described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) of such section</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d5580d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d5580e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2301">38 USC 2301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 2302 and 2303 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2303. </designator> <label>Death from non-service-connected disability; plot allowance.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d5580f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2202/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d55810-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s113">38 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to deaths that occur on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e8466" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2203">SEC. 2203. </num><heading>OUTER BURIAL RECEPTACLES FOR EACH NEW GRAVE IN CEMETERIES THAT ARE THE SUBJECTS OF CERTAIN GRANTS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d5f451-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306/e">Section 2306(e) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f452-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f453-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f454-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f455-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or in a cemetery that is the subject of a grant to a State or a tribal organization <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4986">134 STAT. 4986</page> under section 2408 of this title,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>National Cemetery Administration</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f456-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d5f457-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d61b68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1d61b69-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d61b6a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d61b6b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>The use of outer burial receptacles in a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or in a cemetery that is the subject of a grant to a State or a tribal organization under section 2408 of this title shall be in accordance with regulations or procedures approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d61b6c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The use of outer burial receptacles in Arlington National Cemetery shall be in accordance with regulations or procedures approved by the Secretary of the Army.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d61b6d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The use of outer burial receptacles in a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service shall be in accordance with regulations or procedures approved by the Secretary of the Interior.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d61b6e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2203/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d61b6f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">38 USC 2306 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e8584" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2204">SEC. 2204. </num><heading>PROVISION OF INSCRIPTIONS FOR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN ON CERTAIN HEADSTONES AND MARKERS FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d66990-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2204/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d66991-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2204/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (i) as subsection (j); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d66992-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2204/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i):<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d66993-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause class="inline" id="yd1d66994-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In addition to any other authority under this section, in the case of an individual whose grave is not in a covered cemetery (as that term is defined in subsection (f)(2)) and for whom the Secretary has furnished a headstone or marker under subsection (a) or (d), the Secretary, if feasible and upon request, may replace the headstone or marker to add an inscription for the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child of such individual following the death of the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d66995-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the spouse or eligible dependent child of an individual referred to in paragraph (1) predeceases the individual, the Secretary may, if feasible and upon request, include an inscription for the spouse or dependent child on the headstone or marker furnished for the individual under subsection (a) or (d).”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d66996-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d66997-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">38 USC 2306 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">section 2306 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an individual who dies on or after October 1, 2019.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e8657" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2205">SEC. 2205. </num><heading>AID TO COUNTIES FOR ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF VETERANS’ CEMETERIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d705d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d705d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or county</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>State</quotedText>” each place it appears;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d705da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (b), (c), (d), and (g)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d705db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4987">134 STAT. 4987</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d753fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1d753fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d753fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may make a grant to a county under this section only if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent2 fontsize10" id="yd1d753ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1d75400-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the State in which the county is located does not have a veterans’ cemetery owned by the State;</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75401-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the State is not in receipt of a grant under this section for the construction of a new veterans’ cemetery to be owned by the State;</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75402-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the State did not apply for a grant under this section during the previous year;</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75403-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>no tribal organization from the State in which the county is located has a veterans’ cemetery on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, the tribal organization;</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75404-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>no such tribal organization is in receipt of a grant under this section for the construction of a new veterans’ cemetery to be located on such land; and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75405-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>no such tribal organization applied for a grant under this section during the previous year; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75406-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the county demonstrates in the application under subsection (a)(2), to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the county has the resources necessary to operate and maintain the veterans’ cemetery owned by the county.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75407-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1d75408-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>If a county and the State in which the county is located both apply for a grant under this section for the same year, the Secretary shall give priority to the State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75409-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>If a county and a tribal organization from the State in which the county is located both apply for a grant under this section for the same year, the Secretary shall give priority to the tribal organization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d7540a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d7540b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7540c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7540d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as subsection (h);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7540e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by moving such subsection, as so redesignated, to the location after subsection (g), as added by paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7540f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (h), as so redesignated and moved, by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d75410-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this subsection</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75411-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d75412-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Section heading</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>, counties, and tribal organizations</b></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><b>States</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d75413-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 24 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d75414-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2400">38 USC 2400</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2408 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2408. </designator> <label>Aid to States, counties, and tribal organizations for establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans’ cemeteries.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d75415-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2205/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d75416-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">38 USC 2408 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take on effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4988">134 STAT. 4988</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e8909" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2206" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2206">SEC. 2206. </num><heading>INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANTS TO STATES, COUNTIES, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING VETERANS’ CEMETERIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408/e/2">Section 2408(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$5,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e8928" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2207" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2207">SEC. 2207. </num><heading>PROVISION OF URNS AND COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES FOR REMAINS OF CERTAIN VETERANS WHOSE CREMATED REMAINS ARE NOT INTERRED IN CERTAIN CEMETERIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d7a237-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2207/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 2204 of this title, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7a238-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2207/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (h), (i), and (j) as subsections (i), (j), and (k), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d7a239-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2207/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (g) the following new subsection (h):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d8176a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1d8176b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In lieu of furnishing a headstone or marker under this section for a deceased individual described in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall furnish, upon request and at the expense of the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d8176c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an urn made of any material to signify the individual’s status as a veteran, in which the remains of such individual may be placed at private expense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d8176d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a commemorative plaque signifying the individual’s status as a veteran.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d8176e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>If the Secretary furnishes an urn or commemorative plaque for an individual under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not provide for such individual—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d8176f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a headstone or marker under this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d81770-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any burial benefit under section 2402 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d81771-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A deceased individual described in this paragraph is an individual—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d81772-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>who served in the Armed Forces on or after April 6, 1917;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d81773-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>who is eligible for a headstone or marker furnished under subsection (d) (or would be so eligible but for the date of the death of the individual); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d81774-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>whose remains were cremated and not interred in a national cemetery, a State veterans’ cemetery, a tribal cemetery, a county cemetery, or a private cemetery.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d81775-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1d81776-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any urn or commemorative plaque furnished under this subsection shall be the personal property of the next of kin or such other individual as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d83e87-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Federal Government shall not be liable for any damage to an urn or commemorative plaque furnished under this subsection that occurs after the date on which the urn or commemorative plaque is so furnished.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d83e88-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d83e89-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d83e8a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2207/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d83e8b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">38 USC 2306 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take on effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e9055" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2208">SEC. 2208. </num><heading>TRAINING OF STATE AND TRIBAL VETERANS’ CEMETERY PERSONNEL BY NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d94ffc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 2205 and 2206 of this title, is further amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4989">134 STAT. 4989</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d94ffd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d94ffe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d94fff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and (ii) the cost</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(ii) the cost</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95000-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)</quotedText>” before the semicolon; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95001-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95002-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and (ii) the cost</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(ii) the cost</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95003-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/1/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)</quotedText>” before the period;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95004-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d95005-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d99e26-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1d99e27-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d99e28-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><content>A grant under this section for a purpose described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) may be used, solely or in part, for training costs, including travel expenses and up to four weeks of lodging expenses, associated with attendance by employees of a veterans’ cemetery owned by a State or on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, a tribal organization at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d99e29-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d99e2a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any employee described in paragraph (1) who participates in training described in such paragraph shall fulfill a service requirement as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d99e2b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1d99e2c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may by regulation prescribe such additional terms and conditions for grants used for training costs under this subsection as the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1d99e2d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than each of two years and five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on training provided by the National Cemetery Administration under subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">section 2408 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e30-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The attrition rate with respect to individuals who participate in the training described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e31-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of how State and tribal veterans’ cemeteries that used grants awarded under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">section 2408 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, for training costs under subsection (c) of such section, as added by subsection (a), have improved as a result of the training, according to the administrators of such cemeteries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e32-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An identification of how many State and tribal veterans’ cemeteries used the authority provided by subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2408">section 2408 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), in order to train individuals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1d99e33-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tII/stC/s2208/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The amount obligated or expended as a result of the authority described in subparagraph (C).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4990">134 STAT. 4990</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>HEALTH CARE</heading> <subtitle id="d99392e9247" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Health Care Generally</heading> <section id="d99392e9252" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3001">SEC. 3001. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF MODIFICATIONS TO VETERAN DIRECTED CARE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1da1364-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 20006 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (<ref href="/us/pl/116/136">Public Law 116–136</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1da1365-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 587.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da1366-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During a public health emergency</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the period specified in subsection (f)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da1367-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da1368-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during a public health emergency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period specified in subsection (f)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da1369-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an area agency on aging</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a covered provider</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da136a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3001/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (e) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1da618b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Certain Veterans to the Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period specified in subsection (f), the Secretary shall allow a veteran residing in an area covered by the Program to be transferred to the Program for the duration of such period if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da618c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the veteran had been receiving extended care services paid for by the Department, such as adult day services or homemaker or home health aide services, immediately preceding such period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da618d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>those services are no longer available due to a public health emergency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1da618e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The period specified in this subsection is the period beginning on the date on which a public health emergency was first declared and ending on the date that is 60 days after the date on which a public health emergency is no longer in effect.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1da618f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Provider Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered provider</term>’ means a provider participating in the Program, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da6190-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an Aging and Disability Resource Center, an area agency on aging, or a State agency (as those terms are defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3002">42 U.S.C. 3002</ref>)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1da88a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a center for independent living (as defined in section 702 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s796a">29 U.S.C. 796a</ref>)).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e9380" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3002">SEC. 3002. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF A HEALTH CARE COPAYMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FROM A VETERAN WHO IS A MEMBER OF AN INDIAN TRIBE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dafdd2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1730A">Section 1730A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dafdd3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>catastrophically disabled</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>certain</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dafdd4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a)<headingText class="smallCaps"> Prohibition.—</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Notwithstanding</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4991">134 STAT. 4991</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dafdd5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a veteran who is catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a covered veteran</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dafdd6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1db24e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Veteran Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered veteran</term>’ means a veteran who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1db24e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1db24e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is an Indian or urban Indian (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s1603">25 U.S.C. 1603</ref>)).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1db24ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1db24eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1730A and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1730A. </designator> <label>Prohibition on collection of copayments from certain veterans.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1db24ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3002/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1db24ed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1730A">38 USC 1730A note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e9528" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3003">SEC. 3003. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1db4bfe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OVERSIGHT FOR STATE HOMES REGARDING COVID–19 INFECTIONS, RESPONSE CAPACITY, AND STAFFING LEVELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dcab8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During a covered public health emergency, each State home shall submit weekly to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the National Healthcare Safety Network of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through an electronic medium and in a standardized format specified by the Secretary, a report on the emergency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab91-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dcab92-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by paragraph (1) for a State home shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The number of suspected and confirmed COVID–19 infections among residents and staff, including residents previously treated for COVID–19, disaggregated by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab94-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>veteran, spouse of a veteran, staff, and other;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>race and ethnicity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>gender; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>age.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The number of total deaths and COVID–19 deaths among residents and staff, disaggregated by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>veteran, spouse of a veteran, staff, and other;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>race and ethnicity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>gender; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcab9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>age.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the supply of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene supplies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of ventilator capacity and supplies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The number of resident beds and the occupancy rate, disaggregated by veteran, spouse of a veteran, and other.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An assessment of the access of residents to testing for COVID–19.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An assessment of staffing shortages, if any.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Such other information as the Secretary may specify.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Total Infections and Deaths</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/134/4992">134 STAT. 4992</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dcd2b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dcd2b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dcd2b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web postings.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than weekly thereafter, the Secretary shall post on a publicly available website of the Department of Veterans Affairs—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the total number of residents and staff of State homes who are infected with COVID–19; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2b9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the total number of such residents and staff who have died from COVID–19.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2ba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information on residents and staff</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall disaggregate information on residents and staff published under paragraph (1) by veteran, staff, and other.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2bb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered public health emergency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered public health emergency</term>” means an emergency with respect to COVID–19 declared by a Federal, State, or local authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dcd2bd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3003/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State home</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State home</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/19">section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e9725" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3004">SEC. 3004. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR STATE HOMES LOCATED ON TRIBAL LANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd960e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Home Defined</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/19">Section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>))</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(other than a possession)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd960f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to State Homes</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1741">Section 1741 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd9610-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dd9611-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subchapter, the term ‘<term>State</term>’ means each of the several States and each Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>)).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd9612-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Home Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dd9613-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8131/2">Section 8131(2) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>includes each Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>)) but</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>does not</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dd9614-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8132 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>several</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd9615-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dd9616-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1741">38 USC 1741 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Legislative or Administrative Action</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dd9617-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dd9618-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dd9619-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation with indian tribes</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consult with Indian tribes to determine if any legislative or administrative action is necessary to modify the State home program to function efficiently in support of State homes operated by Indian tribes pursuant to the amendments made by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dd961a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after completing consultations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report recommending legislative action that the Secretary considers appropriate to modify the State home program described in such paragraph in light of those consultations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dd961b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1dd961c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after completing consultations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make any modifications to regulations implementing the State home program, for which legislative action is not necessary, <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4993">134 STAT. 4993</page> as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of those consultations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1dd961d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Support and Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide technical support and assistance to Indian tribes in carrying out the State home program at State homes operated by Indian tribes pursuant to the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd30-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd31-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd32-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Indian tribe</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd33-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State home</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State home</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/19">section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ddbd34-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3004/f/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State home program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State home program</term>” means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for which payments are made under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch17/schV">subchapter V of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, and assistance is provided under subchapter III of chapter 81 of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e9958" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3005">SEC. 3005. </num><heading>CONTINUATION OF WOMEN’S HEALTH TRANSITION TRAINING PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1de5975-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1de5976-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s6303">38 USC 6303 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the Women’s Health Transition Training program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (in this section referred to as the “Program”) until at least one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1de5977-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year and ten days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the Program that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5978-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of women members of the Armed Forces, disaggregated by military department (with respect to the Department of the Navy, disaggregated by the Navy and Marine Corps), who participated in the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5979-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of courses held under the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The locations at which such courses were held, the number of seats available for such courses, and the number of participants at each such location.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>With respect to the number of members of the Armed Forces who participated in the Program as specified under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the number who enrolled in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1705/a">section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4994">134 STAT. 4994</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number who attended at least one health care appointment at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Data relating to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de597f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>satisfaction with courses held under the Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5980-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improved awareness of health care services administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5981-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any other available statistics regarding the Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5982-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>A discussion of regulatory, legal, or resource barriers to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5983-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>making the Program permanent to enable access to services provided under the Program by a greater number of women members of the Armed Forces at locations throughout the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5984-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>offering the Program online for women members of the Armed Forces who are unable to attend courses held under the Program in person; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5985-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the feasability of automatically enrolling Program participants in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1705/a">section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1de5986-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5987-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1de5988-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3005/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e10086" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3006">SEC. 3006. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO FURNISH MEDICALLY NECESSARY TRANSPORTATION FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN OF CERTAIN WOMEN VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1df9209-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1786">Section 1786 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 9102 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1df920a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1df920b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter before paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and transportation necessary to receive such services</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>described in subsection (b)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1df920c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1df920d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1df920e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/1/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yd1dfb91f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>another location, including a health care facility, if the veteran delivers the child before arriving at a facility described in paragraph (1) or (2).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dfb920-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, including necessary health care services provided by a facility other than the facility where the newborn child was delivered (including a specialty pediatric hospital) that accepts transfer of the newborn child and responsibility for treatment of the newborn child</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1dfb921-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e52-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1e02e53-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Transportation furnished under subsection (a) to, from, or between care settings to meet the needs <page identifier="/us/stat/134/4995">134 STAT. 4995</page> of a newborn child includes costs for either or both the newborn child and parents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e54-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Transportation furnished under subsection (a) includes transportation by ambulance, including air ambulance, or other appropriate medically staffed modes of transportation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to another health care facility (including a specialty pediatric hospital) that accepts transfer of the newborn child or otherwise provides post-delivery care services when the treating facility is not capable of furnishing the care or services required; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e56-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to a health care facility in a medical emergency of such nature that a prudent layperson reasonably expects that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would be hazardous to life or health.