Public Law 117–159: To make our communities safer. Public Law159 Public Law 117–159136 Stat. 1313 2022-06-25 2022-06-25 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 117public PUBLIC LAW 117–159—JUNE 25, 2022 136 STAT. 1313 Public Law117–159 117th Congress
An Act To make our communities safer.

June 25, 2022

[S. 2938]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
SECTION 1.

Florida.

JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING.(a) Designation.—The United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States Courthouse and Federal Building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building”.
SEC. 2.

California.

LYNN C. WOOLSEY POST OFFICE BUILDING.(a) Designation.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 4th Street in Petaluma, California, shall be known and designated as the “Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building”.
SEC. 3. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a)

18 USC 1 note.

Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  Sec. 3.  DIVISION A— TITLE I— Sec. 11001.  Sec. 11002.  Sec. 11003.  Sec. 11004.  Sec. 11005.  TITLE II— Sec. 12001.  Sec. 12002.  Sec. 12003.  Sec. 12004.  Sec. 12005.  TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 13101.  Subtitle B— Sec. 13201.  Subtitle C— Sec. 13301.  Sec. 13302.  Sec. 13303.  Sec. 13304.  Sec. 13305.  Subtitle D— Sec. 13401.  DIVISION B—
DIVISION A—MENTAL HEALTH AND FIREARMS PROVISIONS <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>CHILDREN AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES</heading> <section id="d123855e334" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="11001">SEC. 11001. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x95375db9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a">42 U.S.C. 1396a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95375dba-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y953784cb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953784cc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953784cd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional planning grants for states</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the planning grants awarded under paragraph (1), as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall award planning grants to States (other than States selected to conduct demonstration programs under paragraph (1) or (8) of subsection (d)) to develop proposals to participate in time-limited demonstration programs described in subsection (d) so that, beginning July 1, 2024, and every 2 years thereafter, up to 10 additional States may participate in the demonstration programs described in subsection (d) in accordance with paragraph (9) of that subsection.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953784ce-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953784cf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/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>September 30, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to paragraph (8)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to paragraphs (8) and (9)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953784d2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that is furnished</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1315">136 STAT. 1315</page> “<quotedText>that is furnished by a State participating in an ongoing demonstration program under this subsection</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)(iii)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in subclause (I), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2023; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025;</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subclause (II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under paragraph (8)</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under paragraph (8), during the first 24 fiscal quarter period (or any portion of such period) that the State participates in the demonstration program; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subclause:<quotedContent><subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y953784d8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>in the case of a State selected to participate in the demonstration program under paragraph (9), during the first 16 fiscal quarter period (or any portion of such period) that the State participates in the demonstration program.”</content></subclause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784d9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y953784da-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a State that participated in a demonstration program under this subsection that has ended from receiving Federal financial participation under title XIX of the Social Security Act for amounts expended by the State under a State plan under such title (or a waiver of such plan) for providing medical assistance for items and services, and carrying out activities, including continuing to pay for services under the prospective payment system established under subsection (c), that were provided or carried out by the State under the demonstration program, to the extent such financial participation is otherwise available under such title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953784db-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (7)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953784dc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through the year in which the last demonstration under this section ends</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>annually thereafter</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9537abed-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y9537abee-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/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>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y9537abef-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Such recommendations shall include data collected after 2019, where feasible.</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9537abf0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y9537abf1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9537abf2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 24 months after all demonstration programs under this section have ended, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a final evaluation of such programs.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537abf3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (8)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2 years</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>6 years.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537abf4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y9537d305-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further additional programs</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d306-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9537d307-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the States selected under paragraphs (1) and (8), the Secretary shall select any State that meets the requirements described in <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1316">136 STAT. 1316</page> subparagraph (B) to conduct a demonstration program that meets the requirements of this subsection for 4 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d308-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements described in this subparagraph with respect to a State are that the State—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9537d309-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>was awarded a planning grant under paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection (c); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9537d30a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>submits an application (in addition to any application that the State may have previously submitted under this section) that includes the information described in paragraph (2)(B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d30b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9537d30c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for selected states</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements applicable to States selected under paragraph (8) pursuant to subparagraph (C) of such paragraph shall apply in the same manner to States selected under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d30d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not select more than 10 States to conduct a demonstration program under this paragraph for each 2 fiscal year period.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d30e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d30f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d310-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9537d311-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11001/3/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><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y9537d312-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>for purposes of awarding planning grants under subsection (c)(3), providing technical assistance to States applying for grants under such subsection, and carrying out demonstration programs under subsection (d), $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d123855e683" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="11002">SEC. 11002. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9537d313-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a">42 USC 1396a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MEDICAID AND TELEHEALTH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95386f54-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance to States on Furnishing Services Through Telehealth Under Medicaid and CHIP</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95386f55-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and issue guidance to States on improving access to telehealth for services covered under Medicaid and CHIP, including with respect to:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95386f56-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>How States can adopt flexibilities under Medicaid and CHIP to expand access to covered services via telehealth, including when States may adopt such flexibilities without the need for approval of a State plan amendment or waiver.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95386f57-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Best practices regarding billing for services, including recommended voluntary billing codes, modifiers, and place of service designations and how such billing codes, modifiers, and designations can be used to create consistent data sets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95386f58-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95386f59-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>Strategies for integrating telehealth services into value-based care models.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95386f5a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Best practices from States that have used Medicaid waivers and other Medicaid authorities to expand access to telehealth, including during the COVID–19 public health emergency declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act on January 31, 2020, entitled “Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists Nationwide as the Result of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus”, including any renewal of such declaration.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1317">136 STAT. 1317</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9538966b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9538966c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>Strategies to promote the delivery of accessible and culturally competent care via telehealth, including addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities, medically underserved urban and rural communities, racial and ethnic minorities such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, individuals with limited English proficiency, and individuals of different age groups including children, young adults, and seniors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9538966d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9538966e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>Strategies for training and providing resources to providers and patients on the use of telehealth, including working with interpreters to furnish health services and providing resources in multiple languages.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9538966f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Integrating the use of existing video platforms that enable multi-person video calls.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389670-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Best practices to support the delivery of covered services under Medicaid and CHIP via telehealth in schools, including specifically for the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services in such settings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389671-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95389672-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>Strategies for evaluating how the delivery of health services via telehealth affects quality, outcomes, and cost under Medicaid and CHIP.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389673-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Best practices for conveying information to beneficiaries regarding the availability of telehealth as an option to receive services covered under Medicaid and CHIP, including the availability of audio-only telehealth, the ability to receive such services from a patient’s home, and requirements related to in-person visits.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95389674-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/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="y95389675-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/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">CHIP</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>CHIP</term>” means the State children’s health insurance program established under title XXI of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1397aa/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389676-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/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">Medicaid</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Medicaid</term>” means the program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389677-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/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">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95389678-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11002/b/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</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1301/a/1">42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)</ref>) for purposes of titles XIX and XXI of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e829" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="11003">SEC. 11003. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95389679-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a">42 USC 1396a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPORTING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SCHOOLS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9539a7ea-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance and Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539a7eb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539a7ec-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539a7ed-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539a7ee-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall issue guidance to State Medicaid agencies, local educational agencies, and school-based entities to support the delivery of medical assistance to Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries in school-based settings.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539ceff-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The guidance issued pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf00-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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="x9539cf01-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>include updates to the May 2003 Medicaid School-Based Administrative Claiming Guide, the 1997 Medicaid and Schools Technical Assistance Guide, and other relevant guidance in effect on the date of enactment of this Act;<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1318">136 STAT. 1318</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf02-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>clarify that payments may be made to school-based entities under Medicaid for delivering assistance under Medicaid, including any such assistance provided in accordance with an individualized education program or under the policy described in the State Medicaid Director letter on payment for services issued on December 15, 2014 (#14-006);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf03-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf04-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>outline strategies and tools to reduce administrative burdens on, and simplify billing for, local educational agencies, in particular small and rural local educational agencies, and support compliance with Federal requirements regarding billing, payment, and recordkeeping, including by aligning direct service billing and school-based administrative claiming payment systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf05-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf06-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>include a comprehensive list of best practices and examples of approved methods that State Medicaid agencies and local educational agencies have used to pay for, and increase the availability of, assistance under Medicaid, including expanding State programs to include all Medicaid-enrolled students, providing early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) services in schools, utilizing telehealth, coordinating with community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers and organizations, coordinating with managed care entities, and supporting the provision of culturally competent and trauma-informed care in school settings; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf07-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>provide examples of the types of providers (which may include qualified school health personnel) that States may choose to enroll, deem, or otherwise treat as participating providers for purposes of school-based programs under Medicaid and best practices related to helping such providers enroll in Medicaid for purposes of participating in school-based programs under Medicaid.