[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 12558-12742]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

  SA 2352. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 256, strike lines 5 through 13 and insert the 
     following:
       (2) in subsection (c)(1)(C), by inserting ``in a state of 
     good repair'' after ``equipment and facilities''.
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  SA 2353. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 11201 (relating to credits for untaxed 
     transportation fuels).

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  SA 2354. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 257, strike line 14 and all that follows 
     through page 258, line 3, and insert the following:
       (2) in subsection (d)(2)(A)--
       (A) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end;
       (B) by striking clause (iv); and
       (C) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv);
       On page 258, line 4, strike ``(4)'' and insert ``(3)''.
       On page 260, line 10, strike ``(5)'' and insert ``(4)''.
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  SA 2355. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       In subsection (d)(3)(A) of section 31203 (relating to 
     consolidated research prospectus and strategic plan), strike 
     clauses (iii) through (vi) and insert the following:
       (iii) preserving the environment;
       (iv) improving mobility;
       (v) preserving the existing transportation system;
       (vi) improving the durability and extending the life of 
     transportation infrastructure; and
       (vii) improving goods movement;
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  SA 2356. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 321, strike line 8 and all that follows 
     through ``Transportation.'' on page 322, line 5.
       On page 726, strike line 17 and all that follows through 
     ``(7)'' on line 20 and insert ``(6)''.
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  SA 2357. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title LXII of division F, add the following:

     SEC. 62___. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 87-532.

       Public Law 87-532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended--
       (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)--
       (A) by inserting ``and its successors and assigns,'' after 
     ``State of Texas'';
       (B) by inserting ``consisting of not more than 14 lanes'' 
     after ``approaches thereto''; and
       (C) by striking ``and for a period of sixty-six years from 
     the date of completion of such bridge,'';
       (2) in section 2, by inserting ``and its successors and 
     assigns,'' after ``companies'';
       (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, 
     and 6, respectively;
       (4) by inserting after section 2 the following:

     ``SEC. 3. RIGHTS OF STARR-CAMARGO BRIDGE COMPANY AND 
                   SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

       ``(a) In General.--The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its 
     successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges 
     granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and 
     assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 
     471, chapter 466).
       ``(b) Requirement.--In exercising the rights and privileges 
     granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge 
     Company and its successors and assigns shall act in 
     accordance with--
       ``(1) just compensation requirements;
       ``(2) public proceeding requirements; and
       ``(3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of 
     the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of 
     the State of Texas.''; and
       (5) in section 4 (as redesignated)--
       (A) by inserting ``and its successors and assigns,'' after 
     ``such company'';
       (B) by striking ``or'' after ``public agency'';
       (C) by inserting ``or to a corporation,'' after 
     ``international bridge authority or commission,''; and
       (D) by striking ``or commission'' after ``agency, 
     authority,'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``commission, or corporation''.
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  SA 2358. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52204 and insert the following:

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     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.

       (a) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Test Drawdown and Sale 
     Notification and Definition Change.--
       (1) Notice to congress.--Section 161(g) of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241(g)) is amended by 
     striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
       ``(8) Notice to congress.--
       ``(A) Prior notice.--Not less than 14 days before the date 
     on which a test is carried out under this subsection, the 
     Secretary shall notify both Houses of Congress of the test.
       ``(B) Emergency.--The prior notice requirement in 
     subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the Secretary determines 
     that an emergency exists which requires a test to be carried 
     out, in which case the Secretary shall notify both Houses of 
     Congress of the test as soon as possible.
       ``(C) Detailed description.--
       ``(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     on which a test is completed under this subsection, the 
     Secretary shall submit to both Houses of Congress a detailed 
     description of the test.
       ``(ii) Report.--A detailed description submitted under 
     clause (i) may be included as part of a report made to the 
     President and Congress under section 165.''.
       (2) Definition change.--Section 3(8)(C)(iii) of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6202(8)(C)(iii)) is 
     amended by striking ``sabotage or an act of God'' and 
     inserting ``sabotage, an act of terrorism, or an act of 
     God''.
       (b) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Mission Readiness 
     Optimization.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall--
       (1) complete a long-range strategic review of the Strategic 
     Petroleum Reserve; and
       (2) develop and submit to Congress a proposed action plan, 
     including a proposed implementation schedule, that--
       (A) specifies near- and long-term roles of the Strategic 
     Petroleum Reserve relative to the energy and economic 
     security goals and objectives of the United States;
       (B) describes whether existing legal authorities that 
     govern the policies, configuration, and capabilities of the 
     Strategic Petroleum Reserve are adequate to ensure that the 
     Strategic Petroleum Reserve can meet the current and future 
     energy and economic security goals and objectives of the 
     United States;
       (C) identifies the configuration and performance 
     capabilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and 
     recommends an action plan to achieve the optimal --
       (i) capacity, location, and composition of petroleum 
     products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and
       (ii) storage and distributional capabilities; and
       (D) estimates the resources required to attain and maintain 
     the long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness of 
     the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
       (c) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization.--
       (1) Reaffirmation of policy.--Congress reaffirms the 
     continuing strategic importance and need for the Strategic 
     Petroleum Reserve as found and declared in section 151 of the 
     Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231).
       (2) Spr petroleum account.--Section 167(b) of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6247(b)) is amended to 
     read as follows:
       ``(b) Obligation of Funds for the Acquisition, 
     Transportation, and Injection of Petroleum Products Into SPR 
     and for Other Purposes.--
       ``(1) Purposes.--Amounts in the Account may be obligated by 
     the Secretary of Energy for--
       ``(A) the acquisition, transportation, and injection of 
     petroleum products into the Reserve;
       ``(B) test sales of petroleum products from the Reserve;
       ``(C) the drawdown, sale, and delivery of petroleum 
     products from the Reserve;
       ``(D) the construction, maintenance, repair, and 
     replacement of storage facilities and related facilities; and
       ``(E) carrying out non-Reserve projects needed to enhance 
     the energy security of the United States by increasing the 
     resilience, reliability, safety, and security of energy 
     supply, transmission, storage, or distribution 
     infrastructure.
       ``(2) Amounts.--Amounts in the Account may be obligated by 
     the Secretary of Energy for purposes of paragraph (1), in the 
     case of any fiscal year--
       ``(A) subject to section 660 of the Department of Energy 
     Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7270), in such aggregate amounts 
     as may be appropriated in advance in appropriations Acts; and
       ``(B) notwithstanding section 660 of the Department of 
     Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7270), in an aggregate 
     amount equal to the aggregate amount of the receipts to the 
     United States from the sale of petroleum products in any 
     drawdown and a distribution of the Reserve under section 161, 
     including--
       ``(i) a drawdown and distribution carried out under 
     subsection (g) of that section; or
       ``(ii) from the sale of petroleum products under section 
     160(f).
       ``(3) Availability of funds.--Funds available to the 
     Secretary of Energy for obligation under this subsection may 
     remain available without fiscal year limitation.''.
       (3) Definition of related facility.--Section 152(8) of the 
     Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6232(8)) is 
     amended by inserting ``terminals,'' after ``reservoirs,''.
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  SA 2359. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52204 and insert the following:

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE; 
                   CLARIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX TREATMENT OF OIL 
                   SANDS.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall 
     drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve--
       (A) 7,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (B) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (C) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (D) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (E) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.
       (c) Clarification of Oil Sands as Crude Oil for Excise Tax 
     Purposes.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 4612(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(1) Crude oil.--The term `crude oil' includes crude oil 
     condensates, natural gasoline, synthetic petroleum, any 
     bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen 
     or bituminous mixture, and any oil derived from kerogen-
     bearing sources.''.
       (2) Technical amendment.--Paragraph (2) of section 4612(a) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``from a well located''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to oil and petroleum products received, entered, 
     used, or exported during calendar quarters beginning more 
     than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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  SA 2360. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52204 and insert the following:

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE; 
                   CLARIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX TREATMENT OF OIL 
                   SANDS.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall 
     drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve--
       (A) 3,560,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (B) 4,450,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (C) 7,120,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (D) 7,120,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (E) 8,900,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2022;
       (F) 14,250,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (G) 22,250,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (H) 22,250,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.

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       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.
       (c) Clarification of Oil Sands as Crude Oil for Excise Tax 
     Purposes.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 4612(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(1) Crude oil.--The term `crude oil' includes crude oil 
     condensates, natural gasoline, synthetic petroleum, any 
     bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen 
     or bituminous mixture, and any oil derived from kerogen-
     bearing sources.''.
       (2) Technical amendment.--Paragraph (2) of section 4612(a) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``from a well located''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to oil and petroleum products received, entered, 
     used, or exported during calendar quarters beginning more 
     than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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  SA 2361. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52204 and insert the following:

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE; 
                   CLARIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX TREATMENT OF OIL 
                   SANDS.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsections (b) and (d), the Secretary of Energy 
     shall drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum 
     Reserve--
       (A) 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (B) 5,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (C) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (D) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (E) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (F) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (G) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (H) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.
       (c) Clarification of Oil Sands as Crude Oil for Excise Tax 
     Purposes.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 4612(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(1) Crude oil.--The term `crude oil' includes crude oil 
     condensates, natural gasoline, synthetic petroleum, any 
     bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen 
     or bituminous mixture, and any oil derived from kerogen-
     bearing sources.''.
       (2) Technical amendment.--Paragraph (2) of section 4612(a) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``from a well located''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to oil and petroleum products received, entered, 
     used, or exported during calendar quarters beginning more 
     than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (d) Reduction of Drawdown and Sale.--The Secretary of 
     Energy shall reduce the number of barrels of crude oil 
     required to be sold for any fiscal year pursuant to 
     subsection (a) by the total number of barrels with a 
     cumulative fair market value equal to the projected increase 
     in revenue for such fiscal year attributable to the 
     amendments made by subsection (c).
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  SA 2362. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division F, add the following:

     SEC. 6____. KING COVE ROAD LAND EXCHANGE.

       (a) Finding.--Congress finds that the land exchange 
     required under this section (including the designation of the 
     road corridor and the construction of the road along the road 
     corridor) is in the public interest.
       (b) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Federal land.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``Federal land'' means the 
     approximately 206 acres of Federal land located within the 
     Refuge as depicted on the map entitled ``Project Area Map'' 
     and dated September 2012.
       (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes the 131 
     acres of Federal land in the Wilderness, which shall be used 
     for the road corridor along which the road is to be 
     constructed in accordance with subsection (c)(2).
       (2) Non-federal land.--The term ``non-Federal land'' means 
     the approximately 43,093 acres of land owned by the State as 
     depicted on the map entitled ``Project Area Map'' and dated 
     September 2012.
       (3) Refuge.--The term ``Refuge'' means the Izembek National 
     Wildlife Refuge in the State.
       (4) Road corridor.--The term ``road corridor'' means the 
     road corridor designated under subsection (c)(2)(A).
       (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Interior.
       (6) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Alaska.
       (7) Wilderness.--The term ``Wilderness'' means the Izembek 
     Wilderness designated by section 702(6) of the Alaska 
     National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note; Public Law 96-487).
       (c) Land Exchange Required.--
       (1) In general.--If the State offers to convey to the 
     Secretary all right, title, and interest of the State in and 
     to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall convey to the 
     State all right, title, and interest of the United States in 
     and to the Federal Land.
       (2) Use of federal land.--The Federal land shall be 
     conveyed to the State for the purposes of--
       (A) designating a road corridor through the Refuge; and
       (B) constructing a noncommercial single-lane gravel road 
     along the road corridor between the cities of King Cove and 
     Cold Bay in the State to provide access to emergency medical 
     services via the all-weather airport in Cold Bay.
       (3)  Valuation, appraisals, and equalization.--
       (A) In general.--The value of the Federal land and the non-
     Federal land to be exchanged under this section--
       (i) shall be equal, as determined by appraisals conducted 
     in accordance with subparagraph (B); or
       (ii) if not equal, shall be equalized in accordance with 
     subparagraph (C).
       (B) Appraisals.--
       (i) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary and State shall select 
     an appraiser to conduct appraisals of the Federal land and 
     non-Federal land.
       (ii) Requirements.--The appraisals required under clause 
     (i) shall be conducted in accordance with nationally 
     recognized appraisal standards, including--

       (I) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land 
     Acquisitions; and
       (II) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal 
     Practice.

       (C) Equalization.--
       (i) Surplus of federal land.--If the final appraised value 
     of the Federal land exceeds the final appraised value of the 
     non-Federal land to be conveyed under the land exchange under 
     this section, the value of the Federal land and non-Federal 
     land shall be equalized--

       (I) by conveying additional non-Federal land in the State 
     to the Secretary, subject to the approval of the Secretary;
       (II) by the State making a cash payment to the United 
     States; or
       (III) by using a combination of the methods described in 
     subclauses (I) and (II).

       (ii) Surplus of non-federal land.--If the final appraised 
     value of the non-Federal land exceeds the final appraised 
     value of the Federal land to be conveyed under the land 
     exchange under this section, the value of the Federal land 
     and non-Federal land shall be equalized by the State 
     adjusting the acreage of the non-Federal land to be conveyed.
       (iii) Amount of payment.--Notwithstanding section 206(b) of 
     the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 
     1716(b)), the Secretary may accept a payment under clause 
     (i)(II) in excess of 25 percent of the value of the Federal 
     land conveyed.

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       (4) Administration.--On completion of the exchange of 
     Federal land and non-Federal land under this section--
       (A) the boundary of the Wilderness shall be modified to 
     exclude the Federal land; and
       (B) the non-Federal land shall be--
       (i) added to the Wilderness; and
       (ii) administered in accordance with--

       (I) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
       (II) other applicable laws.

       (5) Deadline.--The land exchange under this section shall 
     be completed not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act.
       (d) Route of Road Corridor.--The route of the road corridor 
     shall follow the southern road alignment as described in the 
     alternative entitled ``Alternative 2-Land Exchange and 
     Southern Road Alignment'' in the final environmental impact 
     statement entitled ``Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Land 
     Exchange/Road Corridor Final Environmental Impact Statement'' 
     and dated February 5, 2013.
       (e) Requirements Relating to Road.--The requirements 
     relating to usage, barrier cables, and dimensions and the 
     limitation on support facilities under subsections (a) and 
     (b) of section 6403 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act 
     of 2009 (Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1180) shall apply to 
     the road constructed in the road corridor.
       (f) Effect.--The exchange of Federal land and non-Federal 
     land under this section shall not constitute a major Federal 
     action for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2363. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR POLAR 
                   ICEBREAKERS.

       (a) Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 2306b of 
     title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
     enter into multiyear contracts for the procurement of two 
     heavy polar icebreakers and any systems and equipment 
     associated with those vessels.
       (b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of 
     the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in 
     fiscal year 2016, for advance procurement associated with the 
     vessels, systems, and equipment for which authorization to 
     enter into a multiyear contract is provided under subsection 
     (a).
       (c) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract 
     entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any 
     obligation of the United States to make a payment under the 
     contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2016 is subject 
     to the availability of appropriations or funds for that 
     purpose for such later fiscal year.
       (d) Memorandum of Agreement.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the 
     Navy and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast 
     Guard is operating shall enter into a memorandum of agreement 
     establishing a process by which the Coast Guard, in 
     concurrence with the Navy, shall--
       (1) identify the vessel specifications, capabilities, 
     systems, equipment, and other details required for the design 
     of heavy polar icebreakers capable of fulfilling Navy and 
     Coast Guard mission requirements, with the Coast Guard, as 
     the sole operator of United States Government polar 
     icebreaking assets, retaining final decision authority in the 
     establishment of vessel requirements;
       (2) oversee the construction of heavy polar icebreakers 
     authorized to be procured under this section; and
       (3) to the extent not adequately addressed in the 1965 
     Revised Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the 
     Navy and the Department of the Treasury on the Operation of 
     Icebreakers, transfer heavy polar icebreakers procured 
     through contracts authorized under this section from the Navy 
     to the Coast Guard to be maintained and operated by the Coast 
     Guard.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2364. Mr. CRAPO (for himself and Mr. Carper) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52203.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2365. Mr. ENZI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FOR TAX ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL 
                   FUEL.

       (a) Adjustment for Manufacturer Level Tax.--
       (1) In general.--Subpart A of part III of subchapter A of 
     chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     redesignating section 4084 as section 4085 and inserting 
     after section 4083 the following new section:

     ``SEC. 4084. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FOR GASOLINE, KEROSENE, AND 
                   DIESEL FUEL.

       ``(a) In General.--In the case of any calendar year 
     beginning after 2015, each of the specified amounts shall be 
     adjusted by an amount equal to--
       ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by
       ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by 
     substituting `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in 
     subparagraph (B) thereof.
       ``(b) Specified Amounts.--For purposes of subsection (a), 
     the specified amounts are--
       ``(1) the 18.3 cent amount under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i),
       ``(2) the 24.3 cent amount under section 
     4081(a)(2)(A)(iii), and
       ``(3) the 19.7 cent amount under section 4081(a)(2)(D).
       ``(c) Rounding.--If any amount as adjusted under subsection 
     (a) is not a multiple of 0.1 cents, such amount shall be 
     rounded to the next highest multiple of 0.1 cents.
       ``(d) Floor Stocks Tax.--
       ``(1) In general.--There is hereby imposed on any 
     applicable fuel held on an inflation adjustment date, by any 
     person a tax equal to--
       ``(A) the tax which would have been imposed under section 
     4081 on the day before such inflation adjustment date on such 
     applicable fuel had the most recent inflation adjustment 
     under subsection (a) been in effect at all times before such 
     inflation adjustment date, reduced by
       ``(B) the tax imposed under section 4081 on such applicable 
     fuel before such inflation adjustment date.
       ``(2) Liability for tax and method of payment.--
       ``(A) Liability for tax.--A person holding an applicable 
     fuel on an inflation adjustment date to which the tax imposed 
     by paragraph (1) applies shall be liable for such tax.
       ``(B) Method of payment.--The tax imposed by paragraph (1) 
     shall be paid in such manner as the Secretary shall 
     prescribe.
       ``(C) Time for payment.--The tax imposed by paragraph (1) 
     shall be paid on or before the date which is 3 months after 
     the inflation adjustment date.
       ``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection--
       ``(A) Held by a person.--An applicable fuel shall be 
     considered as `held by a person' if title thereto has passed 
     to such person (whether or not delivery to the person has 
     been made).
       ``(B) Applicable fuel.--The term `applicable fuel' means 
     gasoline (other than aviation gasoline), diesel fuel, and 
     kerosene.
       ``(C) Inflation adjustment date.--The term `inflation 
     adjustment date' means any date on which there is an increase 
     in tax by reason of an adjustment under subsection (a).
       ``(4) Exception for exempt uses.--The tax imposed by 
     paragraph (1) shall not apply to applicable fuel held by any 
     person exclusively for any use to the extent a credit or 
     refund of the tax imposed by section 4081 is allowable for 
     such use.
       ``(5) Exception for fuel held in vehicle tank.--No tax 
     shall be imposed by paragraph (1) on applicable fuel held in 
     the tank of a vehicle.''.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Section 4081(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by striking ``for `24.3 cents''' and 
     inserting ``for the dollar applicable thereunder.''
       (B) The table of sections for subpart A of part III of 
     subchapter A of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by redesignating the item relating to section 
     4084 as relating to section 4085 and by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 4083 the following new item:

``Sec. 4084. Inflation adjustment for gasoline, kerosene, and diesel 
              fuel.''.

       (b) Adjustment for Retail Tax.--Section 4041 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new subsection:
       ``(c) Inflation Adjustment for Certain Tax Rates.--
       ``(1) In general.--In the case of any calendar year 
     beginning after 2015, each of the specified amounts shall be 
     adjusted by an amount equal to--

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       ``(A) such amount, multiplied by
       ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by 
     substituting `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in 
     subparagraph (B) thereof.
       ``(2) Specified amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the 
     specified amounts are--
       ``(A) the 24.3 cent amount under subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii),
       ``(B) the 18.3 cent amount under subsection (a)(3),
       ``(C) the 9.15 cent amount under subsection (m)(1)(A)(i), 
     and
       ``(D) the 11.3 cent amount under subsection (m)(1)(A)(ii).
       ``(3) Rounding.--If any amount as adjusted under paragraph 
     (1) is not a multiple of 0.1 cents, such amount shall be 
     rounded to the next highest multiple of 0.1 cents.''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to fuel removed, entered, sold, or used after 
     December 31, 2015.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2366. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 14, strike line 15 and all that follows 
     through page 15, line 4, and insert the following:
       (A) Tribal transportation program.--For the tribal 
     transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United 
     States Code--
       (i) $466,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (ii) $476,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (iii) $486,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (iv) $496,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (v) $506,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (vi) $516,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       On page 17, line 20, strike ``$130,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$124,000,000''.
       Beginning on page 103, strike line 21 and all that follows 
     through page 104, line 5, and insert the following:

     SEC. 11024. TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT.

       Section 202 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``5 percent'';
       (2) in subsection (b)(3)(B)--
       (A) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) as 
     subclauses (I), (II), and (III), respectively, and indenting 
     appropriately;
       (B) in the matter preceding subclause (I) (as so 
     redesignated), by striking ``Tribal shares under this 
     program'' and inserting the following:
       ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), tribal shares 
     under this program''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(ii) Funding floor.--

       ``(I) Amount.--For each fiscal year, an Indian tribe shall 
     receive an amount under this program that is not less than 
     $75,000.
       ``(II) Calculation.--In calculating the amount under 
     subclause (I), the Secretary shall include any amounts 
     authorized for the Indian tribe under this subparagraph that 
     are not available for obligation due to a limitation on 
     obligations for the fiscal year''; and

       (3) in subsection (d)(2), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) by striking ``2 percent'' and inserting ``3 
     percent''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2367. Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Heller, Mrs. 
McCaskill, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle D of title XXXIV of division C, add 
     the following:

            PART IV--MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WHISTLEBLOWER ACT

     SEC. 34441. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Whistleblower Act''.

     SEC. 34442. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVES AND 
                   PROTECTIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 301 is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 30172. Whistleblower incentives and protections

       ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Covered action.--The term `covered action' means any 
     administrative or judicial action, including any related 
     administrative or judicial action, brought by the Secretary 
     or the Attorney General under this chapter that in the 
     aggregate results in monetary sanctions exceeding $1,000,000.
       ``(2) Monetary sanctions.--The term `monetary sanctions' 
     means monies, including penalties and interest, ordered or 
     agreed to be paid.
       ``(3) Original information.--The term `original 
     information' means information that--
       ``(A) is derived from the independent knowledge or analysis 
     of an individual;
       ``(B) is not known to the Secretary from any other source, 
     unless the individual is the original source of the 
     information; and
       ``(C) is not exclusively derived from an allegation made in 
     a judicial or an administrative action, in a governmental 
     report, a hearing, an audit, or an investigation, or from the 
     news media, unless the individual is a source of the 
     information.
       ``(4) Part supplier.--The term `part supplier' means a 
     manufacturer of motor vehicle equipment.
       ``(5) Successful resolution.--The term `successful 
     resolution' includes any settlement or adjudication of a 
     covered action.
       ``(6) Whistleblower.--The term `whistleblower' means any 
     employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part 
     supplier, or dealership who voluntarily provides to the 
     Secretary original information relating to any motor vehicle 
     defect, noncompliance, or any violation or alleged violation 
     of any notification or reporting requirement of this chapter 
     which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or 
     serious physical injury.
       ``(b) Awards.--
       ``(1) In general.--If the original information that a 
     whistleblower provided to the Secretary led to the successful 
     resolution of a covered action, the Secretary, subject to 
     subsection (c), may pay an award or awards to 1 or more 
     whistleblowers in an aggregate amount of not more than 30 
     percent, in total, of collected monetary sanctions.
       ``(2) Payment of awards.--Any amount payable under 
     paragraph (1) shall be paid from the monetary sanctions 
     collected, and any monetary sanctions so collected shall be 
     available for such payment.
       ``(c) Determination of Awards; Denial of Awards.--
       ``(1) Determination of awards.--
       ``(A) Discretion.--The determination of whether, to whom, 
     or in what amount to make an award shall be in the discretion 
     of the Secretary.
       ``(B) Criteria.--In determining an award made under 
     subsection (b), the Secretary shall take into consideration--
       ``(i) if appropriate, whether a whistleblower reported or 
     attempted to report the information internally to an 
     applicable motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or 
     dealership;
       ``(ii) the significance of the original information 
     provided by the whistleblower to the successful resolution of 
     the covered action;
       ``(iii) the degree of assistance provided by the 
     whistleblower and any legal representative of the 
     whistleblower in the covered action; and
       ``(iv) such additional factors as the Secretary considers 
     relevant.
       ``(2) Denial of awards.--No award under subsection (b) 
     shall be made--
       ``(A) to any whistleblower who is convicted of a criminal 
     violation related to the covered action for which the 
     whistleblower otherwise could receive an award under this 
     section;
       ``(B) to any whistleblower who, acting without direction 
     from an applicable motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, 
     or dealership, or agent thereof, deliberately causes or 
     substantially contributes to the alleged violation of a 
     requirement of this chapter;
       ``(C) to any whistleblower who submits information to the 
     Secretary that is based on the facts underlying the covered 
     action submitted previously by another whistleblower;
       ``(D) to any whistleblower who fails to provide the 
     original information to the Secretary in such form as the 
     Secretary may require by regulation; or
       ``(E) to any whistleblower who fails to report or attempt 
     to report the information internally to an applicable motor 
     vehicle manufacturer, parts supplier, or dealership, unless--
       ``(i) the whistleblower reasonably believed that such an 
     internal report would have resulted in retaliation, 
     notwithstanding section 30171(a); or
       ``(ii) the whistleblower reasonably believed that the 
     information--

       ``(I) was already internally reported;
       ``(II) was already subject to or part of an internal 
     inquiry or investigation; or
       ``(III) was otherwise already known to the motor vehicle 
     manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership.

       ``(d) Representation.--A whistleblower may be represented 
     by counsel.
       ``(e) No Contract Necessary.--No contract with the 
     Secretary is necessary for any whistleblower to receive an 
     award under subsection (b).
       ``(f) Protection of Whistleblowers; Confidentiality.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 30167, and 
     except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this 
     subsection, the Secretary, and any officer or employee of the 
     Department of Transportation, shall not disclose

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     any information, including information provided by a 
     whistleblower to the Secretary, which could reasonably be 
     expected to reveal the identity of a whistleblower, except in 
     accordance with the provisions of section 552a of title 5, 
     unless--
       ``(A) required to be disclosed to a defendant or respondent 
     in connection with a public proceeding instituted by the 
     Secretary or any entity described in paragraph (5);
       ``(B) the whistleblower provides prior written consent for 
     the information to be disclosed; or
       ``(C) the Secretary, or other officer or employee of the 
     Department of Transportation, receives the information 
     through another source, such as during an inspection or 
     investigation under section 30166, and has authority under 
     other law to release the information.
       ``(2) Redaction.--The Secretary, and any officer or 
     employee of the Department of Transportation, shall take 
     reasonable measures to not reveal the identity of the 
     whistleblower when disclosing any information under paragraph 
     (1).
       ``(3) Section 552(b)(3)(B).--For purposes of section 552 of 
     title 5, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be considered 
     a statute described in subsection (b)(3)(B) of that section.
       ``(4) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection is intended to 
     limit the ability of the Attorney General to present such 
     evidence to a grand jury or to share such evidence with 
     potential witnesses or defendants in the course of an ongoing 
     criminal investigation.
       ``(5) Availability to government agencies.--
       ``(A) In general.--Without the loss of its status as 
     confidential in the hands of the Secretary, all information 
     referred to in paragraph (1) may, in the discretion of the 
     Secretary, when determined by the Secretary to be necessary 
     or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and 
     in accordance with subparagraph (B), be made available to the 
     following:
       ``(i) The Department of Justice.
       ``(ii) An appropriate department or agency of the Federal 
     Government, acting within the scope of its jurisdiction.
       ``(B) Maintenance of information.--Each entity described in 
     subparagraph (A) shall maintain information described in that 
     subparagraph as confidential, in accordance with the 
     requirements in paragraph (1).
       ``(g) Provision of False Information.--A whistleblower who 
     knowingly and willfully makes any false, fictitious, or 
     fraudulent statement or representation, or who makes or uses 
     any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any 
     false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall 
     not be entitled to an award under this section and shall be 
     subject to prosecution under section 1001 of title 18.
       ``(h) Appeals.--
       ``(1) In general.--Any determination made under this 
     section, including whether, to whom, or in what amount to 
     make an award, shall be in the discretion of the Secretary.
       ``(2) Appeals.--Any determination made by the Secretary 
     under this section may be appealed by a whistleblower to the 
     appropriate court of appeals of the United States not later 
     than 30 days after the determination is issued by the 
     Secretary.
       ``(3) Review.--The court shall review the determination 
     made by the Secretary in accordance with section 706 of title 
     5.
       ``(i) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date 
     of enactment of the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, 
     the Secretary shall promulgate regulations on the 
     requirements of this section, consistent with this 
     section.''.
       (b) Rule of Construction.--
       (1) Original information.--Information submitted to the 
     Secretary of Transportation by a whistleblower in accordance 
     with the requirements of section 30172 of title 49, United 
     States Code, shall not lose its status as original 
     information solely because the whistleblower submitted the 
     information prior to the effective date of the regulations if 
     that information was submitted after the date of enactment of 
     this Act.
       (2) Awards.--A whistleblower may receive an award under 
     section 30172 of title 49, United States Code, regardless of 
     whether the violation underlying the covered action occurred 
     prior to the date of enactment of this Act, and may receive 
     an award prior to the Secretary of Transportation 
     promulgating the regulations under section 30172(i) of that 
     title.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--The table of contents of 
     subchapter IV of chapter 301 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

``30172. Whistleblower incentives and protections.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2368. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       In section 12204 (relating to highway trust fund 
     transparency and accountability), strike the section heading 
     and designation and all that follows through the end of 
     paragraph (2) of section 104(g) of title 23, United States 
     Code (as added by section 12204) and insert the following:

     SEC. 12204. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND AND HIGHWAY INVESTMENT TREND 
                   TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

       (a) In General.--Section 104 of title 23, United States 
     Code is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(g) Report on State Highway Expenditure Trends.--Not 
     later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the DRIVE 
     Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall use existing 
     data sources to prepare and submit to Congress a report that 
     describes--
       ``(1) State government expenditures on highways, by State, 
     for the most recent 10-year period; and
       ``(2) for each State, the amount, expressed in a 
     percentage, of all expenditures for highways in the State for 
     the most recent 10-year period that were funded by the State 
     government.
       ``(h) Highway Trust Fund Transparency and Accountability 
     Report.--
       ``(1) Publicly available report.--Not later than 180 days 
     after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act and quarterly 
     thereafter, the Secretary shall compile data in accordance 
     with this subsection on the use of Federal-aid highway 
     program funds made available under this title.
       ``(2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     reports required under subsection (g) and this subsection are 
     made available in a user-friendly manner on the public 
     website of the Department of Transportation and can be 
     searched and downloaded by users of the website.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2369. Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. Nelson) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 19, strike lines 1 through 4.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2370. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 583, strike lines 8 through 15, and insert the 
     following:
       (1)(A) a court or other judicial or administrative 
     authority having jurisdiction authorizes the retrieval of the 
     data; and
       (B) after access, to the extent that retrieved data is 
     submitted as evidence, the data is subject to the standards 
     for admission into evidence required by that court or other 
     judicial or administrative authority;
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2371. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Grassley, Ms. 
Heitkamp, Mr. Thune, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Brown, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Casey, 
and Mr. Enzi) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to 
the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division F, add the following:

     SEC. 62____. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
                   BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN.

       (a) Definitions.--Section 281 of the Agricultural Marketing 
     Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (7);
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), 
     (8), and (9) as paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and 
     (7), respectively; and
       (3) in paragraph (1)(A) (as redesignated by paragraph 
     (2))--
       (A) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:
       ``(i) muscle cuts of lamb and venison;'';

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       (B) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:
       ``(ii) ground lamb and ground venison;'';
       (C) in clause (vi), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (D) by striking clause (viii); and
       (E) by redesignating clauses (ix), (x), and (xi) as clauses 
     (viii), (ix), and (x), respectively.
       (b) Notice of Country of Origin.--Section 282 of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638a) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and 
     inserting ``subsections (b) and (c)''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``beef, lamb, 
     pork, chicken,''; and inserting ``lamb,'';
       (ii) in subparagraphs (A) through (D), by striking ``beef, 
     lamb, pork, chicken,'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``lamb,''; and
       (iii) in subparagraph (E)--

       (I) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Ground beef, 
     pork, lamb, chicken,'' and inserting ``Ground lamb,''; and
       (II) by striking ``ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb, 
     ground chicken,'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``ground lamb,'';

       (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as 
     subsections (d) through (g), respectively;
       (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) Voluntary Designation of Country of Origin for Beef, 
     Pork, and Chicken.--
       ``(1) Definition of packer.--In this subsection, the term 
     `packer' has the meaning given the term in section 201 of the 
     Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 191)).
       ``(2) Voluntary designation.--As determined by the 
     Secretary, a packer of beef, pork, or chicken may voluntarily 
     designate any raw single-ingredient beef, pork, or chicken 
     intended for retail sale as exclusively having a United 
     States country of origin only if the beef, pork, or chicken 
     meets the requirements of clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of 
     subsection (a)(2)(A).
       ``(3) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall ensure compliance 
     with paragraph (2) in the same manner as the Secretary 
     ensures compliance with subsection (a)(2)(A).
       ``(4) Savings clause.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     nothing in this paragraph affects any other Federal marketing 
     or regulatory program or similar State initiative.
       ``(B) United states country of origin.--No Federal agency, 
     State, or political establishment of a State may establish or 
     enforce a statute or administrative action that provides for 
     the labeling of any beef, pork, or chicken intended for 
     retail sale as exclusively having a United States country of 
     origin in a manner that is less stringent than, or otherwise 
     inconsistent with, the requirements of paragraph (2) and 
     subsection (a)(2)(A).''; and
       (4) in paragraph (2) of subsection (g) (as redesignated by 
     paragraph (2))--
       (A) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); and
       (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as 
     subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2372. Mr. HOEVEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 522, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:

     SEC. 32612. USED PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE CONSUMER PROTECTION.

       (a) In General.--Section 30120 is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``(k) Limitation on Sale or Lease of Used Passenger Motor 
     Vehicles.--(1) A dealer may not sell or lease a used 
     passenger motor vehicle to a purchaser, other than for 
     resale, until--
       ``(A) the dealer clearly and conspicuously notifies the 
     purchaser or lessee, using a printout of VIN-specific results 
     from the look-up established by the Secretary pursuant to 
     section 31301 of the MAP-21 (49 U.S.C. 30166 note), of any 
     notifications of a defect or noncompliance under subsection 
     (b) or (c) of section 30118 with respect to the vehicle that 
     have not been remedied; and
       ``(B) the purchaser or lessee acknowledges, in writing, the 
     receipt of the such notification.
       ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if--
       ``(A) the defect or noncompliance is remedied in accordance 
     with this section before delivery under the sale or lease; or
       ``(B) notification of the defect or noncompliance is 
     required under section 30118(b), but enforcement of the order 
     is set aside in a civil action to which section 30121(d) 
     applies.
       ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a dealer if the 
     recall information regarding a used passenger motor vehicle 
     was not accessible at the time of the sale or lease using the 
     means established by the Secretary under section 31301 of the 
     MAP-21.
       ``(4) Notwithstanding section 30102(a)(1), in this 
     subsection--
       ``(A) the term `dealer' means a person that sold at least 
     10 motor vehicles to consumers during the most recent 12-
     month period; and
       ``(B) the term `used passenger motor vehicle' means a 
     passenger motor vehicle that has previously been purchased 
     other than for resale.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made under subsection 
     (a) shall take effect on the date that is 18 months after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2373. Mrs. CAPITO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title LXII of division F, add the following:

     SEC. 62002. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN SANCTIONS UNDER CLEAN 
                   AIR ACT.

       (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be 
     appropriated pursuant to this Act shall be subject to any 
     sanction under section 179(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 
     U.S.C. 7509(b)(1)) based on the failure of a State to comply 
     with any proposed, modified, or final rule described in 
     subsection (b).
       (b) Description of Rule.--A rule referred to in subsection 
     (a) is--
       (1) any proposed or final rule to address carbon dioxide 
     emissions from existing sources that are fossil fuel-fired 
     electric utility generating units under section 111 of the 
     Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411), including any final rule that 
     succeeds--
       (A) the proposed rule entitled ``Carbon Pollution Emission 
     Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility 
     Generating Units'' (79 Fed. Reg. 34830 (June 18, 2014)); or
       (B) the supplemental proposed rule entitled ``Carbon 
     Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary 
     Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-
     Jurisdictional Partnerships'' (79 Fed. Reg. 65482 (November 
     4, 2014));
       (2) any proposed or final rule, in whole or in part, under 
     section 111 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411) that 
     establishes a standard of performance for emissions of any 
     greenhouse gas from any new source, modified source, or 
     reconstructed source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric 
     utility generating unit; or
       (3) any national primary or secondary ambient air quality 
     standard for ozone that is lower than the standard 
     established under section 50.15 of title 40, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2015).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2374. Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. Blunt) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 429, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:

     SEC. 32009. INTERIM HIRING STANDARD.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a person acting as--
       (A) a shipper, except for an individual shipper (as defined 
     in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code), or a 
     consignee;
       (B) a broker, a freight forwarder, or a household goods 
     freight forwarder (as such terms are defined in section 13102 
     of title 49, United States Code);
       (C) a non-vessel-operating common carrier, an ocean freight 
     forwarder, or an ocean transportation intermediary (as such 
     terms are defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States 
     Code);
       (D) an indirect air carrier authorized to operate under a 
     Standard Security Program approved by the Transportation 
     Security Administration;
       (E) a customs broker licensed in accordance with section 
     111.2 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations;
       (F) an interchange motor carrier subject to paragraphs 
     (1)(B) and (2) of section 13902(i); or
       (G) a warehouse (as defined in Article 7-102(13) of the 
     Uniform Commercial Code).
       (2) Motor carrier.--The term ``motor carrier'' means a 
     motor carrier or a household goods motor carrier (as such 
     terms are defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States 
     Code) that is subject to Federal motor carrier financial 
     responsibility and safety regulations.

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       (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States, 
     a political subdivision of any such State, any intrastate 
     agency, any other political agency of 2 or more States, the 
     District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the 
     Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
     Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
       (b) National Hiring Standards for Motor Carriers.--
       (1) National standard.--Before tendering a shipment, but 
     not more than 35 days before the pickup of a shipment by the 
     hired motor carrier, an entity shall verify that the motor 
     carrier, at the time of such verification--
       (A) is registered with and authorized by the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration to operate as a motor carrier 
     or household goods motor carrier, if applicable;
       (B) has the minimum insurance coverage required by Federal 
     law; and
       (C)(i) before the safety fitness determination regulations 
     are issued, does not have an unsatisfactory safety fitness 
     determination issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration in force at the time of such verification; or
       (ii) beginning on the date that safety fitness 
     determination regulations are implemented, does not have a 
     safety fitness rating issued by the Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration under such regulations that is the 
     equivalent of the unsatisfactory fitness rating referred to 
     in clause (i).
       (2) Interim use of data.--
       (A) In general.--Only evidence of an entity's compliance 
     with paragraph (1) may be admitted as evidence or otherwise 
     used in a civil action for damages resulting from a claim of 
     negligent selection or retention of such motor carrier 
     against the entity.
       (B) Excluded evidence.--All other motor carrier data 
     created or maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration, including safety measurement system data or 
     analysis of such data, may not be admitted into evidence in a 
     case or proceeding in which it is asserted or alleged that an 
     entity's selection or retention of a motor carrier was 
     negligent.
       (C) Cessation of effectiveness.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
     cease to be effective on the date of completion of the 
     certification under section 32003.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2375. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 103, strike line 21 and all that follows 
     through page 104, line 5, and insert the following:

     SEC. 11024. TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT.

       Section 202 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``5 percent'';
       (2) in subsection (b)(3)(B)--
       (A) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) as 
     subclauses (I), (II), and (III), respectively, and indenting 
     appropriately;
       (B) in the matter preceding subclause (I) (as so 
     redesignated), by striking ``Tribal shares under this 
     program'' and inserting the following:
       ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), tribal shares 
     under this program''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(ii) Funding floor.--For each fiscal year, an Indian 
     tribe shall receive an amount under this program that is not 
     less than $75,000.''; and
       (3) in subsection (d)(2), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) by striking ``2 percent'' and inserting ``3 
     percent''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2376. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. WAIVER OF REPAYMENT OF PASSENGER FERRY GRANT FUNDS.

       Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Matanuska-
     Susitna Borough shall not be required to repay to the 
     Secretary of Transportation any amounts disbursed to the 
     Matanuska-Susitna Borough during the period beginning on 
     January 1, 2002 and ending on the date of enactment of this 
     Act under Federal Transit Administration grants numbered AK-
     03-0037, AK-04-0007, and AK-55-0002.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2377. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 889, strike lines 3 and 4 and insert the following:
       ``(E) improves roadways or railways vital to national 
     energy security, including facilitation of the 
     commercialization of stranded natural gas reserves;
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2378. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       In section 11009 (relating to flexibility for certain rural 
     road and bridge projects), add at the end the following:
       (d) Evacuation Roads.--A rural road or rural bridge project 
     under this section may include an evacuation road located in 
     an area subject to serious risk of being inundated by ocean 
     or river storm events.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2379. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       In section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
     Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2031; 119 Stat. 1213) (as 
     amended by section 11204 (relating to high priority corridors 
     on the National Highway System)), add at the end the 
     following:
       ``(83) The Alaska Railroad Corridor and the Alaska Highway 
     from the Canadian border to Haines, Alaska.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2380. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 170, after line 24, insert the following:

     SEC. 11210. DESIGNATED PROJECTS.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following 
     definitions apply:
       (1) Earmarked amount.--The term ``earmarked amount'' 
     means--
       (A) congressionally directed spending, as defined in rule 
     XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, identified in a 
     prior law, report, or joint explanatory statement, that was 
     authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than 10 
     fiscal years prior to the fiscal year in which this Act 
     becomes effective, and administered by the Administrator of 
     the Federal Highway Administration; and
       (B) a congressional earmark, as defined in rule XXI of the 
     Rules of the House of Representatives identified in a prior 
     law, report, or joint explanatory statement, that was 
     authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than 10 
     fiscal years prior to the fiscal year in which this Act 
     becomes effective, and administered by the Administrator of 
     the Federal Highway Administration.
       (2) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the 
     term in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code.
       (3) Territory.--The term ``territory'' has the meaning 
     given the term in section 165(c) of title 23, United States 
     Code.
       (b) Authority.--A State or territory may use any earmarked 
     amount and any associated obligation limitation for any 
     project eligible under sections 133(b) or 165 of title 23, 
     United States Code, respectively.
       (c) Terms.--
       (1) Notification.--The State transportation agency for the 
     State or territory for which the earmarked amount was 
     originally designated or directed shall--

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       (A) notify the Secretary of the intent of the State 
     transportation agency to use authority under this section; 
     and
       (B) submit to the Secretary a report not later than 
     September 30, 2016, identifying the earmarked amount, and 
     associated obligation limitation, to be used and the projects 
     to which the funding would be applied.
       (2) Period of availability.--Notwithstanding the original 
     period of availability of the earmarked amount and associated 
     obligation limitation, the funds and associated obligation 
     limitation shall remain available for obligation for a period 
     of 3 fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the 
     Secretary is notified under paragraph (1).
       (3) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
     project carried out with funds made available under this 
     section shall be the same as originally associated with the 
     earmark.
       (d) Limitations.--
       (1) In general.--The authority under subsection (b) may be 
     exercised only--
       (A) after September 30, 2016; and
       (B)(i) for those projects or activities that have obligated 
     less than 10 percent of the amount made available for 
     obligation as of the date of enactment of this Act; or
       (ii) for those projects with unexpended balances of funds 
     for which the earmarked amount that was originally designated 
     or directed has been closed and for which payments have been 
     made under a final voucher.
       (2) Geographic area.--
       (A) In general.--The earmarked amount and associated 
     obligation limitation shall only be applied to projects 
     within the same general geographic area within 50 miles and 
     within the boundaries of the State or territory for which the 
     earmarked amount was originally designated or directed, in 
     consultation with the relevant metropolitan planning 
     organization, if applicable.
       (B) Exception.--A State or territory may apply the 
     earmarked amount and associated obligation limitation, to a 
     project in any area of the State or territory if the State or 
     territory certifies that the project for which the earmarked 
     amount was originally designated or directed has been 
     completed and payments have been made under a final voucher.
       (e) Report to Congress.--Not later than December 16, 2016, 
     the Secretary shall submit a consolidated report of the 
     information provided by States and territories under this 
     section to--
       (1) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
       (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
     Representatives;
       (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
     Senate; and
       (4) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
     the House of Representatives.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2381. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 14, strike lines 11 and 12 and insert the 
     following:
     title 23, United States Code--
       (A) $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $650,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $700,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019, 2020, and 
     2021.
       On page 17, strike lines 1 through 10 and insert the 
     following:
       (b) Assistance for Major Projects Program.--There are 
     authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of the 
     Treasury to carry out the assistance for major projects 
     program under section 171 of title 23, United States Code--
       (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (5) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (6) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       On page 17, line 11, strike ``(b)'' and insert ``(c)''.
       On page 19, line 13, strike ``(c)'' and insert ``(d)''.
       On page 24, line 21, strike ``(d)'' and insert ``(e)''.
       On page 215, strike lines 7 through 13 and insert the 
     following:
       (6) by striking paragraph (15) and inserting the following:
       ``(15) Rural infrastructure project.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `rural infrastructure project' 
     means a surface transportation infrastructure project located 
     in an area that is outside of an urbanized area with a 
     population greater than 150,000 individuals, as determined by 
     the Bureau of the Census.
       ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `rural infrastructure project' 
     includes--
       ``(i) the portion of a project--

       ``(I) that lies both within and outside of the urbanized 
     area described in subparagraph (A); and
       ``(II) for which not more than 50 percent of the estimated 
     eligible project costs are attributable to the portion 
     outside of the urbanized area described in subparagraph (A); 
     and

       ``(ii) a project--

       ``(I) that lies both within and outside of the urbanized 
     area described in subparagraph (A); and
       ``(II) for which more than 50 percent of the estimated 
     eligible project costs are attributable to the portion 
     outside of the urbanized area described in subparagraph 
     (A).'';

       On page 216, strike lines 19 and 20 and insert the 
     following:
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``this 
     chapter'' and inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (II) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:

       ``(ii) adequate coverage requirements to ensure repayment, 
     which shall--

       ``(I) be defined by the Secretary using an average ratio of 
     net revenues to TIFIA debt service credit assistance; and
       ``(II) include separate adequate coverage requirements, as 
     defined by the Secretary, if the Federal credit instrument 
     is--

       ``(aa) the senior debt; or
       ``(bb) subordinate debt.''; and

       (III) in clause (iv), by striking ``$75,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$150,000,000''; and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$75,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$150,000,000'';
       On page 219, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
       (E) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
       ``(8) Letters of interest and applications where obligor 
     will be identified later.--A State, local government, agency 
     or instrumentality of a State or local government, or public 
     authority may submit to the Secretary a letter of interest 
     under paragraph (1) or an application under paragraph (4), 
     under which a private party to a public-private partnership 
     will be--
       ``(A) the obligor; and
       ``(B) identified later through completion of a procurement 
     and selection of the private party.'';
       On page 219, line 3, strike ``(E)'' and insert ``(F)''.
       On page 219, strike lines 7 through 18 and insert the 
     following:
       (G) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following:
       ``(10) Project readiness.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     to be eligible for assistance under the TIFIA program, the 
     applicant shall demonstrate that the public agency process 
     for contracting for project construction or major equipment 
     acquisition--
       ``(i) commenced prior to the application for credit 
     assistance; and
       ``(ii) is continuing or completed.
       On page 220, strike lines 8 and 9 and insert the following:
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``letter of interest 
     and'' before ``application process''; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
       On page 221, line 3, strike ``and'' at the end.
       On page 221, strike lines 4 and 5 and insert the following:
       (4) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
       ``(d) Letter of Interest and Application Processing 
     Procedures.--
       ``(1) Letter of interest.--
       ``(A) In general.--A letter of interest shall provide the 
     Secretary with sufficient information to determine actual 
     satisfaction of the eligibility requirements other than 
     creditworthiness, and a reasonable expectation of 
     creditworthiness, and the Secretary shall not require any 
     other information other than the information described in 
     section 601(a).
       ``(B) Due diligence materials.--
       ``(i) In general.--An applicant shall submit--

       ``(I) a letter of interest; and
       ``(II) a preliminary rating opinion letter, a working 
     financial model, and a traffic and revenue study, if 
     applicable.

       ``(ii) Materials not submitted.--If an applicant does not 
     submit the items described in clause (i)(II), the Secretary 
     may--

       ``(I) require that the applicant submit those items in 
     order to establish a reasonable expectation of 
     creditworthiness; or
       ``(II) defer receipt and evaluation of those items to the 
     application stage.

       ``(C) Notice of complete letter of interest.--Not later 
     than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a 
     letter of interest under subparagraph (B), the Secretary 
     shall provide to the applicant a written notice that states 
     whether--
       ``(i) the letter of interest is complete; or
       ``(ii) additional information or materials are needed to 
     complete the eligibility determination, including 
     identification of the additional information or materials 
     requested.
       ``(2) Response to letter of interest.--Not later than 60 
     days after the date on which, in the determination of the 
     Secretary, all items required under subparagraph (B) have 
     been received, the Secretary

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     shall provide to the applicant a written notice that states 
     that--
       ``(A)(i) the project is eligible or reasonably expected to 
     meet eligibility requirements; and
       ``(ii) the applicant has the opportunity to submit an 
     application; or
       ``(B) the project is ineligible, and identifies weaknesses 
     and clarifications that should be addressed in a future 
     application.''.
       (5) in subsection (e), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program''; and
       (6) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(f) Traffic and Revenue Studies.--The Secretary shall 
     issue guidance on practices and standards for traffic and 
     revenue studies acceptable for determining creditworthiness 
     of the Federal credit instrument secured by toll revenues, 
     including for managed lane projects.''.
       On page 225, line 12, strike ``and'' at the end.
       On page 225, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:
       (C) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) Limitations.--
       ``(i) Eligible uses.--To the maximum extent practicable, 
     the Secretary shall use amounts made available under this 
     paragraph to obligate funds for eligible purposes.
       ``(ii) Limitations.--The Secretary may not carry out a 
     redistribution under this paragraph--

       ``(I) for any fiscal year in which such redistribution 
     would adversely impact the receipt of credit assistance by a 
     qualified project within such fiscal year; or
       ``(II) if the budget authority determined to be necessary 
     to cover all requests for credit assistance pending before 
     the Department of Transportation on April 1 would reduce the 
     uncommitted balance of funds below the threshold established 
     in subparagraph (A).''; and

       On page 225, line 13, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(D)''.
       On page 225, strike lines 15 through 18 and insert the 
     following:
       (h) Reports to Congress.--Section 609 of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``this chapter (other than section 610)'' 
     each place it appears and inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``from project 
     sponsors''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2), in each of clauses (ii) and (iii), by 
     inserting ``letter of interest or'' before ``application'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Monthly Status Reports.--
       ``(1) In general.--On a monthly basis, the Secretary shall 
     publish on the website for the TIFIA program a current status 
     report on all letters of interest and applications received 
     for assistance under the TIFIA program.
       ``(2) Inclusions.--Each status report under paragraph (1) 
     shall include, at a minimum, with respect to each project 
     included in the status report--
       ``(A) the name of the party submitting the letter of 
     interest or application;
       ``(B) the name of the project;
       ``(C) the date the letter of interest or application was 
     received;
       ``(D) the estimated project eligible costs;
       ``(E) the type of credit assistance sought;
       ``(F) the amount of assistance sought;
       ``(G) the anticipated fiscal year and quarter for closing 
     of the credit assistance;
       ``(H) the expected sources of funds to be pledged to repay 
     the credit assistance;
       ``(I) the subsidy amount or, if not yet known, the 
     estimated subsidy amount;
       ``(J) the status of the credit assistance (eligibility 
     review, credit review, application review, negotiation, 
     closing);
       ``(K) a description of Credit Council actions, if any;
       ``(L) a copy of the letter of interest and application;
       ``(M) a copy of the preliminary term sheet and final term 
     sheet; and
       ``(N) a copy of any executed Federal credit instruments.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2382. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 159, line 22, insert ``112 Stat. 190;'' after ``105 
     Stat. 2032;''
       On page 160, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
       (B) in paragraph (18)(D)--
       (i) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(iv) include Texas State Highway 44 from United States 
     Route 59 at Freer, Texas, to Texas State Highway 358.''; and
       On page 160, line 5, strike ``(B)'' and insert ``(C)''.
       On page 160, line 17, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(D)''.
       On page 161, strike line 2 and insert the following:
     ``City, Carteret County, North Carolina.
       ``(83) The Central Texas Corridor commencing at the logical 
     terminus of Interstate 10, and generally following portions 
     of United States Route 190 eastward passing in the vicinity 
     Fort Hood, Killeen, Belton, Temple, Bryan, College Station, 
     Huntsville, Livingston, Woodville, and to the logical 
     terminus of Texas Highway 63 at the Sabine River Bridge at 
     Burrs Crossing.'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2383. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 38, strike lines 1 through 11 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(ii) Adjustments to amounts.--The initial amounts 
     resulting from the calculation under clause (i) shall be 
     adjusted to ensure that, for each State, of the estimated tax 
     payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into 
     the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) 
     in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available, 
     the amount shall be--

       ``(I) for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017, 96 percent;
       ``(II) for fiscal year 2018, 97 percent; and
       ``(III) for each of fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021, and each 
     fiscal year thereafter, 98 percent.

                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2384. Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Grassley) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 
22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with 
health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 326, strike line 12 and all that follows 
     through page 328, line 2.
       Beginning on page 419, strike line 2 and all that follows 
     through page 420, line 4.
       Beginning on page 784, strike line 24 and all that follows 
     through page 785, line 3.
       Page 789, strike lines 9 through 13.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2385. Ms. WARREN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 288, strike lines 13 through 16 and insert the 
     following:
       (B) projects that create or increase access to community 
     One-Call/One-Click Centers;
       (C) projects that provide transportation for veterans; and
       (D) such other projects as determined by the Secretary.
       On page 336, line 3, strike ``$2,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$5,000,000''.
       On page 336, line 23, strike ``$30,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$27,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2386. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, and Mr. Hatch) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 
22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with 
health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division F, add the following:

                   TITLE LXII--ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

     SEC. 62001. PAYMENTS FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND.

       Section 411(h) of the Surface Mining Control and 
     Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)) is amended--

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       (1) in paragraph (1)(C)--
       (A) by striking ``Payments'' and inserting the following:
       ``(i) In general.--Payments''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(ii) Certain payments required.--Not withstanding any 
     other provision of this Act, as soon as practicable, of the 7 
     equal installments referred to in clause (i), the Secretary 
     shall pay to any certified State or Indian tribe to which the 
     total annual payment under this subsection was limited to 
     $15,000,000 in 2013 and $28,000,000 in fiscal year 2014--

       ``(I) the final 2 installments in 2 separate payments of 
     $82,700,000 each; and
       ``(II) 2 separate payments of $38,250,000 each.''; and

       (2) by striking paragraphs (5) and (6).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2387. Mr. COATS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       In the appropriate place, strike paragraphs (5) through 
     (26) of section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code, and 
     insert the following:
       ``(5) Highway and transit safety infrastructure 
     improvements and programs, installation of safety barriers 
     and nets on bridges, hazard eliminations, projects to 
     mitigate hazards caused by wildlife, and railway-highway 
     grade crossings.
       ``(6) Highway and transit research and development and 
     technology transfer programs.
       ``(7) Capital and operating costs for traffic monitoring, 
     management, and control facilities and programs, including 
     advanced truck stop electrification systems.
       ``(8) Surface transportation planning programs.
       ``(9) Transportation alternatives.
       ``(10) Transportation control measures listed in section 
     108 (f)(1)(A) (other than clause (xvi)) of the Clean Air Act 
     (42 U.S.C. 7408 (f)(1)(A)).
       ``(11) Development and establishment of management systems.
       ``(12) Environmental mitigation efforts relating to 
     projects funded under this title in the same manner and to 
     the same extent as such activities are eligible under 
     section119 (g).
       ``(13) Projects relating to intersections that--
       ``(A) have disproportionately high accident rates;
       ``(B) have high levels of congestion, as evidenced by--
       ``(i) interrupted traffic flow at the intersection; and
       ``(ii) a level of service rating that is not better than 
     ``F'' during peak travel hours, calculated in accordance with 
     the Highway Capacity Manual issued by the Transportation 
     Research Board; and
       ``(C) are located on a Federal-aid highway.
       ``(14) Infrastructure-based intelligent transportation 
     systems capital improvements.
       ``(15) Projects and strategies designed to support 
     congestion pricing, including electric toll collection and 
     travel demand management strategies and programs.''.
       (16) Border infrastructure projects eligible for funding 
     under section 1303 of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 
     Public Law 109-59).
       (17) Development and implementation of a State asset 
     management plan for the National Highway System in accordance 
     with section 119, including data collection, maintenance, and 
     integration and the costs associated with obtaining, 
     updating, and licensing software and equipment required for 
     risk based asset management and performance based management, 
     and for similar activities related to the development and 
     implementation of a performance based management program for 
     other public roads.
       (18) A project that, if located within the boundaries of a 
     port terminal, includes only such surface transportation 
     infrastructure modifications as are necessary to facilitate 
     direct intermodal interchange, transfer, and access into and 
     out of the port.
       (19) Construction and operational improvements for any 
     minor collector if--
       (A) the minor collector, and the project to be carried out 
     with respect to the minor collector, are in the same corridor 
     as, and in proximity to, a Federal-aid highway designated as 
     part of the National Highway System;
       (B) the construction or improvements will enhance the level 
     of service on the Federal-aid highway described in 
     subparagraph (A) and improve regional traffic flow; and
       (C) the construction or improvements are more cost-
     effective, as determined by a benefit-cost analysis, than an 
     improvement to the Federal-aid highway described in 
     subparagraph (A).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2388. Mr. COATS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. _____. FUNDING FOR FREIGHT CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT.

       (a) Increase in Tax on Diesel Fuel.--
       (1) In general.--Section 4081(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Temporary increase in rate of tax on diesel fuel.--In 
     the case of diesel fuel and diesel-water fuel emulsions 
     removed, sold, or entered before January 1, 2022--
       ``(i) the rate of tax under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be 
     34.3 cents, and
       ``(ii) subparagraph (D) shall be applied by substituting 
     `27.7' for `19.7'.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to diesel fuel and diesel-water fuel emulsions 
     removed, entered, or sold after December 31, 2015.
       (b) Advanced Repayment of Increase to Owners and Original 
     Purchasers of Diesel-powered Automobiles and Light Trucks.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6427 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by inserting after subsection (f) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(g) Advance Repayment of Increased Diesel Fuel Tax to 
     Owners and Original Purchasers of Diesel-powered Automobiles 
     and Light Trucks.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (k), 
     the Secretary shall pay (without interest) an amount equal to 
     the diesel fuel differential amount to the original purchaser 
     of any qualified diesel-powered highway vehicle purchased 
     after such date.
       ``(2) Qualified diesel-powered highway vehicle.--For 
     purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified diesel-
     powered highway vehicle' means any diesel-powered highway 
     vehicle which--
       ``(A) has at least 4 wheels,
       ``(B) has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or 
     less, and
       ``(C) is registered for highway use in the United States 
     under the laws of any State.
       ``(3) Diesel fuel differential amount.--For purposes of 
     this subsection, the `diesel fuel differential amount' shall 
     be determined as follows:


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          In the case of a truck or         In the case of any other highway
          ``Year of purchase                 van, the diesel fuel        vehicle, the diesel fuel differential
                                           differential amount is--                   amount is--
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2016..................................  $240.........................  $180
2017..................................  200..........................  150
2018..................................  160..........................  120
2019..................................  120..........................  90
2020..................................  80...........................  60
2021..................................  40...........................  30
2022 and thereafter...................  0............................  0.
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       ``(4) Original purchaser.--For purposes of this 
     subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     the term `original purchaser' means the first person to 
     purchase the qualified diesel-powered vehicle for use other 
     than resale.
       ``(B) Exception for certain persons not subject to fuels 
     tax.--The term `original purchaser' shall not include any 
     State or local government (as defined in section 4221(d)(4)) 
     or any nonprofit educational organization (as defined in 
     section 4221(d)(5)).
       ``(C) Treatment of demonstration use by dealer.--For 
     purposes of subparagraph (A),

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     use as a demonstrator by a dealer shall not be taken into 
     account.
       ``(5) Special rule for certain vehicles held on january 1, 
     2016.--In the case of any person holding a qualified diesel-
     powered highway vehicle on January 1, 2016, such person shall 
     be treated as if the person originally purchased such vehicle 
     on January 1, 2016.
       ``(6) Basis reduction.--For the purposes of subtitle A, the 
     basis of any qualified diesel-powered highway vehicle shall 
     be reduced by the amount payable under this subsection with 
     respect to such vehicle.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to vehicles purchased after December 31, 2015.
       (c) Freight Corridor Improvement Account.--
       (1) In general.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(g) Establishment of Freight Corridor Improvement 
     Account.--
       ``(1) Creation of account.--There is established in the 
     Highway Trust Fund a separate account to be known as the 
     `Freight Corridor Improvement Account' consisting of such 
     amounts as may be transferred or credited to the Freight 
     Corridor Improvement Account as provided in this section or 
     section 9602(b).
       ``(2) Transfers to freight corridor improvement account.--
     The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Freight 
     Corridor Improvement Account an amount equal to 10 cents per 
     gallon of the amounts appropriated to the Highway Trust Fund 
     under subsection (b) which are attributable to the tax 
     imposed on diesel fuel and diesel-water fuel emulsions under 
     section 4081.
       ``(3) Expenditures from account.--
       ``(A) In general.--Amounts in the Freight Corridor 
     Improvement Account shall be available, as provided by 
     appropriation Acts, for expenditures before October 1, 2022, 
     which are--
       ``(i) in accordance with section 167 of title23, United 
     States Code, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the 
     DRIVE Act, and
       ``(ii) for the primary highway freight system designated 
     under section 167(d) of such title, determined without regard 
     to paragraph (3) thereof.
       ``(B) Amounts related to advance repayment of increased 
     diesel fuel taxes.--The Secretary shall pay from time to time 
     from the Freight Corridor Improvement Account to the general 
     fund of the Treasury amounts (as determined by the Secretary) 
     equivalent to the payments made under section 6427(g).''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(B) of such 
     Code is amended by inserting ``or the Freight Corridor 
     Improvement Account'' after ``Mass Transit Account''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2389. Mr. COATS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       In the appropriate place, strike subsections (a) and (b) to 
     section 126 of title 23, United States Code, and insert the 
     following:
       ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may 
     transfer up to 50 percent of funds from an apportionment 
     under section 104(b) to any other apportionment of the State 
     under that section''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2390. Mr. COATS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       In the appropriate place, strike sections 104(c)(1)(A) of 
     title 23, United States Code and insert the following:
       ``(A) Calculation of amount.--For fiscal year 2013, the 
     amount for each State of combined apportionments for the 
     national highway performance program under section 119, the 
     surface transportation program under section 133, the highway 
     safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion 
     mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 
     149, and to carry out section 134 shall be equal to the 
     percentage of the total amount available for apportionment to 
     all States that is equal to the proportion that--
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2391. Mr. HELLER (for himself and Mr. Manchin) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. ___. RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE STANDARDS STUDY.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``ROV 
     In-Depth Examination Act of 2015''.
       (b) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission.
       (2) Recreational off-highway vehicle and rov.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     the terms ``recreational off-highway vehicle'' and ``ROV'' 
     mean a motorized off-highway vehicle that--
       (i) is designed to travel on 4 or more tires;
       (ii) is intended by the manufacturer for recreational use 
     by 1 or more persons;
       (iii) has a steering wheel for steering control;
       (iv) has foot controls for throttle and service brake;
       (v) has non-straddle seating;
       (vi) is capable of traveling faster than 30 miles per hour;
       (vii) has a gross vehicle weight rating that is not greater 
     than 3,750 pounds;
       (viii) is less than 80 inches in overall width, exclusive 
     of accessories;
       (ix) has an engine displacement that is equal to or less 
     than 61 cubic inches for gasoline fueled engines; and
       (x) can be identified by a 17-character personal or vehicle 
     information number.
       (B) Exclusion.--The terms ``recreational off-highway 
     vehicle'' and ``ROV'' do not include a prototype of a 
     motorized, off-highway, all-terrain vehicle or other 
     motorized, off-highway, all-terrain vehicle that is intended 
     exclusively for research and development purposes unless the 
     vehicle is offered for sale.
       (c) Study on Proposed Lateral Stability and Vehicle 
     Handling Requirements.--
       (1) Agreement.--The Commission shall seek to enter into an 
     agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to perform 
     the services described in this subsection before the date set 
     forth in paragraph (2)(D).
       (2) Study.--
       (A) In general.--Under an agreement between the Commission 
     and the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of 
     Sciences shall conduct a study on matters concerning the 
     lateral stability and vehicle handling requirements proposed 
     by the Commission in a notice of proposed rulemaking 
     published in the Federal Register November 19, 2014 (79 Fed. 
     Reg. 68964).
       (B) Elements.--The study conducted under subparagraph (A) 
     shall determine--
       (i) the technical validity of the lateral stability and 
     vehicle handling requirements described in subparagraph (A), 
     for purposes of reducing the risk of ROV rollovers in the 
     off-road environment, including the repeatability and 
     reproducibility of testing for compliance with such 
     requirements; and
       (ii) whether there is a technical basis for the proposal to 
     provide information on a point-of-sale hangtag about a 
     vehicle's rollover resistance on a progressive scale.
       (C) Consultation.--In conducting the study under 
     subparagraph (A), the National Academy of Sciences shall 
     consult with the Administrator of the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration and the Secretary of Defense.
       (D) Deadline and report.--Not later than 480 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the National Academy of 
     Sciences shall--
       (i) complete the study under subparagraph (A); and
       (ii) submit a report containing the findings of the study 
     to--

       (I) the Commission;
       (II) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     of the Senate; and
       (III) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
     Representatives.

       (3) Consideration.--The Commission shall consider the 
     results of the study conducted under this subsection in any 
     subsequent rulemaking regarding the performance or 
     configuration of ROVs, or the provision of point-of-sale 
     information regarding ROV performance.
       (4) Alternate contract organization.--
       (A) In general.--If the Commission is unable to enter into 
     an agreement described in paragraph (1)(A) with the National 
     Academy of Sciences on terms acceptable to the Commission 
     before the latest date on which the study should be commenced 
     to allow the Academy to complete the study before the date 
     set forth in paragraph (2)(D), the Commission shall seek to 
     enter into such an agreement with another appropriate 
     organization that--
       (i) is not part of the Government;

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       (ii) operates as a not-for-profit entity; and
       (iii) has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of 
     the National Academy of Sciences.
       (B) Treatment.--If the Commission enters into an agreement 
     with another organization as described in subparagraph (A), 
     any reference in this section to the National Academy of 
     Sciences shall be treated as a reference to the other 
     organization.
       (d) No Mandatory Standards Regarding Performance or 
     Configuration of ROVs.--
       (1) In general.--The Commission may not establish any 
     standards concerning the performance or configuration of 
     recreational off-highway vehicles until after the completion 
     of the study required under subsection (c).
       (2) Scope of prohibition.--The restriction under paragraph 
     (1) includes a prohibition on the exercise of any authority 
     pursuant to section 27(e) of the Consumer Product Safety Act 
     (15 U.S.C. 2076(e)) to require ROV manufacturers to provide 
     performance and technical data to prospective purchasers and 
     to the first purchaser of an ROV for purposes other than 
     resale.
       (3) Voluntary standards.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed as suggesting that ROVs shall not be manufactured 
     in compliance with applicable voluntary standards.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2392. Mr. CASSIDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health care coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 948, after line 24, add the following:
       (c) Adjustment; Exportation.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy may adjust the 
     schedule of sales under subsection (a) as the Secretary 
     determines to be appropriate to maximize the financial return 
     to United States taxpayers.
       (2) Exportation.--Crude oil sold under subsection (a) may 
     be exported if the Comptroller General of the United States 
     finds that--
       (A) the crude oil sold would generate greater revenue if 
     sold on the international market than on the domestic market; 
     and
       (B) such an international sale would decrease energy prices 
     for United States consumers.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2393. Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. Markey) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52204 and insert the following:

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of Energy 
     shall drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum 
     Reserve--
       (A) the quantity of barrels of crude oil that the Secretary 
     of Energy determines to be appropriate to maximize the 
     financial return to United States taxpayers for each of 
     fiscal years 2016 and 2017;
       (B) 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (C) 5,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (D) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (E) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (F) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (G) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (H) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (I) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.
       (c) Adjustment; Limitation.--
       (1) Adjustment.--The Secretary of Energy may adjust the 
     drawdown and sales under subparagraphs (A) through (I) of 
     subsection (a)(1) as the Secretary of Energy determines to be 
     appropriate to maximize the financial return to United States 
     taxpayers.
       (2) Limitation.--The Secretary of Energy shall not drawdown 
     or conduct sales of crude oil under this section after the 
     date on which a total of $9,050,000,000 has been received 
     from sales authorized under this section.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2394. Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mr. Reed) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 528, strike line 11 and insert the following:

     SEC. 33105. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY 
                   RESPONDERS.

       Section 5116 is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Use of Funds.--Notwithstanding subsections (b) and 
     (c) of section 5128 and any appropriation limitation, the 
     Secretary may use any prior year recoveries recognized in the 
     current year--
       ``(1) to develop a hazardous materials response training 
     curriculum for emergency responders, including response 
     activities for the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and 
     other flammable liquids by rail, in accordance with National 
     Fire Protection Association standards;
       ``(2) to make the training described in paragraph (1) 
     available through an electronic format; and
       ``(3) to carry out subsections (b) and (j).''.

     SEC. 33106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2395. Mr. INHOFE (for Mr. Sessions) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

                TITLE ___--PROTECTING AMERICAN LIVES ACT

     SEC. ___1. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Protecting American Lives 
     Act''.

     SEC. ___2. DEFINITIONS AND SEVERABILITY.

       (a) Definitions.--In this title:
       (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the 
     Department of Homeland Security.
       (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of Homeland Security.
       (3) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given to 
     such term in section 101(a)(36) of the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(36)).
       (b) Severability.--If any provision of this Act, or the 
     application of such provision to any person or circumstance, 
     is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the 
     application of such provision to other persons not similarly 
     situated or to other circumstances, shall not be affected by 
     such invalidation.

     SEC. ___3. INFORMATION SHARING REGARDING CRIMINAL ALIENS.

       Section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
     Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Immigration and Naturalization Service'' 
     each place it appears and inserting ``Department of Homeland 
     Security'';
       (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``may'' and inserting 
     ``shall'';
       (3) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking ``no person or agency may'' and inserting 
     ``a person or agency shall not''; and
       (B) by striking ``doing any of the following with respect 
     to information'' and inserting ``undertaking any of the 
     following law enforcement activities''; and
       (4) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(1) Notifying the Federal Government regarding the 
     presence of inadmissible and deportable aliens who are 
     encountered by law enforcement personnel of a State or 
     political subdivision of a State.
       ``(2) Complying with requests for information from Federal 
     law enforcement.''; and

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       (5) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Sanctuary Polices.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of Federal, State, or local law, a Federal, State, 
     or local government entity or official shall not issue in the 
     form of resolutions, ordinances, administrative actions, 
     general or special orders, or departmental policies that 
     violate Federal law or restrict a State or political 
     subdivision of a State from complying with Federal law or 
     coordinating with Federal law enforcement.
       ``(e) Compliance.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State, or a political subdivision of a 
     State, that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that 
     prohibits law enforcement officers of the State, or of a 
     political subdivision of the State, from assisting or 
     cooperating with Federal immigration law enforcement in the 
     course of carrying out the officers' routine law enforcement 
     duties shall not be eligible to receive--
       ``(A) any of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to 
     the State or political subdivision under section 241(i) of 
     the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)) or the 
     `Cops on the Beat' program under part Q of title I of the 
     Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
     3796dd et seq.); or
       ``(B) any other law enforcement or Department of Homeland 
     Security grant.
       ``(2) Annual determination.--
       ``(A) Requirement.--Not later than March 1 of each year, 
     the Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine which 
     States or political subdivisions of a State are not in 
     compliance with this section and report such determination to 
     Congress.
       ``(B) Ineligibility for financial assistance.--Any 
     jurisdiction that the Secretary determines is not in 
     compliance under subparagraph (A)--
       ``(i) shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial 
     assistance as provided in paragraph (1) for a minimum period 
     of 1 year; and
       ``(ii) shall only become eligible for such assistance after 
     the Secretary certifies that the jurisdiction is in 
     compliance.
       ``(3) Reallocation.--Any funds that are not allocated to a 
     State or to a political subdivision of a State, due to the 
     failure of the State, or of the political subdivision of the 
     State, to comply with this section shall be reallocated to 
     States, or to political subdivisions of States, that comply 
     with such subsection.
       ``(f) State and Local Law Enforcement Provision of 
     Information About Apprehended Aliens.--
       ``(1) Provision of information.--In compliance with this 
     section and section 434 of the Personal Responsibility and 
     Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1644), 
     each State, and each political subdivision of a State, shall 
     provide the Secretary of Homeland Security in a timely manner 
     with identifying information with respect to each alien in 
     the custody of the State, or a political subdivision of the 
     State, who is believed to be inadmissible or deportable.
       ``(2) Annual report on compliance.--Not later than March 1 
     of each year, the Secretary shall determine which States, or 
     the political subdivisions of States, are not in compliance 
     with this section and submit such determination to Congress.
       ``(g) Reimbursement.--The Secretary of Homeland Security 
     shall reimburse States, and political subdivisions of a 
     State, for all reasonable costs, as determined by the 
     Secretary, incurred by the State, or the political 
     subdivision of a State, as a result of providing information 
     under subsection (f)(1).
       ``(h) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall require 
     law enforcement officials of a State, or from political 
     subdivisions of a State--
       ``(1) to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with 
     information related to a victim of a crime or witness to a 
     criminal offense; or
       ``(2) to otherwise report or arrest such a victim or 
     witness.''.

     SEC. ___4. CLARIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF ICE DETAINERS.

       (a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by Federal 
     law or rule of procedure, the Secretary shall execute all 
     lawful writs, process, and orders issued under the authority 
     of the United States, and shall command all necessary 
     assistance to execute the Secretary's duties.
       (b) State and Local Cooperation With DHS Detainers.--A 
     State, or a political subdivision of a State, that has in 
     effect a statute or policy or practice providing that it not 
     comply with any Department detainer ordering that it 
     temporarily hold an alien in their custody so that the alien 
     may be taken into Federal custody, or transport the alien for 
     transfer to Federal custody, shall not be eligible to 
     receive--
       (1) any of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to 
     the State or political subdivision under section 241(i) of 
     the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)) or the 
     ``Cops on the Beat'' program under part Q of title I of the 
     Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
     3796dd et seq.); or
       (2) any other law enforcement or Department grant.
       (c) Immunity.--A State or a political subdivision of a 
     State acting in compliance with a Department detainer who 
     temporarily holds aliens in its custody so that they may be 
     taken into Federal custody, or transports the aliens for 
     transfer to Federal custody, shall be considered to be acting 
     under color of Federal authority for purposes of determining 
     its liability, and immunity from suit, in civil actions 
     brought by the aliens under Federal or State law.
       (d) Probable Cause.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
     Department has probable cause to believe that an alien is 
     inadmissible or deportable when it issues a detainer 
     regarding such alien under the standards in place on the date 
     of introduction of this Act.

     SEC. ___5. ILLEGAL REENTRY.

       Section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
     U.S.C. 1326) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the undesignated matter following 
     paragraph (2), by striking ``not more than 2 years,'' and 
     inserting ``not less than 5 years,''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``not less than 5 years 
     and'' after ``imprisoned'';
       (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``not less than 5 years 
     and'' after ``imprisoned'';
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``sentence.'' and 
     inserting ``sentence;''; and
       (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``not less than 5 years 
     and'' after ``imprisoned for''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2396. Mr. HATCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 112, strike lines 5 and 6 and insert the following:
       (a) Fiber Optic Lines and Broadband.--Section 1316(b) of 
     MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 109 note; Public Law 112-141) is amended by 
     inserting ``copper and fiber optic lines and broadband 
     infrastructure as installed by eligible telecommunications 
     carriers,'' after ``landscaping,''.
       (b) Categorical Exclusion.--Section 1317 of MAP-21 (23 
     U.S.C. 109 note; Public Law 112-141) is amended--
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2397. Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mrs. Murray) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 31303.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2398. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 403, strike line 3 and all that follows 
     through page 404, line 6, and insert the following:
       (2) Port performance measures.--
       (A) In general.--The Director shall collect monthly port 
     performance measures for each of the United States ports 
     referred to in subsection (a) that receive Federal assistance 
     or is subject to Federal regulation to include in its annual 
     report to Congress under this subsection. The annual report 
     shall include the data elements described in subparagraph (B) 
     and data recommended for collection by the working group 
     commissioned by the Director under subsection (c)(2).
       (B) Data elements.--Statistics collected pursuant to 
     subparagraph (A) shall include capacity and throughput, as 
     applicable to the specific configuration of the port, and 
     shall be made publicly available during the calendar month 
     immediately following the month in which they were generated.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2399. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Crapo) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers

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to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52205.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2400. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Blunt) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 211, strike lines 13 through 18 and insert the 
     following:

  TITLE III--BUILDING AND RENEWING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND 
                          GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT

     SEC. 13001. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Building and Renewing 
     Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment Act'' 
     or the ``BRIDGE Act''.

     SEC. 13002. PURPOSE.

       The purpose of this title is to facilitate investment in, 
     and the long-term financing of, economically viable eligible 
     infrastructure projects of regional or national significance 
     that are in the public interest in a manner that complements 
     existing Federal, State, local, and private funding sources 
     for these projects and introduces a merit-based system for 
     financing those projects, in order to mobilize significant 
     private sector investment, create long-term jobs, and ensure 
     United States competitiveness through a self-sustaining 
     institution that limits the need for ongoing Federal funding.

     SEC. 13003. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Blind trust.--The term ``blind trust'' means a trust in 
     which the beneficiary has no knowledge of the specific 
     holdings and no rights over how those holdings are managed by 
     the fiduciary of the trust prior to the dissolution of the 
     trust.
       (2) Board of directors.--The term ``Board of Directors'' 
     means the Board of Directors of IFA.
       (3) Chairperson.--The term ``Chairperson'' means the 
     Chairperson of the Board of Directors of IFA.
       (4) Chief executive officer.--The term ``Chief Executive 
     Officer'' means the chief executive officer of IFA, appointed 
     under section 13103.
       (5) Cost.--The term ``cost'' has the meaning given the term 
     in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 
     U.S.C. 661a).
       (6) Direct loan.--The term ``direct loan'' has the meaning 
     given the term in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform 
     Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a).
       (7) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
       (A) an individual;
       (B) a corporation;
       (C) a partnership, including a public-private partnership;
       (D) a joint venture;
       (E) a trust;
       (F) a State or any other governmental entity, including a 
     political subdivision or any other instrumentality of a 
     State; or
       (G) a revolving fund.
       (8) Eligible infrastructure project.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``eligible infrastructure 
     project'' means the construction, consolidation, alteration, 
     or repair of the following sectors:
       (i) Intercity passenger or freight rail lines, intercity 
     passenger rail facilities or equipment, and intercity freight 
     rail facilities or equipment.
       (ii) Intercity passenger bus facilities or equipment.
       (iii) Public transportation facilities or equipment.
       (iv) Highway facilities, including bridges and tunnels.
       (v) Airports and air traffic control systems.
       (vi) Port or marine terminal facilities, including 
     approaches to marine terminal facilities or inland port 
     facilities, and port or marine equipment, including fixed 
     equipment to serve approaches to marine terminals or inland 
     ports.
       (vii) Transmission or distribution pipelines.
       (viii) Inland waterways.
       (ix) Intermodal facilities or equipment related to 2 or 
     more of the sectors described in clauses (i) through (viii).
       (x) Water treatment and solid waste disposal facilities.
       (xi) Storm water management systems.
       (xii) Dams and levees.
       (xiii) Facilities or equipment for energy transmission, 
     distribution or storage.
       (B) Authority of the board of directors to modify 
     sectors.--The Board of Directors may make modifications, at 
     the discretion of the Board, to any of the sectors described 
     in subparagraph (A) by a vote of not fewer than 5 of the 
     voting members of the Board of Directors.
       (9) IFA.--The term ``IFA'' means the Infrastructure 
     Financing Authority established under section 13101.
       (10) Investment-grade rating.--The term ``investment-grade 
     rating'' means a rating of BBB minus, Baa3, or higher 
     assigned to an eligible infrastructure project by a ratings 
     agency.
       (11) Loan guarantee.--The term ``loan guarantee'' has the 
     meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Credit 
     Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a).
       (12) OTRA.--The term ``OTRA'' means the Office of Technical 
     and Rural Assistance created pursuant to section 13106.
       (13) Public-private partnership.--The term ``public-private 
     partnership'' means any eligible entity--
       (A)(i) that is undertaking the development of all or part 
     of an eligible infrastructure project that will have a 
     measurable public benefit, pursuant to requirements 
     established in 1 or more contracts between the entity and a 
     State or an instrumentality of a State; or
       (ii) the activities of which, with respect to such an 
     eligible infrastructure project, are subject to regulation by 
     a State or any instrumentality of a State;
       (B) that owns, leases, or operates or will own, lease, or 
     operate, the project in whole or in part; and
       (C) the participants in which include not fewer than 1 
     nongovernmental entity with significant investment and some 
     control over the project or entity sponsoring the project 
     vehicle.
       (14) Rating agency.--The term ``rating agency'' means a 
     credit rating agency registered with the Securities and 
     Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical 
     rating organization (as defined in section 3(a) of the 
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))).
       (15) Regional infrastructure accelerator.--The term 
     ``regional infrastructure accelerator'' means an organization 
     created by public sector agencies through a multi-
     jurisdictional or multi-state agreement to provide technical 
     assistance to local jurisdictions that will facilitate the 
     implementation of innovative financing and procurement models 
     to public infrastructure projects.
       (16) Rural infrastructure project.--The term ``rural 
     infrastructure project''--
       (A) has the same meaning given the term in section 601(15) 
     of title 23, United States Code; and
       (B) includes any eligible infrastructure project sector 
     described in clauses (i) through (xvii) of paragraph (8)(A) 
     located in any area other than a city with a population of 
     more than 250,000 inhabitants within the city limits.
       (17) Senior management.--The term ``senior management'' 
     means the chief financial officer, chief risk officer, chief 
     compliance officer, general counsel, chief lending officer, 
     and chief operations officer of IFA, and such other officers 
     as the Board of Directors may, by majority vote, add to 
     senior management.
       (18) State.--The term ``State'' means--
       (A) each of the several States of the United States; and
       (B) the District of Columbia.

