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AN ACTTo extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. [19 U.S.C. 2101 note] SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. Sec. 110. Sec. 111. Sec. 112. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. TITLE III— Sec. 301. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Sec. 407. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. TITLE VI— Sec. 601.1

Section 912(a) of Public Law 114–125 repealed section 601 without providing for a conforming amendment to strike the item relating to such section in the table of sections.

 Sec. 602. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. TITLE VIII— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803.1

Section 41118 of Public Law 115–123 repealed section 803 without providing for a conforming amendment to strike the item relating to such section in the table of sections.

Sec. 804. Sec. 805. Sec. 806. Sec. 807. Sec. 808.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3701">19 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3701">19 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINDINGS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Since its enactment, the African Growth and Opportunity Act has been the centerpiece of trade relations between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa and has enhanced trade, investment, job creation, and democratic institutions throughout Africa.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Trade and investment, as facilitated by the African Growth and Opportunity Act, promote economic growth, development, poverty reduction, democracy, the rule of law, and stability in sub-Saharan Africa.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Trade between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa has more than tripled since the enactment of the African Growth and Opportunity Act in 2000, and United States direct investment in sub-Saharan Africa has grown almost sixfold.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is in the interest of the United States to engage and compete in emerging markets in sub-Saharan African countries, to boost trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries, and to renew and strengthen the African Growth and Opportunity Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The long-term economic security of the United States is enhanced by strong economic and political ties with the fastest-growing economies in the world, many of which are in sub-Saharan Africa.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is a goal of the United States to further integrate sub-Saharan African countries into the global economy, stimulate economic development in Africa, and diversify sources of growth in sub-Saharan Africa.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To that end, implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization would strengthen regional integration efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to economic growth in the region.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elimination of barriers to trade and investment in sub-Saharan Africa, including high tariffs, forced localization requirements, restrictions on investment, and customs barriers, will create opportunities for workers, businesses, farmers, and ranchers in the United States and sub-Saharan African countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s102/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elimination of such barriers will improve utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and strengthen regional and global integration, accelerate economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, and enhance the trade relationship between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506B of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">African Growth and Opportunity Act.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(g) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(g)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of regional apparel article program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(b)(3)(A) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">11 succeeding</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">21 succeeding</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)(II), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of third-country fabric program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(c)(1) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s103/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS OF RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506A(b)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations performed in one or more such beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries shall be applied in determining such percentage.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability to Articles Receiving Duty-Free Treatment Under Title V of Trade Act of 1974.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506A(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of origin under this title.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exceptions set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) shall also apply to any article described in section 503(a)(1) that is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of any determination to provide duty-free treatment with respect to such article.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2466a">19 U.S.C. 2466a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may proclaim such modifications as may be necessary to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) to add the special tariff treatment symbol “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">D</quotedText>” in the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Special</quotedText>” subcolumn of the HTS for each article classified under a heading or subheading with the special tariff treatment symbol “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A</quotedText>” or “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A*</quotedText>” in the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Special</quotedText>” subcolumn of the HTS.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s104/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2466a">19 U.S.C. 2466a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to any article described in section 503(b)(1)(B) through (G) of the Trade Act of 1974 that is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country and that is imported into the customs territory of the United States on or after the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MONITORING AND REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing Compliance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If the President</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not terminate the designation of a country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under subparagraph (A) unless, at least 60 days before the termination of such designation, the President notifies Congress and notifies the country of the President’s intention to terminate such designation, together with the considerations entering into the decision to terminate such designation.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential Tariff Treatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential Tariff Treatment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment provided for any article described in subsection (b)(1) of this section or section 112 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the President determines that withdrawing, suspending, or limiting such duty-free treatment would be more effective in promoting compliance by the country with the requirements described in subsection (a)(1) than terminating the designation of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under paragraph (1) unless, at least 60 days before such withdrawal, suspension, or limitation, the President notifies Congress and notifies the country of the President’s intention to withdraw, suspend, or limit such duty-free treatment, together with the considerations entering into the decision to terminate such designation.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and Public Comments on Eligibility Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a), as so amended, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s105/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and Public Comments on Eligibility Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a)(2), the President shall publish annually in the Federal Register a notice of review and request for public comments on whether beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries are meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility criteria set forth in section 502 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public hearing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Trade Representative shall, not later than 30 days after the date on which the President publishes the notice of review and request for public comments under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold a public hearing on such review and request for public comments; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish in the Federal Register, before such hearing is held, notice of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time and place of such hearing; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time and place at which such public comments will be accepted.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petition process.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the President shall establish a process to allow any interested person, at any time, to file a petition with the Office of the United States Trade Representative with respect to the compliance of any country listed in section 107 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act with the eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of such Act and the eligibility criteria set forth in section 502 of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of petitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall take into account all petitions filed pursuant to subparagraph (A) in making determinations of compliance under subsections (a)(3)(A) and (c) and in preparing any reports required by this title as such reports apply with respect to beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Out-of-cycle reviews.