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf08-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance center</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf09-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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="x9539cf0a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf0b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf0c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall establish a technical assistance center to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf0d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>assist and expand the capacity of State Medicaid agencies and local educational agencies and school-based entities to provide assistance under Medicaid;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf0e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>reduce administrative burdens for such agencies and health centers or entities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf0f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>support State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and school-based entities in obtaining payment for the provision of assistance under Medicaid;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf10-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>ensure ongoing coordination and collaboration between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education with respect to the provision of, and payment for, assistance under Medicaid by local educational agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf11-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>provide information to State and local educational agencies and States on how to utilize funding <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1319">136 STAT. 1319</page> from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other Federal agencies to ensure payment under Medicaid for assistance provided in school-based settings.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf12-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small and rural schools</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the technical assistance center includes resources which are specifically designed to help support small and rural local educational agencies in obtaining payment for the provision of assistance under Medicaid.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf13-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The technical assistance center shall, on a biennial basis, submit to the Secretary a report on the work of the center that identifies the areas where the most assistance was requested.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf14-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf15-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appropriations authorization.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection, $8,000,000, for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9539cf16-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf17-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appropriations authorization.</p></sidenote>There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the Secretary to award grants to States for the purpose of implementing, enhancing, or expanding the provision of assistance through school-based entities under Medicaid or CHIP. A State shall not use any grant funds to provide medical assistance, child health assistance, or other health services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9539cf18-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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>For purposes of this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf19-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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">CHIP</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>CHIP</term>” means the State children’s health insurance program established under title XXI of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1397aa/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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">Individualized education program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>individualized education program</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 602(14) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1401/14">20 U.S.C. 1401(14)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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">Medicaid</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Medicaid</term>” means the program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/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">School-based entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>school-based entity</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a school-based health center, as that term is defined in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1397jj/c/9">42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an entity that provides medical assistance in a school-based setting for which Federal financial participation is allowed under Medicaid.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf1f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf20-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/c/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1301/a/1">42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)</ref>) for purposes of titles XIX and XXI of such Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9539cf21-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11003/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State educational agency; local educational agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “State educational agency” and “local educational agency” have the meaning given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7801">20 U.S.C. 7801</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e1120" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="11004">SEC. 11004. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9539cf22-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396d">42 USC 1396d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC, AND TREATMENT SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953a6b63-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/136/1320">136 STAT. 1320</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b64-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b65-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b66-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b67-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>review State implementation of the requirements for providing early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services under Medicaid in accordance with sections 1902(a)(43), 1905(a)(4)(B), and 1905(r) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a/a/43">42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(43)</ref>, 1396d(a)(4)(B), 1396d(r)), including with respect to the provision of such services by managed care organizations, prepaid inpatient health plans, prepaid ambulatory health plans, and primary care case managers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b68-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>identify gaps and deficiencies with respect to State compliance with such requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b69-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>provide technical assistance to States to address such gaps and deficiencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b6a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b6b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>issue guidance to States on the Medicaid coverage requirements for such services that includes best practices for ensuring children have access to comprehensive health care services, including children without a mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b6c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after each date on which the Secretary completes the activities described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the most recent activities completed for purposes of such paragraph that includes the findings made, and descriptions of actions taken by the Secretary or by States as a result of such activities, and any additional actions the Secretary plans to carry out or that States are required to carry out as a result of such activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b6d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b6e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appropriations authorization.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection, to remain available until expended, $5,000,000, for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and $1,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953a6b6f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b70-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b71-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a6b72-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953a6b73-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States (in this subsection referred to as the “Comptroller General”) shall conduct a study evaluating State implementation under Medicaid of the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services benefit required for children by section 1905(a)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396d/a/4/B">42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(4)(B)</ref>) and as defined in section 1905(r) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396d/r">42 U.S.C. 1396d(r)</ref>) and provided in accordance with the requirements of section 1902(a)(43) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a/a/43">42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(43)</ref>), specifically with respect to State oversight of managed care organizations, prepaid inpatient health plans, prepaid ambulatory health plans, and primary care case managers, and shall provide recommendations as appropriate to improve State compliance with the requirements for providing such benefit, State oversight of managed care organizations, prepaid inpatient health plans, prepaid ambulatory health plans, and primary care case managers, and oversight of State programs under Medicaid by the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1321">136 STAT. 1321</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a9284-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/b/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 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1) that includes the recommendations required by such paragraph, as well as recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953a9285-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/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="y953a9286-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/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">Medicaid</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Medicaid</term>” means the program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a9287-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/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">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953a9288-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11004/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">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1301/a/1">42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)</ref>) for purposes of titles XIX and XXI of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e1294" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="11005">SEC. 11005. </num><heading>PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x953ba3f9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c–19">42 U.S.C. 254c–19</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3fa-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section enumerator, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>330M</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>330M.</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3fb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3fc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cooperative agreements</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>award grants</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3fd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Indian tribes and tribal organizations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3fe-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba3ff-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/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="y953ba400-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a grant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an award</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953ba401-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>developmental-behavioral pediatricians,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>psychiatrists,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953ba402-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (H), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provide information to pediatric health care providers about available mental health services for children in the community and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>assist</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953ba403-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subparagraph (I), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>problems</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conditions</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba404-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953ba405-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y953bcb16-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support to schools and emergency departments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb17-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>In addition to the activities required under paragraph (1), a pediatric mental health care access program referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which an award under such subsection may be used, may provide information, consultative support, training, and technical assistance to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb18-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>emergency departments; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb19-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>State educational agencies, local educational agencies, Tribal educational agencies, and elementary and secondary schools.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for certain recipients</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity receiving information, consultative support, training, and technical assistance under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall operate in a manner consistent with, and shall ensure <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1322">136 STAT. 1322</page> consistency with, the requirements of subsections (a) and (c) of section 4001 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with respect to such information, consultative support, training, and technical assistance.