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e57-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Amounts paid by the Department for transportation under this section shall be derived from the Medical Services appropriations account of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e58-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement or Payment for Health Care Services or Transportation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1e02e59-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e5a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>Pursuant to regulations the Secretary shall prescribe to establish rates of reimbursement and any limitations thereto under this section, the Secretary shall directly reimburse a covered entity for health care services or transportation services provided under this section, unless the cost of the services or transportation is covered by an established agreement or contract.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e5b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> If such an agreement or contract exists, its negotiated payment terms shall apply.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e5c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1e02e5d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e5e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Reimbursement or payment by the Secretary under this section on behalf of an individual to a covered entity shall, unless rejected and refunded by the covered entity within 30 days of receipt, extinguish any liability on the part of the individual for the health care services or transportation covered by such payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e5f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Neither the absence of a contract or agreement between the Secretary and a covered entity nor any provision of a contract, agreement, or assignment to the contrary shall operate to modify, limit, or negate the requirements of subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e60-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e61-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered entity</term>’ means any individual, transportation carrier, organization, or other entity that furnished or paid for health care services or transportation under this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e02e62-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e63-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1786">38 USC 1786 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Certain Expenses Already Incurred</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e64-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e65-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe, with respect to transportation furnished in order for a newborn child of a veteran to receive health care services under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1786">section 1786 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, during the period specified in paragraph (2), the Secretary may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e02e68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><content>waive a debt owed by the veteran to the Department of Veterans Affairs or reimburse expenses already paid by the veteran to the Department for such transportation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e69-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>reimburse the veteran for expenses already paid by the veteran to a covered entity for such transportation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e6a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>reimburse a covered entity for the costs of such transportation.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4996">134 STAT. 4996</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e6b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The period specified in this paragraph is the period beginning on May 5, 2010, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e02e6c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3006/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered entity defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered entity</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1786/e/3">section 1786(e)(3) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e10331" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3007">SEC. 3007. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e0547d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1741">38 USC 1741 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR RECEIPT OF PER DIEM PAYMENTS FOR DOMICILIARY CARE AT STATE HOMES AND MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH PAYMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e0a29e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Requirements</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e0a29f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1741">section 1741 of title 38, United States Code</ref> (as amended by subsection (b)), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall modify <ref href="/us/cfr/t38/s51.51/b">section 51.51(b) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations), to provide the Secretary the authority to waive the requirements under such section 51.51(b) for a veteran to be eligible for per diem payments for domiciliary care at a State home if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e0a2a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the veteran has met not fewer than four of the requirements set forth in such section; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e0a2a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>such waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e0a2a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1741/a/1">Section 1741(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the flush text following subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in a Department facility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under the laws administered by the Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e0a2a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3007/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Home Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>State home</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/19">section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e10405" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3008" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3008">SEC. 3008. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF QUARTERLY UPDATE OF INFORMATION ON STAFFING AND VACANCIES AT FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON DURATION OF HIRING PROCESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e0f0c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3008/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Update</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(1) of section 505 of the VA MISSION Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/182">Public Law 115–182</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s301">38 U.S.C. 301 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yd1e117d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>Beginning with any update under paragraph (3) on or after the date of the enactment of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e117d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>For employees appointed under paragraphs (1) and (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7401">section 7401 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, the number of employees for which the duration of the process from validation of vacancy to receipt of official offer and notification of actual start date exceeds the metrics laid out in the Time to Hire Model of the Veterans Health Administration, or successor model.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e117d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The percentage of employees who are described in clause (i) compared to all employees appointed under paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 7401 of such title during the same period.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e117d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The average number of days potential hires or new hires appointed under paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 7401 of such title spent in each phase of the Time to Hire Model, or successor model.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4997">134 STAT. 4997</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e117d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3008/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>and to improve the onboard timeline for facilities for which the duration of the onboarding process exceeds the metrics laid out in the Time to Hire Model of the Veterans Health Administration, or successor model</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e10477" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3009" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3009">SEC. 3009. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e117da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8110">38 USC 8110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITIES TO HAVE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MEDICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e165fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3009/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that each covered Department medical facility has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e165fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3009/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e165fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Department Medical Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered Department medical facility</term>” means a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs with an onsite pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e165fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3009/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect on January 1, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e10517" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3010">SEC. 3010. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e165ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7401">38 USC 7401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL OBSERVATION BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e361d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e361d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e361d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program for a one-year period, beginning not later than August 15, 2021, to provide certain students described in subsection (d) a clinical observation experience at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e361d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medical Center Selection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section at not fewer than five medical centers of the Department. In selecting such medical centers, the Secretary shall ensure regional diversity among such selected medical centers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e361d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clinical Observation Sessions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Frequency and duration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provide at least one and not more than three clinical observation sessions at each medical center selected during each calendar year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>ensure that each clinical observation session—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>lasts between four and six months; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to the extent practicable, begins and ends concurrently with one or more academic terms of an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>)); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensure that the clinical observation sessions provided at a medical center have minimal overlap.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sessions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program consists of clinical observation sessions as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Each session shall allow for not fewer than five students nor greater than 15 students to participate in the session.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Each session shall consist of not fewer than 20 observational hours nor greater than 40 observational hours.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4998">134 STAT. 4998</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A majority of the observational hours shall be spent observing a health professional. The other observational hours shall be spent in a manner that ensures a robust, well rounded experience that exposes the students to a variety of aspects of medical care and health care administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Each session shall provide a diverse clinical observation experience.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e361e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Students</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall select to participate in the pilot program under subsection (a) students who are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>nationals of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>enrolled in an accredited program of study at an institution of higher education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>referred by their institution of higher education following an internal application process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making such selection, the Secretary shall give priority to each of the following five categories of students:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Students who, at the time of the completion of their secondary education, resided in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254e">42 U.S.C. 254e</ref>)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>First generation college students (as defined in section 402A(h)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1067q/a">20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)</ref>)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Students who have been referred by minority-serving institutions (as defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1067q/a">20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)</ref>)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Veterans (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">section 101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Students who indicate an intention to specialize in a health professional occupation identified by the Inspector General of the Department under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7412">section 7412 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as having a staffing shortage.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment to medical centers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall assign students selected under paragraph (1) to medical centers selected under subsection (b) without regard for whether such medical centers have staffing shortages in any health professional occupation pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7412">section 7412 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e361ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361ed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establish a formal status to facilitate the access to medical centers of the Department by student observers participating in the pilot program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361ee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e361ef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><chapeau>establish standardized legal, privacy, and ethical requirements for the student observers, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensuring that no student observer provides any care to patients while participating as an observer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring the suitability of a student to participate in the pilot program to ensure that the student poses no risk to patients;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e361f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>develop and implement a partnership strategy with minority-serving institutions to encourage referrals;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e361f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e38905-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>create standardized procedures for student observers;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/4999">134 STAT. 4999</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38906-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e38907-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Website.</p></sidenote><content>create an online information page about the pilot program on the internet website of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38908-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e38909-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e3890a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>publish on the online information page created under paragraph (5) the locations of such centers, and other information on the pilot program, not later than 180 days before the date on which applications are required to be submitted by potential student observers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e3890b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>identify medical centers and specific health professionals participating in the pilot program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e3890c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/e/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e3890d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e3890e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>notify the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the medical centers selected under subsection (c) within 30 days of selection, to facilitate program awareness.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e3890f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the pilot program, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38910-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number and demographics of all applicants, those accepted to participate in the pilot program, and those who completed the pilot program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38911-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if participating institutions of higher education choose to administer satisfaction surveys that assess the experience of those who completed the pilot program, the results of any such satisfaction surveys, provided at the discretion of the institution of higher education.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e38912-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress Regarding Department of Veterans Affairs Pilot Program for Clinical Observation by Undergraduate Students</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the pilot program described in subsection (a) should be designed to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38913-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>increase the awareness, knowledge, and empathy of future health professionals toward the health conditions common to veterans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38914-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>increase the diversity of the recruitment pool of future physicians of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e38915-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>expand clinical observation opportunities for all students by encouraging students of all backgrounds to consider a career in the health professions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e38916-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stA/s3010/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No Additional Funds Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e10867" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Scheduling and Consult Management</heading> <section id="d99392e10872" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3101">SEC. 3101. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e38917-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND NON-DEPARTMENT HEALTH CARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e49a88-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Process and Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a89-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e49a8a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a8b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>establish a process and requirements for scheduling appointments for—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/5000">134 STAT. 5000</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a8c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a8d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>health care furnished through the Veterans Community Care Program under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703">section 1703 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, by a non-Department health care provider; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a8e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a description of such process and requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of description</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The description of the process and requirements for scheduling appointments for health care required to be submitted under paragraph (1)(B) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>information on how such process and requirements take into account the access standards established under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703B">section 1703B of title 38, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a91-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the maximum number of days allowed to complete each step of such process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a92-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic revision</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may revise the process and requirements required under paragraph (1) as the Secretary considers necessary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a94-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e49a95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days before revising the process and requirements under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a description of such revised process and requirements, including a description of any modifications to the certification and training under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e49a96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification and Training on Process and Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e49a98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall require each individual involved in the scheduling of appointments for health care from the Department or health care described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii), including schedulers, clinical coordinators, and supervisors, to certify to the Secretary that the individual understands the process and requirements established under subsection (a), including the maximum number of days allowed to complete each step of such process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New employees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall require each employee hired by the Department on or after the date of the enactment of this Act who is to be involved in the scheduling of appointments for health care from the Department or health care described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to undergo training on the process and requirements established under subsection (a) as part of training for the position for which the employee has been hired; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to make the certification to the Secretary required under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e49a9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Method to Monitor Compliance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e49a9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish or maintain a method or tool—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/5001">134 STAT. 5001</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49a9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to enable monitoring of the compliance of the Department with the process and requirements established under subsection (a), including compliance with policies of the Department relating to the maximum number of days allowed to complete each step of such process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49aa0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to ensure that each medical facility of the Department complies with such process and requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49aa1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use throughout department</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49aa2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall require each medical facility of the Department to use the method or tool described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e49aa3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report indicating whether each medical facility of the Department is using the method or tool described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e49aa4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3101/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the compliance of the Secretary with the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e11088" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3102">SEC. 3102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e49aa5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUDITS REGARDING SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AND MANAGEMENT OF CONSULTATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND NON-DEPARTMENT HEALTH CARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e66f66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e66f67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide for the conduct of a facility-level audit of the scheduling of appointments and the management of consultations for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e66f68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f69-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First audit</inline>.—</heading><content>The first audit required under subsection (a) shall apply to each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f6a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e66f6b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Second audit</inline>.—</heading><content>The second audit required under subsection (a) shall apply to only those medical facilities of the Department that are in need of corrective action based on the first audit, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e66f6c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each audit conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f6d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e66f6e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to each medical center of the Department covered by the audit, an assessment of any scheduling or consultation management issues at that medical center, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f6f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of noncompliance with policies of the Veterans Health Administration relating to scheduling appointments and managing consultations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f70-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which appointments or consultations are not timely processed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f71-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of any backlogs in appointments or consultations that are awaiting action.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5002">134 STAT. 5002</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f72-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of whether consultations are appropriately processed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e66f73-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e66f74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Data with respect to consultations as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69685-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Consultations that were scheduled within the request window.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69686-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Duplicate consultation requests.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69687-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Consultations that were discontinued.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69688-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Delays in consultations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69689-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/E/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Consultations that were not properly closed or discontinued, including a description of remediation attempts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6968a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e6968b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A review for accuracy with respect to consultation management as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6968c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A review of the accuracy of the type of service, either administrative or clinical, that is inputted in the electronic health record.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6968d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A review of the accuracy of the type of consultation setting, either impatient or outpatient, that is inputted in the electronic health record.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6968e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/F/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A review of the appropriateness of the level of urgency of the consultation that is inputted in the electronic health record.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6968f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/1/F/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A review of any delayed or unresolved consultations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69690-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e69691-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e69692-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of such recommendations for corrective action as the Secretary considers necessary, including additional training, increased personnel, and other resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69693-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e69694-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification that the director of each medical center of the Department covered by the audit is in compliance with the process and requirements established under section 3101(a) and such other requirements relating to the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69695-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e69696-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to referrals for health care between health care providers or facilities of the Department, a measurement of, for each medical facility of the Department covered by the audit—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69697-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the period of time between—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69698-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the date that a clinician of the Department determines that a veteran requires care from another health care provider or facility and the date that the referral for care is sent to the other health care provider or facility;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e69699-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the date that the referral for care is sent to the other health care provider or facility and the date that the other health care provider or facility accepts the referral;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6969a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the date that the other health care provider or facility accepts the referral and the date that the appointment with the other health care provider or at the other facility is made; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6969b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the date that the appointment with the other health care provider or at the other facility is made and the date of the appointment with the other health care provider or at the other facility; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6969c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e6969d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other period of time that the Secretary determines necessary to measure.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5003">134 STAT. 5003</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e6969e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e6969f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to referrals for non-Department health care originating from medical facilities of the Department, a measurement of, for each such facility covered by the audit—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the period of time between—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the date that a clinician of the Department determines that a veteran requires care, or a veteran presents to the Department requesting care, and the date that the referral for care is sent to a non-Department health care provider;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the date that the referral for care is sent to a non-Department health care provider and the date that a non-Department health care provider accepts the referral;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the date that a non-Department health care provider accepts the referral and the date that the referral to a non-Department health care provider is completed;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the date that the referral to a non-Department health care provider is completed and the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider is made; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider is made and the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider occurs; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696a6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e696a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other period of time that the Secretary determines necessary to measure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e696a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of Audit by Third Party</inline>.—</heading><content>Each audit conducted under subsection (a) with respect to a medical facility of the Department shall be conducted by an individual or entity that is not affiliated with the facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e696a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal to VHA</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each audit conducted under subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the Under Secretary for Health of the Department so that the Under Secretary can—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>strengthen oversight of the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations throughout the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>monitor national policy on such scheduling and management; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e696ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Remediation plan.</p></sidenote><content>develop a remediation plan to address issues uncovered by those audits.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e696ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of each year in which an audit is conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the audit conducted during that year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall include in each report required by paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the nationwide results of the audit conducted under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the results of such audit with respect to each medical facility of the Department covered by such audit;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e696b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of how the Department strengthened oversight of the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations at each such facility as a result of the audit;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5004">134 STAT. 5004</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e696b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of how the audit informed the national policy of the Department with respect to the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e696b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3102/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>a description of any remediation plans to address issues raised by the audit that was completed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e11449" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3103">SEC. 3103. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e696b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703">38 USC 1703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ADMINISTRATION OF NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e7f649-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Proper Administration of Non-Department Care</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f64a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f64b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a review of the staffing, training, and other requirements necessary to administer <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703">section 1703 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f64c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f64d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f64e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the type of positions required to be staffed at the medical facility;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f64f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of such positions authorized;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f650-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the number of such positions funded;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f651-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the number of such positions filled; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f652-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the number of additional such positions required to be authorized.