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, at any time, initiate an out-of-cycle review of whether a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country is making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in paragraph (1). The President shall give due consideration to petitions received under paragraph (3) in determining whether to initiate an out-of-cycle review under this subparagraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before initiating an out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A), the President shall notify and consult with Congress.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consequences of review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, pursuant to an out-of-cycle review conducted under subparagraph (A), the President determines that a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country does not meet the requirements set forth in section 104(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)), the President shall, subject to the requirements of subsections (a)(3)(B) and (c)(2), terminate the designation of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment with respect to articles from the country.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After each out-of-cycle review conducted under subparagraph (A) with respect to a country, the President shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the review and any determination of the President to terminate the designation of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment with respect to articles from the country under subparagraph (C).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiation of out-of-cycle reviews for certain countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recognizing that concerns have been raised about the compliance with section 104(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)) of some beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, the President shall initiate an out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A) with respect to South Africa, the most developed of the beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, and other beneficiary countries as appropriate, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROMOTION OF THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 103 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3702) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting the role of women in social, political, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s106/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(a)(1)(A) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for men and women</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rights</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BIENNIAL AGOA UTILIZATION STRATEGIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries should develop utilization strategies on a biennial basis in order to more effectively and strategically utilize benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (in this section referred to as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">AGOA utilization strategies</quotedText>”);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States trade capacity building agencies should work with, and provide appropriate resources to, such sub-Saharan African countries to assist in developing and implementing biennial AGOA utilization strategies; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as appropriate, and to encourage greater regional integration, the United States Trade Representative should consider requesting the Regional Economic Communities to prepare biennial AGOA utilization strategies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is further the sense of Congress that biennial AGOA utilization strategies should identify strategic needs and priorities to bolster utilization of benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. To that end, biennial AGOA utilization strategies should—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review potential exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and identify opportunities and obstacles to increased trade and investment and enhanced poverty reduction efforts;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify obstacles to regional integration that inhibit utilization of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">set out a plan to take advantage of opportunities and address obstacles identified in paragraphs (1) and (2), improve awareness of the African Growth and Opportunity Act as a program that enhances exports to the United States, and utilize United States Agency for International Development regional trade hubs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">set out a strategy to promote small business and entrepreneurship; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminate obstacles to regional trade and promote greater utilization of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and establish a plan to promote full regional implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is further the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each beneficiary sub-Saharan African country should publish on an appropriate Internet website of such country public versions of its AGOA utilization strategy; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s107/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Trade Representative should publish on the Internet website of the Office of the United States Trade Representative public versions of all AGOA utilization strategies described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3701">19 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEEPENING AND EXPANDING TRADE AND INVESTMENT TIES BETWEEN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND THE UNITED STATES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It is the policy of the United States to continue to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s108/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seek to deepen and expand trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, including through the negotiation of accession by sub-Saharan African countries to the World Trade Organization and the negotiation of trade and investment framework agreements, bilateral investment treaties, and free trade agreements, as such agreements have the potential to catalyze greater trade and investment, facilitate additional investment in sub-Saharan Africa, further poverty reduction efforts, and promote economic growth;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s108/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seek to negotiate agreements with individual sub-Saharan African countries as well as with the Regional Economic Communities, as appropriate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s108/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote full implementation of commitments made under the WTO Agreement (as such term is defined in section 2(9) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(9)) because such actions are likely to improve utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and promote trade and investment and because regular review to ensure continued compliance helps to maximize the benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s108/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the negotiation of trade agreements that cover substantially all trade between parties to such agreements and, if other countries seek to negotiate trade agreements that do not cover substantially all trade, continue to object in all appropriate forums.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13 of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (19 U.S.C. 3701 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall identify not fewer than 10 eligible sub-Saharan African countries as having the greatest</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, through the Secretary of Agriculture, shall identify eligible sub-Saharan African countries that have</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and complying with sanitary and phytosanitary rules of the United States</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, complying with sanitary and phytosanitary rules of the United States, and developing food safety standards</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">20</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">from those countries</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, particularly from businesses and sectors that engage women farmers and entrepreneurs,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s109/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure adequate coordination of similar activities of agencies of the United States Government relating to agricultural technical assistance for sub-Saharan Africa.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3705">19 U.S.C. 3705 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the trade and investment relationship between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries and on the implementation of this title and the amendments made by this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the status of trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa, including information on leading exports to the United States from sub-Saharan African countries.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any changes in eligibility of sub-Saharan African countries during the period covered by the report.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed analysis of whether each such beneficiary sub-Saharan African country is continuing to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility criteria set forth in section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the status of regional integration efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of United States trade capacity building efforts.