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician</quotedText>” before the period at the end of the first sentence;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsections (c), (d), and (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Indian tribe, or tribal organization</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsections (c) and (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a grant</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an award</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb1f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such grant</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such award</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb20-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>grants</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>awards</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb21-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb22-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>award a grant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>make an award</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb23-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the grant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the award</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb24-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (g) as subsection (h);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bcb25-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (f) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953bf236-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bf237-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide, or continue to provide, technical assistance to recipients of awards under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bf238-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953bf239-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>award a grant or contract to an eligible public or nonprofit private entity (as determined by the Secretary) for the purpose of providing such technical assistance pursuant to this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953bf23a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tI/s11005/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$31,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>FIREARMS</heading> <section id="d123855e1613" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12001">SEC. 12001. </num><heading>JUVENILE RECORDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953cdc9b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improving NICS Examination of Juvenile Records</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d03ac-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">Section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d03ad-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03ae-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including as a juvenile</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>such person</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03af-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at 16 years of age or older</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>institution</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (t)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)(ii)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subject to subparagraph (C),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>3 business days</quotedText>”; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1323">136 STAT. 1323</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d03b6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown3 fontsize10" id="y953d2ac7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d2ac8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in the case of a person less than 21 years of age, in addition to all other requirements of this chapter—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ac9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the system provides the licensee with a unique identification number;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2aca-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>3 business days (meaning a day on which State offices are open) have elapsed since the licensee contacted the system, and the system has not notified the licensee that cause exists to further investigate a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2acb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d2acc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in the case of such a person with respect to whom the system notifies the licensee in accordance with clause (ii) that cause exists to further investigate a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d), 10 business days (meaning a day on which State offices are open) have elapsed since the licensee contacted the system, and the system has not notified the licensee that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2acd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>transferring the firearm to the other person would violate subsection (d) of this section; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ace-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>receipt of a firearm by the other person would violate subsection (g) or (n) of this section, or State, local, or Tribal law; and”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2acf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>receipt</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/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>(g) or (n)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(d), (g), or (n) (as applicable)</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer of a firearm to or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>receipt</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(g) or (n)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(d), (g), or (n) (as applicable)</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer of a firearm to or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>receipt</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/1/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(g) or (n)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(d), (g), or (n) (as applicable)</quotedText>”.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d2ad8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/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">NICS requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 U.S.C. 40901</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953d51e9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d51ea-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d51eb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements Relating to Background Checks for Persons Under Age 21</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a licensee contacts the system established under this section regarding a proposed transfer of a firearm to a person less than 21 years of age in accordance with subsection (t) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, the system shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51ec-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d51ed-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>immediately contact—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51ee-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the criminal history repository or juvenile justice information system, as appropriate, of the State in which the person resides for the purpose of determining whether the person has a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d) of such section 922;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51ef-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the appropriate State custodian of mental health adjudication records in the State in which the person resides to determine whether the person has a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d) of such section 922; and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1324">136 STAT. 1324</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a local law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the person resides for the purpose of determining whether the person has a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d) of such section 922;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>as soon as possible, but in no case more than 3 business days, after the licensee contacts the system, notify the licensee whether cause exists to further investigate a possibly disqualifying juvenile record under subsection (d) of such section 922; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>if there is cause for further investigation, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 10 business days, after the licensee contacts the system, notify the licensee whether—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>transfer of a firearm to the person would violate subsection (d) of such section 922; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>receipt of a firearm by the person would violate subsection (g) or (n) of such section 922, or State, local, or Tribal law.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d51f5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d51f6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">18 USC 922</ref> and note; <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 USC 40901</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset of requirements to contact state and local entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on September 30, 2032, paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>, and the provisions of law amended by those paragraphs are restored as if those paragraphs had not been enacted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953d7807-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d7808-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 USC 40901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Removing Outdated, Expired, or Erroneous Records</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d7809-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953d780a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>On an annual basis for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2032, each State and Federal agency responsible for the submission of disqualifying records under subsection (d), (g), or (n) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, to the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 U.S.C. 40901</ref>) shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report detailing the removal from the system of records that no longer prohibit an individual from lawfully acquiring or possessing a firearm under such subsection (d), (g), or (n).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d780b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/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>Each report submitted by a State or Federal agency under paragraph (1) shall include pertinent information on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d780c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of records that the State or Federal agency removed from the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 U.S.C. 40901</ref>) during the reporting period;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d780d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>why the records were removed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d780e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12001/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>for each record removed, the nature of the disqualifying characteristic outlined in subsection (d), (g), or (n) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, that caused the State or Federal agency to originally submit the record to the system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e2003" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12002" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12002">SEC. 12002. </num><heading>DEFINING “ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS”.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x953d9f1f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921/a">Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d9f20-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12002/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (21)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with the principal objective of livelihood and profit</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to predominantly earn a profit</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1325">136 STAT. 1325</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d9f21-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12002/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (22) through (29) as paragraphs (23) through (30), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953d9f22-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12002/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (21) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953dc633-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">“(22) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>to predominantly earn a profit</term>’ means that the intent underlying the sale or disposition of firearms is predominantly one of obtaining pecuniary gain, as opposed to other intents, such as improving or liquidating a personal firearms collection: <proviso><i> Provided</i>, That proof of profit shall not be required as to a person who engages in the regular and repetitive purchase and disposition of firearms for criminal purposes or terrorism. For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘<term>terrorism</term>’ means activity, directed against United States persons, which—</proviso></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953dc634-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is committed by an individual who is not a national or permanent resident alien of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953dc635-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>involves violent acts or acts dangerous to human life which would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953dc636-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>is intended—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953dc637-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953dc638-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953dc639-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d123855e2088" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12003" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12003">SEC. 12003. </num><heading>USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953e145a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12003/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Byrne JAG Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10152/a/1">34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e145b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12003/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or civil proceedings</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>criminal justice</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e145c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12003/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:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b6d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>Implementation of State crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b6e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>mental health courts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b6f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>drug courts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b70-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>veterans courts; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b71-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>extreme risk protection order programs, which must include, at a minimum—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953e3b72-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>pre-deprivation and post-deprivation due process rights that prevent any violation or infringement of the Constitution of the United States, including but not limited to the Bill of Rights, and the substantive or procedural due process rights guaranteed under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, as applied to the States, and as interpreted by State courts and United States courts (including the Supreme Court of the United States). Such programs must include, at the appropriate phase to prevent any violation of constitutional rights, at minimum, notice, the right to an in-person hearing, an unbiased adjudicator, the right to know opposing evidence, the right to present evidence, and the right to confront adverse witnesses;<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1326">136 STAT. 1326</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953e6283-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the right to be represented by counsel at no expense to the government;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953e6284-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>pre-deprivation and post-deprivation heightened evidentiary standards and proof which mean not less than the protections afforded to a similarly situated litigant in Federal court or promulgated by the State’s evidentiary body, and sufficient to ensure the full protections of the Constitution of the United States, including but not limited to the Bill of Rights, and the substantive and procedural due process rights guaranteed under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, as applied to the States, and as interpreted by State courts and United States courts (including the Supreme Court of the United States). The heightened evidentiary standards and proof under such programs must, at all appropriate phases to prevent any violation of any constitutional right, at minimum, prevent reliance upon evidence that is unsworn or unaffirmed, irrelevant, based on inadmissible hearsay, unreliable, vague, speculative, and lacking a foundation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y953e6285-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>penalties for abuse of the program.