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f653-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f654-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f655-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of the review conducted under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f656-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a certification that the Secretary has established all staffing, training, and other requirements required to be reviewed under such paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e7f657-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scheduling of Appointments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f658-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f659-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Measurement of timeliness for each facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall measure, with respect to referrals for non-Department health care originating from medical facilities of the Department, for each such facility—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f65a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f65b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the period of time between—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f65c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the date that a clinician of the Department determines that a veteran requires care, or a veteran presents to the Department requesting care, and the date that the referral for care is sent to a non-Department health care provider;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f65d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the date that the referral for care is sent to a non-Department health care provider and the date that a non-Department health care provider accepts the referral;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f65e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the date that a non-Department health care provider accepts the referral and the date that the referral to a non-Department health care provider is completed;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5005">134 STAT. 5005</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f65f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the date that the referral to a non-Department health care provider is completed and the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider is made; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f660-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider is made and the date that an appointment with a non-Department health care provider occurs; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f661-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f662-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other period of time that the Secretary determines necessary to measure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f663-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submissions to congress</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f664-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f665-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives the data measured under paragraph (1), disaggregated by medical facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f666-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f667-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than biweekly, the Secretary shall update the data submitted under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e7f668-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f669-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e7f66a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall review compliance by the Secretary with the requirements of this section, including a review of the validity and reliability of data submitted by the Secretary under subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e7f66b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3103/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives the results of the review conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e11674" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3104">SEC. 3104. </num><heading>EXAMINATION OF HEALTH CARE CONSULTATION AND SCHEDULING POSITIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e86b9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proper Grading of Consultation and Scheduling Positions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86b9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct an examination of health care positions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine whether health care positions involved in the consultation and scheduling processes are appropriately graded.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86b9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the examination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with health care staffing experts in the Federal Government and the private sector.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86b9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e86ba0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the results of the examination conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e86ba2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Onboarding Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/5006">134 STAT. 5006</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a review of the onboarding process of individuals in health care positions described in subsection (a), including how long it takes to hire those individuals; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of any changes that the Secretary has made or plans to make to improve that process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e86ba7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIII/stB/s3104/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e86ba8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Navy SEAL Bill Mulder Act of 2020.</p></sidenote>NAVY SEAL BILL MULDER</heading> <section id="d99392e11772" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/s4001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4001">SEC. 4001. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e86ba9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Navy SEAL Bill Mulder Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <subtitle id="d99392e11787" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Service-connection and COVID–19</heading> <section id="d99392e11792" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stA/s4101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4101">SEC. 4101. </num><heading>PRESUMPTIONS OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES WHO CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e8e0da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stA/s4101/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch11/schVI">Subchapter VI of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1e97d1b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1164">“§ 1164.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d1c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164">38 USC 1164</ref>.</p></sidenote> Presumptions of service-connection for Coronavirus Disease 2019</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d1d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Presumptions Generally</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1e97d1e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For purposes of laws administered by the Secretary and subject to section 1113 of this title, if symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (in this section referred to as ‘COVID–19’) described in subsection (d) manifest within one of the manifestation periods described in paragraph (2) in an individual who served in a qualifying period of duty described in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d1f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (in this section referred to as ‘SARS–CoV–2’) shall be presumed to have occurred during the qualifying period of duty;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d20-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>COVID–19 shall be presumed to have been incurred during the qualifying period of duty; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d21-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>if the individual becomes disabled or dies as a result of COVID–19, it shall be presumed that the individual became disabled or died during the qualifying period of duty for purposes of establishing that the individual served in the active military, naval, or air service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d22-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1e97d23-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d24-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The manifestation periods described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d25-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>During a qualifying period of duty described in subsection (b), if that period of duty was more than 48 continuous hours in duration.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d26-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d27-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Within 14 days after the individual’s completion of a qualifying period of duty described in subsection (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5007">134 STAT. 5007</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d28-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>An additional period prescribed under subparagraph (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d29-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1e97d2a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d2b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d2c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>If the Secretary determines that a manifestation period of more than 14 days after completion of a qualifying period of service is appropriate for the presumptions under paragraph (1), the Secretary may prescribe that additional period by regulation.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d2d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>A determination under clause (i) shall be made in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying Period of Duty Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A qualifying period of duty described in this subsection is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d30-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>a period of active duty performed—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d31-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>during the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1601/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d32-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>before the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d33-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>training duty under title 10 or full-time National Guard duty (as defined in section 101 of title 10), performed under orders issued on or after March 13, 2020—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d34-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>during the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1601/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d35-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>before the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d36-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Presumptions for Training Duty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When, pursuant to subsection (a), COVID–19 is presumed to have been incurred during a qualifying period of duty described in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d37-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>COVID–19 shall be deemed to have been incurred in the line of duty during a period of active military, naval, or air service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1e97d38-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>where entitlement to benefits under this title is predicated on the individual who was disabled or died being a veteran, benefits for disability or death resulting from COVID–19 as described in subsection (a) shall be paid or furnished as if the individual was a veteran, without regard to whether the period of duty would constitute active military, naval, or air service under section 101 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d39-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Symptoms of COVID–19</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a), symptoms of COVID–19 are those symptoms that competent medical evidence demonstrates are experienced by an individual affected and directly related to COVID–19.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d3a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medical Examinations and Opinions</inline>.—</heading><content>If there is a question of whether the symptoms experienced by an individual described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) during a manifestation period described in paragraph (2) of such subsection are attributable to COVID–19 resulting from infection with SARS–CoV–2 during the qualifying period of duty, in determining whether a medical examination or medical opinion is necessary to make a decision on the claim within the meaning of section 5103A(d) of this title, a qualifying period of duty described in subsection (b) of this section <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5008">134 STAT. 5008</page> shall be treated as if it were active military, naval, or air service for purposes of section 5103A(d)(2)(B) of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1e97d3b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stA/s4101/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e97d3c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1101">38 USC 1101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1164. </designator> <label>Presumptions of service-connection for Coronavirus Disease 2019.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e12033" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Assistance for Homeless Veterans</heading> <section id="d99392e12038" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4201">SEC. 4201. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1e9a34d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2011">38 USC 2011 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FLEXIBILITY FOR THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN CARING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS DURING A COVERED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb29ee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Support</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29ef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During a covered public health emergency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out sections 2011, 2012, 2031, and 2061 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, to provide to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f/o/19">42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)</ref>) (commonly referred to as “HUD-VASH”), as the Secretary determines is needed, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Assistance required for safety and survival (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Transportation required to support stability and health (such as for appointments with service providers, conducting housing searches, and obtaining food and supplies).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support stability and health (such as maintaining contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Such other assistance as the Secretary determines is needed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless veterans on land of the department</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><content>During a covered public health emergency, to the extent possible, the Secretary may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage use of land of the Department for homeless veterans for living and sleeping.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>Collaboration under subparagraph (A) may include the provision by either the Secretary or the organization of food services and security for property, buildings, and other facilities owned or controlled by the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grant and Per Diem Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"> Limits on rates for per diem payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 20013(b) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2011">38 U.S.C. 2011 note</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/136">Public Law 116–136</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29f9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>In the case</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5009">134 STAT. 5009</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb29fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the Secretary waives any limit on grant amounts or rates for per diem payments under paragraph (1), notwithstanding section 2012(a)(2)(B) of such title, the maximum rate for per diem payments described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be three times the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under section 1741 of such title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of funding limits for grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2011">section 2011 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to any grant awarded during a covered public health emergency under such section for a project described in subsection (b)(1) of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb29fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of per diem payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During a covered public health emergency, a recipient of a grant or an eligible entity under the grant and per diem program of the Department (in this subsection referred to as the “program”) may use per diem payments under sections 2012 and 2061 of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, to provide assistance required for safety and survival (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items) for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb510f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>homeless veterans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5110-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>formerly homeless veterans residing in a facility operated wholly or in part by such a recipient or eligible entity receiving per diem payments under section 2012 of such title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5111-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional transitional housing</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5112-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During a covered public health emergency, under the program, the Secretary may provide amounts for additional transitional housing beds to facilitate access to housing and services provided to homeless veterans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5113-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice; competition; period of performance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may provide amounts under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5114-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>without notice or competition; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5115-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eb5116-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>for a period of performance determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5117-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eb5118-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority. </p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections and life safety code requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5119-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During a covered public health emergency, the Secretary may waive any requirement under subsection (b) or (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2012">section 2012 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, in order to allow the recipient of a grant or an eligible entity under the program—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb511a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to quickly identify temporary alternate sites of care for homeless veterans that are suitable for habitation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb511b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to facilitate social distancing or isolation needs; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb511c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to facilitate activation or continuation of a program for which a grant has been awarded.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb511d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive a requirement pursuant to the authority provided by subparagraph (A) with respect to a facility of a recipient of a grant or an eligible entity under the program only if the facility meets applicable local safety requirements, including fire safety requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5010">134 STAT. 5010</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb511e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of property relating to grants</inline>.—</heading><content>During a covered public health emergency, if the recipient of a grant awarded before or during such emergency under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2011">section 2011 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, for a project described in subsection (b)(1) of such section is no longer providing services in accordance with the terms of the grant, the recipient shall not be subject during such emergency to any property disposition requirements relating to the grant under subsection (c) or (f) of <ref href="/us/cfr/t38/s61.67">section 61.67 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, <ref href="/us/cfr/t2/s200.311/c">section 200.311(c) of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, or successor regulations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb511f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eb5120-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection and Life Safety Code Requirements for Therapeutic Housing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5121-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During a covered public health emergency, the Secretary may waive any inspection or life safety code requirement under subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2032">section 2032 of title 38, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5122-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to allow quick identification of temporary alternate sites of care for homeless veterans that are suitable for habitation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5123-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to facilitate social distancing or isolation needs; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5124-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to facilitate the operation of housing under such section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5125-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive a requirement pursuant to the authority provided by paragraph (1) with respect to a residence or facility referred to in such section 2032 only if the residence or facility, as the case may be, meets applicable local safety requirements, including fire safety requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb5126-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, during a covered public health emergency, the Secretary shall ensure that veterans participating in or receiving services from a program under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch20">chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, have access to telehealth services to which such veterans are eligible under the laws administered by the Secretary, including by ensuring that telehealth capabilities are available to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5127-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>such veterans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5128-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>case managers of the Department of programs for homeless veterans authorized under such chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb5129-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>community-based service providers for homeless veterans receiving funds from the Department through grants or contracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eb512a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb512b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered public health emergency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered public health emergency</term>” means an emergency with respect to COVID–19 declared by a Federal, State, or local authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb512c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless veteran; veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “homeless veteran” and “veteran” have the meanings given those terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2002">section 2002 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb512d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb512e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>telehealth</term>” means the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5011">134 STAT. 5011</page> health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eb512f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4201/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technologies</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), “telecommunications technologies” include video conferencing, the internet, streaming media, and terrestrial and wireless communications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e12465" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4202">SEC. 4202. </num><heading>LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ebc660-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4202/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch20/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2022 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1ecb0c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2022A">“§ 2022A.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0c2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2022A">38 USC 2022A</ref>.</p></sidenote> Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0c3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1ecb0c5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0c6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>establish criteria and requirements for grants under this section, including criteria for entities eligible to receive such grants; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0c7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>publish such criteria and requirements in the Federal Register.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In establishing criteria and requirements under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>take into consideration any criteria and requirements needed with respect to carrying out this section in rural communities, on trust lands, and in the territories and possessions of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>consult with organizations that have experience in providing services to homeless veterans, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0cd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>veterans service organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Veterans Legal Corps; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such other organizations as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award a grant under this section to an entity applying for such a grant only if the applicant for the grant—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity (as determined by the Secretary) to effectively administer a grant under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>demonstrates that adequate financial support will be available to carry out the services for which the grant is sought consistent with the application;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>agrees to meet the applicable criteria and requirements established under subsection (b)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>has, as determined by the Secretary, demonstrated the capacity to meet such criteria and requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants under this section shall be used to provide homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness the following legal services:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Legal services relating to housing, including eviction defense, representation in landlord-tenant cases, and representation in foreclosure cases.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5012">134 STAT. 5012</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Legal services relating to family law, including assistance in court proceedings for child support, divorce, estate planning, and family reconciliation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Legal services relating to income support, including assistance in obtaining public benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Legal services relating to criminal defense, including defense in matters symptomatic of homelessness, such as outstanding warrants, fines, and driver’s license revocation, to reduce recidivism and facilitate the overcoming of reentry obstacles in employment or housing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Legal services relating to requests to upgrade the characterization of a discharge or dismissal of a former member of the Armed Forces under section 1553 of title 10.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Such other legal services as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds for Women Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>For any fiscal year, not less than 10 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section shall be used to provide legal services described in subsection (d) to women veterans.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities in a manner that is equitably distributed across the geographic regions of the United States, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>rural communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>trust lands (as defined in section 3765 of this title);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Native Americans; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>tribal organizations (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1ecb0e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on grants awarded under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>To the extent feasible, each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following with respect to the period covered by the report:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The number of homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness assisted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the legal services provided.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A description of the legal matters addressed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis by the Secretary with respect to the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the services provided.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4202/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 20 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0ed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2001">38 USC 2001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2022 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2022A. </designator> <label>Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecb0ee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4202/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0ef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ecb0f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2022A">38 USC 2022A note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and publish in the Federal Register the criteria and requirements pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2022A">section 2022A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5013">134 STAT. 5013</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e12789" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4203">SEC. 4203. </num><heading>GAP ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN VETERANS WHO ARE HOMELESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecd802-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4203/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall complete an analysis of programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless or precariously housed to identify the areas in which such programs are failing to meet the needs of such women.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ecd803-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4203/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the analysis completed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e12812" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4204">SEC. 4204. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO GRANTS AWARDED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed2624-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4204/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Per Diem Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2012">section 2012 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1ed9b56-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1ed9b57-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ed9b58-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the rate for such per diem payments shall be the daily cost of care estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity adjusted by the Secretary under clause (ii).</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b59-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" id="yd1ed9b5a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>The Secretary shall adjust the rate estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity under clause (i) to exclude other sources of income described in subclause (III) that the grant recipient or eligible entity certifies to be correct.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b5b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>Each grant recipient or eligible entity shall provide to the Secretary such information with respect to other sources of income as the Secretary may require to make the adjustment under subclause (I).</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b5c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>The other sources of income referred to in subclauses (I) and (II) are payments to the grant recipient or eligible entity for furnishing services to homeless veterans under programs other than under this subchapter, including payments and grants from other departments and agencies of the United States, from departments or agencies of State or local government, and from private entities or organizations.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b5d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>For purposes of calculating the rate for per diem payments under clause (i), in the case of a homeless veteran who has care of a minor dependent while receiving services from the grant recipient or eligible entity, the daily cost of care of the homeless veteran shall be the sum of the daily cost of care of the homeless veteran determined under clause (i) plus, for each such minor dependent, an amount that equals 50 percent of such daily cost of care.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b5e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1ed9b5f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline" id="yd1ed9b60-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may adjust the rate for per diem payments under this paragraph, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b61-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>Any adjustment made under this clause—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b62-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><chapeau>may not result in a rate that—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b63-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>is lower than the rate in effect under this paragraph as in effect immediately preceding the date of the enactment of the Navy SEAL Bill Mulder Act of 2020; or<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5014">134 STAT. 5014</page></content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b64-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>exceeds the rate that is 115 percent of the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 1741 of this title, as the Secretary may increase from time to time under subsection (c) of that section; and</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b65-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ed9b66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>may be determined on the basis of locality.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>In the case of services furnished to a homeless veteran who is placed in housing that will become permanent housing for the veteran upon termination of the furnishing of such services to such veteran, the maximum rate of per diem authorized under this section is 150 percent of the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 1741 of this title, as the Secretary may increase from time to time under subsection (c) of that section.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ed9b68-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4204/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement of Certain Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1edc279-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1edc27a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement of Entities for Certain Fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may reimburse a recipient of a grant under section 2011, 2013, or 2061 of this title or a recipient of per diem payments under this section for fees charged to that grant or per diem payment recipient for the use of the homeless management information system described in section 402(f) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s11360a/f">42 U.S.C. 11360a(f)</ref>)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1edc27b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in amounts the Secretary determines to be reasonable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1edc27c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>if the Secretary determines that the grant or per diem payment recipient is unable to obtain information contained in such system through other means and at no cost to the grant or per diem payment recipient.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e12966" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4205">SEC. 4205. </num><heading>REPEAL OF SUNSET ON AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM OF REFERRAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS WHO ARE TRANSITIONING FROM CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ede98d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4205/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2023">Section 2023 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ede98e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4205/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ede98f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4205/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ede990-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4205/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2021(a)(4) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2023(e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2023(d)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e13023" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4206" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4206">SEC. 4206. </num><heading>COORDINATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS RECEIVING HOUSING VOUCHERS UNDER TRIBAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT-VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1ede991-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2003">Section 2003 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ee10a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum of Understanding on Assistance From Indian Health Service</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services under which case managers of the Indian Health Service may provide case management assistance to veterans who receive housing vouchers under the Tribal Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5015">134 STAT. 5015</page></content></section> <section id="d99392e13053" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4207">SEC. 4207. </num><heading>CONTRACTS RELATING TO CASE MANAGERS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ee5ec3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 304 of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/154">Public Law 112–154</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2041">38 U.S.C. 2041 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ee5ec4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ee5ec5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ee5ec6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eeace7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1eeace8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The director of each covered medical center shall seek to enter into one or more contracts or agreements described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eeace9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any contract or agreement under subparagraph (A) may require that each case manager employed by an eligible entity who performs services under the contract or agreement has credentials equivalent to the credentials required for a case manager of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eeacea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1eeaceb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eeacec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eeaced-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a covered medical center if the Secretary determines that fulfilling such requirement is infeasible.