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other initiatives related to enhancing the trade and investment relationship between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Potential Trade Agreements Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies sub-Saharan African countries that have a expressed an interest in entering into a free trade agreement with the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluates the viability and progress of such sub-Saharan African countries and other sub-Saharan African countries toward entering into a free trade agreement with the United States; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes a plan for negotiating and concluding such agreements, which includes the elements described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 116(b)(2) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s110/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reporting requirements of this section shall cease to have any force or effect after September 30, 2025.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s111" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703), as amended by section 106, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s111/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) In General.—</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s111/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s112" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3701">19 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s112/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Beneficiary sub-saharan african country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary sub-Saharan African country</term>” means a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country described in subsection (e) of section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (as redesignated by this Act).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tI/s112/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sub-saharan african country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sub-Saharan African country</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 107 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2465) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2465">19 U.S.C. 2465 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to articles entered on or after the 30th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive application for certain liquidations and reliquidations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law and subject to subparagraph (B), any entry of a covered article to which duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.) would have applied if the entry had been made on July 31, 2013, that was made—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">after July 31, 2013; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the effective date specified in paragraph (1),</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry occurred on the effective date specified in paragraph (1).</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requests.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A liquidation or reliquidation may be made under subparagraph (A) with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act that contains sufficient information to enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to locate the entry; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of amounts owed.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry of a covered article under subparagraph (A) shall be paid, without interest, not later than 90 days after the date of the liquidation or reliquidation (as the case may be).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered article.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered article</quotedText>” means an article from a country that is a beneficiary developing country under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.) as of the effective date specified in paragraph (1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s201/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enter; entry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enter</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entry</quotedText>” include a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN COTTON ARTICLES AS ELIGIBLE ARTICLES ONLY FOR LEAST-DEVELOPED BENEFICIARY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 503(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain cotton articles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the President may designate as an eligible article or articles under subsection (a)(1)(B) only for countries designated as least-developed beneficiary developing countries under section 502(a)(2) cotton articles classifiable under subheading 5201.00.18, 5201.00.28, 5201.00.38, 5202.99.30, or 5203.00.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2463">19 U.S.C. 2463 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF COMPETITIVE NEED LIMITATION AND WAIVER UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES EXPORTED TO THE UNITED STATES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2014. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of applying and administering subsections (c)(2) and (d) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463) with respect to an article described in subsection (b) of this section, subsections (c)(2) and (d) of section 503 of such Act shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1</quotedText>” each place such date appears.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Article Described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article described in this subsection is an article of a beneficiary developing country that is designated by the President as an eligible article under subsection (a) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463) and with respect to which a determination described in subsection (c)(2)(A) of such section was made with respect to exports (directly or indirectly) to the United States of such eligible article during calendar year 2014 by the beneficiary developing country.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN LUGGAGE AND TRAVEL ARTICLES FOR DUTY-FREE TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 503(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s204/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraphs (4) and (5)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s204/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Footwear</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in paragraph (5), footwear</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tII/s204/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain luggage and travel articles.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) or (E) of paragraph (1), the President may designate the following as eligible articles under subsection (a):</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Articles classifiable under subheading 4202.11.00, 4202.12.40, 4202.21.60, 4202.21.90, 4202.22.15, 4202.22.45, 4202.31.60, 4202.32.40, 4202.32.80, 4202.92.15, 4202.92.20, 4202.92.45, or 4202.99.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Articles classifiable under statistical reporting number 4202.12.2020, 4202.12.2050, 4202.12.8030, 4202.12.8070, 4202.22.8050, 4202.32.9550, 4202.32.9560, 4202.91.0030, 4202.91.0090, 4202.92.3020, 4202.92.3031, 4202.92.3091, 4202.92.9026, or 4202.92.9060 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as such statistical reporting numbers are in effect on the date of the enactment of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703a) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(v)(I), by amending item (cc) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">60 percent or more during the 1-year period beginning on December 20, 2017, and each of the 7 succeeding 1-year periods.”</content> </item></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the table, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">succeeding 11 1-year periods</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">16 succeeding 1-year periods</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 19, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 19, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">11 succeeding 1-year periods</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">16 succeeding 1-year periods</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">11 succeeding 1-year periods</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">16 succeeding 1-year periods</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIII/s301/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s401" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2101">19 U.S.C. 2101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 U.S.C. 2271 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Snapback.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 233 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-40; 125 Stat. 416) is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 U.S.C. 2271</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Certain Provisions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on December 31, 2013, and as amended by this title, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply to petitions for certification filed under chapter 2, 3, or 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after such date of enactment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s402/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 U.S.C. 2271</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this title, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a provision of chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, the reference shall be considered to be made to a provision of any such chapter, as in effect on December 31, 2013.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 U.S.C. 2271 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Termination Provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 236(a)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall not exceed</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall not exceed $450,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2021.