             Subtitle A--Infrastructure Financing Authority

     SEC. 13101. ESTABLISHMENT AND GENERAL AUTHORITY OF IFA.

       (a) Establishment of IFA.--The Infrastructure Financing 
     Authority is established as a wholly owned Government 
     corporation.
       (b) General Authority of IFA.--IFA shall--
       (1) provide direct loans and loan guarantees to facilitate 
     eligible infrastructure projects that are economically 
     viable, in the public interest, and of regional or national 
     significance; and
       (2) carry out any other activities and duties authorized 
     under this title.
       (c) Incorporation.--
       (1) In general.--The Board of Directors first appointed 
     shall be deemed the incorporator of IFA, and the 
     incorporation shall be held to have been effected from the 
     date of the first meeting of the Board of Directors.
       (2) Corporate office.--IFA shall--
       (A) maintain an office in Washington, DC; and
       (B) for purposes of venue in civil actions, be considered 
     to be a resident of Washington, DC.
       (d) Responsibility of the Secretary of the Treasury.--The 
     Secretary of the Treasury shall take such action as may be 
     necessary to assist in implementing IFA and in carrying out 
     the purpose of this title.
       (e) Rule of Construction.--Chapter 91 of title 31, United 
     States Code, does not apply to IFA, unless otherwise 
     specifically provided in this title.

     SEC. 13102. VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

       (a) Voting Membership of the Board of Directors.--
       (1) In general.--IFA shall have a Board of Directors 
     consisting of 7 voting members appointed by the President, by 
     and with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than 
     4 of whom shall be from the same political party.

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       (2) Chairperson.--One of the voting members of the Board of 
     Directors shall be designated by the President, by and with 
     the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as Chairperson 
     of the Board of Directors.
       (3) Congressional recommendations.--Not later than 30 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the majority 
     leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the 
     Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority 
     leader of the House of Representatives shall each submit a 
     recommendation to the President for appointment of a member 
     of the Board of Directors, after consultation with the 
     appropriate committees of Congress.
       (4) Special consideration of rural interests and geographic 
     diversity.--In making an appointment under this subsection, 
     the President shall give consideration to the geographic 
     areas of the United States in which the members of the Board 
     of Directors live and work, particularly to ensure that the 
     infrastructure priorities and concerns of each region of the 
     country, including rural areas and small communities, are 
     represented on the Board of Directors.
       (b) Voting Rights.--Each voting member of the Board of 
     Directors shall have an equal vote in all decisions of the 
     Board of Directors.
       (c) Qualifications of Voting Members.--Each voting member 
     of the Board of Directors shall--
       (1) be a citizen of the United States; and
       (2) have significant demonstrated expertise in--
       (A) the management and administration of a financial 
     institution relevant to the operation of IFA; or
       (B) the financing, development, or operation of 
     infrastructure projects, including in the evaluation and 
     selection of eligible infrastructure projects based on the 
     purposes, goals, and objectives of this title.
       (d) Terms.--
       (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     title, each voting member of the Board of Directors shall be 
     appointed for a term of 5 years.
       (2) Initial staggered terms.--Of the voting members first 
     appointed to the Board of Directors--
       (A) the initial Chairperson and 3 of the other voting 
     members shall each be appointed for a term of 5 years; and
       (B) the remaining 3 voting members shall each be appointed 
     for a term of 2 years.
       (3) Date of initial nominations.--The initial nominations 
     for the appointment of all voting members of the Board of 
     Directors shall be made not later than 60 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.
       (4) Beginning of term.--The term of each of the initial 
     voting members appointed under this section shall commence 
     immediately upon the date of appointment, except that, for 
     purposes of calculating the term limits specified in this 
     subsection, the initial terms shall each be construed as 
     beginning on January 22 of the year following the date of the 
     initial appointment.
       (5) Vacancies.--
       (A) In general.--A vacancy in the position of a voting 
     member of the Board of Directors shall be filled by the 
     President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
       (B) Term.--A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the 
     Board of Directors occurring before the expiration of the 
     term for which the predecessor was appointed shall be 
     appointed only for the remainder of that term.
       (e) Meetings.--
       (1) Open to the public; notice.--Except as provided in 
     paragraph (3), all meetings of the Board of Directors shall 
     be--
       (A) open to the public; and
       (B) preceded by reasonable public notice.
       (2) Frequency.--The Board of Directors shall meet--
       (A) not later than 60 days after the date on which all 
     members of the Board of Directors are first appointed;
       (B) at least quarterly after the date described in 
     subparagraph (A); and
       (C) at the call of the Chairperson or 3 voting members of 
     the Board of Directors.
       (3) Exception for closed meetings.--
       (A) In general.--The voting members of the Board of 
     Directors may, by majority vote, close a meeting to the 
     public if, during the meeting to be closed, there is likely 
     to be disclosed proprietary or sensitive information 
     regarding an eligible infrastructure project under 
     consideration for assistance under this title.
       (B) Availability of minutes.--The Board of Directors shall 
     prepare minutes of any meeting that is closed to the public, 
     which minutes shall be made available as soon as practicable, 
     but not later than 1 year after the date of the closed 
     meeting, with any necessary redactions to protect any 
     proprietary or sensitive information.
       (4) Quorum.--For purposes of meetings of the Board of 
     Directors, 5 voting members of the Board of Directors shall 
     constitute a quorum.
       (f) Compensation of Members.--Each voting member of the 
     Board of Directors shall be compensated at a rate equal to 
     the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay 
     prescribed for level III of the Executive Schedule under 
     section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, for each day 
     (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in 
     the performance of the duties of the Board of Directors.
       (g) Conflicts of Interest.--A voting member of the Board of 
     Directors may not participate in any review or decision 
     affecting an eligible infrastructure project under 
     consideration for assistance under this title, if the member 
     has or is affiliated with an entity who has a financial 
     interest in that project.

     SEC. 13103. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

       (a) In General.--The Chief Executive Officer shall--
       (1) be a nonvoting member of the Board of Directors;
       (2) be responsible for all activities of IFA; and
       (3) support the Board of Directors in accordance with this 
     title and as the Board of Directors determines to be 
     necessary.
       (b) Appointment and Tenure of the Chief Executive 
     Officer.--
       (1) In general.--The President shall appoint the Chief 
     Executive Officer, by and with the advice and consent of the 
     Senate.
       (2) Term.--The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed 
     for a term of 6 years.
       (3) Vacancies.--
       (A) In general.--Any vacancy in the office of the Chief 
     Executive Officer shall be filled by the President, by and 
     with the advice and consent of the Senate.
       (B) Term.--The person appointed to fill a vacancy in the 
     Chief Executive Officer position that occurs before the 
     expiration of the term for which the predecessor was 
     appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that 
     term.
       (c) Qualifications.--The Chief Executive Officer--
       (1) shall have significant expertise in management and 
     administration of a financial institution, or significant 
     expertise in the financing and development of infrastructure 
     projects; and
       (2) may not--
       (A) hold any other public office;
       (B) have any financial interest in an eligible 
     infrastructure project then being considered by the Board of 
     Directors, unless that interest is placed in a blind trust; 
     or
       (C) have any financial interest in an investment 
     institution or its affiliates or any other entity seeking or 
     likely to seek financial assistance for any eligible 
     infrastructure project from IFA, unless any such interest is 
     placed in a blind trust for the tenure of the service of the 
     Chief Executive Officer plus 2 additional years.
       (d) Responsibilities.--The Chief Executive Officer shall 
     have such executive functions, powers, and duties as may be 
     prescribed by this title, the bylaws of IFA, or the Board of 
     Directors, including--
       (1) responsibility for the development and implementation 
     of the strategy of IFA, including--
       (A) the development and submission to the Board of 
     Directors of the annual business plans and budget;
       (B) the development and submission to the Board of 
     Directors of a long-term strategic plan; and
       (C) the development, revision, and submission to the Board 
     of Directors of internal policies; and
       (2) responsibility for the management and oversight of the 
     daily activities, decisions, operations, and personnel of 
     IFA.
       (e) Compensation.--
       (1) In general.--Any compensation assessment or 
     recommendation by the Chief Executive Officer under this 
     section shall be without regard to the provisions of chapter 
     51 or subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States 
     Code.
       (2) Considerations.--The compensation assessment or 
     recommendation required under this subsection shall take into 
     account merit principles, where applicable, as well as the 
     education, experience, level of responsibility, geographic 
     differences, and retention and recruitment needs in 
     determining compensation of personnel.

     SEC. 13104. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

       The Board of Directors shall--
       (1) as soon as practicable after the date on which all 
     members are appointed, approve or disapprove senior 
     management appointed by the Chief Executive Officer;
       (2) not later than 180 days after the date on which all 
     members are appointed--
       (A) develop and approve the bylaws of IFA, including bylaws 
     for the regulation of the affairs and conduct of the business 
     of IFA, consistent with the purpose, goals, objectives, and 
     policies set forth in this title;
       (B) establish subcommittees, including an audit committee 
     that is composed solely of members of the Board of Directors, 
     other than the Chief Executive Officer;
       (C) develop and approve, in consultation with senior 
     management, a conflict-of-interest policy for the Board of 
     Directors and for senior management;
       (D) approve or disapprove internal policies that the Chief 
     Executive Officer shall submit to the Board of Directors, 
     including--
       (i) policies regarding the loan application and approval 
     process, including application procedures and project 
     approval processes; and
       (ii) operational guidelines; and
       (E) approve or disapprove a 1-year business plan and budget 
     for IFA;

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       (3) ensure that IFA is at all times operated in a manner 
     that is consistent with this title, by--
       (A) monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of IFA in 
     achieving its strategic goals;
       (B) reviewing and approving internal policies, annual 
     business plans, annual budgets, and long-term strategies 
     submitted by the Chief Executive Officer;
       (C) reviewing and approving annual reports submitted by the 
     Chief Executive Officer;
       (D) engaging 1 or more external auditors, as set forth in 
     this title; and
       (E) reviewing and approving all changes to the organization 
     of senior management;
       (4) appoint and fix, by a vote of not less than 5 of the 7 
     voting members of the Board of Directors, and without regard 
     to the provisions of chapter 51 or subchapter III of chapter 
     53 of title 5, United States Code, the compensation and 
     adjustments to compensation of all IFA personnel, provided 
     that in appointing and fixing any compensation or adjustments 
     to compensation under this paragraph, the Board shall--
       (A) consult with, and seek to maintain comparability with, 
     other comparable Federal personnel, as the Board of Directors 
     may determine to be appropriate;
       (B) consult with the Office of Personnel Management; and
       (C) carry out those duties consistent with merit 
     principles, where applicable, as well as the education, 
     experience, level of responsibility, geographic differences, 
     comparability to private sector positions, and retention and 
     recruitment needs in determining compensation of personnel;
       (5) serve as the primary liaison for IFA in interactions 
     with Congress, the Secretary of Transportation and other 
     executive branch officials, and State and local governments, 
     and to represent the interests of IFA in those interactions 
     and others;
       (6) approve by a vote of not less than 5 of the 7 voting 
     members of the Board of Directors any changes to the bylaws 
     or internal policies of IFA;
       (7) have the authority and responsibility--
       (A) to oversee entering into and carrying out such 
     contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, or other 
     transactions as are necessary to carry out this title;
       (B) to approve of the acquisition, lease, pledge, exchange, 
     and disposal of real and personal property by IFA and 
     otherwise approve the exercise by IFA of all of the usual 
     incidents of ownership of property, to the extent that the 
     exercise of those powers is appropriate to and consistent 
     with the purposes of IFA;
       (C) to determine the character of, and the necessity for, 
     the obligations and expenditures of IFA, and the manner in 
     which the obligations and expenditures will be incurred, 
     allowed, and paid, subject to this title and other Federal 
     law specifically applicable to wholly owned Federal 
     corporations;
       (D) to execute, in accordance with applicable bylaws and 
     regulations, appropriate instruments;
       (E) to approve other forms of credit enhancement that IFA 
     may provide to eligible projects, as long as the forms of 
     credit enhancements are consistent with the purposes of this 
     title and the terms set forth in subtitle B;
       (F) to exercise all other lawful powers which are necessary 
     or appropriate to carry out, and are consistent with, the 
     purposes of IFA;
       (G) to sue or be sued in the corporate capacity of IFA in 
     any court of competent jurisdiction;
       (H) to indemnify the members of the Board of Directors and 
     officers of IFA for any liabilities arising out of the 
     actions of the members and officers in that capacity, in 
     accordance with, and subject to the limitations contained in 
     this title;
       (I) to review all financial assistance packages to all 
     eligible infrastructure projects, as submitted by the Chief 
     Executive Officer and to approve, postpone, or deny the same 
     by majority vote;
       (J) to review all restructuring proposals submitted by the 
     Chief Executive Officer, including assignation, pledging, or 
     disposal of the interest of IFA in a project, including 
     payment or income from any interest owned or held by IFA, and 
     to approve, postpone, or deny the same by majority vote;
       (K) to enter into binding commitments, as specified in 
     approved financial assistance packages;
       (L) to determine whether--
       (i) to obtain a lien on the assets of an eligible entity 
     that receives assistance under this title; and
       (ii) to subordinate a lien under clause (i) to any other 
     lien securing project obligations; and
       (M) to ensure a measurable public benefit in the selection 
     of eligible infrastructure projects and to provide for 
     reasonable public input in the selection of such projects;
       (8) delegate to the Chief Executive Officer those duties 
     that the Board of Directors determines to be appropriate, to 
     better carry out the powers and purposes of the Board of 
     Directors under this section; and
       (9) to approve a maximum aggregate amount of principal 
     exposure of IFA at any given time.

     SEC. 13105. SENIOR MANAGEMENT.

       (a) In General.--Senior management shall support the Chief 
     Executive Officer in the discharge of the responsibilities of 
     the Chief Executive Officer.
       (b) Appointment of Senior Management.--The Chief Executive 
     Officer shall appoint such senior managers as are necessary 
     to carry out the purposes of IFA, as approved by a majority 
     vote of the voting members of the Board of Directors, 
     including a chief compliance officer, general counsel, chief 
     operating officer, chief lending officer, and other positions 
     as determined to be appropriate by the Chief Executive 
     Officer and the Board of Directors.
       (c) Term.--Each member of senior management shall serve at 
     the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of 
     Directors.
       (d) Removal of Senior Management.--Any member of senior 
     management may be removed--
       (1) by a majority of the voting members of the Board of 
     Directors at the request of the Chief Executive Officer; or
       (2) by a vote of not fewer than 5 voting members of the 
     Board of Directors.
       (e) Senior Management.--
       (1) In general.--Each member of senior management shall 
     report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, other than 
     the chief risk officer, who shall report directly to the 
     Board of Directors.
       (2) Chief risk officer.--The chief risk officer shall be 
     responsible for all functions of IFA relating to--
       (A) the creation of financial, credit, and operational risk 
     management guidelines and policies;
       (B) the establishment of guidelines to ensure 
     diversification of lending activities by region, 
     infrastructure project type, and project size;
       (C) the creation of conforming standards for infrastructure 
     finance agreements;
       (D) the monitoring of the financial, credit, and 
     operational exposure of IFA; and
       (E) risk management and mitigation actions, including by 
     reporting those actions, or recommendations of actions to be 
     taken, directly to the Board of Directors.
       (f) Conflicts of Interest.--No individual appointed to 
     senior management may--
       (1) hold any other public office;
       (2) have any financial interest in an eligible 
     infrastructure project then being considered by the Board of 
     Directors, unless that interest is placed in a blind trust; 
     or
       (3) have any financial interest in an investment 
     institution or its affiliates, IFA or its affiliates, or 
     other entity then seeking or likely to seek financial 
     assistance for any eligible infrastructure project from IFA, 
     unless any such interest is placed in a blind trust during 
     the term of service of that individual in a senior management 
     position, and for a period of 2 years thereafter.

     SEC. 13106. OFFICE OF TECHNICAL AND RURAL ASSISTANCE.

       (a) In General.--The Chief Executive Officer shall create 
     and manage, within IFA, the ``Office of Technical and Rural 
     Assistance''.
       (b) Duties.--The OTRA shall--
       (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation 
     and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as 
     determined by the Chief Executive Officer, provide technical 
     assistance to State and local governments and parties in 
     public-private partnerships in the development and financing 
     of eligible infrastructure projects, including rural 
     infrastructure projects;
       (2) assist the entities described in paragraph (1) with 
     coordinating loan and loan guarantee programs available 
     through Federal agencies, including the Department of 
     Transportation and other Federal agencies, as appropriate;
       (3) work with the entities described in paragraph (1) to 
     identify and develop a pipeline of projects suitable for 
     financing through innovative project financing and 
     performance based project delivery, including those projects 
     with the potential for financing through IFA; and
       (4) establish a regional infrastructure accelerator 
     demonstration program to assist the entities described in 
     paragraph (1) in developing improved infrastructure 
     priorities and financing strategies, for the accelerated 
     development of covered infrastructure projects, including 
     those projects with the potential for financing through IFA.
       (c) Designation of Regional Infrastructure Accelerators.--
     In carrying out the program established pursuant to 
     subsection (b)(3), the OTRA is authorized to designate 
     regional infrastructure accelerators that will--
       (1) serve a defined geographic area; and
       (2) act as a resource in such area to entities described in 
     subsection (b)(1), in accordance with this subsection.
       (d) Application Process.--To be eligible for a designation 
     under subsection (c), regional infrastructure accelerators 
     shall submit a proposal to the OTRA at such time, in such 
     form, and containing such information as the OTRA determines 
     is appropriate.
       (e) Considerations.--In evaluating proposals submitted 
     pursuant to subsection (d), the OTRA shall consider--
       (1) the need for geographic diversity among regional 
     infrastructure accelerators; and
       (2) promoting investment in covered infrastructure 
     projects, which shall include a plan--
       (A) to evaluate and promote innovative financing methods 
     for local projects, including the use of IFA;

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       (B) to build capacity of governments to evaluate and 
     structure projects involving the investment of private 
     capital;
       (C) to provide technical assistance and information on best 
     practices with respect to financing such projects;
       (D) to increase transparency with respect to infrastructure 
     project analysis and utilizing innovative financing for 
     public infrastructure projects;
       (E) to deploy predevelopment capital programs designed to 
     facilitate the creation of a pipeline of infrastructure 
     projects available for investment;
       (F) to bundle smaller-scale and rural projects into larger 
     proposals that may be more attractive for investment; and
       (G) to reduce transaction costs for public project 
     sponsors.
       (f) Annual Report.--The OTRA shall submit an annual report 
     to Congress that describes the findings and effectiveness of 
     the infrastructure accelerator demonstration program.

     SEC. 13107. SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IFA.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Initial period.--During the 5-year period beginning on 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General 
     of the Department of the Treasury shall serve as the Special 
     Inspector General for IFA in addition to the existing duties 
     of the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury.
       (2) Office of the special inspector general.--Beginning on 
     the day that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, there is established the Office of the Special 
     Inspector General for IFA.
       (b) Appointment of Inspector General; Removal.--
       (1) Head of office.--The head of the Office of the Special 
     Inspector General for IFA shall be the Special Inspector 
     General for IFA (referred to in this title as the ``Special 
     Inspector General''), who shall be appointed by the 
     President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
       (2) Basis of appointment.--The appointment of the Special 
     Inspector General shall be made on the basis of integrity and 
     demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial 
     analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or 
     investigations.
       (3) Timing of nomination.--The nomination of an individual 
     as Special Inspector General shall be made as soon as 
     practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (4) Removal.--The Special Inspector General shall be 
     removable from office in accordance with the provisions of 
     section 3(b) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 
     App.).
       (5) Rule of construction.--For purposes of section 7324 of 
     title 5, United States Code, the Special Inspector General 
     shall not be considered an employee who determines policies 
     to be pursued by the United States in the nationwide 
     administration of Federal law.
       (6) Rate of pay.--The annual rate of basic pay of the 
     Special Inspector General shall be the annual rate of basic 
     pay for an Inspector General under section 3(e) of the 
     Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
       (c) Duties.--The Special Inspector General shall--
       (1) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and 
     investigations of the business activities of IFA;
       (2) establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, 
     procedures, and controls as the Special Inspector General 
     considers appropriate to discharge the duty under paragraph 
     (1); and
       (3) carry out any other duties and responsibilities of 
     inspectors general under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 
     U.S.C. App.).
       (d) Powers and Authorities.--
       (1) In general.--In carrying out the duties specified in 
     subsection (c), the Special Inspector General shall have the 
     authorities provided in section 6 of the Inspector General 
     Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
       (2) Additional authority.--The Special Inspector General 
     shall carry out the duties specified in subsection (c)(1) in 
     accordance with section 4(b)(1) of the Inspector General Act 
     of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
       (e) Personnel, Facilities, and Other Resources.--
       (1) Additional officers.--
       (A) In general.--The Special Inspector General may select, 
     appoint, and employ such officers and employees as may be 
     necessary for carrying out the duties of the Special 
     Inspector General, subject to the provisions of title 5, 
     United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive 
     service, and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III 
     of chapter 53 of such title, relating to classification and 
     General Schedule pay rates.
       (B) Employment and compensation.--The Special Inspector 
     General may exercise the authorities of subsections (b) 
     through (i) of section 3161 of title 5, United States Code 
     (without regard to subsection (a) of that section).
       (2) Retention of services.--The Special Inspector General 
     may obtain services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, 
     United States Code, at daily rates not to exceed the 
     equivalent rate prescribed for grade GS-15 of the General 
     Schedule by section 5332 of such title.
       (3) Ability to contract for audits, studies, and other 
     services.--The Special Inspector General may enter into 
     contracts and other arrangements for audits, studies, 
     analyses, and other services with public agencies and with 
     private persons, and make such payments as may be necessary 
     to carry out the duties of the Special Inspector General.
       (4) Request for information.--
       (A) In general.--Upon request of the Special Inspector 
     General for information or assistance from any department, 
     agency, or other entity of the Federal Government, the head 
     of that entity shall, insofar as is practicable and not in 
     contravention of any existing law, furnish the information or 
     assistance to the Special Inspector General or an authorized 
     designee.
       (B) Refusal to comply.--If information or assistance 
     requested by the Special Inspector General is, in the 
     judgment of the Special Inspector General, unreasonably 
     refused or not provided, the Special Inspector General shall 
     report the circumstances to the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     without delay.
       (f) Reports.--
       (1) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on 
     which the Special Inspector General is confirmed, and every 
     calendar year thereafter, the Special Inspector General shall 
     submit to the President and appropriate committees of 
     Congress a report summarizing the activities of the Special 
     Inspector General during the previous 1-year period ending on 
     the date of that report.
       (2) Public disclosures.--Nothing in this subsection 
     authorizes the public disclosure of information that is--
       (A) specifically prohibited from disclosure by any other 
     provision of law;
       (B) specifically required by Executive order to be 
     protected from disclosure in the interest of national defense 
     or national security or in the conduct of foreign affairs; or
       (C) a part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

     SEC. 13108. OTHER PERSONNEL.

       (a) Appointment, Removal, and Definition of Duties.--Except 
     as otherwise provided in the bylaws of IFA, the Chief 
     Executive Officer, in consultation with the Board of 
     Directors, shall appoint, remove, and define the duties of 
     such qualified personnel as are necessary to carry out the 
     powers, duties, and purpose of IFA, other than senior 
     management, who shall be appointed in accordance with section 
     13105.
       (b) Coordination in Identifying Qualifications and 
     Expertise.--In appointing qualified personnel pursuant to 
     subsection (a), the Chief Executive Officer shall coordinate 
     with, and seek assistance from, the Secretary of 
     Transportation in identifying the appropriate qualifications 
     and expertise in infrastructure project finance.

     SEC. 13109. COMPLIANCE.

       The provision of assistance by IFA pursuant to this title 
     does not supersede any provision of State law or regulation 
     otherwise applicable to an eligible infrastructure project.

 Subtitle B--Terms and Limitations on Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees

     SEC. 13201. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE FROM IFA AND 
                   TERMS AND LIMITATIONS OF LOANS.

       (a) Public Benefit; Financeability.--A project is not be 
     eligible for financial assistance from IFA under this title 
     if--
       (1) the use or purpose of such project is private or such 
     project does not create a public benefit, as determined by 
     the Board of Directors; or
       (2) the applicant is unable to demonstrate, to the 
     satisfaction of the Board of Directors, a sufficient revenue 
     stream to finance the loan that will be used to pay for such 
     project.
       (b) Financial Criteria.--If the project meets the 
     requirements under subsection (a), an applicant for financial 
     assistance under this title shall demonstrate, to the 
     satisfaction of the Board of Directors, that--
       (1) for public-private partnerships, the project has 
     received contributed capital or commitments for contributed 
     capital equal to not less than 10 percent of the total cost 
     of the eligible infrastructure project for which assistance 
     is being sought if such contributed capital includes--
       (A) equity;
       (B) deeply subordinate loans or other credit and debt 
     instruments, which shall be junior to any IFA assistance 
     provided for the project;
       (C) appropriated funds or grants from governmental sources 
     other than the Federal Government; or
       (D) irrevocable private contributions of funds, grants, 
     property (including rights-of-way), and other assets that 
     directly reduce or offset project costs; and
       (2) the eligible infrastructure project for which 
     assistance is being sought--
       (A) is not for the refinancing of an existing 
     infrastructure project; and
       (B) meets--
       (i) any pertinent requirements set forth in this title;
       (ii) any criteria established by the Board of Directors 
     under subsection (c) or by the Chief Executive Officer in 
     accordance with this title; and
       (iii) the definition of an eligible infrastructure project.
       (c) Considerations.--The criteria established by the Board 
     of Directors under this

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     subsection shall provide adequate consideration of--
       (1) the economic, financial, technical, environmental, and 
     public benefits and costs of each eligible infrastructure 
     project under consideration for financial assistance under 
     this title, prioritizing eligible infrastructure projects 
     that--
       (A) demonstrate a clear and measurable public benefit;
       (B) offer value for money to taxpayers;
       (C) contribute to regional or national economic growth;
       (D) lead to long-term job creation; and
       (E) mitigate environmental concerns;
       (2) the means by which development of the eligible 
     infrastructure project under consideration is being financed, 
     including--
       (A) the terms, conditions, and structure of the proposed 
     financing;
       (B) the creditworthiness and standing of the project 
     sponsors, providers of equity, and cofinanciers;
       (C) the financial assumptions and projections on which the 
     eligible infrastructure project is based; and
       (D) whether there is sufficient State or municipal 
     political support for the successful completion of the 
     eligible infrastructure project;
       (3) the likelihood that the provision of assistance by IFA 
     will cause the development to proceed more promptly and with 
     lower costs for financing than would be the case without IFA 
     assistance;
       (4) the extent to which the provision of assistance by IFA 
     maximizes the level of private investment in the eligible 
     infrastructure project or supports a public-private 
     partnership, while providing a significant public benefit;
       (5) the extent to which the provision of assistance by IFA 
     can mobilize the participation of other financing partners in 
     the eligible infrastructure project;
       (6) the technical and operational viability of the eligible 
     infrastructure project;
       (7) the proportion of financial assistance from IFA;
       (8) the geographical location of the project, prioritizing 
     geographical diversity of projects funded by IFA;
       (9) the size of the project and the impact of the project 
     on the resources of IFA; and
       (10) the infrastructure sector of the project, prioritizing 
     projects from more than 1 sector funded by IFA.
       (d) Application.--
       (1) In general.--Any eligible entity seeking assistance 
     from IFA under this title for an eligible infrastructure 
     project shall submit an application to IFA at such time, in 
     such manner, and containing such information as the Board of 
     Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may require.
       (2) Review of applications.--
       (A) In general.--IFA shall review applications for 
     assistance under this title on an ongoing basis.
       (B) Preparation.--The Chief Executive Officer, in 
     cooperation with the senior management, shall prepare 
     eligible infrastructure projects for review and approval by 
     the Board of Directors.
       (3) Dedicated revenue sources.--The Federal credit 
     instrument shall be repayable, in whole or in part, from 
     tolls, user fees, or other dedicated revenue sources derived 
     from users or beneficiaries that also secure the eligible 
     infrastructure project obligations.
       (e) Eligible Infrastructure Project Costs.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), to be 
     eligible for assistance under this title, an eligible 
     infrastructure project shall have project costs that are 
     reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed $50,000,000.
       (2) Rural infrastructure projects.--To be eligible for 
     assistance under this title a rural infrastructure project 
     shall have project costs that are reasonably anticipated to 
     equal or exceed $10,000,000.
       (f) Loan Eligibility and Maximum Amounts.--
       (1) In general.--The amount of a direct loan or loan 
     guarantee under this title shall not exceed the lesser of--
       (A) 49 percent of the reasonably anticipated eligible 
     infrastructure project costs; and
       (B) the amount of the senior project obligations, if the 
     direct loan or loan guarantee does not receive an investment 
     grade rating.
       (2) Maximum annual loan and loan guarantee volume.--The 
     aggregate amount of direct loans and loan guarantees made by 
     IFA shall not exceed--
       (A) during the first 2 fiscal years of the operations of 
     IFA, $10,000,000,000 per year;
       (B) during fiscal years 3 through 9 of the operations of 
     IFA, $20,000,000,000 per year; and
       (C) during any fiscal year thereafter, $50,000,000,000.

     SEC. 13202. LOAN TERMS AND REPAYMENT.

       (a) In General.--A direct loan or loan guarantee under this 
     title with respect to an eligible infrastructure project 
     shall be on such terms, subject to such conditions, and 
     contain such covenants, representations, warranties, and 
     requirements (including requirements for audits) as the Chief 
     Executive Officer determines appropriate.
       (b) Terms.--A direct loan or loan guarantee under this 
     title--
       (1) shall--
       (A) be payable, in whole or in part, from tolls, user fees, 
     or other dedicated revenue sources derived from users or 
     beneficiaries; and
       (B) include a rate covenant, coverage requirement, or 
     similar security feature supporting the project obligations; 
     and
       (2) may be secured by a lien--
       (A) on the assets of the obligor, including revenues 
     described in paragraph (1); and
       (B) which may be subordinated to any other lien securing 
     project obligations.
       (c) Base Interest Rate.--The base interest rate on a direct 
     loan under this title shall be not less than the yield on 
     Treasury obligations of a similar maturity to the maturity of 
     the direct loan on the date of execution of the loan 
     agreement.
       (d) Risk Assessment.--Before entering into an agreement for 
     assistance under this title, the Chief Executive Officer, in 
     consultation with the Director of the Office of Management 
     and Budget and each rating agency providing a preliminary 
     rating opinion letter under this section, shall determine an 
     appropriate Federal credit subsidy amount for each direct 
     loan and loan guarantee, taking into account that preliminary 
     rating opinion letter, as well as any comparable market rates 
     available for such a loan or loan guarantee, should any 
     exist.
       (e) Credit Fee.--
       (1) In general.--With respect to each agreement for 
     assistance under this title, the Chief Executive Officer 
     shall charge a credit fee to the recipient of that assistance 
     to pay for, over time, all or a portion of the Federal credit 
     subsidy determined under subsection (d), with the remainder 
     paid by the account established for IFA.
       (2) Direct loans.--In the case of a direct loan, the credit 
     fee described in paragraph (1) shall be in addition to the 
     base interest rate established under subsection (c).
       (f) Maturity Date.--The final maturity date of a direct 
     loan or loan guaranteed by IFA under this title shall be not 
     later than 35 years after the date of substantial completion 
     of the eligible infrastructure project, as determined by the 
     Chief Executive Officer.
       (g) Preliminary Rating Opinion Letter.--
       (1) In general.--The Chief Executive Officer shall require 
     each applicant for assistance under this title to provide a 
     preliminary rating opinion letter from at least 1 rating 
     agency, indicating that the senior obligations of the 
     eligible infrastructure project, which may be the Federal 
     credit instrument, have the potential to achieve an 
     investment-grade rating.
       (2) Rural infrastructure projects.--With respect to a rural 
     infrastructure project, a rating agency opinion letter 
     described in paragraph (1) shall not be required, except that 
     the loan or loan guarantee shall receive an internal rating 
     score, using methods similar to the rating agencies generated 
     by IFA, measuring the proposed direct loan or loan guarantee 
     against comparable direct loans or loan guarantees of similar 
     credit quality in a similar sector.
       (h) Investment-Grade Rating Requirement.--
       (1) Loans and loan guarantees.--The execution of a direct 
     loan or loan guarantee under this title shall be contingent 
     on the senior obligations of the eligible infrastructure 
     project receiving an investment-grade rating.
       (2) Rating of ifa overall portfolio.--The average rating of 
     the overall portfolio of IFA shall be not less than 
     investment grade after 5 years of operation.
       (i) Terms and Repayment of Direct Loans.--
       (1) Schedule.--The Chief Executive Officer shall establish 
     a repayment schedule for each direct loan under this title, 
     based on the projected cash flow from eligible infrastructure 
     project revenues and other repayment sources.
       (2) Commencement.--Scheduled loan repayments of principal 
     or interest on a direct loan under this title shall commence 
     not later than 5 years after the date of substantial 
     completion of the eligible infrastructure project, as 
     determined by the Chief Executive Officer of IFA.
       (3) Deferred payments of direct loans.--
       (A) Authorization.--If, at any time after the date of 
     substantial completion of an eligible infrastructure project 
     assisted under this title, the eligible infrastructure 
     project is unable to generate sufficient revenues to pay the 
     scheduled loan repayments of principal and interest on the 
     direct loan under this title, the Chief Executive Officer may 
     allow the obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the 
     outstanding balance of the direct loan, if the result would 
     benefit the taxpayer.
       (B) Interest.--Any payment deferred under subparagraph (A) 
     shall--
       (i) continue to accrue interest, in accordance with the 
     terms of the obligation, until fully repaid; and
       (ii) be scheduled to be amortized over the remaining term 
     of the loan.
       (C) Criteria.--
       (i) In general.--Any payment deferral under subparagraph 
     (A) shall be contingent on the eligible infrastructure 
     project meeting criteria established by the Board of 
     Directors.
       (ii) Repayment standards.--The criteria established under 
     clause (i) shall include

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     standards for reasonable assurance of repayment.
       (4) Prepayment of direct loans.--
       (A) Use of excess revenues.--Any excess revenues that 
     remain after satisfying scheduled debt service requirements 
     on the eligible infrastructure project obligations and direct 
     loan and all deposit requirements under the terms of any 
     trust agreement, bond resolution, or similar agreement 
     securing project obligations under this title may be applied 
     annually to prepay the direct loan, without penalty.
       (B) Use of proceeds of refinancing.--A direct loan under 
     this title may be prepaid at any time, without penalty, from 
     the proceeds of refinancing from non-Federal funding sources.
       (j) Loan Guarantees.--The terms of a loan guaranteed by IFA 
     under this title shall be consistent with the terms set forth 
     in this section for a direct loan, except that the rate on 
     the guaranteed loan and any payment, prepayment, or 
     refinancing features shall be negotiated between the obligor 
     and the lender (as defined in section 601(a) of title 23, 
     United States Code) with the consent of the Chief Executive 
     Officer.
       (k) Compliance With Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     direct loans and loan guarantees authorized by this title 
     shall be subject to the provisions of the Federal Credit 
     Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.).
       (2) Exception.--Section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform 
     Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply to a loan or 
     loan guarantee under this title.
       (l) Policy of Congress.--It is the policy of Congress that 
     IFA shall only make a direct loan or loan guarantee under 
     this title if IFA determines that IFA is reasonably expected 
     to recover the full amount of the direct loan or loan 
     guarantee.

     SEC. 13203. ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS.

       (a) Interagency Coordination.--As soon as practicable after 
     IFA approves financing for a proposed project under this 
     title, the President shall convene a meeting of 
     representatives of all relevant and appropriate permitting 
     agencies--
       (1) to establish or update a permitting timetable for the 
     proposed project;
       (2) to coordinate concurrent permitting reviews by all 
     necessary agencies; and
       (3) to coordinate with relevant State agencies and regional 
     infrastructure development agencies to ensure--
       (A) adequate participation; and
       (B) the timely provision of necessary documentation to 
     allow any State review to proceed without delay.
       (b) Goal.--The permitting timetable for each proposed 
     project established pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall 
     ensure that the environmental review process is completed as 
     soon as practicable.
       (c) Earlier.--The President may carry out the functions set 
     forth in subsection (a) with respect to a proposed project 
     before the IFA has approved financing for such project upon 
     the request of the Chief Executive Officer.
       (d) Concurrent Reviews.--Each agency, to the greatest 
     extent permitted by law, shall--
       (1) carry out the obligations of the agency under other 
     applicable law concurrently, and in conjunction with other 
     reviews being conducted by other participating agencies, 
     including environmental reviews required under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), unless 
     such concurrent reviews would impair the ability of the 
     agency to carry out its statutory obligations; and
       (2) formulate and implement administrative, policy, and 
     procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure the 
     completion of the environmental review process in a timely, 
     coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.

     SEC. 13204. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT.

       (a) Credit Agreement.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
     of law, each eligible entity that receives assistance under 
     this title shall enter into a credit agreement that requires 
     such entity to comply with all applicable policies and 
     procedures of IFA, in addition to all other provisions of the 
     loan agreement.
       (b) Applicability of Federal Laws.--Each eligible entity 
     that receives assistance under this title shall provide 
     written assurance, in such form and manner and containing 
     such terms as are to be prescribed by IFA, that the eligible 
     infrastructure project will be performed in compliance with 
     the requirements of all Federal laws that would otherwise 
     apply to similar projects to which the United States is a 
     party, or financed in whole or in part from Federal funds or 
     in accordance with guarantees of a Federal agency or financed 
     from funds obtained by pledge of any contract of a Federal 
     agency to make a loan, grant, or annual contribution (except 
     where a different meaning is expressly indicated).
       (c) IFA Authority on Noncompliance.--In any case in which 
     an eligible entity that receives assistance under this title 
     is materially out of compliance with the loan agreement, or 
     any applicable policy or procedure of IFA, the Board of 
     Directors may take action--
       (1) to cancel unused loan amounts; or
       (2) to accelerate the repayment terms of any outstanding 
     obligation.

     SEC. 13205. AUDITS; REPORTS TO THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS.

       (a) Accounting.--The books of account of IFA shall be--
       (1) maintained in accordance with generally accepted 
     accounting principles; and
       (2) subject to an annual audit by independent public 
     accountants of nationally recognized standing appointed by 
     the Board of Directors.
       (b) Reports.--
       (1) Board of directors.--Not later than 90 days after the 
     last day of each fiscal year, the Board of Directors shall 
     submit to the President and Congress a complete and detailed 
     report with respect to the preceding fiscal year, setting 
     forth--
       (A) a summary of the operations of IFA for that fiscal 
     year;
       (B) a schedule of the obligations of IFA and capital 
     securities outstanding at the end of that fiscal year, with a 
     statement of the amounts issued and redeemed or paid during 
     that fiscal year;
       (C) the status of eligible infrastructure projects 
     receiving funding or other assistance pursuant to this title 
     during that fiscal year, including--
       (i) all nonperforming loans; and
       (ii) disclosure of all entities with a development, 
     ownership, or operational interest in those eligible 
     infrastructure projects;
       (D) a description of the successes and challenges 
     encountered in lending to rural communities, including the 
     role of the Office of Technical and Rural Assistance 
     established under this title; and
       (E) an assessment of the risks of the portfolio of IFA, 
     which shall be prepared by an independent source.
       (2) GAO.--Not later than 5 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
     States shall conduct an evaluation of, and submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the activities of IFA for the 
     fiscal years covered by the report that includes--
       (A) an assessment of the impact and benefits of each funded 
     eligible infrastructure project, including a review of how 
     effectively each eligible infrastructure project accomplished 
     the goals prioritized by the eligible infrastructure project 
     criteria of IFA; and
       (B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of, and challenges 
     facing, loan programs at the Department of Transportation and 
     Department of Energy, and an analysis of the advisability of 
     consolidating those programs within IFA.
       (c) Books and Records.--
       (1) In general.--IFA shall maintain adequate books and 
     records to support the financial transactions of IFA, with a 
     description of financial transactions and eligible 
     infrastructure projects receiving funding, and the amount of 
     funding for each project maintained on a publically 
     accessible database.
       (2) Audits by the secretary of the treasury and gao.--The 
     books and records of IFA shall at all times be open to 
     inspection by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Special 
     Inspector General, and the Comptroller General of the United 
     States.

     SEC. 13206. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.

       Nothing in this title may be construed to affect or alter 
     the responsibility of an eligible entity that receives 
     assistance under this title to comply with applicable Federal 
     and State laws (including regulations) relating to an 
     eligible infrastructure project.

                       Subtitle C--Funding of IFA

     SEC. 13301. FEES.

       The Chief Executive Officer shall establish fees with 
     respect to loans and loan guarantees under this title that--
       (1) are sufficient to cover all the administrative costs to 
     the Federal Government for the operations of IFA;
       (2) may be in the form of an application or transaction 
     fee, or interest rate adjustment; and
       (3) may be based on the risk premium associated with the 
     loan or loan guarantee, taking into consideration--
       (A) the price of Treasury obligations of a similar 
     maturity;
       (B) prevailing market conditions;
       (C) the ability of the eligible infrastructure project to 
     support the loan or loan guarantee; and
       (D) the total amount of the loan or loan guarantee.

     SEC. 13302. SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF IFA.

       The Chief Executive Officer shall, to the extent 
     practicable, take actions consistent with this title to make 
     IFA a self-sustaining entity, with administrative costs and 
     Federal credit subsidy costs fully funded by fees and risk 
     premiums on loans and loan guarantees.

     SEC. 13303. FUNDING.

       (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--
       (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     IFA to make direct loans and loan guarantees under this title 
     $10,000,000,000, which shall remain available until expended.
       (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts appropriated 
     pursuant to paragraph (1), the

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     IFA may expend, for administrative costs, not more than--
       (A) $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2016 and 2017; 
     and
       (B) not more than $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.
       (b) Interest.--The amounts made available to IFA pursuant 
     to subsection (a) shall be placed in interest-bearing 
     accounts.
       (c) Rural Infrastructure Projects.--Of the amounts made 
     available to IFA under this section, not less than 5 percent 
     shall be used to offset subsidy costs associated with rural 
     infrastructure projects.

     SEC. 13304. CONTRACT AUTHORITY.

       Notwithstanding any other provision of law, approval by the 
     Board of Directors of a Federal credit instrument that uses 
     funds made available under this title shall impose upon the 
     United States a contractual obligation to fund the Federal 
     credit investment.

     SEC. 13305. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY.

       IFA shall not have the authority to issue debt in its own 
     name.

    Subtitle D--Tax Exemption Requirements for State and Local Bonds

     SEC. 13401. NATIONAL LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF TAX-EXEMPT 
                   FINANCING FOR FACILITIES.

       Section 142(m)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     is amended by striking ``$15,000,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$16,000,000,000''.

Subtitle E--Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 
                            1998 Amendments

     SEC. 13501. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND 
                   INNOVATION ACT OF 1998 AMENDMENTS.

                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2401. Mr. WARNER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 394, line 5, strike ``(c)'' and insert the 
     following:
       (c) Task Force.--To assist with the study under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall create a task force composed of 
     representatives of--
       (1) national stakeholders representing--
       (A) city officials;
       (B) State departments of transportation;
       (C) transit agencies;
       (D) transportation demand management professionals;
       (E) rural transportation agencies;
       (F) shared use mobility providers;
       (G) intelligent transportation system professionals; and
       (H) additional private sector technology professionals, as 
     appropriate;
       (2) university transportation centers engaged in research 
     regarding urban mobility and shared use mobility;
       (3) private companies that provide, promote, and operate 
     digital mobility technologies and information technologies; 
     and
       (4) other entities that the Secretary determines could 
     contribute to the development of the study.
       (d)
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2402. Mr. WARNER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 401, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:

     SEC. 31209. GUIDANCE ON INNOVATIVE MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
     Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit 
     Administration, shall review policies and guidance to 
     identify ways in which the Department can encourage State 
     departments of transportation, transit agencies, and other 
     direct recipients of Federal-Aid Highway and Federal Transit 
     funding to encourage and expand the use of innovative 
     mobility technologies, including car sharing, bike sharing, 
     carpool, vanpool, transportation network companies, 
     multimodal fare payment systems, application-based mobility 
     programs, and other innovative projects that can make the 
     transportation system more safe and efficient.
       (b) Review of Guidance.--The Secretary, in coordination 
     with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal 
     Transit Administration, shall--
       (1) review existing guidance and revise such guidance, as 
     necessary, to encourage the use and expansion of innovative 
     technologies, as appropriate; and
       (2) develop specific guidance and circulars on how 
     recipients of Federal-Aid Highway funding can and should be 
     utilizing such technologies.
       (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
     a report to Congress that includes--
       (1) a plan describing how the Department will identify and 
     provide technical assistance to recipients of Federal-Aid 
     Highway funding on integrating and utilizing innovative 
     mobility technologies;
       (2) a plan for addressing current and potential guidance 
     documents;
       (3) the identification of legislative barriers that prevent 
     expansion and utilization of innovative mobility 
     technologies, including mobility services provided by private 
     providers of public transportation; and
       (4) recommendations on policies that the Department should 
     implement and legislation that Congress should enact to 
     expand innovative mobility technologies.
       (d) Task Force.--To assist with the development of the 
     report under subsection (c), the Secretary shall create a 
     task force composed of representatives of--
       (1) national stakeholders representing--
       (A) city officials;
       (B) State departments of transportation;
       (C) transit agencies;
       (D) transportation demand management professionals;
       (E) rural transportation agencies;
       (F) shared use mobility providers;
       (G) intelligent transportation system professionals; and
       (H) additional private sector technology professionals, as 
     appropriate;
       (2) university transportation centers engaged in research 
     regarding urban mobility and shared use mobility;
       (3) private companies that provide, promote, and operate 
     digital mobility technologies and information technologies; 
     and
       (4) other entities that the Secretary determines could 
     contribute to the development of the report.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2403. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Kaine) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 15, strike line 11 and all that follows 
     through page 16, line 6, and insert the following:

       (I) $370,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (II) $377,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (III) $385,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (IV) $393,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (V) $400,860,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (VI) $408,877,000 for fiscal year 2021.

       (ii) Allocation of funding.--Of the amount made available 
     for each fiscal year--

       (I) $300,000,000 shall be distributed in the same 
     proportion that the Federal lands transportation program 
     funds were distributed among the Federal agencies in fiscal 
     year 2014;
       (II) of the remaining amount--

       (aa) 80 percent shall be--
       (AA) allocated for the Department of the Interior; and
       (BB) divided by the Secretary of the Interior among the 
     National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the 
     Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Reclamation;
       (bb) 15 percent shall be allocated for the United States 
     Forest Service; and
       (cc) 5 percent shall allocated for the United States Army 
     Corps of Engineers.
       On page 16, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:
       (D) Nationally significant federal lands and tribal 
     projects program.--For the nationally significant Federal 
     lands and Tribal projects program under section 207 of title 
     23, United States Code, $150,000,000 for each of the fiscal 
     years 2016 through 2021.
       On page 25, strike lines 6 through 11 and insert the 
     following:
       (1) $43,291,500,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (2) $44,214,300,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (3) $45,202,100,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (4) $46,257,400,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (5) $47,383,560,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (6) $48,536,777,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       Beginning on page 104, strike line 6 and all that follows 
     through page 107, line 13, and insert the following:

     SEC. 11205. NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL LANDS AND TRIBAL 
                   PROJECT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after section 206 the following:

     ``Sec. 207. Nationally significant Federal lands and tribal 
       project program

       ``(a) Purpose.--The Secretary shall establish a nationally 
     significant Federal lands and tribal projects program 
     (referred to in this section as the `Program') to provide 
     funding needed to construct, reconstruct, or rehabilitate 
     nationally significant Federal lands and tribal 
     transportation projects.

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       ``(b) Eligible Applicants.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     entities eligible to receive funds under sections 201, 202, 
     203, and 204 may apply for funding under the Program.
       ``(2) Special rule.--A State, county, or unit of local 
     government may only apply for funding under the Program if 
     sponsored by an eligible Federal land management agency or 
     Indian tribe.
       ``(c) Eligible Projects.--An eligible project under the 
     Program shall be a single continuous project--
       ``(1) on a Federal lands transportation facility, a Federal 
     lands access transportation facility, or a Tribal 
     transportation facility (as those terms are defined under 
     section 101), except that such facility is not required to be 
     included on an inventory described in section 202 or 203;
       ``(2) for which completion of activities required under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.) has been demonstrated through--
       ``(A) a record of decision with respect to the project;
       ``(B) a finding that the project has no significant impact; 
     or
       ``(C) a determination that the project is categorically 
     excluded; and
       ``(3) having an estimated cost, based on the results of 
     preliminary engineering, of not less than $25,000,000, with 
     priority consideration given to projects with an estimated 
     cost of not less than $50,000,000.
       ``(d) Eligible Activities.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), an applicant 
     receiving funds under the Program may only use such funds for 
     construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation activities, 
     unless such activities are directly related to a design-build 
     contract.
       ``(2) Ineligible activities.--An eligible applicant may not 
     use funds received under the Program for activities relating 
     to project design.
       ``(e) Applications.--Eligible applicants shall submit an 
     application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and 
     containing such information as the Secretary may require.
       ``(f) Selection Criteria.--In selecting a project to 
     receive funds under the Program, the Secretary shall consider 
     the extent to which the project--
       ``(1) furthers the goals of the Department, including state 
     of good repair, environmental sustainability, economic 
     competitiveness, quality of life, and safety;
       ``(2) improves the condition of critical multimodal 
     transportation facilities;
       ``(3) needs construction, reconstruction, or 
     rehabilitation;
       ``(4) is included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the 
     National Register of Historic Places;
       ``(5) enhances environmental ecosystems;
       ``(6) uses new technologies and innovations that enhance 
     the efficiency of the project;
       ``(7) is supported by funds other than those received under 
     the Program to construct, maintain, and operate the facility;
       ``(8) spans 2 or more States; and
       ``(9) serves lands owned by multiple Federal agencies or 
     Indian tribes.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 
     2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
     after the item relating to section 206 the following:

``207. Nationally significant Federal lands and tribal project 
              program.''.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Availability of funds.--Section 201(b) of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``the nationally 
     significant Federal lands and tribal projects program,'' 
     after ``Federal lands transportation program,'';
       (B) in paragraph (4)(A), by inserting ``the nationally 
     significant Federal lands and tribal projects program,'' 
     after ``Federal lands transportation program,''; and
       (C) in paragraph (7), by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) Nationally significant federal lands and tribal 
     projects program.--The Federal share of the cost of a project 
     carried out under the nationally significant Federal lands 
     and tribal projects program established under section 207 may 
     be up to 100 percent.''.
       (2) Planning.--Section 201(c)(3) of such title is amended 
     by inserting ``nationally significant Federal lands and 
     tribal projects program'' after ``Federal lands 
     transportation program,'' the first time such phrase appears.
       On page 107, line 15, strike ``Section 201(c)'' and insert 
     the following:
       (a) In General.--Section 201(c)
       On page 109, line 14, strike the end quote and final period 
     and insert the following:
       ``(C) Eligible entities.--Amounts described in subparagraph 
     (A) may be used by--
       ``(i) the Bureau of Land Management;
       ``(ii) the Bureau of Reclamation;
       ``(iii) the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution 
     Command;
       ``(iv) the National Park Service;
       ``(v) the Tennessee Valley Authority;
       ``(vi) the United States Air Force;
       ``(vii) the United States Army;
       ``(viii) the United States Army Corps of Engineers;
       ``(ix) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
       ``(x) the United States Forest Service; and
       ``(xi) the United States Navy.
       ``(D) Special rule.--Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) 
     through (C), a Federal land management agency receiving funds 
     to carry out section 203 may use amounts authorized to carry 
     out that section to meet the requirements under this 
     subsection.''.
       (b) Coordination.--Section 201 of such title is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(f) Federal Lands Transportation Executive Council.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall periodically convene 
     a Federal Lands Transportation Executive Council, which--
       ``(A) shall be composed of the heads of the appropriate 
     Federal land management agencies or their designees; and
       ``(B) shall be chaired by the Secretary or the Secretary's 
     designee.
       ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the Federal Lands 
     Transportation Executive Council shall be to consult on 
     interdepartmental data standardization, technology 
     integration, and interdepartmental consistency.''.
       On page 110, line 15, strike ``and''.
       On page 110, line 18, strike the period at the end and 
     insert ``; and''.
       On page 110, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:
       (4) by striking subsection (d).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2404. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Kaine) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 333, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following:
       (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including a high-
     occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane facility or a high-occupancy 
     toll (HOT) lane facility that public transportation and high-
     occupancy vehicles are permitted to use toll-free'' before 
     the period at the end;
       On page 333, line 7, strike ``(A)'' and insert ``(B)''.
       On page 333, line 11, strike ``(B)'' and insert ``(C)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2405. Mr. WARNER (for himself, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Kaine, and Mr. 
Cardin) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the 
bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 324, strike line 24 and all that follows 
     through page 326, line 11, and insert the following:
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); 
     and
       (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
       ``(D) to the extent that the Secretary determines 
     appropriate, minimum safety standards for rail fixed guideway 
     public transportation systems relating to--
       ``(i) written emergency plans and procedures for passenger 
     evacuations, and training programs to ensure public 
     transportation personnel compliance and readiness;
       ``(ii) emergency preparedness training, drill, and 
     familiarization programs for first responders with 
     jurisdiction over a rail fixed guideway public transportation 
     system, including quarterly field exercises;
       ``(iii) maintenance, testing, and inspection programs to 
     ensure the proper functioning of tunnel, station, and vehicle 
     ventilation systems;
       ``(iv) coordination with local emergency responders having 
     jurisdiction over a rail fixed guideway public transportation 
     system to ensure effective radio and public safety 
     communications;
       ``(v) initial and recurring training for roadway workers in 
     hazard recognition and mitigation;
       ``(vi) implementation of transmission-based train control 
     systems;
       ``(vii) maintenance, testing, and inspection programs for 
     signal and train control systems, track, mechanical systems, 
     and operations;
       ``(viii) minimum safety standards for signals, track, and 
     on-track equipment;
       ``(ix) certification requirements for train and bus 
     operators and control center employees; and
       ``(x) medical and fitness-for-duty criteria for train and 
     bus operators and control center employees; and''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:

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       ``(3) Minimum safety standards considerations.--In 
     determining appropriate minimum safety standards under 
     paragraph (2)(D), the Secretary shall consider standards 
     that--
       ``(A) are not related to performance standards for public 
     transportation vehicles developed under paragraph (2)(C); and
       ``(B) to the extent practicable, take into consideration--
       ``(i) relevant recommendations of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board;
       ``(ii) best practices standards developed by the public 
     transportation industry;
       ``(iii) any minimum safety standards or performance 
     criteria being implemented across the public transportation 
     industry; and
       ``(iv) any additional information that the Secretary 
     determines necessary and appropriate.'';
       (2) in subsection (f)(2), by inserting after ``public 
     transportation system of a recipient'' the following: ``or 
     the public transportation industry generally'';
       (3) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``an eligible State, as defined in 
     subsection (e),'' and inserting ``a recipient''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Emergency authority.--
       ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `emergency 
     order' means an order issued by the Secretary under 
     subparagraph (B).
       ``(B) Emergency orders.--If, through inspections, 
     investigations, audits, examinations, or testing carried out 
     under this section, the Secretary determines that an unsafe 
     condition, unsafe practice, or combination of unsafe 
     conditions and unsafe practices is causing an emergency 
     situation involving a risk of death, personal injury, or 
     significant harm to the environment, the Secretary may 
     immediately, without regard to section 553 or 554 of title 5, 
     issue an order imposing any restriction or prohibition that 
     is necessary to abate the emergency situation.
       ``(C) Conditions or practices creating emergency 
     situation.--
       ``(i) In general.--An emergency order shall describe--

       ``(I) the condition, practice, or combination of conditions 
     and practices that is causing the emergency situation; and
       ``(II) the standards and procedures for obtaining relief 
     from the order.

       ``(ii) Rule of construction.--Nothing in clause (i) shall 
     be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary under 
     this paragraph to maintain an emergency order in effect for 
     as long as the Secretary determines that the emergency 
     situation exists.''; and

       Beginning on page 328, strike line 3 and all that follows 
     through page 332, line 13, and insert the following:
       (b) Appointment of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan 
     Area Transit Authority.--
       (1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       (A) the term ``Compact'' means the Washington Metropolitan 
     Area Transit Authority Compact (Public Law 89-774; 80 Stat 
     1324);
       (B) the term ``Federal Director'' means--
       (i) a voting member of the Board of Directors of the 
     Transit Authority who represents the Federal Government; and
       (ii) a nonvoting member of the Board of Directors of the 
     Transit Authority who serves as an alternate for a member 
     described in clause (i); and
       (C) the term ``Transit Authority'' means the Washington 
     Metropolitan Area Transit Authority established under Article 
     III of the Compact.
       (2) Appointment by secretary.--
       (A) In general.--For any appointment made on or after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall have sole 
     authority to appoint Federal Directors to the Board of 
     Directors of the Transit Authority.
       (B) Amendment to compact.--The signatory parties to the 
     Compact shall amend the Compact as necessary in accordance 
     with subparagraph (A).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2406. Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Coons) submitted 
an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title LXII of division F, add the following:

     SEC. 62002. PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION AND FULL FUNDING OF THE 
                   LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.

       (a) Authorization.--Section 200302 of title 54, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``During the period ending September 30, 
     2015, there'' and inserting ``There''; and
       (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``through September 
     30, 2015''.
       (b) Full Funding.--
       (1) In general.--Section 200303 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 200303. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

       ``Amounts deposited in the Fund under section 200302 shall 
     be made available for expenditure, without further 
     appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out the 
     purposes of the Fund (including accounts and programs made 
     available from the Fund).''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections affected for 
     title 54 is amended by striking the item relating to section 
     200303 and inserting the following:

``200303. Availability of funds.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2407. Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Udall, Mr. Merkley, 
and Mr. Franken) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him 
to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 592, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following:

                         PART IV--SAFE STREETS

     SEC. 34441. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Safe Streets Act of 2015''.

     SEC. 34442. DEFINITIONS.

       In this part:
       (1) Complete street.--The term ``complete street'' means a 
     roadway that safely accommodates all travelers, particularly 
     public transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians (including 
     individuals of all ages and individuals with mobility, 
     sensory, neurological, or hidden disabilities), motorists and 
     freight vehicles, to enable all travelers to use the roadway 
     safely and efficiently.
       (2) Complete streets policy; complete streets principle.--
     The terms ``complete streets policy'' and ``complete streets 
     principle'' mean a transportation law, policy, or principle 
     at the local, State, regional, or Federal level that 
     ensures--
       (A) the safe and adequate accommodation, in all phases of 
     project planning and development, of all users of the 
     transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, 
     public transit users, children, older individuals, 
     individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight 
     vehicles; and
       (B) the consideration of the safety and convenience of all 
     users in all phases of project planning and development.
       (3) Local jurisdiction.--The term ``local jurisdiction'' 
     means any unit of local government.
       (4) Metropolitan planning organization.--The term 
     ``metropolitan planning organization'' has the meaning given 
     the term in section 134(b) of title 23, United States Code.
       (5) Roadway.--The term ``roadway'' means--
       (A) the defined Federal functional classification roadway 
     system; and
       (B) each bridge structure providing a connection for such a 
     roadway system.
       (6) Senior manager.--The term ``senior manager'' means--
       (A) the director of a State department of transportation 
     (or a designee);
       (B) the director of a metropolitan planning organization 
     (or a designee); and
       (C) the director of a regional, county, or city 
     transportation agency that is primarily responsible for 
     planning and approval of transportation projects (or a 
     designee).
       (7) Transportation improvement program.--The term 
     ``transportation improvement program'' has the meaning given 
     the term ``TIP'' in section 134(b) of title 23, United States 
     Code.

     SEC. 34443. COMPLETE STREETS POLICY.

       (a) Law or Policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal 
     year that begins 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act each State and metropolitan planning organization 
     shall have in effect--
       (1) in the case of a State--
       (A) a law requiring that, beginning on the effective date 
     of the State law, all transportation projects in the State 
     shall accommodate the safety and convenience of all users in 
     accordance with complete streets principles; or
       (B) an explicit State department of transportation policy 
     that, beginning on the effective date of the policy, all 
     transportation projects in the State shall accommodate the 
     safety and convenience of all users in accordance with 
     complete streets principles; and
       (2) in the case of a metropolitan planning organization, an 
     explicit statement of policy that, beginning on the effective 
     date of the policy, all transportation projects under the 
     jurisdiction of the metropolitan planning organization shall 
     accommodate the safety and convenience of all users in 
     accordance with complete streets principles.
       (b) Inclusions.--
       (1) In general.--A law or policy described in subsection 
     (a) shall--

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       (A) apply to each federally funded project of each State 
     department of transportation or metropolitan planning 
     organization transportation improvement program;
       (B) include a statement that each project under the 
     transportation improvement program makes streets or affected 
     rights-of-way accessible to the expected users of that 
     facility, of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, 
     bicyclists, transit vehicles and users, freight vehicles, and 
     motorists;
       (C) except as provided in paragraph (2), apply to new road 
     construction and road modification projects, including 
     design, planning, construction, reconstruction, 
     rehabilitation, maintenance, and operations, for the entire 
     right-of-way;
       (D) indicate that improvements for the safe and convenient 
     travel by pedestrians or bicyclists of all ages and abilities 
     on or across streets shall be fully assessed, considered, and 
     documented as a routine element of pavement resurfacing 
     projects;
       (E) delineate a clear procedure by which transportation 
     improvement projects may be exempted from complying with 
     complete streets principles, which shall require--
       (i) approval by the appropriate senior manager, in 
     accordance with subsection (d)(2); and
       (ii) documentation, with supporting data, that indicates 
     the basis for such an exemption;
       (F) comply with up-to-date design standards, particularly 
     standards relating to providing access for individuals with 
     disabilities;
       (G) require that complete streets principles be applied in 
     due consideration of the urban, suburban, or rural context in 
     which a project is located;
       (H) include a list of performance standards with measurable 
     outcomes to ensure that the transportation improvement 
     program adheres to complete streets principles; and
       (I) direct agency staff to create an implementation plan.
       (2) Exception.--A law or policy described in subsection (a) 
     shall not apply to a new road construction or modification 
     project for which, as of the effective date of the law or 
     policy, at least 30 percent of the design phase is completed.
       (c) Exemption Requirements and Procedures.--A law or policy 
     described in subsection (a) shall allow for a project-
     specific exemption from an applicable complete streets policy 
     if--
       (1)(A) an affected roadway prohibits, by law, use of the 
     roadway by specified users, in which case a greater effort 
     shall be made to accommodate those specified users elsewhere, 
     including on roadways that cross or otherwise intersect with 
     the affected roadway;
       (B) the cost to the exempted project in achieving 
     compliance with the applicable complete streets policy would 
     be excessively disproportionate (as defined in the 2001 
     Department of Transportation Guidance on Accommodating 
     Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel), as compared to the need or 
     probable use of a particular complete street; or
       (C) the existing and planned population, employment 
     densities, traffic volumes, or level of transit service 
     around a particular roadway is so low, that the expected 
     users of the roadway will not include pedestrians, public 
     transportation, freight vehicles, or bicyclists; and
       (2) the project-specific exemption is approved by--
       (A) a senior manager of the metropolitan planning 
     organization that approved the transportation improvement 
     program containing the exempted project;
       (B) a senior manager of the relevant State department of 
     transportation; or
       (C) in the case of a project for which neither the 
     metropolitan planning organization nor the State department 
     of transportation is the agency with primary transportation 
     planning authority, a senior manager of the regional, county, 
     or city agency responsible for planning and approval of the 
     project.
       (d) Integration.--Each State department of transportation 
     and metropolitan planning organization implementing a 
     complete streets policy shall incorporate complete streets 
     principles into all aspects of the transportation project 
     development, programming, and delivery process, including 
     project planning and identification, scoping procedures, 
     design approvals, design manuals, and performance measures.
       (e) Reports.--
       (1) In general.--Each State department of transportation 
     shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the 
     implementation by the State of measures to achieve compliance 
     with the requirements under this section, at such time, in 
     such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
     may require.
       (2) Determination by secretary.--On receipt of a report 
     under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether 
     the applicable State has achieved compliance with the 
     requirements under this section.

     SEC. 34444. CERTIFICATION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a 
     method of evaluating compliance by State departments of 
     transportation and metropolitan planning organizations with 
     the requirements of this part, including a requirement that 
     each State department of transportation and metropolitan 
     planning organization shall submit a report to the Secretary 
     that describes--
       (1) each complete streets policy adopted by the State 
     department of transportation or metropolitan planning 
     organization;
       (2) the means of implementation by the State department of 
     transportation or metropolitan planning organization of the 
     complete streets policy; and
       (3) the process for providing an exemption, from the 
     requirements of the complete streets policy of the State 
     department of transportation or metropolitan planning 
     organization.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to 
     Congress that describes--
       (1) the method established under subsection (a);
       (2) the status of activities for adoption and 
     implementation by State departments of transportation and 
     metropolitan planning organizations of complete streets 
     policies;
       (3) the tools and resources provided by the Secretary to 
     State departments of transportation and metropolitan planning 
     organizations to assist with that adoption and 
     implementation; and
       (4) other measures carried out by the Secretary to 
     encourage the adoption of complete streets policies by local 
     jurisdictions.

     SEC. 34445. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS.

       (a) Final Standards.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Architectural and 
     Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under 
     section 502(a)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 
     U.S.C. 792(a)(1)) shall promulgate final standards for 
     accessibility of new construction and alteration of 
     pedestrian facilities for public rights-of-way.
       (b) Temporary Standards.--During the period beginning on 
     the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on 
     which the Architectural and Transportation Barriers 
     Compliance Board promulgates final standards under subsection 
     (a), a State or metropolitan planning organization shall 
     apply to public rights-of-way--
       (1) the proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian 
     Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way of the Architectural 
     and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board dated July 26, 
     2011, and supplemented on February 13, 2013; or
       (2) if the standards referred to in paragraph (1) do not 
     address, or are inapplicable to, an affected public right-of-
     way, the revised draft guidelines for accessible public 
     rights-of-way of the Architectural and Transportation 
     Barriers Compliance Board dated November 23, 2005.

     SEC. 34446. RESEARCH, TECHNICAL GUIDANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION 
                   ASSISTANCE.

       (a) Research.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct research 
     regarding complete streets to assist States, metropolitan 
     planning organizations, and local jurisdictions in 
     developing, adopting, and implementing plans, projects, 
     procedures, policies, and training programs that comply with 
     complete streets principles.
       (2) Participation.--The Secretary shall solicit 
     participation in the research program under paragraph (1) 
     by--
       (A) the American Association of State Highway and 
     Transportation Officials;
       (B) the Institute of Transportation Engineers;
       (C) the American Public Transportation Association;
       (D) the American Planning Association;
       (E) the National Association of Regional Councils;
       (F) the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations;
       (G) the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety;
       (H) the American Society of Landscape Architects;
       (I) representatives of transportation safety, disability, 
     motoring, bicycling, walking, transit user, aging, and air 
     quality organizations; and
       (J) other affected communities.
       (3) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) be based on the applicable statement of complete 
     streets research needs of the Transportation Research Board, 
     as described in TR Circular E110; and
       (B) seek to develop new areas of inquiry, in addition to 
     that statement.
       (b) Benchmarks and Guidance.--
       (1) In general.--The research conducted under subsection 
     (a) shall be designed to result in the establishment of 
     benchmarks and the provision of practical guidance on methods 
     of effectively implementing complete streets policies and 
     complete streets principles that will accommodate all users 
     along a facility or corridor, including vehicles, 
     pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.
       (2) Focus.--The benchmarks and guidance under paragraph (1) 
     shall--
       (A) focus on modifying scoping, design, and construction 
     procedures to more effectively combine particular methods of 
     use into integrated facilities that meet the needs of each 
     method in an appropriate balance; and
       (B) indicate the expected operational and safety 
     performance of alternative approaches to facility design.

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       (c) Data Collection.--The Secretary shall collaborate with 
     the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Federal Transit 
     Administration, and appropriate committees of the 
     Transportation Research Board--
       (1) to collect data regarding a baseline nonmotorized and 
     transit use survey to be integrated into the National 
     Household Travel Survey; and
       (2) to develop a survey tool for use by State departments 
     of transportation in identifying the multimodal capacity of 
     State and local roadways.
       (d) Technical Guidance.--
       (1) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and make 
     available, to all States, metropolitan planning 
     organizations, and local jurisdictions, a report that 
     describes the best practices by which transportation agencies 
     throughout the United States have implemented complete 
     streets principles in accordance with, or in anticipation of, 
     the requirements of this part.
       (2) Topics for emphasis.--In preparing the report under 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place particular emphasis 
     on--
       (A) procedures for identifying the needs of users of all 
     ages and abilities of a particular roadway;
       (B) procedures for identifying the types and designs of 
     facilities needed to serve each class of users;
       (C) safety and other benefits provided by the 
     implementation of complete streets principles;
       (D) common barriers to the implementation of complete 
     streets principles;
       (E) procedures for overcoming the most common barriers to 
     the implementation of complete streets principles;
       (F) procedures for identifying the costs associated with 
     the implementation of complete streets principles;
       (G) procedures for maximizing local cooperation in the 
     introduction and implementation of complete streets 
     principles; and
       (H) procedures for assessing and modifying the facilities 
     and operational characteristics of existing roadways to 
     improve consistency with complete streets principles.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2408. Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Mr. Heller) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 210, line 19, strike ``and'' at the end and all 
     that follows through line 21, and insert the following:
       (2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``pedestrian 
     walkways,'' after ``bikeways,''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(s) Safety for Motorized and Nonmotorized Users.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall 
     establish standards to ensure that the design of Federal 
     surface transportation projects provides for the safe and 
     adequate accommodation (as determined by the State or other 
     direct recipient of funds), in all phases of project 
     planning, development, and operation, of all users of the 
     transportation network, including motorized and nonmotorized 
     users.
       ``(2) Waiver for state law or policy.--The Secretary may 
     waive the application of standards established under 
     paragraph (1) to a State that has adopted a law or policy 
     that provides for the safe and adequate accommodation (as 
     determined by the State or other direct recipient of funds), 
     in all phases of project planning and development, of users 
     of the transportation network on federally funded surface 
     transportation projects.
       ``(3) Compliance.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each State department of transportation 
     shall submit a report to the Secretary, at such time, in such 
     manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
     shall require, that describes measures implemented by the 
     State to comply with this subsection.
       ``(B) Determination by secretary.--Upon the receipt of a 
     report from a State under subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
     shall determine whether the State is in compliance with this 
     section.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2409. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 545, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:

     SEC. 34108. COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY POLICY GRANTS.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Comprehensive safety policy.--The term ``comprehensive 
     safety policy'' means a policy that--
       (A) safeguards the lives of all road users, including 
     pedestrians and bicyclists, through improvements such as--
       (i) safety investments on the ground;
       (ii) enforcement policies;
       (iii) traffic safety education; and
       (iv) legislative action with the goal of eliminating 
     pedestrian and bicycle traffic fatalities;
       (B) should be drafted with entities with jurisdiction over 
     infrastructure, planning, and enforcement; and
       (C) may include a vision zero action plan.
       (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a 
     unit of local government, including a city, town, township, 
     borough, county, parish, district, village, or other 
     political subdivision of a State.
       (3) Vision zero action plan.--The term ``vision zero action 
     plan'' is a plan that--
       (A) describes in detail the eligible entity's proposed 
     actions to significantly reduce or eliminate traffic-related 
     injuries and fatalities by a set target date; and
       (B) outlines a program of projects, include education and 
     enforcement components, designed to achieve the goal 
     described in subparagraph (A); and
       (C) could be jointly developed by a multi-agency 
     partnership, involving entities with jurisdiction over 
     infrastructure, planning, and enforcement.
       (b) Pilot Program.--
       (1) Incentive grants.--The Secretary shall establish a 
     pilot program through which the Secretary may award up to 5 
     grants, for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2021, to 
     eligible entities that have adopted a comprehensive safety 
     policy.
       (2) Eligible activities.--An eligible entity may use grant 
     funding received under this subsection to carry out 
     activities and safety projects designed to implement the 
     elements of its comprehensive safety policy, including 
     infrastructure safety improvements, communications, education 
     programs, and enforcement activities, if such activities and 
     projects are eligible for Federal funding under section 148 
     or 402 of title 23, United States Code.
       (3) Selection criteria.--In awarding grants under paragraph 
     (1), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities 
     that--
       (A) provided an opportunity for public input in the 
     development of the comprehensive safety policy;
       (B) considered existing plans and planning processes in the 
     drafting of the comprehensive safety policy;
       (C) structured the comprehensive safety policy to meet the 
     performance measures and standards established pursuant to 
     section 150(c) of title 23, United States Code;
       (D) demonstrate broad community support for the 
     comprehensive safety policy, including the commitment of 
     community leaders to successfully implement the plan; and
       (E) demonstrate the availability of Federal, State, or 
     local government funding, in addition to the grant funds 
     authorized under this subsection, to finance the 
     implementation of the comprehensive safety policy.
       (4) Funding limitations.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     the Federal share of the cost of a project or activity 
     carried out using grant funds authorized under this 
     subsection may not exceed 80 percent.
       (B) Funds from other federal sources.--Amounts made 
     available to an eligible entity under another Federal program 
     may be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of a 
     project or activity described in subparagraph (A), at the 
     option of the eligible entity.
       (c) Funding.--The Secretary is authorized to allocate up to 
     1 percent of the amount apportioned for the highway safety 
     improvement program under section 104(b)(3) of title 23, 
     United States Code, to carry out the pilot program authorized 
     under subsection (b).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2410. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 170, after line 24, insert the following:

     SEC. 11210. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION ACCELERATION PILOT 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a project 
     acceleration pilot program (referred to in this section as 
     the ``program'') to allow States to test the ability of local 
     governments by assigning to the local governments the 
     administrative responsibilities of direct recipients of 
     Federal-aid highway funding.
       (2) Assumption of responsibility.--

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       (A) In general.--Subject to the requirements of this 
     section, a State may assign, and a local government may 
     assume, the responsibilities of the State with respect to 1 
     or more highway projects within the jurisdiction of the local 
     government that are selected for Federal-aid funding through 
     the transportation planning process in sections 134 and 135 
     of title 23, United States Code, on the condition that the 
     responsibilities shall not include any responsibility 
     assigned to a State under section 326 or 327 of that title.
       (B) Written agreement.--An assignment and assumption of 
     responsibility under subparagraph (A) shall require the 
     written agreement of the Secretary, the local government, and 
     the State in which the local government is located, in such 
     form and including such information and terms as the 
     Secretary may prescribe.
       (C) Procedural, legal, and substantive requirements.--A 
     local government selected for participation under the program 
     shall assume responsibility under this section for compliance 
     with all procedural and substantive requirements that would 
     apply if that responsibility were carried out by the State, 
     including requirements related to reporting, right-of-way 
     acquisition, environment, engineering, civil rights, design 
     and inspection, procurement, construction administration, 
     financial administration, performance management, and all 
     other applicable requirements, unless the local government or 
     the Secretary determines that assumption of responsibility 
     for 1 or more of the procedural or substantive requirements 
     is not appropriate.
       (D) Applicability.--Nothing in this section waives or 
     modifies any requirements or provisions applicable to 
     Federal-aid programs or projects, including the apportionment 
     of funds, suballocation of funds, and selection of projects.
       (b) Participation.--
       (1) Number of participating local governments.--The 
     Secretary shall allow up to 5 local governments to 
     participate in the program.
       (2) Eligibility.--To be eligible for participation in the 
     program, a local government shall--
       (A) have a population of 500,000 or more, according to the 
     most recent available data from the Bureau of the Census;
       (B) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
     the local government has the necessary organizational 
     structure, agreements, processes, controls, and staff to 
     ensure that project development and delivery meets all 
     applicable Federal requirements; and
       (C) certify that the local government has in place the 
     necessary financial management systems and processes to carry 
     out cost accounting, billing, certifications, improper 
     payments review, recordkeeping, audits, and related 
     requirements consistent with government-wide requirements 
     described in sections 200.302 and 200.303 of title 2, Code of 
     Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
       (3) Application process.--The Secretary shall establish 
     application requirements for participation in the program.
       (4) Selection criteria.--The Secretary may approve an 
     application under this section if the Secretary determines 
     the local government meets the requirements of this section 
     and any other requirement that the Secretary may prescribe, 
     including any requirement for a pre-audit associated with the 
     financial management and internal controls of the local 
     government, necessary to provide reasonable assurance that 
     the recipient will comply with applicable Federal 
     requirements.
       (c) Oversight.--
       (1) Written agreement.--A written agreement under this 
     section shall--
       (A) have an initial term of not more than 5 years; and
       (B) require the local government to provide to the 
     Secretary any information the Secretary considers necessary 
     to ensure that the local government is carrying out the 
     requirements of this section.
       (2) Audit.--
       (A) In general.--To ensure compliance by a local government 
     participating in the program, the Secretary shall conduct 
     annual audits during each year of the program.
       (B) No limitations.--Subparagraph (A) does not limit the 
     authority of the Secretary to carry out other oversight 
     activities relating to the program or to projects or other 
     activities carried out under the program.
       (3) Report to congress.--The Secretary shall submit to 
     Congress an annual report that describes the administration 
     of the program, including results of the audits described in 
     paragraph (2).
       (4) Extension.--On request of a participating local 
     government, the Secretary may extend the participation of the 
     local government in the program for up to an additional 10 
     years through an extension of the initial written agreement, 
     based on a review finding that the local government--
       (A) met all requirements of the program; and
       (B) ensured timely delivery of projects and proper fiscal 
     control of Federal funds.
       (d) Funding.--Funds for the projects for which local 
     oversight has been approved shall be--
       (1) deducted from the amounts apportioned for appropriate 
     programs to the State in which the local government is 
     located; and
       (2) transferred to the local government.
       (e) Administrative Expenses.--
       (1) In general.--On October 1 of each fiscal year for the 
     duration of the program, the Secretary may set aside up to 
     $5,000,000 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under 
     section 1001(a)(1) to carry out this section.
       (2) Use of funds.--The Secretary shall use funds set aside 
     under paragraph (1) for the Federal Highway Administration to 
     provide oversight of the additional entities.
       (f) Termination by Secretary.--The Secretary may terminate 
     the participation of a local government in the program if--
       (1) the Secretary determines that the local government is 
     not adequately carrying out the responsibilities assumed by 
     the local government under the program;
       (2) the Secretary provides to the local government--
       (A) notification of the determination of noncompliance; and
       (B) a period of at least 30 days during which to take such 
     corrective action as the Secretary determines is necessary to 
     comply with the applicable written agreement; and
       (3) the local government, after the notification provided 
     under paragraph (2), fails to take satisfactory corrective 
     action, as determined by the Secretary.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2411. Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Brown, Ms. Warren, 
and Mr. Menendez) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him 
to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 906, strike lines 19 to 23 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(A) to the Highway Account (as defined in subsection 
     (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund, $19,400,000,000 for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, and
       ``(B) to the Mass Transit Account in the Highway Trust 
     Fund, $14,300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2412. Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Brown) submitted 
an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division E, insert the following:

                     TITLE LIII--ADDITIONAL FUNDING

     SEC. 53301. INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.