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953e6286-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12003/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 on Crisis Intervention Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 501 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10152">34 U.S.C. 10152</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y953e8997-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Crisis Intervention Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953e8998-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote> General shall publish an annual report with respect to grants awarded for crisis intervention programs or initiatives under subsection (a)(1)(I) that contains—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e8999-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a description of the grants awarded and the crisis intervention programs or initiatives funded by the grants, broken down by grant recipient;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e899a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953e899b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of the effectiveness of the crisis intervention programs or initiatives in preventing violence and suicide;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e899c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>measures that have been taken by each grant recipient to safeguard the constitutional rights of an individual subject to a crisis intervention program or initiative; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y953e899d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x953e899e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>efforts that the Attorney General is making, in coordination with the grant recipients, to protect the constitutional rights of individuals subject to the crisis intervention programs or initiatives.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e2238" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12004">SEC. 12004. </num><heading>STOP ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IN FIREARMS ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9540856f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Anti-straw Purchasing and Firearms Trafficking Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95408570-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/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/t18/ch44">Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y954121b1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="932">“§ 932.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121b2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s932">18 USC 932</ref>.</p></sidenote> Straw purchasing of firearms</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121b3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121b4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>drug trafficking crime</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121b5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has the meaning given that term in section 924(c)(2); and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1327">136 STAT. 1327</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121b6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes a felony punishable under the law of a State for which the conduct constituting the offense would constitute a felony punishable under the Controlled Substances Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s801/etseq">21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.</ref>), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s951/etseq">21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.</ref>), or chapter 705 of title 46;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121b7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘<term>Federal crime of terrorism</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2332b(g)(5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121b8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘<term>felony</term>’ means any offense under Federal or State law punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121b9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Violation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly purchase, or conspire to purchase, any firearm in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce for, on behalf of, or at the request or demand of any other person, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such other person—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121ba-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>meets the criteria of 1 or more paragraphs of section 922(d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121bb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>intends to use, carry, possess, or sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm in furtherance of a felony, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking crime; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121bc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm to a person described in paragraph (1) or (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121bd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121be-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121bf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121c0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use in felonies, crimes of terrorism, or drug trafficking crimes</inline>.—</heading><content>If a violation of subsection (b) is committed knowing or with reasonable cause to believe that any firearm involved will be used to commit a felony, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking crime, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than 25 years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y954121c1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="933">“§ 933.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121c2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s933">18 USC 933</ref>.</p></sidenote> Trafficking in firearms</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121c3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>It shall be unlawful for any person to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121c4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>ship, transport, transfer, cause to be transported, or otherwise dispose of any firearm to another person in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, if such person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the use, carrying, or possession of a firearm by the recipient would constitute a felony (as defined in section 932(a));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121c5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>receive from another person any firearm in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, if the recipient knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such receipt would constitute a felony; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121c6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>attempt or conspire to commit the conduct described in paragraph (1) or (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121c7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121c8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y954121c9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="934">“§ 934.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121ca-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s934">18 USC 934</ref>.</p></sidenote> Forfeiture and fines</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121cb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Forfeiture</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/136/1328">136 STAT. 1328</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121cc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Any person convicted of a violation of section 932 or 933 shall forfeit to the United States, irrespective of any provision of State law—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121cd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds the person obtained, directly or indirectly, as the result of such violation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121ce-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121cf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>any of the person’s property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, such violation, except that for any forfeiture of any firearm or ammunition pursuant to this section, section 924(d) shall apply.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Imposition</inline>.—</heading><content>The court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of a violation of section 932 or 933, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed pursuant to section 932 or 933, that the person forfeit to the United States all property described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954121d1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A defendant who derives profits or other proceeds from an offense under section 932 or 933 may be fined not more than the greater of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the fine otherwise authorized by this part; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the amount equal to twice the gross profits or other proceeds of the offense under section 932 or 933.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/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">Title iii authorization</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2516/1/n">Section 2516(1)(n) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 922 and 924</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 922, 924, 932, or 933</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/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">Racketeering amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1961/1/B">Section 1961(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 932 (relating to straw purchasing), section 933 (relating to trafficking in firearms),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>section 1028</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Money laundering amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956/c/7/D">Section 1956(c)(7)(D) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 924(n)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 924(n), 932, or 933</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121d7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121d8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121d9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Directive to sentencing commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to its authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">section 994 of title 28, United States Code</ref>, and in accordance with this subsection, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to ensure that persons convicted of an offense under section 932 or 933 of <ref href="/us/usc/t18">title 18, United States Code</ref>, and other offenses applicable to the straw purchases and trafficking of firearms are subject to increased penalties in comparison to those currently provided by the guidelines and policy statements for such straw purchasing and trafficking of firearms offenses. In its review, the Commission shall consider, in particular, an appropriate amendment to reflect the intent of Congress that straw purchasers without significant criminal histories receive sentences that are sufficient to deter participation in such activities and reflect the defendant’s role and culpability, and any coercion, domestic violence survivor history, or other mitigating factors. The Commission shall also review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to reflect the intent of Congress that a person convicted of an offense under section 932 or 933 of <ref href="/us/usc/t18">title 18, United States Code</ref>, who is affiliated with a gang, cartel, organized crime ring, or other such enterprise should be subject to higher penalties than an otherwise unaffiliated individual.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1329">136 STAT. 1329</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954121da-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/a/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954121db-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921">18 USC 921</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, United States Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“932. </designator> <label>Straw purchasing of firearms.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“933. </designator> <label>Trafficking in firearms.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“934. </designator> <label>Forfeiture and fines.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954148ec-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Section 922</inline>(d).—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922/d">Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148ed-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148ee-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148ef-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter following paragraph (9) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y954148f0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of a felony, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking offense (as such terms are defined in section 932(a)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y954148f1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition to a person described in any of paragraphs (1) through (10).</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="x954148f2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">This subsection shall not apply with respect to the sale or disposition of a firearm or ammunition to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector who pursuant to subsection (b) of section 925 is not precluded from dealing in firearms or ammunition, or to a person who has been granted relief from disabilities pursuant to subsection (c) of section 925.”</continuation></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954148f3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Section 924</inline>(a).—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924/a">Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148f4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(d), (g),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148f5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/c/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y954148f6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954148f7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Whoever knowingly violates subsection (d) or (g) of section 922 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954148f8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Section 924</inline>(d).—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924/d">Section 924(d) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148f9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>932, or 933,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 924,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148fa-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148fb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148fc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954148fd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/d/2/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><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y954148fe-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>any offense under section 932 or 933.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954148ff-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Section 924</inline>(h).—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924">Section 924 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (h) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95417010-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95417011-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Whoever knowingly receives or transfers a firearm or ammunition, or attempts or conspires to do so, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such firearm or ammunition will be used to commit a felony, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking crime (as such terms are defined in section 932(a)), or a crime under the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2751/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.</ref>), the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4801/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.</ref>), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.</ref>), or the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s1901/etseq">21 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.</ref>), shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1330">136 STAT. 1330</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95417012-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Section 924</inline>(k).—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924">Section 924 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (k) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95419723-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y95419724-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A person who smuggles or knowingly brings into the United States a firearm or ammunition, or attempts or conspires to do so, with intent to engage in or to promote conduct that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95419725-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is punishable under the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s951/etseq">21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.</ref>), or chapter 705 of title 46; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95419726-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95419727-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>constitutes a felony, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking crime (as such terms are defined in section 932(a)),</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="x95419728-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.</continuation><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95419729-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A person who smuggles or knowingly takes out of the United States a firearm or ammunition, or attempts or conspires to do so, with intent to engage in or to promote conduct that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541972a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>would be punishable under the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s951/etseq">21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.