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 246(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorizations of Appropriations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 245(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 255(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2345(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2012 and 2013</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2015 through 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s403/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trade adjustment assistance for farmers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 298(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401g(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2012 and 2013</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2015 through 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance Measures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 239(j) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2311(j)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Data Reporting</headingText></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Performance Measures</headingText></quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a quarterly</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an annual</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">data</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">measures</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">core</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that promote efficiency and effectiveness</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assistance program</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Core indicators described</headingText></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Indicators of performance</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Primary indicators of performance described.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The primary indicators of performance referred to in paragraph (1)(A) shall consist of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage and number of workers who received benefits under the trade adjustment assistance program who are in unsubsidized employment during the second calendar quarter after exit from the program;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage and number of workers who received benefits under the trade adjustment assistance program and who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth calendar quarter after exit from the program;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the median earnings of workers described in subclause (I);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage and number of workers who received benefits under the trade adjustment assistance program who, subject to clause (ii), obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation in the program or within 1 year after exit from the program; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage and number of workers who received benefits under the trade adjustment assistance program who, during a year while receiving such benefits, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable gains in skills toward such a credential or employment.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indicator relating to credential.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of clause (i)(IV), a worker who received benefits under the trade adjustment assistance program who obtained a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted for purposes of that clause only if the worker, in addition to obtaining such a diploma or its recognized equivalent, has obtained or retained employment or is in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential within 1 year after exit from the program.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">data</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">measures</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">quarterly</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">annual</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">data</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">measures</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility of state performance reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, on an annual basis, make available (including by electronic means), in an easily understandable format, the reports of cooperating States or cooperating State agencies required by paragraph (1) and the information contained in those reports.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collection and Publication of Data.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 249B of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2323) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enrolled in</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">who received</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">complete</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exited</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">who were enrolled in</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including who received</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">complete</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exited</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">complete</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exit</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The average cost per worker of receiving training approved under section 236.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The percentage of workers who received training approved under section 236 and obtained unsubsidized employment in a field related to that training.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">quarterly</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">annual</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The median earnings of workers described in section 239(j)(2)(A)(i)(III) during the second calendar quarter after exit from the program, expressed as a percentage of the median earnings of such workers before the calendar quarter in which such workers began receiving benefits under this chapter.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reports required under section 239(j);”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a quarterly</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an annual</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s404/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recognized Postsecondary Credential Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 247 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2319) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">recognized postsecondary credential</quotedText>’ means a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by a State or the Federal Government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="405">SEC. 405. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2319">19 U.S.C. 2319</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICABILITY OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trade adjustment assistance for workers.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petitions filed on or after january 1, 2014, and before date of enactment.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certifications of workers not certified before date of enactment.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria if a determination has not been made.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor has not made a determination with respect to whether to certify a group of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in clause (iii), the Secretary shall make that determination based on the requirements of section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reconsideration of denials of certifications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary made a determination not to certify a group of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in clause (iii), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconsider that determination; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the group of workers meets the requirements of section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment, certify the group of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petition described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A petition described in this clause is a petition for a certification of eligibility for a group of workers filed under section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after January 1, 2014, and before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility for benefits.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), a worker certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be eligible, on and after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to receive benefits only under the provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of maximum benefits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Benefits received by a worker described in clause (i) under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 before the date of the enactment of this Act shall be included in any determination of the maximum benefits for which the worker is eligible under the provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petitions filed before january 1, 2014.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A worker certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance pursuant to a petition filed under section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or before December 31, 2013, shall continue to be eligible to apply for and receive benefits under the provisions of chapter 2 of title II of such Act, as in effect on December 31, 2013.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying separations with respect to petitions filed within 90 days of date of enactment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 223(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before January 1, 2014</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">more than one year before the date of the petition on which such certification was granted</quotedText>” for purposes of determining whether a worker is eligible to apply for adjustment assistance pursuant to a petition filed under section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after the date of the enactment of this Act and on or before the date that is 90 days after such date of enactment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trade adjustment assistance for firms.