       (a) In General.--Section 9503(f)(7) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986, as added by section 52101, is further amended--
       (1) by striking ``$34,600,000,000'' in subparagraph (A) and 
     inserting ``$78,840,000,000'', and
       (2) by striking ``$11,015,000,000'' in subparagraph (B) and 
     inserting ``$22,075,000,000''.
       (b) Offset.--
       (1) Application of denial of deduction for excessive 
     remuneration to all current and former employees.--
       (A) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (i) by striking ``covered employee'' each place it appears 
     in paragraphs (1) and (4) and inserting ``covered 
     individual'', and
       (ii) by striking ``such employee'' each place it appears in 
     subparagraphs (A) and (G) of paragraph (4) and inserting 
     ``such individual''.
       (B) Covered individual.--Paragraph (3) of section 162(m) of 
     such Code is amended to read as follows:
       ``(3) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subsection, 
     the term `covered individual' means any individual who is an 
     officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer or a former 
     officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer.''.
       (C) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 48D(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by 
     inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before 
     January 1, 2015)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''.
       (ii) Section 409A(b)(3)(D)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before 
     January 1, 2015)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''.
       (2) Expansion of applicable employee remuneration.--
       (A) Elimination of exception for commission-based pay.--
       (i) In general.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by paragraph (1), 
     is amended by

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     striking subparagraph (B) and by redesignating subparagraphs 
     (C) through (G) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), 
     respectively.
       (ii) Conforming amendments.--

       (I) Section 162(m)(5) of such Code is amended--

       (aa) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) 
     thereof'' in subparagraph (E) and inserting ``subparagraphs 
     (B) and (C) thereof'', and
       (bb) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)''.

       (II) Section 162(m)(6) of such Code is amended--

       (aa) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) 
     thereof'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``subparagraphs 
     (B) and (C) thereof'', and
       (bb) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)''.
       (B) Inclusion of performance-based compensation.--
       (i) In general.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by paragraph (1) 
     and subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, is amended by 
     striking subparagraph (B) and redesignating subparagraphs (C) 
     through (F) as subparagraphs (B) through (E), respectively.
       (ii) Conforming amendments.--

       (I) Section 162(m)(5) of such Code, as amended by 
     subparagraph (A), is amended--

       (aa) by striking ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) thereof'' in 
     subparagraph (E) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', 
     and
       (bb) by striking ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''.

       (II) Section 162(m)(6) of such Code, as amended by 
     subparagraph (A), is amended--

       (aa) by striking ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) thereof'' in 
     subparagraph (D) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', 
     and
       (bb) by striking ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''.
       (3) Expansion of applicable employer.--Paragraph (2) of 
     section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Publicly held corporation.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `publicly held corporation' means any 
     corporation which is an issuer (as defined in section 3 of 
     the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c))--
       ``(A) the securities of which are registered under section 
     12 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or
       ``(B) that is required to file reports under section 15(d) 
     of such Act (15 U.S.C. 780(d)).''.
       (4) Regulatory authority.--
       (A) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(7) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe such 
     guidance, rules, or regulations, including with respect to 
     reporting, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
     subsection.''.
       (B) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (6) of section 162(m) 
     of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (H).
       (5) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2413. Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike title LII and insert the following:

                           TITLE LII--OFFSETS

     SEC. 52101. EXPANSION OF DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN 
                   EXCESSIVE EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION.

       (a) Application to All Current and Former Employees.--
       (1) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (A) by striking ``covered employee'' each place it appears 
     in paragraphs (1) and (4) and inserting ``covered 
     individual'', and
       (B) by striking ``such employee'' each place it appears in 
     subparagraphs (A) and (G) of paragraph (4) and inserting 
     ``such individual''.
       (2) Covered individual.--Paragraph (3) of section 162(m) of 
     such Code is amended to read as follows:
       ``(3) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subsection, 
     the term `covered individual' means any individual who is an 
     officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer or a former 
     officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer.''.
       (3) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Section 48D(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by 
     inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before 
     January 1, 2015)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''.
       (B) Section 409A(b)(3)(D)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before 
     January 1, 2015)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''.
       (b) Expansion of Applicable Employee Remuneration.--
       (1) Elimination of exception for commission-based pay.--
       (A) In general.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m) of such 
     Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by striking 
     subparagraph (B) and by redesignating subparagraphs (C) 
     through (G) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), respectively.
       (B) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 162(m)(5) of such Code is amended--

       (I) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) thereof'' 
     in subparagraph (E) and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) 
     thereof'', and
       (II) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)''.

       (ii) Section 162(m)(6) of such Code is amended--

       (I) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) thereof'' 
     in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) 
     thereof'', and
       (II) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)''.

       (2) Inclusion of performance-based compensation.--
       (A) In general.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a) 
     and paragraph (1) of this subsection, is amended by striking 
     subparagraph (B) and redesignating subparagraphs (C) through 
     (F) as subparagraphs (B) through (E), respectively.
       (B) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 162(m)(5) of such Code, as amended by paragraph 
     (1), is amended--

       (I) by striking ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) thereof'' in 
     subparagraph (E) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', 
     and
       (II) by striking ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''.

       (ii) Section 162(m)(6) of such Code, as amended by 
     paragraph (1), is amended--

       (I) by striking ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) thereof'' in 
     subparagraph (D) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', 
     and
       (II) by striking ``subparagraphs (E) and (F)'' in 
     subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''.

       (c) Expansion of Applicable Employer.--Paragraph (2) of 
     section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Publicly held corporation.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `publicly held corporation' means any 
     corporation which is an issuer (as defined in section 3 of 
     the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c))--
       ``(A) the securities of which are registered under section 
     12 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or
       ``(B) that is required to file reports under section 15(d) 
     of such Act (15 U.S.C. 780(d)).''.
       (d) Regulatory Authority.--
       (1) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(7) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe such 
     guidance, rules, or regulations, including with respect to 
     reporting, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
     subsection.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (6) of section 162(m) 
     of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (H).
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2414. Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. Murphy) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. INCREASE IN DIESEL FUEL TAX FOR TRAINS; RAIL SAFETY 
                   TECHNOLOGY GRANTS.

       (a) Increase in Diesel Fuel Tax for Trains.--
       (1) In general.--Section 4041(a)(1)(C)(ii) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (A) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end, and
       (B) by striking subclause (III) and inserting the following 
     new subclauses:

       ``(III) 0 cents per gallon after December 31, 2006, and 
     before January 1, 2016, and
       ``(IV) 4.3 cents per gallon after December 31, 2015.''.

       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2015.
       (b) Establishment of Rail Transportation Trust Fund.--
       (1) In general.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of subtitle I 
     of the Internal Revenue Code

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     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``SEC. 9512. RAIL TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND.

       ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is hereby established 
     in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known 
     as the `Rail Transportation Trust Fund', consisting of such 
     amounts as may be appropriated or credited to the Rail 
     Transportation Trust Fund in this section or section 9602(b).
       ``(b) Transfers to Rail Transportation Trust Fund.--There 
     are hereby appropriated to the Rail Transportation Trust Fund 
     amounts equivalent to the taxes received in the Treasury 
     under section 4041(a)(1)(C)(ii)(IV).
       ``(c) Expenditures From Rail Transportation Trust Fund.--
     Amounts in the Rail Transportation Trust Fund shall be 
     available, as provided in appropriation Acts, only to the 
     Secretary of Transportation for awarding grants to projects 
     under sections 20158, 24407, and 24408 of title 49, United 
     States Code.''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter A of chapter 98 of subtitle I of such Code is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``Sec. 9512. Rail Transportation Trust Fund.''.
       (3) Conforming amendment.--Section 20158 of title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended in subsection (c) by striking 
     ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013'' 
     and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary''.
       (4) Additional amounts.--Any amounts made available 
     pursuant to section 9512(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 for awarding grants to projects under sections 24407 and 
     24408 of title 49, United States Code, as added by sections 
     35302 and 35421 of this Act, shall be in addition to amounts 
     authorized to be appropriated for such grants under section 
     35102 of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2415. Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 
22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with 
health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 334, strike lines 6 through 23 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--
       ``(A) Amounts made available.--There shall be available 
     from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to 
     carry out sections 5305, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5312, 5314, 5318, 
     5322(b), 5322(d), 5335, 5337, 5339, and 5340, section 
     20005(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, 
     and section 21007(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act 
     of 2015--
       ``(i) $9,284,747,400 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(ii) $9,480,039,349 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(iii) $9,785,745,744 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(iv) $10,201,051,238 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(v) $10,451,763,806 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(vi) $10,709,442,533 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(B) Allocation of funds for high density state 
     apportionments.--Of the amounts made available under 
     subparagraph (A), $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 
     through 2021 shall be allocated in accordance with section 
     5340(d).
       ``(2) Allocation of funds.--Of the amounts made available 
     under paragraph (1)(A)--
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  SA 2416. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
Cochran, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Markey, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Leahy, 
Mr. Warner, Mr. Franken, Mr. Carper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Coons, Mr. Udall, 
Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Brown, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Wyden, Mr. 
Schatz, Ms. Warren, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. King, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. 
Blumenthal) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to 
the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle A of title XXXI, add the following:

     SEC. 31108. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
       (A) a State;
       (B) an Indian tribe;
       (C) the District of Columbia;
       (D) a territory of the United States;
       (E) a local government;
       (F) a port authority;
       (G) a metropolitan planning organization;
       (H) a transit agency;
       (I) another political subdivision of a State or local 
     government; and
       (J) 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs 
     (A) through (I), working in collaboration.
       (2) Eligible project.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``eligible project'' means a 
     transportation project that, as determined by the Secretary, 
     would have a significant beneficial impact on a State, a 
     metropolitan area, a region, or the United States.
       (B) Inclusions.--The term ``eligible project'' includes--
       (i) a highway or bridge project eligible for funding under 
     chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (including a 
     project related to bicycles or pedestrians);
       (ii) a public transportation project eligible for funding 
     under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code;
       (iii) a passenger or freight rail transportation project;
       (iv) a port infrastructure project; and
       (v) an intermodal project.
       (3) Eligible project costs.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``eligible project costs'' means 
     costs relating to an eligible project, such as the costs of--
       (i) development phase activities, including planning, 
     feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental 
     review, permitting, preliminary engineering and design work, 
     and other preconstruction activities;
       (ii) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, 
     replacement, and acquisition of real property (including land 
     related to the eligible project and improvements to land), 
     environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, and 
     acquisition of equipment; and
       (iii) capitalized interest necessary to meet market 
     requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capital 
     issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during 
     construction.
       (B) Dredging activities.--The term ``eligible project 
     costs''--
       (i) includes the costs of dredging activities that are part 
     of a berth reconstruction or rehabilitation project; and
       (ii) does not include the costs of dredging activities that 
     are the responsibility of the Army Corps of Engineers.
       (4) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any area not 
     in an urbanized area (as that term is defined by the Census 
     Bureau).
       (5) State.--The term ``State'' means--
       (A) any of the 50 States; or
       (B) the District of Columbia.
       (6) Substantial completion.--The term ``substantial 
     completion'' means the opening of an eligible project to 
     vehicular or passenger traffic.
       (b) National Infrastructure Investments Program.--
       (1) Program.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, by regulation, shall 
     establish a program under which the Secretary shall award 
     competitive grants to eligible entities for use in carrying 
     out eligible projects.
       (2) Grant requirements.--
       (A) Amount.--Except as provided in subparagraph (E)(ii)(I), 
     a grant under this section shall be in an amount that is--
       (i) not less than $10,000,000; and
       (ii) not greater than $200,000,000.
       (B) Geographical distribution; balance; investment.--In 
     providing grants under this section, the Secretary shall take 
     such measures as are necessary to ensure, to the maximum 
     extent practicable--
       (i) an equitable geographical distribution of funds;
       (ii) an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of 
     urban and rural areas; and
       (iii) investment in a variety of transportation modes.
       (C) Maximum percentage per state.--Not more than 25 percent 
     of the amounts made available to provide grants under this 
     section for a fiscal year may be provided for eligible 
     projects in a State.
       (D) Federal share.--
       (i) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
     (E)(ii)(II), the Federal share of the cost of carrying out 
     any eligible project funded by a grant under this section 
     shall be, at the option of the eligible entity receiving the 
     grant, up to 80 percent.
       (ii) Priority.--In providing grants under this section, the 
     Secretary shall give priority to eligible projects that 
     require a contribution of Federal funds in order to complete 
     an overall financing package for the eligible projects.
       (E) Eligible projects in rural areas.--
       (i) In general.--Not less than 20 percent of the amounts 
     made available to provide grants under this section for a 
     fiscal year shall be provided for eligible projects located 
     in rural areas.
       (ii) Minimum grant amount; federal share.--With respect to 
     an eligible project located in a rural area--

       (I) the minimum amount of a grant under this section shall 
     be $1,000,000; and
       (II) the Secretary may increase the Federal share of the 
     cost of carrying out the eligible project up to 100 percent.

       (F) Set-asides for certain costs, projects, and 
     transfers.--Of the amounts made available under this section 
     for a fiscal year, the Secretary may--

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       (i) use an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for grants that 
     pay for the planning, preparation, or design of eligible 
     projects; and
       (ii) use an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to fund the 
     provision and oversight of grants under this section, 
     including transfers of funds from that amount to the 
     Administrators of the Federal Highway Administration, the 
     Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Railroad 
     Administration, and the Maritime Administration to fund the 
     provision and oversight of grants under this section for 
     eligible projects under the administrative jurisdiction of 
     those agencies.
       (3) Selection among eligible projects.--
       (A) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish criteria 
     for use in selecting among eligible projects to receive 
     funding under this section.
       (B) Selection criteria.--
       (i) Primary selection criteria.--The Secretary shall select 
     among eligible projects by evaluating the extent to which an 
     eligible project provides significant benefits to a State, a 
     metropolitan area, a region, or the United States, including 
     the extent to which an eligible project--

       (I) improves the safety of transportation facilities and 
     systems;
       (II) improves the condition of existing transportation 
     facilities and systems;
       (III) contributes to economic competitiveness over the 
     medium- to long-term;
       (IV) improves the environment, improves energy efficiency, 
     reduces dependence on oil, or reduces greenhouse gas 
     emissions; and
       (V) improves access to transportation facilities and 
     systems.

       (ii) Secondary selection criteria.--In addition to 
     considering the primary selection criteria described in 
     clause (i), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which 
     a project--

       (I) uses innovative strategies or technologies to pursue 
     any of those primary selection criteria; and
       (II) demonstrates strong collaboration among a broad range 
     of participants, or the integration of transportation with 
     other public service efforts.

       (4) Application requirement.--The Secretary shall require 
     an analysis of project benefits and costs in each application 
     for a construction grant under this section.
       (5) Federal requirements.--The following provisions of law 
     shall apply to funds made available under this section and 
     eligible projects carried out using those funds:
       (A) Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States 
     Code.
       (B) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 
     2000d et seq.).
       (C) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
     U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       (D) The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property 
     Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.).
       (6) Transparency.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary shall include in any notice 
     of funding availability a full description of how 
     applications will be evaluated against all selection 
     criteria.
       (B) Consultations on decisions.--After provision of grants 
     and credit assistance under this section for a fiscal year, 
     the Secretary (or a designee) shall be available to meet with 
     any applicant, at a time and place that is mutually 
     acceptable to the Secretary and the applicant, to review the 
     application of the applicant.
       (c) TIFIA Subsidy and Administrative Costs.--The Secretary 
     may use up to 20 percent of the amounts appropriated pursuant 
     to the authorization under subsection (e) to pay the subsidy 
     and administrative costs of projects eligible for Federal 
     credit assistance under chapter 6 of title 23, United States 
     Code, if the Secretary determines that such use of funds 
     would advance the purposes of this section.
       (d) State and Local Permits.--Financial assistance under 
     this section with respect to an eligible project shall not--
       (1) relieve any recipient of the assistance of any 
     obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or 
     approval with respect to the eligible project;
       (2) limit the right of any unit of State or local 
     government to approve or regulate any rate of return on 
     private equity invested in the eligible project; or
       (3) otherwise supersede any State or local law (including 
     any regulation) applicable to the construction or operation 
     of the eligible project.
       (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
       (1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit 
     Account), $500,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2016 
     through 2021. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this paragraph 
     shall be made available for obligation on October 1 of the 
     fiscal year for which they are authorized.
       (2) Additional amounts.--In addition to the amounts 
     authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are 
     authorized to be appropriated such additional amounts as may 
     be necessary to carry out this section for each of the fiscal 
     years 2016 through 2021.
       (3) Availability.--Amounts appropriated for a fiscal year 
     pursuant to this subsection shall be available for obligation 
     during the 3-year period beginning on the first day of such 
     fiscal year.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2417. Mr. McCONNELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end add the following:
       ``This act shall be effective 1 day after enactment.''
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2418. Mr. McCONNELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On line 2, strike ``1 day'' and insert ``2 days''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2419. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Udall, Mr. 
Carper, and Mr. Booker) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 900, line 1, strike ``$200,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$750,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2420. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by her to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 947, strike line 20 and all that follows 
     through page 948, line 4, and insert the following:
       (A) 7,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2022;
       On page 948, line 5, strike ``(F)'' and insert ``(B)''.
       On page 948, line 7, strike ``(G)'' and insert ``(C)''.
       On page 948, line 9, strike ``(H)'' and insert ``(D)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2421. Mr. McCONNELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike divisions A through H and insert the following:

   DIVISION A--FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS AND HIGHWAY SAFETY CONSTRUCTION 
                                PROGRAMS

                     TITLE I--FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS

                Subtitle A--Authorizations and Programs

     SEC. 11001. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In General.--The following sums are authorized to be 
     appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the 
     Mass Transit Account):
       (1) Federal-aid highway program.--For the national highway 
     performance program under section 119 of title 23, United 
     States Code, the surface transportation program under section 
     133 of that title, the highway safety improvement program 
     under section 148 of that title, the congestion mitigation 
     and air quality improvement program under section 149 of that 
     title, the national freight program under section 167 of that 
     title, the transportation alternatives program under section 
     213 of that title, and to carry out section 134 of that 
     title--
       (A) $39,579,500,000 for fiscal year 2016;

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       (B) $40,771,300,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $42,127,100,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $43,476,400,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $44,570,700,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $45,691,900,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       (2) Transportation infrastructure finance and innovation 
     program.--For credit assistance under the transportation 
     infrastructure finance and innovation program under chapter 6 
     of title 23, United States Code, $300,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (3) Federal lands and tribal transportation programs.--
       (A) Tribal transportation program.--For the tribal 
     transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United 
     States Code--
       (i) $465,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (ii) $475,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (iii) $485,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (iv) $495,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (v) $505,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (vi) $515,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       (B) Federal lands transportation program.--
       (i) Authorization.--For the Federal lands transportation 
     program under section 203 of title 23, United States Code--

       (I) $305,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (II) $310,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (III) $315,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (IV) $320,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (V) $325,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (VI) $330,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.

       (ii) Special rule.--

       (I) $240,000,000 of the amount made available for each 
     fiscal year shall be the amount for the National Park 
     Service; and
       (II) $30,000,000 of the amount made available for each 
     fiscal year shall be the amount for the United States Fish 
     and Wildlife Service.

       (C) Federal lands access program.--For the Federal lands 
     access program under section 204 of title 23, United States 
     Code--
       (i) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (ii) $255,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (iii) $260,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (iv) $265,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (v) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (vi) $285,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       (4) Territorial and puerto rico highway program.--For the 
     territorial and Puerto Rico highway program under section 165 
     of title 23, United States Code, $190,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (5) Assistance for major projects program.--For the 
     assistance for major projects program under section 171 of 
     title 23, United States Code--
       (A) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       (b) Research, Technology, and Education Authorizations.--
       (1) In general.--The following sums are authorized to be 
     appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the 
     Mass Transit Account):
       (A) Highway research and development program.--To carry out 
     the highway research and development program under section 
     503(b) of title 23, United States Code, $130,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (B) Technology and innovation deployment program.--To carry 
     out the technology and innovation deployment program under 
     section 503(c) of title 23, United States Code, $62,500,000 
     for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (C) Training and education.--To carry out training and 
     education under section 504 of title 23, United States Code, 
     $24,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (D) Intelligent transportation systems program.--To carry 
     out the intelligent transportation systems program under 
     sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code, 
     $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (E) University transportation centers program.--To carry 
     out the university transportation centers program under 
     section 5505 of title 49, United States Code, $72,500,000 for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (2) Bureau of transportation statistics.--There are 
     authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of the 
     Treasury to carry out chapter 63 of title 49, United States 
     Code, $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       (3) Administration.--The Federal Highway Administration 
     shall administer the programs described in subparagraphs (D) 
     and (E) of paragraph (1).
       (4) Applicability of title 23, united states code.--Funds 
     authorized to be appropriated by paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) be available for obligation in the same manner as if 
     those funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, 
     United States Code;
       (B) remain available until expended; and
       (C) not be transferable.
       (c) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.--
       (1) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (A) while significant progress has occurred due to the 
     establishment of the disadvantaged business enterprise 
     program, discrimination and related barriers continue to pose 
     significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned 
     businesses seeking to do business in federally assisted 
     surface transportation markets across the United States;
       (B) the continuing barriers described in subparagraph (A) 
     merit the continuation of the disadvantaged business 
     enterprise program;
       (C) Congress has received and reviewed testimony and 
     documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous 
     sources, including congressional hearings and roundtables, 
     scientific reports, reports issued by public and private 
     agencies, news stories, reports of discrimination by 
     organizations and individuals, and discrimination lawsuits, 
     which show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are 
     insufficient to address the problem;
       (D) the testimony and documentation described in 
     subparagraph (C) demonstrate that discrimination across the 
     United States poses a barrier to full and fair participation 
     in surface transportation-related businesses of women 
     business owners and minority business owners and has impacted 
     firm development and many aspects of surface transportation-
     related business in the public and private markets; and
       (E) the testimony and documentation described in 
     subparagraph (C) provide a strong basis that there is a 
     compelling need for the continuation of the disadvantaged 
     business enterprise program to address race and gender 
     discrimination in surface transportation-related business.
       (2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following 
     definitions apply:
       (A) Small business concern.--
       (i) In general.--The term ``small business concern'' means 
     a small business concern (as the term is used in section 3 of 
     the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)).
       (ii) Exclusions.--The term ``small business concern'' does 
     not include any concern or group of concerns controlled by 
     the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual 
     or individuals that have average annual gross receipts during 
     the preceding 3 fiscal years in excess of $23,980,000, as 
     adjusted annually by the Secretary for inflation.
       (B) Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.--
     The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged 
     individuals'' has the meaning given the term in section 8(d) 
     of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) and relevant 
     subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to that Act, 
     except that women shall be presumed to be socially and 
     economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this 
     subsection.
       (3) Amounts for small business concerns.--Except to the 
     extent that the Secretary determines otherwise, not less than 
     10 percent of the amounts made available for any program 
     under divisions A and B of this Act and section 403 of title 
     23, United States Code, shall be expended through small 
     business concerns owned and controlled by socially and 
     economically disadvantaged individuals.
       (4) Annual listing of disadvantaged business enterprises.--
     Each State shall annually--
       (A) survey and compile a list of the small business 
     concerns referred to in paragraph (2) in the State, including 
     the location of the small business concerns in the State; and
       (B) notify the Secretary, in writing, of the percentage of 
     the small business concerns that are controlled by--
       (i) women;
       (ii) socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 
     (other than women); and
       (iii) individuals who are women and are otherwise socially 
     and economically disadvantaged individuals.
       (5) Uniform certification.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish minimum 
     uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying 
     whether a concern qualifies as a small business concern for 
     the purpose of this subsection.
       (B) Inclusions.--The minimum uniform criteria established 
     under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to a 
     potential small business concern--
       (i) on-site visits;
       (ii) personal interviews with personnel;
       (iii) issuance or inspection of licenses;
       (iv) analyses of stock ownership;
       (v) listings of equipment;
       (vi) analyses of bonding capacity;
       (vii) listings of work completed;
       (viii) examination of the resumes of principal owners;
       (ix) analyses of financial capacity; and
       (x) analyses of the type of work preferred.
       (6) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum 
     requirements for use by State governments in reporting to the 
     Secretary--
       (A) information concerning disadvantaged business 
     enterprise awards, commitments, and achievements; and
       (B) such other information as the Secretary determines to 
     be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the disadvantaged 
     business enterprise program.
       (7) Compliance with court orders.--Nothing in this 
     subsection limits the eligibility of an individual or entity 
     to receive funds made available under divisions A and B of 
     this Act and section 403 of title 23, United States Code, if 
     the individual or entity is prevented, in whole or in part, 
     from complying with paragraph (2) because a Federal court 
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     a final order in which the court finds that a requirement or 
     the implementation of paragraph (2) is unconstitutional.
       (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1101(b) of MAP-21 
     (Public Law 112-141; 126 Stat. 414) is repealed.

     SEC. 11002. OBLIGATION CEILING.

       (a) General Limitation.--Subject to subsection (e), and 
     notwithstanding any other provision of law, the obligations 
     for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction 
     programs shall not exceed--
       (1) $41,625,500,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (2) $42,896,300,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (3) $44,331,100,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (4) $45,759,400,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (5) $46,882,700,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (6) $48,032,900,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       (b) Exceptions.--The limitations under subsection (a) shall 
     not apply to obligations under or for--
       (1) section 125 of title 23, United States Code;
       (2) section 147 of the Surface Transportation Assistance 
     Act of 1978 (23 U.S.C. 144 note; 92 Stat. 2714);
       (3) section 9 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1981 (95 
     Stat. 1701);
       (4) subsections (b) and (j) of section 131 of the Surface 
     Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (96 Stat. 2119);
       (5) subsections (b) and (c) of section 149 of the Surface 
     Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 
     (101 Stat. 198);
       (6) sections 1103 through 1108 of the Intermodal Surface 
     Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2027);
       (7) section 157 of title 23, United States Code (as in 
     effect on June 8, 1998);
       (8) section 105 of title 23, United States Code (as in 
     effect for fiscal years 1998 through 2004, but only in an 
     amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years);
       (9) section 105 of title 23, United States Code (as in 
     effect for fiscal years 2005 through 2012, but only in an 
     amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years);
       (10) Federal-aid highway programs for which obligation 
     authority was made available under the Transportation Equity 
     Act for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 107) or subsequent Acts 
     for multiple years or to remain available until expended, but 
     only to the extent that the obligation authority has not 
     lapsed or been used;
       (11) section 1603 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 118 note; 119 
     Stat. 1248), to the extent that funds obligated in accordance 
     with that section were not subject to a limitation on 
     obligations at the time at which the funds were initially 
     made available for obligation;
       (12) section 119 of title 23, United States Code (as in 
     effect for fiscal years 2013 through 2015, but only in an 
     amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); 
     and
       (13) section 119 of title 23, United States Code (but, for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, only in an amount 
     equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years).
       (c) Distribution of Obligation Authority.--For each of 
     fiscal years 2016 through 2021, the Secretary shall--
       (1) not distribute obligation authority provided by 
     subsection (a) for the fiscal year for--
       (A) amounts authorized for administrative expenses and 
     programs by section 104(a) of title 23, United States Code; 
     and
       (B) amounts authorized for the Bureau of Transportation 
     Statistics;
       (2) not distribute an amount of obligation authority 
     provided by subsection (a) that is equal to the unobligated 
     balance of amounts--
       (A) made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than 
     the Mass Transit Account) for Federal-aid highway and highway 
     safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the 
     funds for which are allocated by the Secretary (or 
     apportioned by the Secretary under section 202 or 204 of 
     title 23, United States Code); and
       (B) for which obligation authority was provided in a 
     previous fiscal year;
       (3) determine the proportion that--
       (A) an amount equal to the difference between--
       (i) the obligation authority provided by subsection (a) for 
     the fiscal year; and
       (ii) the aggregate amount not distributed under paragraphs 
     (1) and (2); bears to
       (B) an amount equal to the difference between--
       (i) the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for 
     the Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction 
     programs (other than sums authorized to be appropriated for 
     provisions of law described in paragraphs (1) through (12) of 
     subsection (b) and sums authorized to be appropriated for 
     section 119 of title 23, United States Code, equal to the 
     amount referred to in subsection (b)(13) for the fiscal 
     year); and
       (ii) the aggregate amount not distributed under paragraphs 
     (1) and (2);
       (4) distribute the obligation authority provided by 
     subsection (a), less the aggregate amount not distributed 
     under paragraphs (1) and (2), for each of the programs (other 
     than programs to which paragraph (1) applies) that are 
     allocated by the Secretary under this Act and title 23, 
     United States Code, or apportioned by the Secretary under 
     section 202 or 204 of that title, by multiplying--
       (A) the proportion determined under paragraph (3); by
       (B) the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such 
     program for the fiscal year; and
       (5) distribute the obligation authority provided by 
     subsection (a), less the aggregate amount not distributed 
     under paragraphs (1) and (2) and the amounts distributed 
     under paragraph (4), for Federal-aid highway and highway 
     safety construction programs that are apportioned by the 
     Secretary under title 23, United States Code, (other than the 
     amounts apportioned for the national highway performance 
     program under section 119 of title 23, United States Code, 
     that are exempt from the limitation under subsection (b)(13) 
     and the amounts apportioned under sections 202 and 204 of 
     that title) in the proportion that--
       (A) amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs 
     that are apportioned under title 23, United States Code, to 
     each State for the fiscal year; bears to
       (B) the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated 
     for the programs that are apportioned under title 23, United 
     States Code, to all States for the fiscal year.
       (d) Redistribution of Unused Obligation Authority.--
     Notwithstanding subsection (c), the Secretary shall, after 
     August 1 of each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021--
       (1) revise a distribution of the obligation authority made 
     available under subsection (c) if an amount distributed 
     cannot be obligated during that fiscal year; and
       (2) redistribute sufficient amounts to those States able to 
     obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed 
     during that fiscal year, giving priority to those States 
     having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under 
     sections 144 (as in effect on the day before the date of 
     enactment of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 405)) and 104 of title 23, 
     United States Code.
       (e) Applicability of Obligation Limitations to 
     Transportation Research Programs.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     obligation limitations imposed by subsection (a) shall apply 
     to contract authority for transportation research programs 
     carried out under chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code.
       (2) Exception.--Obligation authority made available under 
     paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) remain available for a period of 4 fiscal years; and
       (B) be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed 
     on obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety 
     construction programs for future fiscal years.
       (f) Redistribution of Certain Authorized Funds.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
     distribution of obligation authority under subsection (c) for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, the Secretary shall 
     distribute to the States any funds (excluding funds 
     authorized for the program under section 202 of title 23, 
     United States Code) that--
       (A) are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 
     for Federal-aid highway programs; and
       (B) the Secretary determines will not be allocated to the 
     States (or will not be apportioned to the States under 
     section 204 of title 23, United States Code), and will not be 
     available for obligation, for the fiscal year because of the 
     imposition of any obligation limitation for the fiscal year.
       (2) Ratio.--Funds shall be distributed under paragraph (1) 
     in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation 
     authority under subsection (c)(5).
       (3) Availability.--Funds distributed to each State under 
     paragraph (1) shall be available for any purpose described in 
     section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code.

     SEC. 11003. APPORTIONMENT.

       (a) In General.--Section 104 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking subparagraphs (A) and 
     (B) and inserting the following:
       ``(A) $456,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(B) $465,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(C) $474,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(D) $483,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(E) $492,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(F) $501,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``and the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement 
     program'' and inserting ``the congestion mitigation and air 
     quality improvement program, the national freight program'';
       (B) in each of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) by striking 
     ``paragraphs (4) and (5)'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), and section 
     213(a)'';
       (C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``63.7 percent'' and 
     inserting ``65 percent'';
       (D) in paragraph (2), by striking ``29.3 percent'' and 
     inserting ``29 percent'';
       (E) in paragraph (3), by striking ``7 percent'' and 
     inserting ``6 percent'';
       (F) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``determined for the State under subsection 
     (c)'' and inserting ``remaining under subsection (c) after 
     making the set-asides in accordance with paragraph (5) and 
     section 213(a)'';
       (G) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6);
       (H) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:

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       ``(5) National freight program.--
       ``(A) In general.--For the national freight program under 
     section 167, the Secretary shall set aside from the amount 
     determined for a State under subsection (c) an amount 
     determined for the State under subparagraphs (B) and (C).
       ``(B) Total amount.--The total amount set aside for the 
     national freight program for all States shall be--
       ``(i) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(ii) $1,450,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(iii) $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(iv) $2,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(v) $2,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(vi) $2,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(C) State share.--The Secretary shall distribute among 
     the States the total set-aside amount for the national 
     freight program under subparagraph (B) so that each State 
     receives an amount equal to the proportion that--
       ``(i) the total apportionment determined under subsection 
     (c) for a State; bears to
       ``(ii) the total apportionments for all States.
       ``(D) Metropolitan planning.--Of the amount set aside under 
     this paragraph for a State, the Secretary shall use to carry 
     out section 134 an amount determined by multiplying the set-
     aside amount by the proportion that--
       ``(i) the amount apportioned to the State to carry out 
     section 134 for fiscal year 2009; bears to
       ``(ii) the total amount of funds apportioned to the State 
     for that fiscal year for the programs referred to in section 
     105(a)(2), except for the high priority projects program 
     referred to in section 105(a)(2)(H) (as in effect on the day 
     before the date of enactment of MAP-21 (Public Law 112-141; 
     126 Stat. 405).''; and
       (I) in paragraph (6) (as redesignated by subparagraph (G)), 
     in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``determined for the State under subsection (c)'' and 
     inserting ``remaining under subsection (c) after making the 
     set-asides in accordance with paragraph (5) and section 
     213(a)''; and
       (3) in subsection (c) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) For fiscal years 2016 through 2021.--
       ``(A) State share.--For each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021, the amount for each State of combined apportionments 
     for the national highway performance program under section 
     119, the surface transportation program under section 133, 
     the highway safety improvement program under section 148, the 
     congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program 
     under section 149, the national freight program under section 
     167, the transportation alternatives program under section 
     213, and to carry out section 134, shall be determined as 
     follows:
       ``(i) Initial amount.--The initial amount for each State 
     shall be determined by multiplying the total amount available 
     for apportionment by the share for each State, which shall be 
     equal to the proportion that--

       ``(I) the amount of apportionments that the State received 
     for fiscal year 2014; bears to
       ``(II) the amount of those apportionments received by all 
     States for that fiscal year.

       ``(ii) Adjustments to amounts.--The initial amounts 
     resulting from the calculation under clause (i) shall be 
     adjusted to ensure that, for each State, the amount of 
     combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less 
     than 95 percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to 
     highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund 
     (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent 
     fiscal year for which data are available.
       ``(B) State apportionment.--For each of fiscal years 2016 
     through 2021, on October 1, the Secretary shall apportion the 
     sum authorized to be appropriated for expenditure on the 
     national highway performance program under section 119, the 
     surface transportation program under section 133, the highway 
     safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion 
     mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 
     149, the national freight program under section 167, the 
     transportation alternatives program under section 213, and to 
     carry out section 134 in accordance with subparagraph (A).''.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Section 104(d)(1)(A) of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking ``subsection (b)(5)'' each place it 
     appears and inserting ``paragraphs (5)(D) and (6) of 
     subsection (b)''.
       (2) Section 120(c)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``or (5)'' and inserting ``(5)(D), or (6)''; 
     and
       (B) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking ``and (5)'' and 
     inserting ``(5)(D), and (6)''.
       (3) Section 135(i) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``section 104(b)(5)'' and inserting 
     ``paragraphs (5)(D) and (6) of section 104(b)''.
       (4) Section 136(b) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended in the first sentence by striking ``paragraphs (1) 
     through (5) of section 104(b)'' and inserting ``paragraphs 
     (1) through (6) of section 104(b)''.
       (5) Section 141(b)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 
     104(b)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (6) of 
     section 104(b)''.
       (6) Section 505(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
     ``through (4)'' and inserting ``through (5)''.

     SEC. 11004. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

       Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (10), by inserting ``, including emergency 
     evacuation plans'' after ``programs''; and
       (B) in paragraph (13), by adding a period at the end;
       (2) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking the semicolon at the end 
     and inserting ``or for projects described in paragraphs (2), 
     (4), (6), (7), (11), (20), (25), and (26) of subsection (b); 
     and'';
       (B) by striking paragraph (2); and
       (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
       (3) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``50 
     percent'' and inserting ``55 percent''; and
       (II) in clause (ii), by striking ``greater than 5,000'' and 
     inserting ``of 5,000 or more''; and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``50 percent'' and 
     inserting ``45 percent''; and
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(ii)'' and inserting 
     ``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)''; and
       (ii) by striking ``greater than 5,000 and less than 
     200,000'' and inserting ``of 5,000 to 200,000'';
       (4) in subsection (f)(1)--
       (A) by striking ``104(b)(3)'' and inserting ``104(b)(2)''; 
     and
       (B) by striking ``the period of fiscal years 2011 through 
     2014'' and inserting ``each fiscal year'';
       (5) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i);
       (6) in subsection (g)--
       (A) by striking the subsection designation and heading and 
     all that follows through paragraph (1) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(g) Bridges Off the National Highway System.--
       ``(1) Definition of off-nhs bridge.--In this subsection, 
     the term `off-NHS bridge' means a highway bridge located on a 
     public road, other than a bridge on the National Highway 
     System.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) Set-aside.--Each State shall obligate for replacement 
     (including replacement with fill material), rehabilitation, 
     preservation, and protection (including scour 
     countermeasures, seismic retrofits, impact protection 
     measures, security countermeasures, and protection against 
     extreme events) for off-NHS bridges an amount equal to the 
     greater of--
       ``(i) 15 percent of the amount apportioned to the State 
     under section 104(b)(2); and
       ``(ii) an amount equal to at least 110 percent of the 
     amount of funds set aside for bridges not on Federal-aid 
     highways in the State for fiscal year 2014.'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``off-system'' and 
     inserting ``off-NHS''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) Set-aside for certain off-nhs bridges.--Each State 
     shall obligate an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of 
     the amount set aside under subparagraph (A) for off-NHS 
     bridges located on public roads that are not Federal-aid 
     highways.''; and
       (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as subsection (h);
       (7) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated)--
       (A) by striking the heading and inserting ``Credit for 
     Bridges Not on the National Highway System.--'';
       (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as 
     paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and indenting 
     appropriately; and
       (C) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) (as so 
     redesignated)--
       (i) by striking ``the replacement of a bridge or 
     rehabilitation of''; and
       (ii) by striking ``, and is determined by the Secretary 
     upon completion to be no longer a deficient bridge'';
       (8) in subsection (i)(1) (as redesignated by paragraph 
     (5)), by striking ``under subsection (d)(1)(A)(iii) for each 
     of fiscal years 2013 through 2014'' and inserting ``under 
     subsection (d)(1)(A)(ii) for each fiscal year''; and
       (9) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(j) Border States.--
       ``(1) In general.--After consultation with relevant 
     transportation planning organizations, the Governor of a 
     State that shares a land border with Canada or Mexico may 
     designate for each fiscal year not more than 5 percent of 
     funds made available to the State under subsection (d)(1)(B) 
     for border infrastructure projects eligible under section 
     1303 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; Public Law 109-59).
       ``(2) Use of funds.--Funds designated under this subsection 
     shall be available under the requirements of section 1303 of 
     SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; Public Law 109-59).

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       ``(3) Certification.--Before making a designation under 
     paragraph (1), the Governor shall certify that the 
     designation is consistent with transportation planning 
     requirements under this title.
       ``(4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after making a 
     designation under paragraph (1), the Governor shall submit to 
     the relevant transportation planning organizations within the 
     border region a written notification of any suballocated or 
     distributed amount of funds available for obligation by 
     jurisdiction.
       ``(5) Limitation.--This subsection applies only to funds 
     apportioned to a State after the date of enactment of the 
     DRIVE Act.
       ``(6) Deadline for designation.--A designation under 
     paragraph (1) shall--
       ``(A) be submitted to the Secretary not later than 30 days 
     before the beginning of the fiscal year for which the 
     designation is being made; and
       ``(B) remain in effect for the funds designated under 
     paragraph (1) for a fiscal year until the Governor of the 
     State notifies the Secretary of the termination of the 
     designation.
       ``(7) Unobligated funds after termination.--On the date of 
     a termination under paragraph (6)(B), all remaining 
     unobligated funds that were designated under paragraph (1) 
     for the fiscal year for which the designation is being 
     terminated shall be made available to the State for the 
     purposes described in subsection (d)(1)(B).''.

     SEC. 11005. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.

       Section 134 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``resilient'' before 
     ``surface transportation systems'';
       (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and bicycle 
     transportation facilities'' and inserting ``, bicycle 
     transportation facilities, intermodal facilities that support 
     intercity transportation, including intercity buses and 
     intercity bus facilities, and commuter vanpool providers'';
       (3) in subsection (d)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as 
     paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively;
       (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) Representation.--
       ``(A) In general.--Designation or selection of officials or 
     representatives under paragraph (2) shall be determined by 
     the metropolitan planning organization according to the 
     bylaws or enabling statute of the organization.
       ``(B) Public transportation representative.--Subject to the 
     bylaws or enabling statute of the metropolitan planning 
     organization, a representative of a provider of public 
     transportation may also serve as a representative of a local 
     municipality.
       ``(C) Powers of certain officials.--An official described 
     in paragraph (2)(B) shall have responsibilities, actions, 
     duties, voting rights, and any other authority commensurate 
     with other officials described in paragraph (2)(B).''; and
       (C) in paragraph (5) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)), 
     by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph 
     (6)'';
       (4) in subsection (e)(4)(B), by striking ``subsection 
     (d)(5)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(6)'';
       (5) in subsection (g)(3)(A), by inserting ``natural 
     disaster risk reduction,'' after ``environmental 
     protection,'';
       (6) in subsection (h)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(I) improve the resilience and reliability of the 
     transportation system.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``and in section 
     5301(c) of title 49'' and inserting ``and the general 
     purposes described in section 5301 of title 49'';
       (7) in subsection (i)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``transit'' and 
     inserting ``public transportation facilities, intercity bus 
     facilities'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (G)--

       (I) by striking ``and provide'' and inserting ``, 
     provide''; and
       (II) by inserting ``, and reduce vulnerability due to 
     natural disasters of the existing transportation 
     infrastructure'' before the period at the end; and

       (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, including 
     consideration of the role that intercity buses may play in 
     reducing congestion, pollution, and energy consumption in a 
     cost-effective manner and strategies and investments that 
     preserve and enhance intercity bus systems, including systems 
     that are privately owned and operated'' before the period at 
     the end;
       (B) in paragraph (6)(A)--
       (i) by inserting ``public ports,'' before ``freight 
     shippers,''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``(including intercity bus operators and 
     commuter vanpool providers)'' after ``private providers of 
     transportation''; and
       (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ``(2)(C)'' each place it 
     appears and inserting ``(2)(E)'';
       (8) in subsection (j)(5)(A), by striking ``subsection 
     (k)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3)'';
       (9) in subsection (k)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (3); and
       (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs 
     (3) and (4), respectively;
       (10) in subsection (l)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by adding a period at the end; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking ``of less than 
     200,000'' and inserting ``with a population of 200,000 or 
     less'';
       (11) by striking subsection (n);
       (12) by redesignating subsections (o) through (q) as 
     subsections (n) through (p), respectively;
       (13) in subsection (o) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``set aside under section 104(f)'' and inserting 
     ``apportioned under paragraphs (5)(D) and (6) of section 
     104(b)'' ; and
       (14) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(q) Treatment of Lake Tahoe Region.--
       ``(1) Definition of lake tahoe region.--In this subsection, 
     the term `Lake Tahoe Region' has the meaning given the term 
     `region' in subsection (a) of Article II of the Lake Tahoe 
     Regional Planning Compact (Public Law 96-551; 94 Stat. 3234).
       ``(2) Treatment.--For the purpose of this title, the Lake 
     Tahoe Region shall be treated as--
       ``(A) a metropolitan planning organization;
       ``(B) a transportation management area under subsection 
     (k); and
       ``(C) an urbanized area, which is comprised of a population 
     of 145,000 in the State of California and a population of 
     65,000 in the State of Nevada.
       ``(3) Suballocated funding.--
       ``(A) Section 133.--When determining the amount under 
     subparagraph (A) of section 133(d)(1) that shall be obligated 
     for a fiscal year in the States of California and Nevada 
     under clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of that subparagraph, the 
     Secretary shall, for each of those States--
       ``(i) calculate the population under each of those clauses;
       ``(ii) decrease the amount under section 133(d)(1)(A)(iii) 
     by the population specified in paragraph (2) of this 
     subsection for the Lake Tahoe Region in that State; and
       ``(iii) increase the amount under section 133(d)(1)(A)(i) 
     by the population specified in paragraph (2) of this 
     subsection for the Lake Tahoe Region in that State.
       ``(B) Section 213.--When determining the amount under 
     paragraph (1) of section 213(c) that shall be obligated for a 
     fiscal year in the States of California and Nevada under 
     subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of that paragraph, the 
     Secretary shall, for each of those States--
       ``(i) calculate the population under each of those 
     subparagraphs;
       ``(ii) decrease the amount under section 213(c)(1)(C) by 
     the population specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection 
     for the Lake Tahoe Region in that State; and
       ``(iii) increase the amount under section 213(c)(1)(A) by 
     the population specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection 
     for the Lake Tahoe Region in that State.''.

     SEC. 11006. STATEWIDE AND NONMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION 
                   PLANNING.

       (a) In General.--Section 135 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``and bicycle 
     transportation facilities'' and inserting ``, bicycle 
     transportation facilities, intermodal facilities that support 
     intercity transportation, including intercity buses and 
     intercity bus facilities, and commuter vanpool providers'';
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(I) improve the resilience and reliability of the 
     transportation system.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``and in section 
     5301(c) of title 49'' and inserting ``and the general 
     purposes described in section 5301 of title 49'';
       (3) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``subsection (m)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (l)'';
       (4) in subsection (f)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``subsection (m)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (l)'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)(A)--
       (i) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (m)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (l)''; and
       (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``(including intercity 
     bus operators and commuter vanpool providers)'' after 
     ``private providers of transportation'';
       (C) in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``should'' and inserting ``shall''; and
       (D) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``, including 
     consideration of the role that intercity buses may play in 
     reducing congestion, pollution, and energy consumption in a 
     cost-effective manner and strategies and investments that 
     preserve and enhance intercity bus systems, including systems 
     that are privately owned and operated'' before the period at 
     the end;
       (5) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``subsection (m)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (l)'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)--

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       (i) by inserting ``public ports,'' before ``freight 
     shippers''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``(including intercity bus operators),'' 
     after ``private providers of transportation''; and
       (C) in paragraph (6)(A), by striking ``subsection (m)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (l)'';
       (6) by striking subsection (j); and
       (7) by redesignating subsections (k) through (m) as 
     subsections (j) through (l), respectively.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 134(b)(5) of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 135(m)'' 
     and inserting ``section 135(l)''.

     SEC. 11007. HIGHWAY USE TAX EVASION PROJECTS.

       Section 143(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking paragraph (2)(A) and inserting the following:
       ``(A) In general.--From administrative funds made available 
     under section 104(a), the Secretary shall deduct such sums as 
     are necessary, not to exceed $4,000,000 for each fiscal year, 
     to carry out this section.''.

     SEC. 11008. BUNDLING OF BRIDGE PROJECTS.

       Section 144 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)(2)(A), by striking ``the natural 
     condition of the bridge'' and inserting ``the natural 
     condition of the water'';
       (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k);
       (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following:
       ``(j) Bundling of Bridge Projects.--
       ``(1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to save 
     costs and time by encouraging States to bundle multiple 
     bridge projects as 1 project.
       ``(2) Definition of eligible entity.--In this subsection, 
     the term `eligible entity' means an entity eligible to carry 
     out a bridge project under section 119 or 133.
       ``(3) Bundling of bridge projects.--An eligible entity may 
     bundle 2 or more similar bridge projects that are--
       ``(A) eligible projects under section 119 or 133;
       ``(B) included as a bundled project in a transportation 
     improvement program under section 134(j) or a statewide 
     transportation improvement program under section 135, as 
     applicable; and
       ``(C) awarded to a single contractor or consultant pursuant 
     to a contract for engineering and design or construction 
     between the contractor and an eligible entity.
       ``(4) Itemization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law (including regulations), an eligible bridge project 
     included in a bundle under this subsection may be listed as--
       ``(A) 1 project for purposes of sections 134 and 135; and
       ``(B) a single project within the applicable bundle.
       ``(5) Financial characteristics.--Projects bundled under 
     this subsection shall have the same financial 
     characteristics, including--
       ``(A) the same funding category or subcategory; and
       ``(B) the same Federal share.''; and
       (4) in subsection (k)(2) (as redesignated by paragraph 
     (2)), by striking ``104(b)(3)'' and inserting ``104(b)(2)''.

     SEC. 11009. FLEXIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RURAL ROAD AND BRIDGE 
                   PROJECTS.

       (a) Authority.--With respect to rural road and rural bridge 
     projects eligible for funding under title 23, United States 
     Code, subject to the provisions of this section and on 
     request by a State, the Secretary may--
       (1) exercise all existing flexibilities under and 
     exceptions to--
       (A) the requirements of title 23, United States Code; and
       (B) other requirements administered by the Secretary, in 
     whole or part; and
       (2) otherwise provide additional flexibility or expedited 
     processing with respect to the requirements described in 
     paragraph (1).
       (b) Types of Projects.--A rural road or rural bridge 
     project under this section shall--
       (1) be located in a county that, based on the most recent 
     decennial census--
       (A) has a population density of 80 or fewer persons per 
     square mile of land area; or
       (B) is the county that has the lowest population density of 
     all counties in the State;
       (2) be located within the operational right-of-way (as 
     defined in section 1316(b) of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 109 note; 126 
     Stat. 549)) of an existing road or bridge; and
       (3)(A) receive less than $5,000,000 of Federal funds; or
       (B) have a total estimated cost of not more than 
     $30,000,000 and Federal funds comprising less than 15 percent 
     of the total estimated project cost.
       (c) Process to Assist Rural Projects.--
       (1) Assistance with federal requirements.--
       (A) In general.--For projects under this section, the 
     Secretary shall seek to provide, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, regulatory relief and flexibility consistent 
     with this section.
       (B) Exceptions, exemptions, and additional flexibility.--
     Exceptions, exemptions, and additional flexibility from 
     regulatory requirements may be granted if, in the opinion of 
     the Secretary--
       (i) the project is not expected to have a significant 
     adverse impact on the environment;
       (ii) the project is not expected to have an adverse impact 
     on safety; and
       (iii) the assistance would be in the public interest for 1 
     or more reasons, including--

       (I) reduced project costs;
       (II) expedited construction, particularly in an area where 
     the construction season is relatively short and not granting 
     the waiver or additional flexibility could delay the project 
     to a later construction season; or
       (III) improved safety.

       (2) Maintaining protections.--Nothing in this subsection--
       (A) waives the requirements of section 113 or 138 of title 
     23, United States Code;
       (B) supersedes, amends, or modifies--
       (i) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
     U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other Federal environmental law; 
     or
       (ii) any requirement of title 23, United States Code; or
       (C) affects the responsibility of any Federal officer to 
     comply with or enforce any law or requirement described in 
     this paragraph.

     SEC. 11010. CONSTRUCTION OF FERRY BOATS AND FERRY TERMINAL 
                   FACILITIES.

       (a) Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal 
     Facilities.--Section 147 of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``In General'' and 
     inserting ``Program'';
       (2) by striking subsections (d) through (g) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(d) Formula.--Of the amounts allocated under subsection 
     (c)--
       ``(1) 35 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities 
     in the proportion that--
       ``(A) the number of ferry passengers, including passengers 
     in vehicles, carried by each ferry system in the most recent 
     calendar year for which data is available; bears to
       ``(B) the number of ferry passengers, including passengers 
     in vehicles, carried by all ferry systems in the most recent 
     calendar year for which data is available;
       ``(2) 35 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities 
     in the proportion that--
       ``(A) the number of vehicles carried by each ferry system 
     in the most recent calendar year for which data is available; 
     bears to
       ``(B) the number of vehicles carried by all ferry systems 
     in the most recent calendar year for which data is available; 
     and
       ``(3) 30 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities 
     in the proportion that--
       ``(A) the total route nautical miles serviced by each ferry 
     system in the most recent calendar year for which data is 
     available; bears to
       ``(B) the total route nautical miles serviced by all ferry 
     systems in the most recent calendar year for which data is 
     available.
       ``(e) Redistribution of Unobligated Amounts.--The Secretary 
     shall--
       ``(1) withdraw amounts allocated to an eligible entity 
     under subsection (c) that remain unobligated by the end of 
     the third fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the 
     amounts were allocated; and
       ``(2) in the subsequent fiscal year, redistribute the funds 
     referred to in paragraph (1) in accordance with the formula 
     under subsection (d) among eligible entities for which no 
     amounts were withdrawn under paragraph (1).
       ``(f) Minimum Amount.--Notwithstanding subsection (c), a 
     State with an eligible entity that meets the requirements of 
     this section shall receive not less than $100,000 under this 
     section for a fiscal year.
       ``(g) Implementation.--
       ``(1) Data collection.--
       ``(A) National ferry database.--Amounts made available for 
     a fiscal year under this section shall be allocated using the 
     most recent data available, as collected and imputed in 
     accordance with the national ferry database established under 
     section 1801(e) of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 129 note; 119 Stat. 
     1456).
       ``(B) Eligibility for funding.--To be eligible to receive 
     funds under subsection (c), data shall have been submitted in 
     the most recent collection of data for the national ferry 
     database under section 1801(e) of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 129 
     note; 119 Stat. 1456) for at least 1 ferry service within the 
     State.
       ``(2) Adjustments.--On review of the data submitted under 
     paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may make adjustments to the 
     data as the Secretary determines necessary to correct 
     misreported or inconsistent data.
       ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than 
     the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section 
     $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       ``(i) Period of Availability.--Notwithstanding section 
     118(b), funds made available to carry out this section shall 
     remain available until expended.
       ``(j) Applicability.--All provisions of this chapter that 
     are applicable to the National Highway System, other than 
     provisions relating to apportionment formula and Federal 
     share, shall apply to funds made available to carry out this 
     section, except as determined by the Secretary to be 
     inconsistent with this section.''.
       (b) National Ferry Database.--Section 1801(e)(4) of 
     SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 129 note; 119 Stat. 1456) is amended by 
     striking

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     subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:
       ``(D) make available, from the amounts made available for 
     each fiscal year to carry out chapter 63 of title 49, not 
     more than $500,000 to maintain the database.''.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 129(c) of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2), in the first sentence, by inserting 
     ``, or on a public transit ferry eligible under chapter 53 of 
     title 49'' after ``Interstate System'';
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by striking ``(3) Such ferry'' and inserting ``(3)(A) 
     The ferry''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Any Federal participation shall not involve the 
     construction or purchase, for private ownership, of a ferry 
     boat, ferry terminal facility, or other eligible project 
     under this section.'';
       (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and repair,'' and 
     inserting ``repair,''; and
       (4) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:
       ``(6) The ferry service shall be maintained in accordance 
     with section 116.
       ``(7)(A) No ferry boat or ferry terminal with Federal 
     participation under this title may be sold, leased, or 
     otherwise disposed of, except in accordance with part 18 of 
     title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on 
     December 18, 2014).
       ``(B) The Federal share of any proceeds from a disposition 
     referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be used for eligible 
     purposes under this title.''.

     SEC. 11011. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

       Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (4)(B)--
       (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
     ``includes, but is not limited to,'' and inserting ``only 
     includes''; and
       (ii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(xxv) Installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure 
     communication equipment.
       ``(xxvi) Pedestrian hybrid beacons.
       ``(xxvii) Roadway improvements that provide separation 
     between pedestrians and motor vehicles, including medians and 
     pedestrian crossing islands.
       ``(xxviii) An infrastructure safety project not described 
     in clauses (i) through (xxvii).''; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (10) and redesignating paragraphs 
     (11) through (13) as paragraphs (10) through (12), 
     respectively;
       (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by striking ``subsection 
     (a)(12)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(11)'';
       (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(i), by striking ``subsection 
     (a)(12)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(11)''; and
       (4) in subsection (g)(1)--
       (A) by striking ``increases'' and inserting ``does not 
     decrease''; and
       (B) by inserting ``and exceeds the national fatality rate 
     on rural roads,'' after ``available,''.

     SEC. 11012. DATA COLLECTION ON UNPAVED PUBLIC ROADS.

       Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(k) Data Collection on Unpaved Public Roads.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State may elect not to collect 
     fundamental data elements for the model inventory of roadway 
     elements on public roads that are gravel roads or otherwise 
     unpaved if--
       ``(A)(i) more than 45 percent of the public roads in the 
     State are gravel roads or otherwise unpaved; and
       ``(ii) less than 10 percent of fatalities in the State 
     occur on those unpaved public roads; or
       ``(B)(i) more than 70 percent of the public roads in the 
     State are gravel roads or otherwise unpaved; and
       ``(ii) less than 25 percent of fatalities in the State 
     occur on those unpaved public roads.
       ``(2) Calculation.--The percentages described in paragraph 
     (1) shall be based on the average for the 5 most recent years 
     for which relevant data is available.
       ``(3) Use of funds.--If a State elects not to collect data 
     on a road described in paragraph (1), the State shall not use 
     funds provided to carry out this section for a project on 
     that road until the State completes a collection of the 
     required model inventory of roadway elements for the road.''.

     SEC. 11013. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT 
                   PROGRAM.

       Section 149 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I), by inserting ``in the 
     designated nonattainment area'' after ``air quality 
     standard'';
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or maintenance'' after 
     ``likely to contribute to the attainment'';
       (C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``attainment of'' and 
     inserting ``attainment or maintenance of the area of''; and
       (D) in paragraph (8)(A)(ii)--
       (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting 
     ``or port-related freight operations'' after ``construction 
     projects''; and
       (ii) in subclause (II), by inserting ``or chapter 53 of 
     title 49'' after ``this title'';
       (2) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ``(giving priority 
     to corridors designated under section 151)'' after ``at any 
     location in the State'';
       (3) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting 
     ``would otherwise be eligible under subsection (b) if the 
     project were carried out in a nonattainment or maintenance 
     area or'' after ``may use for any project that''; and
       (II) in clause (i), by striking ``(excluding the amount of 
     funds reserved under paragraph (1))''; and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``MAP-21t'' and 
     inserting ``MAP-21''; and
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, in a manner 
     consistent with the approach that was in effect on the day 
     before the date of enactment of MAP-21,'' after ``the 
     Secretary shall modify'';
       (4) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``not later that'' and 
     inserting ``not later than'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by striking ``States and metropolitan'' and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(A) In general.--States and metropolitan'';
       (ii) by striking ``are proven to reduce'' and inserting 
     ``reduce directly emitted''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Use of priority funding.--To the maximum extent 
     practicable, PM2.5 priority funding shall be used on the most 
     cost-effective projects and programs that are proven to 
     reduce directly emitted fine particulate matter.'';
       (5) in subsection (k)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``that has a nonattainment or maintenance 
     area'' and inserting ``that has 1 or more nonattainment or 
     maintenance areas'';
       (ii) by striking ``a nonattainment or maintenance area that 
     are'' and inserting ``the nonattainment or maintenance areas 
     that are'';
       (iii) by striking ``such area'' both places it appears and 
     inserting ``such areas''; and
       (iv) by striking ``such fine particulate'' and inserting 
     ``directly-emitted fine particulate'';
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``highway construction'' 
     and inserting ``transportation construction''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Pm2.5 nonattainment and maintenance in low population 
     density states.--
       ``(A) Exception.--In any State with a population density of 
     80 or fewer persons per square mile of land area, based on 
     the most recent decennial census, the requirements under 
     subsection (g)(3) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of this 
     subsection shall not apply to a nonattainment or maintenance 
     area in the State if--
       ``(i) the nonattainment or maintenance area does not have 
     projects that are part of the emissions analysis of a 
     metropolitan transportation plan or transportation 
     improvement program; and
       ``(ii) regional motor vehicle emissions are an 
     insignificant contributor to the air quality problem for 
     PM2.5 in the nonattainment or maintenance area.
       ``(B) Calculation.--If subparagraph (A) applies to a 
     nonattainment or maintenance area in a State, the percentage 
     of the PM2.5 set-aside under paragraph (1) shall be reduced 
     for that State proportionately based on the weighted 
     population of the area in fine particulate matter 
     nonattainment.
       ``(4) Port-related equipment and vehicles.--To meet the 
     requirements under paragraph (1), a State or metropolitan 
     planning organization may elect to obligate funds to the most 
     cost-effective projects to reduce emissions from port-related 
     landside nonroad or on-road equipment that is operated within 
     the boundaries of a PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance 
     area.'';
       (6) in subsection (l)(1)(B), by inserting ``air quality and 
     traffic congestion'' before ``performance targets''; and
       (7) in subsection (m), by striking ``section 104(b)(2)'' 
     and inserting ``section 104(b)(4)''.

     SEC. 11014. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES.

       (a) In General.--Section 213 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
       ``(a) Reservation of Funds.--
       ``(1) In general.--On October 1 of each fiscal year, the 
     Secretary shall set aside from the amount determined for a 
     State under section 104(c) an amount determined for the State 
     under paragraphs (2) and (3).
       ``(2) Total amount.--The total amount set aside for the 
     program under this section shall be $850,000,000 for each 
     fiscal year.
       ``(3) State share.--The Secretary shall distribute among 
     the States the total set-aside amount under paragraph (2) so 
     that each State receives an amount equal to the proportion 
     that--
       ``(A) the amount apportioned to the State for the 
     transportation enhancements program for fiscal year 2009 
     under section 133(d)(2), as in effect on the day before the 
     date of enactment of MAP-21 (Public Law 112-141; 126 Stat. 
     405); bears to
       ``(B) the total amount of funds apportioned to all States 
     for that fiscal year for the transportation enhancements 
     program for fiscal year 2009.'';

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       (2) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``Of the funds'' and all that follows through ``shall be 
     obligated under this section'' in subparagraph (A) and 
     inserting ``Funds reserved in a State under this section 
     shall be obligated'';
       (ii) by striking subparagraph (B);
       (iii) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iii) as 
     subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively;
       (iv) in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``greater than 5,000'' and inserting ``of 5,000 or more''; 
     and
       (v) in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``; and'' and inserting a period;
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(i)'' 
     and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A)'';
       (C) in paragraph (3)(A)--
       (i) by striking ``Except as provided in paragraph (1)(B), 
     the'' and inserting ``The''; and
       (ii) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(i)'' both places it 
     appears and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A)'';
       (D) in paragraph (4)(B)--
       (i) in clause (vi), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and
       (iii) by inserting after clause (vi) the following:
       ``(vii) a nonprofit entity responsible for the 
     administration of local transportation safety programs; 
     and''; and
       (E) in paragraph (5)--
       (i) by striking ``For funds reserved'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--For funds reserved'';
       (ii) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(i)'' and inserting 
     ``paragraph (1)(A)''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) No restriction on suballocation.--Nothing in this 
     section prevents a metropolitan planning organization from 
     further suballocating funds within the boundaries of the 
     metropolitan planning area if a competitive process is 
     implemented for the award of the suballocated funds.''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Annual Reports.--
       ``(1) In general.--Each State or metropolitan planning 
     organization responsible for carrying out the requirements of 
     this section shall submit to the Secretary an annual report 
     that describes--
       ``(A) the number of project applications received for each 
     fiscal year, including--
       ``(i) the aggregate cost of the projects for which 
     applications are received; and
       ``(ii) the types of project to be carried out (as described 
     in subsection (b)), expressed as percentages of the total 
     apportionment of the State under subsection (a); and
       ``(B) the number of projects selected for funding for each 
     fiscal year, including the aggregate cost and location of 
     projects selected.
       ``(2) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make 
     available to the public, in a user-friendly format on the 
     website of the Department, a copy of each annual report 
     submitted under paragraph (1).
       ``(i) Expediting Infrastructure Projects.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop 
     regulations or guidance relating to the implementation of 
     this section that encourages the use of the programmatic 
     approaches to environmental reviews, expedited procurement 
     techniques, and other best practices to facilitate productive 
     and timely expenditure for projects that are small, low-
     impact, and constructed within an existing built environment.
       ``(2) State processes.--The Secretary shall work with State 
     departments of transportation to ensure that any regulation 
     or guidance developed under paragraph (1) is consistently 
     implemented by States and the Federal Highway Administration 
     to avoid unnecessary delays in implementing projects and to 
     ensure the effective use of Federal dollars.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 126(b) of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``set-asides.--'' and all that follows 
     through ``Funds that'' in paragraph (1) and inserting ``set-
     asides.--Funds that'';
       (2) by striking ``sections 104(d) and 133(d)'' and 
     inserting ``sections 104(d), 133(d), and 213(c)''; and
       (3) by striking paragraph (2).

     SEC. 11015. CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS.

       Section 1519(a) of MAP-21 (Public Law 112-141; 126 Stat. 
     574) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by 
     striking ``fiscal years 2013 and 2014'' and inserting 
     ``fiscal years 2013 through 2021''.

     SEC. 11016. STATE FLEXIBILITY FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM 
                   MODIFICATIONS.

       (a) National Highway System Flexibility.--Not later than 90 
     days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
     shall issue guidance relating to working with State 
     departments of transportation that request assistance from 
     the division offices of the Federal Highway Administration--
       (1) to review roads classified as principal arterials in 
     the State that were added to the National Highway System as 
     of October 1, 2012, so as to comply with section 103 of title 
     23, United States Code; and
       (2) to identify any necessary functional classification 
     changes to rural and urban principal arterials.
       (b) Administrative Actions.--The Secretary shall direct the 
     division offices of the Federal Highway Administration to 
     work with the applicable State department of transportation 
     that requests assistance under this section--
       (1) to assist in the review of roads in accordance with 
     guidance issued under subsection (a);
       (2) to expeditiously review and facilitate requests from 
     States to reclassify roads classified as principal arterials; 
     and
       (3) in the case of a State that requests the withdrawal of 
     reclassified roads from the National Highway System under 
     section 103(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code, to carry 
     out that withdrawal if the inclusion of the reclassified road 
     in the National Highway System is not consistent with the 
     needs and priorities of the community or region in which the 
     reclassified road is located.
       (c) National Highway System Modification Regulations.--The 
     Secretary shall--
       (1) review the National Highway System modification process 
     described in appendix D of part 470 of title 23, Code of 
     Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and
       (2) take any action necessary to ensure that a State may 
     submit to the Secretary a request to modify the National 
     Highway System by withdrawing a road from the National 
     Highway System.
       (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the 
     Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report that includes a description of--
       (1) each request for reclassification of National Highway 
     System roads;
       (2) the status of each request; and
       (3) if applicable, the justification for the denial by the 
     Secretary of a request.
       (e) Modifications to the National Highway System.--Section 
     103(b)(3)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)--
       (A) by striking ``, including any modification consisting 
     of a connector to a major intermodal terminal,''; and
       (B) by inserting ``, including any modification consisting 
     of a connector to a major intermodal terminal or the 
     withdrawal of a road from that system,'' after ``the National 
     Highway System''; and
       (2) in clause (ii)--
       (A) by striking ``(ii) enhances'' and inserting ``(ii)(I) 
     enhances'';
       (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
     or''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(II) in the case of the withdrawal of a road, is 
     reasonable and appropriate.''.

     SEC. 11017. TOLL ROADS, BRIDGES, TUNNELS, AND FERRIES.

       Section 129(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B)--
       (i) by striking ``(other than a highway on the Interstate 
     System)''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``non-HOV'' after ``toll-free'' each 
     place it appears;
       (B) by striking subparagraph (C); and
       (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (I) as 
     subparagraphs (C) through (H), respectively;
       (2) by striking paragraph (4) and paragraph (6);
       (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (7), (8), (9), and 
     (10) as paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9), respectively;
       (4) in paragraph (4)(B) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``the Federal-aid system'' and inserting ``Federal-aid 
     highways''; and
       (5) by inserting after paragraph (7) (as so redesignated) 
     the following:
       ``(8) Equal access for motorcoaches.--A private motorcoach 
     that serves the public shall be provided access to a toll 
     facility under the same rates, terms, and conditions as 
     public transportation buses in the State.''.

     SEC. 11018. HOV FACILITIES.

       Section 166 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
       ``(4) High occupancy toll vehicles.--
       ``(A) In general.--The State agency may allow vehicles not 
     otherwise exempt under this subsection to use the HOV 
     facility if the operators of the vehicles pay a toll charged 
     by the agency for use of the facility and the agency--
       ``(i) establishes a program that addresses how motorists 
     can enroll and participate in the toll program;
       ``(ii) in the case of a high occupancy vehicle facility 
     that affects a metropolitan area, submits to the Secretary a 
     written statement that the metropolitan planning organization 
     designated under section 134 for the area has been consulted 
     concerning the placement and amount of tolls on the converted 
     facility;
       ``(iii) develops, manages, and maintains a system that will 
     automatically collect the toll; and

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       ``(iv) establishes policies and procedures--

       ``(I) to manage the demand to use the facility by varying 
     the toll amount that is charged;
       ``(II) to enforce violations of the use of the facility; 
     and
       ``(III) to ensure that private motorcoaches that serve the 
     public are provided access to the facility under the same 
     rates, terms, and conditions, as public transportation buses 
     in the State.

       ``(B) Exemption from tolls.--In levying a toll on a 
     facility under subparagraph (A), a State agency may--
       ``(i) designate classes of vehicles that are exempt from 
     the toll; and
       ``(ii) charge different toll rates for different classes of 
     vehicles.'';
       (B) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(A) Inherently low emission vehicle.--If a State agency 
     establishes procedures for enforcing the restrictions on the 
     use of a HOV facility by vehicles described in clauses (i) 
     and (ii), the State agency may allow the use of the HOV 
     facility by--
       ``(i) alternative fuel vehicles; and
       ``(ii) any motor vehicle described in section 30D(d)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.'';
       (2) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``Tolls'' and inserting ``Notwithstanding 
     section 301, tolls''; and
       (ii) by striking ``notwithstanding section 301 and, except 
     as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3)'';
       (B) by striking paragraph (2); and
       (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
       (3) in subsection (d)(1), by striking subparagraphs (D) and 
     (E) and inserting the following:
       ``(D) Maintenance of operating performance.--
       ``(i) Submission of plan.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date on which a facility is degraded under paragraph (2), 
     the State agency with jurisdiction over the facility shall 
     submit to the Secretary for approval a plan that details the 
     actions the State agency will take to bring the facility into 
     compliance with the minimum average operating speed 
     performance standard through changes to operation of the 
     facility, including--

       ``(I) increasing the occupancy requirement for HOV lanes;
       ``(II) varying the toll charged to vehicles allowed under 
     subsection (b) to reduce demand;
       ``(III) discontinuing allowing non-HOV vehicles to use HOV 
     lanes under subsection (b); or
       ``(IV) increasing the available capacity of the HOV 
     facility.

       ``(ii) Notice of approval or disapproval.--Not later than 
     60 days after the date of receipt of a plan under clause (i), 
     the Secretary shall provide to the State agency a written 
     notice indicating whether the Secretary has approved or 
     disapproved the plan based on a determination of whether the 
     implementation of the plan will bring the HOV facility into 
     compliance.
       ``(iii) Biannual progress updates.--Until the date on which 
     the Secretary determines that the State agency has brought 
     the HOV facility into compliance with this subsection, the 
     State agency shall submit biannual updates that describe--

       ``(I) the actions taken to bring the HOV facility into 
     compliance; and
       ``(II) the progress made by those actions.

       ``(E) Compliance.--The Secretary shall subject the State to 
     appropriate program sanctions under section 1.36 of title 23, 
     Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), until 
     the performance is no longer degraded, if--
       ``(i) the State agency fails to submit an approved action 
     plan under subparagraph (D) to bring a degraded facility into 
     compliance; or
       ``(ii) after the State submits and the Secretary approves 
     an action plan under subparagraph (D), the Secretary 
     determines that, on a date that is not earlier than 1 year 
     after the approval of the action plan, the State agency is 
     not making significant progress toward bringing the HOV 
     facility into compliance with the minimum average operating 
     speed performance standard.''; and
       (4) in subsection (f)(1), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A), by inserting ``solely'' before 
     ``operating''.

     SEC. 11019. INTERSTATE SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION AND 
                   REHABILITATION PILOT PROGRAM.

       Section 1216(b) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 
     21st Century (Public Law 105-178; 112 Stat. 212) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``the age, condition, 
     and intensity of use of the facility'' and inserting ``an 
     analysis demonstrating that the facility has a significant 
     age, condition, or intensity of use to require expedited 
     reconstruction or rehabilitation'';
       (B) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by inserting ``, and that 
     demonstrates the capability of that agency to perform or 
     oversee the building, operation, and maintenance of a toll 
     expressway system meeting criteria for the Interstate 
     System'' before the semicolon at the end; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(E) An analysis showing how the State plan for 
     implementing tolls on the facility takes into account the 
     interests and use of local, regional, and interstate 
     travelers.
       ``(F) An explanation of how the State will collect tolls 
     using electronic toll collection, including at highway 
     speeds, if practicable.
       ``(G) A plan describing the proposed location for the 
     collection of tolls on the facility, including any locations 
     in proximity to a State border.
       ``(H) Approved documentation that the project--
       ``(i) has received a categorical exclusion, a finding of no 
     significant impact, or a record of decision under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.); and
       ``(ii) complies with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and 
     Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
     4601 et seq.).'';
       (2) by striking paragraphs (4) and (6);
       (3) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4);
       (4) in paragraph (4)(as so redesignated)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``Before the Secretary may permit'' and inserting ``As a 
     condition of permitting'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A)--
       (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``for--
     '' and inserting ``for permissible uses described in section 
     129(a)(3) of title 23, United States Code; and''; and
       (ii) by striking clauses (i) through (iii);
       (5) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) 
     the following:
       ``(5) Application processing procedure.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after receipt of 
     an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
     provide to the applicant a written notice informing the 
     applicant whether--
       ``(i) the application is complete and meets all 
     requirements under this subsection; or
       ``(ii) additional information or materials are needed--

       ``(I) to complete the application; or
       ``(II) to meet the eligibility requirements under paragraph 
     (3).

       ``(B) Additional information or materials.--
       ``(i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after receipt of 
     an application, the Secretary shall--

       ``(I) identify any additional information or materials that 
     are needed under subparagraph (A)(ii); and
       ``(II) provide to the applicant written notice specifying 
     the details of the additional required information or 
     materials.

       ``(ii) Amended application.--Not later than 60 days after 
     receipt of the additional information under clause (i), the 
     Secretary shall determine if the amended application is 
     complete and meets all requirements under this subsection.
       ``(C) Technical assistance.--On the request of a State, the 
     Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate 
     the development of a complete application under this 
     paragraph that is likely to satisfy the eligibility criteria 
     under paragraph (3).
       ``(D) Approval of application.--On written notice by the 
     Secretary that the application is complete and meets all 
     requirements of this subsection, the project is considered 
     approved and shall be permitted to participate in the program 
     under this subsection.
       ``(E) Limitation on approved application.--
       ``(i) In general.--For an application received under this 
     subsection on or after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act 
     for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of a facility, a 
     State shall--

       ``(I) not later than 1 year after the date on which the 
     application is approved, issue a solicitation for a contract 
     to provide for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of the 
     facility; and
       ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date on which the 
     application is approved, execute a contract for the 
     reconstruction or rehabilitation of the facility.

       ``(ii) Prior applications.--For an application that 
     received a conditional provisional approval under this 
     subsection before the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act, for 
     the reconstruction or rehabilitation of a facility, a State 
     shall--

       ``(I) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
     the DRIVE Act, issue a solicitation for a contract to provide 
     for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of the facility; and
       ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
     of the DRIVE Act, execute a contract for the reconstruction 
     or rehabilitation of the facility.

       ``(iii) Cancellation or extension.--If an applicable 
     deadline under clause (i) or (ii) is not met, the Secretary 
     shall--

       ``(I) cancel the application approval; or
       ``(II) grant an extension of not more than 1 year for the 
     applicable deadline, on the condition that--

       ``(aa) there has been demonstrable progress toward meeting 
     the applicable requirements; and
       ``(bb) the requirements are likely to be met within 1 year.
       ``(6) Limitation on the use of national highway performance 
     program funds.--During the term of the pilot program, funds 
     apportioned for the national highway performance program 
     under section 104(b)(1) of

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     title 23, United States Code, may not be used for a facility 
     for which tolls are being collected under the pilot program 
     unless the funds are used for a maintenance purpose, as 
     defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code.'';
       (6) by redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs 
     (8) and (9), respectively;
       (7) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
       ``(7) Withdrawal.--A State may elect to withdraw 
     participation of the State in the pilot program at any 
     time.''; and
       (8) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated by paragraph (6)), by 
     inserting ``after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act'' 
     after ``10 years''.

     SEC. 11020. EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR FEDERALLY OWNED ROADS.

       (a) Eligibility.--Section 125(d)(3) of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; or''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) projects eligible for assistance under this section 
     located on tribal transportation facilities, Federal lands 
     transportation facilities, or other federally owned roads 
     that are open to public travel (as defined in subsection 
     (e)(1)).''.
       (b) Definition.--Section 125(e) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       ``(A) Open to public travel.--The term `open to public 
     travel' means, with respect to a road, that, except during 
     scheduled periods, extreme weather conditions, or 
     emergencies, the road--
       ``(i) is maintained;
       ``(ii) is open to the general public; and
       ``(iii) can accommodate travel by a standard passenger 
     vehicle, without restrictive gates or prohibitive signs or 
     regulations, other than for general traffic control or 
     restrictions based on size, weight, or class of registration.
       ``(B) Standard passenger vehicle.--The term `standard 
     passenger vehicle' means a vehicle with 6 inches of clearance 
     from the lowest point of the frame, body, suspension, or 
     differential to the ground.''.

     SEC. 11021. BRIDGES REQUIRING CLOSURE OR LOAD RESTRICTIONS.

       Section 144(h) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs 
     (7) and (8), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
       ``(6) Bridges requiring closure or load restrictions.--
       ``(A) Bridges owned by federal agencies or tribal 
     governments.--If a Federal agency or tribal government fails 
     to ensure that any highway bridge that is open to public 
     travel and located in the jurisdiction of the Federal agency 
     or tribal government is properly closed or restricted to 
     loads that the bridge can carry safely, the Secretary--
       ``(i) shall, on learning of the need to close or restrict 
     loads on the bridge, require the Federal agency or tribal 
     government to take action necessary--

       ``(I) to close the bridge within 48 hours; or
       ``(II) within 30 days, to restrict public travel on the 
     bridge to loads that the bridge can carry safely; and

       ``(ii) may, if the Federal agency or tribal government 
     fails to take action required under clause (i), withhold all 
     funding authorized under this title for the Federal agency or 
     tribal government.''.
       ``(B) Other bridges.--If a State fails to ensure that any 
     highway bridge, other than a bridge described in subparagraph 
     (A), that is open to public travel and is located within the 
     boundaries of the State is properly closed or restricted to 
     loads the bridge can carry safely, the Secretary--
       ``(i) shall, on learning of the need to close or restrict 
     loads on the bridge, require the State to take action 
     necessary--

       ``(I) to close the bridge within 48 hours; or
       ``(II) within 30 days, to restrict public travel on the 
     bridge to loads that the bridge can carry safely; and

       ``(ii) may, if the State fails to take action required 
     under clause (i), withhold approval for Federal-aid projects 
     in that State.''; and
       (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by 
     striking ``(6)'' and inserting ``(7)''.

     SEC. 11022. NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND NATURAL 
                   GAS FUELING CORRIDORS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after section 150 the following:

     ``Sec. 151. National electric vehicle charging and natural 
       gas fueling corridors

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the DRIVE Act, the Secretary shall designate 
     national electric vehicle charging and natural gas fueling 
     corridors that identify the near- and long-term need for, and 
     location of, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and 
     natural gas fueling infrastructure at strategic locations 
     along major national highways to improve the mobility of 
     passenger and commercial vehicles that employ electric and 
     natural gas fueling technologies across the United States.
       ``(b) Designation of Corridors.--In designating the 
     corridors under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
       ``(1) solicit nominations from State and local officials 
     for facilities to be included in the corridors;
       ``(2) incorporate existing electric vehicle charging and 
     natural gas fueling corridors designated by a State or group 
     of States; and
       ``(3) consider the demand for, and location of, existing 
     electric vehicle charging and natural gas fueling 
     infrastructure.
       ``(c) Stakeholders.--In designating corridors under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall involve, on a voluntary 
     basis, stakeholders that include--
       ``(1) the heads of other Federal agencies;
       ``(2) State and local officials;
       ``(3) representatives of--
       ``(A) energy utilities;
       ``(B) the electric and natural gas vehicle industries;
       ``(C) the freight and shipping industry;
       ``(D) clean technology firms;
       ``(E) the hospitality industry;
       ``(F) the restaurant industry; and
       ``(G) highway rest stop vendors; and
       ``(4) such other stakeholders as the Secretary determines 
     to be necessary.
       ``(d) Redesignation.--Not later than 5 years after the date 
     of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and 
     every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall update and 
     redesignate the corridors.
       ``(e) Report.--During designation and redesignation of the 
     corridors under this section, the Secretary shall issue a 
     report that--
       ``(1) identifies electric vehicle charging and natural gas 
     fueling infrastructure and standardization needs for 
     electricity providers, natural gas providers, infrastructure 
     providers, vehicle manufacturers, electricity purchasers, and 
     natural gas purchasers; and
       ``(2) establishes an aspirational goal of achieving 
     strategic deployment of electric vehicle charging and natural 
     gas fueling infrastructure in those corridors by the end of 
     fiscal year 2021.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis of chapter 1 of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
     relating to section 151 and inserting the following:

``151. National Electric Vehicle Charging and Natural Gas Fueling 
              Corridors.''.