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eeacee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eeacef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed400-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If the Secretary grants a waiver under clause (i), the Secretary shall, not later than 90 days after granting such waiver, submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed401-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>an explanation of the determination made under clause (i);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed402-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a plan to increase the number of case managers of the Department; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed403-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>a plan for the covered medical center to increase use of housing vouchers allocated to that medical center under the program described in paragraph (1).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eed404-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed405-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed406-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term ‘<term>covered medical center</term>’ means a medical center of the Department with respect to which the Secretary determines that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed407-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>more than 15 percent of all housing vouchers allocated to that medical center under the program described in paragraph (1) during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which such determination was made were unused due to a lack of case management services provided by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed408-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed409-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>one or more case manager positions have been vacant for at least nine consecutive months immediately preceding the date of such determination.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed40a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed40b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter before subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including because—</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1eed40c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1eed40d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4207/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed40e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2041">38 USC 2041 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e13218" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4208">SEC. 4208. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1eed40f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2003">38 USC 2003 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1ef4940-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every three years thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5016">134 STAT. 5016</page> Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4941-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ef4942-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the hiring needs of the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f/o/19">42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)</ref>) (in this section referred to as the “HUD-VASH program”), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4943-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>an identification of the number of case managers of the HUD-VASH program as of the date of the report including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4944-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the total number of vacancies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4945-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the vacancies at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4946-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of case managers of the HUD-VASH program that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development jointly determine necessary to meet the needs of the Department and the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4947-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the amount of turnover among case managers of the HUD-VASH program and whether the turnover was planned or unexpected.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef4948-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1ef4949-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of how compensation, including recruitment and retention incentives, for case managers of the HUD-VASH program affects turnover, and what percentage of retention compensation is provided to such case managers at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs (compared to other positions).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef494a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A comparison of compensation described in paragraph (2) with the compensation provided to State, local, and nongovernmental housing employees at comparable training and experience levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef494b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Examples of how the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have worked with non-Federal partners (such as local governments, nongovernmental organizations, veterans service organizations, and employee unions) to meet the staffing needs of the HUD-VASH program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef494c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stB/s4208/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Examples of how medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs with high retention rates for case managers of the HUD-VASH program have been able to maintain staffing levels.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e13295" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Retraining Assistance for Veterans</heading> <section id="d99392e13300" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4301" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4301">SEC. 4301. </num><heading>ACCESS FOR THE SECRETARIES OF LABOR AND VETERANS AFFAIRS TO THE FEDERAL DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1ef705d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 453A(h) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s653a/h">42 U.S.C. 653a(h)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ef705e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Veteran employment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of Labor and of Veterans Affairs shall have access to information reported by employers pursuant to subsection (b) of this section for purposes of tracking employment of veterans.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5017">134 STAT. 5017</page></content></section> <section id="d99392e13330" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4302">SEC. 4302. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE CLASS OF PROVIDERS OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION FOR VETERANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1f00c9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/48">Public Law 115–48</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3001">38 U.S.C. 3001 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f00ca0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f00ca1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f00ca2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall treat an individual as an eligible veteran if the Secretary determines that the individual shall become an eligible veteran fewer than 180 days after the date of such determination. If an individual treated as an eligible veteran by reason of the preceding sentence does anything to make the veteran ineligible during the 180-day period referred to in such sentence, the Secretary may require the veteran to repay any benefits received by such veteran by reason of such sentence.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f00ca3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f00ca4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>has been operational for at least 2 years</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>employs instructors whom the Secretary determines are experts in their respective fields in accordance with paragraph (6)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f00ca5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yd1f033b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f033b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Experts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall determine whether instructors are experts under paragraph (3)(A) based on evidence furnished to the Secretary by the provider regarding the ability of the instructors to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identify professions in need of new employees to hire, tailor the programs to meet market needs, and identify the employers likely to hire graduates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033b9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>effectively teach the skills offered to eligible veterans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033ba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>provide relevant industry experience in the fields of programs offered to incoming eligible veterans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033bb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>demonstrate relevant industry experience in such fields of programs.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033bd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(not including an individual described in the second sentence of subsection (b))</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>each eligible veteran</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033be-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or part-time</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>full-time</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033bf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (g), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$15,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$45,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f033c0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4302/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection (i):<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f033c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Certain Accounting of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not consider enrollment in a high technology program of education under this section to be assistance under a provision of law referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3695">section 3695 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e13480" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4303">SEC. 4303. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR OFF-BASE TRANSITION TRAINING FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f0d002-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of section 301 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1144">10 U.S.C. 1144 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5018">134 STAT. 5018</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d003-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Navy SEAL Bill Mulder Act of 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d004-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing such program to eligible individuals at locations other than military installations</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f0d005-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d006-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d007-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">States</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">locations</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d008-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not less than three and not more than five States</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not fewer than 50 locations in States (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">section 101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d009-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at least two</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at least 20</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f0d00a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1f11e2b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preferences</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting States for participation in the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide a preference for any State with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f11e2c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f11e2d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1f11e2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered public health emergency defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered public health emergency</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f11e2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s247d">42 U.S.C. 247d</ref>) on January 31, 2020, with respect to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f11e30-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a domestic emergency declared, based on an outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19), by the President, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or a State or local authority.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f11e31-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Each such report shall include information about the employment outcomes of the eligible individuals who received such training during the year covered by the report.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f11e32-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4303/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e13672" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4304">SEC. 4304. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f11e33-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s4100">38 USC 4100 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GRANTS FOR PROVISION OF TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AFTER SEPARATION, RETIREMENT, OR DISCHARGE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make grants to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged from the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f1ba76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant to provide to members of the Armed Forces and spouses described in subsection (a) resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services leading directly to successful transition, as determined by the Secretary.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5019">134 STAT. 5019</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f1ba78-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Organizations</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible for a grant under this section, an organization shall submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, may require.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an organization that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>provides multiple forms of services described in subsection (b); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>is located in a State with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a high rate of unemployment among veterans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency (as such term is defined in section 131(n)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba7f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Grant</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant under this section shall be in an amount that does not exceed 50 percent of the amount required by the organization to provide the services described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba80-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f1ba81-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4304/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to provide a grant under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which the Secretary implements the grant program under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e13781" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4305">SEC. 4305. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f2f302-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f303-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f304-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f305-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the covered officials, shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity with experience in adult education to carry out a one-year independent assessment of the Transition Assistance Program under sections 1142 and 1144 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (TAP), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f306-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program for members of each military department during the entire military life cycle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f307-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the appropriateness of the career readiness standards of the Transition Assistance Program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f308-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f309-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a review of information that is provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Transition Assistance Program, including mental health data;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f30a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>whether the Transition Assistance Program effectively addresses the challenges veterans face entering the civilian workforce and in translating experience and skills from military service to the job market;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f30b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>whether the Transition Assistance Program effectively addresses the challenges faced by the families of veterans making the transition to civilian life;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f30c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>appropriate metrics regarding outcomes of the Transition Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces one year after separation, retirement, or discharge from the Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f30d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f30e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f30f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>what the Secretary, in consultation with the covered officials and veterans service organizations, determine to be successful outcomes for the Transition Assistance Program;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5020">134 STAT. 5020</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f310-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>whether members of the Armed Forces achieve successful outcomes for the Transition Assistance Program, as determined under paragraph (7);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f311-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>how the Secretary and the covered officials provide feedback to each other regarding such outcomes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f312-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f313-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f314-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for the Secretaries of the military departments regarding how to improve outcomes for members of the Armed Forces after separation, retirement, and discharge; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f315-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f316-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>other topics the Secretary and the covered officials determine would aid members of the Armed Forces as they transition to civilian life.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f2f317-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the completion of the independent assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary and the covered officials shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f318-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f319-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f2f31a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the findings and recommendations (including recommended legislation) of the independent assessment prepared by the entity described in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f31b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>responses of the Secretary and the covered officials to the findings and recommendations described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f2f31c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f31d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f31e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f31f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f320-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered officials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered officials</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f321-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f322-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Labor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f323-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f324-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Secretaries of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f2f325-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4305/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military department</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e13976" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4306">SEC. 4306. </num><heading>LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON CHANGES TO TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f40396-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f40397-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f40398-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f40399-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, shall conduct a five-year longitudinal study regarding the Transition Assistance Program under sections 1142 and 1144 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (TAP), on three separate cohorts of members of the Armed Forces who have separated from the Armed Forces, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f4039a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a cohort that has attended counseling under the Transition Assistance Program as implemented on the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f4039b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a cohort that attends counseling under the Transition Assistance Program after the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor implement changes recommended in the report under section 136(b); and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5021">134 STAT. 5021</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f4039c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a cohort that has not attended counseling under the Transition Assistance Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f4039d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Progress Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date that is one year after the date of the initiation of the study under subsection (a), and annually thereafter for the three subsequent years, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a progress report of activities under the study during the immediately preceding year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f4039e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f4039f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f403a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f403a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the completion of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report of final findings and recommendations based on the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final report under paragraph (1) shall include information regarding the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The percentage of each cohort that received unemployment benefits during the study under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The numbers of months members of each cohort were employed during the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Annual starting and ending salaries of members of each cohort who were employed during the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>How many members of each cohort enrolled in an institution of higher learning, as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3452/f">section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The academic credit hours, degrees, and certificates obtained by members of each cohort during the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The annual income of members of each cohort.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The total household income of members of each cohort.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>How many members of each cohort own their principal residences.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>How many dependents members of each cohort have.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>The percentage of each cohort that achieves a successful outcome for the Transition Assistance Program, as determined under section 136(a)(7).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/c/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f403ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Other criteria the Secretaries and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration determine appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f403af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f403b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tIV/stC/s4306/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f403b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deborah Sampson Act of 2020.</p></sidenote>DEBORAH SAMPSON</heading> <section id="d99392e14153" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/s5001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5001">SEC. 5001. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f42ac3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Deborah Sampson Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5022">134 STAT. 5022</page></content></section> <subtitle id="d99392e14170" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Improving Access for Women Veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs</heading> <section id="d99392e14175" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5101">SEC. 5101. </num><heading>OFFICE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f58a54-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief Officer of Women’s Health</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7306">section 7306 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f58a55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f58a56-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph (10):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1f58a57-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>The Chief Officer of Women’s Health.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f58a58-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organization of Office and Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f58a59-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch73/schI">Subchapter I of chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end of the following new sections:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1f75f1a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="7310">“§ 7310.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f75f1b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310">38 USC 7310</ref>.</p></sidenote> Office of Women’s Health</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f1c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1f75f1d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary for Health shall establish and operate in the Veterans Health Administration the Office of Women’s Health (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f1e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Office shall be located at the Central Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f1f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1f75f20-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The head of the Office is the Chief Officer of Women’s Health (in this section referred to as the ‘Chief Officer’).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f21-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Chief Officer shall report to the Under Secretary for Health.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f22-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Under Secretary for Health shall provide the Office with such staff and other support as may be necessary for the Office to carry out effectively the functions of the Office under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f23-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Under Secretary for Health may reorganize existing offices within the Veterans Health Administration as of the date of the enactment of this section in order to avoid duplication with the functions of the Office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f75f24-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The functions of the Office include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f25-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>To provide a central office for monitoring and encouraging the activities of the Veterans Health Administration with respect to the provision, evaluation, and improvement of health care services provided to women veterans by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f26-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To develop and implement standards of care for the provision of health care for women veterans by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f27-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>To monitor and identify deficiencies in standards of care for the provision of health care for women veterans by the Department, to provide technical assistance to medical facilities of the Department to address and remedy deficiencies, and to perform oversight of implementation of such standards of care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f28-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f75f29-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f75f2a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>To monitor and identify deficiencies in standards of care for the provision of health care for women veterans provided through the community pursuant to this title and to provide recommendations to the appropriate office to address and remedy any deficiencies.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5023">134 STAT. 5023</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f2b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>To oversee distribution of resources and information related to health programming for women veterans under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f2c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>To promote the expansion and improvement of clinical, research, and educational activities of the Veterans Health Administration with respect to the health care of women veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f75f2d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f75f2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f75f2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>To provide, as part of the annual budgeting process, recommendations with respect to the amounts to be requested for furnishing hospital care and medical services to women veterans pursuant to chapter 17 of this title, including, at a minimum, recommendations that ensure that such amounts either reflect or exceed the proportion of veterans enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of this title who are women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78640-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78641-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78642-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>To provide recommendations to the Under Secretary for Health with respect to modifying the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation system, or successor system, to ensure that resource allocations under such system, or successor system, reflect the health care needs of women veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78643-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>To carry out such other duties as the Under Secretary for Health may require.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78644-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78645-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78646-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78647-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1f78648-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If the Under Secretary for Health determines not to implement any recommendation made by the Chief Officer with respect to the allocation of resources to address the health care needs of women veterans, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such determination by not later than 30 days after the date on which the Under Secretary for Health receives the recommendation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78649-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each notification under paragraph (1) relating to a determination with respect to a recommendation shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7864a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The reasoning of the Under Secretary for Health in making the determination.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7864b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An alternative, if one is selected, to the recommendation that the Under Secretary for Health will carry out to fulfill the health care needs of women veterans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7864c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7864d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standards of Care</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of carrying out the functions of the Office under this section, the standards of care for the provision of health care for women veterans from the Department shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7864e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>A requirement for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7864f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>at least one designated women’s health primary care provider at each medical center of the Department whose duties include, to the extent practicable, providing training to other health care providers of the Department with respect to the needs of women veterans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78650-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>at least one designated women’s health primary care provider at each community-based outpatient clinic of the Department who may serve women patients as a percentage of the total duties of the provider.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78651-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78652-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Other requirements as determined by the Under Secretary for Health.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78653-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f78654-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Officer shall ensure that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/5024">134 STAT. 5024</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78655-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>not less frequently than biannually, each medical facility of the Department holds a public forum for women veterans that occurs outside of regular business hours; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78656-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>not less frequently than quarterly, each medical facility of the Department convenes a focus group of women veterans that includes a discussion of harassment occurring at such facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78657-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78658-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 7310A(h) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78659-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>facility of the Department</term>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<term>facilities of the Department</term>’ in section 1701(3) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7865a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation system</term>’ means the resource allocation system established pursuant to section 429 of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/204">Public Law 104–204</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/2929">110 Stat. 2929</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1f7865b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="7310A">“§ 7310A.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7865c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7865d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310A">38 USC 7310A</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual reports on women’s health</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7865e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1 of each year, the Chief Officer of Women’s Health shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the matters under subsections (b) through (g).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7865f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Women’s Health</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78660-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>actions taken by the Office of Women’s Health established under section 7310 of this title in the preceding fiscal year to improve the provision of health care by the Department to women veterans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78661-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any identified deficiencies related to the provision of health care by the Department to women veterans and the standards of care established in such section and the plan of the Department to address such deficiencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78662-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the funding and personnel provided to the Office and whether additional funding or personnel are needed to meet the requirements of such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78663-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>other information that would be of interest to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to oversight of the provision of health care by the Department to women veterans.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78664-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Gender-specific Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1f78665-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the access of women veterans to gender-specific services under contracts, agreements, or other arrangements with non-Department medical providers entered into by the Secretary for the provision of hospital care or medical services to veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78666-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The analysis under paragraph (1) shall include data and performance measures for the availability of gender-specific services described in such paragraph, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78667-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the average wait time between the preferred appointment date of the veteran and the date on which the appointment is completed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78668-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the average driving time required for veterans to attend appointments; and<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5025">134 STAT. 5025</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78669-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>reasons why appointments could not be scheduled with non-Department medical providers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7866a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Models of Care</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1f7866b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the use by the Department of general primary care clinics, separate but shared spaces, and women’s health centers as delivery of care models for women veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7866c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7866d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The analysis under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7866e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The number of facilities of the Department that fall into each delivery of care model described in such paragraph, disaggregated by Veterans Integrated Service Network and State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7866f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the criteria used by the Department to determine which such model is most appropriate for each facility of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78670-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An assessment of how the Department decides to make investments to modify facilities to a different model.