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification of firms not certified before date of enactment.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria if a determination has not been made.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce has not made a determination with respect to whether to certify a firm as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall make that determination based on the requirements of section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reconsideration of denial of certain petitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary made a determination not to certify a firm as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconsider that determination; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the firm meets the requirements of section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment, certify the firm as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petition described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A petition described in this subparagraph is a petition for a certification of eligibility filed by a firm or its representative under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after January 1, 2014, and before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification of firms that did not submit petitions between january 1, 2014, and date of enactment.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce shall certify a firm described in subparagraph (B) as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, if the firm or its representative files a petition for a certification of eligibility under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 not later than 90 days after such date of enactment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Firm described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A firm described in this subparagraph is a firm that the Secretary determines would have been certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the firm or its representative had filed a petition for a certification of eligibility under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 on a date during the period beginning on January 1, 2014, and ending on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s405/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provisions of chapter 3 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment, had been in effect on that date during the period described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUNSET PROVISIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Prior Law.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (b), beginning on July 1, 2021, the provisions of chapters 2, 3, 5, and 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.), as in effect on January 1, 2014, shall be in effect and apply, except that in applying and administering such chapters—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">paragraph (1) of section 231(c) of that Act shall be applied and administered as if subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of that paragraph were not in effect;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 233 of that Act shall be applied and administered—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104-week period</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104-week period</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">130-week period)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">65</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">52</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">78-week period</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">52-week period</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by applying and administering subsection (g) as if it read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of Trade Readjustment Allowances To Complete Training.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in order to assist an adversely affected worker to complete training approved for the worker under section 236 that leads to the completion of a degree or industry-recognized credential, payments may be made as trade readjustment allowances for not more than 13 weeks within such period of eligibility as the Secretary may prescribe to account for a break in training or for justifiable cause that follows the last week for which the worker is otherwise entitled to a trade readjustment allowance under this chapter if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">payment of the trade readjustment allowance for not more than 13 weeks is necessary for the worker to complete the training;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the worker participates in training in each such week; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the worker—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has substantially met the performance benchmarks established as part of the training approved for the worker;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is expected to continue to make progress toward the completion of the training; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will complete the training during that period of eligibility.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 245(a) of that Act shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2022</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2007</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 246(b)(1) of that Act shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2022</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the date that is 5 years</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 256(b) of that Act shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, and $4,000,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2007</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 298(a) of that Act shall be applied and administered by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each of the fiscal years</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2007</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 285 of that Act shall be applied and administered—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2022</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2007</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/a/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by applying and administering subsection (b) as if it read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Assistance.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance for firms.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), assistance may not be provided under chapter 3 after June 30, 2022.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), any assistance approved under chapter 3 pursuant to a petition filed under section 251 on or before June 30, 2022, may be provided—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent the recipient of the assistance is otherwise eligible to receive such assistance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Farmers.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), assistance may not be provided under chapter 6 after June 30, 2022.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), any assistance approved under chapter 6 on or before June 30, 2022, may be provided—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent the recipient of the assistance is otherwise eligible to receive such assistance.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of chapters 2, 3, 5, and 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply on and after July 1, 2021, with respect to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">workers certified as eligible for trade adjustment assistance benefits under chapter 2 of title II of that Act pursuant to petitions filed under section 221 of that Act before July 1, 2021;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">firms certified as eligible for technical assistance or grants under chapter 3 of title II of that Act pursuant to petitions filed under section 251 of that Act before July 1, 2021; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s406/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agricultural commodity producers certified as eligible for technical or financial assistance under chapter 6 of title II of that Act pursuant to petitions filed under section 292 of that Act before July 1, 2021.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="407">SEC. 407. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 U.S.C. 35</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of section 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before January 1, 2014</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before January 1, 2020</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Credit for Coverage Under a Qualified Health Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (g) of section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (13); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply to any taxpayer for any eligible coverage month unless such taxpayer elects the application of this section for such month.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing and applicability of election.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as the Secretary may provide—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an election to have this section apply for any eligible coverage month in a taxable year shall be made not later than the due date (including extensions) for the return of tax for the taxable year; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any election for this section to apply for an eligible coverage month shall apply for all subsequent eligible coverage months in the taxable year and, once made, shall be irrevocable with respect to such months.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination with premium tax credit.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible coverage month to which the election under paragraph (11) applies shall not be treated as a coverage month (as defined in section 36B(c)(2)) for purposes of section 36B with respect to the taxpayer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination with advance payments of premium tax credit.