</ref>), or chapter 705 of title 46, if the conduct had occurred within the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541972b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541972c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>would constitute a felony or a Federal crime of terrorism (as such terms are defined in section 932(a)) for which the person may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, if the conduct had occurred within the United States,</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="fontsize10" id="x9541972d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.”</continuation></paragraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9541972e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541972f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s509">28 USC 509 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Firearms or Ammunition Transfers to Agents of Drug Cartels</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Justice, and any of its law enforcement coordinate agencies, shall not conduct or otherwise facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm or ammunition to an individual if any law enforcement officer employed by the Department of Justice involved with the transfer knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the recipient of the firearm or ammunition is an agent of a drug cartel, unless law enforcement personnel of the United States continuously monitor or control the firearm or ammunition at all times.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95419730-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FFL Access to Law Enforcement Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95419731-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/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>Section 103(b) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901/b">34 U.S.C. 40901(b)</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95419732-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/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>Not later than</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y9541be43-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541be44-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y9541e555-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary background checks</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e556-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541e557-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541e558-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations allowing licensees to use the national instant criminal background check system established under this section for purposes of voluntarily conducting an employment background check relating to a current or prospective employee. The Attorney General may not collect a fee for an employment background check under this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e559-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before conducting an employment background check relating to a current or prospective employee under subparagraph (A), a licensee shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1331">136 STAT. 1331</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide written notice to the current or prospective employee that the licensee intends to conduct the background check; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>obtain consent to conduct the background check from the current or prospective employee in writing.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>An employment background check conducted by a licensee under subparagraph (A) shall not be governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1681/etseq">15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Any individual who is the subject of an employment background check conducted by a licensee under subparagraph (A) the result of which indicates that the individual is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition pursuant to subsection (g) or (n) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, may appeal the results of the background check in the same manner and to the same extent as if the individual had been the subject of a background check relating to the transfer of a firearm.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition, preservation, and exchange of identification records and information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s534">Section 534 of title 28, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e55f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e560-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e561-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e562-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y9541e563-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>provide a person licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms under chapter 44 of title 18 with information necessary to verify whether firearms offered for sale to such licensees have been stolen.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e564-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except for dissemination authorized under subsection (a)(5) of this section</quotedText>” before the period.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e565-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541e566-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541e567-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t34/s41101">34 USC 41101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and without regard to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch5">chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations allowing a person licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/ch44">chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, to receive access to records of stolen firearms maintained by the National Crime Information Center operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, solely for the purpose of voluntarily verifying whether firearms offered for sale to such licensees have been stolen.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e568-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9541e569-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s534">28 USC 534 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction; evidence</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e56a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection shall be construed—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e56b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to create a cause of action against any person licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/ch44">chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, or any other person for any civil liability; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9541e56c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to establish any standard of care.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9541e56d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/h/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evidence</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, evidence regarding the use or non-use by a person licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/ch44">chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, of the <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1332">136 STAT. 1332</page> systems, information, or records made available under this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9541e56e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for Existing ATF Anti-straw Purchasing Campaign</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95420c7f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appropriations authorization.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to continue and expand current efforts with existing partners to educate persons licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/ch44">chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, and the public to combat illegal straw purchases of firearms.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95420c80-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/j" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local Law Enforcement Reimbursement for Assistance Provided to DHS-HSI to Prevent Illegal Trafficking</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 432(d)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s240/d/2">6 U.S.C. 240(d)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>salary reimbursement,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>administrative,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95420c81-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12004/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95420c82-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">18 USC 922 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section, or an amendment made by this section, shall be construed to allow the establishment of a Federal system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions or dispositions.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e3255" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12005">SEC. 12005. </num><heading>MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954281b3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defining </inline>“<inline class="smallCaps">Dating Relationship</inline>”.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921/a">Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954281b4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (33)(A)(ii)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954281b5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/a/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>or by a person</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by a person</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954281b6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, or by a person who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the victim</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954281b7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8c8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">“(37)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y9542a8c9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The term ‘<term>dating relationship</term>’ means a relationship between individuals who have or have recently had a continuing serious relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8ca-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Whether a relationship constitutes a dating relationship under subparagraph (A) shall be determined based on consideration of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8cb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the length of the relationship;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8cc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the nature of the relationship; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8cd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the frequency and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8ce-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A casual acquaintanceship or ordinary fraternization in a business or social context does not constitute a dating relationship under subparagraph (A).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8cf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542a8d0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921">18 USC 921 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No Retroactive Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence entered before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8d1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on Convictions of Crimes of Domestic Violence With Respect to Dating Relationships</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921/a/33">Section 921(a)(33) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8d2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8d3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (C)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (B) and (C)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1333">136 STAT. 1333</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8d4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State,,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9542a8d5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tII/s12005/c/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:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9542a8d6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A person shall not be considered to have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an individual in a dating relationship for purposes of this chapter if the conviction has been expunged or set aside, or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has had firearm rights restored unless the expungement, pardon, or restoration of rights expressly provides that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms: <proviso><i> Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542a8d7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> That, in the case of a person who has not more than 1 conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an individual in a dating relationship, and is not otherwise prohibited under this chapter, the person shall not be disqualified from shipping, transport, possession, receipt, or purchase of a firearm under this chapter if 5 years have elapsed from the later of the judgment of conviction or the completion of the person’s custodial or supervisory sentence, if any, and the person has not subsequently been convicted of another such offense, a misdemeanor under Federal, State, Tribal, or local law which has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, or any other offense that would disqualify the person under section 922(g).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542cfe8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote> The national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40901">34 U.S.C. 40901</ref>) shall be updated to reflect the status of the person. Restoration under this subparagraph is not available for a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.”</proviso></content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OTHER MATTERS</heading> <subtitle id="d123855e3445" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Extension of Moratorium</heading> <section id="d123855e3450" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stA/s13101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13101">SEC. 13101. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO ELIMINATING THE ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE SAFE HARBOR PROTECTION FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG REBATES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 90006 of division I of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320a–7b">42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2026</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d123855e3470" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Medicare Improvement Fund</heading> <section id="d123855e3475" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stB/s13201" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13201">SEC. 13201. </num><heading>MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395iii/b/1">42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021, $5,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022, $7,500,000,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1334">136 STAT. 1334</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d123855e3497" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542cfe9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Luke and Alex School Safety</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542cfea-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Act of 2022.</p></sidenote><heading>Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2022</heading> <section id="d123855e3507" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13301" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13301">SEC. 13301. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9542cfeb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2022</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d123855e3522" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13302" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13302">SEC. 13302. </num><heading>FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95436c2c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13302/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="x95436c2d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle A of title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s651/etseq">6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y95442f7e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2220D">“SEC. 2220D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f7f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95442f80-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="fontsize10" id="y95442f81-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f82-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices (in this section referred to as the ‘Clearinghouse’) within the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f83-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f84-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web postings.