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78671-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A description of what, if any, plans the Department has to modify facilities from general primary care clinics to another model.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78672-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>An assessment of whether any facilities could be modified to a separate but shared space for a women’s health center within planned investments under the strategic capital investment planning process of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78673-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>An assessment of whether any facilities could be modified to a separate or shared space or a women’s health center with minor modifications to existing plans under the strategic capital investment planning process of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78674-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>An assessment of whether the Department has a goal for how many facilities should fall into each such model.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f78675-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the staffing of the Department relating to the treatment of women, including the following, disaggregated by Veterans Integrated Service Network and State (except with respect to paragraph (4)):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78676-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The number of women’s health centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78677-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The number of patient aligned care teams of the Department relating to women’s health.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78678-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The number of full- and part-time gynecologists of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f78679-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The number of designated women’s health care providers of the Department, disaggregated by facility of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7867a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7867b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>The number of health care providers of the Department who have completed a mini-residency for women’s health care through the Women Veterans Health Care Mini-Residency Program of the Department during the one-year period preceding the submittal of the report and the number of mini-residency training slots for such program that are available during the one-year period following such date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad8c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The number of designated women’s health care providers of the Department who have sufficient women patient loads or case complexities to retain their competencies and proficiencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad8d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Accessibility and Treatment Options</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the accessibility and treatment options for women veterans, including the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5026">134 STAT. 5026</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad8e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7ad8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of wheelchair accessibility of women’s health centers of the Department, including, with respect to each such center, an assessment of accessibility for each kind of treatment provided at the center, including with respect to radiology and mammography, that addresses all relevant factors, including door sizes, hoists, and equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The options for women veterans to access mental health providers and primary care providers who are women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad91-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The options for women veterans at medical facilities of the Department with respect to clothing sizes, including for gowns, drawstring pants, and pajamas.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad92-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad93-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad94-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad95-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad96-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>gender-specific services</term>’ means mammography, obstetric care, gynecological care, and such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad97-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7ad98-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310">38 USC 7310 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References to health care and services</inline>.—</heading><content>The references to health care and the references to services in sections 7310 and 7310A of <ref href="/us/usc/t38">title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), are references to the health care and services included in the medical benefits package provided by the Department as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad99-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7ad9a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7301">38 USC 7301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 7309A the following new items:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“7310. </designator> <label>Office of Women’s Health.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“7310A. </designator> <label>Annual reports on women’s health.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f7ad9b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5101/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7ad9c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310A">38 USC 7310A note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Officer of Women’s Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit the initial report under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310A">section 7310A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (b), by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e14825" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5102">SEC. 5102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f7ad9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8110">38 USC 8110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WOMEN VETERANS RETROFIT INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f822ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prioritize the retrofitting of existing medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs with fixtures, materials, and other outfitting measures to support the provision of care to women veterans at such facilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f822cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f822d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f822d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan to address deficiencies in environment of care for women veterans at medical facilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f822d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f822d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An explanation of the specific environment of care deficiencies that need correcting.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5027">134 STAT. 5027</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f822d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f822d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of how the Secretary prioritizes retrofitting existing medical facilities to support provision of care to women veterans in comparison to other requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f822d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A five-year strategic plan and cost projection for retrofitting medical facilities of the Department to support the provision of care to women veterans as required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f822d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to appropriations and the plan under (b), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $20,000,000 to carry out subsection (a) in addition to amounts otherwise made available to the Secretary for the purposes set forth in such subsection.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e14903" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5103">SEC. 5103. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f822d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENT OF CARE STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f870f9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f870fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a policy under which the environment of care standards and inspections at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f870fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an alignment of the requirements for such standards and inspections with the women’s health handbook of the Veterans Health Administration;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f870fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a requirement for the frequency of such inspections;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f870fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>delineation of the roles and responsibilities of staff at each medical center who are responsible for compliance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f870fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f870ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f87100-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>the requirement that each medical center submit to the Secretary and make publicly available a report on the compliance of the medical center with the standards; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f87101-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f87102-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Remediation plan.</p></sidenote><content>a remediation plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f87103-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5103/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f87104-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report certifying in writing that the policy required by subsection (a) has been finalized and disseminated to all medical centers of the Department.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e14971" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5104">SEC. 5104. </num><heading>PROVISION OF REINTEGRATION AND READJUSTMENT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN GROUP RETREAT SETTINGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f8e635-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A">Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f8e636-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)(B)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f8e637-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subclauses (I) and (II) as items (aa) and (bb);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f8e638-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f8e639-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the matter preceding subclause (I), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Counseling</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(i) Counseling</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f8e63a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f90d4b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" id="yd1f90d4c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Except as provided in subclauses (IV) and (V), counseling furnished to an individual under subparagraph (A) may include reintegration and readjustment services described in subclause (II) furnished in group retreat settings.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f90d4d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>Reintegration and readjustment services described in this subclause are the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5028">134 STAT. 5028</page></chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f9345e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>Information on reintegration of the individual into family, employment, and community.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f9345f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>Financial counseling.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93460-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>Occupational counseling.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93461-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>Information and counseling on stress reduction.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93462-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content>Information and counseling on conflict resolution.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93463-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ff">“(ff) </num><content>Such other information and counseling as the Secretary considers appropriate to assist the individual in reintegration into family, employment, and community.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f93464-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>In furnishing reintegration and readjustment services under subclause (I), the Secretary shall offer women the opportunity to receive such services in group retreat settings in which the only participants are women.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f93465-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>An individual described in subparagraph (C)(v) may receive reintegration and readjustment services under subclause (I) of this clause only if the individual receives such services with a family member described in subclause (I) or (II) of such subparagraph.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f93466-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>In each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, the maximum number of individuals to whom integration and readjustment services may be furnished in group retreat settings under this subclause (I) shall not exceed 1,200 individuals.”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f93467-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93468-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Upon</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Upon</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f93469-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)(B)(i)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f9346a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5104/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f9346b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f9346c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Upon the request of an individual described in paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall furnish the individual reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) if the Secretary determines the experience will be therapeutically appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e15157" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5105">SEC. 5105. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1f9346d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3001">38 USC 3001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f9828e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into one or more agreements with public or private entities to provide legal services to women veterans.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1f9828f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Focus</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The focus of an agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall be to address the following unmet needs of women veterans as set forth in the most recently completed Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups for Veterans (CHALENG for Veterans) survey:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98290-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Child support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98291-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Prevention of eviction and foreclosure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98292-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Discharge upgrades.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98293-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Financial guardianship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98294-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Credit counseling.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1f98295-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5105/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Family reconciliation assistance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e15216" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5106">SEC. 5106. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL SURVEYS AND REPORT ON SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED FOR VERY LOW-INCOME WOMEN VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fa1ed6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa1ed7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fa1ed8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey of women veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall survey women veterans who have received or are receiving supportive services provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2044">section 2044 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, to determine <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5029">134 STAT. 5029</page> satisfaction with the ability of such services to meet the specific needs of such veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa1ed9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey of eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall survey eligible entities receiving financial assistance under such section and other partners of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including veterans service organizations and the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans, on the view of such entities and partners regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the Department is meeting the needs of women veterans through the provision of supportive services under such section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45eb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any additional supportive services that may be required to meet such needs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide supportive services to women veterans under section 2044 of title 38, United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ef-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fa45f0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of how the Department determines which categories of supportive services would be beneficial to women veterans who receive services under such section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A description of the challenges women veterans who have children face in accessing supportive services under such section, including with respect to accessing—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>homeless shelters with their children;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>homeless shelters that have restrictions on male children; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>affordable child care.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A description of how the Department identifies eligible entities under such section that can provide supportive services to meet the needs of women veterans, including eligible entities with experience in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>intimate partner violence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>legal matters pertaining especially to women veterans, including temporary restraining orders and child care orders;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>supportive services for children; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45f9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fa45fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>the evaluation of which categories of services would be beneficial to women veterans who receive such services under such section.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of how much the Department spends, from funds appropriated to carry out such section and funds provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (<ref href="/us/pl/116/136">Public Law 116–136</ref>), on supportive services specifically for women veterans, and in particular, on the services described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The results of the surveys conducted under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fa45fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the resources and programming offered to woman veterans under such section.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5030">134 STAT. 5030</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fa45ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5106/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fa4600-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of such other areas as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e15383" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5107">SEC. 5107. </num><heading>PROGRAMS ON ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fb5771-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Child Care for Certain Veterans Receiving Health Care</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fb5772-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch17/schI">Subchapter I of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd1fbcca3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1709C">“§ 1709C.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbcca4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1709C">38 USC 1709C</ref>.</p></sidenote> Assistance for child care for certain veterans receiving health care</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbcca5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out a program to provide, subject to subsection (b), assistance to qualified veterans described in subsection (c) to obtain child care so that such veterans can receive health care services described in subsection (c)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbcca6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Period of Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Assistance may be provided to a qualified veteran under this section for receipt of child care only during the period that the qualified veteran—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcca7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>receives the types of health care services described in subsection (c)(2) at a facility of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcca8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>requires travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such health care services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbcca9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Veterans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a qualified veteran is a veteran who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccaa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is the primary caretaker of a child or children; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd1fbccac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>receives from the Department—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>regular mental health care services;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>intensive mental health care services; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccaf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such other intensive health care services that the Secretary determines that provision of assistance to the veteran to obtain child care would improve access to such health care services by the veteran; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is in need of regular or intensive mental health care services from the Department, and but for lack of child care services, would receive such health care services from the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbccb2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than five years after the date of the enactment of the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020, the Secretary shall carry out the program at each medical center of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Forms of Child Care Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd1fbccb4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Child care assistance under this section may include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Stipends for the payment of child care offered by a licensed child care center (either directly or through a voucher program) that shall be, to the extent practicable, modeled after the Department of Veterans Affairs Child Care Subsidy Program established pursuant to section 630 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/67">Public Law 107–67</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/115/552">115 Stat. 552</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Direct provision of child care at an on-site facility of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Payments to private child care agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Collaboration with facilities or programs of other Federal agencies.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5031">134 STAT. 5031</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccb9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In providing child care assistance under this section, the child care needs of the local area shall be considered and the head of each medical center may select the type of care that is most appropriate or feasible for such medical center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccbb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>In the case that child care assistance under this section is provided as a stipend under paragraph (1)(A), such stipend shall cover the full cost of such child care.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccbc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 205(e) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/163">Public Law 111–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">38 U.S.C. 1710 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccbd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbccbe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1709B the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1709C. </designator> <label>Assistance for child care for certain veterans receiving health care,”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccbf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbccc0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A">38 USC 1712A note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Assistance for Child Care for Certain Veterans Receiving Readjustment Counseling and Related Mental Health Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing, subject to paragraph (2), assistance to qualified veterans described in paragraph (3) to obtain child care so that such veterans can receive readjustment counseling and related mental health services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on period of payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance may be provided to a qualified veteran under the pilot program for receipt of child care only during the period that the qualified veteran receives readjustment counseling and related health care services at a Vet Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified veterans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, a qualified veteran is a veteran who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is the primary caretaker of a child or children; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd1fbccc6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>receives from the Department regular readjustment counseling and related mental health services; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is in need of regular readjustment counseling and related mental health services from the Department, and but for lack of child care services, would receive such counseling and services from the Department.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in not fewer than three Readjustment Counseling Service Regions selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccc9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Forms of child care assistance</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Child care assistance under the pilot program may include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcccb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Stipends for the payment of child care offered by a licensed child care center (either directly or through a voucher program) that shall be, to the extent practicable, modeled after the Department of Veterans <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5032">134 STAT. 5032</page> Affairs Child Care Subsidy Program established pursuant to section 630 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/67">Public Law 107–67</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/115/552">115 Stat. 552</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcccc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Payments to private child care agencies.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcccd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Collaboration with facilities or programs of other Federal agencies.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbcccf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local area</inline>.—</heading><content>In providing child care assistance under the pilot program, the child care needs of the local area shall be considered and the head of each Vet Center may select the type of care that is most appropriate or feasible for such Vet Center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of stipend</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case that child care assistance under the pilot program is provided as a stipend under subparagraph (A)(i), such stipend shall cover the full cost of such child care.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall be carried out during the two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbccd5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fbccd6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the findings and conclusions of the Secretary regarding the pilot program, and shall include such recommendations for the continuation or expansion of the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fbccd7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5107/b/8" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vet center defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>Vet Center</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A/h">section 1712A(h) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e15812" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5108">SEC. 5108. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF PROSTHETICS FOR WOMEN VETERANS FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fc6818-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access at Each Medical Facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1714/a">Section 1714(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6819-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) Any veteran</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a)(1) Any veteran</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc681a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fc681b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In furnishing prosthetic appliances under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure women veterans are able to access clinically appropriate prosthetic appliances through each medical facility of the Department.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fc681c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc681d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fc681e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the availability from the Department of Veterans Affairs of prosthetics made for women veterans, including an assessment of the availability of such prosthetics at medical facilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc681f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5033">134 STAT. 5033</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6820-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fc6821-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of all devices classified by the Department as prosthetic devices, including a breakdown of whether a device is considered gender-neutral or gender-specific;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6822-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for gender-neutral devices, a breakdown of sizing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6823-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the average time it takes for a woman veteran to receive a prosthetic device after it is prescribed, disaggregated by Veterans Integrated Service Network and medical center of the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6824-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the total number of women veterans utilizing the Department for prosthetic services, disaggregated by facility of the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6825-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fc6826-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of efforts by the Department on research, development, and employment of additive manufacture technology (commonly referred to as 3D printing) to provide prosthetic items for women veterans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6827-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the results of a survey with a representative sample of not fewer than 50,000 veterans (of which women shall be overrepresented) in an amputee care program on satisfaction with prosthetics furnished or procured by the Department that replace appendages or their function; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fc6828-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5108/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e15934" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5109" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5109">SEC. 5109. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fc6829-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s6303">38 USC 6303 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT TO IMPROVE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enhance the capabilities of the women veterans call center of the Department of Veterans Affairs to respond to requests by women veterans for assistance with accessing health care and benefits furnished under the laws administered by the Secretary.</content></section> <section id="d99392e15946" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5110">SEC. 5110. </num><heading>STUDY ON INFERTILITY SERVICES FURNISHED AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd5a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the infertility services offerings at the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd5b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd5c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fcdd5d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd5e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The availability of infertility services at facilities of the Department and through laws administered by the Secretary for the provision of non-Department care.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd5f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The demand for such services from eligible individuals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd60-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identification of potential challenges in accessing infertility services for eligible individuals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd61-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fcdd62-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of Department resources for the furnishing of infertility services, including analysis of Department workforce and non-Department providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd63-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fcdd64-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fcdd65-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of recommendations for the improvement of infertility services under laws administered by the Secretary to improve eligible individuals’ access, delivery of services, and health outcomes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd66-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5034">134 STAT. 5034</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fcdd67-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5110/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Individual Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>eligible individual</term>” means an individual who is a veteran who is eligible for and enrolled in the health care system of the Department under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1705/a">section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16036" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5111" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5111">SEC. 5111. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ACCESS TO FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BY RESERVISTS FOR COUNSELING AND TREATMENT RELATING TO MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fd0478-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5111/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard, should be able to access all health care facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, not just Vet Centers, to receive counseling and treatment relating to military sexual trauma.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fd0479-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5111/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fd047a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5111/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military sexual trauma</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military sexual trauma</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164/c">section 1164(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 5501(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fd047b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stA/s5111/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vet center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Vet Center</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1712A(h) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e16082" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Increasing Staff Cultural Competency</heading> <section id="d99392e16087" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5201">SEC. 5201. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fd047c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8110">38 USC 8110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STAFFING OF WOMEN’S HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs has not fewer than one full-time or part-time women’s health primary care provider whose duties include, to the extent possible, providing training to other health care providers of the Department on the needs of women veterans.</content></section> <section id="d99392e16099" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5202">SEC. 5202. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PRIMARY CARE AND EMERGENCY CARE CLINICIANS IN WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE MINI-RESIDENCY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fd2b8d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5202/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fd2b8e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appropriations authorization.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs $1,000,000 for each fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to provide opportunities for participation in the Women Veterans Health Care Mini-Residency Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for primary care and emergency care clinicians.