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a taxpayer who makes the election under paragraph (11) with respect to any eligible coverage month in a taxable year or on behalf of whom any advance payment is made under section 7527 with respect to any month in such taxable year—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year shall be increased by the excess, if any, of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of any advance payments made on behalf of the taxpayer under section 1412 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and section 7527 for months during such taxable year, over</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of the credits allowed under this section (determined without regard to paragraph (1)) and section 36B (determined without regard to subsection (f)(1) thereof) for such taxable year; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 36B(f)(2) shall not apply with respect to such taxpayer for such taxable year, except that if such taxpayer received any advance payments under section 7527 for any month in such taxable year and is later allowed a credit under section 36B for such taxable year, then section 36B(f)(2)(B) shall be applied by substituting the amount determined under clause (i) for the amount determined under section 36B(f)(2)(A).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Advance Payment Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7527">26 U.S.C. 7527</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">August 1, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 7527(e) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">occurring</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“occurring—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prior to the first month for which an advance payment is made on behalf of such individual under subsection (a).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual Insurance Treated as Qualified Health Insurance Without Regard to Enrollment Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (J) of section 35(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance if the eligible individual</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For purposes of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance. For purposes of</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (J) of section 35(e)(1) of such Code, as amended by paragraph (1), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">insurance (other than coverage enrolled in through an Exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act).</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (m) of section 6501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, 35(g)(11)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30D(e)(4)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 U.S.C. 35 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage months in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans available on individual market for use of tax credit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (d)(2) shall apply to coverage months in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 35(g)(11)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this title), an election to apply section 35 of such Code to an eligible coverage month (as defined in section 35(b) of such Code) (and not to claim the credit under section 36B of such Code with respect to such month) in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2013, and before the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be made at any time on or after such date of enactment and before the expiration of the 3-year period of limitation prescribed in section 6511(a) with respect to such taxable year; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/f/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be made on an amended return.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tIV/s407/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 U.S.C. 35 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Outreach.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as possible after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor (or such Secretaries’ delegates) and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or the Director’s delegate) shall carry out programs of public outreach, including on the Internet, to inform potential eligible individuals (as defined in section 35(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of the extension of the credit under section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the availability of the election to claim such credit retroactively for coverage months beginning after December 31, 2013.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY LAWS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1654">19 U.S.C. 1654 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Trade Enforcement Effectiveness Act</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COOPERATE WITH A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN A PROCEEDING. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 776 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677e) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and by moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the right;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Adverse Inferences.—If</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Adverse Inferences.—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under this title, may use</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“under this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may use”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">facts otherwise available. Such adverse inference may include</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“facts otherwise available; and</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not required to determine, or make any adjustments to, a countervailable subsidy rate or weighted average dumping margin based on any assumptions about information the interested party would have provided if the interested party had complied with the request for information.</content> </subparagraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Potential sources of information for adverse inferences.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An adverse inference under paragraph (1)(A) may include”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Corroboration of Secondary Information.—When the</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Corroboration of Secondary Information.—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), when the”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The administrative authority and the Commission shall not be required to corroborate any dumping margin or countervailing duty applied in a separate segment of the same proceeding.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s502/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsidy Rates and Dumping Margins in Adverse Inference Determinations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the administering authority uses an inference that is adverse to the interests of a party under subsection (b)(1)(A) in selecting among the facts otherwise available, the administering authority may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a countervailing duty proceeding—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use a countervailable subsidy rate applied for the same or similar program in a countervailing duty proceeding involving the same country; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if there is no same or similar program, use a countervailable subsidy rate for a subsidy program from a proceeding that the administering authority considers reasonable to use; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an antidumping duty proceeding, use any dumping margin from any segment of the proceeding under the applicable antidumping order.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discretion to apply highest rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the administering authority may apply any of the countervailable subsidy rates or dumping margins specified under that paragraph, including the highest such rate or margin, based on the evaluation by the administering authority of the situation that resulted in the administering authority using an adverse inference in selecting among the facts otherwise available.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No obligation to make certain estimates or address certain claims.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the administering authority uses an adverse inference under subsection (b)(1)(A) in selecting among the facts otherwise available, the administering authority is not required, for purposes of subsection (c) or for any other purpose—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to estimate what the countervailable subsidy rate or dumping margin would have been if the interested party found to have failed to cooperate under subsection (b)(1) had cooperated; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to demonstrate that the countervailable subsidy rate or dumping margin used by the administering authority reflects an alleged commercial reality of the interested party.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION OF MATERIAL INJURY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of Profitability of Domestic Industries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 771(7) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(7)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of profitability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission may not determine that there is no material injury or threat of material injury to an industry in the United States merely because that industry is profitable or because the performance of that industry has recently improved.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation of Impact on Domestic Industry in Determination of Material Injury.