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f85-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f86-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The Clearinghouse shall serve as a Federal resource to identify and publish online through SchoolSafety.gov, or any successor website, evidence-based practices and recommendations to improve school safety for use by State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, State and local law enforcement agencies, health professionals, and the general public.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f87-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f88-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Clearinghouse shall be assigned such personnel and resources as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f89-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f8a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f8b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Paperwork reduction act</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t44/ch35">Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as the ‘Paperwork Reduction Act’), shall not apply to any rulemaking or information collection required under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f8c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal advisory committee act</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) shall not apply for the purposes of carrying out this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95442f8d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f8e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clearinghouse Contents</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f8f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f90-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f91-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In identifying the evidence-based practices and recommendations for the Clearinghouse, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f92-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>consult with appropriate Federal, State, local, Tribal, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations, including civil rights and disability rights organizations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f93-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>consult with the Secretary of Education to ensure that evidence-based practices published by the Clearinghouse are aligned with evidence-based practices to support a positive and safe learning environment for all students.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1335">136 STAT. 1335</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f94-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for evidence-based practices and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f95-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>include comprehensive evidence-based school safety measures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f96-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>include the evidence or research rationale supporting the determination of the Clearinghouse that the evidence-based practice or recommendation under subparagraph (A) has been shown to have a significant effect on improving the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y95442f97-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>relevant research that is evidence-based, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7801">20 U.S.C. 7801</ref>), supporting the evidence-based practice or recommendation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y95442f98-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>findings and data from previous Federal or State commissions recommending improvements to the safety posture of a school; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y95442f99-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other supportive evidence or findings relied upon by the Clearinghouse in determining evidence-based practices and recommendations, as determined in consultation with the officers described in subsection (a)(3)(B);</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f9a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>include information on Federal programs for which implementation of each evidence-based practice or recommendation is an eligible use for the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f9b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>be consistent with Federal civil rights laws, including title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12131/etseq">42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.</ref>), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s701/etseq">29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.</ref>), and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000d/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f9c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>include options for developmentally appropriate recommendations for use in educational settings with respect to children’s ages and physical, social, sensory, and emotionally developmental statuses.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442f9d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442f9e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Past commission recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Clearinghouse shall present, as determined in consultation with the officers described in subsection (a)(3)(B), Federal, State, local, Tribal, private sector, and nongovernmental organization issued best practices and recommendations and identify any best practice or recommendation of the Clearinghouse that was previously issued by any such organization or commission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95442f9f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may produce and publish materials on the Clearinghouse to assist and train educational agencies and law enforcement agencies on the implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95442fa0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuous Improvement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>collect for the purpose of continuous improvement of the Clearinghouse—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442fa3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Clearinghouse data analytics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>user feedback on the implementation of resources, evidence-based practices, and recommendations identified by the Clearinghouse; and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1336">136 STAT. 1336</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442fa6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><content>any evaluations conducted on implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95442fa8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y95442fa9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456ba-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>regularly assess and identify Clearinghouse evidence-based practices and recommendations for which there are no resources available through Federal Government programs for implementation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y954456bb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456bc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>establish an external advisory board, which shall be comprised of appropriate State, local, Tribal, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations, including organizations representing parents of elementary and secondary school students, representative from civil rights organizations, representatives of disability rights organizations, representatives of educators, representatives of law enforcement, and nonprofit school safety and security organizations, to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y954456bd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide feedback on the implementation of evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y954456be-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456bf-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456c0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>propose additional recommendations for evidence-based practices for inclusion in the Clearinghouse that meet the requirements described in subsection (b)(2)(B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954456c1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parental Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Clearinghouse shall produce materials in accessible formats to assist parents and legal guardians of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse evidence-based practices and recommendations.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954456c2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13302/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 Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Public Law 107–296</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/116/2135">116 Stat. 2135</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2220D. </designator> <label>Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e3900" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13303">SEC. 13303. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456c3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954456c4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF CLEARINGHOUSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9544cbf5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by the Secretary of Education</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Education shall provide written notification of the publication of the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices (referred to in this section and section 13304 as the “Clearinghouse”), as required to be established under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 13302 of this Act, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbf6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>every State and local educational agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbf7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>other Department of Education partners in the implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Education.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9544cbf8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse, as required to be established under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 13302 of this Act, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbf9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>every State homeland security advisor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbfa-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>every State department of homeland security; and<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1337">136 STAT. 1337</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbfb-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9544cbfc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by the Secretary of Health and Human Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse, as required to be established under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 13302 of this Act, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbfd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>every State department of public health; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cbfe-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>other Department of Health and Human Services partners in the implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9544cbff-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by the Attorney General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse, as required to be established under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 13302 of this Act, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cc00-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>every State department of justice; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9544cc01-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13303/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>other Department of Justice partners in the implementation of the evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e3996" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13304">SEC. 13304. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9544cc02-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95451923-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95451924-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Grants and Resources</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Clearinghouse or the external advisory board established under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by this subtitle, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95451925-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>review grant programs and identify any grant program that may be used to implement evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95451926-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95451927-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95451928-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>identify any evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse for which there is not a Federal grant program that may be used for the purposes of implementing the evidence-based practice or recommendation as applicable to the agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95451929-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9545192a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>periodically report any findings under paragraph (2) to the appropriate committees of Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y9545192b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Grants and Resources</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Clearinghouse shall, to the extent practicable, identify, for each State—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9545192c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>each agency responsible for school safety in the State, or any State that does not have such an agency designated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9545192d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any grant program that may be used for the purposes of implementing evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9545192e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13304/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any resources other than grant programs that may be used to assist in implementation of evidence-based practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d123855e4066" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13305">SEC. 13305. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x9545403f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665k">6 USC 665k note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95456750-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/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>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle shall be construed to create, satisfy, or waive any requirement under—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95456751-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12131/etseq">42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95456752-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s701/etseq">29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.</ref>);<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1338">136 STAT. 1338</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95456753-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000d/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95456754-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1681/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.</ref>); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95456755-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s6101/etseq">42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95456756-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stC/s13305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Federally Developed, Mandated, or Endorsed Curriculum</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle shall be construed to authorize any officer or employee of the Federal Government to engage in an activity otherwise prohibited under section 103(b) of the Department of Education Organization Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s3403/b">20 U.S.C. 3403(b)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d123855e4147" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Amendment on ESEA Funding</heading> <section id="d123855e4152" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stD/s13401" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="13401">SEC. 13401. </num><heading>AMENDMENT ON ESEA FUNDING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x95458e67-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7906">20 U.S.C. 7906</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95458e68-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stD/s13401/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95458e69-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stD/s13401/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95458e6a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dA/tIII/stD/s13401/3" 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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y95458e6b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>for the provision to any person of a dangerous weapon, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s930/g/2">section 930(g)(2) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, or training in the use of a dangerous weapon.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> DIVISION B—