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fd2b8f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) shall be in addition to amounts otherwise made available to the Secretary for the purposes set forth in such subsection.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16125" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5203">SEC. 5203. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fd2b90-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703">38 USC 1703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF WOMEN VETERAN TRAINING MODULE FOR NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fda0c2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5035">134 STAT. 5035</page> establish and make available to community providers a training module that is specific to women veterans.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training Materials Provided</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the training module established and made available to community providers under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to community providers the same training materials relating to treatment of women veterans that is provided to health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that all health care providers treating women veterans have access to the same materials to support competency throughout the community.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fda0c5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Website.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Training Module</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall administer the training module established under subsection (a) to community providers through an internet website of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the establishment of the training module under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the utilization by community providers of the training module; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the effectiveness of the training module.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fda0c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fda0ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Community provider</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>community provider</term>” means a non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care provider who provides preauthorized health care to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fda0cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5203/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preauthorized health care</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>preauthorized health care</term>” means health care provided to a veteran that is authorized by the Secretary before being provided.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16219" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5204">SEC. 5204. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fda0cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY ON STAFFING OF WOMEN VETERAN PROGRAM MANAGER PROGRAM AT MEDICAL CENTERS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND TRAINING OF STAFF.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1fdc7de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the use of the Women Veteran Program Manager program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>if the program is appropriately staffed at each medical center of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether each medical center of the Department is staffed with a Women Veteran Program Manager; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>whether it would be feasible and advisable to have a Women Veteran Program Ombudsman at each medical center of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fdc7e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5204/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that all Women Veteran Program Managers and Women Veteran Program Ombudsmen receive the proper training to carry out their duties.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16275" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5205">SEC. 5205. </num><heading>STUDY ON WOMEN VETERAN COORDINATOR PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d14-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5036">134 STAT. 5036</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d15-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>complete a study on the Women Veteran Coordinator program of the Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d16-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d17-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by subsection (a)(1) shall identify the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d18-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>If the program described in such subsection is appropriately staffed at each regional benefits office of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d19-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Whether each regional benefits office of the Department is staffed with a Women Veteran Coordinator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d1a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The position description of the Women Veteran Coordinator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d1b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Whether an individual serving in the Women Veteran Coordinator position concurrently serves in any other position, and if so, the allocation of time the individual spends in each such position.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1fe3d1c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5205/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the metrics the Secretary uses to determine the job performance and effectiveness of the Women Veteran Coordinator.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16337" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5206">SEC. 5206. </num><heading>STAFFING IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR PEER SPECIALISTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO ARE WOMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1feb24d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Capacity</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb24e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1feb24f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1feb250-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall commence an assessment of the capacity of peer specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb251-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb252-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The geographical distribution of peer specialists of the Department who are women.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb253-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The geographical distribution of women veterans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb254-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on mental health or suicide prevention.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb255-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on non-mental health related matters.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1feb256-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the assessment required by subsection (a) has commenced, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report detailing the findings of the assessment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1feb257-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing Improvement Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb258-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1feb259-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd1feb25a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after submitting the report under subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Inspector General, shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan, based on the results of the assessment required by subsection (a), <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5037">134 STAT. 5037</page> to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women, with special consideration for areas that lack peer specialists who are women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb25b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The peer specialist positions included in the plan required by paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb25c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be non-volunteer, paid positions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1feb25d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stB/s5206/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may be part-time positions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e16448" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Eliminating Harassment and Assault</heading> <section id="d99392e16453" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5301">SEC. 5301. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF COVERAGE BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF COUNSELING AND TREATMENT FOR SEXUAL TRAUMA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ff4e9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Eligibility for Counseling and Treatment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720D">Section 1720D of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4e9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>duty, regardless of duty status or line of duty determination (as that term is used in section 12323 of title 10)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>duty, regardless of duty status or line of duty determination (as that term is used in section 12323 of title 10)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>veteran</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>former member of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>former members of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>former member of the Armed Forces</term>’ includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A veteran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An individual described in section 1720I(b) of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Treatment for Physical Health Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ea9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eaa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, to include care for physical health conditions, as appropriate,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>counseling and appropriate care and services</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>overcome psychological trauma</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>treat a condition</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4ead-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1/A/iii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>mental health professional</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>health care professional</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>overcome psychological trauma</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>treat a condition</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eaf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eb0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and other health care professionals</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>mental health professionals</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff4eb1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5301/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and other health care professionals</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>mental health professionals</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5038">134 STAT. 5038</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e16641" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5302" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5302">SEC. 5302. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ON WOMEN VETERANS BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN VETERANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd1ff75c2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s542/c/1">Section 542(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff75c3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5302/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff75c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5302/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd1ff75c5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5302/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph (C):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd1ff75c6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an assessment of the effects of intimate partner violence on women veterans; and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e16688" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5303">SEC. 5303. </num><heading>ANTI-HARASSMENT AND ANTI-SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2008737-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5303/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch5/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd20198a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="533">“§ 533.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s533">38 USC 533</ref>.</p></sidenote> Anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20198ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary, acting through the Office of Assault and Prevention of the Veterans Health Administration, shall establish a comprehensive policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, throughout the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The policy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A process for employees and contractors of the Department to respond to reported incidents of harassment and sexual assault committed by any non-Department individual within a facility of the Department, including with respect to accountability or disciplinary measures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A process for employees and contractors of the Department to respond to reported incidents of harassment and sexual assault of any non-Department individual within a facility of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A process for any non-Department individual to report harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraph (A), including an option for confidential reporting, and for the Secretary to respond to and address such reports.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Clear mechanisms for non-Department individuals to readily identify to whom and how to report incidents of harassment and sexual assault committed by another non-Department individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Clear mechanisms for employees and contractors of the Department to readily identify to whom and how to report incidents of harassment and sexual assault and how to refer non-Department individuals with respect to reporting an incident of harassment or sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>A process for, and mandatory reporting requirement applicable to, any employee or contractor of the Department who witnesses harassment or sexual assault described in subparagraph (A) or (B) within a facility of the Department, regardless of whether the individual affected by such harassment or sexual assault wants to report such harassment or sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>The actions possible, including disciplinary actions, for employees or contractors of the Department who fail to <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5039">134 STAT. 5039</page> report incidents of harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraph (A) or (B) that the employees or contractors witness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>On an annual or more frequent basis, mandatory training for employees and contractors of the Department regarding how to report and address harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), including bystander intervention training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>On an annual or more frequent basis, the distribution of the policy under this subsection and anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault educational materials by mail or email to each individual receiving a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>The prominent display of anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault messages in each facility of the Department, including how non-Department individuals may report harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) at such facility and the points of contact under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198b7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198b8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>The posting on internet websites of the Department, including the main internet website regarding benefits of the Department and the main internet website regarding health care of the Department, of anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault banners specifically addressing harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198b9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198ba-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Points of Contact</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall designate, as a point of contact to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198bb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>at least one individual, in addition to law enforcement, at each facility of the Department (including Vet Centers under section 1712A of this title), with regard to that facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>at least one individual employed in each Veterans Integrated Service Network, with regard to facilities in that Veterans Integrated Service Network;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198bd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>at least one individual employed in each regional benefits office;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198be-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>at least one individual employed at each location of the National Cemetery Administration; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198bf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>at least one individual employed at the Central Office of the Department to track reports of such harassment and sexual assault across the Department, disaggregated by facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198c0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Accountability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20198c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a policy to ensure that each facility of the Department and each director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network is responsible for addressing harassment and sexual assault at the facility and the Network.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198c2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The policy required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198c3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198c4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Remediation plan.</p></sidenote><content>a remediation plan for facilities that experience five or more incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or combination thereof, during any single fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198c5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>taking appropriate actions under chapter 7 or subchapter V of chapter 74 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198c6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198c7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that the in-take process for veterans at medical facilities of the Department includes a survey to collect the following information:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/134/5040">134 STAT. 5040</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198c8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Whether the veteran feels safe at the facility and whether any events occurred at the facility that affect such feeling.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198c9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Whether the veteran wants to be contacted later by the Department with respect to such safety issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198ca-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20198cb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a working group to assist the Secretary in implementing policies to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198cc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The working group established under paragraph (1) shall consist of representatives from—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198cd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>veterans service organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>State, local, and Tribal veterans agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>other persons the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The working group established under paragraph (1) shall develop, and the Secretary shall carry out—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Action plan.</p></sidenote><content>an action plan for addressing changes at the local level to reduce instances of harassment and sexual assault;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>standardized media for veterans service organizations and other persons to use in print and on the internet with respect to reducing harassment and sexual assault; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>bystander intervention training for veterans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The working group established under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198d6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20198d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives an annual report on harassment and sexual assault described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(2) in facilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Results of harassment and sexual assault programming, including the End Harassment program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Results of studies from the Women’s Health Practice-Based Research Network of the Department relating to harassment and sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Data collected on incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A description of any actions taken by the Secretary during the year preceding the date of the report to stop harassment and sexual assault at facilities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the implementation of the training required in subsection (a)(2)(H).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A list of resources the Secretary determines necessary to prevent harassment and sexual assault at facilities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198e3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>non-Department individual</term>’ means any individual present at a facility of the Department who is not an employee or contractor of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20198e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>sexual harassment</term>’ means unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature which is threatening in character.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5041">134 STAT. 5041</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5303/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s501">38 USC 501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 532 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“533. </designator> <label>Anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5303/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Sexual Harassment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1720D(f) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>repeated,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20198e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5303/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20198ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s533">38 USC 533 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall commence carrying out section 533 of such title, as added by subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e17111" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5304">SEC. 5304. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd201bffb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s6303">38 USC 6303 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON ASSISTING VETERANS WHO EXPERIENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202d16c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of assisting former members of the Armed Forces who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault in accessing benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including coordinating access to medical treatment centers, housing assistance, and other benefits from the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202d16d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) during the two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202d16e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) in collaboration with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d16f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>intimate partner violence shelters and programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d170-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>rape crisis centers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d171-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>State intimate partner violence and sexual assault coalitions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d172-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>such other health care or other service providers that serve intimate partner violence or sexual assault victims as determined by the Secretary, particularly those providing emergency services or housing assistance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202d173-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary may conduct the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d174-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Training for community-based intimate partner violence or sexual assault service providers on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d175-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identifying former members of the Armed Forces who have been victims of, or are currently experiencing, intimate partner violence or sexual assault;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d176-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinating with local service providers of the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d177-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>connecting former members of the Armed Forces with appropriate housing, mental health, medical, and other financial assistance or benefits from the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d178-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Assistance to service providers to ensure access of veterans to intimate partner violence and sexual assault emergency services, particularly in underserved areas, including services for Native American veterans (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3765">section 3765 of title 38, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202d179-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Such other outreach and assistance as the Secretary determines necessary for the provision of assistance under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5042">134 STAT. 5042</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202f88a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Outreach Coordinators</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f88b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to effectively assist veterans who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual assault, the Secretary may establish local coordinators to provide outreach under the pilot program required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f88c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local coordinator knowledge</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that each coordinator established under paragraph (1) is knowledgeable about—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f88d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, including safety concerns, legal protections, and the need for the provision of confidential services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f88e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the eligibility of veterans for services and benefits from the Department that are relevant to recovery from intimate partner violence and sexual assault, particularly emergency housing assistance, mental health care, other health care, and disability benefits; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f88f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>local community resources addressing intimate partner violence and sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f890-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local coordinator assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Each coordinator established under paragraph (1) shall assist intimate partner violence shelters and rape crisis centers in providing services to veterans.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202f891-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f892-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f893-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f894-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The findings and conclusions of the Secretary with respect to the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f895-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd202f896-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd202f897-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for continuing or expanding the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd202f898-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f899-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intimate partner</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>intimate partner</term>” means a person with whom one has a close personal relationship that may be characterized by the partners’ emotional connectedness, regular contact, ongoing physical contact and sexual behavior, identity as a couple, and familiarity and knowledge about each other’s lives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Close personal relationships</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term “<term>close personal relationships</term>” includes the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A relationship between married spouses.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A relationship between common-law spouses.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A relationship between civil union spouses.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f89f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A relationship between domestic partners.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f8a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>A relationship between dating partners.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd202f8a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>A relationship between ongoing sexual partners.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd202f8a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5304/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intimate partner violence</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>intimate partner violence</term>” includes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression, including coercive tactics by a current or former intimate partner.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5043">134 STAT. 5043</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e17385" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5305">SEC. 5305. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd202f8a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720D">38 USC 1720D note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY AND TASK FORCE ON VETERANS EXPERIENCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2043024-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Baseline Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043025-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043026-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043027-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall conduct a national baseline study to examine the scope of the problem of intimate partner violence and sexual assault among veterans and spouses and intimate partners of veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043028-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043029-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd204302a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>include a literature review of all relevant research on intimate partner violence and sexual assault among veterans and spouses and intimate partners of veterans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204302b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>examine the prevalence of the experience of intimate partner violence among—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd204302c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>women veterans;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd204302d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>veterans who are minority group members (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s544">section 544 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, and including other minority populations as the Secretary determines appropriate);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd204302e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>urban and rural veterans;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd204302f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>veterans who are enrolled in a program under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720G">section 1720G of title 38, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2043030-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>veterans who are in intimate relationships with other veterans; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2043031-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>veterans who are described in more than one clause of this subparagraph;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043032-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>examine the prevalence of the perpetration of intimate partner violence by veterans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043033-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043034-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043035-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>include recommendations to address the findings of the study.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043036-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on such study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2043037-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Task Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043038-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043039-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd204303a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd204303b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the study under subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish a national task force (in this section referred to as the “Task Force”) to develop a comprehensive national program, including by integrating facilities, services, and benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs into existing networks of community-based intimate partner violence and sexual assault services, to address intimate partner violence and sexual assault among veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204303c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall lead the Task Force in collaboration with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd204303d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Stakeholders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Task Force shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204303e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>representatives from veteran service organizations and military service organizations;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5044">134 STAT. 5044</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204303f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>representatives from not fewer than three national organizations or State coalitions with demonstrated expertise in intimate partner violence prevention, response, or advocacy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043040-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>representatives from not fewer than three national organizations or State coalitions, particularly those representing underserved and ethnic minority communities, with demonstrated expertise in sexual assault prevention, response, or advocacy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2043041-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043042-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043043-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2043044-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Task Force shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043045-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>To review existing services and policies of the Department and develop a comprehensive national program to be carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the heads of relevant Federal agencies, to address intimate partner violence and sexual assault prevention, response, and treatment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043046-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To review the feasibility and advisability of establishing an expedited process to secure emergency, temporary benefits, including housing or other benefits, for veterans who are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043047-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To review and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and advisability of establishing dedicated, temporary housing assistance for veterans experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043048-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>To identify any requirements regarding intimate partner violence assistance or sexual assault response and services that are not being met by the Department and make recommendations on how the Department can meet such requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2043049-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To review and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and advisability of providing direct services or contracting for community-based services for veterans in response to a sexual assault, including through the use of sexual assault nurse examiners, particularly in underserved or remote areas, including services for Native American veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204304a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>To review the availability of counseling services provided by the Department and through peer network support, and to provide recommendations for the enhancement of such services, to address—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204304b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the perpetration of intimate partner violence and sexual assault; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204304c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the recovery of veterans, particularly women veterans, from intimate partner violence and sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd204304d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>To review and make recommendations to expand services available for veterans at risk of perpetrating intimate partner violence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd204304e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than annually thereafter by October 1 of each year, the Task Force shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Congress a report on the activities of the Task Force, including any recommendations for legislative or administrative action.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd204304f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability of FACA</inline>.