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subclause (I) of section 771(7)(C)(iii) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(7)(C)(iii)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actual and potential decline in output, sales, market share, gross profits, operating profits, net profits, ability to service debt, productivity, return on investments, return on assets, and utilization of capacity,”</content> </subclause></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Captive Production.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 771(7)(C)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(7)(C)(iv)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subclause (I), by striking the comma and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subclause (II), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and</quotedText>” and inserting a comma; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s503/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subclause (III).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICULAR MARKET SITUATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Ordinary Course of Trade.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 771(15) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(15)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Situations in which the administering authority determines that the particular market situation prevents a proper comparison with the export price or constructed export price.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Normal Value.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 773(a)(1)(B)(ii)(III) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677b(a)(1)(B)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in such other country.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Constructed Value.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 773(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677b(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">business</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">trade</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s504/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the flush text at the end and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“For purposes of paragraph (1), if a particular market situation exists such that the cost of materials and fabrication or other processing of any kind does not accurately reflect the cost of production in the ordinary course of trade, the administering authority may use another calculation methodology under this subtitle or any other calculation methodology. For purposes of paragraph (1), the cost of materials shall be determined without regard to any internal tax in the exporting country imposed on such materials or their disposition that is remitted or refunded upon exportation of the subject merchandise produced from such materials.”</content></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISTORTION OF PRICES OR COSTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s505/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigation of Below-Cost Sales.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 773(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677b(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasonable grounds to believe or suspect.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a review conducted under section 751 involving a specific exporter, there are reasonable grounds to believe or suspect that sales of the foreign like product have been made at prices that are less than the cost of production of the product if the administering authority disregarded some or all of the exporter’s sales pursuant to paragraph (1) in the investigation or, if a review has been completed, in the most recently completed review.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requests for information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In an investigation initiated under section 732 or a review conducted under section 751, the administering authority shall request information necessary to calculate the constructed value and cost of production under subsections (e) and (f) to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe or suspect that sales of the foreign like product have been made at prices that represent less than the cost of production of the product.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s505/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prices and Costs in Nonmarket Economies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 773(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677b(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discretion to disregard certain price or cost values.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In valuing the factors of production under paragraph (1) for the subject merchandise, the administering authority may disregard price or cost values without further investigation if the administering authority has determined that broadly available export subsidies existed or particular instances of subsidization occurred with respect to those price or cost values or if those price or cost values were subject to an antidumping order.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REDUCTION IN BURDEN ON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTARY RESPONDENTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 782(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677m(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and by moving such clauses, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the right;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and by moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the right;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Investigations and Reviews.—In</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Investigations and Reviews.—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), as designated by paragraph (3), by amending subparagraph (B), as redesignated by paragraph (2), to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of exporters or producers subject to the investigation or review is not so large that any additional individual examination of such exporters or producers would be unduly burdensome to the administering authority and inhibit the timely completion of the investigation or review.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tV/s506/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of unduly burdensome.—</heading><chapeau 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Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3438), the amendments made by this title shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES </heading><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 601 repealed by section 912(a) of Public Law 114–125.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DUTY TREATMENT OF PROTECTIVE ACTIVE FOOTWEAR. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Protective Active Footwear.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff 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</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staged Rate Reductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in calendar year 2016, the staged reductions in special rates of duty proclaimed before the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for subheading 6402.91.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be applied to subheading 6402.91.42 of such Schedule, as added by subsection (b)(1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for subheading 6402.99.90 of such Schedule shall be applied to subheading 6402.99.32 of such Schedule, as added by subsection (b)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section and the amendments made by this section shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take effect on the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVI/s602/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after such 15th day.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVII/s701" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON CONTRIBUTION OF TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS TO REDUCING POVERTY AND ELIMINATING HUNGER. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report assessing the contribution of the trade preference programs of the United States, including the Generalized System of Preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), and the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.), to the reduction of poverty and the elimination of hunger.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OFFSETS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s801" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CUSTOMS USER FEES EXTENSION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s801/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13031(j)(3)(A) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2024</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 7, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s801/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">19 U.S.C. 3805 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate for Merchandise Processing Fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503 of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112-41; 125 Stat. 460) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s802" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL CUSTOMS USER FEES EXTENSION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s802/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s802/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2024</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s802/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fees may be charged under paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a) during the period beginning on July 29, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2025.