     SEC. 11023. ASSET MANAGEMENT.

       (a) Section 119 of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (f)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``structurally 
     deficient'' and inserting ``being in poor condition''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``structurally 
     deficient'' and inserting ``being in poor condition''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Critical Infrastructure.--
       ``(1) Definition of critical infrastructure.--In this 
     subsection, the term `critical infrastructure' means those 
     facilities the incapacity or failure of which would have a 
     debilitating impact on national or regional economic 
     security, national or regional energy security, national or 
     regional public health or safety, or any combination of those 
     matters.
       ``(2) Designation.--The asset management plan of a State 
     developed pursuant to subsection (e) may include a 
     designation of a critical infrastructure network of 
     facilities from among those facilities in the State that are 
     eligible under subsection (c).
       ``(3) Risk reduction.--A State may use funds apportioned 
     under this section for projects intended to reduce the risk 
     of failure of facilities designated as being on the critical 
     infrastructure network of the State.''.
       (b) Section 144 of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking ``deficient''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``each structurally 
     deficient bridge'' and inserting ``each bridge in poor 
     condition''.
       (c) Section 202(d) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``deficient'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``deficient''; and
       (3) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking the semicolon at the 
     end and inserting ``; and'';
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' at the end 
     and inserting a period; and
       (C) by striking subparagraph (C).

     SEC. 11024. TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT.

       Section 202 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``5 percent''; and
       (2) in subsection (d)(2), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) by striking ``2 percent'' and inserting ``3 
     percent''.

     SEC. 11025. NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL LANDS AND TRIBAL 
                   PROJECTS PROGRAM.

       (a) Purpose.--The Secretary shall establish a nationally 
     significant Federal lands and tribal projects program 
     (referred to in this section as the ``program'') to provide 
     funding to construct, reconstruct, or rehabilitate nationally 
     significant Federal lands and tribal transportation projects.
       (b) Eligible Applicants.--

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       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     entities eligible to receive funds under sections 201, 202, 
     203, and 204 of title 23, United States Code, may apply for 
     funding under the program.
       (2) Special rule.--A State, county, or unit of local 
     government may only apply for funding under the program if 
     sponsored by an eligible Federal land management agency or 
     Indian tribe.
       (c) Eligible Projects.--An eligible project under the 
     program shall be a single continuous project--
       (1) on a Federal lands transportation facility, a Federal 
     lands access transportation facility, or a Tribal 
     transportation facility (as those terms are defined in 
     section 101 of title 23, United States Code), except that 
     such facility is not required to be included on an inventory 
     described in sections 202 or 203 of title 23, United States 
     Code;
       (2) for which completion of activities required under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.) has been demonstrated through--
       (A) a record of decision with respect to the project;
       (B) a finding that the project has no significant impact; 
     or
       (C) a determination that the project is categorically 
     excluded; and
       (3) having an estimated cost, based on the results of 
     preliminary engineering, equal to or exceeding $25,000,0000, 
     with priority consideration given to projects with an 
     estimated cost equal to or exceeding $50,000,000.
       (d) Eligible Activities.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), an eligible 
     applicant receiving funds under the program may only use the 
     funds for construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation 
     activities.
       (2) Ineligible activities.--An eligible applicant may not 
     use funds received under the program for activities relating 
     to project design.
       (e) Applications.--Eligible applicants shall submit to the 
     Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and 
     containing such information as the Secretary may require.
       (f) Selection Criteria.--In selecting a project to receive 
     funds under the program, the Secretary shall consider the 
     extent to which the project--
       (1) furthers the goals of the Department, including state 
     of good repair, environmental sustainability, economic 
     competitiveness, quality of life, and safety;
       (2) improves the condition of critical multimodal 
     transportation facilities;
       (3) needs construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation;
       (4) is included in or eligible for inclusion in the 
     National Register of Historic Places;
       (5) enhances environmental ecosystems;
       (6) uses new technologies and innovations that enhance the 
     efficiency of the project;
       (7) is supported by funds, other than the funds received 
     under the program, to construct, maintain, and operate the 
     facility;
       (8) spans 2 or more States; and
       (9) serves land owned by multiple Federal agencies or 
     Indian tribes.
       (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
     project shall be 95 percent.
       (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $150,000,000 for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, to remain available 
     for a period of 3 fiscal years following the fiscal year for 
     which the amounts were appropriated.

     SEC. 11026. FEDERAL LANDS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES.

       Section 201(c) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (6)(A)--
       (A) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) 
     and (II), respectively;
       (B) in the matter preceding subclause (I) (as so 
     redesignated), by striking ``The Secretaries'' and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(i) In general.--The Secretaries'';
       (C) by inserting a period after ``tribal transportation 
     program''; and
       (D) by striking ``in accordance with'' and all that follows 
     through ``including--'' and inserting the following:
       ``(ii) Requirement.--Data collected to implement the tribal 
     transportation program shall be in accordance with the Indian 
     Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 
     450 et seq.).
       ``(iii) Inclusions.--Data collected under this paragraph 
     includes--''; and
       (2) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following--
       ``(7) Cooperative research and technology deployment.--The 
     Secretary may conduct cooperative research and technology 
     deployment in coordination with Federal land management 
     agencies, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
       ``(8) Funding.--
       ``(A) In general.--To carry out the activities described in 
     this subsection for Federal lands transportation facilities, 
     Federal lands access transportation facilities, and other 
     federally owned roads open to public travel (as that term is 
     defined in section 125(e)), the Secretary shall combine and 
     use not greater than 5 percent for each fiscal year of the 
     funds authorized for programs under sections 203 and 204.
       ``(B) Other activities.--In addition to the activities 
     described in subparagraph (A), funds described under that 
     subparagraph may be used for--
       ``(i) bridge inspections on any federally owned bridge even 
     if that bridge is not included on the inventory described 
     under section 203; and
       ``(ii) transportation planning activities carried out by 
     Federal land management agencies eligible for funding under 
     this chapter.''.

     SEC. 11027. FEDERAL LANDS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

       Section 203 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``operation'' and 
     inserting ``capital, operations,''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``subparagraph 
     (A)(iv)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(iv)(I)'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(B)--
       (i) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting a semicolon; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(vi) the Bureau of Reclamation; and
       ``(vii) independent Federal agencies with natural resource 
     and land management responsibilities.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(B), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by inserting ``performance management, including'' after 
     ``support''; and
       (3) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(vi) The Bureau of Reclamation.''.

     SEC. 11028. INNOVATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY.

       Section 120(c)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)--
       (A) by inserting ``engineering or design approaches,'' 
     after ``technologies,''; and
       (B) by striking ``or contracting'' and inserting ``or 
     contracting or project delivery''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by inserting ``and 
     alternative bidding'' before the semicolon at the end.

     SEC. 11029. OBLIGATION AND RELEASE OF FUNDS.

       Section 118(c)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``Any funds'' and inserting the following:
       ``(A) In general.--Any funds'';
       (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
     (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Same class of funds no longer authorized.--If the 
     same class of funds described in subparagraph (A)(i) is no 
     longer authorized in the most recent authorizing law, the 
     funds may be credited to a similar class of funds, as 
     determined by the Secretary.''.

              Subtitle B--Acceleration of Project Delivery

     SEC. 11101. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR PROJECTS OF LIMITED 
                   FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 1317 of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 109 note; Public Law 112-
     141) is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``Not later than'' and inserting the following:
       ``(a) In General.--Not later than''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(b) Inflationary Adjustment.--The dollar amounts 
     described in subsection (a) shall be adjusted for inflation--
       ``(1) effective October 1, 2015, to reflect changes since 
     July 1, 2012, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
     Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 
     Department of Labor; and
       ``(2) effective October 1, 2016, and each succeeding 
     October 1, to reflect changes for the preceding 12-month 
     period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
     published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department 
     of Labor.''.

     SEC. 11102. PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT TEMPLATE.

       (a) In General.--Section 1318 of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 109 
     note; Public Law 112-141) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(e) Programmatic Agreement Template.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop a template 
     programmatic agreement described in subsection (d) that 
     provides for efficient and adequate procedures for evaluating 
     Federal actions described in section 771.117(c) of title 23, 
     Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of 
     enactment of this subsection).
       ``(2) Use of template.--The Secretary--
       ``(A) on receipt of a request from a State, shall use the 
     template programmatic agreement developed under paragraph (1) 
     in carrying out this section; and
       ``(B) on consent of the applicable State, may modify the 
     template as necessary to address the unique needs and 
     characteristics of the State.
       ``(3) Outcome measurements.--The Secretary shall establish 
     a method to verify that actions described in section 
     771.117(c) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in

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     effect on the date of enactment of this subsection), are 
     evaluated and documented in a consistent manner by the State 
     that uses the template programmatic agreement under this 
     subsection.''.
       (b) Categorical Exclusion Determinations.--Not later than 
     30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
     Secretary shall revise section 771.117(g) of title 23, Code 
     of Federal Regulations, to allow a programmatic agreement 
     under this section to include responsibility for making 
     categorical exclusion determinations--
       (1) for actions described in subsections (c) and (d) of 
     section 771.117 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations; and
       (2) that meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion 
     under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations 
     (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and are 
     identified in the programmatic agreement.

     SEC. 11103. AGENCY COORDINATION.

       (a) Roles and Responsibility of Lead Agency.--Section 
     139(c)(6) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) to consider and respond to comments received from 
     participating agencies on matters within the special 
     expertise or jurisdiction of the participating agencies.''.
       (b) Participating Agency Responsibilities.--Section 139(d) 
     of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``(8) Participating agency responsibilities.--An agency 
     participating in the collaborative environmental review 
     process under this section shall--
       ``(A) provide comments, responses, studies, or 
     methodologies on those areas within the special expertise or 
     jurisdiction of the Federal participating or cooperating 
     agency; and
       ``(B) use the process to address any environmental issues 
     of concern to the participating or cooperating agency.''.

     SEC. 11104. INITIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.

       Section 139 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (6) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(6) Project.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `project' means any highway 
     project, public transportation capital project, or multimodal 
     project that, if implemented as proposed by the project 
     sponsor, would require approval by any operating 
     administration or secretarial office within the Department.
       ``(B) Considerations.--For purposes of this paragraph, the 
     Secretary shall take into account, if known, any sources of 
     Federal funding or financing identified by the project 
     sponsor, including discretionary grant, loan, and loan 
     guarantee programs administered by the Department.'';
       (2) in subsection (e)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(including any 
     additional information that the project sponsor considers to 
     be important to initiate the process for the proposed 
     project)'' after ``location of the proposed project''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Review of application.--Not later than 45 days after 
     the date on which an application is received by the Secretary 
     under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide to the 
     project sponsor a written response that, as applicable--
       ``(A) describes the determination of the Secretary--
       ``(i) to initiate the environmental review process, 
     including a timeline and an expected date for the publication 
     in the Federal Register of the relevant notice of intent; or
       ``(ii) to decline the application, including an explanation 
     of the reasons for that decision; or
       ``(B) requests additional information, and provides to the 
     project sponsor an accounting, regarding what is necessary to 
     initiate the environmental review process.
       ``(4) Request to designate a lead agency.--
       ``(A) In general.--Any project sponsor may submit a request 
     to the Secretary to designate a specific operating 
     administration or secretarial office within the Department of 
     Transportation to serve as the Federal lead agency for a 
     project.
       ``(B) Proposed schedule.--A request under subparagraph (A) 
     may include a proposed schedule for completing the 
     environmental review process.
       ``(C) Secretarial action.--
       ``(i) In general.--If a request under subparagraph (A) is 
     received, the Secretary shall respond to the request not 
     later than 45 days after the date of receipt.
       ``(ii) Requirements.--The response shall--

       ``(I) approve the request;
       ``(II) deny the request, with an explanation of the 
     reasons; or
       ``(III) require the submission of additional information.

       ``(iii) Additional information.--If additional information 
     is submitted in accordance with clause (ii)(III), the 
     Secretary shall respond to that submission not later than 45 
     days after the date of receipt.''; and
       (3) in subsection (f)(4), by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(E) Reduction of duplication.--
       ``(i) In general.--In carrying out this paragraph, the lead 
     agency shall reduce duplication, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, between--

       ``(I) the evaluation of alternatives under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 
     and
       ``(II) the evaluation of alternatives in the metropolitan 
     transportation planning process under section 134 of title 
     23, United States Code, or an environmental review process 
     carried out under State law (referred to in this subparagraph 
     as a `State environmental review process').

       ``(ii) Consideration of alternatives.--The lead agency may 
     eliminate from detailed consideration an alternative proposed 
     in an environmental impact statement regarding a project if, 
     as determined by the lead agency--

       ``(I) the alternative was considered in a metropolitan 
     planning process or a State environmental review process by a 
     metropolitan planning organization or a State or local 
     transportation agency, as applicable;
       ``(II) the lead agency provided guidance to the 
     metropolitan planning organization or State or local 
     transportation agency, as applicable, regarding analysis of 
     alternatives in the metropolitan planning process or State 
     environmental review process, including guidance on the 
     requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 
     1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and any other requirements of 
     Federal law necessary for approval of the project;
       ``(III) the applicable metropolitan planning process or 
     State environmental review process included an opportunity 
     for public review and comment;
       ``(IV) the applicable metropolitan planning organization or 
     State or local transportation agency rejected the alternative 
     after considering public comments;
       ``(V) the Federal lead agency independently reviewed the 
     alternative evaluation approved by the applicable 
     metropolitan planning organization or State or local 
     transportation agency; and
       ``(VI) the Federal lead agency has determined--

       ``(aa) in consultation with Federal participating or 
     cooperating agencies, that the alternative to be eliminated 
     from consideration is not necessary for compliance with the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.); or
       ``(bb) with the concurrence of Federal agencies with 
     jurisdiction over a permit or approval required for a 
     project, that the alternative to be eliminated from 
     consideration is not necessary for any permit or approval 
     under any other Federal law.''.

     SEC. 11105. IMPROVING COLLABORATION FOR ACCELERATED DECISION 
                   MAKING.

       (a) Coordination and Scheduling.--Section 139(g)(1)(B)(i) 
     of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``The lead agency'' and inserting ``For a 
     project requiring an environmental impact statement or 
     environmental assessment, the lead agency''; and
       (2) by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''.
       (b) Issue Identification and Resolution.--Section 139(h) of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ``paragraph (5) and'' 
     and inserting ``paragraph (5)'';
       (2) in paragraph (5)(A)(ii)(I), by inserting ``, including 
     modifications to the project schedule'' after ``review 
     process''; and
       (3) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking clause (ii) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(ii) Description of date.--The date referred to in clause 
     (i) is 1 of the following:

       ``(I) The date that is 30 days after the date for rendering 
     a decision as described in the project schedule established 
     pursuant to subsection (g)(1)(B).
       ``(II) If no schedule exists, the later of--

       ``(aa) the date that is 180 days after the date on which an 
     application for the permit, license or approval is complete; 
     or
       ``(bb) the date that is 180 days after the date on which 
     the Federal lead agency issues a decision on the project 
     under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
     U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

       ``(III) A modified date consistent with subsection 
     (g)(1)(D).''.

     SEC. 11106. ACCELERATED DECISIONMAKING IN ENVIRONMENTAL 
                   REVIEWS.

       (a) In General.--Section 139 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(n) Accelerated Decisionmaking in Environmental 
     Reviews.--
       ``(1) In general.--In preparing a final environmental 
     impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), if the lead agency modifies 
     the statement in response to comments that are minor and are 
     confined to factual corrections or explanations regarding why 
     the comments do not warrant additional agency response, the 
     lead agency may write on errata sheets attached to the 
     statement instead of rewriting the draft statement, subject 
     to the condition that the errata sheets shall--
       ``(A) cite the sources, authorities, or reasons that 
     support the position of the lead agency; and

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       ``(B) if appropriate, indicate the circumstances that would 
     trigger agency reappraisal or further response.
       ``(2) Incorporation.--To the maximum extent practicable, 
     the lead agency shall expeditiously develop a single document 
     that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a 
     record of decision, unless--
       ``(A) the final environmental impact statement makes 
     substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant 
     to environmental or safety concerns; or
       ``(B) there are significant new circumstances or 
     information that--
       ``(i) are relevant to environmental concerns; and
       ``(ii) bear on the proposed action or the impacts of the 
     proposed action.''.
       (b) Repeal.--Section 1319 of MAP-21 (42 U.S.C. 4332a) is 
     repealed.

     SEC. 11107. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY IN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.

       Section 139 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by 
     section 11106(a)), is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(o) Reviews, Approvals, and Permitting Platform.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish 
     an online platform and, in coordination with agencies 
     described in paragraph (2), issue reporting standards to make 
     publicly available the status of reviews, approvals, and 
     permits required for compliance with the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or 
     other applicable Federal laws for projects and activities 
     requiring an environmental assessment or an environmental 
     impact statement.
       ``(2) Federal agency participation.--A Federal agency of 
     jurisdiction over a review, approval, or permit described in 
     paragraph (1) shall provide status information in accordance 
     with the standards established by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (1).
       ``(3) State responsibilities.--A State that is assigned and 
     assumes responsibilities under section 326 or 327 shall 
     provide applicable status information in accordance with 
     standards established by the Secretary under paragraph 
     (1).''.

     SEC. 11108. INTEGRATION OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

       Section 168 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to 
     read as follows:

     ``Sec. 168. Integration of planning and environmental review

       ``(a) Definitions.--In this section, the following 
     definitions apply:
       ``(1) Environmental review process.--The term 
     `environmental review process' means the process for 
     preparing for a project an environmental impact statement, 
     environmental assessment, categorical exclusion, or other 
     document prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       ``(2) Lead agency.--The term `lead agency' has the meaning 
     given the term in section 139(a).
       ``(3) Planning product.--The term `planning product' means 
     a decision, analysis, study, or other documented information 
     that is the result of an evaluation or decisionmaking process 
     carried out by a metropolitan planning organization or a 
     State, as appropriate, during metropolitan or statewide 
     transportation planning under section 134 or 135, 
     respectively.
       ``(4) Project.--The term `project' has the meaning given 
     the term in section 139(a).
       ``(b) Adoption of Planning Products for Use in NEPA 
     Proceedings.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d), the Federal 
     lead agency for a project may adopt and use a planning 
     product in proceedings relating to any class of action in the 
     environmental review process of the project.
       ``(2) Identification.--If the Federal lead agency makes a 
     determination to adopt and use a planning product, the 
     Federal lead agency shall identify the agencies that 
     participated in the development of the planning products.
       ``(3) Partial adoption of planning products.--The Federal 
     lead agency may--
       ``(A) adopt an entire planning product under paragraph (1); 
     or
       ``(B) select portions of a planning project under paragraph 
     (1) for adoption.
       ``(4) Timing.--A determination under paragraph (1) with 
     respect to the adoption of a planning product may--
       ``(A) be made at the time the lead agencies decide the 
     appropriate scope of environmental review for the project; or
       ``(B) occur later in the environmental review process, as 
     appropriate.
       ``(c) Applicability.--
       ``(1) Planning decisions.--The lead agency in the 
     environmental review process may adopt decisions from a 
     planning product, including--
       ``(A) whether tolling, private financial assistance, or 
     other special financial measures are necessary to implement 
     the project;
       ``(B) a decision with respect to general travel corridor or 
     modal choice, including a decision to implement corridor or 
     subarea study recommendations to advance different modal 
     solutions as separate projects with independent utility;
       ``(C) the purpose and the need for the proposed action;
       ``(D) preliminary screening of alternatives and elimination 
     of unreasonable alternatives;
       ``(E) a basic description of the environmental setting;
       ``(F) a decision with respect to methodologies for 
     analysis; and
       ``(G) an identification of programmatic level mitigation 
     for potential impacts of transportation projects, including--
       ``(i) measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts at 
     a regional or national scale;
       ``(ii) investments in regional ecosystem and water 
     resources; and
       ``(iii) a programmatic mitigation plan developed in 
     accordance with section 169.
       ``(2) Planning analyses.--The lead agency in the 
     environmental review process may adopt analyses from a 
     planning product, including--
       ``(A) travel demands;
       ``(B) regional development and growth;
       ``(C) local land use, growth management, and development;
       ``(D) population and employment;
       ``(E) natural and built environmental conditions;
       ``(F) environmental resources and environmentally sensitive 
     areas;
       ``(G) potential environmental effects, including the 
     identification of resources of concern and potential indirect 
     and cumulative effects on those resources; and
       ``(H) mitigation needs for a proposed action, or for 
     programmatic level mitigation, for potential effects that the 
     Federal lead agency determines are most effectively addressed 
     at a regional or national program level.
       ``(d) Conditions.--The lead agency in the environmental 
     review process may adopt and use a planning product under 
     this section if the lead agency determines, with the 
     concurrence of other participating agencies with relevant 
     expertise and project sponsors, as appropriate, that the 
     following conditions have been met:
       ``(1) The planning product was developed through a planning 
     process conducted pursuant to applicable Federal law.
       ``(2) The planning product was developed in consultation 
     with appropriate Federal and State resource agencies and 
     Indian tribes.
       ``(3) The planning process included broad multidisciplinary 
     consideration of systems-level or corridor-wide 
     transportation needs and potential effects, including effects 
     on the human and natural environment.
       ``(4) The planning process included public notice that the 
     planning products produced in the planning process may be 
     adopted during a subsequent environmental review process in 
     accordance with this section.
       ``(5) During the environmental review process, the lead 
     agency has--
       ``(A) made the planning documents available for public 
     review and comment;
       ``(B) provided notice of the intention of the lead agency 
     to adopt the planning product; and
       ``(C) considered any resulting comments.
       ``(6) There is no significant new information or new 
     circumstance that has a reasonable likelihood of affecting 
     the continued validity or appropriateness of the planning 
     product.
       ``(7) The planning product has a rational basis and is 
     based on reliable and reasonably current data and reasonable 
     and scientifically acceptable methodologies.
       ``(8) The planning product is documented in sufficient 
     detail to support the decision or the results of the analysis 
     and to meet requirements for use of the information in the 
     environmental review process.
       ``(9) The planning product is appropriate for adoption and 
     use in the environmental review process for the project and 
     is incorporated in accordance with the National Environmental 
     Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and section 
     1502.21 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in 
     effect on the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act).
       ``(e) Effect of Adoption.--Any planning product adopted by 
     the Federal lead agency in accordance with this section may 
     be--
       ``(1) incorporated directly into an environmental review 
     process document or other environmental document; and
       ``(2) relied on and used by other Federal agencies in 
     carrying out reviews of the project.
       ``(f) Rules of Construction.--
       ``(1) In general.--This section does not make the 
     environmental review process applicable to the transportation 
     planning process conducted under this title and chapter 53 of 
     title 49.
       ``(2) Transportation planning activities.--Initiation of 
     the environmental review process as a part of, or 
     concurrently with, transportation planning activities does 
     not subject transportation plans and programs to the 
     environmental review process.
       ``(3) Planning products.--This section does not affect the 
     use of planning products in the environmental review process 
     pursuant to other authorities under any other provision of 
     law or restrict the initiation of the environmental review 
     process during planning.''.

     SEC. 11109. USE OF PROGRAMMATIC MITIGATION PLANS.

       Section 169(f) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``may use'' and inserting ``shall 
     consider''; and

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       (2) by inserting ``or other Federal environmental law'' 
     before the period at the end.

     SEC. 11110. ADOPTION OF DEPARTMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Title 49, United States Code, is amended 
     by inserting after section 306 the following:

     ``Sec. 307. Adoption of Departmental environmental documents

       ``(a) In General.--An operating administration or 
     secretarial office within the Department may adopt any draft 
     environmental impact statement, final environmental impact 
     statement, environmental assessment, or any other document 
     issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
     (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) by another operating administration 
     or secretarial office within the Department--
       ``(1) without recirculating the document (except that a 
     final environmental impact statement shall be recirculated 
     prior to adoption); and
       ``(2) if the operating administration or secretarial office 
     adopting the document certifies that the project is 
     substantially the same as the project reviewed under the 
     document to be adopted.
       ``(b) Cooperating Agency.--An adopting operating 
     administration or secretarial office that was a cooperating 
     agency and certifies that the project is substantially the 
     same as the project reviewed under the document to be adopted 
     and that its comments and suggestions have been addressed may 
     adopt a document described in subsection (a) without 
     recirculating the document.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 3 of 
     title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
     relating to section 307 and inserting the following:

``Sec. 307. Adoption of Departmental environmental documents.''.

     SEC. 11111. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR STATES.

       Section 326 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as 
     paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; and
       (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
       ``(2) Assistance to states.--On request of a Governor of a 
     State, the Secretary shall provide to the State technical 
     assistance, training, or other support relating to--
       ``(A) assuming responsibility under subsection (a);
       ``(B) developing a memorandum of understanding under this 
     subsection; or
       ``(C) addressing a responsibility in need of corrective 
     action under subsection (d)(1)(B).''; and
       (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (1) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(1) Termination by secretary.--The Secretary may 
     terminate the participation of any State in the program, if--
       ``(A) the Secretary determines that the State is not 
     adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the 
     State;
       ``(B) the Secretary provides to the State--
       ``(i) a notification of the determination of noncompliance;
       ``(ii) a period of not less than 120 days to take such 
     corrective action as the Secretary determines to be necessary 
     to comply with the applicable agreement; and
       ``(iii) on request of the Governor of the State, a detailed 
     description of each responsibility in need of corrective 
     action regarding an inadequacy identified under subparagraph 
     (A); and
       ``(C) the State, after the notification and period 
     described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B), fails 
     to take satisfactory corrective action, as determined by the 
     Secretary.''.

     SEC. 11112. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DELIVERY PROGRAM.

       Section 327(j) of title 23, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
       ``(1) Termination by secretary.--The Secretary may 
     terminate the participation of any State in the program if--
       ``(A) the Secretary determines that the State is not 
     adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the 
     State;
       ``(B) the Secretary provides to the State--
       ``(i) a notification of the determination of noncompliance;
       ``(ii) a period of not less than 120 days to take such 
     corrective action as the Secretary determines to be necessary 
     to comply with the applicable agreement; and
       ``(iii) on request of the Governor of the State, a detailed 
     description of each responsibility in need of corrective 
     action regarding an inadequacy identified under subparagraph 
     (A); and
       ``(C) the State, after the notification and period provided 
     under subparagraph (B), fails to take satisfactory corrective 
     action, as determined by the Secretary.''.

     SEC. 11113. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECTS.

       (a) Multimodal Project Defined.--Section 139(a) of title 
     23, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (5) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(5) Multimodal project.--The term `multimodal project' 
     means a project that requires approval by more than 1 
     Department of Transportation operating administration or 
     secretarial office.''.
       (b) Application of Categorical Exclusions for Multimodal 
     Projects.--Section 304 of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``operating authority 
     that is not the lead authority with respect to a project'' 
     and inserting ``operating administration or secretarial 
     office that has expertise but is not the lead authority with 
     respect to a proposed multimodal project''; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
       ``(2) Lead authority.--The term `lead authority' means a 
     Department of Transportation operating administration or 
     secretarial office that has the lead responsibility for 
     compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
     (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) for a proposed multimodal 
     project.'';
       (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``under this title'' and 
     inserting ``by the Secretary of Transportation'';
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``a categorical exclusion designated under 
     the implementing regulations or'' and inserting ``a 
     categorical exclusion designated under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 
     implementing regulations or''; and
       (ii) by striking ``other components of the'' and inserting 
     ``a proposed multimodal''; and
       (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(1) the lead authority makes a determination, in 
     consultation with the cooperating authority, on the 
     applicability of a categorical exclusion to a proposed 
     multimodal project;
       ``(2) the cooperating authority does not object to the 
     determination of the lead authority of the applicability of a 
     categorical exclusion;
       ``(3) the lead authority determines that the component of 
     the proposed multimodal project to be covered by the 
     categorical exclusion of the cooperating authority has 
     independent utility; and
       ``(4) the lead authority determines that--
       ``(A) the proposed multimodal project does not individually 
     or cumulatively have a significant impact on the environment; 
     and
       ``(B) extraordinary circumstances do not exist that merit 
     additional analysis and documentation in an environmental 
     impact statement or environmental assessment required under 
     the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
     et seq.).''; and
       (4) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
       ``(d) Cooperative Authority Expertise.--A cooperating 
     authority shall provide expertise to the lead authority on 
     aspects of the multimodal project in which the cooperating 
     authority has expertise.''.

     SEC. 11114. MODERNIZATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 
                   PROCESS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall examine ways to 
     modernize, simplify, and improve the implementation of the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4231 et 
     seq.) by the Department.
       (b) Inclusions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the 
     Secretary shall consider--
       (1) the use of technology in the process, such as--
       (A) searchable databases;
       (B) geographic information system mapping tools;
       (C) integration of those tools with fiscal management 
     systems to provide more detailed data; and
       (D) other innovative technologies;
       (2) ways to prioritize use of programmatic environmental 
     impact statements;
       (3) methods to encourage cooperating agencies to present 
     analyses in a concise format; and
       (4) any other improvements that can be made to modernize 
     process implementation.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives a report describing the results of 
     the review carried out under subsection (a).

     SEC. 11115. SERVICE CLUB, CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, OR 
                   RELIGIOUS SERVICE SIGNS.

       Notwithstanding section 131 of title 23, United States 
     Code, and part 750 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations 
     (or successor regulations), a State may allow the maintenance 
     of a sign of a service club, charitable association, or 
     religious service that was erected as of the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the area of which is less than or 
     equal to 32 square feet, if the State notifies the Federal 
     Highway Administration.

     SEC. 11116. SATISFACTION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HISTORIC 
                   SITES.

       (a) Highways.--Section 138 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Satisfaction of Requirements for Certain Historic 
     Sites.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--
       ``(A) align, to the maximum extent practicable, with the 
     requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
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     U.S.C. 4231 et seq.) and section 306108 of title 54, 
     including implementing regulations; and
       ``(B) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
     this subsection, coordinate with the Secretary of the 
     Interior and the Executive Director of the Advisory Council 
     on Historic Preservation (referred to in this subsection as 
     the `Council') to establish procedures to satisfy the 
     requirements described in subparagraph (A) (including 
     regulations).
       ``(2) Avoidance alternative analysis.--
       ``(A) In general.--If, in an analysis required under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4231 et 
     seq.), the Secretary determines that there is no feasible or 
     prudent alternative to avoid use of an historic site, the 
     Secretary may--
       ``(i) include the determination of the Secretary in the 
     analysis required under that Act;
       ``(ii) provide a notice of the determination to--

       ``(I) each applicable State historic preservation officer 
     and tribal historic preservation officer;
       ``(II) the Council, if the Council is participating in the 
     consultation process under section 306108 of title 54; and
       ``(III) the Secretary of the Interior; and

       ``(iii) request from the applicable preservation officer, 
     the Council, and the Secretary of the Interior a concurrence 
     that the determination is sufficient to satisfy the 
     requirement of subsection (a)(1).
       ``(B) Concurrence.--If the applicable preservation officer, 
     the Council, and the Secretary of the Interior each provide a 
     concurrence requested under subparagraph (A)(iii), no further 
     analysis under subsection (a)(1) shall be required.
       ``(C) Publication.--A notice of a determination, together 
     with each relevant concurrence to that determination, under 
     subparagraph (A) shall be--
       ``(i) included in the record of decision or finding of no 
     significant impact of the Secretary; and
       ``(ii) posted on an appropriate Federal website by not 
     later than 3 days after the date of receipt by the Secretary 
     of all concurrences requested under subparagraph (A)(iii).
       ``(3) Aligning historical reviews.--
       ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary, the applicable 
     preservation officer, the Council, and the Secretary of the 
     Interior concur that no feasible and prudent alternative 
     exists as described in paragraph (2), the Secretary may 
     provide to the applicable preservation officer, the Council, 
     and the Secretary of the Interior notice of the intent of the 
     Secretary to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(2) 
     through the consultation requirements of section 306108 of 
     title 54.
       ``(B) Satisfaction of conditions.--To satisfy the 
     requirements of subsection (a)(2), each individual described 
     in paragraph (2)(A)(ii) shall concur in the treatment of the 
     applicable historic site described in the memorandum of 
     agreement or programmatic agreement developed under section 
     306108 of title 54.''.
       (b) Public Transportation.--Section 303 of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``subsection (d)'' and inserting 
     ``subsections (d) and (e)''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(e) Satisfaction of Requirements for Certain Historic 
     Sites.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--
       ``(A) align, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
     requirements of this section with the requirements of the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4231 et 
     seq.) and section 306108 of title 54, including implementing 
     regulations; and
       ``(B) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
     this subsection, coordinate with the Secretary of the 
     Interior and the Executive Director of the Advisory Council 
     on Historic Preservation (referred to in this subsection as 
     the `Council') to establish procedures to satisfy the 
     requirements described in subparagraph (A) (including 
     regulations).
       ``(2) Avoidance alternative analysis.--
       ``(A) In general.--If, in an analysis required under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4231 et 
     seq.), the Secretary determines that there is no feasible or 
     prudent alternative to avoid use of an historic site, the 
     Secretary may--
       ``(i) include the determination of the Secretary in the 
     analysis required under that Act;
       ``(ii) provide a notice of the determination to--

       ``(I) each applicable State historic preservation officer 
     and tribal historic preservation officer;
       ``(II) the Council, if the Council is participating in the 
     consultation process under section 306108 of title 54; and
       ``(III) the Secretary of the Interior; and

       ``(iii) request from the applicable preservation officer, 
     the Council, and the Secretary of the Interior a concurrence 
     that the determination is sufficient to satisfy the 
     requirement of subsection (c)(1).
       ``(B) Concurrence.--If the applicable preservation officer, 
     the Council, and the Secretary of the Interior each provide a 
     concurrence requested under subparagraph (A)(iii), no further 
     analysis under subsection (a)(1) shall be required.
       ``(C) Publication.--A notice of a determination, together 
     with each relevant concurrence to that determination, under 
     subparagraph (A) shall be--
       ``(i) included in the record of decision or finding of no 
     significant impact of the Secretary; and
       ``(ii) posted on an appropriate Federal website by not 
     later than 3 days after the date of receipt by the Secretary 
     of all concurrences requested under subparagraph (A)(iii).
       ``(3) Aligning historical reviews.--
       ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary, the applicable 
     preservation officer, the Council, and the Secretary of the 
     Interior concur that no feasible and prudent alternative 
     exists as described in paragraph (2), the Secretary may 
     provide to the applicable preservation officer, the Council, 
     and the Secretary of the Interior notice of the intent of the 
     Secretary to satisfy the requirements of subsection (c)(2) 
     through the consultation requirements of section 306108 of 
     title 54.
       ``(B) Satisfaction of conditions.--To satisfy the 
     requirements of subsection (c)(2), the applicable 
     preservation officer, the Council, and the Secretary of the 
     Interior shall concur in the treatment of the applicable 
     historic site described in the memorandum of agreement or 
     programmatic agreement developed under section 306108 of 
     title 54.''.

     SEC. 11117. BRIDGE EXEMPTION FROM CONSIDERATION UNDER CERTAIN 
                   PROVISIONS.

       (a) Preservation of Parklands.--Section 138 of title 23, 
     United States Code, as amended by section 11116, is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Bridge Exemption From Consideration.--A common post-
     1945 concrete or steel bridge or culvert (as described in 77 
     Fed. Reg. 68790) that is exempt from individual review under 
     section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, shall be 
     exempt from consideration under this section.''.
       (b) Policy on Lands, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and 
     Historic Sites.--Section 303 of title 49, United States Code, 
     as amended by section 11116, is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:
       ``(f) Bridge Exemption From Consideration.--A common post-
     1945 concrete or steel bridge or culvert (as described in 77 
     Fed. Reg. 68790) that is exempt from individual review under 
     section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, shall be 
     exempt from consideration under this section.''.

     SEC. 11118. ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO IMPROVE AT-RISK 
                   BRIDGES.

       (a) Temporary Authorization.--
       (1) In general.--Until the Secretary of the Interior takes 
     the action described in subsection (b), the take of nesting 
     swallows to facilitate a construction project on a bridge 
     eligible for funding under title 23, United States Code, with 
     any component condition rating of 3 or less (as defined by 
     the National Bridge Inventory General Condition Guidance 
     issued by the Federal Highway Administration) is authorized 
     under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) 
     between April 1 and August 31.
       (2) Measures to minimize impacts.--
       (A) Notification before taking.--Prior to the taking of 
     nesting swallows authorized under paragraph (1), any person 
     taking that action shall submit to the Secretary of the 
     Interior a document that contains--
       (i) the name of the person acting under the authority of 
     paragraph (1) to take nesting swallows;
       (ii) a list of practicable measures that will be undertaken 
     to minimize or mitigate significant adverse impacts on the 
     population of that species;
       (iii) the time period during which activities will be 
     carried out that will result in the taking of that species; 
     and
       (iv) an estimate of the number of birds, by species, to be 
     taken in the proposed action.
       (B) Notification after taking.--Not later than 60 days 
     after the taking of nesting swallows authorized under 
     paragraph (1), any person taking that action shall submit to 
     the Secretary of the Interior a document that contains the 
     number of birds, by species, taken in the action.
       (b) Authorization of Take.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, in 
     consultation with the Secretary, shall promulgate a 
     regulation under the authority of section 3 of the Migratory 
     Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 704) authorizing the take of 
     nesting swallows to facilitate bridge repair, maintenance, or 
     construction--
       (A) without individual permit requirements; and
       (B) under terms and conditions determined to be consistent 
     with treaties relating to migratory birds that protect 
     swallow species occurring in the United States.
       (2) Termination.--On the effective date of a final rule 
     under this subsection by the Secretary of the Interior, 
     subsection (a) shall have no force or effect.
       (c) Suspension or Withdrawal of Take Authorization.--If the 
     Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the 
     Secretary, determines that taking of nesting swallows carried 
     out under the authority provided in subsection (a)(1) is 
     having a significant adverse impact on swallow populations, 
     the Secretary of the Interior may suspend that authority 
     through publication in the Federal Register.

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     SEC. 11119. AT-RISK PROJECT PREAGREEMENT AUTHORITY.

       (a) Definition of Preliminary Engineering.--In this 
     section, the term ``preliminary engineering'' means allowable 
     preconstruction project development and engineering costs.
       (b) At-risk Project Preagreement Authority.--A recipient or 
     subrecipient of Federal-aid funds under title 23, United 
     States Code, may--
       (1) incur preliminary engineering costs for an eligible 
     project under title 23, United States Code, before receiving 
     project authorization from the State, in the case of a 
     subrecipient, and the Secretary to proceed with the project; 
     and
       (2) request reimbursement of applicable Federal funds after 
     the project authorization is received.
       (c) Eligibility.--The Secretary may reimburse preliminary 
     engineering costs incurred by a recipient or subrecipient 
     under subsection (b)--
       (1) if the costs meet all applicable requirements under 
     title 23, United States Code, at the time the costs are 
     incurred and the Secretary concurs that the requirements have 
     been met;
       (2) in the case of a project located within a designated 
     nonattainment or maintenance area for air quality, if the 
     conformity requirements of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 
     et seq.) have been met; and
       (3) if the costs would have been allowable if incurred 
     after the date of the project authorization by the 
     Department.
       (d) At-risk.--A recipient or subrecipient that elects to 
     use the authority provided under this section shall--
       (1) assume all risk for preliminary engineering costs 
     incurred prior to project authorization; and
       (2) be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating to the 
     Secretary that all applicable cost eligibility conditions are 
     met after the authorization is received.
       (e) Restrictions.--Nothing in this section--
       (1) allows a recipient or subrecipient to use the authority 
     under this section to advance a project beyond preliminary 
     engineering prior to the completion of the environmental 
     review process;
       (2) waives the applicability of Federal requirements to a 
     project other than the reimbursement of preliminary 
     engineering costs incurred prior to an authorization to 
     proceed in accordance with this section; or
       (3) guarantees Federal funding of the project or the 
     eligibility of the project for future Federal-aid highway 
     funding.

                       Subtitle C--Miscellaneous

     SEC. 11201. CREDITS FOR UNTAXED TRANSPORTATION FUELS.

       (a) Definition of Qualified Revenues.--In this section, the 
     term ``qualified revenues'' means any amounts--
       (1) collected by a State--
       (A) for the registration of a vehicle that operates solely 
     on a fuel that is not subject to a Federal tax; and
       (B) not sooner than the second registration period 
     following the purchase of the vehicle; and
       (2) that do not exceed, for a vehicle described in 
     paragraph (1), an annual amount determined by the Secretary 
     to be equal to the annual amount paid for Federal motor fuels 
     taxes on the fuel used by an average passenger car fueled 
     solely by gasoline.
       (b) Credit.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if a State 
     contributes qualified revenues to cover not less than 5 
     percent of the total cost of a project eligible for 
     assistance under this title, the Federal share payable for 
     the project under this section may be increased by an amount 
     that is--
       (A) equal to the percent of the total cost of the project 
     from contributed qualified revenues; but
       (B) not more than 5 percent of the total cost of the 
     project.
       (2) Expiration.--The authorization of an increased Federal 
     share for a project pursuant to paragraph (1) expires on 
     September 30, 2023.
       (c) Study.--
       (1) In general.--Before the expiration date of the credit 
     under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary, in coordination with 
     other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives a report that describes the most 
     efficient and equitable means of taxing motor vehicle fuels 
     not subject to a Federal tax as of the date of submission of 
     the report.
       (2) Requirement.--The means described in the report under 
     paragraph (1) shall parallel, as closely as practicable, the 
     structure of other Federal taxes on motor fuels.

     SEC. 11202. JUSTIFICATION REPORTS FOR ACCESS POINTS ON THE 
                   INTERSTATE SYSTEM.

       Section 111(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended 
     by inserting ``(including new or modified freeway-to-
     crossroad interchanges inside a transportation management 
     area)'' after ``the Interstate System''.

     SEC. 11203. EXEMPTIONS.

       Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(m) Natural Gas Vehicles.--A vehicle, if operated by an 
     engine fueled primarily by natural gas, may exceed any 
     vehicle weight limit (up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 
     82,000 pounds) under this section by an amount that is equal 
     to the difference between--
       ``(1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural 
     gas tank and fueling system carried by that vehicle; and
       ``(2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling 
     system.
       ``(n) Emergency Vehicles.--
       ``(1) Definition of emergency vehicle.--In this subsection, 
     the term `emergency vehicle' means a vehicle designed to be 
     used under emergency conditions--
       ``(A) to transport personnel and equipment; and
       ``(B) to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of 
     other hazardous situations.
       ``(2) Emergency vehicle weight limit.--Notwithstanding 
     subsection (a), a State shall not enforce against an 
     emergency vehicle a vehicle weight limit (up to a maximum 
     gross vehicle weight of 86,000 pounds) of less than--
       ``(A) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;
       ``(B) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle;
       ``(C) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; or
       ``(D) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.
       ``(o) Operation of Certain Specialized Vehicles on Certain 
     Highways in the State of Arkansas.--If any segment of United 
     States Route 63 between the exits for highways 14 and 75 in 
     the State of Arkansas is designated as part of the Interstate 
     System--
       ``(1) a vehicle that could legally operate on the segment 
     before the date of the designation at the posted speed limit 
     may continue to operate on that segment; and
       ``(2) a vehicle that can only travel below the posted speed 
     limit on the segment that could otherwise legally operate on 
     the segment before the date of the designation may continue 
     to operate on that segment during daylight hours.''.

     SEC. 11204. HIGH PRIORITY CORRIDORS ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 
                   SYSTEM.

       Section 1105 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
     Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2031) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c) (105 Stat. 2032; 112 Stat. 190; 119 
     Stat. 1213)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (13) and inserting the following:
       ``(13) Raleigh-Norfolk Corridor from Raleigh, North 
     Carolina, through Rocky Mount, Williamston and Elizabeth 
     City, North Carolina, to Norfolk, Virginia.'';
       (B) in paragraph (18)(D)--
       (i) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(iv) include Texas State Highway 44 from United States 
     Route 59 at Freer, Texas, to Texas State Highway 358.''; and
       (C) by striking paragraph (68) and inserting the following:
       ``(68) The Washoe County Corridor and the Intermountain 
     West Corridor shall generally follow:
       ``(A) in the case of the Washoe County Corridor, along 
     Interstate Route 580/United States Route 95/United States 
     Route 95A, from Reno, Nevada, to Las Vegas, Nevada; and
       ``(B) in the case of the Intermountain West Corridor, from 
     the vicinity of Las Vegas extending north along United States 
     Route 95, terminating at Interstate Route 80.''; and
       (D) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(81) United States Route 117/Interstate Route 795 from 
     United States Route 70 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North 
     Carolina, to Interstate Route 40 west of Faison, Sampson 
     County, North Carolina.
       ``(82) United States Route 70 from its intersection with 
     Interstate Route 40 in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina, 
     to the Port at Morehead City, Carteret County, North 
     Carolina.
       ``(83) The Central Texas Corridor commencing at the logical 
     terminus of Interstate 10, and generally following portions 
     of United States Route 190 eastward passing in the vicinity 
     Fort Hood, Killeen, Belton, Temple, Bryan, College Station, 
     Huntsville, Livingston, Woodville, and to the logical 
     terminus of Texas Highway 63 at the Sabine River Bridge at 
     Burrs Crossing.'';
       (2) in subsection (e)(5)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A) (109 Stat. 597; 118 Stat. 293; 119 
     Stat. 1213), in the first sentence--
       (i) by inserting ``subsection (c)(13),'' after ``subsection 
     (c)(9),'';
       (ii) by striking ``subsections (c)(18)'' and all that 
     follows through ``(c)(36)'' and inserting ``subsection 
     (c)(18), subsection (c)(20), subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i) of 
     subsection (c)(26), subsection (c)(36)'' ; and
       (iii) by striking ``and subsection (c)(57)'' and inserting 
     ``subsection (c)(57), subsection (c)(68)(B), subsection 
     (c)(81), and subsection (c)(82)''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (C)(i) (109 Stat. 598; 126 Stat. 427), 
     by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The routes 
     referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i) of subsection 
     (c)(26) and in subsection (c)(68)(B) are designated as 
     Interstate Route I-11.''.

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     SEC. 11205. REPEAT INTOXICATED DRIVER LAW.

       Section 164(a)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by inserting 
     ``or combination of laws'' after ``means a State law''.

     SEC. 11206. VEHICLE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT.

       (a) National Highway Performance Program.--Section 
     119(d)(2)(L) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     inserting ``, including the installation of interoperable 
     vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment'' after 
     ``capital improvements''.
       (b) Surface Transportation Program.--Section 133(b)(16) of 
     title 23, United States Code, by inserting ``, including the 
     installation of interoperable vehicle-to-infrastructure 
     communication equipment'' after ``capital improvements''.

     SEC. 11207. RELINQUISHMENT.

       A State transportation agency may relinquish park-and-ride 
     lot facilities or portions of park-and-ride lot facilities to 
     a local government agency for highway purposes if authorized 
     to do so under State law.

     SEC. 11208. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following 
     definitions apply:
       (1) Eligible state.--The term ``eligible State'' means a 
     State that--
       (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of 
     title 23, United States Code; and
       (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection 
     (d)(2).
       (2) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a 
     State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under 
     this section from an eligible State.
       (b) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date of the establishment of a nationwide toll 
     credit monitoring and tracking system under subsection (g), 
     the Secretary shall establish and implement a toll credit 
     marketplace pilot program in accordance with this section.
       (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program 
     established under subsection (b) are--
       (1) to identify whether a monetary value can be assigned to 
     toll credits;
       (2) to identify the discounted rate of toll credits for 
     cash;
       (3) to determine if the purchase of toll credits by States 
     provides the purchasing State budget flexibility to deal with 
     funding issues, including off-system needs, transit systems 
     with high operating costs, or cash flow issues; and
       (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the toll credit 
     market to allow all States to participate on a permanent 
     basis.
       (d) Selection of Eligible States.--
       (1) Application to secretary.--In order to participate in 
     the pilot program established under subsection (b), a State 
     shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in 
     such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
     may require.
       (2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application 
     under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 
     10 States to be designated as an eligible State.
       (e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.--
       (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program 
     established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide 
     that an eligible State may transfer or sell to a recipient 
     State a credit not used by the eligible State under section 
     120(i) of title 23, United States Code.
       (2) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient 
     State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward 
     the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made 
     available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (3) Condition on transfer or sale of credits.--To receive a 
     credit under paragraph (1), a recipient State shall enter 
     into an agreement with the Secretary described in section 
     120(i) of title 23, United States Code.
       (f) Use of Proceeds From Sale of Credits.--An eligible 
     State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under 
     subsection (e)(1) for any project in the eligible State that 
     is eligible under the surface transportation program 
     established under section 133 of title 23, United States 
     Code.
       (g) Toll Credit Monitoring and Tracking.--Not later than 
     180 days after the enactment of this section, the Secretary 
     shall establish a nationwide toll credit monitoring and 
     tracking system that functions as a real-time database on the 
     inventory and use of toll credits among all States (as 
     defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code).
       (h) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on 
     which a credit is transferred or sold under subsection 
     (e)(1), the eligible State shall submit to the Secretary in 
     writing a notification of the transfer or sale.
       (i) Reporting Requirements.--
       (1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of establishment of the pilot program under subsection (b), 
     the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot 
     program.
       (2) State report.--
       (A) Report by eligible state.--Not later than 30 days after 
     a purchase or sale under subsection (e)(1), an eligible State 
     shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes--
       (i) information on the transaction;
       (ii) the amount of cash received and the value of toll 
     credits sold;
       (iii) the intended use of the cash; and
       (iv) an update on the remaining toll credit balance of the 
     State.
       (B) Report by recipient state.--Not later than 30 days 
     after a purchase or sale under subsection (e)(1), a recipient 
     State shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes--
       (i) the value of toll credits purchased;
       (ii) the anticipated use of the toll credits; and
       (iii) plans for maintaining maintenance of effort for 
     spending on Federal-aid highways projects.
       (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on 
     which the pilot program under subsection (b) is established 
     and each year thereafter that the pilot program is in effect, 
     the Secretary shall--
       (A) submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
     of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report 
     that--
       (i) determines whether a toll credit marketplace is viable;
       (ii) describes the buying and selling activities of the 
     pilot program;
       (iii) describes the monetary value of toll credits;
       (iv) determines whether the pilot program could be expanded 
     to more States or all States; and
       (v) provides updated information on the toll credit balance 
     accumulated by each State; and
       (B) make the report described in subparagraph (A) publicly 
     available on the website of the Department.
       (j) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the program 
     established under this section or the participation of any 
     State in the program if the Secretary determines that the 
     program is not serving a public benefit.

     SEC. 11209. REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACCELERATOR DEMONSTRATION 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a regional 
     infrastructure demonstration program (referred to in this 
     section as the ``program'') to assist entities in developing 
     improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies 
     for the accelerated development of a project that is eligible 
     for funding under the TIFIA program under chapter 6 of title 
     23, United States Code.
       (b) Designation of Regional Infrastructure Accelerators.--
     In carrying out the program, the Secretary may designate 
     regional infrastructure accelerators that will--
       (1) serve a defined geographic area; and
       (2) act as a resource in the geographic area to qualified 
     entities in accordance with this section.
       (c) Application.--To be eligible for a designation under 
     subsection (b), a proposed regional infrastructure 
     accelerator shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such 
     time, in such manner, and containing such information as the 
     Secretary may require.
       (d) Criteria.--In evaluating a proposal submitted under 
     subsection (c), the Secretary shall consider--
       (1) the need for geographic diversity among regional 
     infrastructure accelerators; and
       (2) the ability of the proposal to promote investment in 
     covered infrastructure projects, which shall include a plan--
       (A) to evaluate and promote innovative financing methods 
     for local projects, including the use of the TIFIA program 
     under chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code;
       (B) to build capacity of State, local, and tribal 
     governments to evaluate and structure projects involving the 
     investment of private capital;
       (C) to provide technical assistance and information on best 
     practices with respect to financing the projects;
       (D) to increase transparency with respect to infrastructure 
     project analysis and using innovative financing for public 
     infrastructure projects;
       (E) to deploy predevelopment capital programs designed to 
     facilitate the creation of a pipeline of infrastructure 
     projects available for investment;
       (F) to bundle smaller-scale and rural projects into larger 
     proposals that may be more attractive for investment; and
       (G) to reduce transaction costs for public project 
     sponsors.
       (e) Annual Report.--Not less frequently than once each 
     year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that 
     describes the findings and effectiveness of the program.
       (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,000,000, of 
     which the Secretary shall use--
       (1) $11,750,000 for initial grants to regional 
     infrastructure accelerators under subsection (b); and
       (2) $250,000 for administrative costs of carrying out the 
     program.

     SEC. 11210. SONORAN CORRIDOR INTERSTATE DEVELOPMENT.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that the designation of the 
     Sonoran Corridor Interstate

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     connecting Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of the Tucson 
     International Airport as a future part of the Interstate 
     System would--
       (1) enhance direct linkage between major trading routes 
     connecting growing ports, agricultural regions, 
     infrastructure and manufacturing centers, and existing high 
     priority corridors of the National Highway System; and
       (2) significantly improve connectivity on the future 
     Interstate 11 and the CANAMEX Corridor, a route directly 
     linking the United States with Mexico and Canada.
       (b) High Priority Corridors on National Highway System.--
     Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
     Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2032; 119 Stat. 1210) (as 
     amended by section 11204) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(84) State Route 410, the Sonoran Corridor connecting 
     Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of the Tucson 
     International Airport.''.
       (c) Future Parts of Interstate System.--Section 
     1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
     Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2033; 119 Stat. 1213) (as 
     amended by section 11204) is amended in the first sentence by 
     striking ``and subsection (c)(82)'' and inserting 
     ``subsection (c)(82), and subsection (c)(84)''.

                  TITLE II--TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION

                          Subtitle A--Research

     SEC. 12001. RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION.

       (a) Highway Research and Development Program.--Section 
     503(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (C)--
       (A) in clause (xviii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in clause (xix), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting a semicolon; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(xx) accelerated mobile, highway-speed, bridge inspection 
     methods that provide quantitative data-driven decisionmaking 
     capabilities without requiring lane closures; and
       ``(xxi) innovative segmental wall technology for soil bank 
     stabilization and roadway sound attenuation, and articulated 
     technology for hydraulic sheer-resistant erosion control.''; 
     and
       (2) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting ``and section 
     119(e)'' after ``this subparagraph''.
       (b) Technology and Innovation Deployment Program.--Section 
     503(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``establish and 
     implement'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (i) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(i) use not less than 50 percent of the funds authorized 
     to carry out this subsection to make grants to, and enter 
     into cooperative agreements and contracts with, States, other 
     Federal agencies, local governments, metropolitan planning 
     organizations, institutions of higher education, private 
     sector entities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out 
     demonstration programs that will accelerate the deployment 
     and adoption of transportation research activities;'';
       (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); 
     and
       (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
       ``(C) Innovation grants.--
       ``(i) In general.--In carrying out the program established 
     under subparagraph (B)(i), the Secretary shall establish a 
     transparent competitive process in which entities described 
     in subparagraph (B)(i) may submit an application to receive a 
     grant under this subsection.
       ``(ii) Publication of application process.--A description 
     of the application process established by the Secretary 
     shall--

       ``(I) be posted on a public website;
       ``(II) identify the information required to be included in 
     the application; and
       ``(III) identify the criteria by which the Secretary shall 
     select grant recipients.

       ``(iii) Submission of application.--To receive a grant 
     under this paragraph, an entity described in subparagraph 
     (B)(i) shall submit an application to the Secretary.
       ``(iv) Selection and approval.--The Secretary shall select 
     and approve an application submitted under clause (iii) based 
     on whether the project described in the application meets the 
     goals of the program described in paragraph (1).''; and
       (3) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``each of fiscal years 
     2013 through 2014'' and inserting ``each fiscal year''.
       (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 505(c)(1) of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 
     503(c)(2)(C)'' and inserting ``section 503 (c)(2)(D)''.

     SEC. 12002. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.

       (a) Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment.--Section 
     513 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
     the end the following:
       ``(d) System Operations and ITS Deployment Grant Program.--
       ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a 
     competitive grant program to accelerate the deployment, 
     operation, systems management, intermodal integration, and 
     interoperability of the ITS program and ITS-enabled 
     operational strategies--
       ``(A) to measure and improve the performance of the surface 
     transportation system;
       ``(B) to reduce traffic congestion and the economic and 
     environmental impacts of traffic congestion;
       ``(C) to minimize fatalities and injuries;
       ``(D) to enhance mobility of people and goods;
       ``(E) to improve traveler information and services; and
       ``(F) to optimize existing roadway capacity.
       ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
     subsection, an eligible entity shall submit an application to 
     the Secretary that includes--
       ``(A) a plan to deploy and provide for the long-term 
     operation and maintenance of intelligent transportation 
     systems to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, 
     and return on investment, such as--
       ``(i) autonomous vehicle communication technologies;
       ``(ii) vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure 
     communication technologies;
       ``(iii) real-time integrated traffic, transit, and 
     multimodal transportation information;
       ``(iv) advanced traffic, freight, parking, and incident 
     management systems;
       ``(v) advanced technologies to improve transit and 
     commercial vehicle operations;
       ``(vi) synchronized, adaptive, and transit preferential 
     traffic signals;
       ``(vii) advanced infrastructure condition assessment 
     technologies; and
       ``(viii) other technologies to improve system operations, 
     including ITS applications necessary for multimodal systems 
     integration and for achieving performance goals;
       ``(B) quantifiable system performance improvements, 
     including--
       ``(i) reductions in traffic-related crashes, congestion, 
     and costs;
       ``(ii) optimization of system efficiency; and
       ``(iii) improvement of access to transportation services;
       ``(C) quantifiable safety, mobility, and environmental 
     benefit projections, including data-driven estimates of the 
     manner in which the project will improve the efficiency of 
     the transportation system and reduce traffic congestion in 
     the region;
       ``(D) a plan for partnering with the private sector, 
     including telecommunications industries and public service 
     utilities, public agencies (including multimodal and 
     multijurisdictional entities), research institutions, 
     organizations representing transportation and technology 
     leaders, and other transportation stakeholders;
       ``(E) a plan to leverage and optimize existing local and 
     regional ITS investments; and
       ``(F) a plan to ensure interoperability of deployed 
     technologies with other tolling, traffic management, and 
     intelligent transportation systems.
       ``(3) Selection.--
       ``(A) In general.--Effective beginning not later than 1 
     year after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act, the 
     Secretary may provide grants to eligible entities under this 
     subsection.
       ``(B) Geographic diversity.--In awarding a grant under this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, that grant recipients represent diverse 
     geographical areas of the United States, including urban, 
     suburban, and rural areas.
       ``(C) Non-federal share.--In awarding a grant under the 
     subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to grant 
     recipients that demonstrate an ability to contribute a 
     significant non-Federal share to the cost of carrying out the 
     project for which the grant is received.
       ``(4) Eligible uses.--Projects for which grants awarded 
     under this subsection may be used include--
       ``(A) the deployment of autonomous vehicle communication 
     technologies;
       ``(B) the deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-
     infrastructure communication technologies;
       ``(C) the establishment and implementation of ITS and ITS-
     enabled operations strategies that improve performance in the 
     areas of--
       ``(i) traffic operations;
       ``(ii) emergency response to surface transportation 
     incidents;
       ``(iii) incident management;
       ``(iv) transit and commercial vehicle operations 
     improvements;
       ``(v) weather event response management by State and local 
     authorities;
       ``(vi) surface transportation network and facility 
     management;
       ``(vii) construction and work zone management;
       ``(viii) traffic flow information;
       ``(ix) freight management; and
       ``(x) congestion management;
       ``(D) carrying out activities that support the creation of 
     networks that link metropolitan and rural surface 
     transportation systems into an integrated data network, 
     capable of collecting, sharing, and archiving transportation 
     system traffic condition and performance information;
       ``(E) the implementation of intelligent transportation 
     systems and technologies that improve highway safety through 
     information and communications systems linking vehicles, 
     infrastructure, mobile devices,

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     transportation users, and emergency responders;
       ``(F) the provision of services necessary to ensure the 
     efficient operation and management of ITS infrastructure, 
     including costs associated with communications, utilities, 
     rent, hardware, software, labor, administrative costs, 
     training, and technical services;
       ``(G) the provision of support for the establishment and 
     maintenance of institutional relationships between 
     transportation agencies, police, emergency medical services, 
     private emergency operators, freight operators, shippers, 
     public service utilities, and telecommunications providers;
       ``(H) carrying out multimodal and cross-jurisdictional 
     planning and deployment of regional transportation systems 
     operations and management approaches; and
       ``(I) performing project evaluations to determine the 
     costs, benefits, lessons learned, and future deployment 
     strategies associated with the deployment of intelligent 
     transportation systems.
       ``(5) Report to secretary.--For each fiscal year that an 
     eligible entity receives a grant under this subsection, not 
     later than 1 year after receiving the grant, each recipient 
     shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes how the 
     project has met the expectations projected in the deployment 
     plan submitted with the application, including information 
     on--
       ``(A) how the program has helped reduce traffic crashes, 
     congestion, costs, and other benefits of the deployed 
     systems;
       ``(B) the effect of measuring and improving transportation 
     system performance through the deployment of advanced 
     technologies;
       ``(C) the effectiveness of providing real-time integrated 
     traffic, transit, and multimodal transportation information 
     to the public that allows the public to make informed travel 
     decisions; and
       ``(D) lessons learned and recommendations for future 
     deployment strategies to optimize transportation efficiency 
     and multimodal system performance.
       ``(6) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the 
     date on which the first grant is awarded under this 
     subsection and annually thereafter for each fiscal year for 
     which grants are awarded under this subsection, the Secretary 
     shall submit to Congress a report that describes the 
     effectiveness of the grant recipients in meeting the 
     projected deployment plan goals, including data on how the 
     grant program has--
       ``(A) reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries;
       ``(B) reduced traffic congestion and improved travel-time 
     reliability;
       ``(C) reduced transportation-related emissions;
       ``(D) optimized multimodal system performance;
       ``(E) improved access to transportation alternatives;
       ``(F) provided the public with access to real-time 
     integrated traffic, transit, and multimodal transportation 
     information to make informed travel decisions;
       ``(G) provided cost savings to transportation agencies, 
     businesses, and the traveling public; and
       ``(H) provided other benefits to transportation users and 
     the general public.
       ``(7) Additional grants.--If the Secretary determines, 
     based on a report submitted under paragraph (5), that a grant 
     recipient is not complying with the established grant 
     criteria, the Secretary may--
       ``(A) cease payment to the recipient of any remaining grant 
     amounts; and
       ``(B) redistribute any remaining amounts to other eligible 
     entities under this section.
       ``(8) Non-federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of 
     a project for which a grant is provided under this subsection 
     shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the project.
       ``(9) Funding.--Of the funds made available each fiscal 
     year to carry out the intelligent transportation system 
     program under sections 512 through 518, not less than 
     $30,000,000 shall be used to carry out this subsection.''.
       (b) Intelligent Transportation Systems Goals and 
     Purposes.--Section 514(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
       (2) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:
       ``(5) improvement of the ability of the United States to 
     respond to security-related or other manmade emergencies and 
     natural disasters; and
       ``(6) enhancement of the freight system of the United 
     States and support to freight policy goals by conducting 
     heavy duty vehicle demonstration activities and accelerating 
     adoption of ITS applications in freight operations.''.
       (c) ITS Advisory Committee Report.--Section 515(h)(4) of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended in the matter 
     preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``February 1 of each 
     year after the date of enactment of the Transportation 
     Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012'' and 
     inserting ``May 1 of each year''.

     SEC. 12003. FUTURE INTERSTATE STUDY.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) a well-developed system of transportation 
     infrastructure is critical to the economic well-being, 
     health, and welfare of the people of the United States;
       (2) the 47,000-mile national Interstate System is the 
     backbone to that transportation infrastructure system; and
       (3) as of the date of enactment of this Act--
       (A) many segments of the approximately 60- year-old 
     Interstate System are well beyond the 50-year design life of 
     the System and yet these aging facilities are central to the 
     transportation infrastructure system, carrying 25 percent of 
     the vehicle traffic of the United States on just 1 percent of 
     the total public roadway mileage;
       (B) the need for ongoing maintenance, preservation, and 
     reconstruction of the Interstate System has grown due to 
     increasing and changing travel demands; and
       (C) simple maintenance of the current condition and 
     configuration of the Interstate System is insufficient for 
     the System to fully serve the transportation needs of the 
     United States for the next 50 years.
       (b) Future Interstate System Study.--Not later than 180 
     days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
     shall enter into an agreement with the Transportation 
     Research Board of the National Academies to conduct a study 
     on the actions needed to upgrade and restore the Dwight D. 
     Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways 
     to its role as a premier system network that meets the 
     growing and shifting demands of the 21st century and for the 
     next 50 years (referred to in this section as the ``study'').
       (c) Methodologies.--In conducting the study, the 
     Transportation Research Board shall build on the 
     methodologies examined and recommended in the report prepared 
     for the American Association of State Highway and 
     Transportation Officials entitled ``National Cooperative 
     Highway Research Program Project 20-24(79): Specifications 
     for a National Study of the Future 3R, 4R, and Capacity Needs 
     of the Interstate System'' and dated December 2013.
       (d) Recommendations.--The study--
       (1) shall include specific recommendations regarding the 
     features, standards, capacity needs, application of 
     technologies, and intergovernmental roles to upgrade the 
     Interstate System, including any revisions to law (including 
     regulations) that the Transportation Research Board 
     determines appropriate to achieve the goals; and
       (2) is encouraged to build on the robust institutional 
     knowledge in the highway industry in applying the techniques 
     involved in implementing the study.
       (e) Considerations.--In carrying out the study, the 
     Transportation Research Board shall determine the need for 
     reconstruction and improvement of the Interstate System by 
     considering--
       (1) future demands on transportation infrastructure 
     determined for national planning purposes, including 
     commercial and private traffic flows to serve future economic 
     activity and growth;
       (2) the expected condition of the current Interstate System 
     over the next 50 years, including long-term deterioration and 
     reconstruction needs;
       (3) those National Highway System routes that should be 
     added to the existing Interstate System to more efficiently 
     serve national traffic flows;
       (4) features that would take advantage of technological 
     capabilities to address modern standards of construction, 
     maintenance, and operations, for purposes of safety, and 
     system management, taking into further consideration system 
     performance and cost; and
       (5) the resources necessary to maintain and improve the 
     Interstate System, including the resources required to 
     upgrade those National Highway System routes identified in 
     paragraph (3) to Interstate standards.
       (f) Consultation.--In carrying out the study, the 
     Transportation Research Board--
       (1) shall convene and consult with a panel of national 
     experts including current and future owners, operators, and 
     users of the Interstate System and private sector 
     stakeholders; and
       (2) is encouraged to consult with--
       (A) the Federal Highway Administration;
       (B) States;
       (C) planning agencies at the metropolitan, State, and 
     regional levels;
       (D) the motor carrier industry;
       (E) freight shippers;
       (F) highway safety groups; and
       (G) other appropriate entities.
       (g) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Transportation Research Board 
     shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the results of the study 
     conducted under this section.
       (h) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the 
     Highway Research and Development Program, the Secretary shall 
     use up to $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2016 to carry out this 
     section.

     SEC. 12004. RESEARCHING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FUNDING 
                   ALTERNATIVES.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall promote the research 
     of user-based alternative revenue mechanisms that preserve a 
     user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the 
     Highway Trust Fund.

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       (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the research described 
     in subsection (a) shall be--
       (1) to study uncertainties relating to the design, 
     acceptance, and implementation of 2 or more future user-based 
     alternative revenue mechanisms;
       (2) to define the functionality of those user-based 
     alternative revenue mechanisms;
       (3) to conduct or promote research activities to 
     demonstrate and test those user-based alternative revenue 
     mechanisms, including by conducting field trials, by 
     partnering with individual States, groups of States, or other 
     appropriate entities to conduct the research activities;
       (4) to conduct outreach to increase public awareness 
     regarding the need for alternative funding sources for 
     surface transportation programs and provide information on 
     possible approaches;
       (5) to provide recommendations regarding adoption and 
     implementation of those user-based alternative revenue 
     mechanisms; and
       (6) to minimize the administrative cost of any potential 
     user-based alternative revenue mechanisms.
       (c) Grants.--The Secretary shall provide grants to 
     individual States, groups of States, or other appropriate 
     entities to conduct research that addresses--
       (1) the implementation, interoperability, public 
     acceptance, and other potential hurdles to the adoption of a 
     user-based alternative revenue mechanism;
       (2) the protection of personal privacy;
       (3) the use of independent and private third-party vendors 
     to collect fees and operate the user-based alternative 
     revenue mechanism;
       (4) equity concerns, including the impacts of the user-
     based alternative revenue mechanism on differing income 
     groups, various geographic areas, and the relative burdens on 
     rural and urban drivers;
       (5) ease of compliance for different users of the 
     transportation system;
       (6) the reliability and security of technology used to 
     implement the user-based alternative revenue mechanism;
       (7) the flexibility and choices of user-based alternative 
     revenue mechanisms, including the ability of users to select 
     from various technology and payment options;
       (8) the cost of administering the user-based alternative 
     revenue mechanism; and
       (9) the ability of the administering entity to audit and 
     enforce user compliance.
       (d) Advisory Council.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with 
     the Secretary of the Treasury, shall establish and lead a 
     Surface Transportation Revenue Alternatives Advisory Council 
     (referred to in this subsection as the ``Council'') to inform 
     the selection and evaluation of user-based alternative 
     revenue mechanisms.
       (2) Membership.--
       (A) In general.--The members of the Council shall--
       (i) be appointed by the Secretary; and
       (ii) include, at a minimum--

       (I) representatives with experience in user-based 
     alternative revenue mechanisms, of which--

       (aa) not fewer than 1 shall be from the Department;
       (bb) not fewer than 1 shall be from the Department of the 
     Treasury; and
       (cc) not fewer than 2 shall be from State departments of 
     transportation;

       (II) representatives from applicable users of the surface 
     transportation system; and
       (III) appropriate technology and public privacy experts.

       (B) Geographic considerations.--The Secretary shall 
     consider geographic diversity when selecting members under 
     this paragraph.
       (3) Functions.--Not later than 1 year after the date on 
     which the Council is established, the Council shall, at a 
     minimum--
       (A) define the functionality of 2 or more user-based 
     alternative revenue mechanisms;
       (B) identify technological, administrative, institutional, 
     privacy, and other issues that--
       (i) are associated with the user-based alternative revenue 
     mechanisms; and
       (ii) may be researched through research activities;
       (C) conduct public outreach to identify and assess 
     questions and concerns about the user-based alternative 
     revenue mechanisms for future evaluation through research 
     activities; and
       (D) provide recommendations to the Secretary on the process 
     and criteria used for selecting research activities under 
     subsection (c).
       (4) Evaluations.--The Council shall conduct periodic 
     evaluations of the research activities that have received 
     assistance from the Secretary under this section.
       (5) Applicability of federal advisory committee act.--The 
     Council shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 
     Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
       (e) Biennial Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter 
     until the completion of the research activities under this 
     section, the Secretary shall submit to the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, the Committee on Finance and the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee 
     on Ways and Means and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report 
     describing the progress of the research activities.
       (f) Final Report.--On the completion of the research 
     activities under this section, the Secretary and the 
     Secretary of the Treasury, acting jointly, shall submit to 
     the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and 
     Means and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report describing the 
     results of the research activities and any recommendations.
       (g) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to carry out section 
     503(b) of title 23, United States Code--
       (1) $15,000,000 shall be used to carry out this section in 
     fiscal year 2016; and
       (2) $20,000,000 shall be used to carry out this section in 
     each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.

                            Subtitle B--Data

     SEC. 12101. TRIBAL DATA COLLECTION.

       Section 201(c)(6) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) Tribal data collection.--In addition to the data to 
     be collected under subparagraph (A), not later than 90 days 
     after the end of each fiscal year, any entity carrying out a 
     project under the tribal transportation program under section 
     202 shall submit to the Secretary and the Secretary of 
     Interior, based on obligations and expenditures under the 
     tribal transportation program during the preceding fiscal 
     year, the following data:
       ``(i) The names of projects or activities carried out by 
     the entity under the tribal transportation program during the 
     preceding fiscal year.
       ``(ii) A description of the projects or activities 
     identified under clause (i).
       ``(iii) The current status of the projects or activities 
     identified under clause (i).
       ``(iv) An estimate of the number of jobs created and the 
     number of jobs retained by the projects or activities 
     identified under clause (i).''.

     SEC. 12102. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT DATA SUPPORT PROGRAM.

       (a) Performance Management Data Support.--The Administrator 
     of the Federal Highway Administration shall develop, use, and 
     maintain data sets and data analysis tools to assist 
     metropolitan planning organizations, States, and the Federal 
     Highway Administration in carrying out performance management 
     analyses (including the performance management requirements 
     under section 150 of title 23, United States Code).
       (b) Inclusions.--The data analysis activities authorized 
     under subsection (a) may include--
       (1) collecting and distributing vehicle probe data 
     describing traffic on Federal-aid highways;
       (2) collecting household travel behavior data to assess 
     local and cross-jurisdictional travel, including to 
     accommodate external and through travel;
       (3) enhancing existing data collection and analysis tools 
     to accommodate performance measures, targets, and related 
     data, so as to better understand trip origin and destination, 
     trip time, and mode;
       (4) enhancing existing data analysis tools to improve 
     performance predictions and travel models in reports 
     described in section 150(e) of title 23, United States Code; 
     and
       (5) developing tools--
       (A) to improve performance analysis; and
       (B) to evaluate the effects of project investments on 
     performance.
       (c) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the 
     Highway Research and Development Program, the Administrator 
     may use up to $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 
     through 2021 to carry out this section.

              Subtitle C--Transparency and Best Practices

     SEC. 12201. EVERY DAY COUNTS INITIATIVE.

       (a) In General.--It is in the national interest for the 
     Department, State departments of transportation, and all 
     other recipients of Federal transportation funds--
       (1) to identify, accelerate, and deploy innovation aimed at 
     shortening project delivery, enhancing the safety of the 
     roadways of the United States, and protecting the 
     environment;
       (2) to ensure that the planning, design, engineering, 
     construction, and financing of transportation projects is 
     done in an efficient and effective manner;
       (3) to promote the rapid deployment of proven solutions 
     that provide greater accountability for public investments 
     and encourage greater private sector involvement; and
       (4) to create a culture of innovation within the highway 
     community.
       (b) Every Day Counts Initiative.--To advance the policy 
     described in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal 
     Highway Administration (referred to in this section as the 
     ``Administrator'') shall continue the Every Day Counts 
     initiative to work with States, local transportation 
     agencies, and industry stakeholders to identify and deploy 
     proven innovative practices and products that--
       (1) accelerate innovation deployment;
       (2) shorten the project delivery process;
       (3) improve environmental sustainability;
       (4) enhance roadway safety; and

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       (5) reduce congestion.
       (c) Innovation Deployment.--
       (1) In general.--At least every 2 years, the Administrator 
     shall work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify a 
     new collection of innovations, best practices, and data to be 
     deployed to highway stakeholders through case studies, 
     webinars, and demonstration projects.
       (2) Requirements.--In identifying a collection described in 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account market 
     readiness, impacts, benefits, and ease of adoption of the 
     innovation or practice.
       (d) Publication.--Each collection identified under 
     subsection (c) shall be published by the Administrator on a 
     publicly available website.

     SEC. 12202. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE 
                   MEASURES.

       (a) Performance Measures.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination 
     with the heads of other Federal agencies with responsibility 
     for the review and approval of projects funded under title 
     23, United States Code, shall measure and report on--
       (1) the progress made toward aligning Federal reviews of 
     projects funded under title 23, United States Code, and the 
     improvement of project delivery associated with those 
     projects; and
       (2) as applicable, the effectiveness of the Department in 
     achieving the goals described in section 150(b) of title 23, 
     United States Code, through discretionary programs.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter, the 
     Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report describing the results of the 
     evaluation conducted under subsection (a).
       (c) Inspector General Report.--Not later than 3 years after 
     the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of 
     the Department shall submit to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report describing the results of the 
     evaluation conducted under subsection (a).

     SEC. 12203. GRANT PROGRAM FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN TRANSPORTATION 
                   FOR PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATION.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' 
     includes--
       (A) a State;
       (B) a unit of local government;
       (C) a tribal organization (as defined in section 4 of the 
     Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 
     U.S.C. 450b)); and
       (D) a metropolitan planning organization.
       (2) State.--The term ``State'' means--
       (A) a State;
       (B) the District of Columbia;
       (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
       (D) any other territory (as defined in section 165(c)(1) of 
     title 23, United States Code).
       (b) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall 
     establish a competitive grant program to reward--
       (1) achievement in transportation performance management; 
     and
       (2) the implementation of strategies that achieve 
     innovation and efficiency in surface transportation.
       (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the program under this section 
     shall be to reward entities for the implementation of 
     policies and procedures that--
       (1) support performance-based management of the surface 
     transportation system and improve transportation outcomes; or
       (2) use innovative technologies and practices that improve 
     the efficiency and performance of the surface transportation 
     system.
       (d) Application.--
       (1) In general.--An eligible entity may submit to the 
     Secretary an application for a grant under this section.
       (2) Contents.--An application under paragraph (1) shall 
     indicate the means by which the eligible entity has met the 
     requirements and purpose of the program under this section, 
     including by--
       (A) establishing, and making progress toward achieving, 
     performance targets that exceed the requirements of title 23, 
     United States Code;
       (B) using innovative techniques and practices that enhance 
     the effective movement of people, goods, and services, such 
     as technologies that reduce construction time, improve 
     operational efficiencies, and extend the service life of 
     highways and bridges; and
       (C) employing transportation planning tools and procedures 
     that improve transparency and the development of 
     transportation investment strategies within the jurisdiction 
     of the eligible entity.
       (e) Evaluation Criteria.--In awarding a grant under this 
     section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the 
     extent to which the application of the applicable eligible 
     entity under subsection (d)--
       (1) demonstrates performance in meeting the requirements of 
     subsection (c); and
       (2) promotes the national goals described in section 150(b) 
     of title 23, United States Code.
       (f) Eligible Activities.--Amounts made available to carry 
     out this section shall be used for projects eligible for 
     funding under--
       (1) title 23, United States Code; or
       (2) chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code.
       (g) Limitation.--The amount of a grant under this section 
     shall be not more than $15,000,000.
       (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--
       (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated out 
     of the general fund of the Treasury to carry out this section 
     $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, to 
     remain available until expended.
       (2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary shall withhold a 
     reasonable amount of funds made available under paragraph (1) 
     for administration of the program under this section, not to 
     exceed 3 percent of the amount appropriated for each 
     applicable fiscal year.
       (i) Applicability of Requirements.--Amounts made available 
     under this section shall be administered as if the funds were 
     apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code.

     SEC. 12204. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND TRANSPARENCY AND 
                   ACCOUNTABILITY.

       (a) In General.--Section 104 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(g) Highway Trust Fund Transparency and Accountability 
     Report.--
       ``(1) Publicly available report.--Not later than 180 days 
     after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act and quarterly 
     thereafter, the Secretary shall compile data in accordance 
     with this subsection on the use of Federal-aid highway 
     program funds made available under this title.
       ``(2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     reports required under this subsection are made available in 
     a user-friendly manner on the public website of the 
     Department of Transportation and can be searched and 
     downloaded by users of the website.
       ``(3) Contents of report.--
       ``(A) Apportioned and allocated programs.--For each fiscal 
     year, the report shall include comprehensive data for each 
     program, organized by State, that includes--
       ``(i) the total amount of funds available for obligation, 
     identifying the unobligated balance of funds available at the 
     end of the preceding fiscal year and new funding available 
     for the current fiscal year;
       ``(ii) the total amount of funding obligated during the 
     current fiscal year;
       ``(iii) the remaining amount of funds available for 
     obligation;
       ``(iv) changes in the obligated, unexpended balance during 
     the current fiscal year, including the obligated, unexpended 
     balance at the end of the preceding fiscal year and current 
     fiscal year expenditures; and
       ``(v) the percentage of the total amount of obligations for 
     the current fiscal year used for construction and the total 
     amount obligated during the current fiscal year for 
     rehabilitation.
       ``(B) Project data.--To the maximum extent practicable, the 
     report shall include project-specific data, including data 
     describing--
       ``(i) the specific location of a project;
       ``(ii) whether the project is located in an area of the 
     State with a population of--

       ``(I) less than 5,000 individuals;
       ``(II) 5,000 or more individuals but less than 50,000 
     individuals; or
       ``(III) 50,000 or more individuals;

       ``(iii) the total cost of the project;
       ``(iv) the amount of Federal funding being used on the 
     project;
       ``(v) the 1 or more programs from which Federal funds are 
     obligated on the project;
       ``(vi) the type of improvement being made, such as 
     categorizing the project as--

       ``(I) a road reconstruction project;
       ``(II) a new road construction project;
       ``(III) a new bridge construction project;
       ``(IV) a bridge rehabilitation project; or
       ``(V) a bridge replacement project; and

       ``(vii) the ownership of the highway or bridge.
       ``(C) Transfers between programs.--The report shall include 
     a description of the amount of funds transferred between 
     programs by each State under section 126.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1503 of MAP-21 (23 
     U.S.C. 104 note; Public Law 112-141) is amended by striking 
     subsection (c).