Bipartisan Safer Communities

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022.

APPROPRIATIONS
   The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely:
<num class="smallCaps" value="I">TITLE I</num><heading class="smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Federal Bureau of Investigation</heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">salaries and expenses</heading> <content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, to meet additional resource needs of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.</content></appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">State and Local Law Enforcement Activities</heading> <subheading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Office of Justice Programs</subheading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">state and local law enforcement assistance</heading> <chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x9546039e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance”, $1,400,000,000, to remain available until expended, for grants to be administered by the Office of Justice Programs: <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $280,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2022, $280,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1339">136 STAT. 1339</page> fiscal year 2023, $280,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2024, $280,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2025, and $280,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2026: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That of the funds made available under this heading in this Act, the following amounts shall be for the following purposes in equal amounts for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026—</proviso></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9546039f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$750,000,000 shall be awarded pursuant to the formula allocation (adjusted in proportion to the relative amounts statutorily designated therefor) that was used in the fiscal year prior to the year for which funds are provided for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, as authorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 (<ref href="/us/pl/90/351">Public Law 90–351</ref>) (the “1968 Act”), and shall be for the purposes described in section 501(a)(1)(I) of title I of the 1968 Act, as amended by title II of division A of this Act: <proviso><i> Provided further</i>, That the allocation provisions under sections 505(a) through (e), the special rules for Puerto Rico under section 505(g), and section 1001(c) of title I of the 1968 Act shall not apply to the amount described in this paragraph;</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954603a0-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$200,000,000 shall be for grants administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for purposes authorized under the STOP School Violence Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dS/tV">title V of division S of Public Law 115–141</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954603a1-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>$200,000,000 shall be for grants to the States to upgrade criminal and mental health records for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, including grants to assist States in providing disqualifying juvenile records under subsection (g) or (n) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s922">section 922 of title 18, United States Code</ref>: <proviso><i> Provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x954603a2-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote> That the grants described in this paragraph shall be available to State criminal record repositories and State court systems; and</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954603a3-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>$250,000,000 shall be for a community violence intervention and prevention initiative.</content></paragraph> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Community Oriented Policing Services</heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">community oriented policing services programs</heading> <content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “Community Oriented Policing Services Programs”, $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, for competitive grants to be administered by the Community Oriented Policing Services Office for purposes authorized under the STOP School Violence Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dS/tV">title V of division S of Public Law 115–141</ref>): <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2022, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2023, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2024, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2025, and $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be made available for fiscal year 2026.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1340">136 STAT. 1340</page></proviso></content></appropriations> </appropriations> <level style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><heading class="smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21001"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 21001. </inline> </num><content class="inline">None of the funds made available by this title may be transferred in this or any future fiscal year pursuant to the authority in section 205 of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, or any successor provision in a subsequently enacted appropriations Act.</content></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21002"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 21002.</inline> </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95462ab4-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Spend plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95462ab5-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95462ab6-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><subsection class="inline" id="y95462ab7-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Department of Justice shall provide a detailed spend plan for the fiscal year 2022 and 2023 funds made available in this title to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate within 45 days after the enactment of this Act and, for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026, as part of the annual budget submission of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Attorney General shall submit a detailed spend plan for the funds made available in this title in that fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y954651c8-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><content>The spend plan described in subsection (a) shall include a specific and detailed description of the intended administration, review processes, allowable purposes, eligibility requirements, and priority areas or weightings for the grant programs funded in this title.</content></subsection> </section> </level> <num class="smallCaps" value="II">TITLE II</num><heading class="smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration</heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">health surveillance and program support</heading> <chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x954678d9-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “Health Surveillance and Program Support”, $800,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025: <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $312,500,000, to remain available until December 31, 2022, shall be made available for fiscal year 2022, $162,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be made available for fiscal year 2023, $162,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, shall be made available for fiscal year 2024, and $162,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, shall be made available for fiscal year 2025: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That of the funds made available under this heading in this Act, the following amounts shall be for the following purposes in equal amounts for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025, unless stated otherwise—</proviso></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954678da-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$250,000,000 shall be for grants for the community mental health services block grant program under subpart I of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954678db-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$40,000,000 shall be for National Child Traumatic Stress Network;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954678dc-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>$240,000,000 shall be for activities and services under Project AWARE, of which no less than $28,000,000 shall be for activities described in <ref href="/us/pl/115/271/s7134">section 7134 of Public Law 115–271</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954678dd-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>$120,000,000 shall be for Mental Health Awareness Training; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y954678de-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>$150,000,000 shall be for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for fiscal year 2022.<page identifier="/us/stat/136/1341">136 STAT. 1341</page></content></paragraph> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Office of the Secretary</heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">public health and social services emergency fund</heading> <subheading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">(including transfer of funds)</subheading> <chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x9546c6ff-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund”, $190,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026: <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $82,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2022, shall be made available for fiscal year 2022, $32,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be made available for fiscal year 2023, $32,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, shall be made available for fiscal year 2024, $32,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, shall be made available for fiscal year 2025, and $12,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, shall be made available for fiscal year 2026: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That of the funds made available under this heading in this Act, the following amounts shall be for the following purposes in equal amounts for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, unless stated otherwise—</proviso></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9546c700-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$60,000,000 shall be for primary care training and enhancement under section 747 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s293k">42 U.S.C. 293k</ref>) to provide mental and behavioral health care training as part of the training of pediatricians and other primary care clinicians who plan to provide care for pediatric populations and other vulnerable populations, such as victims of abuse or trauma, and individuals with mental health or substance use disorders: <proviso><i> Provided further</i>, That section 747(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s293k/c/2">42 U.S.C. 293k(c)(2)</ref>) shall not apply to funding made available in this paragraph: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further</i>, That such funds shall be transferred to “Health Resources and Services Administration—Health Workforce”;</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9546c701-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$80,000,000 shall be for pediatric mental health care access under section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c–19">42 U.S.C. 254c–19</ref>), in equal amounts for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025: <proviso><i> Provided further</i>, That such funds shall be transferred to “Health Resources and Services Administration—Maternal and Child Health”; and</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y9546c702-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>$50,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for carrying out subsection (b) of section 11003 of division A of this Act for fiscal year 2022: <proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That such funds shall be transferred to “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—Grants to States for Medicaid”.