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s802/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s805">19 U.S.C. 805 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate for Merchandise Processing Fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503 of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112-41; 125 Stat. 460) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Further Additional Period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the period beginning on July 15, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2025, section 13031(a)(9) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(a)(9)) shall be applied and administered—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by substituting ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">0.3464</quotedText>’ for ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">0.21</quotedText>’; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(i), by substituting ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">0.3464</quotedText>’ for ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">0.21</quotedText>’.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 803 was repealed by section 41118 of division D of Public Law 115-123.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYEE STATEMENT REQUIRED TO CLAIM CERTAIN EDUCATION TAX BENEFITS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">American Opportunity Credit, Hope Scholarship Credit, and Lifetime Learning Credit.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s25A">26 U.S.C. 25A</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 25A(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payee statement requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, no credit shall be allowed under this section unless the taxpayer receives a statement furnished under section 6050S(d) which contains all of the information required by paragraph (2) thereof.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement received by dependent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 25A(g)(3) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and</quotedText>”, and by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement described in paragraph (8) and received by such individual shall be treated as received by the taxpayer.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deduction for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 222(d) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7), and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payee statement requirement.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, no deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) unless the taxpayer receives a statement furnished under section 6050S(d) which contains all of the information required by paragraph (2) thereof.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement received by dependent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The receipt of the statement referred to in subparagraph (A) by an individual described in subsection (c)(3) shall be treated for purposes of subparagraph (A) as received by the taxpayer.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6050S">26 U.S.C. 6050S</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Required To Be Provided on Payee Statement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6050S(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information required by subsection (b)(2).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s804/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s25A">26 U.S.C. 25A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s805" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL RULE FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNABLE TO COLLECT TINS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT TO HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION AND RELATED EXPENSES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s805/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6724 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Returns of Educational Institutions Related to Higher Education Tuition and Related Expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No penalty shall be imposed under section 6721 or 6722 solely by reason of failing to provide the TIN of an individual on a return or statement required by section 6050S(a)(1) if the eligible educational institution required to make such return contemporaneously makes a true and accurate certification under penalty of perjury (and in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary) that it has complied with standards promulgated by the Secretary for obtaining such individual’s TIN.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s805/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6724">26 U.S.C. 6724 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns required to be made, and statements required to be furnished, after December 31, 2015.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE CORRECT INFORMATION RETURNS AND PROVIDE PAYEE STATEMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6721(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction where correction in specified period.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Correction within 30 days.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6721(b)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$30</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText 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style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” (prior to amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6721">26 U.S.C. 6721</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lower limitation for persons with gross receipts of not more than $5,000,000.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6721(d)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$75,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$175,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” (prior to amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty in case of intentional disregard.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6721(e) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” in paragraph (3)(A) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure To Furnish Correct Payee Statements.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6722(a)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction Where Correction in Specified Period.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Correction within 30 days.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6722(b)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$30</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failures corrected on or before august 1.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6722(b)(2) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$60</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” (prior to amendment by clause (i)) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lower Limitation for Persons With Gross Receipts of Not More Than $5,000,000.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6722(d)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$75,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$175,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/3/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500,000</quotedText>” (prior to amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6722">26 U.S.C. 6722</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty in Case of Intentional Disregard.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6722(e) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/e/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500,000</quotedText>” in paragraph (3)(A) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$3,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s806/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6722">26 U.S.C. 6722 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to returns and statements required to be filed after December 31, 2015.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s807" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHILD TAX CREDIT NOT REFUNDABLE FOR TAXPAYERS ELECTING TO EXCLUDE FOREIGN EARNED INCOME FROM TAX. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s807/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for taxpayers excluding foreign earned income.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year if such taxpayer elects to exclude any amount from gross income under section 911 for such taxable year.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s807/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s24">26 U.S.C. 24 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s808" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COVERAGE AND PAYMENT FOR RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s808/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coverage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1861(s)(2)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)(F)) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including such renal dialysis services furnished on or after January 1, 2017, by a renal dialysis facility or provider of services paid under section 1881(b)(14) to an individual with acute kidney injury (as defined in section 1834(r)(2))</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/114/27/tVIII/s808/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="r">“(r) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment for Renal Dialysis Services for Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of renal dialysis services (as defined in subparagraph (B) of section 1881(b)(14)) furnished under this part by a renal dialysis facility or provider of services paid under such section during a year (beginning with 2017) to an individual with acute kidney injury (as defined in paragraph (2)), the amount of payment under this part for such services shall be the base rate for renal dialysis services determined for such year under such section, as adjusted by any applicable geographic adjustment factor applied under subparagraph (D)(iv)(II) of such section and may be adjusted by the Secretary (on a budget neutral basis for payments under this paragraph) by any other adjustment factor under subparagraph (D) of such section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual with acute kidney injury defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">individual with acute kidney injury</quotedText>’ means an individual who has acute loss of renal function and does not receive renal dialysis services for which payment is made under section 1881(b)(14).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section>