—</heading><content>The Task Force shall not be subject to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2045760-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5045">134 STAT. 5045</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2045761-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Native american veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Native American veteran</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3765">section 3765 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2045762-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stC/s5305/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">section 101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e17687" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Data Collection and Reporting</heading> <section id="d99392e17692" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5401" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5401">SEC. 5401. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2045763-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 USC 527 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA ON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFITS AND SERVICES AND DISAGGREGATION OF SUCH DATA BY GENDER, RACE, AND ETHNICITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd2047e74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2047e75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5401/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>collect and analyze data on each program of the Department of Veterans Affairs that provides a service or benefit to a veteran, including the program carried out under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1144">section 1144 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2047e76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5401/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>disaggregate such data by gender, race, and ethnicity, when the data lends itself to such disaggregation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2047e77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5401/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2047e78-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2047e79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>publish the data collected and analyzed under paragraph (1), except for such cases in which the Secretary determines that some portions of the data would undermine the anonymity of a veteran.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e17728" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5402">SEC. 5402. </num><heading>STUDY ON BARRIERS FOR WOMEN VETERANS TO RECEIPT OF HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b6fa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a comprehensive study of the barriers to the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs encountered by women who are veterans.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b6fb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b6fc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>survey women veterans who seek or receive hospital care or medical services provided by the Department as well as women veterans who do not seek or receive such care or services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b6fd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>administer the survey to a representative sample of women veterans from each Veterans Integrated Service Network; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b6fe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that the sample of women veterans surveyed is of sufficient size for the study results to be statistically significant and is a larger sample than that of the study specified in subsection (c)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b6ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Previous Studies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall build on the work of the studies of the Department titled—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b700-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>“National Survey of Women Veterans in Fiscal Year 2007–2008”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b701-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>“Study of Barriers for Women Veterans to VA Health Care 2015”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b702-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct research on the effects of the following on the women veterans surveyed in the study:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5046">134 STAT. 5046</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b703-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The barriers associated with seeking mental health care services, including with respect to provider availability, telehealth access, and family, work, and school obligations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b704-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The effect of driving distance or availability of other forms of transportation to the nearest medical facility on access to care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b705-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The effect of access to care from non-Department providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b706-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The availability of child care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b707-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The satisfaction of such veterans with the provision by the Department of integrated primary care, women’s health clinics, or both, including perceptions of quality of care, safety, and comfort.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b708-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The understanding and perceived accessibility among such veterans of eligibility requirements for, and the scope of services available under, hospital care and medical services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b709-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The perception of such veterans of personal safety and comfort in inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b70a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The gender sensitivity of health care providers and staff to issues that particularly affect women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b70b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The effectiveness of outreach for health care services available to women veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b70c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The location and operating hours of health care facilities that provide services to women veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b70d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>The perception of such veterans of the motto of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b70e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/d/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Such other significant barriers as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b70f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge by Contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall enter into a contract with a qualified independent entity or organization to carry out the study and research required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b710-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Review of Data by Certain Department Divisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b711-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b712-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the head of each division of the Department of Veterans Affairs specified in paragraph (2) reviews the results of the study conducted under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b713-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal of findings</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of each division specified in paragraph (2) shall submit findings with respect to the study under this section to the Under Secretary of the Department with responsibilities relating to health care services for women veterans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b714-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specified divisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The divisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b715-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary for Health.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b716-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Office of Women’s Health established under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7310">section 7310 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b717-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Center for Women Veterans under section 318 of such title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b718-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Advisory Committee on Women Veterans established under section 542 of such title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd205b719-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b71a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study required under this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5047">134 STAT. 5047</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b71b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b71c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the findings of the head of each division of the Department specified under subsection (f)(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd205b71d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5402/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd205b71e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd205b71f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for such administrative and legislative action as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e17980" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5403">SEC. 5403. </num><heading>STUDY ON FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF OFFERING PARENTING STAIR PROGRAM AT ALL MEDICAL CENTERS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2065360-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of expanding the Parenting STAIR program to all medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and including such program as part of care for military sexual trauma for affected members and former members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2065361-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2065362-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assess—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2065363-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>staffing needed to offer the Parenting STAIR program at all medical centers of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2065364-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any additional infrastructure or resources (such as child care during the program) needed for the expansion of the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2065365-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>such other factors relevant to the expansion of the program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2065366-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2065367-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report detailing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2065368-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the current number and locations of all facilities of the Department offering the Parenting STAIR program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of veterans served by such program in the most recent fiscal year or calendar year for which data is available.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a7a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report detailing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a7b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of the study conducted under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a7c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2067a7d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>an update on how many veterans have used the Parenting STAIR program since its development in fiscal year 2017, disaggregated by year, including the locations in which veterans have used such program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a7e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2067a7f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination on the feasibility and advisability of expanding the Parenting STAIR program to all medical facilities of the Department offering care for military sexual trauma.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2067a80-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a81-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Affected members and former members of the armed forces</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>affected members and former members of the Armed Forces</term>” means members and former members <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5048">134 STAT. 5048</page> of the Armed Forces who are parents and have experienced military sexual trauma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a82-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military sexual trauma</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military sexual trauma</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164/c">section 1164(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 5501(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2067a83-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stD/s5403/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parenting stair program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Parenting STAIR program</term>” means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs that consists of a five-session, parenting-specific treatment protocol based on skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation (commonly referred to as “STAIR”), which is a cognitive behavioral therapy that has been identified as a promising practice for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, including chronic and complicated forms, among individuals with co-occurring disorders.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e18123" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Benefits Matters</heading> <section id="d99392e18128" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5501">SEC. 5501. </num><heading>EVALUATION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS RELATING TO MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20764e4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specialized Teams to Evaluate Claims Involving Military Sexual Trauma</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20764e5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>subchapter VI of chapter 11 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd2078bf6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1164">“§ 1164.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2078bf7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164">38 USC 1164</ref>.</p></sidenote> Specialized teams to evaluate claims involving military sexual trauma</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2078bf8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish specialized teams to process claims for compensation for a covered mental health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2078bf9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that members of teams established under subsection (a) are trained to identify markers indicating military sexual trauma.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2078bfa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078bfb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered mental health condition</term>’ means post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or other mental health diagnosis described in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association that the Secretary determines to be related to military sexual trauma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078bfc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>military sexual trauma</term>’ means, with respect to a veteran, a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment during active military, naval, or air service.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078bfd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2078bfe-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1101">38 USC 1101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1164. </designator> <label>Specialized teams to evaluate claims involving military sexual trauma.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2078bff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports on Claims for Disabilities Incurred or Aggravated by Military Sexual Trauma</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c00-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2021, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through 2027, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5049">134 STAT. 5049</page> a report on covered claims submitted during the previous fiscal year to identify and track the consistency of decisions across regional offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c01-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c02-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The number of covered claims submitted to or considered by the Secretary during the fiscal year covered by the report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c03-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Of the covered claims listed under subparagraph (A), the number and percentage of such claims—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c04-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>submitted by each sex;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c05-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that were approved, including the number and percentage of such approved claims submitted by each sex;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c06-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>that were denied, including the number and percentage of such denied claims submitted by each sex; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c07-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>that were developed and reviewed by a specialized team established under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164/a">section 1164(a) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c08-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Of the covered claims listed under subparagraph (A) that were approved, the number and percentage, disaggregated by sex, of claims assigned to each rating percentage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c09-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>Of the covered claims listed under subparagraph (A) that were denied—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the three most common reasons given by the Secretary under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5104/b/1">section 5104(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, for such denials; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of denials that were based on the failure of a veteran to report for a medical examination.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The number of covered claims that, as of the end of the fiscal year covered by the report, are pending and, separately, the number of such claims on appeal.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>For the fiscal year covered by the report, the average number of days that covered claims take to complete, beginning on the date on which the claim is submitted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of the training that the Secretary provides to employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration, or such contractors or other individuals as the Secretary considers appropriate, specifically with respect to covered claims, including the frequency, length, and content of such training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c0f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Whether all covered claims are subject to second level review until the individual rater of the Veterans Benefits Administration adjudicating such covered claims achieves an accuracy rate of 90 percent on decisions of such covered claims.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c10-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c11-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered claims</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered claims</term>” means claims for disability compensation submitted to the Secretary based on a covered mental health condition alleged to have been incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c12-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered mental health condition</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered mental health condition</term>” has the meaning given <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5050">134 STAT. 5050</page> such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1164/c">section 1164(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2078c13-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5501/b/3/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military sexual trauma</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military sexual trauma</term>” has the meaning given such term in such section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18394" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5502" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5502">SEC. 5502. </num><heading>CHOICE OF SEX OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR ASSESSMENT OF CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION RELATING TO DISABILITY RESULTING FROM PHYSICAL ASSAULT OF A SEXUAL NATURE, BATTERY OF A SEXUAL NATURE, OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd207b324-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5502/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch11/schVI">Subchapter VI of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 5501 of this title, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1164, as added by section 5501, the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd207da35-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1165">“§ 1165.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd207da36-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1165">38 USC 1165</ref>.</p></sidenote> Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd207da37-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who requires a medical examination from a covered medical provider in support of a claim for compensation under this chapter for a mental or physical health condition that resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment may designate the sex of the medical provider who provides such medical examination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd207da38-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Medical Providers</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, a covered medical provider is any medical provider who is employed by the Department or is under any contract with the Department to provide a medical examination or a medical opinion when such an examination or opinion is necessary to make a decision on a claim.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd207da39-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Before providing any medical examination for a veteran in support for a claim described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the veteran of the veteran’s rights under subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd207da3a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5502/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of such title,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd207da3b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1101">38 USC 1101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> as amended by section 5501 of this title, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1164 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1165. </designator> <label>Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18484" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tV/stE/s5503" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="5503">SEC. 5503. </num><heading>SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN CERTAIN REPORT ON DENIED POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER CLAIMS RELATED TO MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House a report on the progress of the Secretary in implementing the recommendations from the report of the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs entitled “Denied Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma” (17–05248–241).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5051">134 STAT. 5051</page></content></section> </subtitle> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208014c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Financial Refuge for Every</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208014d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Elderly Veteran Act of 2020.</p></sidenote>REPRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION MATTERS</heading> <section id="d99392e18506" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6001">SEC. 6001. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208014e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Financial Refuge for Every Elderly Veteran Act of 2020</shortTitle>” or the “<shortTitle role="title">FREE Veteran Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e18524" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6002">SEC. 6002. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208014f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2080150-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1501">38 USC 1501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN TO ADDRESS THE FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF VETERANS RECEIVING PENSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2084f71-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Method for Solicitation and Collection of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a method for systematically soliciting and collecting information on complaints received, referrals made, and actions taken by the pension management centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and any other relevant components of the Department, in cases of potential financial exploitation of individuals receiving pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2084f72-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan To Assess and Address Financial Exploitation of Veterans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f73-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall develop and periodically update a plan—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f74-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to regularly assess the information solicited and collected under subsection (a) to identify trends of potential financial exploitation of the individuals described in subsection (a) across the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f75-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to outline actions that the Department can take to improve education and training to address those trends.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f76-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter until the date that is six years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit the plan most recently developed or updated under paragraph (1) to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f77-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Comptroller General of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2084f78-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6002/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18595" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6003">SEC. 6003. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd2084f79-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OVERPAYMENTS OF PENSION TO VETERANS RECEIVING PENSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd208c4aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208c4ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208c4ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance and Training for Claims Processors</inline>.—</heading><content>As the Secretary of Veterans Affairs considers necessary, but not less frequently than once every three years until the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall update guidance and training curriculum for the processors of claims for pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, regarding the evaluation of questionable medical expenses on applications for pension, including by updating such guidance with respect to what constitutes a questionable medical expense and by including examples of such expenses.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5052">134 STAT. 5052</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd208c4ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification and Tracking</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall develop a method for identifying and tracking the number of individuals who have received overpayments of pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd208c4ae-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd208c4af-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not later than October 31 of each fiscal year beginning thereafter until the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the period covered by the report, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of individuals who received overpayments of pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The five most common reasons for overpayments described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of veterans who had to repay overpayments described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of veterans for whom the Secretary waived a requirement to repay an overpayment described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The total dollar amount of overpayments described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The total dollar amount of repayments of veterans for overpayments described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd208c4b6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6003/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The average dollar amount of repayments described in paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18690" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6004">SEC. 6004. </num><heading>EVALUATION OF ADDITIONAL ACTIONS FOR VERIFYING DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VETERANS ON APPLICATIONS FOR VETERANS PENSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20912d7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912d8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of requiring the processors of claims for pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, to take additional actions to verify that the direct deposit information provided by an individual on an application for pension is for the appropriate recipient; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912d9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify such legislative or administrative actions as the Under Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that payments of pension are provided to the correct recipients.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20912da-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912db-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20912dc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the evaluation and identification under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912dd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912de-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The findings of the Under Secretary with respect to the evaluation conducted under subsection (a)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912df-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The actions identified under subsection (a)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912e0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20912e1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for implementing any administrative actions identified under subsection (a)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20912e2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6004/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A rationale for not implementing any actions evaluated under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) but not identified under paragraph (2) of such subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5053">134 STAT. 5053</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18774" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6005">SEC. 6005. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON EFFORTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ADDRESS THE FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF VETERANS RECEIVING PENSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2096103-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on efforts to address the financial exploitation of individuals receiving pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd2098814-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the period covered by the report, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2098815-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of individuals who received pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, who have been referred by any component of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Office of Inspector General of the Department as likely or proven victims of financial exploitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2098816-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The number of referrals and reports relating to the financial exploitation of such individuals made by the Department of Veterans Affairs to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2098817-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Consumer Sentinel Network of the Federal Trade Commission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2098818-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Department of Justice.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd2098819-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A description of the actions taken as a result of such referrals and reports against—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd209881a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>individuals recognized by the Secretary as agents or attorneys under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5904">section 5904 of title 38, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd209881b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6005/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>individuals not so recognized.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e18844" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6006" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6006">SEC. 6006. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209881c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1501">38 USC 1501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTICE REGARDING FEES CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH FILING AN APPLICATION FOR VETERANS PENSION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that every paper or electronic document relating to the receipt of pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, that is available to individuals who apply for such pension, including educational forms about or applications for such pension, includes a notice that the Department does not charge any fee in connection with the filing of an application for such pension.</content></section> <section id="d99392e18859" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="6007">SEC. 6007. </num><heading>OUTREACH PLAN FOR EDUCATING VULNERABLE VETERANS ABOUT POTENTIAL FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION RELATING TO THE RECEIPT OF PENSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209af2d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6007/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall develop, in collaboration with veterans service organizations, an outreach plan for educating vulnerable individuals about potential financial exploitation relating to the receipt of pension under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch15">chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209af2e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6007/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209af2f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5054">134 STAT. 5054</page> Affairs of the House of Representatives the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209af30-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVI/s6007/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Veterans Service Organization Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>veterans service organization</term>” means an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5902">section 5902 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>OTHER MATTERS</heading> <subtitle id="d99392e18912" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Administrative and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d99392e18917" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7001" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7001">SEC. 7001. </num><heading>MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROTOCOL FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAM OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR VETERANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd209d641-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s111A/b">Section 111A(b) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd209d642-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7001/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd209d643-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7001/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209fd54-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd209fd55-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209fd56-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, the Secretary shall develop and establish a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the program described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209fd57-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209fd58-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209fd59-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>In developing the protocol required by subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with such persons as the Secretary determines have an interest in the program described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209fd5a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="yd209fd5b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209fd5c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall implement the protocol by first conducting a one-year pilot program using the protocol.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209fd5d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd209fd5e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>After conducting the pilot program required by clause (i), the Secretary shall assess the pilot program and make such changes to the protocol as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd209fd5f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>After making changes to the protocol under clause (ii), the Secretary shall implement the protocol in phases during the course of one year.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e18997" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7002">SEC. 7002. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL AND INDIAN AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20ae7c0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20ae7c1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch5/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd20c2042-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="547">“§ 547.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2043-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s547">38 USC 547</ref>.</p></sidenote> Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2044-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c2045-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native American veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2046-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The advisory committee established under paragraph (1) shall be known as the ‘Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2047-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Committee shall facilitate, but not supplant, government-to-government consultation between the Department and Indian tribes or tribal organizations.