     SEC. 12205. REPORT ON HIGHWAY TRUST FUND ADMINISTRATIVE 
                   EXPENDITURES.

       (a) Initial Report.--Not later than 150 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the 
     United States shall submit to Congress a report describing 
     the administrative expenses of the Federal Highway 
     Administration funded from the Highway Trust Fund during the 
     3 most recent fiscal years.
       (b) Updates.--Not later than 5 years after the date on 
     which the report is submitted under subsection (a) and every 
     5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General shall submit to 
     Congress a report that updates the information provided in 
     the report under that subsection for the preceding 5-year 
     period.
       (c) Inclusions.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) 
     or (b) shall include a description of the--
       (1) types of administrative expenses of programs and 
     offices funded by the Highway Trust Fund;

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       (2) tracking and monitoring of administrative expenses;
       (3) controls in place to ensure that funding for 
     administrative expenses is used as efficiently as 
     practicable; and
       (4) flexibility of the Department to reallocate amounts 
     from the Highway Trust Fund between full-time equivalent 
     employees and other functions.

     SEC. 12206. AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall make available to the 
     public on the website of the Department any report required 
     to be submitted by the Secretary to Congress after the date 
     of enactment of this Act.
       (b) Deadline.--Each report described in subsection (a) 
     shall be made available on the website not later than 30 days 
     after the report is submitted to Congress.

     SEC. 12207. PERFORMANCE PERIOD ADJUSTMENT.

       (a) National Highway Performance Program.--Section 119 of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (e)(7), by striking ``for 2 consecutive 
     reports submitted under this paragraph shall include in the 
     next report submitted'' and inserting ``shall include as part 
     of the performance target report under section 150(e)''; and
       (2) in subsection (f)(1)(A), by striking ``If, during 2 
     consecutive reporting periods, the condition of the 
     Interstate System, excluding bridges on the Interstate 
     System, in a State falls'' and inserting ``If a State reports 
     that the condition of the Interstate System, excluding 
     bridges on the Interstate System, has fallen''.
       (b) Highway Safety Improvement Program.--Section 148(i) of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``performance targets of the State established under section 
     150(d) by the date that is 2 years after the date of the 
     establishment of the performance targets'' and inserting 
     ``safety performance targets of the State established under 
     section 150(d)''; and
       (2) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by inserting ``safety'' 
     before ``performance targets'' each place it appears.

     SEC. 12208. DESIGN STANDARDS.

       (a) In General.--Section 109 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``may take into account'' and inserting ``shall consider''; 
     and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``access for'' and 
     inserting ``access and safety for''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (F); 
     and
       (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
       ``(D) the publication entitled `Highway Safety Manual' of 
     the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 
     Officials;
       ``(E) the publication entitled `Urban Street Design Guide' 
     of the National Association of City Transportation Officials; 
     and'';
       (2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``pedestrian 
     walkways,'' after ``bikeways,''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(s) Safety for Motorized and Nonmotorized Users.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall 
     establish standards to ensure that the design of Federal 
     surface transportation projects provides for the safe and 
     adequate accommodation (as determined by the State or other 
     direct recipient of funds), in all phases of project 
     planning, development, and operation, of all users of the 
     transportation network, including motorized and nonmotorized 
     users.
       ``(2) Waiver for state law or policy.--The Secretary may 
     waive the application of standards established under 
     paragraph (1) to a State that has adopted a law or policy 
     that provides for the safe and adequate accommodation (as 
     determined by the State or other direct recipient of funds), 
     in all phases of project planning and development, of users 
     of the transportation network on federally funded surface 
     transportation projects.
       ``(3) Compliance.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each State department of transportation 
     shall submit a report to the Secretary, at such time, in such 
     manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
     shall require, that describes measures implemented by the 
     State to comply with this subsection.
       ``(B) Determination by secretary.--Upon the receipt of a 
     report from a State under subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
     shall determine whether the State is in compliance with this 
     section.''.
       (b) Design Standard Flexibility.--Notwithstanding section 
     109(o) of title 23, United States Code, a local jurisdiction 
     may use a roadway design guide that is different from the 
     roadway design guide used by the State in which the local 
     jurisdiction is located for the design of projects on all 
     roadways under the ownership of the local jurisdiction (other 
     than a highway on the Interstate System) if--
       (1) the local jurisdiction is the project sponsor;
       (2) the roadway design guide--
       (A) is recognized by the Federal Highway Administration; 
     and
       (B) is adopted by the local jurisdiction; and
       (3) the design complies with all other applicable Federal 
     laws.

TITLE III--TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION ACT OF 
                            1998 AMENDMENTS

     SEC. 13001. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND 
                   INNOVATION ACT OF 1998 AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Definitions.--Section 601(a) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``In this chapter, the'' and inserting 
     ``The''; and
       (B) by inserting ``to sections 601 through 609'' after 
     ``apply'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) capitalizing a rural projects fund using the proceeds 
     of a secured loan made to a State infrastructure bank in 
     accordance with sections 602 and 603, for the purpose of 
     making loans to sponsors of rural infrastructure projects in 
     accordance with section 610.'';
       (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (4) in paragraph (10)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
       (i) by inserting ``related'' before ``projects''; and
       (ii) by striking ``(which shall receive an investment grade 
     rating from a rating agency)'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subject to the 
     availability of future funds being made available to carry 
     out this chapter;'' and inserting ``subject to--
       ``(i) the availability of future funds being made available 
     to carry out the TIFIA program; and
       ``(ii) the satisfaction of all of the conditions for the 
     provision of credit assistance under the TIFIA program, 
     including section 603(b)(1);''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (D)--
       (i) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses 
     (iii) and (iv), respectively;
       (ii) by inserting after clause (i) the following:
       ``(ii) receiving an investment grade rating from a rating 
     agency;'';
       (iii) in clause (iii) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``section 602(c)'' and inserting ``including sections 602(c) 
     and 603(b)(1)''; and
       (iv) in clause (iv) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``this chapter'' and inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (5) in paragraph (12)--
       (A) in subparagraph (D)(iv), by striking the period at the 
     end and inserting ``; and''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(E) a project to improve or construct public 
     infrastructure that is located within walking distance of, 
     and accessible to, a fixed guideway transit facility, 
     passenger rail station, intercity bus station, or intermodal 
     facility, including a transportation, public utility, and 
     capital project described in section 5302(3)(G)(v) of title 
     49, and related infrastructure;
       ``(F) a project for the acquisition of plant and wildlife 
     habitat pursuant to a conservation plan that--
       ``(i) has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior 
     pursuant to section 10 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 
     (16 U.S.C. 1539); and
       ``(ii) as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, 
     would mitigate the environmental impacts of transportation 
     infrastructure projects otherwise eligible for assistance 
     under the TIFIA program; and
       ``(G) the capitalization of a rural projects fund by a 
     State infrastructure bank with the proceeds of a secured loan 
     made in accordance with sections 602 and 603, for the purpose 
     of making loans to sponsors of rural infrastructure projects 
     in accordance with section 610.'';
       (6) in paragraph (15), by striking ``means'' and all that 
     follows through the period at the end and inserting ``means a 
     surface transportation infrastructure project located in an 
     area that is outside of an urbanized area with a population 
     greater than 150,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau 
     of the Census.'';
       (7) by redesignating paragraphs (16), (17), (18), (19), and 
     (20) as paragraphs (17), (18), (20), (21), and (22), 
     respectively;
       (8) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following:
       ``(16) Rural projects fund.--The term `rural projects fund' 
     means a fund--
       ``(A) established by a State infrastructure bank in 
     accordance with section 610(d)(4);
       ``(B) capitalized with the proceeds of a secured loan made 
     to the bank in accordance with sections 602 and 603; and
       ``(C) for the purpose of making loans to sponsors of rural 
     infrastructure projects in accordance with section 610.'';
       (9) by inserting after paragraph (18) (as redesignated) the 
     following:
       ``(19) State infrastructure bank.--The term `State 
     infrastructure bank' means an infrastructure bank established 
     under section 610.''; and

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       (10) in paragraph (22) (as redesignated), by inserting 
     ``established under sections 602 through 609'' after 
     ``Department''.
       (b) Determination of Eligibility and Project Selection.--
     Section 602 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``the TIFIA 
     program'';
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (D) in paragraph (5)--
       (i) by striking the heading and inserting ``Eligible 
     project cost parameters.--'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
     ``subparagraph (B), to be eligible for assistance under this 
     chapter, a project'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and 
     (C), a project under the TIFIA program'';
       (II) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:

       ``(i) $50,000,000; and''; and

       (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``assistance''; and

       (iii) in subparagraph (B)--

       (I) by striking the subparagraph designation and heading 
     and all that follows through ``In the case'' and inserting 
     the following:

       ``(B) Exceptions.--
       ``(i) Intelligent transportation systems.--In the case''; 
     and

       (II) by adding at the end the following:

       ``(ii) Transit-oriented development projects.--In the case 
     of a project described in section 601(a)(12)(E), eligible 
     project costs shall be reasonably anticipated to equal or 
     exceed $10,000,000.
       ``(iii) Rural projects.--In the case of a rural 
     infrastructure project or a project capitalizing a rural 
     projects fund, eligible project costs shall be reasonably 
     anticipated to equal or exceed $10,000,000, but not to exceed 
     $100,000,000.
       ``(iv) Local infrastructure projects.--Eligible project 
     costs shall be reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed 
     $10,000,000 in the case of projects or programs of projects--

       ``(I) in which the applicant is a local government, public 
     authority, or instrumentality of local government;
       ``(II) located on a facility owned by a local government; 
     or
       ``(III) for which the Secretary determines that a local 
     government is substantially involved in the development of 
     the project.'';

       (E) in paragraph (9), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``the TIFIA 
     program''; and
       (F) in paragraph (10)--
       (i) by striking ``To be eligible'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     to be eligible'';
       (ii) by striking ``this chapter'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program'';
       (iii) by striking ``not later than'' and inserting ``no 
     later than''; and
       (iv) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Rural projects fund.--In the case of a project 
     capitalizing a rural projects fund, the State infrastructure 
     bank shall demonstrate, not later than 2 years after the date 
     on which a secured loan is obligated for the project under 
     the TIFIA program, that the bank has executed a loan 
     agreement with a borrower for a rural infrastructure project 
     in accordance with section 610. After the demonstration is 
     made, the bank may draw upon the secured loan. At the end of 
     the 2-year period, to the extent the bank has not used the 
     loan commitment, the Secretary may extend the term of the 
     loan or withdraw the loan commitment.'';
       (2) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (2) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(2) Master credit agreements.--
       ``(A) Program of related projects.--The Secretary may enter 
     into a master credit agreement for a program of related 
     projects secured by a common security pledge on terms 
     acceptable to the Secretary.
       ``(B) Adequate funding not available.--If the Secretary 
     fully obligates funding to eligible projects for a fiscal 
     year and adequate funding is not available to fund a credit 
     instrument, a project sponsor of an eligible project may 
     elect to enter into a master credit agreement and wait to 
     execute a credit instrument until the fiscal year for which 
     additional funds are available to receive credit 
     assistance.'';
       (3) in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A), by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting 
     ``the TIFIA program''; and
       (4) in subsection (e), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program''.
       (c) Secured Loan Terms and Limitations.--Section 603(b) of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) by striking ``The amount of'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     the amount of''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Rural projects fund.--In the case of a project 
     capitalizing a rural projects fund, the maximum amount of a 
     secured loan made to a State infrastructure bank shall be 
     determined in accordance with section 602(a)(5)(B)(iii).'';
       (2) in paragraph (3)(A)(i)--
       (A) in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (B) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and'' at the end and 
     inserting ``or''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:

       ``(V) in the case of a secured loan for a project 
     capitalizing a rural projects fund, any other dedicated 
     revenue sources available to a State infrastructure bank, 
     including repayments from loans made by the bank for rural 
     infrastructure projects; and'';

       (3) in paragraph (4)(B)--
       (A) in clause (i), by striking ``under this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``or a rural projects fund under the TIFIA 
     program''; and
       (B) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and rural project 
     funds'' after ``rural infrastructure projects'';
       (4) in paragraph (5)--
       (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
     (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
       (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``The final'' and inserting the following:
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     the final''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Rural projects fund.--In the case of a project 
     capitalizing a rural projects fund, the final maturity date 
     of the secured loan shall not exceed 35 years after the date 
     on which the secured loan is obligated.'';
       (5) in paragraph (8), by striking ``this chapter'' and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program''; and
       (6) in paragraph (9)--
       (A) by striking ``The total Federal assistance provided on 
     a project receiving a loan under this chapter'' and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(A) In general.--The total Federal assistance provided 
     for a project receiving a loan under the TIFIA program''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Rural projects fund.--A project capitalizing a rural 
     projects fund shall satisfy clause (i) through compliance 
     with the Federal share requirement described in section 
     610(e)(3)(B).''.
       (d) Program Administration.--Section 605 of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``this chapter'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(f) Assistance to Small Projects.--
       ``(1) Reservation of funds.--Of the funds made available to 
     carry out the TIFIA program for each fiscal year, and after 
     the set-aside under section 608(a)(6), not less than 
     $2,000,000 shall be made available for the Secretary to use 
     in lieu of fees collected under subsection (b) for projects 
     under the TIFIA program having eligible project costs that 
     are reasonably anticipated not to equal or exceed 
     $75,000,000.
       ``(2) Release of funds.--Any funds not used under paragraph 
     (1) shall be made available on October 1 of the following 
     fiscal year to provide credit assistance to any project under 
     the TIFIA program.''.
       (e) State and Local Permits.--Section 606 of title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding 
     paragraph (1) by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting 
     ``the TIFIA program''.
       (f) Regulations.--Section 607 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting 
     ``the TIFIA program''.
       (g) Funding.--Section 608 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended--
       (1) by striking ``this chapter'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``the TIFIA program''; and
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``of'' after ``504(f)'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or rural projects 
     funds'' after ``rural infrastructure projects''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or rural projects 
     funds'' after ``rural infrastructure projects'';
       (C) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs 
     (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and
       (D) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     ``0.50 percent'' and inserting ``1.5 percent''.
       (h) Reports to Congress.--Section 609 of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``this chapter (other 
     than section 610)'' each place it appears and inserting ``the 
     TIFIA program''.
       (i) State Infrastructure Bank Program.--Section 610 of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
       ``(11) Rural infrastructure project.--The term `rural 
     infrastructure project' has the meaning given the term in 
     section 601.
       ``(12) Rural projects fund.--The term `rural projects fund' 
     has the meaning given the term in section 601.'';
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``each of fiscal 
     years'' and all that follows through

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     the end of subparagraph (A) and inserting ``each fiscal year 
     under each of paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) of section 104(b); 
     and'';
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``in each of fiscal years 
     2005 through 2009'' and inserting ``in each fiscal year'';
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``in each of fiscal years 
     2005 through 2009'' and inserting ``in each fiscal year'';
       (D) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as 
     paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively;
       (E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
       ``(4) Rural projects fund.--Subject to subsection (j), the 
     Secretary may permit a State entering into a cooperative 
     agreement under this section to establish a State 
     infrastructure bank to deposit into the rural projects fund 
     of the bank the proceeds of a secured loan made to the bank 
     in accordance with section 602 and 603.''; and
       (F) in paragraph (6) (as redesignated), by striking 
     ``section 133(d)(3)'' and inserting ``section 
     133(d)(1)(A)(i)'';
       (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
       ``(e) Forms of Assistance From State Infrastructure 
     Banks.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State infrastructure bank established 
     under this section may--
       ``(A) with funds deposited into the highway account, 
     transit account, or rail account of the bank, make loans or 
     provide other forms of credit assistance to a public or 
     private entity to carry out a project eligible for assistance 
     under this section; and
       ``(B) with funds deposited into the rural projects fund, 
     make loans to a public or private entity to carry out a rural 
     infrastructure project.
       ``(2) Subordination of loan.--The amount of a loan or other 
     form of credit assistance provided for a project described in 
     paragraph (1) may be subordinated to any other debt financing 
     for the project.
       ``(3) Maximum amount of assistance.--A State infrastructure 
     bank established under this section may--
       ``(A) with funds deposited into the highway account, 
     transit account, or rail account, make loans or provide other 
     forms of credit assistance to a public or private entity in 
     an amount up to 100 percent of the cost of carrying out a 
     project eligible for assistance under this section; and
       ``(B) with funds deposited into the rural projects fund, 
     make loans to a public or private entity in an amount not to 
     exceed 80 percent of the cost of carrying out a rural 
     infrastructure project.
       ``(4) Initial assistance.--Initial assistance provided with 
     respect to a project from Federal funds deposited into a 
     State infrastructure bank under this section may not be made 
     in the form of a grant.'';
       (4) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``each account'' and 
     inserting ``the highway account, the transit account, and the 
     rail account''; and
       (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, except that any loan 
     funded from the rural projects fund of the bank shall bear 
     interest at or below the interest rate charged for the TIFIA 
     loan provided to the bank under section 603'' after 
     ``feasible''; and
       (5) in subsection (k), by striking ``For each of fiscal 
     years 2005 through 2009'' and inserting ``For each fiscal 
     year''.

                    TITLE IV--TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

     SEC. 14001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

       (a) Section 101(a)(29) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting a comma after 
     ``disabilities''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (F)(i), by striking ``133(b)(11)'' and 
     inserting ``133(b)(14)''.
       (b) Section 119(d)(1)(A) of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking ``mobility,'' and inserting 
     ``congestion reduction, system reliability,''.
       (c) Section 126(b) of title 23, United States Code (as 
     amended by section 11014(b)), is amended by striking 
     ``133(d)'' and inserting ``133(d)(1)(A)''.
       (d) Section 127(a)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``118(b)(2) of this title'' and inserting 
     ``118(b)''.
       (e) Section 150(c)(3)(B) of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 
     a period.
       (f) Section 153(h)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (3)'' and 
     inserting ``paragraphs (1), (2), and (4)''.
       (g) Section 163(f)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``118(b)(2)'' and inserting ``118(b)''.
       (h) Section 165(c)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``paragraphs (2), (4), (7), (8), (14), 
     and (19)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2), (4), (6), (7), and 
     (14)''.
       (i) Section 202(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), in the matter preceding 
     subclause (I), by inserting ``(a)(6),'' after 
     ``subsections''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(IV), by striking ``(III).]'' 
     and inserting ``(III).''.
       (j) Section 217(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``104(b)(3)'' and inserting 
     ``104(b)(4)''.
       (k) Section 327(a)(2)(B)(iii) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``(42 U.S.C. 13 4321 et seq.)'' 
     and inserting ``(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)''.
       (l) Section 504(a)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``104(b)(3)'' and inserting 
     ``104(b)(2)''.
       (m) Section 515 of title 23, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking ``this chapter'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``sections 512 through 518''.
       (n) Section 518(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting ``a report'' after ``House of 
     Representatives''.
       (o) Section 6302(b)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``6310'' and inserting 
     ``6309''.
       (p) Section 1301(l)(3) of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 
     Public Law 109-59) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``complied'' and 
     inserting ``compiled''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)'' and 
     inserting ``subparagraph (A)''.
       (q) Section 4407 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 
     Stat. 1777), is amended by striking ``hereby enacted into 
     law'' and inserting ``granted''.
       (r) Section 51001(a)(1) of the Transportation Research and 
     Innovative Technology Act of 2012 (126 Stat. 864) is amended 
     by striking ``sections 503(b), 503(d), and 509'' and 
     inserting ``section 503(b)''.

                         TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 15001. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

       Section 1528 of MAP-21 (40 U.S.C. 14501 note; Public Law 
     112-141) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``2021'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``2050''; and
       (2) by striking ``shall be 100 percent'' each place it 
     appears and inserting ``shall be up to 100 percent, as 
     determined by the State''.

     SEC. 15002. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

       (a) High-speed Broadband Development Initiative.--
       (1) In general.--Subchapter I of chapter 145 of subtitle IV 
     of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 14509. High-speed broadband deployment initiative

       ``(a) In General.--The Appalachian Regional Commission may 
     provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into 
     contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or 
     entities in the Appalachian region for projects and 
     activities--
       ``(1) to increase affordable access to broadband networks 
     throughout the Appalachian region;
       ``(2) to conduct research, analysis, and training to 
     increase broadband adoption efforts in the Appalachian 
     region;
       ``(3) to provide technology assets, including computers, 
     smartboards, and video projectors to educational systems 
     throughout the Appalachian region;
       ``(4) to increase distance learning opportunities 
     throughout the Appalachian region;
       ``(5) to increase the use of telehealth technologies in the 
     Appalachian region; and
       ``(6) to promote e-commerce applications in the Appalachian 
     region.
       ``(b) Limitation on Available Amounts.--Of the cost of any 
     activity eligible for a grant under this section--
       ``(1) not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts 
     appropriated to carry out this section; and
       ``(2) notwithstanding paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) in the case of a project to be carried out in a 
     county for which a distressed county designation is in effect 
     under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided 
     from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and
       ``(B) in the case of a project to be carried out in a 
     county for which an at-risk designation is in effect under 
     section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from 
     amounts appropriated to carry out this section.
       ``(c) Sources of Assistance.--Subject to subsection (b), a 
     grant provided under this section may be provided from 
     amounts made available to carry out this section in 
     combination with amounts made available--
       ``(1) under any other Federal program; or
       ``(2) from any other source.
       ``(d) Federal Share.--Notwithstanding any provision of law 
     limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, 
     amounts made available to carry out this section may be used 
     to increase that Federal share, as the Appalachian Regional 
     Commission determines to be appropriate.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--The analysis for chapter 145 of 
     title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
     the item relating to section 14508 the following:

``14509. High-speed broadband deployment initiative.''.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 14703 of 
     title 40, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(5), by striking ``fiscal year 2012'' 
     and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2012 through 2021'';
       (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections 
     (d) and (e), respectively; and
       (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) High-speed Broadband Deployment Initiative.--Of the 
     amounts made available under subsection (a), $10,000,000 
     shall be used

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     to carry out section 14509 for each of fiscal years 2016 
     through 2021.''.
       (c) Termination.--Section 14704 of title 40, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``2012'' and inserting ``2021''.
       (d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made 
     by this section take effect on October 1, 2015.

     SEC. 15003. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION.

       Section 3907(a) of title 33, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (5); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs 
     (5) and (6), respectively.

     SEC. 15004. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE POLLINATOR 
                   HABITAT AND FORAGE ON TRANSPORTATION RIGHTS-OF-
                   WAY.

       (a) In General.--Section 319 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``(including the 
     enhancement of habitat and forage for pollinators)'' before 
     ``adjacent''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Encouragement of Pollinator Habitat and Forage 
     Development and Protection on Transportation Rights-of-way.--
     In carrying out any program administered by the Secretary 
     under this title, the Secretary shall, in conjunction with 
     willing States, as appropriate--
       ``(1) encourage integrated vegetation management practices 
     on roadsides and other transportation rights-of-way, 
     including reduced mowing; and
       ``(2) encourage the development of habitat and forage for 
     Monarch butterflies, other native pollinators, and honey bees 
     through plantings of native forbs and grasses, including 
     noninvasive, native milkweed species that can serve as 
     migratory way stations for butterflies and facilitate 
     migrations of other pollinators.''.
       (b) Provision of Habitat, Forage, and Migratory Way 
     Stations for Monarch Butterflies, Other Native Pollinators, 
     and Honey Bees.--Section 329(a)(1) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting ``provision of habitat, forage, 
     and migratory way stations for Monarch butterflies, other 
     native pollinators, and honey bees,'' before ``and aesthetic 
     enhancement''.

     SEC. 15005. STUDY ON PERFORMANCE OF BRIDGES.

       (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
     Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (referred 
     to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall commission 
     the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of 
     Sciences to conduct a study on the performance of bridges 
     that received funding under the innovative bridge research 
     and construction program (referred to in this section as the 
     ``program'') under section 503(b) of title 23, United States 
     Code (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of 
     SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1144)) in meeting 
     the goals of that program, which included--
       (1) the development of new, cost-effective innovative 
     material highway bridge applications;
       (2) the reduction of maintenance costs and lifecycle costs 
     of bridges, including the costs of new construction, 
     replacement, or rehabilitation of deficient bridges;
       (3) the development of construction techniques to increase 
     safety and reduce construction time and traffic congestion;
       (4) the development of engineering design criteria for 
     innovative products and materials for use in highway bridges 
     and structures;
       (5) the development of cost-effective and innovative 
     techniques to separate vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 
     railroad traffic;
       (6) the development of highway bridges and structures that 
     will withstand natural disasters, including alternative 
     processes for the seismic retrofit of bridges; and
       (7) the development of new nondestructive bridge evaluation 
     technologies and techniques.
       (b) Contents.--The study commissioned under subsection (a) 
     shall include--
       (1) an analysis of the performance of bridges that received 
     funding under the program in meeting the goals described in 
     paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (a);
       (2) an analysis of the utility, compared to conventional 
     materials and technologies, of each of the innovative 
     materials and technologies used in projects for bridges under 
     the program in meeting the needs of the United States in 2015 
     and in the future for a sustainable and low lifecycle cost 
     transportation system;
       (3) recommendations to Congress on how the installed and 
     lifecycle costs of bridges could be reduced through the use 
     of innovative materials and technologies, including, as 
     appropriate, any changes in the design and construction of 
     bridges needed to maximize the cost reductions; and
       (4) a summary of any additional research that may be needed 
     to further evaluate innovative approaches to reducing the 
     installed and lifecycle costs of highway bridges.
       (c) Public Comment.--Before commissioning the study under 
     subsection (a), the Administrator shall provide an 
     opportunity for public comment on the study proposal.
       (d) Data From States.--Each State that received funds under 
     the program shall provide to the Transportation Research 
     Board any relevant data needed to carry out the study 
     commissioned under subsection (a).
       (e) Deadline.--The Administrator shall submit to Congress 
     the study commissioned under subsection (a) not later than 3 
     years after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 15006. SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING 
                   SAFETY.

       Section 4 of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act 
     (16 U.S.C. 777c), as amended by section 73103, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1) by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2021''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by striking ``2015'' and 
     inserting ``2021''.

                   DIVISION B--PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

              TITLE XXI--FEDERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACT

     SEC. 21001. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Federal Public 
     Transportation Act of 2015''.

     SEC. 21002. DEFINITIONS.

       Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(E), by striking ``bicycle storage 
     facilities and installing equipment'' and inserting ``bicycle 
     storage shelters and parking facilities and the installation 
     of equipment'';
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(F) leasing equipment or a facility for use in public 
     transportation;'';
       (B) in subparagraph (G)--
       (i) in clause (iv), by adding ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
       (iii) by striking clause (vi);
       (C) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (D) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting a semicolon; and
       (E) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(M) associated transit improvements; or
       ``(N) technological changes or innovations to modify low or 
     no emission vehicles (as defined in section 5339(c)) or 
     facilities.''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(24) Value capture.--The term `value capture' means 
     recovering the increased value to property located near 
     public transportation resulting from investments in public 
     transportation.''.

     SEC. 21003. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.

       Section 5303 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``resilient'' after 
     ``development of'';
       (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and bicycle 
     transportation facilities'' and inserting ``, bicycle 
     transportation facilities, intermodal facilities that support 
     intercity transportation, including intercity buses and 
     intercity bus facilities, and commuter vanpool providers'';
       (3) in subsection (d)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as 
     paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively;
       (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) Representation.--
       ``(A) In general.--Designation or selection of officials or 
     representatives under paragraph (2) shall be determined by 
     the metropolitan planning organization according to the 
     bylaws or enabling statute of the organization.
       ``(B) Public transportation representative.--Subject to the 
     bylaws or enabling statute of the metropolitan planning 
     organization, a representative of a provider of public 
     transportation may also serve as a representative of a local 
     municipality.
       ``(C) Powers of certain officials.--An official described 
     in paragraph (2)(B) shall have responsibilities, actions, 
     duties, voting rights, and any other authority commensurate 
     with other officials described in paragraph (2)(B).''; and
       (C) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking 
     ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)'';
       (4) in subsection (e)(4)(B), by striking ``subsection 
     (d)(5)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(6)'';
       (5) in subsection (g)(3)(A), by inserting ``natural 
     disaster risk reduction,'' after ``environmental 
     protection,'';
       (6) in subsection (h)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(I) improve the resilience and reliability of the 
     transportation system.'';
       (7) in subsection (i)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``transit'' and 
     inserting ``public transportation facilities, intercity bus 
     facilities'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (G)--

       (I) by striking ``and provide'' and inserting ``, 
     provide''; and
       (II) by inserting before the period at the end the 
     following: ``, and reduce vulnerability due to natural 
     disasters of the existing transportation infrastructure''; 
     and

       (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting before the period 
     at the end the following: ``,

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     including consideration of the role that intercity buses may 
     play in reducing congestion, pollution, and energy 
     consumption in a cost-effective manner and strategies and 
     investments that preserve and enhance intercity bus systems, 
     including systems that are privately owned and operated'';
       (B) in paragraph (6)(A)--
       (i) by inserting ``public ports,'' before ``freight 
     shippers''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``(including intercity bus operators and 
     commuter vanpool providers)'' after ``private providers of 
     transportation''; and
       (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ``paragraph (2)(C)'' each 
     place that term appears and inserting ``paragraph (2)(E)'';
       (8) in subsection (j)(5)(A), by striking ``subsection 
     (k)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3)'';
       (9) in subsection (k)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (3); and
       (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs 
     (3) and (4), respectively;
       (10) in subsection (l)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by adding a period at the end; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking ``of less than 
     200,000'' and inserting ``with a population of 200,000 or 
     less'';
       (11) by striking subsection (n);
       (12) by redsignating subsections (o), (p), and (q) as 
     subsections (n), (o), and (p), respectively;
       (13) in subsection (o), as so redesignated, by striking 
     ``set aside under section 104(f) of title 23'' and inserting 
     ``apportioned under paragraphs (5)(D) and (6) of section 
     104(b) of title 23''; and
       (14) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(q) Treatment of Lake Tahoe Region.--
       ``(1) Definition of lake tahoe region.--In this subsection, 
     the term `Lake Tahoe Region' has the meaning given the term 
     `region' in subsection (a) of Article II of the Lake Tahoe 
     Regional Planning Compact (Public Law 96-551; 94 Stat. 3234).
       ``(2) Treatment.--For purposes of this title, the Lake 
     Tahoe Region shall be treated as--
       ``(A) a metropolitan planning organization;
       ``(B) a transportation management area under subsection 
     (k); and
       ``(C) an urbanized area, which is comprised of--
       ``(i) a population of 145,000 and 25 square miles of land 
     area in the State of California; and
       ``(ii) a population of 65,000 and 12 square miles of land 
     area in the State of Nevada.''.

     SEC. 21004. STATEWIDE AND NONMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION 
                   PLANNING.

       (a) In General.--Section 5304 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``and bicycle 
     transportation facilities'' and inserting ``, bicycle 
     transportation facilities, intermodal facilities that support 
     intercity transportation, including intercity buses and 
     intercity bus facilities, and commuter vanpool providers'';
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(I) improve the resilience and reliability of the 
     transportation system.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``urbanized areas 
     with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as 
     calculated according to the most recent decennial census, 
     and'' and inserting ``areas''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C)--

       (I) by striking ``title 23'' and inserting ``this 
     chapter''; and
       (II) by striking ``urbanized areas with a population of 
     fewer than 200,000 individuals, as calculated according to 
     the most recent decennial census, and'' and inserting 
     ``areas'';

       (3) in subsection (e)(1)--
       (A) by striking ``'In'' and inserting ``In''; and
       (B) by striking ``subsection (l)'' and inserting 
     ``subsection (k)'';
       (4) in subsection (f)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``subsection (l)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (k)'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)(A)--
       (i) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (l)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (k)''; and
       (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``(including intercity 
     bus operators and commuter vanpool providers)'' after 
     ``private providers of transportation'';
       (C) in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``should'' and inserting ``shall''; and
       (D) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``, including 
     consideration of the role that intercity buses may play in 
     reducing congestion, pollution, and energy consumption in a 
     cost-effective manner and strategies and investments that 
     preserve and enhance intercity bus systems, including systems 
     that are privately owned and operated'' before the period at 
     the end;
       (5) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``subsection (l)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (k)'';
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by inserting ``public ports,'' before ``freight 
     shippers''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``(including intercity bus operators)'' 
     after ``private providers of transportation''; and
       (C) in paragraph (6)(A), by striking ``subsection (l)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (k)'';
       (6) by striking subsection (i); and
       (7) by redesignating subsections (j), (k), and (l) as 
     subsections (i), (j), and (k), respectively.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 5303(b)(5) of title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 
     5304(l)'' and inserting ``section 5304(k)''.

     SEC. 21005. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.

       Section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or general public 
     demand response service'' before ``during'' each place that 
     term appears; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Exception to special rule.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
     (2), if a public transportation system described in that 
     paragraph executes a written agreement with 1 or more other 
     public transportation systems within the urbanized area to 
     allocate funds for the purposes described in that paragraph 
     by a method other than by measuring vehicle revenue hours, 
     each public transportation system that is a party to the 
     written agreement may follow the terms of the written 
     agreement without regard to measured vehicle revenue hours 
     referred to in that paragraph.
       ``(4) Temporary and targeted assistance.--
       ``(A) Eligibility.--The Secretary may make a grant under 
     this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and 
     facilities to a recipient for use in public transportation in 
     an area that the Secretary determines has--
       ``(i) a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals, 
     as determined by the Bureau of the Census; and
       ``(ii) a 3-month unemployment rate, as reported by the 
     Bureau of Labor Statistics, that is--

       ``(I) greater than 7 percent; and
       ``(II) at least 2 percentage points greater than the lowest 
     3-month unemployment rate for the area during the 5-year 
     period preceding the date of the determination.

       ``(B) Award of grant.--
       ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     subparagraph, the Secretary may make a grant under this 
     paragraph for not more than 2 consecutive fiscal years.
       ``(ii) Additional year.--If, at the end of the second 
     fiscal year following the date on which the Secretary makes a 
     determination under subparagraph (A) with respect to an area, 
     the Secretary determines that the 3-month unemployment rate 
     for the area is at least 2 percentage points greater than the 
     unemployment rate for the area at the time the Secretary made 
     the determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may 
     make a grant to a recipient in the area for 1 additional 
     consecutive fiscal year.
       ``(iii) Exclusion period.--Beginning on the last day of the 
     last consecutive fiscal year for which a recipient receives a 
     grant under this paragraph, the Secretary may not make a 
     subsequent grant under this paragraph to the recipient for a 
     number of fiscal years equal to the number of consecutive 
     fiscal years in which the recipient received a grant under 
     this paragraph.
       ``(C) Limitation.--
       ``(i) First fiscal year.--For the first fiscal year 
     following the date on which the Secretary makes a 
     determination under subparagraph (A) with respect to an area, 
     not more than 25 percent of the amount apportioned to a 
     designated recipient under section 5336 for the fiscal year 
     shall be available for operating assistance for the area.
       ``(ii) Second and third fiscal years.--For the second and 
     third fiscal years following the date on which the Secretary 
     makes a determination under subparagraph (A) with respect to 
     an area, not more than 20 percent of the amount apportioned 
     to a designated recipient under section 5336 for the fiscal 
     year shall be available for operating assistance for the 
     area.
       ``(D) Period of availability for operating assistance.--
     Operating assistance awarded under this paragraph shall be 
     available for expenditure to a recipient in an area until the 
     end of the second fiscal year following the date on which the 
     Secretary makes a determination under subparagraph (A) with 
     respect to the area, after which time any unexpended funds 
     shall be available to the recipient for other eligible 
     activities under this section.
       ``(E) Certification.--The Secretary may make a grant for 
     operating assistance under this paragraph for a fiscal year 
     only if the recipient certifies that--
       ``(i) the recipient will maintain public transportation 
     service levels at or above the current service level, which 
     shall be demonstrated by providing an equal or greater number 
     of vehicle hours of service in the fiscal year than the 
     number of vehicle hours of service provided in the preceding 
     fiscal year;
       ``(ii) any non-Federal entity that provides funding to the 
     recipient, including a State or local governmental entity, 
     will maintain the tax rate or rate of allocations dedicated 
     to public transportation at or above the rate for the 
     preceding fiscal year;
       ``(iii) the recipient has allocated the maximum amount of 
     funding under this section

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     for preventive maintenance costs eligible as a capital 
     expense necessary to maintain the level and quality of 
     service provided in the preceding fiscal year; and
       ``(iv) the recipient will not use funding under this 
     section for new capital assets except as necessary for the 
     existing system to maintain or achieve a state of good 
     repair, assure safety, or replace obsolete technology.''; and
       (2) in subsection (c)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``in a state of good 
     repair'' after ``equipment and facilities'';
       (B) in subparagraph (J), by adding ``and'' at the end;
       (C) by striking subparagraph (K); and
       (D) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (K).

     SEC. 21006. FIXED GUIDEWAY CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 5309 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and weekend days'';
       (B) in paragraph (6)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, small start 
     projects,'' after ``new fixed guideway capital projects''; 
     and
       (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(B) 2 or more projects that are any combination of new 
     fixed guideway capital projects, small start projects, and 
     core capacity improvement projects.''; and
       (C) in paragraph (7)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$75,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$100,000,000''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$250,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$300,000,000'';
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``, policies and land 
     use patterns that promote public transportation,''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A)--
       (i) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) by striking clause (iv); and
       (iii) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv);
       (3) in subsection (g)(2)(A)(i), by striking ``, the 
     policies and land use patterns that support public 
     transportation,'';
       (4) in subsection (i)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (h)'';
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting 
     ``new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity 
     improvement'' after ``federally funded'';
       (ii) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(D) the program of interrelated projects, when evaluated 
     as a whole--
       ``(i) meets the requirements of subsection (d)(2), 
     subsection (e)(2), or paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection 
     (h), as applicable, if the program is comprised entirely of--

       ``(I) new fixed guideway capital projects;
       ``(II) core capacity improvement projects; or
       ``(III) small start projects; or

       ``(ii) meets the requirements of subsection (d)(2) if the 
     program is comprised of any combination of new fixed guideway 
     projects, small start projects, and core capacity improvement 
     projects;''; and
       (iii) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``or (h)(5), as 
     applicable'' after ``subsection (f)''; and
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (A) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(A) Project advancement.--A project receiving a grant 
     under this section that is part of a program of interrelated 
     projects may not advance--
       ``(i) in the case of a small start project, from the 
     project development phase to the construction phase unless 
     the Secretary determines that the program of interrelated 
     projects meets the applicable requirements of this section 
     and there is a reasonable likelihood that the program will 
     continue to meet such requirements; or
       ``(ii) in the case of a new fixed guideway capital project 
     or a core capacity improvement project, from the project 
     development phase to the engineering phase, or from the 
     engineering phase to the construction phase, unless the 
     Secretary determines that the program of interrelated 
     projects meets the applicable requirements of this section 
     and there is a reasonable likelihood that the program will 
     continue to meet such requirements.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(p) Joint Public Transportation and Intercity Passenger 
     Rail Projects.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may make grants for new 
     fixed guideway capital projects and core capacity improvement 
     projects that provide both public transportation and 
     intercity passenger rail service.
       ``(2) Eligible costs.--Eligible costs for a project under 
     this subsection shall be limited to the net capital costs of 
     the public transportation costs attributable to the project 
     based on projected use of the new segment or expanded 
     capacity of the project corridor, not including project 
     elements designed to achieve or maintain a state of good 
     repair, as determined by the Secretary under paragraph (4).
       ``(3) Project justification and local financial 
     commitment.--A project under this subsection shall be 
     evaluated for project justification and local financial 
     commitment under subsections (d), (e), (f), and (h), as 
     applicable to the project, based on--
       ``(A) the net capital costs of the public transportation 
     costs attributable to the project as determined under 
     paragraph (4); and
       ``(B) the share of funds dedicated to the project from 
     sources other than this section included in the unified 
     finance plan for the project.
       ``(4) Calculation of net capital project cost.--The 
     Secretary shall estimate the net capital costs of a project 
     under this subsection based on--
       ``(A) engineering studies;
       ``(B) studies of economic feasibility;
       ``(C) the expected use of equipment or facilities; and
       ``(D) the public transportation costs attributable to the 
     project.
       ``(5) Government share of net capital project cost.--
       ``(A) Government share.--The Government share shall not 
     exceed 80 percent of the net capital cost attributable to the 
     public transportation costs of a project under this 
     subsection as determined under paragraph (4).
       ``(B) Non-government share.--The remainder of the net 
     capital cost attributable to the public transportation costs 
     of a project under this subsection shall be provided from an 
     undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation 
     cash fund or reserve, or new capital.''.
       (b) Expedited Project Delivery for Capital Investment 
     Grants Pilot Program.--
       (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following 
     definitions shall apply:
       (A) Applicant.--The term ``applicant'' means a State or 
     local governmental authority that applies for a grant under 
     this subsection.
       (B) Capital project; fixed guideway; local governmental 
     authority; public transportation; state; state of good 
     repair.--The terms ``capital project'', ``fixed guideway'', 
     ``local governmental authority'', ``public transportation'', 
     ``State'', and ``state of good repair'' have the meanings 
     given those terms in section 5302 of title 49, United States 
     Code.
       (C) Core capacity improvement project.--The term ``core 
     capacity improvement project''--
       (i) means a substantial corridor-based capital investment 
     in an existing fixed guideway system that increases the 
     capacity of a corridor by not less than 10 percent; and
       (ii) may include project elements designed to aid the 
     existing fixed guideway system in making substantial progress 
     towards achieving a state of good repair.
       (D) Corridor-based bus rapid transit project.--The term 
     ``corridor-based bus rapid transit project'' means a small 
     start project utilizing buses in which the project represents 
     a substantial investment in a defined corridor as 
     demonstrated by features that emulate the services provided 
     by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems--
       (i) including--

       (I) defined stations;
       (II) traffic signal priority for public transportation 
     vehicles;
       (III) short headway bidirectional services for a 
     substantial part of weekdays; and
       (IV) any other features the Secretary may determine support 
     a long-term corridor investment; and

       (ii) the majority of which does not operate in a separated 
     right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during 
     peak periods.
       (E) Eligible project.--The term ``eligible project'' means 
     a new fixed guideway capital project, a small start project, 
     or a core capacity improvement project that has not entered 
     into a full funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit 
     Administration before the date of enactment of this Act.
       (F) Fixed guideway bus rapid transit project.--The term 
     ``fixed guideway bus rapid transit project'' means a bus 
     capital project--
       (i) in which the majority of the project operates in a 
     separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation 
     use during peak periods;
       (ii) that represents a substantial investment in a single 
     route in a defined corridor or subarea; and
       (iii) that includes features that emulate the services 
     provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation 
     systems, including--

       (I) defined stations;
       (II) traffic signal priority for public transportation 
     vehicles;
       (III) short headway bidirectional services for a 
     substantial part of weekdays and weekend days; and
       (IV) any other features the Secretary may determine are 
     necessary to produce high-quality public transportation 
     services that emulate the services provided by rail fixed 
     guideway public transportation systems.

       (G) New fixed guideway capital project.--The term ``new 
     fixed guideway capital project'' means--
       (i) a fixed guideway project that is a minimum operable 
     segment or extension to an existing fixed guideway system; or

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       (ii) a fixed guideway bus rapid transit project that is a 
     minimum operable segment or an extension to an existing bus 
     rapid transit system.
       (H) Recipient.--The term ``recipient'' means a recipient of 
     funding under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code.
       (I) Small start project.--The term ``small start project'' 
     means a new fixed guideway capital project, a fixed guideway 
     bus rapid transit project, or a corridor-based bus rapid 
     transit project for which--
       (i) the Federal assistance provided or to be provided under 
     this subsection is less than $75,000,000; and
       (ii) the total estimated net capital cost is less than 
     $300,000,000.
       (2) General authority.--The Secretary may make grants under 
     this subsection to States and local governmental authorities 
     to assist in financing--
       (A) new fixed guideway capital projects or small start 
     projects, including the acquisition of real property, the 
     initial acquisition of rolling stock for the system, the 
     acquisition of rights-of-way, and relocation, for projects in 
     the advanced stages of planning and design; and
       (B) core capacity improvement projects, including the 
     acquisition of real property, the acquisition of rights-of-
     way, double tracking, signalization improvements, 
     electrification, expanding system platforms, acquisition of 
     rolling stock associated with corridor improvements 
     increasing capacity, construction of infill stations, and 
     such other capacity improvement projects as the Secretary 
     determines are appropriate to increase the capacity of an 
     existing fixed guideway system corridor by not less than 10 
     percent. Core capacity improvement projects do not include 
     elements to improve general station facilities or parking, or 
     acquisition of rolling stock alone.
       (3) Grant requirements.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary may make not more than 10 
     grants under this subsection for an eligible project if the 
     Secretary determines that--
       (i) the eligible project is part of an approved 
     transportation plan required under sections 5303 and 5304 of 
     title 49, United States Code;
       (ii) the applicant has, or will have--

       (I) the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry 
     out the eligible project, including the safety and security 
     aspects of the eligible project;
       (II) satisfactory continuing control over the use of the 
     equipment or facilities;
       (III) the technical and financial capacity to maintain new 
     and existing equipment and facilities; and
       (IV) advisors providing guidance to the applicant on the 
     terms and structure of the project that are independent from 
     investors in the project;

       (iii) the eligible project is supported, or will be 
     supported, in part, through a public-private partnership, 
     provided such support is determined by local policies, 
     criteria, and decisionmaking under section 5306(a) of title 
     49, United States Code;
       (iv) the eligible project is justified based on findings 
     presented by the project sponsor to the Secretary, 
     including--

       (I) mobility improvements attributable to the project;
       (II) environmental benefits associated with the project;
       (III) congestion relief associated with the project;
       (IV) economic development effects derived as a result of 
     the project; and
       (V) estimated ridership projections; and

       (v) the eligible project is supported by an acceptable 
     degree of local financial commitment (including evidence of 
     stable and dependable financing sources).
       (B) Certification.--An applicant that has submitted the 
     certifications required under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), 
     and (H) of section 5307(c)(1) of title 49, United States 
     Code, shall be deemed to have provided sufficient information 
     upon which the Secretary may make the determinations required 
     under this paragraph.
       (C) Technical capacity.--The Secretary shall use an 
     expedited technical capacity review process for applicants 
     that have recently and successfully completed not less than 1 
     new fixed guideway capital project, small start project, or 
     core capacity improvement project, if--
       (i) the applicant achieved budget, cost, and ridership 
     outcomes for the project that are consistent with or better 
     than projections; and
       (ii) the applicant demonstrates that the applicant 
     continues to have the staff expertise and other resources 
     necessary to implement a new project.
       (D) Financial commitment.--
       (i) Requirements.--In determining whether an eligible 
     project is supported by an acceptable degree of local 
     financial commitment and shows evidence of stable and 
     dependable financing sources for purposes of subparagraph 
     (A)(v), the Secretary shall require that--

       (I) each proposed source of capital and operating financing 
     is stable, reliable, and available within the proposed 
     eligible project timetable; and
       (II) resources are available to recapitalize, maintain, and 
     operate the overall existing and proposed public 
     transportation system, including essential feeder bus and 
     other services necessary, without degradation to the existing 
     level of public transportation services.

       (ii) Considerations.--In assessing the stability, 
     reliability, and availability of proposed sources of 
     financing under clause (i), the Secretary shall consider--

       (I) the reliability of the forecasting methods used to 
     estimate costs and revenues made by the applicant and the 
     contractors to the applicant;
       (II) existing grant commitments;
       (III) the degree to which financing sources are dedicated 
     to the proposed eligible project;
       (IV) any debt obligation that exists or is proposed by the 
     applicant, for the proposed eligible project or other public 
     transportation purpose; and
       (V) private contributions to the eligible project, 
     including cost-effective project delivery, management or 
     transfer of project risks, expedited project schedule, 
     financial partnering, and other public-private partnership 
     strategies.

       (E) Labor standards.--The requirements under section 5333 
     of title 49, United States Code, shall apply to each 
     recipient of a grant under this subsection.
       (4) Project advancement.--An applicant that desires a grant 
     under this subsection and meets the requirements of paragraph 
     (3) shall submit to the Secretary, and the Secretary shall 
     approve for advancement, a grant request that contains--
       (A) identification of an eligible project;
       (B) a schedule and finance plan for the construction and 
     operation of the eligible project;
       (C) an analysis of the efficiencies of the proposed 
     eligible project development and delivery methods and 
     innovative financing arrangement for the eligible project, 
     including any documents related to the--
       (i) public-private partnership required under paragraph 
     (3)(A)(iii); and
       (ii) project justification required under paragraph 
     (3)(A)(iv); and
       (D) a certification that the existing public transportation 
     system of the applicant or, in the event that the applicant 
     does not operate a public transportation system, the public 
     transportation system to which the proposed project will be 
     attached, is in a state of good repair.
       (5) Written notice from the secretary.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date on 
     which the Secretary receives a grant request of an applicant 
     under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall provide written 
     notice to the applicant--
       (i) of approval of the grant request; or
       (ii) if the grant request does not meet the requirements 
     under paragraph (4), of disapproval of the grant request, 
     including a detailed explanation of the reasons for the 
     disapproval.
       (B) Concurrent notice.--The Secretary shall provide 
     concurrent notice of an approval or disapproval of a grant 
     request under subparagraph (A) to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (6) Waiver.--The Secretary may grant a waiver to an 
     applicant that does not comply with paragraph (4)(D) if--
       (A) the eligible project meets the definition of a core 
     capacity improvement project; and
       (B) the Secretary certifies that the eligible project will 
     allow the applicant to make substantial progress in achieving 
     a state of good repair.
       (7) Selection criteria.--The Secretary may enter into a 
     full funding grant agreement with an applicant under this 
     subsection for an eligible project for which an application 
     has been submitted and approved for advancement by the 
     Secretary under paragraph (4), only if the applicant has 
     completed the planning and activities required under the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.).
       (8) Letters of intent and full funding grant agreements.--
       (A) Letters of intent.--
       (i) Amounts intended to be obligated.--The Secretary may 
     issue a letter of intent to an applicant announcing an 
     intention to obligate, for an eligible project under this 
     subsection, an amount from future available budget authority 
     specified in law that is not more than the amount stipulated 
     as the financial participation of the Secretary in the 
     eligible project. When a letter is issued for an eligible 
     project under this subsection, the amount shall be sufficient 
     to complete at least an operable segment.
       (ii) Treatment.--The issuance of a letter under clause (i) 
     is deemed not to be an obligation under section 1108(c), 
     1501, or 1502(a) of title 31, United States Code, or an 
     administrative commitment.
       (B) Full funding grant agreements.--
       (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (v), an 
     eligible project shall be carried out under this subsection 
     through a full funding grant agreement.
       (ii) Criteria.--The Secretary shall enter into a full 
     funding grant agreement, based the requirements of this 
     subparagraph, with each applicant receiving assistance for an 
     eligible project that has received a written notice of 
     approval under paragraph (5)(A)(i).

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       (iii) Terms.--A full funding grant agreement shall--

       (I) establish the terms of participation by the Federal 
     Government in the eligible project;
       (II) establish the maximum amount of Federal financial 
     assistance for the eligible project;
       (III) include the period of time for completing 
     construction of the eligible project, consistent with the 
     terms of the public-private partnership agreement, even if 
     that period extends beyond the period of an authorization; 
     and
       (IV) make timely and efficient management of the eligible 
     project easier according to the law of the United States.

       (iv) Special financial rules.--

       (I) In general.--A full funding grant agreement under this 
     subparagraph obligates an amount of available budget 
     authority specified in law and may include a commitment, 
     contingent on amounts to be specified in law in advance for 
     commitments under this subparagraph, to obligate an 
     additional amount from future available budget authority 
     specified in law.
       (II) Statement of contingent commitment.--A full funding 
     grant agreement shall state that the contingent commitment is 
     not an obligation of the Federal Government.
       (III) Interest and other financing costs.--Interest and 
     other financing costs of efficiently carrying out a part of 
     the eligible project within a reasonable time are a cost of 
     carrying out the eligible project under a full funding grant 
     agreement, except that eligible costs may not be more than 
     the cost of the most favorable financing terms reasonably 
     available for the eligible project at the time of borrowing. 
     The applicant shall certify, in a way satisfactory to the 
     Secretary, that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence 
     in seeking the most favorable financing terms.
       (IV) Completion of operable segment.--The amount stipulated 
     in an agreement under this subparagraph for a new fixed 
     guideway capital project, core capacity improvement project, 
     or small start project shall be sufficient to complete at 
     least an operable segment.

       (v) Exception.--

       (I) In general.--The Secretary, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, shall provide Federal assistance under this 
     subsection for a small start project in a single grant. If 
     the Secretary cannot provide such a single grant, the 
     Secretary may execute an expedited grant agreement in order 
     to include a commitment on the part of the Secretary to 
     provide funding for the project in future fiscal years.
       (II) Terms of expedited grant agreements.--In executing an 
     expedited grant agreement under this clause, the Secretary 
     may include in the agreement terms similar to those 
     established under clause (iii).

       (C) Limitation on amounts.--
       (i) In general.--The Secretary may enter into full funding 
     grant agreements under this paragraph for eligible projects 
     that contain contingent commitments to incur obligations in 
     such amounts as the Secretary determines are appropriate.
       (ii) Appropriation required.--An obligation may be made 
     under this paragraph only when amounts are appropriated for 
     obligation.
       (D) Notification to congress.--
       (i) In general.--Not later than 30 days before the date on 
     which the Secretary issues a letter of intent or enters into 
     a full funding grant agreement for an eligible project under 
     this paragraph, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the 
     Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives of the 
     proposed letter of intent or full funding grant agreement.
       (ii) Contents.--The written notification under clause (i) 
     shall include a copy of the proposed letter of intent or full 
     funding grant agreement for the eligible project.
       (9) Government share of net capital project cost.--
       (A) In general.--A grant for an eligible project shall not 
     exceed 25 percent of the net capital project cost.
       (B) Remainder of net capital project cost.--The remainder 
     of the net capital project cost shall be provided from an 
     undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation 
     cash fund or reserve, or new capital.
       (C) Limitation on statutory construction.--Nothing in this 
     subsection shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to 
     require a non-Federal financial commitment for a project that 
     is more than 75 percent of the net capital project cost.
       (D) Special rule for rolling stock costs.--In addition to 
     amounts allowed pursuant to subparagraph (A), a planned 
     extension to a fixed guideway system may include the cost of 
     rolling stock previously purchased if the applicant satisfies 
     the Secretary that only amounts other than amounts provided 
     by the Federal Government were used and that the purchase was 
     made for use on the extension. A refund or reduction of the 
     remainder may be made only if a refund of a proportional 
     amount of the grant of the Federal Government is made at the 
     same time.
       (E) Failure to carry out project.--If an applicant does not 
     carry out an eligible project for reasons within the control 
     of the applicant, the applicant shall repay all Federal funds 
     awarded for the eligible project from all Federal funding 
     sources, for all eligible project activities, facilities, and 
     equipment, plus reasonable interest and penalty charges 
     allowable by law.
       (F) Crediting of funds received.--Any funds received by the 
     Federal Government under this paragraph, other than interest 
     and penalty charges, shall be credited to the appropriation 
     account from which the funds were originally derived.
       (10) Availability of amounts.--
       (A) In general.--An amount made available for an eligible 
     project shall remain available to that eligible project for 5 
     fiscal years, including the fiscal year in which the amount 
     is made available. Any amounts that are unobligated to the 
     eligible project at the end of the 5-fiscal-year period may 
     be used by the Secretary for any purpose under this 
     subsection.
       (B) Use of deobligated amounts.--An amount available under 
     this subsection that is deobligated may be used for any 
     purpose under this subsection.
       (11) Annual report on expedited project delivery for 
     capital investment grants.--Not later than the first Monday 
     in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the 
     Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that 
     includes a proposed amount to be available to finance grants 
     for anticipated projects under this subsection.
       (12) Before and after study and report.--
       (A) Study required.--Each recipient shall conduct a study 
     that--
       (i) describes and analyzes the impacts of the eligible 
     project on public transportation services and public 
     transportation ridership;
       (ii) describes and analyzes the consistency of predicted 
     and actual benefits and costs of the innovative project 
     development and delivery methods or innovative financing for 
     the eligible project; and
       (iii) identifies reasons for any differences between 
     predicted and actual outcomes for the eligible project.
       (B) Submission of report.--Not later than 2 years after an 
     eligible project that is selected under this subsection 
     begins revenue operations, the recipient shall submit to the 
     Secretary a report on the results of the study conducted 
     under subparagraph (A).
       (13) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
     shall be construed to--
       (A) require the privatization of the operation or 
     maintenance of any project for which an applicant seeks 
     funding under this subsection;
       (B) revise the determinations by local policies, criteria, 
     and decisionmaking under section 5306(a) of title 49, United 
     States Code;
       (C) alter the requirements for locally developed, 
     coordinated, and implemented transportation plans under 
     sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49, United States Code; or
       (D) alter the eligibilities or priorities for assistance 
     under this subsection or section 5309 of title 49, United 
     States Code.

     SEC. 21007. MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH 
                   DISABILITIES.

       (a) Coordination of Public Transportation Services With 
     Other Federally Assisted Local Transportation Services.--
       (1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       (A) the term ``allocated cost model'' means a method of 
     determining the cost of trips by allocating the cost to each 
     trip purpose served by a transportation provider in a manner 
     that is proportional to the level of transportation service 
     that the transportation provider delivers for each trip 
     purpose, to the extent permitted by applicable Federal 
     requirements; and
       (B) the term ``Council'' means the Interagency 
     Transportation Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility 
     established under Executive Order 13330 (49 U.S.C. 101 note).
       (2) Coordinating council on access and mobility strategic 
     plan.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, the Council shall publish a strategic plan for the 
     Council that--
       (A) outlines the role and responsibilities of each Federal 
     agency with respect to local transportation coordination, 
     including non-emergency medical transportation;
       (B) identifies a strategy to strengthen interagency 
     collaboration;
       (C) addresses any outstanding recommendations made by the 
     Council in the 2005 Report to the President relating to the 
     implementation of Executive Order 13330, including--
       (i) a cost-sharing policy endorsed by the Council; and
       (ii) recommendations to increase participation by 
     recipients of Federal grants in locally developed, 
     coordinated planning processes; and
       (D) to the extent feasible, addresses recommendations by 
     the Comptroller General of the United States concerning local 
     coordination of transportation services.

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       (3) Development of cost-sharing policy in compliance with 
     applicable federal requirements.--In establishing the cost-
     sharing policy required under paragraph (2), the Council may 
     consider, to the extent practicable--
       (A) the development of recommended strategies for grantees 
     of programs funded by members of the Council, including 
     strategies for grantees of programs that fund non-emergency 
     medical transportation, to use the cost-sharing policy in a 
     manner that does not violate applicable Federal requirements; 
     and
       (B) optional incorporation of an allocated cost model to 
     facilitate local coordination efforts that comply with 
     applicable requirements of programs funded by members of the 
     Council, such as--
       (i) eligibility requirements;
       (ii) service delivery requirements; and
       (iii) reimbursement requirements.
       (b) Pilot Program for Innovative Coordinated Access and 
     Mobility.--
       (1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       (A) the term ``eligible project'' has the meaning given the 
     term ``capital project'' in section 5302 of title 49, United 
     States Code; and
       (B) the term ``eligible recipient'' means a recipient or 
     subrecipient, as those terms are defined in section 5310 of 
     title 49, United States Code.
       (2) General authority.--The Secretary may make grants under 
     this subsection to eligible recipients to assist in financing 
     innovative projects for the transportation disadvantaged that 
     improve the coordination of transportation services and non-
     emergency medical transportation services, including--
       (A) the deployment of coordination technology;
       (B) projects that create or increase access to community 
     One-Call/One-Click Centers; and
       (C) such other projects as determined by the Secretary.
       (3) Application.--An eligible recipient shall submit to the 
     Secretary an application that, at a minimum, contains--
       (A) a detailed description of the eligible project;
       (B) an identification of all eligible project partners and 
     their specific role in the eligible project, including--
       (i) private entities engaged in the coordination of non-
     emergency medical transportation services for the 
     transportation disadvantaged; or
       (ii) nonprofit entities engaged in the coordination of non-
     emergency medical transportation services for the 
     transportation disadvantaged;
       (C) a description of how the eligible project would--
       (i) improve local coordination or access to coordinated 
     transportation services;
       (ii) reduce duplication of service, if applicable; and
       (iii) provide innovative solutions in the State or 
     community; and
       (D) specific performance measures the eligible project will 
     use to quantify actual outcomes against expected outcomes.
       (4) Government share of costs.--
       (A) In general.--The Government share of the cost of an 
     eligible project carried out under this subsection shall not 
     exceed 80 percent.
       (B) Non-government share.--The non-Government share of the 
     cost of an eligible project carried out under this subsection 
     may be derived from in-kind contributions.
       (5) Rule of construction.--For purposes of this subsection, 
     non-emergency medical transportation services shall be 
     limited to services eligible under Federal programs other 
     than programs authorized under chapter 53 of title 49, United 
     States Code.
       (c) Technical Correction.--Section 5310(a) of title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(1) Recipient.--The term `recipient' means--
       ``(A) a designated recipient or a State that receives a 
     grant under this section directly; or
       ``(B) a State or local governmental entity that operates a 
     public transportation service.''.

     SEC. 21008. FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS.

       Section 5311 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)(1), as amended by division G, by 
     striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) $5,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be distributed 
     on a competitive basis by the Secretary.
       ``(B) $30,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be apportioned 
     as formula grants, as provided in subsection (j).''; and
       (2) in subsection (j)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking ``(as defined by 
     the Bureau of the Census)'' and inserting ``(American Indian 
     Areas, Alaska Native Areas, and Hawaiian Home Lands, as 
     defined by the Bureau of the Census)''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(E) Allocation between multiple indian tribes.--If more 
     than 1 Indian tribe provides public transportation service on 
     tribal lands in a single Tribal Statistical Area, and the 
     Indian tribes do not determine how to allocate the funds 
     apportioned under clause (iii) of subparagraph (A) between 
     the Indian tribes, the Secretary shall allocate the funds 
     such that each Indian tribe shall receive an amount equal to 
     the total amount apportioned under such clause (iii) 
     multiplied by the ratio of the number of annual unlinked 
     passenger trips provided by each Indian tribe, as reported to 
     the National Transit Database, to the total unlinked 
     passenger trips provided by all the Indian tribes in the 
     Tribal Statistical Area.''.

     SEC. 21009. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND 
                   DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 5312 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``projects'' and 
     inserting ``program'';
       (2) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by 
     striking ``Projects'' and inserting ``Program'';
       (3) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting 
     ``demonstration, deployment, or evaluation'' before ``project 
     that'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the 
     end and inserting ``; or''; and
       (iv) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) the deployment of low or no emission vehicles, zero 
     emission vehicles, or associated advanced technology.''; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:
       ``(5) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not make grants under 
     this subsection for the demonstration, deployment, or 
     evaluation of a vehicle that is in revenue service unless the 
     Secretary determines that the project makes significant 
     technological advancements in the vehicle.
       ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(A) the term `direct carbon emissions' means the quantity 
     of direct greenhouse gas emissions from a vehicle, as 
     determined by the Administrator of the Environmental 
     Protection Agency;
       ``(B) the term `low or no emission vehicle' means--
       ``(i) a passenger vehicle used to provide public 
     transportation that the Secretary determines sufficiently 
     reduces energy consumption or harmful emissions, including 
     direct carbon emissions, when compared to a comparable 
     standard vehicle; or
       ``(ii) a zero emission vehicle used to provide public 
     transportation; and
       ``(C) the term `zero emission vehicle' means a low or no 
     emission vehicle that produces no carbon or particulate 
     matter.'';
       (4) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections 
     (f) and (g), respectively;
       (5) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
       ``(e) Low or No Emission Vehicle Component Assessment.--
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(A) the term `covered institution of higher education' 
     means an institution of higher education with which the 
     Secretary enters into a contract or cooperative agreement, or 
     to which the Secretary makes a grant, under paragraph (2)(B) 
     to operate a facility designated under paragraph (2)(A);
       ``(B) the terms `direct carbon emissions' and `low or no 
     emission vehicle' have the meanings given those terms in 
     subsection (d)(6);
       ``(C) the term `institution of higher education' has the 
     meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education 
     Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); and
       ``(D) the term `low or no emission vehicle component' means 
     an item that is separately installed in and removable from a 
     low or no emission vehicle.
       ``(2) Assessing low or no emission vehicle components.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall designate not more 
     than 2 facilities to conduct testing, evaluation, and 
     analysis of low or no emission vehicle components intended 
     for use in low or no emission vehicles.
       ``(B) Operation and maintenance.--
       ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall enter into a 
     contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to, 
     not more than 2 institutions of higher education to each 
     operate and maintain a facility designated under subparagraph 
     (A).
       ``(ii) Requirements.--An institution of higher education 
     described in clause (i) shall have--

       ``(I) previous experience with transportation-related 
     advanced component and vehicle evaluation;
       ``(II) laboratories capable of testing and evaluation;
       ``(III) direct access to or a partnership with a testing 
     facility capable of emulating real-world circumstances in 
     order to test low or no emission vehicle components installed 
     on the intended vehicle;
       ``(IV) extensive knowledge of public-private partnerships 
     in the transportation sector, with emphasis on development 
     and evaluation of materials, products, and components;
       ``(V) the ability to reduce costs to partners by leveraging 
     existing programs to provide complementary research, 
     development, testing, and evaluation; and

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       ``(VI) the means to conduct performance assessments on low 
     or no emission vehicle components based on industry 
     standards.

       ``(C) Fees.--A covered institution of higher education 
     shall establish and collect fees, which shall be approved by 
     the Secretary, for the assessment of low or no emission 
     components at the applicable facility designated under 
     subparagraph (A).
       ``(D) Availability of amounts to pay for assessment.--The 
     Secretary shall enter into a contract or cooperative 
     agreement with, or make a grant to, each covered institution 
     of higher education under which--
       ``(i) the Secretary shall pay 50 percent of the cost of 
     assessing a low or no emission vehicle component at the 
     applicable facility designated under subparagraph (A) from 
     amounts made available to carry out this section; and
       ``(ii) the remaining 50 percent of such cost shall be paid 
     from amounts recovered through the fees established and 
     collected pursuant to subparagraph (C).
       ``(E) Voluntary testing.--A manufacturer of a low or no 
     emission vehicle component is not required to assess the low 
     or no emission vehicle component at a facility designated 
     under subparagraph (A).
       ``(F) Compliance with section 5318.--Notwithstanding 
     whether a low or no emission vehicle component is assessed at 
     a facility designated under subparagraph (A), each new bus 
     model shall comply with the requirements under section 5318.
       ``(G) Separate facility.--Each facility designated under 
     subparagraph (A) shall be separate and distinct from the 
     facility operated and maintained under section 5318.
       ``(3) Low or no emission vehicle component performance 
     reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
     of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015, and 
     annually thereafter, the Secretary shall issue a report on 
     low or no emission vehicle component assessments conducted at 
     each facility designated under paragraph (2)(A), which shall 
     include information related to the maintainability, 
     reliability, performance, structural integrity, efficiency, 
     and noise of those low or no emission vehicle components.
       ``(4) Public availability of assessments.--Each assessment 
     conducted at a facility designated under paragraph (2)(A) 
     shall be made publically available, including to affected 
     industries.
       ``(5) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
     shall be construed to require--
       ``(A) a low or no emission vehicle component to be tested 
     at a facility designated under paragraph (2)(A); or
       ``(B) the development or disclosure of a privately funded 
     component assessment.'';
       (6) in subsection (f), as so redesignated--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
       (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) a list of any projects that returned negative results 
     in the preceding fiscal year and an analysis of such results; 
     and''; and
       (D) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by inserting 
     before the period at the end the following: ``based on 
     projects in the pipeline, ongoing projects, and anticipated 
     research efforts necessary to advance certain projects to a 
     subsequent research phase''; and
       (7) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Cooperative Research Program.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish--
       ``(A) a public transportation cooperative research program 
     under this subsection; and
       ``(B) an independent governing board for the program, which 
     shall recommend public transportation research, development, 
     and technology transfer activities the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       ``(2) Federal assistance.--The Secretary may make grants 
     to, and cooperative agreements with, the National Academy of 
     Sciences to carry out activities under this subsection that 
     the Secretary determines appropriate.
       ``(3) Government share.--If there would be a clear and 
     direct financial benefit to an entity under a grant or 
     contract financed under this section, the Secretary shall 
     establish a Government share consistent with that benefit.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Title 49.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking section 5313.
       (2) Table of sections amendment.--The table of sections for 
     chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking the items relating to sections 5312 and 5313 and 
     inserting the following:

``5312. Research, development, demonstration, and deployment program.
``[5313. Repealed.]''.

     SEC. 21010. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION.

       (a) In General.--Section 5315 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall 
     be construed to alter--
       ``(1) the eligibilities, requirements, or priority for 
     assistance provided under this chapter; or
       ``(2) the requirements of section 5306(a).''.
       (b) MAP-21 Technical Correction.--Section 20013(d) of the 
     Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 
     112-141; 126 Stat. 694) is amended by striking ``5307(c)'' 
     and inserting ``5307(b)''.

     SEC. 21011. INNOVATIVE PROCUREMENT.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting after section 5315 the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 5316. Innovative procurement

       ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `grantee' 
     means a recipient or subrecipient of assistance under this 
     chapter.
       ``(b) Cooperative Procurement.--
       ``(1) Definitions; general rules.--
       ``(A) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(i) the term `cooperative procurement contract' means a 
     contract--

       ``(I) entered into between a State government or eligible 
     nonprofit and 1 or more vendors; and
       ``(II) under which the vendors agree to provide an option 
     to purchase rolling stock and related equipment to multiple 
     participants;

       ``(ii) the term `eligible nonprofit entity' means--

       ``(I) a nonprofit entity that is not a grantee; or
       ``(II) a consortium of entities described in subclause (I);

       ``(iii) the terms `lead nonprofit entity' and `lead 
     procurement agency' mean an eligible nonprofit entity or a 
     State government, respectively, that acts in an 
     administrative capacity on behalf of each participant in a 
     cooperative procurement contract;
       ``(iv) the term `participant' means a grantee that 
     participates in a cooperative procurement contract; and
       ``(v) the term `participate' means to purchase rolling 
     stock and related equipment under a cooperative procurement 
     contract using assistance provided under this chapter.
       ``(B) General rules.--
       ``(i) Procurement not limited to intrastate participants.--
     A grantee may participate in a cooperative procurement 
     contract without regard to whether the grantee is located in 
     the same State as the parties to the contract.
       ``(ii) Voluntary participation.--Participation by grantees 
     in a cooperative procurement contract shall be voluntary.
       ``(iii) Contract terms.--The lead procurement agency or 
     lead nonprofit entity for a cooperative procurement contract 
     shall develop the terms of the contract.
       ``(iv) Duration.--A cooperative procurement contract--

       ``(I) subject to subclauses (II) and (III), may be for an 
     initial term of not more than 2 years;
       ``(II) may include not more than 3 optional extensions for 
     terms of not more than 1 year each; and
       ``(III) may be in effect for a total period of not more 
     than 5 years, including each extension authorized under 
     subclause (II).

       ``(v) Administrative expenses.--A lead procurement agency 
     or lead nonprofit entity, as applicable, that enters into a 
     cooperative procurement contract--

       ``(I) may charge the participants in the contract for the 
     cost of administering, planning, and providing technical 
     assistance for the contract in an amount that is not more 
     than 1 percent of the total value of the contract; and
       ``(II) with respect to the cost described in subclause (I), 
     may incorporate the cost into the price of the contract or 
     directly charge the participants for the cost, but not both.

       ``(2) State cooperative procurement schedules.--
       ``(A) Authority.--A State government may enter into a 
     cooperative procurement contract with 1 or more vendors if--
       ``(i) the vendors agree to provide an option to purchase 
     rolling stock and related equipment to the State government 
     and any other participant; and
       ``(ii) the State government acts throughout the term of the 
     contract as the lead procurement agency.
       ``(B) Applicability of policies and procedures.--In 
     procuring rolling stock and related equipment under a 
     cooperative procurement contract under this subsection, a 
     State government shall comply with the policies and 
     procedures that apply to procurement by the State government 
     when using non-Federal funds, to the extent that the policies 
     and procedures are in conformance with applicable Federal 
     law.
       ``(3) Pilot program for nonprofit cooperative 
     procurements.--
       ``(A) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and 
     carry out a pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of 
     cooperative procurement contracts administered by nonprofit 
     entities.
       ``(B) Designation.--In carrying out the program under this 
     paragraph, the Secretary shall designate not less than 1 
     eligible nonprofit entity to enter into a cooperative 
     procurement contract under which the nonprofit entity acts 
     throughout the term of the contract as the lead nonprofit 
     entity.
       ``(C) Number of entities.--The Secretary may designate not 
     more than 3 geographically diverse eligible nonprofit 
     entities under subparagraph (B).
       ``(D) Notice of intent to participate.--At a time 
     determined appropriate by the lead nonprofit entity, each 
     participant in a cooperative procurement contract under this

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     paragraph shall submit to the lead nonprofit entity a 
     nonbinding notice of intent to participate.
       ``(c) Leasing Arrangements.--
       ``(1) Capital lease defined.--
       ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `capital 
     lease' means any agreement under which a grantee acquires the 
     right to use rolling stock or related equipment for a 
     specified period of time, in exchange for a periodic payment.
       ``(B) Maintenance.--A capital lease may require that the 
     lessor provide maintenance of the rolling stock or related 
     equipment covered by the lease.
       ``(2) Program to support innovative leasing arrangements.--
       ``(A) Authority.--A grantee may use assistance provided 
     under this chapter to enter into a capital lease if--
       ``(i) the rolling stock or related equipment covered under 
     the lease is eligible for capital assistance under this 
     chapter; and
       ``(ii) there is or will be no Federal interest in the 
     rolling stock or related equipment covered under the lease as 
     of the date on which the lease takes effect.
       ``(B) Grantee requirements.--A grantee that enters into a 
     capital lease shall--
       ``(i) maintain an inventory of the rolling stock or related 
     equipment acquired under the lease; and
       ``(ii) maintain on the accounting records of the grantee 
     the liability of the grantee under the lease.
       ``(C) Eligible lease costs.--The costs for which a grantee 
     may use assistance under this chapter, with respect to a 
     capital lease, include--
       ``(i) the cost of the rolling stock or related equipment;
       ``(ii) associated financing costs, including interest, 
     legal fees, and financial advisor fees;
       ``(iii) ancillary costs such as delivery and installation 
     charges; and
       ``(iv) maintenance costs.
       ``(D) Terms.--A grantee shall negotiate the terms of any 
     lease agreement that the grantee enters into.
       ``(E) Applicability of procurement requirements.--
       ``(i) Lease requirements.--Part 639 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and 
     implementing guidance applicable to leasing shall not apply 
     to a capital lease.
       ``(ii) Buy america.--The requirements under section 5323(j) 
     shall apply to a capital lease.
       ``(3) Incentive program for capital leasing of rolling 
     stock.--
       ``(A) Authority.--The Secretary shall carry out an 
     incentive program for capital leasing of rolling stock 
     (referred to in this paragraph as the `program').
       ``(B) Selection of participants.--
       ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall select not less than 
     6 grantees to participate in the program, which shall be--

       ``(I) geographically diverse; and
       ``(II) evenly distributed among grantees in accordance with 
     clause (ii).

       ``(ii) Population size.--In selecting an even distribution 
     of grantees under clause (i)(II), the Secretary shall select 
     not less than--

       ``(I) 2 grantees that serve rural areas;
       ``(II) 2 grantees that serve urbanized areas with a 
     population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined 
     by the Bureau of the Census; and
       ``(III) 2 grantees that serve urbanized areas with a 
     population of 200,000 or more individuals, as determined by 
     the Bureau of the Census.

       ``(iii) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive a requirement 
     under clause (ii) if an insufficient number of eligible 
     grantees of a particular population size apply to participate 
     in the program.
       ``(C) Participant requirements.--
       ``(i) In general.--A grantee that participates in the 
     program shall--

       ``(I) enter into a capital lease for a period of not less 
     than 5 years; and
       ``(II) replace not less than \1/4\ of the grantee's fleet 
     through the capital lease.

       ``(ii) Vehicle requirements.--The vehicles replaced under 
     clause (i)(II), with respect to the fleet as constituted on 
     the day before the date on which the capital lease is entered 
     into, shall--

       ``(I) be the oldest vehicles in the fleet; or
       ``(II) produce the highest quantity of direct greenhouse 
     gas emissions relative to the other vehicles in the fleet, as 
     determined by the Administrator of the Environmental 
     Protection Agency.

       ``(iii) Waiver of federal interest requirements.--If a 
     grantee participating in the program seeks to replace 
     vehicles that have a remaining Federal interest, the 
     Secretary shall--

       ``(I) evaluate the economic and environmental benefits of 
     waiving the Federal interest, as demonstrated by the grantee;
       ``(II) if the grantee demonstrates a net economic or 
     environmental benefit, grant an early disposition of the 
     vehicles; and
       ``(III) publish each evaluation and final determination of 
     the Secretary under this clause in a conspicuous location on 
     the website of the Federal Transit Administration.

       ``(D) Participant benefit.--During the period during which 
     a capital lease described in subparagraph (C)(i)(I), entered 
     into by a grantee participating in the program, is in effect, 
     the limit on the Government share of operating expenses under 
     subsection (d)(2) of section 5307, subsection (d)(2) of 
     section 5310, or subsection (g)(2) of section 5311 shall not 
     apply with respect to any grant awarded to the grantee under 
     the applicable section.
       ``(E) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 3 years after 
     the date on which a grantee enters into a capital lease under 
     the program, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a 
     report that contains--
       ``(i) an evaluation of the overall costs and benefits of 
     leasing rolling stock;
       ``(ii) a cost comparison of leasing versus buying rolling 
     stock;
       ``(iii) a comparison of the expected short-term and long-
     term maintenance costs of leasing versus buying rolling 
     stock; and
       ``(iv) a projected budget showing the changes in overall 
     operating and capital expenses due to the capital lease that 
     the grantee entered into under the program.
       ``(4) Incentive program for capital leasing of certain zero 
     emission vehicle components.--
       ``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph--
       ``(i) the term `removable power source'--

       ``(I) means a power source that is separately installed in, 
     and removable from, a zero emission vehicle; and
       ``(II) may include a battery, a fuel cell, an ultra-
     capacitor, or other advanced power source used in a zero 
     emission vehicle; and

       ``(ii) the term `zero emission vehicle' has the meaning 
     given the term in section 5339(c).
       ``(B) Leased power sources.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of law, for purposes of this subsection, the cost 
     of a removable power source that is necessary for the 
     operation of a zero emission vehicle shall not be treated as 
     part of the cost of the vehicle if the removable power source 
     is acquired using a capital lease.
       ``(C) Eligible capital lease.--A grantee may acquire a 
     removable power source by itself through a capital lease.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Table of sections.--The table of sections for chapter 
     53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
     after the item relating to section 5315 the following:

``5316. Innovative procurement.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 5325(e)(2) of title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``this 
     subsection'' the following: ``, section 5316,''.

     SEC. 21012. HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING.