</proviso></content></paragraph> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">School Improvement Programs</heading> <content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “School Improvement Programs”, $1,050,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2025, for carrying out subpart 1 of part A of title IV and part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education of 1965 (referred to in this Act as “ESEA”), in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes: <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $50,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2023, shall be for carrying out part B of title IV of the ESEA: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That the Secretary shall increase support for the implementation of evidence-based <page identifier="/us/stat/136/1342">136 STAT. 1342</page> practices intended to increase attendance and engagement of students in the middle grades and high school in community learning centers using funds in the preceding proviso: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That $1,000,000,000 shall be for activities under section 4108 of the ESEA and, notwithstanding section 4105 of such Act, States shall make awards on a competitive basis to high-need local educational agencies as determined by the State.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading class="varAlign fontsize10 smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">Safe Schools and Citizenship Education</heading> <chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x9546ee13-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For an additional amount for “Safe Schools and Citizenship Education”, $1,000,000,000, to remain available through December 31, 2026: <proviso><i> Provided,</i> That $200,000,000, to remain available until March 31, 2023, shall be made available for fiscal year 2022, $200,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2023, shall be made available for fiscal year 2023, $200,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2024, shall be made available for fiscal year 2024, $200,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2025, shall be made available for fiscal year 2025, and $200,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2026, shall be made available for fiscal year 2026: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That not more than two percent of each of such amounts may be used for program administration, technical assistance, data collection, and dissemination of best practices: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That of the funds made available under this heading in this Act, the following amounts shall be available for the following purposes in equal amounts for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026—</proviso></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95471524-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$500,000,000 shall be for carrying out School Based Mental Health Services Grants, in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y95471525-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$500,000,000 shall be for carrying out Mental Health Services Professional Demonstration Grants, in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.</content></paragraph> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><heading class="smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22001"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 22001. </inline> </num><content class="inline">None of the funds made available by this title may be transferred in this or any future fiscal year pursuant to the authority in section 205 or section 302 of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dH">division H of Public Law 117–103</ref>), or any successor provision in a subsequently enacted appropriations Act, or section 241(a) of the Public Health Service Act.</content></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22002"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 22002. </inline> </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95471526-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95471527-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Spend plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95471528-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content class="inline" id="x95473c39-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c">Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education shall each provide a detailed spend plan of anticipated uses of funds made available to their respective Departments in this title, including estimated personnel and administrative costs, to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate: <proviso><i> Provided,</i><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3a-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3b-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> That such plans shall be updated and submitted to such Committees every 60 days until all funds are expended: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3c-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3d-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote> That the spend plans shall be accompanied by a listing of each contract obligation incurred that exceeds $5,000,000 which has not previously been reported, including the amount of each such obligation: </proviso><proviso><i> Provided further,</i> That the<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3e-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c3f-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall be briefed on obligations quarterly until all funds are expended.</proviso><page identifier="/us/stat/136/1343">136 STAT. 1343</page></content></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22003"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 22003. </inline> </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c40-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c41-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education shall each provide biweekly obligation reports for funds made available to their respective Departments in this title, including anticipated uses of funds made available in this title, to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate: <proviso><i> Provided,</i><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95473c42-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote> That such reports shall be updated and submitted biweekly to the Committees until all funds are expended.</proviso></content></section> </level> <num class="smallCaps" value="III">TITLE III</num><heading class="smallCaps" style="-uslm-lc:I658174">GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS DIVISION</heading> <section id="d123855e4615" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23001" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23001"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 23001. </inline> </num><content class="inline">Each amount appropriated or made available by this division is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved.</content></section> <section id="d123855e4624" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23002" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23002"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 23002. </inline> </num><content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this division shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein.</content></section> <section id="d123855e4633" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23003" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23003"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 23003. </inline> </num><content class="inline">Unless otherwise provided for by this division, the additional amounts appropriated by this division to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022.</content></section> <section id="d123855e4642" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23004" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23004"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 23004. </inline> </num><content class="inline">Each amount provided by this division is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022.</content></section> <section id="d123855e4652" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23005" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23005"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec. 23005.</inline> </num><subsection class="inline" id="y95478a63-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23005/a"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading class="smallCaps">Statutory PAYGO Scorecards<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>The budgetary effects of each division of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay As-You-Go Act of 2010.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95478a64-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23005/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senate PAYGO Scorecards</inline>.—</heading><content>The budgetary effects of each division of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y95478a65-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/117/159/dB/tIII/s23005/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x95478a66-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classification of Budgetary Effects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(7) and (c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of this division shall be estimated for purposes of section 251 of such Act and as appropriations for discretionary<?I13?><page identifier="/us/stat/136/1344">136 STAT. 1344</page> <continuation class="fontsize10" id="x95478a67-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">Appropriations pursuant to section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and section 4001 of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022.</continuation></content></subsection> <continuation class="fontsize10" id="x95478a68-e81b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">accounts for purposes of the allocation to the Committee on<br/></continuation><page/> </section>

   This division may be cited as the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022”.

 Approved June 25, 2022.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2938: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021):

Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 168 (2022):

Mar. 30, considered and failed House.

May 17, 18, considered and passed House, amended.

June 21–23, Senate considered and concurred in
House amendment with amendments.

June 24, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022):

June 25, Presidential remarks.

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