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5055">134 STAT. 5055</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2048-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2049-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes or tribal organizations in developing a charter for the Committee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c204a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c204b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Committee shall be comprised of 15 voting members selected by the Secretary from among individuals nominated as specified under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c204c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In selecting members under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c204d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>at least one member of each of the 12 service areas of the Indian Health Service is represented in the membership of the Committee nominated by Indian tribes or tribal organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c204e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>at least one member of the Committee represents the Native Hawaiian veteran community nominated by a Native Hawaiian Organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c204f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>at least one member of the Committee represents urban Indian organizations nominated by a national urban Indian organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c2050-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2051-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>not fewer than half of the members are veterans, unless the Secretary determines that an insufficient number of qualified veterans were nominated under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2052-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>No member of the Committee may be an employee of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2053-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms; Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c2054-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of two years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2055-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2056-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall fill a vacancy in the Committee in the same manner as the original appointment within 180 days.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2057-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c2058-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd20c2059-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Committee shall meet in-person with the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, not less frequently than twice each year and hold monthly conference calls as necessary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c205a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>During a public health emergency (as defined in section 20003 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (<ref href="/us/pl/116/136">Public Law 116–136</ref>)), meetings under subparagraph (A) may be conducted virtually.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c205b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="yd20c205c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Representatives of relevant Federal agencies may attend meetings of the Committee and provide information to the Committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c205d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>One representative of the Office of Tribal Government Relations of the Department shall attend at each meeting of the Committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c205e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Representatives attending meetings under this paragraph shall not be considered voting members of the Committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c205f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A representative attending a meeting or providing information under this paragraph may not receive additional compensation for services performed with respect to the Committee.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2060-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subcommittees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c2061-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Committee may establish subcommittees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2062-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2063-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may, in consultation with the Committee, appoint a member to a subcommittee established under paragraph (1) who is not a member of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2064-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Such subcommittees may enhance the function of the Committee, but may not supersede the authority of the Committee or provide direct advice or work products to the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c2065-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Committee are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c2066-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>To advise the Secretary on ways the Department can improve the programs and services of the Department to better serve Native American veterans.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5056">134 STAT. 5056</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c2067-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To identify for the Department evolving issues of relevance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native American veterans relating to programs and services of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c2068-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2069-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c206a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>To propose clarifications, recommendations, and solutions to address issues raised at tribal, regional, and national levels, especially regarding any tribal consultation reports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c206b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>To provide a forum for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and the Department to discuss issues and proposals for changes to Department regulations, policies, and procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c206c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>To identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate strategies for tribal consultation and urban Indian organizations conferring on issues at the tribal, regional, or national levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c206d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>To ensure that pertinent issues are brought to the attention of Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations in a timely manner, so that feedback can be obtained.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c206e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>To encourage the Secretary to work with other Federal agencies and Congress so that Native American veterans are not denied the full benefit of their status as both Native Americans and veterans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c206f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>To highlight contributions of Native American veterans in the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c2070-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c2071-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c4682-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>To make recommendations on the consultation policy of the Department on tribal matters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4683-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>To support a process to develop an urban Indian organization confer policy to ensure the Secretary confers, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4684-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>To conduct other duties as recommended by the Committee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c4685-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c4686-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c4687-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20c4688-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not less frequently than once each year, the Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate committees of Congress such recommendations as the Committee may have for legislative or administrative action for the upcoming year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c4689-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c468a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a recommendation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written response to the recommendation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c468b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Not less frequently than once every two years, the Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the activities of the Committee during the previous two years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c468c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c468d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c468e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary shall make publicly available on an Internet website of the Department—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c468f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>each recommendation the Secretary receives under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4690-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each response the Secretary submits under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4691-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>each report the Secretary receives under paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c4692-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Committee Personnel Matters</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5057">134 STAT. 5057</page> under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c4693-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Advisory Committee Act Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) shall not apply to the Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c4694-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4695-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4696-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4697-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4698-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Indian tribe</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c4699-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Native Hawaiian organization</term>’ means any organization that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>has demonstrated experience working with Native Hawaiian veterans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>shall include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Native American veteran</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 3765 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c469f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Office of Hawaiian Affairs</term>’ means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the constitution of the State of Hawaii.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘<term>tribal organization</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 3765 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The term ‘<term>urban Indian organization</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s1603">25 U.S.C. 1603</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c46a2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c46a3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s501">38 USC 501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 546 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“547. </designator> <label>Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c46a5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s547">38 USC 547 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish the advisory committee required by <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s547">section 547 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a)(1), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Initial Appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary establishes the advisory committee required by such section, the Secretary shall appoint members under subsection (b)(1) of such section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20c46a8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary establishes the advisory committee required by such section, such advisory committee shall hold its first meeting.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c46a9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Relation to Office of Tribal and Government Relations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c46aa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the first meeting held by the advisory committee required by such section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on whether and to what extent the activities of the advisory <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5058">134 STAT. 5058</page> committee improve the function of the Office of Tribal and Government Relations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, aid the decisions of the Secretary, and whether and to what extent the activities of the advisory committee duplicate function of the Department performed before the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c46ab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review by advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c46ac-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>give the advisory committee an opportunity to review the report required by paragraph (1) before submitting the report under such paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20c46ad-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7002/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>include in the report submitted under such paragraph such comments as the advisory committee considers appropriate regarding the views of the advisory committee with respect to the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e19579" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7003">SEC. 7003. </num><heading>PREFERENCE FOR OFFERORS EMPLOYING VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20c94ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7003/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch81/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after section 8128 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yd20cbbdf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8129">“§ 8129.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20cbbe0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8129">38 USC 8129</ref>.</p></sidenote> Preference for offerors employing veterans</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbe1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20cbbe2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, the Secretary may give a preference to offerors that employ veterans on a full-time basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbe3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20cbbe4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall determine such preference based on the percentage of the full-time employees of the offeror who are veterans.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbe5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20cbbe6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement Penalties for Misrepresentation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="yd20cbbe7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any offeror that is determined by the Secretary to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror for purposes of subsection (a) may be debarred from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbe8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20cbbe9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If the Secretary carries out a debarment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20cbbea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>commence debarment action against the offeror by not later than 30 days after determining that the offeror willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror as described in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20cbbeb-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>complete debarment actions against such offeror by not later than 90 days after such determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbec-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The debarment of an offeror under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the offeror for a period of not less than five years.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20cbbed-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7003/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20cbbee-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8101">38 USC 8101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8128 the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8129. </designator> <label>Preference for offerors employing veterans.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e19708" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7004" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7004">SEC. 7004. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO PERFORM STATE ACTIVE DUTY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd20ce2ff-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s4303">Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20ce300-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7004/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (13), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State active duty for a period of 14 days or more, State active duty in response <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5059">134 STAT. 5059</page> to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1601/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.</ref>), State active duty in response to a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5170">42 U.S.C. 5170</ref>),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>full-time National Guard duty,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20ce301-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7004/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20ce302-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7004/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (14) the following new paragraph (15):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yd20d0a13-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20d0a14-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The term ‘<term>State active duty</term>’ means training or other duty, other than inactive duty, performed by a member of the National Guard of a State—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d0a15-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>not under section 502 of title 32 or under title 10;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d0a16-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in service to the Governor of a State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d0a17-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>for which the member is not entitled to pay from the Federal Government.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e19783" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7005">SEC. 7005. </num><heading>REPAYMENT OF MISUSED BENEFITS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20d3128-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s6107/b">Section 6107(b) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d3129-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In any case in which a fiduciary described in paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In any case not covered by subsection (a) in which a fiduciary</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d312a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20d312b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20d312c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20d312d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s6107">38 USC 6107 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any determination by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act regarding the misuse of benefits by a fiduciary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e19847" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7006" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7006">SEC. 7006. </num><heading>EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7364/b/1">Section 7364(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Any amounts so transferred after September 30, 2016, shall be available without regard to fiscal year limitations, notwithstanding section 1535(d) of title 31.</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e19863" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7007">SEC. 7007. </num><heading>REPORT AND PLANNED ACTIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ADDRESS CERTAIN HIGH-RISK AREAS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20df47e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report outlining the plan the Secretary has developed and the actions the Secretary has taken to address the areas of concern identified by the Comptroller General for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 2019 High-Risk List of the Government Accountability Office (GAO–19–157SP) regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df47f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>acquisition management; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df480-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>managing risks and improving health care.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20df481-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df482-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Root causes of the areas of concern described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5060">134 STAT. 5060</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df483-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Corrective actions and specific steps to address each root cause, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df484-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the progress of the Secretary in implementing those actions and steps; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df485-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20df486-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20df487-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>timelines and milestones the Secretary determines feasible to complete each corrective action.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df488-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20df489-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Resources the Secretary determines are necessary to implement corrective actions, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df48a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>funding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df48b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>stakeholders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20df48c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1b9d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>senior officials responsible for implementing the corrective actions and reporting results.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1b9e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Metrics for assessing progress in addressing the areas of concern described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1b9f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Key outcomes that demonstrate progress in addressing the areas of concern described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Obstacles to implementation of the plan that the Secretary identifies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e1ba2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e1ba3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e1ba4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations of the Secretary regarding legislation or funding the Secretary determines necessary to implement the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e1ba6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other information the Secretary determines is relevant to understanding the progress of the Department toward the removal of the areas of concern from the High Risk List.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Updates</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less than once each year during the implementation period under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update regarding implementation of each element of the plan under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1ba9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The implementation period described in this paragraph begins on the date on which the Secretary submits the report required under subsection (a) and ends on the earlier of the following dates:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1baa-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The date on which the Comptroller General removes the last area of concern for the Department from the most recent High-Risk List of the Government Accountability Office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e1bab-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7007/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The date that is 8 years after the date on which the Secretary submits the plan required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e20024" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7008">SEC. 7008. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES PERTAINING TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20e42bc-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e42bd-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less than once during each of the subsequent 3 years, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives and to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on the implementation of priority recommendations of the Comptroller General that pertain to the Department of Veterans Affairs.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5061">134 STAT. 5061</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20e69ce-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include, for the period covered by the report, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e69cf-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The progress of the Secretary in implementing all open priority recommendations of the Comptroller General for the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e69d0-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation for each instance where the Secretary has decided not to implement, or has not fully implemented, an open priority recommendation of the Comptroller General for the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e69d1-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e69d2-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the corrective actions taken and remaining steps the Secretary plans to take to implement open priority recommendations of the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20e69d3-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7008/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Supplement Not Supplant Certain Required Reports or Written Statements</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under this section shall not be construed to supplant any report or written statement required under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s720">section 720 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e20084" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7009" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7009">SEC. 7009. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF METHODS USED TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127/k/3/A">Section 8127(k)(3)(A) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and any other</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or any other</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d99392e20103" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7010" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7010">SEC. 7010. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e69d4-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e69d5-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s515">38 USC 515 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO PERSONS FILING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH ON STANDARD FORM 95.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd20e90e6-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date on which a person submits to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a claim for damage, injury, or death on Standard Form 95, or any successor form, the Secretary shall provide to such person notice of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e90e7-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7010/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The benefit of obtaining legal advice concerning such claim.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e90e8-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7010/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The employment status of any individual listed on the form.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20e90e9-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stA/s7010/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>If the claim involves a contractor that entered into an agreement with the Secretary, the importance of obtaining legal advice as to the statute of limitations regarding the claim in the State in which the claim arose.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e20133" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the Chief Financial Officer of Department of Veterans Affairs</heading> <section id="d99392e20138" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7101">SEC. 7101. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20e90ea-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s309">38 USC 309 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd20edf0b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf0c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf0d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subordinate chief financial officer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>subordinate chief financial officer</term>”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf0e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>includes—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5062">134 STAT. 5062</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf0f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the chief financial officer of the Veterans Health Administration, the chief financial officer of the Office of Community Care within the Veterans Health Administration, and all chief financial officers of Veterans Integrated Service Networks within the Veterans Health Administration;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf10-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the chief financial officer of the Veterans Benefits Administration and all chief financial officers of organizational subdivisions representing business lines within the Veterans Benefits Administration;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf11-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the chief financial officer of the National Cemetery Administration; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf12-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the chief financial officer of the Office of Information and Technology; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20edf13-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7101/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include the Inspector General.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e20201" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7102">SEC. 7102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20edf14-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20edf15-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>PLANS FOR ADDRESSING MATERIAL WEAKNESSES AND PROVIDING SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd20f0626-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the three subsequent years, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, acting through the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f0627-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7102/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an action plan, including steps, related timelines, costs, progress, status of implementation, and any updates for fully addressing the material weaknesses of the Department discussed in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the financial statements of the Department submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3515">section 3515 of title 31, United States Code</ref> for the year preceding the year during which the report is submitted; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f0628-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7102/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a plan outlining the steps the Secretary plans to take to address the recommendations of auditors related to entity-level internal controls and to provide sufficient authority to the Chief Financial Officer of the Department to carry out the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s902">section 902 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e20231" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7103">SEC. 7103. </num><heading>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ATTESTATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xd20f2d39-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Concurrent with the submittal to Congress of the President’s budget request under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for fiscal year 2022 and each of the next three subsequent fiscal years, the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Veterans affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f2d3a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7103/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20f2d3b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification of the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer for internal financial controls of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f2d3c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7103/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20f2d3d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Attestation.</p></sidenote><content>An attestation that the Chief Financial Officer has collaborated sufficiently with the subordinate chief financial officers of the Department to be confident in the financial projections included the budget request and supporting materials.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d99392e20257" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7104" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7104">SEC. 7104. </num><heading>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBORDINATE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20f544e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7104/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with the responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel to carry <page identifier="/us/stat/134/5063">134 STAT. 5063</page> out agency financial management functions pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s902/a/5/C">section 902(a)(5)(C) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Chief Financial Officer or the designee of the Chief Financial Officer within the Office of Management of the Department shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f544f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7104/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>participate in the interview and selection panels of all subordinate chief financial officers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20f5450-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7104/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>give input into the performance plans and performance evaluations of all subordinate chief financial officers.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20f5451-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stB/s7104/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d99392e20298" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Servicemembers Civil Relief</heading> <section id="d99392e20303" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7201">SEC. 7201. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF LEASES OF PREMISES AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF RELIEF UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20fa272-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 305(c)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955/c/2">50 U.S.C. 3955(c)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa273-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa274-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa275-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa276-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>by electronic means, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa277-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the direct delivery of material to an electronic address designated by the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee) or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa278-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the posting of material to a website or other internet or electronic-based information repository to which access has been granted to the lessee, the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee), or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yd20fa279-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other electronic means reasonably calculated to ensure actual receipt of the material by the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee) or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20fa27a-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7201/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20fa27b-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955">50 USC 3955 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to delivery of notice of lease terminations on or after the date the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d99392e20390" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="7202">SEC. 7202. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF LEASE PROTECTIONS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS UNDER STOP MOVEMENT ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO LOCAL, NATIONAL, OR GLOBAL EMERGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20fc98c-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7202/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 305(b) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955/b">50 U.S.C. 3955(b)</ref>), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/116/158">Public Law 116–158</ref>, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fc98d-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7202/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C)(ii),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20fc98e-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 706.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yd20fc98f-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7202/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(C)(ii),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20fc990-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><i>Ante</i>, p. 707.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary concerned</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/5064">134 STAT. 5064</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yd20fc991-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/315/tVII/stC/s7202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xd20fc992-e821-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955">50 USC 3955 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to stop movement orders issued on or after March 1, 2020.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> Approved January 5, 2021.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 7105: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020):

Sept. 23, considered and passed House.

Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Dec. 16, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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