       Section 5322 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), in the paragraph heading, by striking 
     ``Program established'' and inserting ``In general'';
       (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
       (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
       ``(2) Programs.--A program eligible for assistance under 
     subsection (a) shall--
       ``(A) provide skills training, on-the-job training, and 
     work-based learning;
       ``(B) offer career pathways that support the movement from 
     initial or short-term employment opportunities to sustainable 
     careers;
       ``(C) address current or projected workforce shortages;
       ``(D) replicate successful workforce development models; or
       ``(E) respond to such other workforce needs as the 
     Secretary determines appropriate.'';
       (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
       (i) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following:

       ``(I) give priority to minorities, women, individuals with 
     disabilities, veterans, low-income populations, and other 
     underserved populations.''; and

       (E) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(4) Coordination.--A recipient of assistance under this 
     subsection shall--
       ``(A) identify the workforce needs and commensurate 
     training needs at the local level in coordination with 
     entities such as local employers, local public transportation 
     operators, labor union organizations, workforce development 
     boards, State workforce agencies, State apprenticeship 
     agencies (where applicable), university transportation 
     centers, community colleges, and community-based 
     organizations representing minorities, women, disabled 
     individuals, veterans, and low-income populations; and
       ``(B) to the extent practicable, conduct local training 
     programs in coordination with existing local training 
     programs supported by the Secretary, the Department of Labor 
     (including registered apprenticeship programs), and the 
     Department of Education.
       ``(5) Program outcomes.--A recipient of assistance under 
     this subsection shall demonstrate outcomes for any program 
     that includes skills training, on-the-job training, and work-
     based learning, including--
       ``(A) the impact on reducing public transportation 
     workforce shortages in the area served;
       ``(B) the diversity of training participants;

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       ``(C) the number of participants obtaining certifications 
     or credentials required for specific types of employment;
       ``(D) employment outcomes, including job placement, job 
     retention, and wages, using performance metrics established 
     in consultation with the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor 
     and consistent with metrics used by programs under the 
     Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et 
     seq.); and
       ``(E) to the extent practical, evidence that the program 
     did not preclude workers who are participating in skills 
     training, on-the-job training, and work-based learning from 
     being referred to, or hired on, projects funded under this 
     chapter without regard to the length of time of their 
     participation in the program.''; and
       (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (4) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(4) Use for technical assistance.--The Secretary may use 
     not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available to 
     carry out this section to provide technical assistance for 
     activities and programs developed, conducted, and overseen 
     under this subsection.
       ``(5) Availability of amounts.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not more than 0.5 percent of the amounts 
     made available to a recipient under sections 5307, 5337, and 
     5339 is available for expenditure by the recipient, with the 
     approval of the Secretary, to pay not more than 80 percent of 
     the cost of eligible activities under this subsection.
       ``(B) Existing programs.--A recipient may use amounts made 
     available under paragraph (A) to carry out existing local 
     education and training programs for public transportation 
     employees supported by the Secretary, the Department of 
     Labor, or the Department of Education.''.

     SEC. 21013. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

       Section 5323 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (j)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (C) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(C) when procuring rolling stock (including train 
     control, communication, and traction power equipment, and 
     rolling stock prototypes) under this chapter--
       ``(i) the cost of components and subcomponents produced in 
     the United States--

       ``(I) for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, is more than 60 
     percent of the cost of all components of the rolling stock;
       ``(II) for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, is more than 65 
     percent of the cost of all components of the rolling stock; 
     and
       ``(III) for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year 
     thereafter, is more than 70 percent of the cost of all 
     components of the rolling stock; and

       ``(ii) final assembly of the rolling stock has occurred in 
     the United States; or'';
       (B) by resdesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as 
     paragraphs (7) through (11), respectively;
       (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
       ``(5) Rolling stock frames or car shells.--In carrying out 
     paragraph (2)(C) in the case of a rolling stock procurement 
     receiving assistance under this chapter in which the average 
     cost of a rolling stock vehicle in the procurement is more 
     than $300,000, if rolling stock frames or car shells are not 
     produced in the United States, the Secretary shall include in 
     the calculation of the domestic content of the rolling stock 
     the cost of steel or iron used in the rolling stock frames or 
     car shells if--
       ``(A) all manufacturing processes for the steel or iron 
     occur in the United States; and
       ``(B) the amount of steel or iron used in the rolling stock 
     frames or car shells is significant.
       ``(6) Certification of domestic supply and disclosure.--
       ``(A) Certification of domestic supply.--If the Secretary 
     denies an application for a waiver under paragraph (2), the 
     Secretary shall provide to the applicant a written 
     certification that--
       ``(i) the steel, iron, or manufactured goods, as 
     applicable, (referred to in this subparagraph as the `item') 
     is produced in the United States in a sufficient and 
     reasonably available amount;
       ``(ii) the item produced in the United States is of a 
     satisfactory quality; and
       ``(iii) includes a list of known manufacturers in the 
     United States from which the item can be obtained.
       ``(B) Disclosure.--The Secretary shall disclose the waiver 
     denial and the written certification to the public in an 
     easily identifiable location on the website of the Department 
     of Transportation.'';
       (D) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking 
     ``Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012'' and inserting 
     ``Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015''; and
       (E) by inserting after paragraph (11), as so redesignated, 
     the following:
       ``(12) Production in united states.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, steel and iron may be considered produced in the 
     United States if all the manufacturing processes, except 
     metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel 
     additives, took place in the United States.
       ``(13) Definition of small purchase.--For purposes of 
     determining whether a purchase qualifies for a general public 
     interest waiver under paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection, 
     including under any regulation promulgated under that 
     paragraph, the term `small purchase' means a purchase of not 
     more than $150,000.'';
       (2) in subsection (q)(1), by striking the second sentence; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(s) Value Capture Revenue Eligible for Local Share.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a recipient of 
     assistance under this chapter may use the revenue generated 
     from value capture financing mechanisms as local matching 
     funds for capital projects and operating costs eligible under 
     this chapter.
       ``(t) Value Engineering.--Nothing in this chapter shall be 
     construed to authorize the Secretary to mandate the use of 
     value engineering in projects funded under this chapter.''.

     SEC. 21014. PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT.

       Section 5327 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 5338(i)'' and 
     inserting ``section 5338(h)''; and
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``section 5338(i)'' and inserting ``section 
     5338(h)''; and
       (ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
       ``(2) a requirement that oversight--
       ``(A) begin during the project development phase of a 
     project, unless the Secretary finds it more appropriate to 
     begin the oversight during another phase of the project, to 
     maximize the transportation benefits and cost savings 
     associated with project management oversight; and
       ``(B) be limited to quarterly reviews of compliance by the 
     recipient with the project management plan approved under 
     subsection (b) unless the Secretary finds that the recipient 
     requires more frequent oversight because the recipient has, 
     for 2 consecutive quarterly reviews, failed to meet the 
     requirements of such plan and the project is at risk of going 
     over budget or becoming behind schedule; and
       ``(3) a process for recipients that the Secretary has found 
     require more frequent oversight to return to quarterly 
     reviews for purposes of paragraph (2)(B).''.

     SEC. 21015. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 5329 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); 
     and
       (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
       ``(D) minimum safety standards to ensure the safe operation 
     of public transportation systems that--
       ``(i) are not related to performance standards for public 
     transportation vehicles developed under subparagraph (C); and
       ``(ii) to the extent practicable, take into consideration--

       ``(I) relevant recommendations of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board;
       ``(II) best practices standards developed by the public 
     transportation industry;
       ``(III) any minimum safety standards or performance 
     criteria being implemented across the public transportation 
     industry; and
       ``(IV) any additional information that the Secretary 
     determines necessary and appropriate; and'';

       (2) in subsection (f)(2), by inserting after ``public 
     transportation system of a recipient'' the following: ``or 
     the public transportation industry generally'';
       (3) in subsection (g)(1), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A), by striking ``an eligible State, as defined 
     in subsection (e),'' and inserting ``a recipient''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) FOIA Exemption.--
       ``(1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `covered 
     record'--
       ``(A) means any record that the Secretary obtains under a 
     provision of, or regulation or order under, this section that 
     relates to the establishment, implementation, or modification 
     of a public transportation agency safety plan; and
       ``(B) includes a public transportation agency's analysis of 
     its safety risks and its statement of the mitigation measures 
     with which it will address those risks.
       ``(2) Exemption.--Except as necessary for the Secretary or 
     another Federal agency to enforce or carry out any provision 
     of Federal law, any part of any covered record is exempt from 
     the requirements of section 552 of title 5 if the covered 
     record is--
       ``(A) supplied to the Secretary pursuant to the review or 
     audit of a public transportation agency safety plan; or
       ``(B) made available for inspection and copying by an 
     officer, employee, or agent of the Secretary pursuant to a 
     public transportation agency safety plan.
       ``(3) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the 
     Secretary may disclose any part of a covered record comprised 
     of facts otherwise available to the public if, in the 
     Secretary's sole discretion, the Secretary determines that 
     disclosure would be consistent

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     with the confidentiality needed for a public transportation 
     agency safety plan.
       ``(4) Discretionary prohibition of disclosure.--The 
     Secretary may prohibit the public disclosure of risk analyses 
     or risk mitigation analyses that the Secretary has obtained 
     under other provisions of, or regulations or orders under, 
     this chapter if the Secretary determines that the prohibition 
     of public disclosure is necessary to promote public 
     transportation safety.''.
       (b) Review of Public Transportation Safety Standards.--
       (1) Review required.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall commence a review 
     of the safety standards and protocols used in rail fixed 
     guideway public transportation systems in the United States 
     that examines the efficacy of existing standards and 
     protocols.
       (B) Contents of review.--In conducting the review under 
     this paragraph, the Secretary shall review--
       (i) minimum safety performance standards developed by the 
     public transportation industry;
       (ii) safety performance standards, practices, or protocols 
     in use by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, 
     including--

       (I) written emergency plans and procedures for passenger 
     evacuations;
       (II) training programs to ensure public transportation 
     personnel compliance and readiness in emergency situations;
       (III) coordination plans with local emergency responders 
     having jurisdiction over a rail fixed guideway public 
     transportation system, including--

       (aa) emergency preparedness training, drills, and 
     familiarization programs for those first responders; and
       (bb) the scheduling of regular field exercises to ensure 
     appropriate response and effective radio and public safety 
     communications;

       (IV) maintenance, testing, and inspection programs to 
     ensure the proper functioning of--

       (aa) tunnel, station, and vehicle ventilation systems;
       (bb) signal and train control systems, track, mechanical 
     systems, and other infrastructure; and
       (cc) other systems as necessary;

       (V) certification requirements for train and bus operators 
     and control center employees;
       (VI) consensus-based standards, practices, or protocols 
     available to the public transportation industry; and
       (VII) any other standards, practices, or protocols the 
     Secretary determines appropriate; and

       (iii) vehicle safety standards, practices, or protocols in 
     use by public transportation systems, concerning--

       (I) bus design and the workstation of bus operators, as it 
     relates to--

       (aa) the reduction of blindspots that contribute to 
     accidents involving pedestrians; and
       (bb) protecting bus operators from the risk of assault; and

       (II) scheduling fixed route bus service with adequate time 
     and access for operators to use restroom facilities.

       (2) Evaluation.--After conducting the review under 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with 
     representatives of the public transportation industry, 
     evaluate the need to establish Federal minimum public 
     transportation safety standards, including--
       (A) standards governing worker safety;
       (B) standards for the operation of signals, track, on-track 
     equipment, mechanical systems, and control systems; and
       (C) any other areas the Secretary, in consultation with the 
     public transportation industry, determines require further 
     evaluation.
       (3) Report.--Upon completing the review and evaluation 
     required under paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and not 
     later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, 
     the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the of House of 
     Representatives a report that includes--
       (A) findings based on the review conducted under paragraph 
     (1);
       (B) the outcome of the evaluation conducted under paragraph 
     (2);
       (C) a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the 
     safety of the public transportation industry, including 
     recommendations for legislative changes where applicable; and
       (D) actions that the Secretary will take to address the 
     recommendations provided under subparagraph (C), including, 
     if necessary, the establishment of Federal minimum public 
     transportation safety standards.

     SEC. 21016. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR GRANTS.

       Section 5337 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
       ``(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized or made 
     available for a fiscal year under section 5338(a)(2)(L)--
       ``(A) $100,000,000 shall be made available in accordance 
     with this subsection; and
       ``(B) 97.15 percent of the remainder shall be apportioned 
     to recipients in accordance with this subsection.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``the provisions of'' 
     before ``section 5336(b)(1)'';
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 5338(a)(2)(I), 
     2.85 percent'' and inserting ``section 5338(a)(2)(L), the 
     remainder after the application of subsection (c)(1)''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Use of funds.--Amounts apportioned under this 
     subsection may be used for any project that is an eligible 
     project under subsection (b)(1).''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(e) Government Share of Costs.--
       ``(1) Capital projects.--A grant for a capital project 
     under this section shall be for 80 percent of the net project 
     cost of the project. The recipient may provide additional 
     local matching amounts.
       ``(2) Remaining costs.--The remainder of the net project 
     costs shall be provided from an undistributed cash surplus, a 
     replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new 
     capital.''.

     SEC. 21017. AUTHORIZATIONS.

       Section 5338 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by 
     division G, is amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 5338. Authorizations

       ``(a) Grants.--
       ``(1) In general.--There shall be available from the Mass 
     Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out 
     sections 5305, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5312, 5314, 5318, 5322(b), 
     5322(d), 5335, 5337, 5339, and 5340, section 20005(b) of the 
     Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, and section 
     21007(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015--
       ``(A) $9,184,747,400 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(B) $9,380,039,349 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(C) $9,685,745,744 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(D) $10,101,051,238 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(E) $10,351,763,806 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(F) $10,609,442,553 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(2) Allocation of funds.--Of the amounts made available 
     under paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) $132,020,000 for fiscal year 2016, $134,934,342 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $138,004,098 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $141,328,616 for fiscal year 2019, $144,893,631 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $148,557,701 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     available to carry out section 5305;
       ``(B) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 20005(b) of the 
     Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012;
       ``(C) $4,538,905,700 for fiscal year 2016, $4,639,102,043 
     for fiscal year 2017, $4,794,641,615 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $4,975,879,158 for fiscal year 2019, $5,101,395,710 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $5,230,399,804 for fiscal year 2021 
     shall be allocated in accordance with section 5336 to provide 
     financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307;
       ``(D) $263,466,000 for fiscal year 2016, $269,282,012 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $275,408,178 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $288,264,292 for fiscal year 2019, $295,535,759 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $303,009,267 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     available to provide financial assistance for services for 
     the enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with 
     disabilities under section 5310;
       ``(E) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available for the pilot program for innovative 
     coordinated access and mobility under section 21007(b) of the 
     Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015;
       ``(F) $619,956,000 for fiscal year 2016, $633,641,529 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $648,056,873 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $678,308,311 for fiscal year 2019, $695,418,638 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $713,004,385 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     available to provide financial assistance for rural areas 
     under section 5311, of which not less than--
       ``(i) $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 5311(c)(1); and
       ``(ii) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 5311(c)(2);
       ``(G) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 5312, of which--
       ``(i) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5312(e); and
       ``(ii) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 5312(h);
       ``(H) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5314;
       ``(I) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available for bus testing under section 5318;
       ``(J) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available for the national transit institute under 
     section 5322(d);
       ``(K) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5335;
       ``(L) $2,428,342,500 for fiscal year 2016, $2,479,740,661 
     for fiscal year 2017, $2,533,879,761 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $2,592,511,924 for fiscal year 2019, $2,655,385,537 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $2,720,006,127 for fiscal year 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5337;
       ``(M) $430,794,600 for fiscal year 2016, $440,304,391 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $495,321,316 for

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     fiscal year 2018, $585,851,498 for fiscal year 2019, 
     $605,422,352 for fiscal year 2020, and $625,536,993 for 
     fiscal year 2021 shall be available for the bus and bus 
     facilities program under section 5339(a);
       ``(N) $180,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017, 
     $185,000,000 for fiscal year 2018, and $190,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2019 through 2021 shall be available for bus 
     and bus facilities competitive grants under section 5339(b) 
     and no or low emission grants under section 5339(c), of which 
     $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 shall 
     be available to carry out section 5339(c);
       ``(O) $533,262,600 for fiscal year 2016, $545,034,372 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $557,433,904 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $586,907,438 for fiscal year 2019, $601,712,178 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $616,928,276 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     allocated in accordance with section 5340 to provide 
     financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307 
     and rural areas under section 5311; and
       ``(P) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5322(b).
       ``(b) Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment 
     Program.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
     out section 5312, other than subsections (e) and (h) of that 
     section, $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021.
       ``(c) Technical Assistance and Standards Development.--
     There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 
     5314, $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
       ``(d) Human Resources and Training.--There are authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a), (b), (c), 
     and (e) of section 5322, $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
     2016 through 2021.
       ``(e) Emergency Relief Program.--There are authorized to be 
     appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 
     5324.
       ``(f) Capital Investment Grants.--There are authorized to 
     be appropriated to carry out section 5309 of this title and 
     section 21006(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 
     2015, $2,301,785,760 for fiscal year 2016, $2,352,597,681 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $2,406,119,278 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $2,464,082,691 for fiscal year 2019, $2,526,239,177 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $2,590,122,713 for fiscal year 2021, of 
     which $276,214,291 for fiscal year 2016, $282,311,722 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $288,734,313 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $295,689,923 for fiscal year 2019, $303,148,701 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $310,814,726 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     available to carry out section 21006(b) of the Federal Public 
     Transportation Act of 2015.
       ``(g) Administration.--
       ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     to carry out section 5334, $115,016,543 for fiscal year 2016, 
     $117,555,533 for fiscal year 2017, $120,229,921 for fiscal 
     year 2018, $123,126,260 for fiscal year 2019, $126,232,120 
     for fiscal year 2020, and $129,424,278 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(2) Section 5329.--Of the amounts authorized to be 
     appropriated under paragraph (1), not less than $8,000,000 
     for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 shall be available 
     to carry out section 5329.
       ``(3) Section 5326.--Of the amounts made available under 
     paragraph (2), not less than $2,000,000 for each of fiscal 
     years 2016 through 2021 shall be available to carry out 
     section 5326.
       ``(h) Oversight.--
       ``(1) In general.--Of the amounts made available to carry 
     out this chapter for a fiscal year, the Secretary may use not 
     more than the following amounts for the activities described 
     in paragraph (2):
       ``(A) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5305.
       ``(B) 0.75 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5307.
       ``(C) 1 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5309.
       ``(D) 1 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 601 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement 
     Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-432; 126 Stat. 4968).
       ``(E) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5310.
       ``(F) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5311.
       ``(G) 1 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5337, of which not less than 0.25 percent shall be 
     available to carry out section 5329.
       ``(H) 0.75 percent of amounts made available to carry out 
     section 5339.
       ``(2) Activities.--The activities described in this 
     paragraph are as follows:
       ``(A) Activities to oversee the construction of a major 
     capital project.
       ``(B) Activities to review and audit the safety and 
     security, procurement, management, and financial compliance 
     of a recipient or subrecipient of funds under this chapter.
       ``(C) Activities to provide technical assistance generally, 
     and to provide technical assistance to correct deficiencies 
     identified in compliance reviews and audits carried out under 
     this section.
       ``(3) Government share of costs.--The Government shall pay 
     the entire cost of carrying out a contract under this 
     subsection.
       ``(4) Availability of certain funds.--Funds made available 
     under paragraph (1)(C) shall be made available to the 
     Secretary before allocating the funds appropriated to carry 
     out any project under a full funding grant agreement.
       ``(i) Grants as Contractual Obligations.--
       ``(1) Grants financed from highway trust fund.--A grant or 
     contract that is approved by the Secretary and financed with 
     amounts made available from the Mass Transit Account of the 
     Highway Trust Fund pursuant to this section is a contractual 
     obligation of the Government to pay the Government share of 
     the cost of the project.
       ``(2) Grants financed from general fund.--A grant or 
     contract that is approved by the Secretary and financed with 
     amounts appropriated in advance from the General Fund of the 
     Treasury pursuant to this section is a contractual obligation 
     of the Government to pay the Government share of the cost of 
     the project only to the extent that amounts are appropriated 
     for such purpose by an Act of Congress.
       ``(j) Availability of Amounts.--Amounts made available by 
     or appropriated under this section shall remain available 
     until expended.''.

     SEC. 21018. GRANTS FOR BUS AND BUS FACILITIES.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States 
     Code, as amended by division G, is amended by striking 
     section 5339 and inserting the following:

     ``Sec. 5339. Grants for bus and bus facilities

       ``(a) Formula Grants.--
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(A) the term `low or no emission vehicle' has the meaning 
     given that term in subsection (c)(1);
       ``(B) the term `State' means a State of the United States; 
     and
       ``(C) the term `territory' means the District of Columbia, 
     Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American 
     Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.
       ``(2) General authority.--The Secretary may make grants 
     under this subsection to assist eligible recipients described 
     in paragraph (4)(A) in financing capital projects--
       ``(A) to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and 
     related equipment, including technological changes or 
     innovations to modify low or no emissions vehicles or 
     facilities; and
       ``(B) to construct bus-related facilities.
       ``(3) Grant requirements.--The requirements of--
       ``(A) section 5307 shall apply to recipients of grants made 
     in urbanized areas under this subsection; and
       ``(B) section 5311 shall apply to recipients of grants made 
     in rural areas under this subsection.
       ``(4) Eligible recipients and subrecipients.--
       ``(A) Recipients.--Eligible recipients under this 
     subsection are--
       ``(i) designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed 
     route bus operators; or
       ``(ii) State or local governmental entities that operate 
     fixed route bus service.
       ``(B) Subrecipients.--A recipient that receives a grant 
     under this subsection may allocate amounts of the grant to 
     subrecipients that are public agencies or private nonprofit 
     organizations engaged in public transportation.
       ``(5) Distribution of grant funds.--Funds allocated under 
     section 5338(a)(2)(M) shall be distributed as follows:
       ``(A) National distribution.--$103,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal years 2016 through 2021 shall be allocated to all 
     States and territories, with each State receiving $2,000,000 
     for each such fiscal year and each territory receiving 
     $500,000 for each such fiscal year.
       ``(B) Distribution using population and service factors.--
     The remainder of the funds not otherwise distributed under 
     subparagraph (A) shall be allocated pursuant to the formula 
     set forth in section 5336 other than subsection (b).
       ``(6) Transfers of apportionments.--
       ``(A) Transfer flexibility for national distribution 
     funds.--The Governor of a State may transfer any part of the 
     State's apportionment under paragraph (5)(A) to supplement 
     amounts apportioned to the State under section 5311(c) of 
     this title or amounts apportioned to urbanized areas under 
     subsections (a) and (c) of section 5336 of this title.
       ``(B) Transfer flexibility for population and service 
     factors funds.--The Governor of a State may expend in an 
     urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 any 
     amounts apportioned under paragraph (5)(B) that are not 
     allocated to designated recipients in urbanized areas with a 
     population of 200,000 or more.
       ``(7)  Government share of costs.--
       ``(A) Capital projects.--A grant for a capital project 
     under this subsection shall be for 80 percent of the net 
     capital costs of the project. A recipient of a grant under 
     this subsection may provide additional local matching 
     amounts.
       ``(B) Remaining costs.--The remainder of the net project 
     cost shall be provided--
       ``(i) in cash from non-Government sources other than 
     revenues from providing public transportation services;
       ``(ii) from revenues derived from the sale of advertising 
     and concessions;
       ``(iii) from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement 
     or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital;
       ``(iv) from amounts received under a service agreement with 
     a State or local social

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     service agency or private social service organization; or
       ``(v) from revenues generated from value capture financing 
     mechanisms.
       ``(8) Period of availability to recipients.--Amounts made 
     available under this subsection may be obligated by a 
     recipient for 3 fiscal years after the fiscal year in which 
     the amount is apportioned. Not later than 30 days after the 
     end of the 3-fiscal-year period described in the preceding 
     sentence, any amount that is not obligated on the last day of 
     that period shall be added to the amount that may be 
     apportioned under this subsection in the next fiscal year.
       ``(b) Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Grants.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may make grants under this 
     subsection to designated recipients to assist in the 
     financing of bus and bus facilities capital projects, 
     including--
       ``(A) replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing, or leasing 
     buses or related equipment; and
       ``(B) rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing, or leasing 
     bus-related facilities.
       ``(2) Grant considerations.--In making grants under this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall consider the age and 
     condition of buses, bus fleets, related equipment, and bus-
     related facilities.
       ``(3) Statewide applications.--A State may submit a 
     statewide application on behalf of a public agency or private 
     nonprofit organization engaged in public transportation in 
     rural areas or other areas for which the State allocates 
     funds. The submission of a statewide application shall not 
     preclude the submission and consideration of any application 
     under this subsection from other eligible recipients in an 
     urbanized area in a State.
       ``(4) Requirements for the secretary.--The Secretary 
     shall--
       ``(A) disclose all metrics and evaluation procedures to be 
     used in considering grant applications under this subsection 
     upon issuance of the notice of funding availability in the 
     Federal Register; and
       ``(B) publish a summary of final scores for selected 
     projects, metrics, and other evaluations used in awarding 
     grants under this subsection in the Federal Register.
       ``(5) Rural projects.--Not less 10 percent of the amounts 
     made available under this subsection in a fiscal year shall 
     be distributed to projects in rural areas.
       ``(6) Grant requirements.--
       ``(A) In general.--A grant under this subsection shall be 
     subject to the requirements of--
       ``(i) section 5307 for recipients of grants made in 
     urbanized areas; and
       ``(ii) section 5311 for recipients of grants made in rural 
     areas.
       ``(B) Government share of costs.--The Government share of 
     the cost of an eligible project carried out under this 
     subsection shall not exceed 80 percent.
       ``(7) Availability of funds.--Any amounts made available to 
     carry out this subsection--
       ``(A) shall remain available for 2 fiscal years after the 
     fiscal year for which the amount is made available; and
       ``(B) that remain unobligated at the end of the period 
     described in subparagraph (A) shall be added to the amount 
     made available to an eligible project in the following fiscal 
     year.
       ``(8) Limitation.--Of the amounts made available under this 
     subsection, not more than 15 percent may be awarded to a 
     single grantee.
       ``(c) Low or No Emission Grants.--
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(A) the term `direct carbon emissions' means the quantity 
     of direct greenhouse gas emissions from a vehicle, as 
     determined by the Administrator of the Environmental 
     Protection Agency;
       ``(B) the term `eligible project' means a project or 
     program of projects in an eligible area for--
       ``(i) acquiring low or no emission vehicles;
       ``(ii) leasing low or no emission vehicles;
       ``(iii) acquiring low or no emission vehicles with a leased 
     power source;
       ``(iv) constructing facilities and related equipment for 
     low or no emission vehicles;
       ``(v) leasing facilities and related equipment for low or 
     no emission vehicles;
       ``(vi) constructing new public transportation facilities to 
     accommodate low or no emission vehicles; or
       ``(vii) rehabilitating or improving existing public 
     transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission 
     vehicles;
       ``(C) the term `leased power source' means a removable 
     power source, as defined in paragraph (4)(A) of section 
     5316(c), that is made available through a capital lease under 
     that section;
       ``(D) the term `low or no emission bus' means a bus that is 
     a low or no emission vehicle;
       ``(E) the term `low or no emission vehicle' means--
       ``(i) a passenger vehicle used to provide public 
     transportation that the Secretary determines sufficiently 
     reduces energy consumption or harmful emissions, including 
     direct carbon emissions, when compared to a comparable 
     standard vehicle; or
       ``(ii) a zero emission vehicle used to provide public 
     transportation;
       ``(F) the term `recipient' means a designated recipient, a 
     local governmental authority, or a State that receives a 
     grant under this subsection for an eligible project; and
       ``(G) the term `zero emission vehicle' means a low or no 
     emission vehicle that produces no carbon or particulate 
     matter.
       ``(2) General authority.--The Secretary may make grants to 
     recipients to finance eligible projects under this 
     subsection.
       ``(3) Grant requirements.--
       ``(A) In general.--A grant under this subsection shall be 
     subject to the requirements of section 5307.
       ``(B) Government share of costs for certain projects.--
     Section 5323(i) applies to eligible projects carried out 
     under this subsection, unless the recipient requests a lower 
     grant percentage.
       ``(C) Combination of funding sources.--
       ``(i) Combination permitted.--An eligible project carried 
     out under this subsection may receive funding under section 
     5307 or any other provision of law.
       ``(ii) Government share.--Nothing in this subparagraph 
     shall be construed to alter the Government share required 
     under paragraph (7), section 5307, or any other provision of 
     law.
       ``(4) Competitive process.--The Secretary shall--
       ``(A) not later than 30 days after the date on which 
     amounts are made available for obligation under this 
     subsection for a full fiscal year, solicit grant applications 
     for eligible projects on a competitive basis; and
       ``(B) award a grant under this subsection based on the 
     solicitation under subparagraph (A) not later than the 
     earlier of--
       ``(i) 75 days after the date on which the solicitation 
     expires; or
       ``(ii) the end of the fiscal year in which the Secretary 
     solicited the grant applications.
       ``(5) Consideration.--In awarding grants under this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall only consider eligible 
     projects relating to the acquisition or leasing of low or no 
     emission buses that--
       ``(A) make greater reductions in energy consumption and 
     harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, than 
     comparable standard buses or other low or no emission buses; 
     and
       ``(B) are part of a long-term integrated fleet management 
     plan for the recipient.
       ``(6) Availability of funds.--Any amounts made available to 
     carry out this subsection--
       ``(A) shall remain available to an eligible project for 2 
     fiscal years after the fiscal year for which the amount is 
     made available; and
       ``(B) that remain unobligated at the end of the period 
     described in subparagraph (A) shall be added to the amount 
     made available to an eligible project in the following fiscal 
     year.
       ``(7) Government share of costs.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of an 
     eligible project carried out under this subsection shall not 
     exceed 80 percent.
       ``(B) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share of the cost 
     of an eligible project carried out under this subsection may 
     be derived from in-kind contributions.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of 
     sections for chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking the item relating to section 5339 and 
     inserting the following:

``5339. Grants for bus and bus facilities.''.

     SEC. 21019. SALARY OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR.

       (a) In General.--Section 5313 of title 5, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``Federal Transit Administrator.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 5314 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Transit 
     Administrator.''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period 
     beginning on or after the first day of the first fiscal year 
     beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 21020. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Chapter 53 of Title 49, United States Code.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (A) by striking section 5319;
       (B) in section 5325--
       (i) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``at least two''; and
       (ii) in subsection (h), by striking ``Federal Public 
     Transportation Act of 2012'' and inserting ``Federal Public 
     Transportation Act of 2015'';
       (C) in section 5336--
       (i) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (h)(4)'' 
     and inserting ``subsection (h)(5)''; and
       (ii) in subsection (h), as amended by division G--

       (I) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

       ``(1) $30,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be set aside 
     to carry out section 5307(h);''; and

       (II) in paragraph (3), by striking ``1.5 percent'' and 
     inserting ``2 percent''; and

       (D) in section 5340(b), by striking ``section 
     5338(b)(2)(M)'' and inserting ``section 5338(a)(2)(O)''.
       (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections for chapter 
     53 of title 49, United States

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     Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 
     5319 and inserting the following:

``[5319. Repealed.]''.
       (b) Chapter 105 of Title 49, United States Code.--Section 
     10501(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``section 5302(a)'' 
     and inserting ``section 5302''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (B)--

       (i) by striking ``mass transportation'' and inserting 
     ``public transportation''; and
       (ii) by striking ``section 5302(a)'' and inserting 
     ``section 5302''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``mass 
     transportation'' and inserting ``public transportation''.

DIVISION C--COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 
                                  2015

     SEC. 31001. SHORT TITLE.

       This division may be cited as the ``Comprehensive 
     Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.''

     SEC. 31002. REFERENCES TO TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this 
     division an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the 
     reference shall be considered to be made to a section or 
     other provision of title 49, United States Code.

     SEC. 31003. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       Subtitle A of title XXXII, sections 33103, 34101(g), 34105, 
     34106, 34107, 34133, 34141, 34202, 34203, 34204, 34205, 
     34206, 34207, 34208, 34211, 34212, 34213, 34214, 34215, 
     subtitles C and D of title XXXIV, and title XXXV take effect 
     on the date of enactment of this Act.

                  TITLE XXXI--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

               Subtitle A--Accelerating Project Delivery

     SEC. 31101. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

     ``Sec. 116. Administrations; acting officers

       ``No person designated to serve as the acting head of an 
     administration in the department of transportation under 
     section 3345 of title 5 may continue to perform the functions 
     and duties of the office if the time limitations in section 
     3346 of that title would prevent the person from continuing 
     to serve in a formal acting capacity.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 115 the following:

``116. Administrations; acting officers.''.

       (c) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall 
     apply to any applicable office with a position designated for 
     a Senate confirmed official.

     SEC. 31102. INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT CENTER.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 3, as amended by 
     sections 31104 and 31106 of this Act, is further amended by 
     adding after section 311 the following:

     ``Sec. 312. Interagency Infrastructure Permitting Improvement 
       Center

       ``(a) In General.--There is established in the Office of 
     the Secretary an Interagency Infrastructure Permitting 
     Improvement Center (referred to in this section as the 
     `Center').
       ``(b) Roles and Responsibilities.--
       ``(1) Governance.--The Center shall report to the chair of 
     the Steering Committee described in paragraph (2) to ensure 
     that the perspectives of all member agencies are represented.
       ``(2) Infrastructure permitting steering committee.--An 
     Infrastructure Permitting Steering Committee (referred to in 
     this section as the `Steering Committee') is established to 
     oversee the work of the Center. The Steering Committee shall 
     be chaired by the Federal Chief Performance Officer in 
     consultation with the Chair of the Council on Environmental 
     Quality and shall be comprised of Deputy-level 
     representatives from the following departments and agencies:
       ``(A) The Department of Defense.
       ``(B) The Department of the Interior.
       ``(C) The Department of Agriculture.
       ``(D) The Department of Commerce.
       ``(E) The Department of Transportation.
       ``(F) The Department of Energy.
       ``(G) The Department of Homeland Security.
       ``(H) The Environmental Protection Agency.
       ``(I) The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
       ``(J) The Department of the Army.
       ``(K) The Department of Housing and Urban Development.
       ``(L) Other agencies the Chair of the Steering Committee 
     invites to participate.
       ``(3) Activities.--The Center shall support the Chair of 
     the Steering Committee and undertake the following:
       ``(A) Coordinate and support implementation of priority 
     reform actions for Federal agency permitting and reviews for 
     areas as defined and identified by the Steering Committee.
       ``(B) Support modernization efforts at Federal agencies and 
     interagency pilots for innovative approaches to the 
     permitting and review of infrastructure projects.
       ``(C) Provide technical assistance and training to field 
     and headquarters staff of Federal agencies on policy changes, 
     innovative approaches to project delivery, and other topics 
     as appropriate.
       ``(D) Identify, develop, and track metrics for timeliness 
     of permit reviews, permit decisions, and project outcomes.
       ``(E) Administer and expand the use of online transparency 
     tools providing for--
       ``(i) tracking and reporting of metrics;
       ``(ii) development and posting of schedules for permit 
     reviews and permit decisions; and
       ``(iii) sharing of best practices related to efficient 
     project permitting and reviews.
       ``(F) Provide reporting to the President on progress toward 
     achieving greater efficiency in permitting decisions and 
     review of infrastructure projects and progress toward 
     achieving better outcomes for communities and the 
     environment.
       ``(G) Meet not less frequently than annually with groups or 
     individuals representing State, Tribal, and local governments 
     that are engaged in the infrastructure permitting process.
       ``(4) Infrastructure sectors covered.--The Center shall 
     support process improvements in the permitting and review of 
     infrastructure projects in the following sectors:
       ``(A) Surface transportation.
       ``(B) Aviation.
       ``(C) Ports and waterways.
       ``(D) Water resource projects.
       ``(E) Renewable energy generation.
       ``(F) Electricity transmission.
       ``(G) Broadband.
       ``(H) Pipelines.
       ``(I) Other sectors, as determined by the Steering 
     Committee.
       ``(c) Performance Measures.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer 
     Protection Act of 2015, the Secretary, in coordination with 
     the heads of other Federal agencies on the Steering Committee 
     with responsibility for the review and approval of 
     infrastructure projects sectors described in subsection 
     (b)(4), shall evaluate and report on--
       ``(A) the progress made toward aligning Federal reviews of 
     such projects and the improvement of project delivery 
     associated with those projects; and
       ``(B) the effectiveness of the Center in achieving 
     reduction of permitting time and project delivery time.
       ``(2) Performance targets.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date on which the Secretary of Transportation establishes 
     performance measures in accordance with paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall establish performance targets relating to 
     each of the measures and standards described in subparagraphs 
     (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the 
     date of enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015 and biennially thereafter, 
     the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives that describes--
       ``(A) the results of the evaluation conducted under 
     paragraph (1); and
       ``(B) the progress towards achieving the targets 
     established under paragraph (2).
       ``(4) Inspector general report.--Not later than 3 years 
     after the date of enactment of the Comprehensive 
     Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015, the 
     Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall 
     submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that describes--
       ``(A) the results of the evaluation conducted under 
     paragraph (1); and
       ``(B) the progress towards achieving the targets 
     established under paragraph (2).''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 
     3, as amended by sections 31104 and 31106 of this Act, is 
     further amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 311 the following:

``312. Interagency Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center.''.

     SEC. 31103. ACCELERATED DECISION-MAKING IN ENVIRONMENTAL 
                   REVIEWS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 3 is amended by 
     inserting after section 304 the following:

     ``Sec. 304a. Accelerated decision-making in environmental 
       reviews

       ``(a) In General.--In preparing a final environmental 
     impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), if the Department of 
     Transportation, when acting as lead agency, modifies the 
     statement in response to comments that are minor and are 
     confined to factual corrections or explanations of why the 
     comments do not warrant additional Departmental response, the 
     Department may write on errata sheets attached to the 
     statement instead of rewriting the draft statement, subject 
     to the condition that the errata sheets--
       ``(1) cite the sources, authorities, or reasons that 
     support the position of the Department; and

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       ``(2) if appropriate, indicate the circumstances that would 
     trigger Departmental reappraisal or further response.
       ``(b) Incorporation.--To the maximum extent practicable, 
     the Department shall expeditiously develop a single document 
     that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a 
     record of decision, unless--
       ``(1) the final environmental impact statement makes 
     substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant 
     to environmental or safety concerns; or
       ``(2) there are significant new circumstances or 
     information relevant to environmental concerns and that bear 
     on the proposed action or the impacts of the proposed 
     action.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 
     3 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
     304 the following:

``304a. Accelerated decision-making in environmental reviews.''.

     SEC. 31104. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ALIGNMENT AND REFORM.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 3 is amended by 
     inserting after section 309 the following:

     ``Sec. 310. Aligning Federal environmental reviews

       ``(a) Coordinated and Concurrent Environmental Reviews.--
     Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015, the Department of Transportation, in coordination with 
     the Steering Committee described in section 312 of this 
     title, shall develop a coordinated and concurrent 
     environmental review and permitting process for 
     transportation projects when initiating an environmental 
     impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) (referred to in this section 
     as `NEPA'). The coordinated and concurrent environmental 
     review and permitting process shall--
       ``(1) ensure that the Department of Transportation and 
     Federal agencies of jurisdiction possess sufficient 
     information early in the review process to determine a 
     statement of a transportation project's purpose and need and 
     range of alternatives for analysis that the lead agency and 
     agencies of jurisdiction will rely upon for concurrent 
     environmental reviews and permitting decisions required for 
     the proposed project;
       ``(2) achieve early concurrence or issue resolution during 
     the NEPA scoping process on the Department of 
     Transportation's statement of a project's purpose and need 
     and during development of the environmental impact statement 
     on the range of alternatives for analysis that the lead 
     agency and agencies of jurisdiction will rely upon for 
     concurrent environmental reviews and permitting decisions 
     required for the proposed project absent circumstances that 
     require reconsideration in order to meet an agency of 
     jurisdiction's legal obligations; and
       ``(3) achieve concurrence or issue resolution in an 
     expedited manner if circumstances arise that require a 
     reconsideration of the purpose and need or range of 
     alternatives considered during any Federal agency's 
     environmental or permitting review in order to meet an agency 
     of jurisdiction's legal obligations.
       ``(b) Environmental Checklist.--The Secretary of 
     Transportation and Federal agencies of jurisdiction likely to 
     have substantive review or approval responsibilities on 
     transportation projects, not later than 90 days after the 
     date of enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015, shall jointly develop a 
     checklist to help project sponsors identify potential 
     natural, cultural, and historic resources in the area of a 
     proposed project. The purpose of the checklist is--
       ``(1) to identify agencies of jurisdiction and cooperating 
     agencies,
       ``(2) to develop the information needed for the purpose and 
     need and alternatives for analysis; and
       ``(3) to improve interagency collaboration to help expedite 
     the permitting process for the lead agency and Federal 
     agencies of jurisdiction.
       ``(c) Interagency Collaboration.--Consistent with Federal 
     environmental statutes and the priority reform actions for 
     Federal agency permitting and reviews defined and identified 
     by the Steering Committee established under section 312, the 
     Secretary shall facilitate annual interagency collaboration 
     sessions at the appropriate jurisdictional level to 
     coordinate business plans and facilitate coordination of 
     workload planning and workforce management. This engagement 
     shall ensure agency staff is fully engaged and utilizing the 
     flexibility of existing regulations, policies, and guidance 
     and identifying additional actions to facilitate high 
     quality, efficient, and targeted environmental reviews and 
     permitting decisions. The sessions and the interagency 
     collaborations they generate shall focus on how to work with 
     State and local transportation entities to improve project 
     planning, siting, and application quality and how to consult 
     and coordinate with relevant stakeholders and Federal, 
     tribal, State, and local representatives early in permitting 
     processes.
       ``(d) Performance Measurement.--Not later than 1 year after 
     the date of enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015, the Secretary of 
     Transportation, in coordination with the Steering Committee 
     established under section 312 of this title, shall establish 
     a program to measure and report on progress towards aligning 
     Federal reviews as outlined in this section.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of 
     subchapter I of chapter 3 is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 309 the following:

``310. Aligning Federal environmental reviews.''.

     SEC. 31105. MULTIMODAL CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS.

       Section 304 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``operating authority'' and inserting 
     ``operating administration or secretarial office'';
       (ii) by inserting ``has expertise but'' before ``is not the 
     lead''; and
       (iii) by inserting ``proposed multimodal'' before 
     ``project'';
       (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
       ``(2) Lead authority.--The term `lead authority' means a 
     Department of Transportation operating administration or 
     secretarial office that has the lead responsibility for a 
     proposed multimodal project.''; and
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``has the meaning given 
     the term in section 139(a) of title 23'' and inserting 
     ``means an action by the Department of Transportation that 
     involves expertise of 1 or more Department of Transportation 
     operating administrations or secretarial offices'';
       (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``under this title'' and 
     inserting ``by the Secretary of Transportation'';
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``a categorical exclusion designated under 
     the implementing regulations or'' and inserting ``categorical 
     exclusions designated under the National Environmental Policy 
     Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) implementing''; and
       (ii) by striking ``other components of the'' and inserting 
     ``a proposed multimodal'';
       (B) by amending paragraphs (1) and (2) to read as follows:
       ``(1) the lead authority makes a preliminary determination 
     on the applicability of a categorical exclusion to a proposed 
     multimodal project and notifies the cooperating authority of 
     its intent to apply the cooperating authority categorical 
     exclusion;
       ``(2) the cooperating authority does not object to the lead 
     authority's preliminary determination of its 
     applicability;'';
       (C) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by inserting ``the lead authority determines that'' 
     before ``the component of''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``proposed multimodal'' before ``project 
     to be covered''; and
       (D) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
       ``(4) the lead authority, with the concurrence of the 
     cooperating authority--
       ``(A) follows implementing regulations or procedures under 
     the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
     et seq.);
       ``(B) determines that the proposed multimodal project does 
     not individually or cumulatively have a significant impact on 
     the environment; and
       ``(C) determines that extraordinary circumstances do not 
     exist that merit additional analysis and documentation in an 
     environmental impact statement or environmental assessment 
     required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
     (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).''; and
       (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
       ``(d) Cooperating Authority Expertise.--A cooperating 
     authority shall provide expertise to the lead authority on 
     aspects of the multimodal project in which the cooperating 
     authority has expertise.''.

     SEC. 31106. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY IN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 3, as amended by 
     section 31104 of this Act, is further amended by inserting 
     after section 310 the following:

     ``Sec. 311. Improving transparency in environmental reviews

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer 
     Protection Act of 2015, the Secretary of Transportation shall 
     establish an online platform and, in coordination with 
     Federal agencies described in subsection (b), issue reporting 
     standards to make publicly available the status and progress 
     with respect to compliance with applicable requirements under 
     the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
     et seq.) and any other Federal approval required under 
     applicable laws for projects and activities requiring an 
     environmental assessment or an environmental impact 
     statement.
       ``(b) Federal Agency Participation.--A Federal agency of 
     jurisdiction over an approval required for a project under 
     applicable laws shall provide information regarding the 
     status and progress of the approval to the online platform, 
     consistent with the standards established under subsection 
     (a).

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       ``(c) Assignment of Responsibilities.--An entity with 
     assigned authority for responsibilities under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), 
     under section 326 or section 327 of title 23 shall be 
     responsible for supplying project development and compliance 
     status for all applicable projects.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of 
     subchapter I of chapter 3, as amended by section 31104 of 
     this Act, is further amended by inserting after the item 
     relating to section 310, the following:

``311. Improving transparency in environmental reviews.''.

     SEC. 31107. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.

       Section 610 of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (d)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(A) 10 percent of the funds apportioned to the State for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 under each of sections 
     104(b)(1), 104(b)(2), and 144; and'';
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2005 through 2009'' and 
     inserting ``2016 through 2021'';
       (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``2005 through 2009'' and 
     inserting ``2016 through 2021''; and
       (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``section 133(d)(3)'' and 
     inserting ``section 133(d)(4)''; and
       (2) in subsection (k), by striking ``2005 through 2009'' 
     and inserting ``2016 through 2021''.

                          Subtitle B--Research

     SEC. 31201. FINDINGS.

       Congress makes the followings findings:
       (1) Federal transportation research planning and 
     coordination--
       (A) should occur within the Office of the Secretary; and
       (B) should be, to the extent practicable, multi-modal and 
     not occur solely within the subagencies of the Department of 
     Transportation.
       (2) Managing a multi-modal research portfolio within the 
     Office of the Secretary will--
       (A) help identify opportunities where research could be 
     applied across modes; and
       (B) prevent duplication of efforts and waste of limited 
     Federal resources.
       (3) An ombudsman for research at the Department of 
     Transportation will--
       (A) give stakeholders a formal opportunity to address 
     concerns;
       (B) ensure unbiased research; and
       (C) improve the overall research products of the 
     Department.
       (4) Increasing transparency of transportation research 
     efforts will--
       (A) build stakeholder confidence in the final product; and
       (B) lead to the improved implementation of research 
     findings.

     SEC. 31202. MODAL RESEARCH PLANS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than June 15 of the year 
     preceding the research fiscal year, the head of each modal 
     administration and joint program office of the Department of 
     Transportation shall submit a comprehensive annual modal 
     research plan to the Assistant Secretary for Research and 
     Technology of the Department of Transportation (referred to 
     in this subtitle as the ``Assistant Secretary'').
       (b) Review.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than October 1 of each year, the 
     Assistant Secretary, for each plan submitted pursuant to 
     subsection (a), shall--
       (A) review the scope of the research; and
       (B)(i) approve the plan; or
       (ii) request that the plan be revised.
       (2) Publications.--Not later than January 30 of each year, 
     the Secretary shall publish each plan that has been approved 
     under paragraph (1)(B)(i) on a public website.
       (3) Rejection of duplicative research efforts.--The 
     Assistant Secretary may not approve any plan submitted by the 
     head of a modal administration or joint program office 
     pursuant to subsection (a) if such plan duplicates the 
     research efforts of any other modal administration.
       (c) Funding Limitations.--No funds may be expended by the 
     Department of Transportation on research that has not 
     previously been approved as part of a modal research plan 
     approved by the Assistant Secretary unless--
       (1) such research is required by an Act of Congress;
       (2) such research was part of a contract that was funded 
     before the date of enactment of this Act; or
       (3) the Secretary of Transportation certifies to Congress 
     that such research is necessary before the approval of a 
     modal research plan.
       (d) Duplicative Research.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no 
     funds may be expended by the Department of Transportation on 
     research projects that the Secretary identifies as 
     duplicative under subsection (b)(3).
       (2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to--
       (A) updates to previously commissioned research;
       (B) research commissioned to carry out an Act of Congress; 
     or
       (C) research commissioned before the date of enactment of 
     this Act.
       (e) Certification.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall annually certify to 
     Congress that--
       (A) each modal research plan has been reviewed; and
       (B) there is no duplication of study for research directed, 
     commissioned, or conducted by the Department of 
     Transportation.
       (2) Corrective action plan.--If the Secretary, after 
     submitting a certification under paragraph (1), identifies 
     duplication of research within the Department of 
     Transportation, the Secretary shall--
       (A) notify Congress of the duplicative research; and
       (B) submit a corrective action plan to Congress that will 
     eliminate such duplicative research.

     SEC. 31203. CONSOLIDATED RESEARCH PROSPECTUS AND STRATEGIC 
                   PLAN.

       (a) Prospectus.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall annually publish, on a 
     public website, a comprehensive prospectus on all research 
     projects conducted by the Department of Transportation, 
     including, to the extent practicable, research funded through 
     University Transportation Centers.
       (2) Contents.--The prospectus published under paragraph (1) 
     shall--
       (A) include the consolidated modal research plans approved 
     under section 1302;
       (B) describe the research objectives, progress, and 
     allocated funds for each research project;
       (C) identify research projects with multi-modal 
     applications;
       (D) specify how relevant modal administrations have 
     assisted, will contribute to, or plan to use the findings 
     from the research projects identified under paragraph (1);
       (E) identify areas in which multiple modal administrations 
     are conducting research projects on similar subjects or 
     subjects which have bearing on multiple modes;
       (F) describe the interagency and cross modal communication 
     and coordination that has occurred to prevent duplication of 
     research efforts within the Department of Transportation;
       (G) indicate how research is being disseminated to improve 
     the efficiency and safety of transportation systems;
       (H) describe how agencies developed their research plans; 
     and
       (I) describe the opportunities for public and stakeholder 
     input.
       (b) Funding Report.--In conjunction with each of the 
     President's annual budget requests under section 1105 of 
     title 31, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit a 
     report to appropriate committees of Congress that describes--
       (1) the amount spent in the last completed fiscal year on 
     transportation research and development; and
       (2) the amount proposed in the current budget for 
     transportation research and development.
       (c) Performance Plans and Reports.--In the plans and 
     reports submitted under sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31, 
     United States Code, the Secretary shall include--
       (1) a summary of the Federal transportation research and 
     development activities for the previous fiscal year in each 
     topic area;
       (2) the amount spent in each topic area;
       (3) a description of the extent to which the research and 
     development is meeting the expectations set forth in 
     subsection (d)(3)(A); and
       (4) any amendments to the strategic plan developed under 
     subsection (d).
       (d) Transportation Research and Development Strategic 
     Plan.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop a 5-year 
     transportation research and development strategic plan to 
     guide future Federal transportation research and development 
     activities.
       (2) Consistency.--The strategic plan developed under 
     paragraph (1) shall be consistent with--
       (A) section 306 of title 5, United States Code;
       (B) sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31, United States Code; 
     and
       (C) any other research and development plan within the 
     Department of Transportation.
       (3) Contents.--The strategic plan developed under paragraph 
     (1) shall--
       (A) describe the primary purposes of the transportation 
     research and development program, which shall include--
       (i) promoting safety;
       (ii) reducing congestion;
       (iii) improving mobility;
       (iv) preserving the existing transportation system;
       (v) improving the durability and extending the life of 
     transportation infrastructure; and
       (vi) improving goods movement;
       (B) for each of the purposes referred to in subparagraph 
     (A), list the primary research and development topics that 
     the Department of Transportation intends to pursue to 
     accomplish that purpose, which may include--
       (i) fundamental research in the physical and natural 
     sciences;
       (ii) applied research;
       (iii) technology research; and
       (iv) social science research intended for each topic; and

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       (C) for each research and development topic--
       (i) identify the anticipated annual funding levels for the 
     period covered by the strategic plan; and
       (ii) include any additional information the Department of 
     Transportation expects to discover at the end of the period 
     covered by the strategic plan as a result of the research and 
     development in that topic area.
       (4) Considerations.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     strategic plan developed under this section--
       (A) reflects input from a wide range of stakeholders;
       (B) includes and integrates the research and development 
     programs of all the Department of Transportation's modal 
     administrations, including aviation, transit, rail, and 
     maritime; and
       (C) takes into account how research and development by 
     other Federal, State, private sector, and nonprofit 
     institutions--
       (i) contributes to the achievement of the purposes 
     identified under paragraph (3)(A); and
       (ii) avoids unnecessary duplication of such efforts.
       (e) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Chapter 5 of title 23.--Chapter 5 of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (A) by striking section 508;
       (B) in the table of contents, by striking the item relating 
     to section 508;
       (C) in section 502--
       (i) in subsection (a)(9), by striking ``transportation 
     research and technology development strategic plan developed 
     under section 508'' and inserting ``transportation research 
     and development strategic plan under section 31203 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015''; and
       (ii) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``transportation 
     research and development strategic plan of the Secretary 
     developed under section 508'' and inserting ``transportation 
     research and development strategic plan under section 31203 
     of the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection 
     Act of 2015''; and
       (D) in section 512(b), by striking ``as part of the 
     transportation research and development strategic plan 
     developed under section 508''.
       (2) Intelligent transportation systems.--Section 5205 of 
     the Intelligent Transportation Systems Act of 1998 (23 U.S.C. 
     502 note) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``as part of the Surface 
     Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan 
     developed under section 508 of title 23, United States Code'' 
     and inserting ``as part of the transportation research and 
     development strategic plan under section 31203 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015''; and
       (B) in subsection (e)(2)(A), by striking ``or the Surface 
     Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan 
     developed under section 508 of title 23, United States Code'' 
     and inserting ``or the transportation research and 
     development strategic plan under section 31203 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015''.
       (3) Intelligent transportation system research.--Subtitle C 
     of title V of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient 
     Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (23 U.S.C. 512 
     note) is amended--
       (A) in section 5305(h)(3)(A), by striking ``the strategic 
     plan under section 508 of title 23, United States Code'' and 
     inserting ``the 5-year transportation research and 
     development strategic plan under section 31203 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015''; and
       (B) in section 5307(c)(2)(A), by striking ``or the surface 
     transportation research and development strategic plan 
     developed under section 508 of title 23, United States Code'' 
     and inserting ``or the 5-year transportation research and 
     development strategic plan under section 31203 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015''.

     SEC. 31204. RESEARCH OMBUDSMAN.

       (a) In General.--Subtitle III is amended by inserting after 
     chapter 63 the following:

                    ``CHAPTER 65--RESEARCH OMBUDSMAN

``Sec. 6501. Research ombudsman.

     ``Sec. 6501. Research ombudsman

       ``(a) Establishment.--The Assistant Secretary for Research 
     and Technology shall appoint a career Federal employee to 
     serve as Research Ombudsman. This appointment shall not 
     diminish the authority of peer review of research.
       ``(b) Qualifications.--The Research Ombudsman appointed 
     under subsection (a), to the extent practicable--
       ``(1) shall have a background in academic research and a 
     strong understanding of sound study design;
       ``(2) shall develop a working knowledge of the stakeholder 
     communities and research needs of the transportation field; 
     and
       ``(3) shall not have served as a political appointee of the 
     Department.
       ``(c) Responsibilities.--
       ``(1) Addressing complaints and questions.--The Research 
     Ombudsman shall--
       ``(A) receive complaints and questions about--
       ``(i) significant alleged omissions, improprieties, and 
     systemic problems; and
       ``(ii) excessive delays of, or within, a specific research 
     project; and
       ``(B) evaluate and address the complaints and questions 
     described in subparagraph (A).
       ``(2) Petitions.--
       ``(A) Review.--The Research Ombudsman shall review 
     petitions relating to--
       ``(i) conflicts of interest;
       ``(ii) the study design and methodology;
       ``(iii) assumptions and potential bias;
       ``(iv) the length of the study; and
       ``(v) the composition of any data sampled.
       ``(B) Response to petitions.--The Research Ombudsman 
     shall--
       ``(i) respond to relevant petitions within a reasonable 
     period;
       ``(ii) identify deficiencies in the petition's study 
     design; and
       ``(iii) propose a remedy for such deficiencies to the 
     administrator of the modal administration responsible for 
     completing the research project.
       ``(C) Response to proposed remedy.--The administrator of 
     the modal administration charged with completing the research 
     project shall respond to the proposed research remedy.
       ``(3) Required reviews.--The Research Ombudsman shall 
     evaluate the study plan for all statutorily required studies 
     and reports before the commencement of such studies to ensure 
     that the research plan has an appropriate sample size and 
     composition to address the stated purpose of the study.
       ``(d) Reports.--
       ``(1) In general.--Upon the completion of each review under 
     subsection (c), the Research Ombudsman shall--
       ``(A) submit a report containing the results of such review 
     to--
       ``(i) the Secretary;
       ``(ii) the head of the relevant modal administration; and
       ``(iii) the study or research leader; and
       ``(B) publish such results on a public website, with the 
     modal administration response required under subsection 
     (c)(2)(C).
       ``(2) Independence.--Each report required under this 
     section shall be provided directly to the individuals 
     described in paragraph (1) without any comment or amendment 
     from the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, 
     the head of any modal administration of the Department, or 
     any other officer or employee of the Department or the Office 
     of Management and Budget.
       ``(e) Report to Inspector General.--The Research Ombudsman 
     shall submit any evidence of misfeasance, malfeasance, waste, 
     fraud, or abuse uncovered during a review under this section 
     to the Inspector General for further review.
       ``(f) Removal.--The Research Ombudsman shall be subject to 
     adverse employment action for misconduct or good cause in 
     accordance with the procedures and grounds set forth in 
     chapter 75 of title 5.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of 
     chapters for subtitle III is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to chapter 63 the following:

``65. Research ombudsman....................................6501''.....

     SEC. 31205. SMART CITIES TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of 
     digital technologies and information technologies, including 
     shared mobility, data, transportation network companies, and 
     on-demand transportation services--
       (1) to understand the degree to which cities are adopting 
     these technologies;
       (2) to assess future planning, infrastructure and 
     investment needs; and
       (3) to provide best practices to plan for smart cities in 
     which information and technology are used--
       (A) to improve city operations;
       (B) to grow the local economy;
       (C) to improve response in times of emergencies and natural 
     disasters; and
       (D) to improve the lives of city residents.
       (b) Components.--The study conducted under subsection (a) 
     shall--
       (1) identify broad issues that influence the ability of the 
     United States to plan for and invest in smart cities, 
     including barriers to collaboration and access to scientific 
     information; and
       (2) review how the expanded use of digital technologies, 
     mobile devices, and information may--
       (A) enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing 
     transportation networks;
       (B) optimize demand management services;
       (C) impact low-income and other disadvantaged communities;
       (D) assess opportunities to share, collect, and use data;
       (E) change current planning and investment strategies; and
       (F) provide opportunities for enhanced coordination and 
     planning.
       (c) Reporting.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish the report 
     containing the results of the study required under subsection 
     (a) to a public website.

     SEC. 31206. BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS INDEPENDENCE.

       Section 6302 is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Independence of Bureau.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Director shall not be required--

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       ``(A) to obtain the approval of any other officer or 
     employee of the Department with respect to the collection or 
     analysis of any information; or
       ``(B) prior to publication, to obtain the approval of any 
     other officer or employee of the United States Government 
     with respect to the substance of any statistical technical 
     reports or press releases lawfully prepared by the Director.
       ``(2) Budget authority.--The Director shall have a 
     significant role in the disposition and allocation of the 
     Bureau's authorized budget, including--
       ``(A) all hiring, grants, cooperative agreements, and 
     contracts awarded by the Bureau to carry out this section; 
     and
       ``(B) the disposition and allocation of amounts paid to the 
     Bureau for cost-reimbursable projects.
       ``(3) Exceptions.--The Secretary shall direct external 
     support functions, such as the coordination of activities 
     involving multiple modal administrations.
       ``(4) Information technology.--The Department Chief 
     Information Officer shall consult with the Director to ensure 
     decisions related to information technology guarantee the 
     protection of the confidentiality of information provided 
     solely for statistical purposes, in accordance with the 
     Confidential Information Protection and Statistical 
     Efficiency Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note).''.

     SEC. 31207. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Title 49 Amendments.--
       (1) Assistant secretaries; general counsel.--Section 102(e) 
     is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5'' and inserting 
     ``6''; and
       (B) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``an Assistant 
     Secretary for Research and Technology,'' before ``and an 
     Assistant Secretary''.
       (2) Office of the assistant secretary for research and 
     technology of the department of transportation.--Section 112 
     is repealed.
       (3) Table of contents.--The table of contents of chapter 1 
     is amended by striking the item relating to section 112.
       (4) Research contracts.--Section 330 is amended--
       (A) in the section heading, by striking ``contracts'' and 
     inserting ``activities'';
       (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``In General.--'' 
     before ``The Secretary'';
       (C) in subsection (b), by inserting ``Responsibilities.--'' 
     before ``In carrying out'';
       (D) in subsection (c), by inserting ``Publications.--'' 
     before ``The Secretary''; and
       (E) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Duties.--The Secretary shall provide for the 
     following:
       ``(1) Coordination, facilitation, and review of the 
     Department's research and development programs and 
     activities.
       ``(2) Advancement, and research and development, of 
     innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation 
     systems.
       ``(3) Comprehensive transportation statistics research, 
     analysis, and reporting.
       ``(4) Education and training in transportation and 
     transportation-related fields.
       ``(5) Activities of the Volpe National Transportation 
     Systems Center.
       ``(e) Additional Authorities.--The Secretary may--
       ``(1) enter into grants and cooperative agreements with 
     Federal agencies, State and local government agencies, other 
     public entities, private organizations, and other persons--
       ``(A) to conduct research into transportation service and 
     infrastructure assurance; and
       ``(B) to carry out other research activities of the 
     Department;
       ``(2) carry out, on a cost-shared basis, collaborative 
     research and development to encourage innovative solutions to 
     multimodal transportation problems and stimulate the 
     deployment of new technology with--
       ``(A) non-Federal entities, including State and local 
     governments, foreign governments, institutions of higher 
     education, corporations, institutions, partnerships, sole 
     proprietorships, and trade associations that are incorporated 
     or established under the laws of any State;
       ``(B) Federal laboratories; and
       ``(C) other Federal agencies; and
       ``(3) directly initiate contracts, grants, cooperative 
     research and development agreements (as defined in section 12 
     of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 
     U.S.C. 3710a)), and other agreements to fund, and accept 
     funds from, the Transportation Research Board of the National 
     Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, State 
     departments of transportation, cities, counties, institutions 
     of higher education, associations, and the agents of those 
     entities to carry out joint transportation research and 
     technology efforts.
       ``(f) Federal Share.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Federal 
     share of the cost of an activity carried out under subsection 
     (e)(3) shall not exceed 50 percent.
       ``(2) Exception.--If the Secretary determines that the 
     activity is of substantial public interest or benefit, the 
     Secretary may approve a greater Federal share.
       ``(3) Non-federal share.--All costs directly incurred by 
     the non-Federal partners, including personnel, travel, 
     facility, and hardware development costs, shall be credited 
     toward the non-Federal share of the cost of an activity 
     described in paragraph (1).
       ``(g) Program Evaluation and Oversight.--For fiscal years 
     2016 through 2021, the Secretary is authorized to expend not 
     more than 1 and a half percent of the amounts authorized to 
     be appropriated for necessary expenses for administration and 
     operations of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Research and Technology for the coordination, evaluation, and 
     oversight of the programs administered under this section.
       ``(h) Use of Technology.--The research, development, or use 
     of a technology under a contract, grant, cooperative research 
     and development agreement, or other agreement entered into 
     under this section, including the terms under which the 
     technology may be licensed and the resulting royalties may be 
     distributed, shall be subject to the Stevenson-Wydler 
     Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).
       ``(i) Waiver of Advertising Requirements.--Section 6101 of 
     title 41 shall not apply to a contract, grant, or other 
     agreement entered into under this section.''.
       (5) Table of contents.--The item relating to section 330 in 
     the table of contents of chapter 3 is amended by striking 
     ``Contracts'' and inserting ``Activities''.
       (6) Bureau of transportation statistics.--Section 6302(a) 
     is amended to read as follows:
       ``(a) In General.--There shall be within the Department the 
     Bureau of Transportation Statistics.''.
       (b) Title 5 Amendments.--
       (1) Positions at level ii.--Section 5313 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``Under Secretary of 
     Transportation for Security.''.
       (2) Positions at level iii.--Section 5314 of title 5, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking ``Administrator, 
     Research and Innovative Technology Administration.''.
       (3) Positions at level iv.--Section 5315 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``(4)'' in the 
     undesignated item relating to Assistant Secretaries of 
     Transportation and inserting ``(5)''.
       (4) Positions at level v.--Section 5316 is amended by 
     striking ``Associate Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation.''.

     SEC. 31208. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE OFFICE.

       (a) In General.--Section 5503 is repealed.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of chapter 55 
     is amended by striking the item relating to section 5503.

                    Subtitle C--Port Performance Act

     SEC. 31301. SHORT TITLE.

       This subtitle may be cited as the ``Port Performance Act''.

     SEC. 31302. FINDINGS.

       Congress finds the following:
       (1) America's ports play a critical role in the Nation's 
     transportation supply chain network.
       (2) Reliable and efficient movement of goods through the 
     Nation's ports ensures that American goods are available to 
     customers throughout the world.
       (3) Breakdowns in the transportation supply chain network, 
     particularly at the Nation's ports, can result in tremendous 
     economic losses for agriculture, businesses, and retailers 
     that rely on timely shipments.
       (4) A clear understanding of terminal and port productivity 
     and throughput should help--
       (A) to identify freight bottlenecks;
       (B) to indicate performance and trends over time; and
       (C) to inform investment decisions.

     SEC. 31303. PORT PERFORMANCE FREIGHT STATISTICS PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 63 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

     ``Sec. 6314. Port performance freight statistics program

       ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish, on behalf 
     of the Secretary, a port performance statistics program to 
     provide nationally consistent measures of performance of, at 
     a minimum--
       ``(1) the Nation's top 25 ports by tonnage;
       ``(2) the Nation's top 25 ports by 20-foot equivalent unit; 
     and
       ``(3) the Nation's top 25 ports by dry bulk.
       ``(b) Annual Reports.--
       ``(1) Port capacity and throughput.--Not later than January 
     15 of each year, the Director shall submit an annual report 
     to Congress that includes statistics on capacity and 
     throughput at the ports described in subsection (a).
       ``(2) Port performance measures.--The Director shall 
     collect monthly port performance measures for each of the 
     United States ports referred to in subsection (a) that 
     receives Federal assistance or is subject to Federal 
     regulation to submit an annual report to the Bureau of 
     Transportation Statistics that includes monthly statistics on 
     capacity and throughput as applicable to the specific 
     configuration of the port.
       ``(A) Monthly measures.--The Director shall collect monthly 
     measures, including--
       ``(i) the average number of lifts per hour of containers by 
     crane;
       ``(ii) the average vessel turn time by vessel type;
       ``(iii) the average cargo or container dwell time;
       ``(iv) the average truck time at ports;

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       ``(v) the average rail time at ports; and
       ``(vi) any additional metrics, as determined by the 
     Director after receiving recommendations from the working 
     group established under subsection (c).
       ``(B) Modifications.--The Director may consider a 
     modification to a metric under subparagraph (A) if the 
     modification meets the intent of the section.
       ``(c) Recommendations.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Director shall obtain 
     recommendations for--
       ``(A) specifications and data measurements for the port 
     performance measures listed in subsection (b)(2);
       ``(B) additionally needed data elements for measuring port 
     performance; and
       ``(C) a process for the Department of Transportation to 
     collect timely and consistent data, including identifying 
     safeguards to protect proprietary information described in 
     subsection (b)(2).
       ``(2) Working group.--Not later than 60 days after the date 
     of the enactment of the Port Performance Act, the Director 
     shall commission a working group composed of--
       ``(A) operating administrations of the Department of 
     Transportation;
       ``(B) the Coast Guard;
       ``(C) the Federal Maritime Commission;
       ``(D) U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
       ``(E) the Marine Transportation System National Advisory 
     Council;
       ``(F) the Army Corps of Engineers;
       ``(G) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation;
       ``(H) the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain 
     Competitiveness;
       ``(I) 1 representative from the rail industry;
       ``(J) 1 representative from the trucking industry;
       ``(K) 1 representative from the maritime shipping industry;
       ``(L) 1 representative from a labor organization for each 
     industry described in subparagraphs (I) through (K);
       ``(M) 1 representative from a port authority;
       ``(N) 1 representative from a terminal operator;
       ``(O) representatives of the National Freight Advisory 
     Committee of the Department; and
       ``(P) representatives of the Transportation Research Board 
     of the National Academies.
       ``(3) Recommendations.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of the enactment of the Port Performance Act, the 
     working group commissioned under this subsection shall submit 
     its recommendations to the Director.
       ``(d) Access to Data.--The Director shall ensure that the 
     statistics compiled under this section are readily accessible 
     to the public, consistent with applicable security 
     constraints and confidentiality interests.''.
       (b) Prohibition on Certain Disclosures.--Section 6307(b)(1) 
     is amended by inserting ``or section 6314(b)'' after 
     ``section 6302(b)(3)(B)'' each place it appears.
       (c) Copies of Reports.--Section 6307(b)(2)(A) is amended by 
     inserting ``or section 6314(b)'' after ``section 
     6302(b)(3)(B)''.
       (d) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of 
     contents for chapter 63 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:

``6314. Port performance freight statistics program.''.

       TITLE XXXII--COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS

       Subtitle A--Compliance, Safety, and Accountability Reform

     SEC. 32001. CORRELATION STUDY.

       (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration (referred to in this subtitle 
     as the ``Administrator'') shall commission the National 
     Research Council of the National Academies to conduct a study 
     of--
       (1) the Safety Measurement System (referred to in this 
     subtitle as ``SMS''); and
       (2) the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program 
     (referred to in this subtitle as the ``CSA program'').
       (b) Scope of Study.--In carrying out the study commissioned 
     pursuant to subsection (a), the National Research Council--
       (1) shall analyze--
       (A) the accuracy with which the Behavior Analysis and 
     Safety Improvement Categories (referred to in this subtitle 
     as ``BASIC'') safety measures used by SMS--
       (i) identify high risk drivers and carriers; and
       (ii) predict or be correlated with future crash risk, crash 
     severity, or other safety indicators for individual drivers, 
     motor carriers, and the highest risk carriers;
       (B) the methodology used to calculate BASIC percentiles and 
     identify carriers for enforcement, including the weights 
     assigned to particular violations, and the tie between crash 
     risk and specific regulatory violations, in order to 
     accurately identify and predict future crash risk for motor 
     carriers;
       (C) the relative value of inspection information and 
     roadside enforcement data;
       (D) any data collection gaps or data sufficiency problems 
     that may exist and the impact of those data gaps and 
     insufficiencies on the efficacy of the CSA program; and
       (E) the accuracy of data processing; and
       (2) should consider--
       (A) whether the current SMS provides comparable precision 
     and confidence for SMS alerts and percentiles for the 
     relative crash risk of individual large and small motor 
     carriers;
       (B) whether alternative systems would identify high risk 
     carriers or identify high risk drivers and motor carriers 
     more accurately; and
       (C) the recommendations and findings of the Comptroller 
     General of the United States and the Inspector General, and 
     independent review team reports issued before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a 
     report containing the results of the completed study to--
       (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     of the Senate;
       (2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
     the House of Representatives;
       (3) the Inspector General of the Department of 
     Transportation; and
       (4) the Comptroller General of the United States.
       (d) Corrective Action Plan.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the 
     Administrator submits a report under subsection (c) that 
     identifies a deficiency or opportunity for improvement in the 
     CSA program or in any element of SMS, the Administrator shall 
     submit a corrective action plan to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that--
       (A) responds to the concerns highlighted by the report;
       (B) identifies how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration will address such concerns; and
       (C) provides an estimate of the cost, including changes in 
     staffing, enforcement, and data collection necessary to 
     implement the recommendations.
       (2) Program reforms.--The corrective action plan submitted 
     under paragraph (1) shall include an implementation plan 
     that--
       (A) includes benchmarks;
       (B) includes programmatic reforms, revisions to 
     regulations, or proposals for legislation; and
       (C) shall be considered in any rulemaking by the Department 
     of Transportation that relates to the CSA program, including 
     the SMS data sets or analysis.
       (e) Inspector General Review.--Not later than 120 days 
     after the Administrator issues a corrective action plan under 
     subsection (d), the Inspector General of the Department of 
     Transportation shall--
       (1) review the extent to which such plan implements--
       (A) recommendations contained in the report submitted under 
     subsection (c); and
       (B) recommendations issued by the Comptroller General or 
     the Inspector General before the date of enactment of this 
     Act; and
       (2) submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives on the responsiveness of the corrective 
     action plan to the recommendations described in paragraph 
     (1).
       (f) Fiscal Limitation.--The Administrator shall carry out 
     the study required under this section using amounts 
     appropriated to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration and available for obligation and expenditure 
     as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 32002. SAFETY IMPROVEMENT METRICS.

       (a) In General.--The Administrator shall incorporate a 
     methodology into the CSA program or establish a third-party 
     process to allow recognition, including credit, improved 
     score, or by establishing a safety BASIC in SMS for safety 
     technology, tools, programs, and systems approved by the 
     Administrator through the qualification process developed 
     under subsection (b) that exceed regulatory requirements or 
     are used to enhance safety performance, including--
       (1) the installation of qualifying advanced safety 
     equipment, such as--
       (A) collision mitigation systems;
       (B) lane departure warnings;
       (C) speed limiters;
       (D) electronic logging devices;
       (E) electronic stability control;
       (F) critical event recorders; and
       (G) strengthening rear guards and sideguards for underride 
     protection;
       (2) the use of enhanced driver fitness measures that exceed 
     current regulatory requirements, such as--
       (A) additional new driver training;
       (B) enhanced and ongoing driver training; and
       (C) remedial driver training to address specific 
     deficiencies as identified in roadside inspection or 
     enforcement reports;
       (3) the adoption of qualifying administrative fleet safety 
     management tools technologies, driver performance and 
     behavior management technologies, and programs; and
       (4) technologies and measures identified through the 
     process described in subsection (c).

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       (b) Qualification.--The Administrator, through a notice and 
     comment process, shall develop technical or other performance 
     standards for technology, advanced safety equipment, enhanced 
     driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems used by 
     motor carriers that will qualify for credit under this 
     section.
       (c) Additional Requirements.--In modifying the CSA program 
     under subsection (a), the Administrator, through notice and 
     comment, shall develop a process for identifying and 
     reviewing other technology, advanced safety equipment, 
     enhanced driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems 
     used by motor carriers to improve safety performance that--
       (1) provides for a petition for reviewing technology, 
     advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver fitness measures, 
     tools, programs, or systems;
       (2) seeks input and participation from industry 
     stakeholders, including drivers, technology manufacturers, 
     vehicle manufacturers, motor carriers, enforcement 
     communities, and safety advocates, and the Motor Carrier 
     Safety Advisory Committee; and
       (3) includes technology, advanced safety equipment, 
     enhanced driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems 
     with a date certain for future statutory or regulatory 
     implementation.
       (d) Safety Improvement Metrics Use and Verification.--The 
     Administrator, through notice and comment process, shall 
     develop a process for--
       (1) providing recognition or credit within a motor 
     carrier's SMS score for the installation and use of measures 
     in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a);
       (2) ensuring that the safety improvement metrics developed 
     under this section are presented with other SMS data;
       (3) verifying the installation or use of such technology, 
     advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver fitness measures, 
     tools, programs, or systems;
       (4) modifying or removing recognition or credit upon 
     verification of noncompliance with this section;
       (5) ensuring that the credits or recognition referred to in 
     paragraph (1) reflect the safety improvement anticipated as a 
     result of the installation or use of the specific technology, 
     advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver fitness measure, 
     tool, program, or system;
       (6) verifying the deployment and use of qualifying 
     equipment or management systems by a motor carrier through a 
     certification from the vehicle manufacturer, the system or 
     service provider, the insurance carrier, or through documents 
     submitted by the motor carrier to the Department of 
     Transportation;
       (7) annually reviewing the list of qualifying safety 
     technology, advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver 
     fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems; and
       (8) removing systems mandated by law or regulation, or if 
     such systems demonstrate a lack of efficacy, from the list of 
     qualifying technologies, advanced safety equipment, enhanced 
     driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems eligible 
     for credit under the CSA program.
       (e) Dissemination of Information.--The Administrator shall 
     maintain a public website that contains information 
     regarding--
       (1) the technology, advanced safety equipment, enhanced 
     driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems eligible 
     for credit and improved scores;
       (2) any petitions for study of the technology, advanced 
     safety equipment, enhanced driver fitness measures, tools, 
     programs, or systems; and
       (3) statistics and information relating to the use of such 
     technology, advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver 
     fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems.
       (f) Public Report.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     establishment of the Safety Improvement Metrics System 
     (referred to in this section as ``SIMS'') under this section, 
     and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publish, on 
     a public website, a report that identifies--
       (1) the types of technology, advanced safety equipment, 
     enhanced driver fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems 
     that are eligible for credit;
       (2) the number of instances in which each technology, 
     advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver fitness measure, 
     tool, program, or system is used;
       (3) the number of motor carriers, and a description of the 
     carrier's fleet size, that received recognition or credit 
     under the modified CSA program; and
       (4) the pre- and post-adoption safety performance of the 
     motor carriers described in paragraph (3).
       (g) Implementation and Oversight Responsibility.--The 
     Administrator shall ensure that the activities described in 
     subsections (a) through (f) of this section are not required 
     under section 31102 of title 49, United States Code, as 
     amended by this Act.
       (h) Evaluation.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the 
     implementation of SIMS under this section, the Administrator 
     shall conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of SIMS by 
     reviewing the impacts of SIMS on--
       (A) law enforcement, commercial drivers and motor carriers, 
     and motor carrier safety; and
       (B) safety and adoption of new technologies.
       (2) Report.--Not later than 30 months after the 
     implementation of the program, the Administrator shall submit 
     a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that describes--
       (A) the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph 
     (1); and
       (B) the actions the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration plans to take to modify the demonstration 
     program based on such results.
       (i) Use of Estimates of Safety Effects.--In conducting 
     regulatory impact analyses for rulemakings relating to the 
     technology, advanced safety equipment, enhanced driver 
     fitness measures, tools, programs, or systems selected for 
     credit under the CSA program, the Administrator, to the 
     extent practicable, shall use the data gathered under this 
     section and appropriate statistical methodology, including 
     sufficient sample sizes, composition, and appropriate 
     comparison groups, including representative motor carriers of 
     all sizes, to estimate the effects on safety performance and 
     reduction in the number and severity of accidents with 
     qualifying technology, advanced safety equipment, tools, 
     programs, and systems.
       (j) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to provide the Administrator with additional 
     authority to change the requirements for the operation of a 
     commercial motor vehicle.

     SEC. 32003. DATA CERTIFICATION.

       (a) Limitation.--Beginning not later than 1 day after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, none of the analysis of 
     violation information, enforcement prioritization, not-at-
     fault crashes, alerts, or the relative percentile for each 
     Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Category developed 
     through the CSA program may be made available to the general 
     public (including through requests under section 552 of title 
     5, United States Code), but violation and inspection 
     information submitted by the States may be presented, until 
     the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation 
     certifies that--
       (1) any deficiencies identified in the correlation study 
     required under section 32001 have been addressed;
       (2) the corrective action plan has been implemented and the 
     concerns raised by the correlation study under section 32001 
     have been addressed;
       (3) the Administrator has fully implemented or 
     satisfactorily addressed the issues raised in the February 
     2014 GAO report entitled ``Modifying the Compliance, Safety, 
     Accountability Program Would Improve the Ability to Identify 
     High Risk Carriers'' (GAO-14-114), which called into question 
     the accuracy and completeness of safety performance 
     calculations;
       (4) the study required under section 32001 has been 
     published on a public website; and
       (5) the CSA program has been modified in accordance with 
     section 32002.
       (b) Limitation on Use of CSA Analysis.--The enforcement 
     prioritization, alerts, or the relative percentile for each 
     Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Category developed 
     through the CSA program within the SMS system may not be used 
     for safety fitness determinations until the requirements 
     under subsection (a) have been satisfied.
       (c) Continued Public Availability of Data.--Inspection and 
     violation information submitted to the Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration by commercial motor vehicle inspectors 
     and qualified law enforcement officials shall remain 
     available for public viewing.
       (d) Exceptions.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding the limitations set forth 
     in subsections (a) and (b)--
       (A) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and 
     State and local commercial motor vehicle enforcement agencies 
     may only use the information referred to in subsection (a) 
     for purposes of investigation and enforcement prioritization;
       (B) motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers may 
     access information referred to in subsection (a) that relates 
     directly to the motor carrier or driver, respectively; and
       (C) the data analysis of motorcoach operators may be 
     provided online, with a notation indicating that the ratings 
     or alerts listed are not intended to imply any Federal safety 
     rating of the carrier.
       (2) Notation.--The notation described under paragraph 
     (1)(C) shall include: ``Readers should not draw conclusions 
     about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on 
     the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has 
     received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of 
     title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been 
     ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on 
     the Nation's roadways.''.

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       (3) Limitation.--Nothing in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
     paragraph (1) may be construed to restrict the official use 
     by State enforcement agencies of the data collected by State 
     enforcement personnel.
       (e) Certification.--The certification process described in 
     subsection (a) shall occur concurrently with the 
     implementation of SIMS under section 32002.
       (f) Completion.--The Secretary shall modify the CSA program 
     in accordance with section 32002 not later than 1 year after 
     the date of completion of the report described in section 
     32001(c).

     SEC. 32004. DATA IMPROVEMENT.

       (a) Functional Specifications.--Not later than 180 days 
     after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
     shall develop functional specifications to ensure the 
     consistent and accurate input of data into systems and 
     databases relating to the CSA program.
       (b) Functionality.--The specifications developed pursuant 
     to subsection (a)--
       (1) shall provide for the hardcoding and smart logic 
     functionality for roadside inspection data collection systems 
     and databases; and
       (2) shall be made available to public and private sector 
     developers.
       (c) Effective Data Management.--The Administrator shall 
     ensure that internal systems and databases accept and 
     effectively manage data using uniform standards.
       (d) Consultation With the States.--Before implementing the 
     functional specifications described in subsection (a) or the 
     standards described in subsection (c), the Administrator 
     shall seek input from the State agencies responsible for 
     enforcing section 31102 of title 49, United States Code.

     SEC. 32005. ACCIDENT REPORT INFORMATION.

       (a) Review.--The Administrator shall initiate a 
     demonstration program that allows motor carriers and drivers 
     to request a review of crashes, and the removal of crash data 
     for use in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's 
     safety measurement system of crashes, and removal from any 
     weighting, or carrier safety analysis, if the commercial 
     motor vehicle was operated legally and another motorist in 
     connection with the crash is found--
       (1) to have been driving under the influence;
       (2) to have been driving the wrong direction on a roadway;
       (3) to have struck the commercial motor vehicle in the 
     rear;
       (4) to have struck the commercial motor vehicle which was 
     legally stopped;
       (5) by the investigating officer or agency to have been 
     responsible for the crash; or
       (6) to have committed other violations determined by the 
     Administrator.
       (b) Documents.--As part of a request for review under 
     subsection (a), the motor carrier or driver shall submit a 
     copy of available police reports, crash investigations, 
     judicial actions, insurance claim information, and any 
     related court actions submitted by each party involved in the 
     accident.
       (c) Solicitation of Other Information.--Following a notice 
     and comment period, the Administrator may solicit other types 
     of information to be collected under subsection (b) to 
     facilitate appropriate reviews under this section.
       (d) Evaluation.--The Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration shall review the information submitted under 
     subsections (b) and (c).
       (e) Results.--Subject to subsection (h)(2), the results of 
     the review under subsection (a)--
       (1) shall be used to recalculate the motor carrier's crash 
     BASIC percentile;
       (2) if the carrier is determined not to be responsible for 
     the crash incident, such information, shall be reflected on 
     the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration; and
       (3) shall not be admitted as evidence or otherwise used in 
     a civil action.
       (f) Fee System.--
       (1) Establishment.--The Administrator may establish a fee 
     system, in accordance with section 9701 of title 31, United 
     States Code, in which a motor carrier is charged a fee for 
     each review of a crash requested by such motor carrier under 
     this section.
       (2) Disposition of fees.--Fees collected under this 
     section--
       (A) may be credited to the Department of Transportation 
     appropriations account for purpose of carrying out this 
     section; and
       (B) shall be used to fully fund the operation of the review 
     program authorized under this section.
       (g) Review and Report.--Not earlier than 2 years after the 
     establishment of the demonstration program under this 
     section, the Administrator shall--
       (1) conduct a review of the internal crash review program 
     to determine if other crash types should be included; and
       (2) submit a report to Congress that describes--
       (A) the number of crashes reviewed;
       (B) the number of crashes for which the commercial motor 
     vehicle operator was determined not to be at fault; and
       (C) relevant information relating to the program, including 
     the cost to operate the program and the fee structure 
     established.
       (h) Implementation and Oversight Responsibility.--
       (1) In general.--The Administrator shall ensure that the 
     activities described in subsections (a) through (d) of this 
     section are not required under section 31102 of title 49, 
     United States Code, as amended by this Act.
       (2) Reviews involving fatalities.--If a review under 
     subsection (a) involves a fatality, the Inspector General of 
     the Department of Transportation shall audit and certify the 
     review prior to making any changes under subsection (e).

     SEC. 32006. POST-ACCIDENT REPORT REVIEW.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene a working 
     group--
       (1) to review the data elements of post-accident reports, 
     for tow-away accidents involving commercial motor vehicles, 
     that are reported to the Federal Government; and
       (2) to report to the Secretary its findings and any 
     recommendations, including best practices for State post-
     accident reports to achieve the data elements described in 
     subsection (c).
       (b) Composition.--Not less than 51 percent of the working 
     group should be composed of individuals representing the 
     States or State law enforcement officials. The remaining 
     members of the working group shall represent industry, labor, 
     safety advocates, and other interested parties.
       (c) Considerations.--The working group shall consider 
     requiring additional data elements, including--
       (1) the primary cause of the accident, if the primary cause 
     can be determined;
       (2) the physical characteristics of the commercial motor 
     vehicle and any other vehicle involved in the accident, 
     including--
       (A) the vehicle configuration;
       (B) the gross vehicle weight if the weight can be readily 
     determined;
       (C) the number of axles; and
       (D) the distance between axles, if the distance can be 
     readily determined; and
       (3) any data elements that could contribute to the 
     appropriate consideration of requests under section 32005.
       (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
       (1) review the findings of the working group;
       (2) identify the best practices for State post-accident 
     reports that are reported to the Federal Government, 
     including identifying the data elements that should be 
     collected following a tow-away commercial motor vehicle 
     accident; and
       (3) recommend to the States the adoption of new data 
     elements to be collected following reportable commercial 
     motor vehicle accidents.

     SEC. 32007. RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY.

       (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a 
     program to publicly recognize motor carriers and drivers 
     whose safety records and programs exceed compliance with the 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's safety 
     regulations and demonstrate clear and outstanding safety 
     practices.
       (b) Restriction.--The program established under subsection 
     (a) may not be deemed to be an endorsement of, or a 
     preference for, motor carriers or drivers recognized under 
     the program.

     SEC. 32008. HIGH RISK CARRIER REVIEWS.

       (a) In General.--After the completion of the certification 
     under section 32003 of this Act, and the establishment of the 
     Safety Fitness Determination program, the Secretary shall 
     ensure that a review is completed on each motor carrier that 
     demonstrates through performance data that it poses the 
     highest safety risk. At a minimum, a review shall be 
     conducted whenever a motor carrier is among the highest risk 
     carriers for 4 consecutive months.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the completion 
     of the certification under section 32003 of this Act and the 
     establishment of the Safety Fitness Determination program, 
     the Secretary shall post on a public website a report on the 
     actions the Secretary has taken to comply with this section, 
     including the number of high risk carriers identified and the 
     high risk carriers reviewed.
       (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 4138 of the Safe, 
     Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
     Legacy for Users (49 U.S.C. 31144 note) is repealed.

              Subtitle B--Transparency and Accountability

     SEC. 32201. PETITIONS FOR REGULATORY RELIEF.

       (a) Applications for Regulatory Relief.--Notwithstanding 
     subpart C of part 381 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, the Secretary shall allow an applicant 
     representing a class or group of motor carriers to apply for 
     a specific exemption from any provision of the regulations 
     under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, for 
     commercial motor vehicle drivers.
       (b) Review Process.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish the 
     procedures for the application for and the review of an 
     exemption under subsection (a).
       (2) Publication.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
     receipt of an application for an exemption, the Secretary 
     shall publish the application in the Federal Register and 
     provide the public with an opportunity to comment.

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       (3) Public comment.--
       (A) In general.--Each application shall be available for 
     public comment for a 30-day period, but the Secretary may 
     extend the opportunity for public comment for up to 60 days 
     if it is a significant or complex request.
       (B) Review.--Beginning on the date that the public comment 
     period under subparagraph (A) ends, the Secretary shall have 
     60 days to review all of the comments received.
       (4) Determination.--At the end of the 60-day period under 
     paragraph (3)(B), the Secretary shall publish a determination 
     in the Federal Register, including--
       (A) the reason for granting or denying the application; and
       (B) if the application is granted--
       (i) the specific class of persons eligible for the 
     exemption;
       (ii) each provision of the regulations to which the 
     exemption applies; and
       (iii) any conditions or limitations applied to the 
     exemption.
       (5) Considerations.--In making a determination whether to 
     grant or deny an application for an exemption, the Secretary 
     shall consider the safety impacts of the request and may 
     provide appropriate conditions or limitations on the use of 
     the exemption.
       (c) Opportunity for Resubmission.--If an application is 
     denied and the applicant can reasonably address the reason 
     for the denial, the Secretary may allow the applicant to 
     resubmit the application.
       (d) Period of Applicability.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2) of 
     this subsection and subsection (f), each exemption granted 
     under this section shall be valid for a period of 5 years 
     unless the Secretary identifies a compelling reason for a 
     shorter exemption period.
       (2) Renewal.--At the end of the 5-year period under 
     paragraph (1)--
       (A) the Secretary, at the Secretary's discretion, may renew 
     the exemption for an additional 5-year period; or
       (B) an applicant may apply under subsection (a) for a 
     permanent exemption from each applicable provision of the 
     regulations.
       (e) Limitation.--No exemption under this section may be 
     granted to or used by any motor carrier that has an 
     unsatisfactory or conditional safety fitness determination.
       (f) Permanent Exemptions.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall make permanent the 
     following limited exceptions:
       (A) Department of Defense Military Surface Deployment and 
     Distribution Command transport of weapons, munitions, and 
     sensitive classified cargo as published in the Federal 
     Register Volume 80 on April 16, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 20556).
       (B) Department of Energy transport of security-sensitive 
     radioactive materials as published in the Federal Register 
     Volume 80 on June 22, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 35703).
       (C) Motor carriers that transport hazardous materials 
     shipments requiring security plans under regulations of the 
     Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as 
     published in the Federal Register Volume 80 on May 1, 2015 
     (80 Fed. Reg. 25004).
       (D) Perishable construction products as published in the 
     Federal Register Volume 80 on April 2, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 
     17819).
       (E) Passenger vehicle record of duty status change as 
     published in the Federal Register Volume 80 on June 4, 2015 
     (80 Fed. Reg. 31961).
       (F) Transport of commercial bee hives as published in the 
     Federal Register Volume 80 on June 19, 2018. (80 Fed. Reg. 
     35425).
       (G) Specialized carriers and drivers responsible for 
     transporting loads requiring special permits as published in 
     the Federal Register Volume 80 on June 18, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 
     34957).
       (H) Safe transport of livestock as published in the Federal 
     Register Volume 80 on June 12, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 33584).
       (2) Additional exemptions.--The Secretary may make any 
     temporary exemption from any provision of the regulations 
     under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, for 
     commercial motor vehicle drivers that is in effect on the 
     date of enactment of this Act permanent if the Secretary 
     determines that the permanent exemption will not degrade 
     safety. The Secretary shall provide public notice and comment 
     on a list of the additional temporary exemptions to be made 
     permanent under this paragraph.
       (3) Revocation of exemptions.--The Secretary may revoke an 
     exemption issued under this section if the Secretary can 
     demonstrate that the exemption has had a negative impact on 
     safety.

     SEC. 32202. INSPECTOR STANDARDS.

       Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration shall revise the regulations under part 385 of 
     title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, as necessary, to 
     incorporate by reference the certification standards for 
     roadside inspectors issued by the Commercial Vehicle Safety 
     Alliance.

     SEC. 32203. TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office 
     shall conduct a comprehensive analysis on the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration's information technology and 
     data collection and management systems.
       (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) 
     shall--
       (1) evaluate the efficacy of the existing information 
     technology, data collection, processing systems, and data 
     management systems and programs, including their interaction 
     with each other and their efficacy in meeting user needs;
       (2) identify any redundancies among the systems and 
     programs described in paragraph (1);
       (3) explore the feasibility of consolidating data 
     collection and processing systems;
       (4) evaluate the ability of the systems and programs 
     described in paragraph (1) to meet the needs of--
       (A) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, at 
     both the headquarters and State level;
       (B) the State agencies that implement the Motor Carrier 
     Safety Assistance Program under section 31102 of title 49, 
     United States Code; and
       (C) other users;
       (5) evaluate the adaptability of the systems and programs 
     described in paragraph (1), in order to make necessary future 
     changes to ensure user needs are met in an easier, timely, 
     and more cost efficient manner;
       (6) investigate and make recommendations regarding--
       (A) deficiencies in existing data sets impacting program 
     effectiveness; and
       (B) methods to improve any and all user interfaces; and
       (7) evaluate the appropriate role the Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration should take with respect to software 
     and information systems design, development, and maintenance 
     for the purpose of improving the efficacy of the systems and 
     programs described in paragraph (1).

  Subtitle C--Trucking Rules Updated by Comprehensive and Key Safety 
                                 Reform

     SEC. 32301. UPDATE ON STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until a 
     final rule has been issued for each of the requirements 
     described under paragraphs (1) through (5), the Administrator 
     of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall 
     submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the status of a final rule for--
       (1) the minimum entry-level training requirements for an 
     individual operating a commercial motor vehicle under section 
     31305(c) of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) motor carrier safety fitness determinations;
       (3) visibility of agricultural equipment under section 
     31601 of division C of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 
     21st Century Act (49 U.S.C. 30111 note);
       (4) regulations to require commercial motor vehicles in 
     interstate commerce and operated by a driver subject to the 
     hours of service and record of duty status requirements under 
     part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, be 
     equipped with an electronic control module capable of 
     limiting the maximum speed of the vehicle; and
       (5) any outstanding commercial motor vehicle safety 
     regulation required by law and incomplete for more than 2 
     years.
       (b) Contents.--Each report under subsection (a) shall 
     include a description of the work plan, an updated rulemaking 
     timeline, current staff allocations, any resource 
     constraints, and any other details associated with the 
     development of the rulemaking.

     SEC. 32302. STATUTORY RULEMAKING.

       The Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration shall prioritize the use of Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration resources for the completion of 
     each outstanding statutory requirement for a rulemaking 
     before beginning any new rulemaking unless the Secretary 
     certifies to Congress that there is a significant need to 
     move forward with a new rulemaking.

     SEC. 32303. GUIDANCE REFORM.

       (a) Guidance.--
       (1) Point of contact.--Each guidance document, other than a 
     regulatory action, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration shall have a date of publication or a date of 
     revision, as applicable, and the name and contact information 
     of a point of contact at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration who can respond to questions regarding the 
     general applicability of the guidance.
       (2) Public accessibility.--
       (A) In general.--Each guidance document and interpretation 
     issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
     shall be published on the Department of Transportation's 
     public website on the date of issuance.
       (B) Redaction.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration may redact from a guidance 
     document or interpretation under subparagraph (A) any 
     information that would reveal investigative techniques that 
     would compromise Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
     enforcement efforts.
       (3) Rulemaking.--Not later than 5 years after the date that 
     a guidance document is published under paragraph (2) or 
     during the

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     comprehensive review under subsection (c), whichever is 
     earlier, the Secretary, in consultation with the 
     Administrator, shall revise the applicable regulations to 
     incorporate the guidance document to the extent practicable.
       (4) Reissuance.--If a guidance document is not incorporated 
     into the applicable regulations under paragraph (3), the 
     Secretary shall--
       (A) reissue an updated guidance document; and
       (B) review and reissue an updated guidance document every 5 
     years during the comprehensive review process under 
     subsection (c) until the date that the guidance document is 
     removed or incorporated into the applicable regulations under 
     paragraph (3) of this subsection.
       (b) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review 
     regulations, guidance, and enforcement policies published on 
     the Department of Transportation's public website to ensure 
     the regulations, guidance, and enforcement policies are 
     current, readily accessible to the public, and meet the 
     standards under subsection (c)(1).
       (c) Review.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), not less than 
     once every 5 years, the Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration shall conduct a comprehensive 
     review of its guidance and enforcement policies to determine 
     whether--
       (A) the guidance and enforcement policies are consistent 
     and clear;
       (B) the guidance is uniformly and consistently enforceable; 
     and
       (C) the guidance is still necessary.
       (2) Notice and comment.--Prior to beginning the review, the 
     Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a notice 
     and request for comment soliciting input from stakeholders on 
     which regulations should be updated or eliminated.
       (3) Prioritization of outstanding petitions.--As part of 
     the review under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall 
     prioritize consideration of each outstanding petition (as 
     defined in section 32304(b) of this Act) submitted by a 
     stakeholder for rulemaking.
       (4) Report.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date that 
     a review under paragraph (1) is complete, the Administrator 
     shall publish on the Department of Transportation's public 
     website a report detailing the review and a full inventory of 
     guidance and enforcement policies.
       (B) Inclusions.--The report under subparagraph (A) of this 
     paragraph shall include a summary of the response of the 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to each comment 
     received under paragraph (2) indicating each request the 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is granting.

     SEC. 32304. PETITIONS.

       (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration shall--
       (1) publish on the Department of Transportation's public 
     website all petitions for regulatory action submitted;
       (2) prioritize stakeholder petitions based on the 
     likelihood of providing safety improvements;
       (3) formally respond to each petition by indicating whether 
     the Administrator will accept, deny, or further review, the 
     petition not later than 180 days after the date the petition 
     is published under paragraph (1);
       (4) prioritize resulting actions consistent with an 
     action's potential to reduce crashes, improve enforcement, 
     and reduce unnecessary burdens; and
       (5) not later than 60 days after the date of receipt, 
     publish, and update as necessary, on the Department of 
     Transportation's public website an inventory of the petitions 
     described in paragraph (1), including any applicable 
     disposition information for that petition.
       (b) Definition of Petition.--In this section, the term 
     ``petition'' means a request for new regulations, regulatory 
     interpretations or clarifications, or retrospective review of 
     regulations to eliminate or modify obsolete, ineffective, or 
     overly-burdensome rules.

     SEC. 32305. REGULATORY REFORM.

       (a) Regulatory Impact Analysis.--
       (1) In general.--Within each regulatory impact analysis of 
     a proposed or final rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration, the Secretary shall whenever 
     practicable--
       (A) consider effects of the proposed or final rule on a 
     carrier with differing characteristics; and
       (B) formulate estimates and findings on the best available 
     science.
       (2) Scope.--To the extent feasible and appropriate, and 
     consistent with law, the analysis described in paragraph (1) 
     shall--
       (A) use data generated from a representative sample of 
     commercial vehicle operators, motor carriers, or both, that 
     will be covered under the proposed or final rule; and
       (B) consider effects on commercial truck and bus carriers 
     of various sizes and types.
       (b) Public Participation.--
       (1) In general.--Before promulgating a proposed rule under 
     part B of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, if the 
     proposed rule is likely to lead to the promulgation of a 
     major rule the Secretary shall--
       (A) issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking; or
       (B) determine to proceed with a negotiated rulemaking.
       (2) Requirements.--Each advance notice of proposed 
     rulemaking issued under paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) identify the compelling public concern for a potential 
     regulatory action, such as failures of private markets to 
     protect or improve the safety of the public, the environment, 
     or the well-being of the American people;
       (B) identify and request public comment on the best 
     available science or technical information on the need for 
     regulatory action and on the potential regulatory 
     alternatives;
       (C) request public comment on the benefits and costs of 
     potential regulatory alternatives reasonably likely to be 
     included or analyzed as part of the notice of proposed 
     rulemaking; and
       (D) request public comment on the available alternatives to 
     direct regulation, including providing economic incentives to 
     encourage the desired behavior.
       (3) Waiver.--This subsection shall not apply when the 
     Secretary, for good cause, finds (and incorporates the 
     finding and a brief statement of reasons for such finding in 
     the proposed or final rule) an advance notice of proposed 
     rulemaking impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the 
     public interest.
       (c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to limit the contents of any Advance Notice of 
     Proposed Rulemaking.

                     Subtitle D--State Authorities

     SEC. 32401. EMERGENCY ROUTE WORKING GROUP.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a 
     working group to determine best practices for expeditious 
     State approval of special permits for vehicles involved in 
     emergency response and recovery.
       (2) Members.--The working group shall include 
     representatives from--
       (A) State highway transportation departments or agencies;
       (B) relevant modal agencies within the Department of 
     Transportation;
       (C) emergency response or recovery experts;
       (D) relevant safety groups; and
       (E) persons affected by special permit restrictions during 
     emergency response and recovery efforts.
       (b) Considerations.--In determining best practices under 
     subsection (a), the working group shall consider whether--
       (1) hurdles currently exist that prevent the expeditious 
     State approval for special permits for vehicles involved in 
     emergency response and recovery;
       (2) it is possible to pre-identify and establish emergency 
     routes between States through which infrastructure repair 
     materials could be delivered following a natural disaster or 
     an emergency;
       (3) a State could pre-designate an emergency route 
     identified under paragraph (1) as a certified emergency route 
     if a motor vehicle that exceeds the otherwise applicable 
     Federal and State truck length or width limits may safely 
     operate along such route during period of emergency recovery; 
     and
       (4) an online map could be created to identify each pre-
     designated emergency route under paragraph (2), including 
     information on specific limitations, obligations, and 
     notification requirements along that route.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the working group shall submit to the 
     Secretary a report of its findings under this section and any 
     recommendations for the implementation of the best practices 
     for expeditious State approval of special permits for 
     vehicles involved in emergency recovery. Upon receipt, the 
     Secretary shall publish the report on a public website.
       (d) Federal Advisory Committee Act Exemption.--The Federal 
     Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
     working group established under this section.

     SEC. 32402. ADDITIONAL STATE AUTHORITY.

       Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 
     180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, any State 
     impacted by section 4006 of the Intermodal Surface 
     Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-240; 
     105 Stat. 2148) shall be provided the option to update the 
     routes listed in the final list as long as the update shifts 
     routes to divided highways or does not increase centerline 
     miles by more than 5 percent and the change is expected to 
     increase safety performance.

     SEC. 32403. COMMERCIAL DRIVER ACCESS.

       (a) Interstate Compact Pilot Program.--
       (1) In general.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration may establish a 6-year pilot 
     program to study the feasibility, benefits, and safety 
     impacts of allowing a licensed driver between the ages of 18 
     and 21 to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate 
     commerce.
       (2) Interstate compacts.--The Secretary shall allow States, 
     including the District of Columbia, to enter into an 
     interstate compact with contiguous States to allow a licensed 
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     operate a motor vehicle across the applicable State lines. 
     The Secretary shall approve as many as 3 interstate compacts, 
     with no more than 4 States per compact participating in each 
     interstate compact.
       (3) Mutual recognition of licenses.--A valid intrastate 
     commercial driver's licenses issued by a State participating 
     in an interstate compact under paragraph (2) shall be 
     recognized as valid not more than 100 air miles from the 
     border of the driver's State of licensure in each State that 
     is participating in that interstate compact.
       (4) Standards.--In developing an interstate compact under 
     this subsection, participating States shall provide for 
     minimum licensure standards acceptable for interstate travel 
     under this section, which may include, for a licensed driver 
     between the ages of 18 and 21 participating in the pilot 
     program--
       (A) age restrictions;
       (B) distance from origin (measured in air miles);
       (C) reporting requirements; or
       (D) additional hours of service restrictions.
       (5) Limitations.--An interstate compact under paragraph (2) 
     may not permit special configuration or hazardous cargo 
     operations to be transported by a licensed driver under the 
     age of 21.
       (6) Additional requirements.--The Secretary may--
       (A) prescribe such additional requirements, including 
     training, for a licensed driver between the ages of 18 and 21 
     participating in the pilot program as the Secretary considers 
     necessary; and
       (B) provide risk mitigation restrictions and limitations.
       (b) Approval.--An interstate compact under subsection 
     (a)(2) may not go into effect until it has been approved by 
     the governor of each State (or the Mayor of the District of 
     Columbia, if applicable) that is a party to the interstate 
     compact, after consultation with the Secretary of 
     Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration.
       (c) Data Collection.--The Secretary shall collect and 
     analyze data relating to accidents (as defined in section 
     390.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) in which a 
     driver under the age of 21 participating in the pilot program 
     is involved.
       (d) Report.--Beginning 3 years after the date the first 
     compact is established and approved, the Secretary shall 
     submit to Congress a report containing the data collection 
     and findings of the pilot program, a determination of whether 
     a licensed driver between the ages of 18 and 21 can operate a 
     commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce with an 
     equivalent level of safety, and the reasons for that 
     determination. The Secretary may extend the air mileage 
     requirements under subsection (a)(3) to expand operation 
     areas and gather additional data for analysis.
       (e) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot 
     program if the data collected under subsection (c) indicates 
     that drivers under the age of 21 do not operate in interstate 
     commerce with an equivalent level of safety of those drivers 
     age 21 and over.

          Subtitle E--Motor Carrier Safety Grant Consolidation

     SEC. 32501. DEFINITIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 31101 is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
       ``(4) `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Section 31101, as 
     amended by subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting a comma after 
     ``passengers''; and
       (2) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``of Transportation''.

     SEC. 32502. GRANTS TO STATES.

       (a) Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.--Section 31102 
     is amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 31102. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer a motor 
     carrier safety assistance program funded under section 31104.
       ``(b) Goal.--The goal of the program is to ensure that the 
     Secretary, States, local governments, other political 
     jurisdictions, federally-recognized Indian tribes, and other 
     persons work in partnership to establish programs to improve 
     motor carrier, commercial motor vehicle, and driver safety to 
     support a safe and efficient surface transportation system--
       ``(1) by making targeted investments to promote safe 
     commercial motor vehicle transportation, including the 
     transportation of passengers and hazardous materials;
       ``(2) by investing in activities likely to generate maximum 
     reductions in the number and severity of commercial motor 
     vehicle crashes and fatalities resulting from such crashes;
       ``(3) by adopting and enforcing effective motor carrier, 
     commercial motor vehicle, and driver safety regulations and 
     practices consistent with Federal requirements; and
       ``(4) by assessing and improving statewide performance by 
     setting program goals and meeting performance standards, 
     measures, and benchmarks.
       ``(c) State Plans.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall prescribe procedures 
     for a State to submit a multiple-year plan, and annual 
     updates thereto, under which the State agrees to assume 
     responsibility for improving motor carrier safety, adopting 
     and enforcing compatible regulations, standards, and orders 
     of the Federal Government on commercial motor vehicle safety 
     and hazardous materials transportation safety.
       ``(2) Contents.--The Secretary shall approve a plan if the 
     Secretary determines that the plan is adequate to comply with 
     the requirements of this section, and the plan--
       ``(A) implements performance-based activities, including 
     deployment and maintenance of technology to enhance the 
     efficiency and effectiveness of commercial motor vehicle 
     safety programs;
       ``(B) designates a lead State commercial motor vehicle 
     safety agency responsible for administering the plan 
     throughout the State;
       ``(C) contains satisfactory assurances that the lead State 
     commercial motor vehicle safety agency has or will have the 
     legal authority, resources, and qualified personnel necessary 
     to enforce the regulations, standards, and orders;
       ``(D) contains satisfactory assurances that the State will 
     devote adequate resources to the administration of the plan 
     and enforcement of the regulations, standards, and orders;
       ``(E) provides a right of entry and inspection to carry out 
     the plan;
       ``(F) provides that all reports required under this section 
     be available to the Secretary on request;
       ``(G) provides that the lead State commercial motor vehicle 
     safety agency will adopt the reporting requirements and use 
     the forms for recordkeeping, inspections, and investigations 
     that the Secretary prescribes;
       ``(H) requires all registrants of commercial motor vehicles 
     to demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety regulations, 
     standards, and orders of the Federal Government and the 
     State;
       ``(I) provides that the State will grant maximum 
     reciprocity for inspections conducted under the North 
     American Inspection Standards through the use of a 
     nationally-accepted system that allows ready identification 
     of previously inspected commercial motor vehicles;
       ``(J) ensures that activities described in subsection (h), 
     if financed through grants to the State made under this 
     section, will not diminish the effectiveness of the 
     development and implementation of the programs to improve 
     motor carrier, commercial motor vehicle, and driver safety as 
     described in subsection (b);
       ``(K) ensures that the lead State commercial motor vehicle 
     safety agency will coordinate the plan, data collection, and 
     information systems with the State highway safety improvement 
     program required under section 148(c) of title 23;
       ``(L) ensures participation in appropriate Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration information technology and data 
     systems and other information systems by all appropriate 
     jurisdictions receiving Motor Carrier Safety Assistance 
     Program funding;
       ``(M) ensures that information is exchanged among the 
     States in a timely manner;
       ``(N) provides satisfactory assurances that the State will 
     undertake efforts that will emphasize and improve enforcement 
     of State and local traffic safety laws and regulations 
     related to commercial motor vehicle safety;
       ``(O) provides satisfactory assurances in the plan that the 
     State will address national priorities and performance goals, 
     including--
       ``(i) activities aimed at removing impaired commercial 
     motor vehicle drivers from the highways of the United States 
     through adequate enforcement of regulations on the use of 
     alcohol and controlled substances and by ensuring ready 
     roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment;
       ``(ii) activities aimed at providing an appropriate level 
     of training to State motor carrier safety assistance program 
     officers and employees on recognizing drivers impaired by 
     alcohol or controlled substances; and
       ``(iii) when conducted with an appropriate commercial motor 
     vehicle inspection, criminal interdiction activities, and 
     appropriate strategies for carrying out those interdiction 
     activities, including interdiction activities that affect the 
     transportation of controlled substances (as defined under 
     section 102 of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and 
     Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802) and listed in part 1308 
     of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, as updated and 
     republished from time to time) by any occupant of a 
     commercial motor vehicle;
       ``(P) provides that the State has established and dedicated 
     sufficient resources to a program to ensure that--
       ``(i) the State collects and reports to the Secretary 
     accurate, complete, and timely motor carrier safety data; and
       ``(ii) the State participates in a national motor carrier 
     safety data correction system prescribed by the Secretary;

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       ``(Q) ensures that the State will cooperate in the 
     enforcement of financial responsibility requirements under 
     sections 13906, 31138, and 31139 of this title, and 
     regulations issued under these sections;
       ``(R) ensures consistent, effective, and reasonable 
     sanctions;
       ``(S) ensures that roadside inspections will be conducted 
     at locations that are adequate to protect the safety of 
     drivers and enforcement personnel;
       ``(T) provides that the State will include in the training 
     manuals for the licensing examination to drive both 
     noncommercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicles 
     information on best practices for driving safely in the 
     vicinity of noncommercial and commercial motor vehicles;
       ``(U) provides that the State will enforce the registration 
     requirements of sections 13902 and 31134 of this title by 
     prohibiting the operation of any vehicle discovered to be 
     operated by a motor carrier without a registration issued 
     under those sections or to be operated beyond the scope of 
     the motor carrier's registration;
       ``(V) provides that the State will conduct comprehensive 
     and highly visible traffic enforcement and commercial motor 
     vehicle safety inspection programs in high-risk locations and 
     corridors;
       ``(W) except in the case of an imminent hazard or obvious 
     safety hazard, ensures that an inspection of a vehicle 
     transporting passengers for a motor carrier of passengers is 
     conducted at a station, terminal, border crossing, 
     maintenance facility, destination, or other location where 
     adequate food, shelter, and sanitation facilities are 
     available for passengers, and reasonable accommodations are 
     available for passengers with disabilities;
       ``(X) ensures that the State will transmit to its roadside 
     inspectors the notice of each Federal exemption granted under 
     section 31315(b) of this title and sections 390.23 and 390.25 
     of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and provided 
     to the State by the Secretary, including the name of the 
     person granted the exemption and any terms and conditions 
     that apply to the exemption;
       ``(Y) except as provided in subsection (d), provides that 
     the State--
       ``(i) will conduct safety audits of interstate and, at the 
     State's discretion, intrastate new entrant motor carriers 
     under section 31144(g) of this title; and
       ``(ii) if the State authorizes a third party to conduct 
     safety audits under section 31144(g) on its behalf, the State 
     verifies the quality of the work conducted and remains solely 
     responsible for the management and oversight of the 
     activities;
       ``(Z) provides that the State agrees to fully participate 
     in the performance and registration information system 
     management under section 31106(b) not later than October 1, 
     2020, by complying with the conditions for participation 
     under paragraph (3) of that section;
       ``(AA) provides that a State that shares a land border with 
     another country--
       ``(i) will conduct a border commercial motor vehicle safety 
     program focusing on international commerce that includes 
     enforcement and related projects; or
       ``(ii) will forfeit all funds calculated by the Secretary 
     based on border-related activities if the State declines to 
     conduct the program described in clause (i) in its plan; and
       ``(BB) provides that a State that meets the other 
     requirements of this section and agrees to comply with the 
     requirements established in subsection (l)(3) may fund 
     operation and maintenance costs associated with innovative 
     technology deployment under subsection (l)(3) with Motor 
     Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds authorized under 
     section 31104(a)(1).
       ``(3) Publication.--
       ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the 
     Secretary shall publish each approved State multiple-year 
     plan, and each annual update thereto, on the Department of 
     Transportation's public website not later than 30 days after 
     the date the Secretary approves the plan or update.
       ``(B) Limitation.--Before posting an approved State 
     multiple-year plan or annual update under subparagraph (A), 
     the Secretary shall redact any information identified by the 
     State that, if disclosed--
       ``(i) would reasonably be expected to interfere with 
     enforcement proceedings; or
       ``(ii) would reveal enforcement techniques or procedures 
     that would reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of 
     the law.
       ``(d) Exclusion of U.S. Territories.--The requirement that 
     a State conduct safety audits of new entrant motor carriers 
     under subsection (c)(2)(Y) does not apply to a territory of 
     the United States unless required by the Secretary.
       ``(e) Intrastate Compatibility.--The Secretary shall 
     prescribe regulations specifying tolerance guidelines and 
     standards for ensuring compatibility of intrastate commercial 
     motor vehicle safety laws, including regulations, with 
     Federal motor carrier safety regulations to be enforced under 
     subsections (b) and (c). To the extent practicable, the 
     guidelines and standards shall allow for maximum flexibility 
     while ensuring a degree of uniformity that will not diminish 
     motor vehicle safety.
       ``(f) Maintenance of Effort.--
       ``(1) Baseline.--Except as provided under paragraphs (2) 
     and (3) and in accordance with section 32508 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015, a State plan under subsection (c) shall provide that 
     the total expenditure of amounts of the lead State commercial 
     motor vehicle safety agency responsible for administering the 
     plan will be maintained at a level each fiscal year at least 
     equal to--
       ``(A) the average level of that expenditure for fiscal 
     years 2004 and 2005; or
       ``(B) the level of that expenditure for the year in which 
     the Secretary implements a new allocation formula under 
     section 32508 of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
       ``(2) Adjusted baseline after fiscal year 2017.--At the 
     request of a State, the Secretary may evaluate additional 
     documentation related to the maintenance of effort and may 
     make reasonable adjustments to the maintenance of effort 
     baseline after the year in which the Secretary implements a 
     new allocation formula under section 32508 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015, and this adjusted baseline will replace the maintenance 
     of effort requirement under paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Waivers.--At the request of a State, the Secretary 
     may waive or modify the requirements of this subsection for 1 
     fiscal year if the Secretary determines that a waiver or 
     modification is reasonable, based on circumstances described 
     by the State, to ensure the continuation of commercial motor 
     vehicle enforcement activities in the State.
       ``(4) Level of state expenditures.--In estimating the 
     average level of State expenditure under paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary--
       ``(A) may allow the State to exclude State expenditures for 
     Federally-sponsored demonstration and pilot programs and 
     strike forces;
       ``(B) may allow the State to exclude expenditures for 
     activities related to border enforcement and new entrant 
     safety audits; and
       ``(C) shall require the State to exclude State matching 
     amounts used to receive Federal financing under section 
     31104.
       ``(g) Use of Unified Carrier Registration Fees Agreement.--
     Amounts generated under section 14504a of this title and 
     received by a State and used for motor carrier safety 
     purposes may be included as part of the State's match 
     required under section 31104 of this title or maintenance of 
     effort required by subsection (f) of this section.
       ``(h) Use of Grants to Enforce Other Laws.--When approved 
     in the States' plan under subsection (c), a State may use 
     Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds received under 
     this section--
       ``(1) if the activities are carried out in conjunction with 
     an appropriate inspection of a commercial motor vehicle to 
     enforce Federal or State commercial motor vehicle safety 
     regulations, for--
       ``(A) enforcement of commercial motor vehicle size and 
     weight limitations at locations, excluding fixed weight 
     facilities, such as near steep grades or mountainous 
     terrains, where the weight of a commercial motor vehicle can 
     significantly affect the safe operation of the vehicle, or at 
     ports where intermodal shipping containers enter and leave 
     the United States; and
       ``(B) detection of and enforcement actions taken as a 
     result of criminal activity, including the trafficking of 
     human beings, in a commercial motor vehicle or by any 
     occupant, including the operator, of the commercial motor 
     vehicle;
       ``(2) for documented enforcement of State traffic laws and 
     regulations designed to promote the safe operation of 
     commercial motor vehicles, including documented enforcement 
     of such laws and regulations relating to noncommercial motor 
     vehicles when necessary to promote the safe operation of 
     commercial motor vehicles, if--
       ``(A) the number of motor carrier safety activities, 
     including roadside safety inspections, conducted in the State 
     is maintained at a level at least equal to the average level 
     of such activities conducted in the State in fiscal years 
     2004 and 2005; and
       ``(B) the State does not use more than 10 percent of the 
     basic amount the State receives under a grant awarded under 
     section 31104(a)(1) for enforcement activities relating to 
     noncommercial motor vehicles necessary to promote the safe 
     operation of commercial motor vehicles unless the Secretary 
     determines that a higher percentage will result in 
     significant increases in commercial motor vehicle safety; and
       ``(3) for the enforcement of household goods regulations on 
     intrastate and interstate carriers if the State has adopted 
     laws or regulations compatible with the Federal household 
     goods regulations.
       ``(i) Evaluation of Plans and Award of Grants.--
       ``(1) Awards.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for 
     the application, evaluation, and approval of State plans 
     under this section. Subject to subsection (j), the Secretary 
     may allocate the amounts made available under section 
     31104(a)(1) among the States.
       ``(2) Opportunity to cure.--If the Secretary disapproves a 
     plan under this section, the Secretary shall give the State a 
     written explanation of the reasons for disapproval and allow 
     the State to modify and resubmit the plan for approval.
       ``(j) Allocation of Funds.--

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       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, by regulation, shall 
     prescribe allocation criteria for funds made available under 
     section 31104(a)(1).
       ``(2) Annual allocations.--On October 1 of each fiscal 
     year, or as soon as practicable thereafter, and after making 
     a deduction under section 31104(c), the Secretary shall 
     allocate amounts made available in section 31104(a)(1) to 
     carry out this section for the fiscal year among the States 
     with plans approved under this section in accordance with the 
     criteria under paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Elective adjustments.--Subject to the availability of 
     funding and notwithstanding fluctuations in the data elements 
     used by the Secretary to calculate the annual allocation 
     amounts, after the creation of a new allocation formula under 
     section 32508 of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015 the Secretary may not make 
     elective adjustments to the allocation formula that decrease 
     a State's Federal funding levels by more than 3 percent in a 
     fiscal year. The 3 percent limit shall not apply to the 
     withholding provisions of subsection (k).
       ``(k) Plan Monitoring.--
       ``(1) In general.--On the basis of reports submitted by the 
     lead State agency responsible for administering an approved 
     State plan and an investigation by the Secretary, the 
     Secretary shall periodically evaluate State implementation of 
     and compliance with the State plan.
       ``(2) Withholding of funds.--
       ``(A) Disapproval.--If, after notice and an opportunity to 
     be heard, the Secretary finds that the State plan previously 
     approved is not being followed or has become inadequate to 
     ensure enforcement of the regulations, standards, or orders, 
     or the State is otherwise not in compliance with the 
     requirements of this section, the Secretary may withdraw 
     approval of the plan and notify the State. The plan is no 
     longer in effect once the State receives notice, and the 
     Secretary shall withhold all funding under this section.
       ``(B) Noncompliance withholding.--In lieu of withdrawing 
     approval of the plan, the Secretary may, after providing 
     notice and an opportunity to be heard, withhold funding from 
     the State to which the State would otherwise be entitled 
     under this section for the period of the State's 
     noncompliance. In exercising this option, the Secretary may 
     withhold--
       ``(i) up to 5 percent of funds during the fiscal year that 
     the Secretary notifies the State of its noncompliance;
       ``(ii) up to 10 percent of funds for the first full fiscal 
     year of noncompliance;
       ``(iii) up to 25 percent of funds for the second full 
     fiscal year of noncompliance; and
       ``(iv) not more than 50 percent of funds for the third and 
     any subsequent full fiscal year of noncompliance.
       ``(3) Judicial review.--A State adversely affected by a 
     determination under paragraph (2) may seek judicial review 
     under chapter 7 of title 5. Notwithstanding the disapproval 
     of a State plan under paragraph (2)(A) or the withholding 
     under paragraph (2)(B), the State may retain jurisdiction in 
     an administrative or a judicial proceeding that commenced 
     before the notice of disapproval or withholding if the issues 
     involved are not related directly to the reasons for the 
     disapproval or withholding.
       ``(l) High Priority Financial Assistance Program.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer a high 
     priority financial assistance program funded under section 
     31104 for the purposes described in paragraphs (2) and (3).
       ``(2) Activities related to motor carrier safety.--The 
     purpose of this paragraph is to make discretionary grants to 
     and cooperative agreements with States, local governments, 
     federally-recognized Indian tribes, other political 
     jurisdictions as necessary, and any person to carry out high 
     priority activities and projects that augment motor carrier 
     safety activities and projects planned in accordance with 
     subsections (b) and (c), including activities and projects 
     that--
       ``(A) increase public awareness and education on commercial 
     motor vehicle safety;
       ``(B) target unsafe driving of commercial motor vehicles 
     and non-commercial motor vehicles in areas identified as high 
     risk crash corridors;
       ``(C) support the enforcement of State household goods 
     regulations on intrastate and interstate carriers if the 
     State has adopted laws or regulations compatible with the 
     Federal household good laws;
       ``(D) improve the safe and secure movement of hazardous 
     materials;
       ``(E) improve safe transportation of goods and persons in 
     foreign commerce;
       ``(F) demonstrate new technologies to improve commercial 
     motor vehicle safety;
       ``(G) support participation in performance and registration 
     information systems management under section 31106(b)--
       ``(i) for entities not responsible for submitting the plan 
     under subsection (c); or
       ``(ii) for entities responsible for submitting the plan 
     under subsection (c)--

       ``(I) before October 1, 2020, to achieve compliance with 
     the requirements of participation; and
       ``(II) beginning on October 1, 2020, or once compliance is 
     achieved, whichever is sooner, for special initiatives or 
     projects that exceed routine operations required for 
     participation;

       ``(H) conduct safety data improvement projects--
       ``(i) that complete or exceed the requirements under 
     subsection (c)(2)(P) for entities not responsible for 
     submitting the plan under subsection (c); or
       ``(ii) that exceed the requirements under subsection 
     (c)(2)(P) for entities responsible for submitting the plan 
     under subsection (c); and
       ``(I) otherwise improve commercial motor vehicle safety and 
     compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations.
       ``(3) Innovative technology deployment grant program.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an 
     innovative technology deployment grant program to make 
     discretionary grants funded under section 31104(a)(2) to 
     eligible States for the innovative technology deployment of 
     commercial motor vehicle information systems and networks.
       ``(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the program shall be--
       ``(i) to advance the technological capability and promote 
     the deployment of intelligent transportation system 
     applications for commercial motor vehicle operations, 
     including commercial motor vehicle, commercial driver, and 
     carrier-specific information systems and networks; and
       ``(ii) to support and maintain commercial motor vehicle 
     information systems and networks--

       ``(I) to link Federal motor carrier safety information 
     systems with State commercial motor vehicle systems;
       ``(II) to improve the safety and productivity of commercial 
     motor vehicles and drivers; and
       ``(III) to reduce costs associated with commercial motor 
     vehicle operations and Federal and State commercial vehicle 
     regulatory requirements.

       ``(C) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
     paragraph, a State shall--
       ``(i) have a commercial motor vehicle information systems 
     and networks program plan approved by the Secretary that 
     describes the various systems and networks at the State level 
     that need to be refined, revised, upgraded, or built to 
     accomplish deployment of commercial motor vehicle information 
     systems and networks capabilities;
       ``(ii) certify to the Secretary that its commercial motor 
     vehicle information systems and networks deployment 
     activities, including hardware procurement, software and 
     system development, and infrastructure modifications--

       ``(I) are consistent with the national intelligent 
     transportation systems and commercial motor vehicle 
     information systems and networks architectures and available 
     standards; and
       ``(II) promote interoperability and efficiency to the 
     extent practicable; and

       ``(iii) agree to execute interoperability tests developed 
     by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to verify 
     that its systems conform with the national intelligent 
     transportation systems architecture, applicable standards, 
     and protocols for commercial motor vehicle information 
     systems and networks.
       ``(D) Use of funds.--Grant funds may be used--
       ``(i) for deployment activities and activities to develop 
     new and innovative advanced technology solutions that support 
     commercial motor vehicle information systems and networks;
       ``(ii) for planning activities, including the development 
     or updating of program or top level design plans in order to 
     become eligible or maintain eligibility under subparagraph 
     (C); and
       ``(iii) for the operation and maintenance costs associated 
     with innovative technology.
       ``(E) Secretary authorization.--The Secretary is authorized 
     to award a State funding for the operation, and maintenance 
     costs associated with innovative technology deployment with 
     funds made available under both sections 31104(a)(1) and 
     31104(a)(2) of this title.''.
       (b) Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Grant Program.--
     Section 31103 is amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 31103. Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Grant 
       Program

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer a 
     commercial motor vehicle operators grant program funded under 
     section 31104.
       ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the grant program is to 
     train individuals in the safe operation of commercial motor 
     vehicles (as defined in section 31301).''.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 31104 is 
     amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 31104. Authorization of appropriations

       ``(a) Financial Assistance Programs.--The following sums 
     are authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund 
     for the following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
     Financial Assistance Programs:
       ``(1) Motor carrier safety assistance program.--Subject to 
     paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (c) of this 
     section, to carry out section 31102--
       ``(A) $295,636,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(B) $301,845,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(C) $308,183,000 for fiscal year 2019;

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       ``(D) $314,655,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(E) $321,263,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(2) High priority activities financial assistance 
     program.--Subject to subsection (c), to make grants and 
     cooperative agreements under section 31102(l) of this title, 
     the Secretary may set aside from amounts made available under 
     paragraph (1) of this subsection up to--
       ``(A) $42,323,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(B) $43,212,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(C) $44,119,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(D) $45,046,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(E) $45,992,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(3) Commercial motor vehicle operators grant program.--To 
     carry out section 31103--
       ``(A) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(B) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(C) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(D) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(E) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(4) Commercial driver's license program implementation 
     financial assistance program.--Subject to subsection (c), to 
     carry out section 31313--
       ``(A) $31,273,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(B) $31,930,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(C) $32,600,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(D) $33,285,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(E) $33,984,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(b) Reimbursement and Payment to Recipients for 
     Government Share of Costs.--
       ``(1) In general.--Amounts made available under subsection 
     (a) shall be used to reimburse financial assistance 
     recipients proportionally for the Federal Government's share 
     of the costs incurred.
       ``(2) Reimbursement amounts.--The Secretary shall reimburse 
     a recipient, in accordance with a financial assistance 
     agreement made under section 31102, 31103, or 31313, an 
     amount that is at least 85 percent of the costs incurred by 
     the recipient in a fiscal year in developing and implementing 
     programs under these sections. The Secretary shall pay the 
     recipient an amount not more than the Federal Government 
     share of the total costs approved by the Federal Government 
     in the financial assistance agreement. The Secretary shall 
     include a recipient's in-kind contributions in determining 
     the reimbursement.
       ``(3) Vouchers.--Each recipient shall submit vouchers at 
     least quarterly for costs the recipient incurs in developing 
     and implementing programs under section 31102, 31103, or 
     31313.
       ``(c) Deductions for Partner Training and Program 
     Support.--On October 1 of each fiscal year, or as soon after 
     that date as practicable, the Secretary may deduct from 
     amounts made available under paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of 
     subsection (a) for that fiscal year not more than 1.50 
     percent of those amounts for partner training and program 
     support in that fiscal year. The Secretary shall use at least 
     75 percent of those deducted amounts to train non-Federal 
     Government employees and to develop related training 
     materials in carrying out these programs.
       ``(d) Grants and Cooperative Agreements as Contractual 
     Obligations.--The approval of a financial assistance 
     agreement by the Secretary under section 31102, 31103, or 
     31313 is a contractual obligation of the Federal Government 
     for payment of the Federal Government's share of costs in 
     carrying out the provisions of the grant or cooperative 
     agreement.
       ``(e) Eligible Activities.--The Secretary shall establish 
     criteria for eligible activities to be funded with financial 
     assistance agreements under this section and publish those 
     criteria in a notice of funding availability before the 
     financial assistance program application period.
       ``(f) Period of Availability of Financial Assistance 
     Agreement Funds for Recipient Expenditures.--
       ``(1) In general.--The period of availability for a 
     recipient to expend a grant or cooperative agreement 
     authorized under subsection (a) is as follows:
       ``(A) For grants made for carrying out section 31102, other 
     than section 31102(l), for the fiscal year in which it is 
     obligated and for the next fiscal year.
       ``(B) For grants or cooperative agreements made for 
     carrying out section 31102(l)(2), for the fiscal year in 
     which it is obligated and for the next 2 fiscal years.
       ``(C) For grants made for carrying out section 31102(l)(3), 
     for the fiscal year in which it is obligated and for the next 
     4 fiscal years.
       ``(D) For grants made for carrying out section 31103, for 
     the fiscal year in which it is obligated and for the next 
     fiscal year.
       ``(E) For grants or cooperative agreements made for 
     carrying out 31313, for the fiscal year in which it is 
     obligated and for the next 4 fiscal years.
       ``(2) Reobligation.--Amounts not expended by a recipient 
     during the period of availability shall be released back to 
     the Secretary for reobligation for any purpose under sections 
     31102, 31103, 31104, and 31313 in accordance with subsection 
     (i) of this section.
       ``(g) Contract Authority; Initial Date of Availability.--
     Amounts authorized from the Highway Trust Fund by this 
     section shall be available for obligation on the date of 
     their apportionment or allocation or on October 1 of the 
     fiscal year for which they are authorized, whichever occurs 
     first.
       ``(h) Availability of Funding.--Amounts made available 
     under this section shall remain available until expended.
       ``(i) Transfer of Obligation Authority.--
       ``(1) In general.--Of the contract authority authorized for 
     motor carrier safety grants, the Secretary shall have 
     authority to transfer available unobligated contract 
     authority and associated liquidating cash within or between 
     Federal financial assistance programs authorized under this 
     section and make new Federal financial assistance awards 
     under this section.
       ``(2) Cost estimates.--Of the funds transferred, the 
     contract authority and associated liquidating cash or 
     obligations and expenditures stemming from Federal financial 
     assistance awards made with this contract authority shall not 
     be scored as new obligations by the Office of Management and 
     Budget or by the Secretary.
       ``(3) No limitation on total of obligations.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no limitation on 
     the total of obligations for Federal financial assistance 
     programs carried out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration under this section shall apply to unobligated 
     funds transferred under this subsection.''.
       (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Safety fitness of owners and operator; safety reviews 
     of new operators.--Section 31144(g) is amended by striking 
     paragraph (5).
       (2) Information systems; performance and registration 
     information program.--Section 31106(b) is amended by striking 
     paragraph (4).
       (3) Border enforcement grants.--Section 31107 is repealed.
       (4) Performance and registration information system 
     management.--Section 31109 is repealed.
       (5) Table of contents.--The table of contents of chapter 
     311 is amended--
       (A) by striking the items relating to 31107 and 31109; and
       (B) by striking the items relating to sections 31102, 
     31103, and 31104 and inserting the following:

``31102. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.
``31103. Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Grant Program.
``31104. Authorization of appropriations.''.

       (6) Grants for commercial driver's license program 
     implementation.--Section 31313(a), as amended by section 
     32506 of this Act, is further amended by striking ``The 
     Secretary of Transportation shall administer a financial 
     assistance program for commercial driver's license program 
     implementation for the purposes described in paragraphs (1) 
     and (2)'' and inserting ``The Secretary of Transportation 
     shall administer a financial assistance program for 
     commercial driver's license program implementation funded 
     under section 31104 of this title for the purposes described 
     in paragraphs (1) and (2)''.
       (7) Commercial vehicle information systems and networks 
     deployment.--Section 4126 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31106 
     note) is repealed.
       (8) Safety data improvement program.--Section 4128 of 
     SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31100 note) is repealed.
       (9) Grant program for commercial motor vehicle operators.--
     Section 4134 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31301 note) is 
     repealed.
       (10) Winter home heating oil delivery state flexibility 
     program.--Section 346 of National Highway System Designation 
     Act of 1995 (49 U.S.C. 31166 note) is repealed.
       (11) Maintenance of effort as condition on grants to 
     states.--Section 103(c) of the Motor Carrier Safety 
     Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31102 note) is repealed.
       (12) State compliance with cdl requirements.--Section 
     103(e) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 
     (49 U.S.C. 31102 note) is repealed.
       (13) Border staffing standards.--Section 218(d) of the 
     Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31133 
     note) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``under section 
     31104(f)(2)(B) of title 49, United States Code'' and 
     inserting ``section 31104(a)(1) of title 49, United States 
     Code''; and
       (B) by striking paragraph (3).
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on October 1, 2016.
       (f) Transition.--Notwithstanding the amendments made by 
     this section, the Secretary shall carry out sections 31102, 
     31103, 31104 of title 49, United States Code, and any 
     sections repealed under subsection (d) of this section, as 
     necessary, as those sections were in effect on the day before 
     October 1, 2016, with respect to applications for grants, 
     cooperative agreements, or contracts under those sections 
     submitted before October 1, 2016.

     SEC. 32503. NEW ENTRANT SAFETY REVIEW PROGRAM STUDY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Office of Inspector General of the 
     Department of Transportation shall report to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the House 
     of Representatives on its assessment of the new operator 
     safety review

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     program, required under section 31144(g) of title 49, United 
     States Code, including the program's effectiveness in 
     reducing commercial motor vehicles involved in crashes, 
     fatalities, and injuries, and in improving commercial motor 
     vehicle safety.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion of the 
     report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     in the House of Representatives a report on the actions the 
     Secretary will take to address any recommendations included 
     in the study under subsection (a).
       (c) Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; Exception.--The study 
     and the Office of the Inspector General assessment shall not 
     be subject to section 3506 or section 3507 of title 44, 
     United States Code.

     SEC. 32504. PERFORMANCE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
                   MANAGEMENT.

       Section 31106(b) is amended in the heading by striking 
     ``Program'' and inserting ``Systems Management''.

     SEC. 32505. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 311 is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 31110. Authorization of appropriations

       ``(a) Administrative Expenses.--There are authorized to be 
     appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass 
     Transit Account) for the Secretary of Transportation to pay 
     administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration--
       ``(1) $264,439,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(2) $269,992,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(3) $275,662,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(4) $281,451,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(5) $287,361,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(6) $293,396,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(b) Use of Funds.--The funds authorized by this section 
     shall be used--
       ``(1) for personnel costs;
       ``(2) for administrative infrastructure;
       ``(3) for rent;
       ``(4) for information technology;
       ``(5) for programs for research and technology, information 
     management, regulatory development, the administration of the 
     performance and registration information systems management;
       ``(6) for programs for outreach and education under 
     subsection (d);
       ``(7) to fund the motor carrier safety facility working 
     capital fund established under subsection (c);
       ``(8) for other operating expenses;
       ``(9) to conduct safety reviews of new operators; and
       ``(10) for such other expenses as may from time to time 
     become necessary to implement statutory mandates of the 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration not funded from 
     other sources.
       ``(c) Motor Carrier Safety Facility Working Capital Fund.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may establish a motor 
     carrier safety facility working capital fund.
       ``(2) Purpose.--Amounts in the fund shall be available for 
     modernization, construction, leases, and expenses related to 
     vacating, occupying, maintaining, and expanding motor carrier 
     safety facilities, and associated activities.
       ``(3) Availability.--Amounts in the fund shall be available 
     without regard to fiscal year limitation.
       ``(4) Funding.--Amounts may be appropriated to the fund 
     from the amounts made available in subsection (a).
       ``(5) Fund transfers.--The Secretary may transfer funds to 
     the working capital fund from the amounts made available in 
     subsection (a) or from other funds as identified by the 
     Secretary.
       ``(d) Outreach and Education Program.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may conduct, through any 
     combination of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or 
     other activities, an internal and external outreach and 
     education program to be administered by the Administrator of 
     the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
       ``(2) Federal share.--The Federal share of an outreach and 
     education program for which a grant, contract, or cooperative 
     agreement is made under this subsection may be up to 100 
     percent of the cost of the grant, contract, or cooperative 
     agreement.
       ``(3) Funding.--From amounts made available in subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall make available such sums as are 
     necessary to carry out this subsection each fiscal year.
       ``(e) Contract Authority; Initial Date of Availability.--
     Amounts authorized from the Highway Trust Fund by this 
     section shall be available for obligation on the date of 
     their apportionment or allocation or on October 1 of the 
     fiscal year for which they are authorized, whichever occurs 
     first.
       ``(f) Funding Availability.--Amounts made available under 
     this section shall remain available until expended.
       ``(g) Contractual Obligation.--The approval of funds by the 
     Secretary under this section is a contractual obligation of 
     the Federal Government for payment of the Federal 
     Government's share of costs.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Administrative expenses; authorization of 
     appropriations.--Section 31104 is amended--
       (A) by striking subsection (i); and
       (B) by redesignating subsections (j) and (k) and 
     subsections (i) and (j), respectively.
       (2) Use of amounts made available under subsection (i).--
     Section 4116(d) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31104 note) is 
     amended by striking ``section 31104(i)'' and inserting 
     ``section 31110''.
       (3) Internal cooperation.--Section 31161 is amended by 
     striking ``31104(i)'' and inserting ``31110''.
       (4) SAFETEA-LU; outreach and education.--Section 4127 of 
     SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1741; Public Law 109-59) is repealed.
       (5) Table of contents.--The table of contents of subchapter 
     I of chapter 311 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:

``31110. Authorization of appropriations.''.

     SEC. 32506. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PROGRAM 
                   IMPLEMENTATION.

       (a) In General.--Section 31313 is amended to read as 
     follows:

     ``Sec. 31313. Commercial driver's license program 
       implementation financial assistance program

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall 
     administer a financial assistance program for commercial 
     driver's license program implementation for the purposes 
     described in paragraphs (1) and (2).
       ``(1) State commercial driver's license program 
     implementation grants.--The Secretary of Transportation may 
     make a grant to a State agency in a fiscal year--
       ``(A) to comply with the requirements of section 31311;
       ``(B) in the case of a State that is making a good faith 
     effort toward substantial compliance with the requirements of 
     section 31311, to improve its implementation of its 
     commercial driver's license program, including expenses--
       ``(i) for computer hardware and software;
       ``(ii) for publications, testing, personnel, training, and 
     quality control;
       ``(iii) for commercial driver's license program 
     coordinators; and
       ``(iv) to implement or maintain a system to notify an 
     employer of an operator of a commercial motor vehicle of the 
     suspension or revocation of the operator's commercial 
     driver's license consistent with the standards developed 
     under section 32303(b) of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Enhancement Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 31304 note).
       ``(2) Priority activities.--The Secretary may make a grant 
     or cooperative agreement in a fiscal year to a State agency, 
     local government, or any person for research, development or 
     testing, demonstration projects, public education, or other 
     special activities and projects relating to commercial 
     driver's licensing and motor vehicle safety that--
       ``(A) benefit all jurisdictions of the United States;
       ``(B) address national safety concerns and circumstances;
       ``(C) address emerging issues relating to commercial 
     driver's license improvements;
       ``(D) support innovative ideas and solutions to commercial 
     driver's license program issues; or
       ``(E) address other commercial driver's license issues, as 
     determined by the Secretary.
       ``(b) Prohibitions.--A recipient may not use financial 
     assistance funds awarded under this section to rent, lease, 
     or buy land or buildings.
       ``(c) Report.--The Secretary shall issue an annual report 
     on the activities carried out under this section.
       ``(d) Apportionment.--All amounts made available to carry 
     out this section for a fiscal year shall be apportioned to a 
     State or recipient described in subsection (a)(2) according 
     to criteria prescribed by the Secretary.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The table of 
     contents of chapter 313 is amended by striking the item 
     relating to section 31313 and inserting the following:

``31313. Commercial driver's license program implementation financial 
              assistance program.''.

     SEC. 32507. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY 
                   PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016.

       (a) Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Grant 
     Extension.--Section 31104(a) is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting 
     ``and, for fiscal year 2016, sections 31102, 31107, and 31109 
     of this title and section 4128 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31100 
     note)'' after ``31102'';
       (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
       (3) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following:
       ``(10) $218,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and
       ``(11) `$259,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.''.
       (b) Extension of Grant Programs.--Section 4101(c) SAFETEA-
     LU (119 Stat. 1715; Public Law 109-59), is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(c) Grant Programs Funding.--There are authorized to be 
     appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund the following sums 
     for the following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
     programs:
       ``(1) Commercial driver's license program improvement 
     grants.--For carrying

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     out the commercial driver's license program improvement 
     grants program under section 31313 of title 49, United States 
     Code, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.
       ``(2) Border enforcement grants.--From amounts made 
     available under section 31104(a) of title 49, United States 
     Code, for border enforcement grants under section 31107 of 
     that title, $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.
       ``(3) Performance and registration information systems 
     management grant programs.--From amounts made available under 
     section 31104(a) of title 49, United States Code, for the 
     performance and registration information systems management 
     grant program under section 31109 of that title, $5,000,000 
     for fiscal year 2016.
       ``(4) Commercial vehicle information systems and networks 
     deployment.--For carrying out the commercial vehicle 
     information systems and networks deployment program under 
     section 4126 of this Act (the innovative technology 
     deployment program), $25,000,000, for fiscal year 2016.
       ``(5) Safety data improvement grants.--From amounts made 
     available under section 31104(a) of title 49, United States 
     Code, for safety data improvement grants under section 4128 
     of this Act, $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.''.
       (c) High-priority Activities.--Section 31104(j)(2), as 
     redesignated by section 32505 of this Act is amended by 
     striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2016''.
       (d) New Entrant Audits.--Section 31144(g)(5)(B) is amended 
     to read as follows:
       ``(B) Set aside.--The Secretary shall set aside from 
     amounts made available by section 31104(a) up to $32,000,000 
     for fiscal year 2016 for audits of new entrant motor carriers 
     conducted under this paragraph.''.
       (e) Grant Program for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators.--
     Section 4134(c) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31301 note) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(c) Funding.--From amounts made available under section 
     31110 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary shall 
     make available, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2016 to carry out 
     the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program.''.
       (f) Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks 
     Deployment.--
       (1) In general.--Section 4126 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 
     31106 note; 119 Stat. 1738; Public Law 109-59) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (c)--
       (i) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: 
     ``Funds deobligated by the Secretary from previous year 
     grants shall not be counted towards the $2,500,000 maximum 
     aggregate amount for core deployment.''; and
       (ii) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: 
     ``Funds may also be used for planning activities, including 
     the development or updating of program or top level design 
     plans.''; and
       (B) in subsection (d)(4), by adding at the end the 
     following: ``Funds may also be used for planning activities, 
     including the development or updating of program or top level 
     design plans.''.
       (2) Innovative technology deployment program.--For fiscal 
     year 2016, the commercial vehicle information systems and 
     networks deployment program under section 4126 of SAFETEA-LU 
     (119 Stat. 1738; Public Law 109--59) may also be referred to 
     as the innovative technology deployment program.

     SEC. 32508. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
                   ALLOCATION.

       (a) Working Group.--
       (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a 
     motor carrier safety assistance program formula working group 
     (referred to in this section as the ``working group''.
       (2) Membership.--
       (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the working 
     group shall consist of representatives of the following:
       (i) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
       (ii) The lead State commercial motor vehicle safety 
     agencies responsible for administering the plan required by 
     section 31102 of title 49, United States Code.
       (iii) An organization representing State agencies 
     responsible for enforcing a program for inspection of 
     commercial motor vehicles.
       (iv) Such other persons as the Secretary considers 
     necessary.
       (B) Composition.--Representatives of State commercial motor 
     vehicle safety agencies shall comprise at least 51 percent of 
     the membership.
       (3) New allocation formula.--The working group shall 
     analyze requirements and factors for a new motor carrier 
     safety assistance program allocation formula.
       (4) Recommendation.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
     the working group is established under paragraph (1), the 
     working group shall make a recommendation to the Secretary 
     regarding a new Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 
     allocation formula.
       (5) FACA exemption.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
     U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the working group established 
     under this subsection.
       (6) Publication.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration shall publish on a public 
     website summaries of its meetings, and the final 
     recommendation provided to the Secretary.
       (b) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.--After receiving the 
     recommendation under subsection (a)(4), the Secretary shall 
     publish in the Federal Register a notice seeking public 
     comment on a new allocation formula for the motor carrier 
     safety assistance program under section 31102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (c) Basis for Formula.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     new allocation formula is based on factors that reflect, at a 
     minimum--
       (1) the relative needs of the States to comply with section 
     31102 of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) the relative administrative capacities of and 
     challenges faced by States in complying with section 31102 of 
     title 49, United States Code;
       (3) the average of each State's new entrant motor carrier 
     inventory for the 3-year period prior to the date of 
     enactment of this Act;
       (4) the number of international border inspection 
     facilities and border crossings by commercial vehicles in 
     each State; and
       (5) any other factors the Secretary considers appropriate.
       (d) Funding Amounts Prior to Development of a New 
     Allocation Formula.--
       (1) Interim formula.--Prior to the development of the new 
     allocation formula, the Secretary may calculate the interim 
     funding amounts for the motor carrier safety assistance 
     program in fiscal year 2017 (and later fiscal years, as 
     necessary) under section 31104(a)(1) of title 49, United 
     States Code, as amended by section 32502 of this Act, by the 
     following methodology:
       (A) The Secretary shall calculate the funding amount using 
     the allocation formula the Secretary used to award motor 
     carrier safety assistance program funding in fiscal year 2016 
     under section 2507 of this Act.
       (B) The Secretary shall average the funding awarded or 
     other equitable amounts to a State in fiscal years 2013, 
     2014, and 2015 for border enforcement grants awarded under 
     section 32603(c) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 807; Public Law 112--
     141) and new entrant audit grants awarded under that section, 
     or other equitable amounts.
       (C) The Secretary shall add the amounts calculated in 
     subparagraphs (A) and (B).
       (2) Adjustments.--Subject to the availability of funding 
     and notwithstanding fluctuations in the data elements used by 
     the Secretary, the initial amounts resulting from the 
     calculation described in paragraph (1) shall be adjusted to 
     ensure that, for each State, the amount shall not be less 
     than 97 percent of the average amount of funding received or 
     other equitable amounts in fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 
     for--
       (A) motor carrier safety assistance program funds awarded 
     under section 32603(a) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 807; Public Law 
     112-141);
       (B) border enforcement grants awarded under section 
     32603(a) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 807; Public Law 112-141); and
       (C) new entrant audit grants awarded under section 32603(a) 
     of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 807; Public Law 112-141).
       (3) Immediate relief.--In developing the new allocation 
     formula, the Secretary shall provide immediate relief for at 
     least 3 fiscal years to all States currently subject to the 
     withholding provisions of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance 
     Program funds for matters of noncompliance.
       (4) Future withholdings.--Beginning on the date that the 
     new allocation formula is implemented, the Secretary shall 
     impose all future withholdings in accordance with section 
     31102(k) of title 49, United States Code, as amended by 
     section 32502 of this Act.
       (e) Termination of Effectiveness.--This section expires 
     upon the implementation of a new Motor Carrier Safety 
     Assistance Program Allocation Formula.

     SEC. 32509. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT CALCULATION.

       (a) Before New Allocation Formula.--
       (1) Fiscal year 2017.--If a new allocation formula has not 
     been established for fiscal year 2017, then, for fiscal year 
     2017, the Secretary of Transportation shall calculate the 
     maintenance of effort required under section 31102(f) of 
     title 49, United States Code, as amended by section 32502 of 
     this Act, by averaging the expenditures for fiscal years 2004 
     and 2005 required by section 32601(a)(5) of MAP-21 (Public 
     Law 112--141), as that section was in effect on the day 
     before the date of enactment of this Act.
       (2) Subsequent fiscal years.--The Secretary may use the 
     methodology for calculating the maintenance of effort for 
     fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter if a new 
     allocation formula has not been established.
       (b) Beginning With New Allocation Formation.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3)(B), 
     beginning on the date that a new allocation formula is 
     established under section 2508, upon the request of a State, 
     the Secretary may modify the baseline maintenance of effort 
     required by section 31102(e) of title 49, United States Code, 
     as amended by section 32502 of this Act, for the purpose of 
     establishing a new baseline maintenance of effort if the 
     Secretary determines that a waiver or modification--
       (A) is equitable due to reasonable circumstances;

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       (B) will ensure the continuation of commercial motor 
     vehicle enforcement activities in the State; and
       (C) is necessary to ensure that the total amount of State 
     maintenance of effort and matching expenditures required 
     under sections 31102 and 31104 of title 49, United States 
     Code, as amended by section 32502 of this Act, does not 
     exceed a sum greater than the average of the total amount of 
     State maintenance of effort and matching expenditures for the 
     3 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
       (2) Adjustment methodology.--If requested by a State, the 
     Secretary may modify the maintenance of effort baseline 
     according to the following methodology:
       (A) The Secretary shall establish the maintenance of effort 
     using the average of fiscal years 2004 and 2005, as required 
     by section 32601(a)(5) of MAP-21 (Public Law 112--141).
       (B) The Secretary shall calculate the average required 
     match by a lead State commercial motor vehicle safety agency 
     for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 for motor carrier 
     safety assistance grants established at 20 percent by section 
     31103 of title 49, United States Code, as that section was in 
     effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
       (C) The Secretary shall calculate the estimated match 
     required under section 31104(b) of title 49, United States 
     Code, as amended by section 32502 of this Act.
       (D) The Secretary will subtract the amount in subparagraph 
     (B) from the amount in subparagraph (C) and--
       (i) if the number is greater than 0, then the Secretary 
     shall subtract the number from the amount in subparagraph 
     (A); or
       (ii) if the number is not greater than 0, then the 
     Secretary shall calculate the maintenance of effort using the 
     methodology in subparagraph (A).
       (3) Maintenance of effort amount.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary shall use the amount 
     calculated in paragraph (2) as the baseline maintenance of 
     effort required in section 31102(f) of title 49, United 
     States Code, as amended by section 32502 of this Act.
       (B) Deadline.--If a State does not request a waiver or 
     modification under this subsection before September 30 during 
     the first fiscal year that the Secretary implements the new 
     allocation formula under section 32508, the Secretary shall 
     calculate the maintenance of effort using the methodology in 
     paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection.
       (4) Maintenance of effort described.--The maintenance of 
     effort calculated under this section is the amount required 
     under section 31102(f) of title 49, United States Code, as 
     amended by section 32502 of this Act.
       (c) Termination of Effectiveness.--The authority under this 
     section terminates effective on the date that the new 
     maintenance of effort is calculated based on the new 
     allocation formula implemented under section 32508.

                  Subtitle F--Miscellaneous Provisions

     SEC. 32601. WINDSHIELD TECHNOLOGY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the 
     regulations in section 393.60(e) of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (relating to the prohibition on obstructions to 
     the driver's field of view) to exempt from that section the 
     voluntary mounting on a windshield of vehicle safety 
     technology likely to achieve a level of safety that is 
     equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that would 
     be achieved absent the exemption.
       (b) Definition of Vehicle Safety Technology.--In this 
     section, ``vehicle safety technology'' includes fleet-related 
     incident management system, performance or behavior 
     management system, speed management system, lane departure 
     warning system, forward collision warning or mitigation 
     system, active cruise control system, and any other 
     technology that the Secretary considers applicable.
       (c) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of this section, 
     any windshield mounted technology with a short term exemption 
     under part 381 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, on 
     the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be 
     considered likely to achieve a level of safety that is 
     equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that would 
     be achieved absent an exemption under subsection (a).

     SEC. 32602. ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES REQUIREMENTS.

       Section 31137(b) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``apply to'' and 
     inserting ``except as provided in paragraph (3), apply to''; 
     and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Exception.--A motor carrier, when transporting a 
     motor home or recreation vehicle trailer within the 
     definition of `driveaway-towaway operation' (as defined in 
     section 390.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) may 
     comply with the hours of service requirements by requiring 
     each driver to use--
       ``(A) a paper record of duty status form; or
       ``(B) an electronic logging device.''.

     SEC. 32603. LAPSE OF REQUIRED FINANCIAL SECURITY; SUSPENSION 
                   OF REGISTRATION.

       Section 13906(e) is amended by inserting ``or suspend'' 
     after ``revoke''.

     SEC. 32604. ACCESS TO NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER.

       Section 30305(b) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(13) The Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration may request the chief driver licensing 
     official of a State to provide information under subsection 
     (a) of this section about an individual in connection with a 
     safety investigation under the Administrator's 
     jurisdiction.''.

     SEC. 32605. STUDY ON COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER 
                   COMMUTING.

       (a) Effects of Commuting.--The Administrator of the Federal 
     Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall conduct a study of 
     the effects of motor carrier operator commutes exceeding 150 
     minutes commuting time on safety and commercial motor vehicle 
     driver fatigue.
       (b) Study.--In conducting the study, the Administrator 
     shall consider--
       (1) the prevalence of driver commuting in the commercial 
     motor vehicle industry, including the number and percentage 
     of drivers who commute;
       (2) the distances traveled, time zones crossed, time spent 
     commuting, and methods of transportation used;
       (3) research on the impact of excessive commuting on safety 
     and commercial motor vehicle driver fatigue;
       (4) the commuting practices of commercial motor vehicle 
     drivers and policies of motor carriers;
       (5) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
     regulations, policies, and guidance regarding driver 
     commuting; and
       (6) any other matters the Administrator considers 
     appropriate.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to 
     Congress a report containing the findings under the study and 
     any recommendations for legislative action concerning driver 
     commuting.

     SEC. 32606. HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONSUMER PROTECTION WORKING 
                   GROUP.

       (a) Working Group.--The Secretary shall establish a working 
     group for the purpose of developing recommendations on how to 
     best convey to inexperienced consumers the information such 
     consumers need to know with respect to the Federal laws 
     concerning the interstate transportation of household goods 
     by motor carrier.
       (b) Membership.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     working group is comprised of individuals with expertise in 
     consumer affairs, educators with expertise in how people 
     learn most effectively, and representatives of the household 
     goods moving industry.
       (c) Recommendations.--
       (1) Contents.--The recommendations developed by the working 
     group shall include, at a minimum, recommendations on--
       (A) condensing publication ESA 03005 of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration into a format that is more 
     easily used by consumers;
       (B) using state-of-the-art education techniques and 
     technologies, including optimizing the use of the Internet as 
     an educational tool; and
       (C) reducing and simplifying the paperwork required of 
     motor carriers and shippers in interstate transportation.
       (2) Deadline.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the working group shall make the 
     recommendations described in paragraph (1) which the 
     Secretary shall publish on a public website.
       (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which 
     the working group makes its recommendations, the Secretary 
     shall issue a report to Congress on the implementation of 
     such recommendations.
       (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act Exemption.--The Federal 
     Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
     working group established under this section.
       (f) Termination.--The working group shall terminate 2 years 
     after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 32607. INTERSTATE VAN OPERATIONS.

       Section 4136 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 
     1745; 49 U.S.C. 3116 note) is amended by inserting ``with the 
     exception of commuter vanpool operations, which shall remain 
     exempt'' before the period at the end.

     SEC. 32608. REPORT ON DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WIRELESS 
                   ROADSIDE INSPECTION SYSTEMS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report regarding the 
     design, development, testing, and implementation of wireless 
     roadside inspection systems.
       (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include a determination as to whether wireless roadside 
     inspection systems--
       (1) conflict with existing non-Federal electronic screening 
     systems, or create capabilities already available;
       (2) require additional statutory authority to incorporate 
     generated inspection data into the safety measurement system 
     or the safety fitness determinations program; and

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       (3) provide appropriate restrictions to specifically 
     address privacy concerns of affected motor carriers and 
     operators.

     SEC. 32609. MOTORCOACH HOURS OF SERVICE STUDY.

       (a) Requirement Before Implementing New Rules.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may not amend, adjust, or 
     revise the driver hours of service regulations for motor 
     carriers of passengers, by rulemaking or any other means, 
     until the Secretary conducts a formal study that properly 
     accounts for operational differences and variances in crash 
     data for drivers in intercity motorcoach service and 
     interstate property carrier operations and between segments 
     of the intercity motorcoach industry.
       (2) Contents.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall 
     include--
       (A) the impact of the current hours of service regulations 
     for motor carriers of passengers on fostering safe operation 
     of intercity motorcoaches;
       (B) the separation of the failures of the current passenger 
     carrier hours-of-service regulations and the lack of 
     enforcement of the current regulations by Federal and State 
     agencies;
       (C) the correlation of noncompliance with current passenger 
     carrier hours of service rule to passenger carrier accidents 
     using data from 2000 through 2013; and
       (D) how passenger carrier crashes could have been mitigated 
     by any changes to passenger carrier hours of service rules.
       (b) Emergency Regulations.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to affect the Secretary's existing authority to 
     provide relief from the hours of service regulations in the 
     event of an emergency under section 390.232 of title 49, Code 
     of Federal Regulations.

     SEC. 32610. GAO REVIEW OF SCHOOL BUS SAFETY.

       Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
     submit, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives, a review of the following:
       (1) Existing Federal and State rules and guidance, as of 
     the date of the review, concerning school bus transportation 
     of elementary school and secondary school students engaging 
     in home-to-school transport or other transport determined by 
     the Comptroller General to be a routine part of kindergarten 
     through grade 12 education, including regulations and 
     guidance regarding driver training programs, capacity 
     requirements, programs for special needs students, inspection 
     standards, vehicle age requirements, best practices, and 
     public access to inspection results and crash records.
       (2) Any correlation between public or private school bus 
     fleet operators whose vehicles are involved in an accident as 
     defined by section 390.5 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, and each of the following:
       (A) A failure by those same operators of State or local 
     safety inspections.
       (B) The average age or odometer readings of the school 
     buses in the fleets of such operators.
       (C) Violations of Federal laws administered by the 
     Department of Transportation, or of State law equivalents of 
     such laws.
       (D) Violations of State or local law relating to illegal 
     passing of a school bus.
       (3) A regulatory framework comparison of public and private 
     school bus operations.
       (4) Expert recommendations on best practices for safe and 
     reliable school bus transportation, including driver training 
     programs, inspection standards, school bus age and odometer 
     reading maximums for retirement, the percentage of buses in a 
     local bus fleet needed as spare buses, and capacity levels 
     per school bus for different age groups.

     SEC. 32611. USE OF HAIR TESTING FOR PREEMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM 
                   CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TESTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Drug 
     Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015''.
       (b) Authorization of Hair Testing as an Acceptable 
     Procedure for Preemployment and Random Controlled Substance 
     Tests.--Section 31306 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1)--
       (A) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); 
     and
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``The regulations 
     shall permit such motor carriers to conduct preemployment 
     testing of such employees for the use of alcohol.'' and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(B) The regulations prescribed under subparagraph (A) 
     shall permit motor carriers--
       ``(i) to conduct preemployment testing of commercial motor 
     vehicle operators for the use of alcohol; and
       ``(ii) to use hair testing as an acceptable alternative to 
     urinalysis--
       ``(I) in conducting preemployment screening for the use of 
     a controlled substance; and
       ``(II) in conducting random screening for the use of a 
     controlled substance by individuals who were subject to 
     preemployment screening.''; and
       (2) in subsection (c)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``and'' after the 
     semicolon; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) laboratory protocols and cut-off levels for hair 
     testing to detect the use of a controlled substance;''.
       (c) Exemption From Mandatory Urinalysis.--
       (1) In general.--Any motor carrier that demonstrates, to 
     the satisfaction of the Administrator of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration, in consultation with the 
     Department of Health and Human Services, that it can carry 
     out an applicable hair testing program, consistent with 
     generally accepted industry standards, to detect the use of a 
     controlled substance by commercial motor vehicle operators, 
     may apply to the Administrator for an exemption from the 
     mandatory urinalysis testing requirements set forth in 
     subpart C of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations until a final rule is issued implementing the 
     amendments made by subsection (b).
       (2) Evaluation of applications.--
       (A) In general.--In evaluating applications for an 
     exemption under paragraph (1), the Administrator, in 
     consultation with the Department of Health and Human 
     Services, shall determine if the applicant's testing program 
     employs procedures and protections similar to fleets that 
     have carried out hair testing programs for at least 1 year.
       (B) Requirements.--A testing program may not receive an 
     exemption under paragraph (1) unless the applicable testing 
     laboratories--
       (i) have obtained laboratory accreditation specific to hair 
     testing from an accrediting body, compliant with 
     international or other Federal standards, as appropriate, 
     such as the College of American Pathologists; and
       (ii) utilize hair testing assays that have been cleared by 
     the Food and Drug Administration under section 510(k) of the 
     Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360(k)).
       (3) Deadline for decisions.--Not later than 90 days after 
     receiving an application from a motor carrier under this 
     subsection, the Administrator, in consultation with the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall determine 
     whether the motor carrier is exempt from the testing 
     requirements described in paragraph (1).
       (4) Reporting requirement.--Any motor carrier that is 
     granted an exemption under paragraph (1) shall submit records 
     to the national clearinghouse established under section 
     31306a of title 49, United States Code, relating to all 
     positive test results and test refusals from the hair testing 
     program described in that paragraph.
       (d) Guidelines for Hair Testing.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Health and Human Services shall issue scientific and 
     technical guidelines for hair testing as a method of 
     detecting the use of a controlled substance for purposes of 
     section 31306 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by 
     subsection (b). When issuing the scientific and technical 
     guidelines, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may 
     consider differentiating between exposure to, and usage of, 
     various controlled substances.
       (e) Annual Report to Congress.--The Secretary shall submit 
     an annual report to Congress that--
       (1) summarizes the results of preemployment and random drug 
     testing using both hair testing and urinalysis;
       (2) evaluates the efficacy of each method; and
       (3) determines which method provides the most accurate 
     means of detecting the use of controlled substances over 
     time.

                   TITLE XXXIII--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

     SEC. 33101. ENDORSEMENTS.

       (a) Exclusions.--Section 5117(d)(1) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) a service vehicle (as defined in section 33101 of the 
     Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 
     2015) carrying diesel fuel in quantities of 3,785 liters 
     (1,000 gallons) or less that is--
       ``(i) driven by a class A commercial driver's license 
     holder who is a custom harvester, an agricultural retailer, 
     an agricultural business employee, an agricultural 
     cooperative employee, or an agricultural producer; and
       ``(ii) clearly marked with a placard reading `Diesel 
     Fuel'.''.
       (b) Hazardous Materials Endorsement Exemption.--The 
     Secretary shall exempt all class A commercial driver's 
     license holders who are custom harvesters, agricultural 
     retailers, agricultural business employees, agricultural 
     cooperative employees, or agricultural producers from the 
     requirement to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement under 
     part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, while 
     operating a service vehicle carrying diesel fuel in 
     quantities of 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less if the 
     tank containing such fuel is clearly marked with a placard 
     reading ``Diesel Fuel''.
       (c) Definition of Service Vehicle.--In this section, the 
     term ``service vehicle'' means a vehicle carrying diesel fuel 
     that will be deductible as a profit-seeking activity--

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       (1) under section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     as a business expense; or
       (2) under section 212 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     as a production of income expense.

     SEC. 33102. ENHANCED REPORTING.

       Section 5121(h) is amended by striking ``transmit to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate'' and inserting ``post on 
     the Department of Transportation public website''.

     SEC. 33103. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION.

       (a) Derailment Data.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the form 
     for reporting a rail equipment accident or incident under 
     section 225.21 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (Form 
     FRA F 6180.54, Rail Equipment Accident/Incident Report), 
     including to its instructions, to require additional data 
     concerning rail cars carrying crude oil or ethanol that are 
     involved in a reportable rail equipment accident or incident 
     under part 225 of that title.
       (2) Contents.--The data under subsection (a) shall 
     include--
       (A) the number of rail cars carrying crude oil or ethanol;
       (B) the number of rail cars carrying crude oil or ethanol 
     damaged or derailed; and
       (C) the number of rail cars releasing crude oil or ethanol.
       (3) Differentiation.--The data described in paragraph (2) 
     shall be reported separately for crude oil and for ethanol.
       (b) Database Connectivity.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement 
     information management practices to ensure that the Pipeline 
     and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous 
     Materials Incident Reports Database (referred to in this 
     section as ``Incident Reports Database'') and the Federal 
     Railroad Administration Railroad Safety Information System 
     contain accurate and consistent data on a reportable rail 
     equipment accident or incident under part 225 of title 49, 
     Code of Federal Regulations, involving the release of 
     hazardous materials.
       (2) Identifiers.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     Incident Reports Database uses a searchable Federal Railroad 
     Administration report number, or other applicable unique 
     identifier that is linked to the Federal Railroad Safety 
     Information System, for each reportable rail equipment 
     accident or incident under part 225 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, involving the release of hazardous 
     materials.
       (c) Evaluation.--
       (1) In general.--The Department of Transportation Inspector 
     General shall--
       (A) evaluate the accuracy of information in the Incident 
     Reports Database, including determining whether any 
     inaccuracies exist in--
       (i) the type of hazardous materials released;
       (ii) the quantity of hazardous materials released;
       (iii) the location of hazardous materials released;
       (iv) the damages or effects of hazardous materials 
     released; and
       (v) any other data contained in the database; and
       (B) considering the requirements in subsection (b), 
     evaluate the consistency and accuracy of data involving 
     accidents or incidents reportable to both the Pipeline and 
     Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Federal 
     Railroad Administration, including whether the Incident 
     Reports Database uses a searchable identifier described in 
     subsection (b)(2).
       (2) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Department of Transportation 
     Inspector General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report of the findings under subparagraphs 
     (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) and recommendations for 
     resolving any inconsistencies or inaccuracies.
       (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to prohibit the Secretary from requiring other 
     commodity-specific information for any reportable rail 
     equipment accident or incident under part 225 of title 49, 
     Code of Federal Regulations.

     SEC. 33104. NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE.

       (a) Purpose.--Section 5101 is amended by inserting and 
     ``and to facilitate the safe movement of hazardous materials 
     during national emergencies'' after ``commerce''.
       (b) General Regulatory Authority.--Section 5103 is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections 
     (d) and (e), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) Federally Declared Disaster and Emergency Areas.--The 
     Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland 
     Security, may prescribe standards to facilitate the safe 
     movement of hazardous materials into, from, and within a 
     federally declared disaster area or a national emergency 
     area.''.

     SEC. 33105. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 5128 is amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 5128. Authorization of appropriations

       ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     to the Secretary to carry out this chapter (except sections 
     5107(e), 5108(g)(2), 5113, 5115, 5116, and 5119)--
       ``(1) $43,660,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(2) $44,577,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(3) $45,513,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(4) $46,469,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(5) $47,445,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(6) $48,441,000 for fiscal year 2021.
       ``(b) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund.--
     From the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund 
     established under section 5116(i), the Secretary may expend, 
     during each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021--
       ``(1) $188,000 to carry out section 5115;
       ``(2) $21,800,000 to carry out subsections (a) and (b) of 
     section 5116, of which not less than $13,650,000 shall be 
     available to carry out section 5116(b);
       ``(3) $150,000 to carry out section 5116(f);
       ``(4) $625,000 to publish and distribute the Emergency 
     Response Guidebook under section 5116(i)(3); and
       ``(5) $1,000,000 to carry out section 5116(j).
       ``(c) Hazardous Materials Training Grants.--From the 
     Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund established 
     pursuant to section 5116(i), the Secretary may expend 
     $4,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2021 to 
     carry out section 5107(e).
       ``(d) Credits to Appropriations.--
       ``(1) Expenses.--In addition to amounts otherwise made 
     available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may credit 
     amounts received from a State, Indian tribe, or other public 
     authority or private entity for expenses the Secretary incurs 
     in providing training to the State, authority, or entity.

       ``(2) Availability of amounts.--Amounts made available 
     under this section shall remain available until expended.''.

             TITLE XXXIV--HIGHWAY AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

                   Subtitle A--Highway Traffic Safety

                         PART I--HIGHWAY SAFETY

     SEC. 34101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In General.--The following sums are authorized to be 
     appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the 
     Mass Transit Account):
       (1) Highway safety programs.--For carrying out section 402 
     of title 23, United States Code--
       (A) $243,526,500 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $252,267,972 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $261,229,288 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $270,415,429 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $279,831,482 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $289,482,646 for fiscal year 2021.
       (2) Highway safety research and development.--For carrying 
     out section 403 of title 23, United States Code--
       (A) $137,835,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $140,729,535 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $143,684,855 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $146,702,237 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $149,782,984 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $152,928,427 for fiscal year 2021.
       (3) National priority safety programs.--For carrying out 
     section 405 of title 23, United States Code--
       (A) $274,720,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $277,467,200 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $280,241,872 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $283,044,291 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $285,874,734 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $288,733,481 for fiscal year 2021.
       (4) National driver register.--For the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration to carry out chapter 303 of 
     title 49, United States Code--
       (A) $5,105,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $5,212,205 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $5,321,661 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $5,433,416 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $5,547,518 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $5,664,016 for fiscal year 2021.
       (5) High visibility enforcement program.--For carrying out 
     section 2009 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note)--
       (A) $29,290,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $29,582,900 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $29,878,729 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $30,177,516 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $30,479,291 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $30,784,084 for fiscal year 2021.
       (6) Administrative expenses.--For administrative and 
     related operating expenses of the National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration in carrying out chapter 4 of title 23, 
     United States Code, and this subtitle--
       (A) $25,755,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $26,012,550 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $26,272,676 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $26,535,402 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $26,800,756 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $27,068,764 for fiscal year 2021.
       (b) Prohibition on Other Uses.--Except as otherwise 
     provided in chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, in 
     this subtitle, and in the amendments made by this subtitle, 
     the amounts made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other 
     than the Mass Transit Account) for a program under such 
     chapter--
       (1) shall only be used to carry out such program; and

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       (2) may not be used by States or local governments for 
     construction purposes.
       (c) Applicability of Title 23.--Except as otherwise 
     provided in chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, and in 
     this subtitle, amounts made available under subsection (a) 
     for fiscal years 2016 through 2021 shall be available for 
     obligation in the same manner as if such funds were 
     apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code.
       (d) Regulatory Authority.--Grants awarded under this 
     subtitle shall be in accordance with regulations issued by 
     the Secretary.
       (e) State Matching Requirements.--If a grant awarded under 
     this subtitle requires a State to share in the cost, the 
     aggregate of all expenditures for highway safety activities 
     made during any fiscal year by the State and its political 
     subdivisions (exclusive of Federal funds) for carrying out 
     the grant (other than planning and administration) shall be 
     available for the purpose of crediting the State during such 
     fiscal year for the non-Federal share of the cost of any 
     project under this subtitle (other than planning or 
     administration) without regard to whether such expenditures 
     were actually made in connection with such project.
       (f) Grant Application and Deadline.--To receive a grant 
     under this subtitle, a State shall submit an application, and 
     the Secretary shall establish a single deadline for such 
     applications to enable the award of grants early in the next 
     fiscal year.
       (g) Transfers.--Section 405(a)(1)(G) of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(G) Transfers.--Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) through 
     (F), the Secretary shall reallocate, before the last day of 
     any fiscal year, any amounts remaining available of the 
     amounts allocated to carry out any of the activities 
     described in subsections (b) through (g) to increase the 
     amount made available to carry out section 402, in order to 
     ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that all such amounts 
     are obligated during such fiscal year.''.

     SEC. 34102. HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS.

       (a) Restriction.--Section 402(g) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(g) Restriction.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to authorize the appropriation or expenditure of 
     funds for highway construction, maintenance, or design (other 
     than design of safety features of highways to be incorporated 
     into guidelines).''.
       (b) Use of Funds.--
       (1) Highway safety programs.--Section 402(c)(2) of title 
     23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``A State may 
     provide the funds apportioned under this section to a 
     political subdivision of a State, including Indian tribal 
     governments.'' after ``neighboring States.''.
       (2) National priority safety programs.--Section 405(a)(1) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(I) Political subdivisions.--A State may provide the 
     funds awarded under this section to a political subdivision 
     of a State, including Indian tribal governments.''.
       (c) Tracking Process.--Section 412 of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(f) Tracking Process.--The Secretary shall develop a 
     process to identify and mitigate possible systemic issues 
     across States and regional offices by reviewing oversight 
     findings and recommended actions identified in triennial 
     State management reviews.''.
       (d) Highway Safety Plans.--Section 402(k)(5)(A) of title 
     23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``60'' and 
     inserting ``45''.
       (e) Maintenance of Effort.--Section 405(a)(1)(H) of title 
     23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(H) Maintenance of effort certification.--As part of the 
     grant application required in section 402(k)(3)(F), a State 
     receiving a grant in any fiscal year under subsection (b), 
     subsection (c), or subsection (d) of this section shall 
     provide certification that the lead State agency responsible 
     for programs described in any of those sections is 
     maintaining aggregate expenditures at or above the average 
     level of such expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the 
     date of enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and 
     Consumer Protection Act of 2015.''.

     SEC. 34103. GRANTS FOR ALCOHOL-IGNITION INTERLOCK LAWS AND 
                   24-7 SOBRIETY PROGRAMS.

       Section 405(d) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (6)--
       (A) by amending the heading to read as follows: 
     ``Additional grants.--'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by amending the heading to read as 
     follows: ``Grants to states with alcohol-ignition interlock 
     laws.--'';
       (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (D) as 
     subparagraphs (C) through (E), respectively;
       (D) by inserting after subparagraph (A), the following:
       ``(B) Grants to states with 24-7 sobriety programs.--The 
     Secretary shall make a separate grant under this subsection 
     to each State that--
       ``(i) adopts and is enforcing a law that requires all 
     individuals convicted of driving under the influence of 
     alcohol or of driving while intoxicated to receive a 
     restriction on driving privileges; and
       ``(ii) provides a 24-7 sobriety program.'';
       (E) in subparagraph (C), as redesignated, by inserting 
     ``and subparagraph (B)'' after ``subparagraph (A)'';
       (F) in subparagraph (D), as redesignated, by inserting 
     ``and subparagraph (B)'' after ``subparagraph (A)'';
       (G) by amending subparagraph (E), as redesignated, to read 
     as follows:
       ``(E) Funding.--
       ``(i) Funding for grants to states with alcohol-ignition 
     interlock laws.--Not more than 12 percent of the amounts made 
     available to carry out this subsection in a fiscal year shall 
     be made available by the Secretary for making grants under 
     subparagraph (A).
       ``(ii) Funding for grants to states with 24-7 sobriety 
     programs.--Not more than 3 percent of the amounts made 
     available to carry out this subsection in a fiscal year shall 
     be made available by the Secretary for making grants under 
     subparagraph (B).''; and
       (H) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(F) Exceptions.--A State alcohol-ignition interlock law 
     under subparagraph (A) may include exceptions for the 
     following circumstances:
       ``(i) The individual is required to operate an employer's 
     motor vehicle in the course and scope of employment and the 
     business entity that owns the vehicle is not owned or 
     controlled by the individual.
       ``(ii) The individual is certified by a medical doctor as 
     being unable to provide a deep lung breath sample for 
     analysis by an ignition interlock device.''; and
       (2) in paragraph (7)(A)--
       (A) in the matter preceding clause (i)--
       (i) by striking ``or a State agency'' and inserting ``or an 
     agency with jurisdiction''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``bond,'' before ``sentence'';
       (B) in clause (i), by striking ``who plead guilty or'' and 
     inserting ``who was arrested, plead guilty, or''; and
       (C) in clause (ii), by inserting ``at a testing location'' 
     after ``per day''.

     SEC. 34104. REPEAT OFFENDER CRITERIA.

       Section 164(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as 
     paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively;
       (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(1) 24-7 sobriety program.--The term `24-7 sobriety 
     program' has the meaning given the term in section 
     405(d)(7)(A).'';
       (3) in paragraph (5), as redesignated--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting 
     ``or combination of laws or programs'' after ``State law''; 
     and
       (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
       ``(A) receive, for a period of not less than 1 year--
       ``(i) a suspension of all driving privileges;
       ``(ii) a restriction on driving privileges that limits the 
     individual to operating only motor vehicles with an ignition 
     interlock device installed, unless a special exception 
     applies;
       ``(iii) a restriction on driving privileges that limits the 
     individual to operating motor vehicles only if participating 
     in, and complying with, a 24-7 sobriety program; or
       ``(iv) any combination of clauses (i) through (iii);'';
       (C) by striking subparagraph (B);
       (D) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as 
     subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
       (E) in subparagraph (C), as redesignated--
       (i) in clause (i)--

       (I) in subclause (I), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``; and''; and 
     inserting ``; or''; and
       (III) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(III) the State certifies that the general practice is 
     that such an individual will be incarcerated; and''; and

       (ii) in clause (ii)--

       (I) in subclause (I), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``; and''; and 
     inserting ``; or''; and
       (III) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(III) the State certifies that the general practice is 
     that such an individual will receive approximately 10 days of 
     incarceration.''; and

       (4) by adding at the end--
       ``(6) Special exception.--The term `special exception' 
     means an exception under a State alcohol-ignition interlock 
     law for the following circumstances:
       ``(A) The individual is required to operate an employer's 
     motor vehicle in the course and scope of employment and the 
     business entity that owns the vehicle is not owned or 
     controlled by the individual.
       ``(B) The individual is certified by a medical doctor as 
     being unable to provide a deep lung breath sample for 
     analysis by an ignition interlock device.''.

     SEC. 34105. STUDY ON THE NATIONAL ROADSIDE SURVEY OF ALCOHOL 
                   AND DRUG USE BY DRIVERS.

       Not later than 180 days after the date that the Comptroller 
     General reviews and reports on the overall value of the 
     National Roadside Survey to researchers and other public 
     safety stakeholders, the differences between a National 
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     law enforcement checkpoints, and the effectiveness of the 
     National Roadside Survey methodology at protecting the 
     privacy of the driving public, as requested by the Committee 
     on Appropriations of the Senate on June 5, 2014 (Senate 
     Report 113-182), the Secretary shall report to Congress on 
     the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's progress 
     toward reviewing that report and implementing any 
     recommendations made in that report.

     SEC. 34106. INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF 
                   DRUG-IMPAIRED DRIVING.

       (a) Additional Actions.--The Administrator of the National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in consultation with 
     the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services, State highway safety 
     offices, and other interested parties, as determined by the 
     Administrator, shall identify and carry out additional 
     actions that should be undertaken by the Administration to 
     assist States in their efforts to increase public awareness 
     of the dangers of drug-impaired driving, including the 
     dangers of driving while under the influence of heroin or 
     prescription opioids.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a 
     report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that describes the additional actions 
     undertaken by the Administration pursuant to subsection (a).

     SEC. 34107. IMPROVEMENT OF DATA COLLECTION ON CHILD OCCUPANTS 
                   IN VEHICLE CRASHES.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the crash 
     investigation data collection system of the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration to include the collection of 
     the following data in connection with vehicle crashes 
     whenever a child restraint system was in use in a vehicle 
     involved in a crash:
       (1) The type or types of child restraint systems in use 
     during the crash in any vehicle involved in the crash, 
     including whether a five-point harness or belt-positioning 
     booster.
       (2) If a five-point harness child restraint system was in 
     use during the crash, whether the child restraint system was 
     forward-facing or rear-facing in the vehicle concerned.
       (b) Consultation.--In implementing subsection (a), the 
     Secretary shall work with law enforcement officials, safety 
     advocates, the medical community, and research organizations 
     to improve the recordation of data described in subsection 
     (a) in police and other applicable incident reports.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House 
     of Representatives a report on child occupant crash data 
     collection in the crash investigation data collection system 
     of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
     pursuant to the revision required by subsection (a).

            PART II--STOP MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINT FUNDING ACT

     SEC. 34121. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint 
     Funding Act''.

     SEC. 34122. GRANT RESTRICTION.

       Notwithstanding section 153 of title 23, United States 
     Code, the Secretary may not provide a grant or any funds to a 
     State, county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality, or 
     other local government that may be used for any program--
       (1) to check helmet usage; or
       (2) to create checkpoints that specifically target 
     motorcycle operators or motorcycle passengers.

             PART III--IMPROVING DRIVER SAFETY ACT OF 2015

     SEC. 34131. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Improving Driver Safety Act 
     of 2015''.

     SEC. 34132. DISTRACTED DRIVING INCENTIVE GRANTS.

       Section 405(e) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``includes distracted 
     driving issues as part of the State's driver's license 
     examination and'' after ``any State that'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:
       ``(C) establishes a minimum fine for a violation of the 
     statute; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) does not provide for an exception that specifically 
     allows a driver to use a personal wireless communications 
     device for texting while stopped in traffic.'';
       (3) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
       ``(A) prohibits the use of a personal wireless 
     communications device while driving for drivers--
       ``(i) younger than 18 years of age; or
       ``(ii) in the learner's permit and intermediate license 
     stages;''; and
       (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(C) establishes a minimum fine for a violation of the 
     statute; and
       ``(D) does not provide for an exception that specifically 
     allows a driver to text through a personal wireless 
     communications device while stopped in traffic.''; and
       (4) in paragraph (4)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``and'' at the 
     end;
       (B) in subparagraph (C)--
       (i) by striking ``section 31152'' and inserting ``section 
     31136''; and
       (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
     and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) any additional exceptions determined by the Secretary 
     through the rulemaking process.'';
       (5) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:
       ``(6) Additional distracted driving grants.--
       ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall use up to 50 percent of the amounts available 
     for grants under this subsection to award grants to any State 
     that--
       ``(i) in fiscal year 2017--

       ``(I) certifies that it has enacted a basic text messaging 
     statute that--

       ``(aa) is applicable to drivers of all ages; and
       ``(bb) makes violation of the basic text messaging statute 
     a primary offense or secondary enforcement action as allowed 
     by State statute; and

       ``(II) is otherwise ineligible for a grant under this 
     subsection; and

       ``(ii) in fiscal year 2018--

       ``(I) meets the requirements under clause (i);
       ``(II) imposes fines for violations; and
       ``(III) has a statute that prohibits drivers who are 
     younger than 18 years of age from using a personal wireless 
     communications device while driving.

       ``(B) Use of grant funds.--
       ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph (5) and 
     subject to clauses (ii) and (iii) of this subparagraph, 
     amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be 
     used for activities related to the enforcement of distracted 
     driving laws, including for public information and awareness 
     purposes.
       ``(ii) Fiscal year 2017.--In fiscal year 2017, up to 15 
     percent of the amounts received by a State under subparagraph 
     (A) may be used for any eligible project or activity under 
     section 402.
       ``(iii) Fiscal year 2018.--In fiscal year 2018, up to 25 
     percent of the amounts received by a State under subparagraph 
     (A) may be used for any eligible project or activity under 
     section 402.''; and
       (6) in paragraph (9)(A)(i), by striking ``, including 
     operation while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a 
     traffic light or stop sign, or otherwise''.

     SEC. 34133. BARRIERS TO DATA COLLECTION REPORT.

       Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration shall submit a report to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
     Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that--
       (1) identifies any legal and technical barriers to 
     capturing adequate data on the prevalence of the use of 
     wireless communications devices while driving; and
       (2) provides recommendations on how to address such 
     barriers.

     SEC. 34134. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE GRADUATED DRIVER 
                   LICENSING INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM.

       Section 405(g)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``21'' and inserting 
     ``18''; and
       (2) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
       ``(B) Licensing process.--A State is in compliance with the 
     2-stage licensing process described in this subparagraph if 
     the State's driver's license laws include--
       ``(i) a learner's permit stage that--

       ``(I) is at least 6 months in duration;
       ``(II) contains a prohibition on the driver using a 
     personal wireless communications device (as defined in 
     subsection (e)) while driving except under an exception 
     permitted under paragraph (4) of that subsection, and makes a 
     violation of the prohibition a primary offense;
       ``(III) requires applicants to successfully pass a vision 
     and knowledge assessment prior to receiving a learner's 
     permit;
       ``(IV) requires that the driver be accompanied and 
     supervised at all times while the driver is operating a motor 
     vehicle by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age 
     or is a State-certified driving instructor;
       ``(V) has a requirement that the driver--

       ``(aa) complete a State-certified driver education or 
     training course; or

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       ``(bb) obtain at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel 
     training, with at least 10 hours at night, with a licensed 
     driver;

       ``(VI) remains in effect until the driver--

       ``(aa) reaches 16 years of age and enters the intermediate 
     stage; or
       ``(bb) reaches 18 years of age;
       ``(ii) an intermediate stage that--

       ``(I) commences immediately after the expiration of the 
     learner's permit stage and successful completion of a driving 
     skills assessment;
       ``(II) is at least 6 months in duration;
       ``(III) prohibits the driver from using a personal wireless 
     communications device (as defined in subsection (e)) while 
     driving except under an exception permitted under paragraph 
     (4) of that subsection, and makes a violation of the 
     prohibition a primary offense;
       ``(IV) for the first 6 month of the intermediate stage, 
     restricts driving at night between the hours of 10:00 p.m. 
     and 5:00 a.m. when not supervised by a licensed driver 21 
     years of age or older, excluding transportation to work, 
     school, religious activities, or emergencies;
       ``(V) prohibits the driver from operating a motor vehicle 
     with more than 1 nonfamilial passenger younger than 21 years 
     of age unless a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of 
     age is in the motor vehicle; and
       ``(VI) remains in effect until the driver reaches 17 years 
     of age; and

       ``(iii) a learner's permit and intermediate stage that 
     require, in addition to any other penalties imposed by State 
     law, the granting of an unrestricted driver's license be 
     automatically delayed for any individual who, during the 
     learner's permit or intermediate stage, is convicted of a 
     driving-related offense during the first 6 months, 
     including--

       ``(I) driving while intoxicated;
       ``(II) misrepresentation of the individual's age;
       ``(III) reckless driving;
       ``(IV) driving without wearing a seat belt;
       ``(V) speeding; or
       ``(VI) any other driving-related offense, as determined by 
     the Secretary.''.

              PART IV--TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS

     SEC. 34141. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND 
                   HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012.

       (a) Highway Safety Programs.--Section 402 of title 23, 
     United States Code is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by striking ``except as 
     provided in paragraph (3),'';
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(E)--
       (A) by striking ``in which a State'' and inserting ``for 
     which a State''; and
       (B) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting 
     ``subsection (k)''; and
       (3) in subsection (k)(4), by striking ``paragraph (2)(A)'' 
     and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)''.
       (b) Highway Safety Research and Development.--Section 
     403(e) of title 23, United States Code is amended by 
     inserting ``of title 49'' after ``chapter 301''.
       (c) National Priority Safety Programs.--Section 405 of 
     title 23, United States Code is amended--
       (1) in subsection (d)(5), by striking ``section 402(c)'' 
     and inserting ``section 402''; and
       (2) in subsection (f)(4)(A)(iv), by striking ``developed 
     under subsection (g)''.

                       Subtitle B--Vehicle Safety

     SEC. 34201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), there is 
     authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out 
     chapter 301 of title 49, and part C of subtitle VI of title 
     49, United States Code, amounts as follows:
       (1) $132,730,000 for fiscal year 2016.
       (2) $135,517,330 for fiscal year 2017.
       (3) $138,363,194 for fiscal year 2018.
       (4) $141,268,821 for fiscal year 2019.
       (5) $144,235,466 for fiscal year 2020.
       (6) $147,264,411 for fiscal year 2021.
       (b) Additional Authorization of Appropriations if a 
     Certification Is Made.--
       (1) In general.--In addition to the amounts authorized to 
     be appropriated under subsection (a) to carry out chapter 301 
     of title 49, and part C of subtitle VI of title 49, United 
     States Code, if the certification described in paragraph (2) 
     is made during a fiscal year there is authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Secretary for that purpose for that 
     fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years an additional amount 
     as follows:
       (A) $46,270,000 for fiscal year 2016.
       (B) $51,537,670 for fiscal year 2017.
       (C) $57,296,336 for fiscal year 2018.
       (D) $62,999,728 for fiscal year 2019.
       (E) $69,837,974 for fiscal year 2020.
       (F) $76,656,407 for fiscal year 2021.
       (2) Certification described.--The certification described 
     in this paragraph is a certification made by the Secretary 
     and submitted to Congress that the National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration has implemented all of the 
     recommendations in the Office of Inspector General Audit 
     Report issued June 18, 2015 (ST-2015-063). As part of the 
     certification, the Secretary shall review the actions the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken to 
     implement the recommendations and issue a report to Congress 
     detailing how the recommendations were implemented. The 
     Secretary shall not delegate or assign the responsibility 
     under this paragraph.

     SEC. 34202. INSPECTOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter until the 
     completion date, the Department of Transportation Inspector 
     General shall report to the appropriate committees of 
     Congress on whether and what progress has been made to 
     implement the recommendations in the Office of Inspector 
     General Audit Report issued June 18, 2015 (ST-2015-063).
       (b) Implementation Progress.--The Administrator of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall--
       (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, and periodically thereafter until the completion 
     date, provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of 
     Congress on the actions the Administrator has taken to 
     implement the recommendations in the audit report described 
     in subsection (a), including a plan for implementing any 
     remaining recommendations; and
       (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, issue a final report to the appropriate committees 
     of Congress on the implementation of all of the 
     recommendations in the audit report described in subsection 
     (a).
       (c) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
     ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Completion date.--The term ``completion date'' means 
     the date that the National Highway Traffic Safety 
     Administration has implemented all of the recommendations in 
     the Office of Inspector General Audit Report issued June 18, 
     2015 (ST-2015-063).

     SEC. 34203. IMPROVEMENTS IN AVAILABILITY OF RECALL 
                   INFORMATION.

       (a) Vehicle Recall Information.--Not later than 2 years 
     after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     implement current information technology, web design trends, 
     and best practices that will help ensure that motor vehicle 
     safety recall information available to the public on the 
     Federal website is readily accessible and easy to use, 
     including--
       (1) by improving the organization, availability, 
     readability, and functionality of the website;
       (2) by accommodating high-traffic volume; and
       (3) by establishing best practices for scheduling routine 
     website maintenance.
       (b) Government Accountability Office Public Awareness 
     Report.--
       (1) In general.--The Comptroller General shall study the 
     current use by consumers, dealers, and manufacturers of the 
     safety recall information made available to the public, 
     including the usability and content of the Federal and 
     manufacturers' websites and the National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration's efforts to publicize and educate 
     consumers about safety recall information.
       (2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue a 
     report with the findings of the study under paragraph (1), 
     including recommending any actions the Secretary can take to 
     improve public awareness and use of the websites for safety 
     recall information.
       (c) Promotion of Public Awareness.--Section 31301(c) of the 
     Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (49 U.S.C. 
     30166 note) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(c) Promotion of Public Awareness.--The Secretary shall 
     improve public awareness of safety recall information made 
     publicly available by periodically updating the method of 
     conveying that information to consumers, dealers, and 
     manufacturers, such as through public service 
     announcements.''.
       (d) Consumer Guidance.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make 
     available to the public on the Internet detailed guidance for 
     consumers submitting safety complaints, including--
       (1) a detailed explanation of what information a consumer 
     should include in a complaint; and
       (2) a detailed explanation of the possible actions the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can take to 
     address a complaint and respond to the consumer, including 
     information on--
       (A) the consumer records, such as photographs and police 
     reports, that could assist with an investigation; and
       (B) the length of time a consumer should retain the records 
     described in subparagraph (A).
       (e) VIN Search.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary, in coordination with 
     industry, including manufacturers and dealers, shall study--
       (A) the feasibility of searching multiple vehicle 
     identification numbers at a time to retrieve motor vehicle 
     safety recall information; and
       (B) the feasibility of making the search mechanism 
     described under subparagraph (A) publicly available.
       (2) Considerations.--In conducting the study under 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary

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     shall consider the potential costs, and potential risks to 
     privacy and security in implementing such a search mechanism.

     SEC. 34204. RECALL PROCESS.

       (a) Notification Improvement.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe a final 
     rule revising the regulations under section 577.7 of title 
     49, Code of Federal Regulations, to include notification by 
     electronic means in addition to notification by first class 
     mail.
       (2) Definition of electronic means.--In this subsection, 
     the term ``electronic means'' includes electronic mail and 
     may include such other means of electronic notification, such 
     as social media or targeted online campaigns, as determined 
     by the Secretary.
       (b) Notification by Manufacturer.--Section 30118(c) is 
     amended by inserting ``or electronic mail'' after ``certified 
     mail''.
       (c) Recall Completion Rates Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for 4 years, 
     the Secretary shall--
       (A) conduct an analysis of vehicle safety recall completion 
     rates to assess potential actions by the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration to improve vehicle safety 
     recall completion rates; and
       (B) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the 
     results of the analysis.
       (2) Contents.--Each report shall include--
       (A) the annual recall completion rate by manufacturer, 
     model year, component (such as brakes, fuel systems, and air 
     bags), and vehicle type (passenger car, sport utility 
     vehicle, passenger van, and pick-up truck) for each of the 5 
     years before the year the report is submitted;
       (B) the methods by which the Secretary has conducted 
     analyses of these recall completion rates to determine trends 
     and identify risk factors associated with lower recall rates; 
     and
       (C) the actions the Secretary has planned to improve recall 
     completion rates based on the results of this data analysis.
       (d) Inspector General Audit of Vehicle Recalls.--
       (1) In general.--The Department of Transportation Inspector 
     General shall conduct an audit of the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration's management of vehicle safety 
     recalls.
       (2) Contents.--The audit shall include a determination of 
     whether the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--
       (A) appropriately monitors recalls to ensure the 
     appropriateness of scope and adequacy of recall completion 
     rates and remedies;
       (B) ensures manufacturers provide safe remedies, at no cost 
     to consumers;
       (C) is capable of coordinating recall remedies and 
     processes; and
       (D) can improve its policy on consumer notice to combat 
     effects of recall fatigue.

     SEC. 34205. PILOT GRANT PROGRAM FOR STATE NOTIFICATION TO 
                   CONSUMERS OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECALL STATUS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than October 1, 2016, the 
     Secretary shall implement a 2-year pilot program to evaluate 
     the feasibility and effectiveness of a State process for 
     informing consumers of open motor vehicle recalls at the time 
     of motor vehicle registration in the State.
       (b) Grants.--To carry out this program, the Secretary may 
     make a grant to each eligible State, but not more than 6 
     eligible States in total, that agrees to comply with the 
     requirements under subsection (c). Funds made available to a 
     State under this section shall be used by the State for the 
     pilot program described in subsection (a).
       (c) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant, a State 
     shall--
       (1) submit an application in such form and manner as the 
     Secretary prescribes;
       (2) agree to notify, at the time of registration, each 
     owner or lessee of a motor vehicle presented for registration 
     in the State of any open recall on that vehicle;
       (3) provide the open motor vehicle recall information at no 
     cost to each owner or lessee of a motor vehicle presented for 
     registration in the State; and
       (4) provide such other information as the Secretary may 
     require.
       (d) Awards.--In selecting an applicant for an award under 
     this section, the Secretary shall consider the State's 
     methodology for determining open recalls on a motor vehicle, 
     for informing consumers of the open recalls, and for 
     determining performance.
       (e) Performance Period.--Each grant awarded under this 
     section shall require a 2-year performance period.
       (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the completion of 
     the performance period under subsection (e), a grantee shall 
     provide to the Secretary a report of performance containing 
     such information as the Secretary considers necessary to 
     evaluate the extent to which open recalls have been remedied.
       (g) Evaluation.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall evaluate 
     the extent to which open recalls identified have been 
     remedied.
       (h) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Consumer.--The term ``consumer'' includes owner and 
     lessee.
       (2) Motor vehicle.--The term ``motor vehicle'' has the 
     meaning given the term under section 30102(a) of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (3) Open recall.--The term ``open recall'' means a recall 
     for which a notification by a manufacturer has been provided 
     under section 30119 of title 49, United States Code, and that 
     has not been remedied under section 30120 of that title.
       (4) Registration.--The term ``registration'' means the 
     process for registering motor vehicles in the State.
       (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the 
     term under section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code.

     SEC. 34206. RECALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER BANKRUPTCY.

       Section 30120A is amended by striking ``chapter 11 of title 
     11,'' and inserting ``chapter 7 or chapter 11 of title 11''.

     SEC. 34207. DEALER REQUIREMENT TO CHECK FOR OPEN RECALL.

       Section 30120(f) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(1) In general.--'' before ``A 
     manufacturer'' and indenting appropriately;
       (2) in paragraph (1), as redesignated, by striking the 
     period at the end and inserting the following: ``if--
       ``(A) at the time of providing service for each of the 
     manufacturer's motor vehicles it services, the dealer 
     notifies the owner or the individual requesting the service 
     of any open recall; and
       ``(B) the notification requirement under subparagraph (A) 
     is specified in a franchise, operating, or other agreement 
     between the dealer and the manufacturer.''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Definition of open recall.--In this subsection, the 
     term `open recall' means a recall for which a notification by 
     a manufacturer has been provided under section 30119 and that 
     has not been remedied under this section.''.

     SEC. 34208. EXTENSION OF TIME PERIOD FOR REMEDY OF TIRE 
                   DEFECTS.

       Section 30120(b) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``60 days'' and inserting 
     ``180 days''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``60-day'' each place it 
     appears and inserting ``180-day''.

     SEC. 34209. RENTAL CAR SAFETY.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the 
     ``Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2015''.
       (b) Definitions.--Section 30102(a) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs 
     (12) and (13), respectively;
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (9) as 
     paragraphs (2) through (10), respectively;
       (3) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(1) `covered rental vehicle' means a motor vehicle that--
       ``(A) has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or 
     less;
       ``(B) is rented without a driver for an initial term of 
     less than 4 months; and
       ``(C) is part of a motor vehicle fleet of 5 or more motor 
     vehicles that are used for rental purposes by a rental 
     company.''; and
       (4) by inserting after paragraph (10), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(11) `rental company' means a person who--
       ``(A) is engaged in the business of renting covered rental 
     vehicles; and
       ``(B) uses for rental purposes a motor vehicle fleet of 5 
     or more covered rental vehicles.''.
       (c) Remedies for Defects and Noncompliance.--Section 
     30120(i) is amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by adding ``, or Rental'' at 
     the end;
       (2) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``(1) If notification'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--If notification'';
       (B) by indenting subparagraphs (A) and (B) four ems from 
     the left margin;
       (C) by inserting ``or the manufacturer has provided to a 
     rental company notification about a covered rental vehicle in 
     the company's possession at the time of notification'' after 
     ``time of notification'';
       (D) by striking ``the dealer may sell or lease,'' and 
     inserting ``the dealer or rental company may sell, lease, or 
     rent''; and
       (E) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``sale or lease'' and 
     inserting ``sale, lease, or rental agreement'';
       (3) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
       ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may 
     be construed to prohibit a dealer or rental company from 
     offering the vehicle or equipment for sale, lease, or 
     rent.''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Specific rules for rental companies.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided under this 
     paragraph, a rental company shall comply with the limitations 
     on sale, lease, or rental set forth in subparagraph (C) and 
     paragraph (1) as soon as practicable, but not later than 24 
     hours after the

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     earliest receipt of the notice to owner under subsection (b) 
     or (c) of section 30118 (including the vehicle identification 
     number for the covered vehicle) by the rental company, 
     whether by electronic means or first class mail.
       ``(B) Special rule for large vehicle fleets.--
     Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if a rental company 
     receives a notice to owner covering more than 5,000 motor 
     vehicles in its fleet, the rental company shall comply with 
     the limitations on sale, lease, or rental set forth in 
     subparagraph (C) and paragraph (1) as soon as practicable, 
     but not later than 48 hours after the earliest receipt of the 
     notice to owner under subsection (b) or (c) of section 30118 
     (including the vehicle identification number for the covered 
     vehicle) by the rental company, whether by electronic means 
     or first class mail.
       ``(C) Special rule for when remedies not immediately 
     available.--If a notification required under subsection (b) 
     or (c) of section 30118 indicates that the remedy for the 
     defect or noncompliance is not immediately available and 
     specifies actions to temporarily alter the vehicle that 
     eliminate the safety risk posed by the defect or 
     noncompliance, the rental company, after causing the 
     specified actions to be performed, may rent (but may not sell 
     or lease) the motor vehicle. Once the remedy for the rental 
     vehicle becomes available to the rental company, the rental 
     company may not rent the vehicle until the vehicle has been 
     remedied, as provided in subsection (a).
       ``(D) Inapplicability to junk automobiles.--Notwithstanding 
     paragraph (1), this subsection does not prohibit a rental 
     company from selling a covered rental vehicle if such 
     vehicle--
       ``(i) meets the definition of a junk automobile under 
     section 201 of the Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 (49 U.S.C. 
     30501);
       ``(ii) is retitled as a junk automobile pursuant to 
     applicable State law; and
       ``(iii) is reported to the National Motor Vehicle 
     Information System, if required under section 204 of such Act 
     (49 U.S.C. 30504).''.
       (d) Making Safety Devices and Elements Inoperative.--
     Section 30122(b) is amended by inserting ``rental company,'' 
     after ``dealer,'' each place such term appears.
       (e) Inspections, Investigations, and Records.--Section 
     30166 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``or dealer'' each 
     place such term appears and inserting ``dealer, or rental 
     company'';
       (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``or dealer'' each place 
     such term appears and inserting ``dealer, or rental 
     company''; and
       (3) in subsection (f), by striking ``or to owners'' and 
     inserting ``, rental companies, or other owners''.
       (f) Research Authority.--The Secretary of Transportation 
     may conduct a study of--
       (1) the effectiveness of the amendments made by this 
     section; and
       (2) other activities of rental companies (as defined in 
     section 30102(a)(11) of title 49, United States Code) related 
     to their use and disposition of motor vehicles that are the 
     subject of a notification required under section 30118 of 
     title 49, United States Code.
       (g) Study.--
       (1) Additional requirement.--Section 32206(b)(2) of the 
     Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 
     112-141; 126 Stat. 785) is amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); 
     and
       (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:
       ``(F) evaluate the completion of safety recall remedies on 
     rental trucks; and''.
       (2) Report.--Section 32206(c) of such Act is amended--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
     subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
       (B) by striking ``Report.--Not later'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(c) Reports.--
       ``(1) Initial report.--Not later'';
       (C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and 
     inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (E) and (G) of 
     subsection (b)(2)''; and
       (D) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Safety recall remedy report.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date of the enactment of the `Raechel and 
     Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2015', the Secretary 
     shall submit a report to the congressional committees set 
     forth in paragraph (1) that contains--
       ``(A) the findings of the study conducted pursuant to 
     subsection (b)(2)(F); and
       ``(B) any recommendations for legislation that the 
     Secretary determines to be appropriate.''.
       (h) Public Comments.--The Secretary shall solicit comments 
     regarding the implementation of this section from members of 
     the public, including rental companies, consumer 
     organizations, automobile manufacturers, and automobile 
     dealers.
       (i) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section or the 
     amendments made by this section--
       (1) may be construed to create or increase any liability, 
     including for loss of use, for a manufacturer as a result of 
     having manufactured or imported a motor vehicle subject to a 
     notification of defect or noncompliance under subsection (b) 
     or (c) of section 30118 of title 49, United States Code; or
       (2) shall supersede or otherwise affect the contractual 
     obligations, if any, between such a manufacturer and a rental 
     company (as defined in section 30102(a) of title 49, United 
     States Code).
       (j) Rulemaking.--The Secretary may promulgate rules, as 
     appropriate, to implement this section and the amendments 
     made by this section.
       (k) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 34210. INCREASE IN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF 
                   MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.

       (a) Increase in Civil Penalties.--Section 30165(a) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     of this section take effect on the date that the Secretary 
     certifies to Congress that the National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration has issued the final rule required by 
     section 31203(b) of the Moving Ahead for Progress In the 21st 
     Century Act (Public Law 112-141; 126 Stat. 758; 49 U.S.C. 
     30165 note).
       (c) Publication of Effective Date.--The Secretary shall 
     publish notice of the effective date under subsection (b) of 
     this section in the Federal Register.

     SEC. 34211. ELECTRONIC ODOMETER DISCLOSURES.

       Section 32705(g) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not later than'' and 
     indenting appropriately; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and subject to 
     paragraph (3), a State, without approval from the Secretary 
     under subsection (d), may allow for written disclosures or 
     notices and related matters to be provided electronically 
     if--
       ``(A) in compliance with--
       ``(i) the requirements of subchapter 1 of chapter 96 of 
     title 15; or
       ``(ii) the requirements of a State law under section 
     7002(a) of title 15; and
       ``(B) the disclosures or notices otherwise meet the 
     requirements under this section, including appropriate 
     authentication and security measures.
       ``(3) Paragraph (2) ceases to be effective on the date the 
     regulations under paragraph (1) become effective.''.

     SEC. 34212. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NHTSA REPORTS.

       Section 30166(o) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``may'' and inserting 
     ``shall''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Deadline.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer 
     Protection Act of 2015, the Secretary shall issue a final 
     rule under paragraph (1).''.

     SEC. 34213. DIRECT VEHICLE NOTIFICATION OF RECALLS.

       (a) Recall Notification Report.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     issue a report on the feasibility of a technical system that 
     would operate in each new motor vehicle to indicate when the 
     vehicle is subject to an open recall.
       (b) Definition of Open Recall.--In this section the term 
     ``open recall'' means a recall for which a notification by a 
     manufacturer has been provided under section 30119 of title 
     49, United States Code, and that has not been remedied under 
     section 30120 of that title.

     SEC. 34214. UNATTENDED CHILDREN WARNING.

       Section 31504(a) of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 
     21st Century Act (49 U.S.C. 30111 note) is amended by 
     striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''.

     SEC. 34215. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.

       (a) Proposed Rule.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish a proposed 
     rule that updates the standards pertaining to tire pressure 
     monitoring systems to ensure that a tire pressure monitoring 
     system that is installed in a new motor vehicle after the 
     effective date of the revised standards cannot, to a level 
     other than a safe pressure level, be--
       (1) overridden;
       (1) reset; or
       (1) recalibrated.
       (b) Safe Pressure Level.--For the purposes of subsection 
     (a), the term ``safe pressure level'' shall mean a pressure 
     level consistent with the TPMS detection requirements 
     contained in S4.2(a) of section 571.138 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, or any corresponding similar regulation 
     or ruling.
       (c) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, after providing the public with 
     sufficient opportunity for notice and comment on the proposed 
     rule published under subsection (a),

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     the Secretary shall issue a final rule on the subject 
     described in subsection (a).

      Subtitle C--Research and Development and Vehicle Electronics

     SEC. 34301. REPORT ON OPERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL FOR VEHICLE 
                   ELECTRONICS, VEHICLE SOFTWARE, AND EMERGING 
                   TECHNOLOGIES.

       Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a 
     report regarding the operations of the Council for Vehicle 
     Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies 
     established under section 31401 of the Moving Ahead for 
     Progress in the 21st Century Act (49 U.S.C. 105 note). The 
     report shall include information about the accomplishments of 
     the Council, the role of the Council in integrating and 
     aggregating electronic and emerging technologies expertise 
     across the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
     the role of the Council in coordinating with other Federal 
     agencies, and the priorities of the Council over the next 5 
     years.

     SEC. 34302. COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.

       (a) Title 49 Amendment.--Section 30182(b) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
       ``(6) in coordination with Department of State, enter into 
     cooperative agreements and collaborative research and 
     development agreements with foreign governments.''.
       (b) Title 23 Amendment.--Section 403 of title 23, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(2)(C), by inserting ``foreign 
     government (in coordination with the Department of State)'' 
     after ``institution,''; and
       (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by inserting ``foreign 
     governments,'' after ``local governments,''.
       (c) Audit.--The Department of Transportation Inspector 
     General shall conduct an audit of the Secretary of 
     Transportation's management and oversight of cooperative 
     agreements and collaborative research and development 
     agreements, including any cooperative agreements between the 
     Secretary of Transportation and foreign governments under 
     section 30182(b)(6) of title 49, United States Code, and 
     subsections (b)(2)(C) and (c)(1)(A) of title 23, United 
     States Code.

                  Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Provisions

                   PART I--DRIVER PRIVACY ACT OF 2015

     SEC. 34401. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Driver Privacy Act of 
     2015''.

     SEC. 34402. LIMITATIONS ON DATA RETRIEVAL FROM VEHICLE EVENT 
                   DATA RECORDERS.

       (a) Ownership of Data.--Any data retained by an event data 
     recorder (as defined in section 563.5 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations), regardless of when the motor vehicle in 
     which it is installed was manufactured, is the property of 
     the owner, or, in the case of a leased vehicle, the lessee of 
     the motor vehicle in which the event data recorder is 
     installed.
       (b) Privacy.--Data recorded or transmitted by an event data 
     recorder described in subsection (a) may not be accessed by a 
     person other than an owner or a lessee of the motor vehicle 
     in which the event data recorder is installed unless--
       (1) a court or other judicial or administrative authority 
     having jurisdiction--
       (A) authorizes the retrieval of the data; and
       (B) to the extent that there is retrieved data, the data is 
     subject to the standards for admission into evidence required 
     by that court or other administrative authority;
       (2) an owner or a lessee of the motor vehicle provides 
     written, electronic, or recorded audio consent to the 
     retrieval of the data for any purpose, including the purpose 
     of diagnosing, servicing, or repairing the motor vehicle, or 
     by agreeing to a subscription that describes how data will be 
     retrieved and used;
       (3) the data is retrieved pursuant to an investigation or 
     inspection authorized under section 1131(a) or 30166 of title 
     49, United States Code, and the personally identifiable 
     information of an owner or a lessee of the vehicle and the 
     vehicle identification number is not disclosed in connection 
     with the retrieved data, except that the vehicle 
     identification number may be disclosed to the certifying 
     manufacturer;
       (4) the data is retrieved for the purpose of determining 
     the need for, or facilitating, emergency medical response in 
     response to a motor vehicle crash; or
       (5) the data is retrieved for traffic safety research, and 
     the personally identifiable information of an owner or a 
     lessee of the vehicle and the vehicle identification number 
     is not disclosed in connection with the retrieved data.

     SEC. 34403. VEHICLE EVENT DATA RECORDER STUDY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall submit to 
     Congress a report that contains the results of a study 
     conducted by the Administrator to determine the amount of 
     time event data recorders installed in passenger motor 
     vehicles should capture and record for retrieval vehicle-
     related data in conjunction with an event in order to provide 
     sufficient information to investigate the cause of motor 
     vehicle crashes.
       (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after submitting 
     the report required under subsection (a), the Administrator 
     of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall 
     promulgate regulations to establish the appropriate period 
     during which event data recorders installed in passenger 
     motor vehicles may capture and record for retrieval vehicle-
     related data to the time necessary to provide accident 
     investigators with vehicle-related information pertinent to 
     crashes involving such motor vehicles.

         PART II--SAFETY THROUGH INFORMED CONSUMERS ACT OF 2015

     SEC. 34421. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Safety Through Informed 
     Consumers Act of 2015''.

     SEC. 34422. PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION.

       Section 32302 is amended by inserting after subsection (b) 
     the following:
       ``(c) Crash Avoidance.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of the Safety Through Informed Consumers 
     Act of 2015, the Secretary shall promulgate a rule to ensure 
     that crash avoidance information is indicated next to 
     crashworthiness information on stickers placed on motor 
     vehicles by their manufacturers.''.

    PART III--TIRE EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND REGISTRATION ACT OF 2015

     SEC. 34431. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Tire Efficiency, Safety, 
     and Registration Act of 2015'' or the ``TESR Act''.

     SEC. 34432. TIRE FUEL EFFICIENCY MINIMUM PERFORMANCE 
                   STANDARDS.

       Section 32304A is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and standards'' 
     after ``consumer tire information'';
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in the heading, by striking ``Rulemaking'' and 
     inserting ``Consumer Tire Information''; and
       (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(referred to in this 
     section as the `Secretary')'' after ``Secretary of 
     Transportation'';
       (3) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as 
     subsections (e) though (h), respectively; and
       (4) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
       ``(b) Promulgation of Regulations for Tire Fuel Efficiency 
     Minimum Performance Standards.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, after consultation with 
     the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, shall promulgate regulations 
     for tire fuel efficiency minimum performance standards for--
       ``(A) passenger car tires with a maximum speed capability 
     equal to or less than 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers 
     per hour; and
       ``(B) passenger car tires with a maximum speed capability 
     greater than 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour.
       ``(2) Tire fuel efficiency minimum performance standards.--
       ``(A) Standard basis and test procedures.--The minimum 
     performance standards promulgated under paragraph (1) shall 
     be expressed in terms of the rolling resistance coefficient 
     measured using the test procedure specified in section 
     575.106 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in 
     effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
       ``(B) No disparate effect on high performance tires.--The 
     Secretary shall ensure that the minimum performance standards 
     promulgated under paragraph (1) will not have a 
     disproportionate effect on passenger car high performance 
     tires with a maximum speed capability greater than 149 miles 
     per hour or 240 kilometers per hour.
       ``(C) Applicability.--
       ``(i) In general.--This subsection applies to new pneumatic 
     tires for use on passenger cars.
       ``(ii) Exceptions.--This subsection does not apply to light 
     truck tires, deep tread tires, winter-type snow tires, space-
     saver or temporary use spare tires, or tires with nominal rim 
     diameters of 12 inches or less.
       ``(c) Promulgation of Regulations for Tire Wet Traction 
     Minimum Performance Standards.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall promulgate 
     regulations for tire wet traction minimum performance 
     standards to ensure that passenger tire wet traction 
     capability is not reduced to achieve improved tire fuel 
     efficiency.
       ``(2) Tire wet traction minimum performance standards.--
       ``(A) Basis of standard.--The minimum performance standards 
     promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be expressed in terms 
     of peak coefficient of friction.
       ``(B) Test procedures.--Any test procedure promulgated 
     under this subsection shall

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     be consistent with any test procedure promulgated under 
     subsection (a).
       ``(C) Benchmarking.--The Secretary shall conduct testing to 
     benchmark the wet traction performance of tire models 
     available for sale in the United States as of the date of 
     enactment of this Act to ensure that the minimum performance 
     standards promulgated under paragraph (1) are tailored to--
       ``(i) tires sold in the United States; and
       ``(ii) the needs of consumers in the United States.
       ``(D) Applicability.--
       ``(i) In general.--This subsection applies to new pneumatic 
     tires for use on passenger cars.
       ``(ii) Exceptions.--This subsection does not apply to light 
     truck tires, deep tread tires, winter-type snow tires, space-
     saver or temporary use spare tires, or tires with nominal rim 
     diameters of 12 inches or less.
       ``(d) Coordination Among Regulations.--
       ``(1) Compatibility.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     test procedures and requirements promulgated under 
     subsections (a), (b), and (c) are compatible and consistent.
       ``(2) Combined effect of rules.--The Secretary shall 
     evaluate the regulations promulgated under subsections (b) 
     and (c) to ensure that compliance with the minimum 
     performance standards promulgated under subsection (b) will 
     not diminish wet traction performance of affected tires.
       ``(3) Rulemaking deadlines.--The Secretary shall promulgate 
     --
       ``(A) the regulations under subsections (b) and (c) not 
     later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act; 
     and
       ``(B) the regulations under subsection (c) not later than 
     the date of promulgation of the regulations under subsection 
     (b).''.

     SEC. 34433. TIRE REGISTRATION BY INDEPENDENT SELLERS.

       Section 30117(b) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(3) Rulemaking.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall initiate a 
     rulemaking to require a distributor or dealer of tires that 
     is not owned or controlled by a manufacturer of tires to 
     maintain records of--
       ``(i) the name and address of tire purchasers and lessors 
     and information identifying the tire that was purchased or 
     leased; and
       ``(ii) any additional records the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       ``(B) Electronic transmission.--The rulemaking carried out 
     under subparagraph (A) shall require a distributor or dealer 
     of tires that is not owned or controlled by a manufacturer of 
     tires to electronically transmit the records described in 
     clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) to the manufacturer 
     of the tires or the designee of the manufacturer by secure 
     means at no cost to tire purchasers or lessors.
       ``(C) Satisfaction of requirements.--A regulation 
     promulgated under subparagraph (A) may be considered to 
     satisfy the requirements of paragraph (2)(B).''.

     SEC. 34434. TIRE RECALL DATABASE.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a publicly 
     available and searchable electronic database of tire recall 
     information that is reported to the Administrator of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
       (b) Tire Identification Number.--The database established 
     under subsection (a) shall be searchable by Tire 
     Identification Number (TIN) and any other criteria that 
     assists consumers in determining whether a tire is subject to 
     a recall.

        TITLE XXXV--RAILROAD REFORM, ENHANCEMENT, AND EFFICIENCY

     SEC. 35001. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act''.

     SEC. 35002. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION; DEFINITIONS.

       Section 24102 is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as 
     paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (4), the following:
       ``(5) `long-distance route' means a route described in 
     paragraph (6)(C).'';
       (3) by amending paragraph (6)(A), as redesignated, to read 
     as follows:
       ``(A) the Northeast Corridor main line between Boston, 
     Massachusetts and the Virginia Avenue interlocking in the 
     District of Columbia, and the facilities and services used to 
     operate and maintain that line;'';
       (4) in paragraph (7), as redesignated, by striking the 
     period at the end and inserting ``, except that the term 
     `Northeast Corridor' for the purposes of chapter 243 means 
     the main line between Boston, Massachusetts and the Virginia 
     Avenue interlocking in the District of Columbia, and the 
     facilities and services used to operate and maintain that 
     line.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(11) `state-of-good-repair' means a condition in which 
     physical assets, both individually and as a system, are--
       ``(A) performing at a level at least equal to that called 
     for in their as-built or as-modified design specification 
     during any period when the life cycle cost of maintaining the 
     assets is lower than the cost of replacing them; and
       ``(B) sustained through regular maintenance and replacement 
     programs.
       ``(12) `State-supported route' means a route described in 
     paragraph (6)(B) or paragraph (6)(D), or in section 
     24702(a).''.

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

     SEC. 35101. AUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO AMTRAK.

       (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to 
     the Secretary for the use of Amtrak for deposit into the 
     accounts established under section 24319(a) of title 49, 
     United States Code, the following amounts:
       (1) For fiscal year 2016, $1,450,000,000.
       (2) For fiscal year 2017, $1,550,000,000.
       (3) For fiscal year 2018, $1,700,000,000.
       (4) For fiscal year 2019, $1,900,000,000.
       (b) Project Management Oversight.--The Secretary may 
     withhold up to one half of 1 percent of the amount 
     appropriated under subsection (a) for the costs of management 
     oversight of Amtrak.
       (c) Competition.--In administering grants to Amtrak under 
     section 24318 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary 
     may withhold, from amounts that would otherwise be made 
     available to Amtrak, such sums as are necessary from the 
     amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this section to 
     cover the operating subsidy described in section 
     24711(b)(1)(E)(ii) of title 49, United States Code.
       (d) State-Supported Route Committee.--The Secretary may 
     withhold up to $2,000,000 from the amount appropriated in 
     each fiscal year under subsection (a) of this section for the 
     use of the State-Supported Route Committee established under 
     section 24712 of title 49, United States Code.
       (e) Northeast Corridor Commission.--The Secretary may 
     withhold up to $5,000,000 from the amount appropriated in 
     each fiscal year under subsection (a) of this section for the 
     use of the Northeast Corridor Commission established under 
     section 24905 of title 49, United States Code.

     SEC. 35102. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY INVESTMENTS.

       (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to 
     the Secretary for grants under chapter 244 of title 49, 
     United States Code, the following amounts:
       (1) For fiscal year 2016, $350,000,000.
       (2) For fiscal year 2017, $430,000,000.
       (3) For fiscal year 2018, $600,000,000.
       (4) For fiscal year 2019, $900,000,000.
       (b) Project Management Oversight.--The Secretary may 
     withhold up to 1 percent from the amount appropriated under 
     subsection (a) of this section for the costs of project 
     management oversight of grants carried out under chapter 244 
     of title 49, United States Code.

     SEC. 35103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL 
                   TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RAIL 
                   INVESTIGATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, there are authorized to be appropriated to the National 
     Transportation Safety Board to carry out railroad
     accident investigations under section 1131(a)(1)(C) of title 
     49, United States Code, the following amounts:
       (1) For fiscal year 2016, $6,300,000.
       (2) For fiscal year 2017, $6,400,000.
       (3) For fiscal year 2018, $6,500,000.
       (4) For fiscal year 2019, $6,600,000.
       (b) Investigation Personnel.--Amounts appropriated under 
     subsection (a) of this section shall be available to the 
     National Transportation Safety Board for personnel, in 
     regional offices and in Washington, DC, whose duties involve 
     railroad accident investigations.

     SEC. 35104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMTRAK OFFICE 
                   OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.

       There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of 
     Inspector General of Amtrak the following amounts:
       (1) For fiscal year 2016, $20,000,000.
       (2) For fiscal year 2017, $20,500,000.
       (3) For fiscal year 2018, $21,000,000.
       (4) For fiscal year 2019, $21,500,000.

     SEC. 35105. NATIONAL COOPERATIVE RAIL RESEARCH PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 24910 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'';
       (B) in paragraph (13), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(14) to improve the overall safety of intercity passenger 
     and freight rail operations.''; and
       (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
       ``(e) Allocation.--At least $5,000,000 of the amounts 
     appropriated to the Secretary for a fiscal year to carry out 
     railroad research and development programs shall be available 
     to carry out this section.''.

                       Subtitle B--Amtrak Reform

     SEC. 35201. AMTRAK GRANT PROCESS.

       (a) Requirements and Procedures.--Chapter 243 is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 24317. Costs and revenues

       ``(a) Allocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act, Amtrak shall establish and maintain internal 
     controls to ensure Amtrak's costs, revenues, and other 
     compensation are appropriately and proportionally allocated 
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     Northeast Corridor train services or infrastructure, its 
     State-supported routes, its long-distance routes, and its 
     other national network activities.
       ``(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall 
     be construed to limit the ability of Amtrak to enter into an 
     agreement with 1 or more States to allocate operating and 
     capital costs under section 209 of the Passenger Rail 
     Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 
     note).

     ``Sec. 24318. Grant process

       ``(a) Procedures for Grant Requests.--Not later than 90 
     days after the date of enactment of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, the Secretary of 
     Transportation shall establish and transmit to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives substantive 
     and procedural requirements, including schedules, for grant 
     requests under this section.
       ``(b) Grant Requests.--Amtrak shall transmit grant requests 
     for Federal funds appropriated to the Secretary of 
     Transportation for the use of Amtrak to--
       ``(1) the Secretary; and
       ``(2) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation, the Committee on Appropriations, and the 
     Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on 
     Appropriations, and the Committee on the Budget of the House 
     of Representatives.
       ``(c) Contents.--A grant request under subsection (b) 
     shall--
       ``(1) describe projected operating and capital costs for 
     the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor train 
     services and infrastructure, Amtrak's State-supported routes, 
     and Amtrak's long-distance routes, and Amtrak's other 
     national network activities, as applicable, in comparison to 
     prior fiscal year actual financial performance;
       ``(2) describe the capital projects to be funded, with cost 
     estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the 
     projects covered by the request;
       ``(3) assess Amtrak's financial condition;
       ``(4) be displayed on Amtrak's Web site within a reasonable 
     timeframe following its transmission under subsection (b); 
     and
       ``(5) describe how the funding requested in a grant will be 
     allocated to the accounts established under section 24319(a), 
     considering the projected operating losses or capital costs 
     for services and activities associated with such accounts 
     over the time period intended to be covered by the grants.
       ``(d) Review and Approval.--
       ``(1) Thirty-day approval process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date 
     that Amtrak submits a grant request under this section, the 
     Secretary of Transportation shall complete a review of the 
     request and provide notice to Amtrak that--
       ``(i) the request is approved; or
       ``(ii) the request is disapproved, including the reason for 
     the disapproval and an explanation of any incomplete or 
     deficient items.
       ``(B) Grant agreement.--If a grant request is approved, the 
     Secretary shall enter into a grant agreement with Amtrak that 
     allocates the grant funding to 1 of the 4 accounts 
     established under section 24319(a).
       ``(2) Fifteen-day modification period.--Not later than 15 
     days after the date of the notice under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), 
     Amtrak shall submit a modified request for the Secretary's 
     review.
       ``(3) Modified requests.--Not later than 15 days after the 
     date that Amtrak submits a modified request under paragraph 
     (2), the Secretary shall either approve the modified request, 
     or, if the Secretary finds that the request is still 
     incomplete or deficient, the Secretary shall identify in 
     writing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation, the Committee on Appropriations, and the 
     Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on 
     Appropriations, and the Committee on the Budget of the House 
     of Representatives the remaining deficiencies and recommend a 
     process for resolving the outstanding portions of the 
     request.
       ``(e) Payments to Amtrak.--
       ``(1) In general.--A grant agreement entered into under 
     subsection (d) shall specify the operations, services, and 
     other activities to be funded by the grant. The grant 
     agreement shall include provisions, consistent with the 
     requirements of this chapter, to measure Amtrak's performance 
     and ensure accountability in delivering the operations, 
     services, or activities to be funded by the grant.
       ``(2) Schedule.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), in 
     each fiscal year for which amounts are appropriated to the 
     Secretary for the use of Amtrak, and for which the Secretary 
     and Amtrak have entered into a grant agreement under 
     subsection (d), the Secretary shall disburse grant funds to 
     Amtrak on the following schedule:
       ``(A) 50 percent on October 1.
       ``(B) 25 percent on January 1.
       ``(C) 25 percent on April 1.
       ``(3) Exceptions.--The Secretary may make a payment to 
     Amtrak of appropriated funds--
       ``(A) more frequently than the schedule under paragraph (2) 
     if Amtrak, for good cause, requests more frequent payment 
     before the end of a payment period; or
       ``(B) with a different frequency or in different percentage 
     allocations in the event of a continuing resolution or in the 
     absence of an appropriations Act for the duration of a fiscal 
     year.
       ``(f) Availability of Amounts and Early Appropriations.--
     Amounts appropriated to the Secretary for the use of Amtrak 
     shall remain available until expended. Amounts for capital 
     acquisitions and improvements may be appropriated for a 
     fiscal year before the fiscal year in which the amounts will 
     be obligated.
       ``(g) Limitations on Use.--Amounts appropriated to the 
     Secretary for the use of Amtrak may not be used to cross-
     subsidize operating losses or capital costs of commuter rail 
     passenger or freight rail transportation.

     ``Sec. 24319. Accounts

       ``(a) Establishment of Accounts.--Beginning not later than 
     October 1, 2016, Amtrak, in consultation with the Secretary 
     of Transportation, shall define and establish--
       ``(1) a Northeast Corridor investment account, including 
     subaccounts for Amtrak train services and infrastructure;
       ``(2) a State-supported account;
       ``(3) a long-distance account; and
       ``(4) an other national network activities account.
       ``(b) Northeast Corridor Investment Account.--
       ``(1) Deposits.--Amtrak shall deposit in the Northeast 
     Corridor investment account established under subsection 
     (a)(1)--
       ``(A) a portion of the grant funds appropriated under the 
     authorization in section 35101(a) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any subsequent Act 
     appropriating funds for the use of Amtrak, as specified in a 
     grant agreement entered into under section 24318;
       ``(B) any compensation received from commuter rail 
     passenger transportation providers for such providers' share 
     of capital costs on the Northeast Corridor provided to Amtrak 
     under section 24905(c);
       ``(C) any operating surplus of the Northeast Corridor train 
     services or infrastructure, as allocated under section 24317; 
     and
       ``(D) any other net revenue received in association with 
     the Northeast Corridor, including freight access fees, 
     electric propulsion, and commercial development.
       ``(2) Use of northeast corridor investment account.--Except 
     as provided in subsection (f), amounts deposited in the 
     Northeast Corridor investment account shall be made available 
     for the use of Amtrak for its share of--
       ``(A) capital projects described in section 
     24904(a)(2)(E)(i), and developed under the planning process 
     established under that section, to bring Northeast Corridor 
     infrastructure to a state-of-good-repair;
       ``(B) capital projects described in clauses (ii) and (iv) 
     of section 24904(a)(2)(E) that are developed under the 
     planning process established under that section intended to 
     increase corridor capacity, improve service reliability, and 
     reduce travel time on the Northeast Corridor;
       ``(C) capital projects to improve safety and security;
       ``(D) capital projects to improve customer service and 
     amenities;
       ``(E) acquiring, rehabilitating, manufacturing, 
     remanufacturing, overhauling, or improving equipment and 
     associated facilities used for intercity rail passenger 
     transportation by Northeast Corridor train services;
       ``(F) retirement of principal and payment of interest on 
     loans for capital projects described in this paragraph or for 
     capital leases for equipment and related to the Northeast 
     Corridor;
       ``(G) participation in public-private partnerships, joint 
     ventures, and other mechanisms or arrangements that result in 
     the completion of capital projects described in this 
     paragraph; and
       ``(H) indirect, common, corporate, or other costs directly 
     incurred by or allocated to the Northeast Corridor.
       ``(c) State-Supported Account.--
       ``(1) Deposits.--Amtrak shall deposit in the State-
     supported account established under subsection (a)(2)--
       ``(A) a portion of the grant funds appropriated under the 
     authorization in section 35101(a) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any subsequent Act 
     appropriating funds for the use of Amtrak, as specified in a 
     grant agreement entered into under section 24318;
       ``(B) any compensation received from States provided to 
     Amtrak under section 209 of the Passenger Rail Investment and 
     Improvement Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 24101 note); and
       ``(C) any operating surplus from its State-supported 
     routes, as allocated under section 24317.
       ``(2) Use of state-supported account.--Except as provided 
     in subsection (f), amounts deposited in the State-supported 
     account shall be made available for the use of Amtrak for 
     capital expenses and operating costs, including indirect, 
     common, corporate, or other costs directly incurred by or 
     allocated to State-supported routes, of its State-supported 
     routes and retirement of

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     principal and payment of interest on loans or capital leases 
     attributable to its State-supported routes.
       ``(d) Long-Distance Account.--
       ``(1) Deposits.--Amtrak shall deposit in the long-distance 
     account established under subsection (a)(3)--
       ``(A) a portion of the grant funds appropriated under the 
     authorization in section 35101(a) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any subsequent Act 
     appropriating funds for the use of Amtrak, as specified in a 
     grant agreement entered into under section 24318;
       ``(B) any compensation received from States provided to 
     Amtrak for costs associated with its long-distance routes; 
     and
       ``(C) any operating surplus from its long-distance routes, 
     as allocated under section 24317.
       ``(2) Use of long-distance account.--Except as provided in 
     subsection (f), amounts deposited in the long-distance 
     account shall be made available for the use of Amtrak for 
     capital expenses and operating costs, including indirect, 
     common, corporate, or other costs directly incurred by or 
     allocated to long-distance routes, of its long-distance 
     routes and retirement of principal and payment of interest on 
     loans or capital leases attributable to the long-distance 
     routes.
       ``(e) Other National Network Activities Account.--
       ``(1) Deposits.--Amtrak shall deposit in the other national 
     network activities account established under subsection 
     (a)(4)--
       ``(A) a portion of the grant funds appropriated under the 
     authorization in section 35101(a) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any subsequent Act 
     appropriating funds for the use of Amtrak, as specified in a 
     grant agreement entered into under section 24318;
       ``(B) any compensation received from States provided to 
     Amtrak for costs associated with its other national network 
     activities; and
       ``(C) any operating surplus from its other national network 
     activities.
       ``(2) Use of other national network activities account.--
     Except as provided in subsection (f), amounts deposited into 
     the other national network activities account shall be made 
     available for the use of Amtrak for capital and operating 
     costs not allocated to the Northeast Corridor investment 
     account, State-supported account, or long-distance account, 
     and retirement of principal and payment of interest on loans 
     or capital leases attributable to other national network 
     activities.
       ``(f) Transfer Authority.--
       ``(1) Authority.--Amtrak may transfer any funds 
     appropriated under the authorization in section 35101(a) of 
     the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any 
     subsequent Act appropriating funds for the use of Amtrak for 
     deposit into the accounts described in that section, or any 
     surplus generated by operations, between the Northeast 
     Corridor, State-supported, long-distance, and other national 
     network activities accounts--
       ``(A) upon the expiration of 10 days after the date that 
     Amtrak notifies the Amtrak Board of Directors, including the 
     Secretary, of the planned transfer; and
       ``(B) with the approval of the Secretary.
       ``(2) Report.--Not later than 5 days after the date that 
     Amtrak notifies the Amtrak Board of Directors of a planned 
     transfer under paragraph (1), Amtrak shall transmit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the 
     Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that 
     includes--
       ``(A) the amount of the transfer; and
       ``(B) a detailed explanation of the reason for the 
     transfer, including--
       ``(i) the effects on Amtrak services funded by the account 
     from which the transfer is drawn, in comparison to a scenario 
     in which no transfer was made; and
       ``(ii) the effects on Amtrak services funded by the account 
     receiving the transfer, in comparison to a scenario in which 
     no transfer was made.
       ``(3) Notifications.--
       ``(A) State-supported account.--Not later than 5 days after 
     the date that Amtrak notifies the Amtrak Board of Directors 
     of a planned transfer under paragraph (1) of funds to or from 
     the State-supported account, Amtrak shall transmit to each 
     State that sponsors a State-supported route a letter that 
     includes the information described under subparagraphs (A) 
     and (B) of paragraph (2).
       ``(B) Northeast corridor account.--Not later than 5 days 
     after the date that Amtrak notifies the Amtrak Board of 
     Directors of a planned transfer under paragraph (1) of funds 
     to or from the Northeast Corridor account, Amtrak shall 
     transmit to the Northeast Corridor Commission a letter that 
     includes the information described under subparagraphs (A) 
     and (B) of paragraph (2).
       ``(g) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall enforce the 
     provisions of each grant agreement under section 24318(d), 
     including any deposit into an account under this section.
       ``(h) Letters of Intent.--
       ``(1) Requirement.--The Secretary may issue a letter of 
     intent to Amtrak announcing an intention to obligate, for a 
     major capital project described in clauses (ii) and (iv) of 
     section 24904(a)(2)(E), an amount from future available 
     budget authority specified in law that is not more than the 
     amount stipulated as the financial participation of the 
     Secretary in the project.
       ``(2) Notice to congress.--At least 30 days before issuing 
     a letter under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify in 
     writing the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
     Representatives of the proposed letter. The Secretary shall 
     include with the notice a copy of the proposed letter, the 
     criteria used for selecting the project for a grant award, 
     and a description of how the project meets the criteria under 
     this section.
       ``(3) Contingent nature of obligation or commitment.--An 
     obligation or administrative commitment may be made only when 
     amounts are appropriated. The letter of intent shall state 
     that the contingent commitment is not an obligation of the 
     Federal Government, and is subject to the availability of 
     appropriations under Federal law and to Federal laws in force 
     or enacted after the date of the contingent commitment.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 243 is amended by adding at the end the following:

``24317. Costs and revenues.
``24318. Grant process.
``24319. Accounts.''.
       (c) Repeals.--
       (1) Establishment of grant process.--Section 206 of the 
     Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 24101 note) and the item relating to that section in 
     the table of contents of that Act are repealed.
       (2) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 24104 and the 
     item relating to that section in the table of contents of 
     chapter 241 are repealed.

     SEC. 35202. 5-YEAR BUSINESS LINE AND ASSETS PLANS.

       (a) Amtrak 5-Year Business Line and Asset Plans.--Chapter 
     243, as amended by section 35201 of this Act, is further 
     amended by inserting after section 24319 the following:

     ``Sec. 24320. Amtrak 5-year business line and asset plans

       ``(a) In General.--
       ``(1) Final plans.--Not later than February 15 of each 
     year, Amtrak shall submit to Congress and the Secretary final 
     5-year business line plans and 5-year asset plans prepared in 
     accordance with this section. These final plans shall form 
     the basis for Amtrak's general and legislative annual report 
     to the President and Congress required by section 24315(b).
       ``(2) Fiscal constraint.--Each plan prepared under this 
     section shall be based on funding levels authorized or 
     otherwise available to Amtrak in a fiscal year. In the 
     absence of an authorization or appropriation of funds for a 
     fiscal year, the plans shall be based on the amount of 
     funding available in the previous fiscal year, plus 
     inflation. Amtrak may include an appendix to the asset plan 
     required in subsection (c) that describes any capital funding 
     requirements in excess of amounts authorized or otherwise 
     available to Amtrak in a fiscal year for capital investment.
       ``(b) Amtrak 5-Year Business Line Plans.--
       ``(1) Amtrak business lines.--Amtrak shall prepare a 5-year 
     business line plan for each of the following business lines 
     and services:
       ``(A) Northeast Corridor train services.
       ``(B) State-supported routes operated by Amtrak.
       ``(C) Long-distance routes operated by Amtrak.
       ``(D) Ancillary services operated by Amtrak, including 
     commuter operations and other revenue generating activities 
     as determined by the Secretary in consultation with Amtrak.
       ``(2) Contents of 5-year business line plans.--The 5-year 
     business line plan for each business line shall include, at a 
     minimum--
       ``(A) a statement of Amtrak's vision, goals, and service 
     plan for the business line, coordinated with any entities 
     that are contributing capital or operating funding to support 
     passenger rail services within those business lines, and 
     aligned with Amtrak's Strategic Plan and 5-year asset plans 
     under subsection (c);
       ``(B) all projected revenues and expenditures for the 
     business line, including identification of revenues and 
     expenditures incurred by--
       ``(i) passenger operations;
       ``(ii) non-passenger operations that are directly related 
     to the business line; and
       ``(iii) governmental funding sources, including revenues 
     and other funding received from States;
       ``(C) projected ridership levels for all passenger 
     operations;
       ``(D) estimates of long-term and short-term debt and 
     associated principal and interest payments (both current and 
     forecasts);
       ``(E) annual profit and loss statements and forecasts and 
     balance sheets;
       ``(F) annual cash flow forecasts;

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       ``(G) a statement describing the methodologies and 
     significant assumptions underlying estimates and forecasts;
       ``(H) specific performance measures that demonstrate year 
     over year changes in the results of Amtrak's operations;
       ``(I) financial performance for each route within each 
     business line, including descriptions of the cash operating 
     loss or contribution and labor productivity for each route;
       ``(J) specific costs and savings estimates resulting from 
     reform initiatives;
       ``(K) prior fiscal year and projected equipment reliability 
     statistics; and
       ``(L) an identification and explanation of any major 
     adjustments made from previously-approved plans.
       ``(3) 5-year business line plans process.--In meeting the 
     requirements of this section, Amtrak shall--
       ``(A) coordinate the development of the business line plans 
     with the Secretary;
       ``(B) for the Northeast Corridor business line plan, 
     coordinate with the Northeast Corridor Commission and 
     transmit to the Commission the final plan under subsection 
     (a)(1), and consult with other entities, as appropriate;
       ``(C) for the State-supported route business line plan, 
     coordinate with the State-Supported Route Committee 
     established under section 24712;
       ``(D) for the long-distance route business line plan, 
     coordinate with any States or Interstate Compacts that 
     provide funding for such routes, as appropriate;
       ``(E) ensure that Amtrak's annual budget request to 
     Congress is consistent with the information in the 5-year 
     business line plans; and
       ``(F) identify the appropriate Amtrak officials that are 
     responsible for each business line.
       ``(4) Standards to promote financial stability.--In meeting 
     the requirements under this subsection, Amtrak shall use the 
     categories specified in the financial accounting and 
     reporting system developed under section 203 of the Passenger 
     Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 
     note) when preparing its 5-year business line plans.
       ``(c) Amtrak 5-Year Asset Plans.--
       ``(1) Asset categories.--Amtrak shall prepare a 5-year 
     asset plan for each of the following asset categories:
       ``(A) Infrastructure, including all Amtrak-controlled 
     Northeast Corridor assets and other Amtrak-owned 
     infrastructure, and the associated facilities that support 
     the operation, maintenance, and improvement of those assets.
       ``(B) Passenger rail equipment, including all Amtrak-
     controlled rolling stock, locomotives, and mechanical shop 
     facilities that are used to overhaul equipment.
       ``(C) Stations, including all Amtrak-controlled passenger 
     rail stations and elements of other stations for which Amtrak 
     has legal responsibility or intends to make capital 
     investments.
       ``(D) National assets, including national reservations, 
     security, training and training centers, and other assets 
     associated with Amtrak's national passenger rail 
     transportation system.
       ``(2) Contents of 5-year asset plans.--Each asset plan 
     shall include, at a minimum--
       ``(A) a summary of Amtrak's 5-year strategic plan for each 
     asset category, including goals, objectives, any relevant 
     performance metrics, and statutory or regulatory actions 
     affecting the assets;
       ``(B) an inventory of existing Amtrak capital assets, to 
     the extent practicable, including information regarding 
     shared use or ownership, if applicable;
       ``(C) a prioritized list of proposed capital investments 
     that--
       ``(i) categorizes each capital project as being primarily 
     associated with--

       ``(I) normalized capital replacement;
       ``(II) backlog capital replacement;
       ``(III) improvements to support service enhancements or 
     growth;
       ``(IV) strategic initiatives that will improve overall 
     operational performance, lower costs, or otherwise improve 
     Amtrak's corporate efficiency; or
       ``(V) statutory, regulatory, or other legal mandates;

       ``(ii) identifies each project or program that is 
     associated with more than 1 category described in clause (i); 
     and
       ``(iii) describes the anticipated business outcome of each 
     project or program identified under this subparagraph, 
     including an assessment of--

       ``(I) the potential effect on passenger operations, safety, 
     reliability, and resilience;
       ``(II) the potential effect on Amtrak's ability to meet 
     regulatory requirements if the project or program is not 
     funded; and
       ``(III) the benefits and costs; and

       ``(D) annual profit and loss statements and forecasts and 
     balance sheets for each asset category.
       ``(3) 5-year asset plan process.--In meeting the 
     requirements of this subsection, Amtrak shall--
       ``(A) coordinate with each business line described in 
     subsection (b)(1) in the preparation of each 5-year asset 
     plan and ensure integration of each 5-year asset plan with 
     the 5-year business line plans;
       ``(B) as applicable, coordinate with the Northeast Corridor 
     Commission, the State-Supported Route Committee, and owners 
     of assets affected by 5-year asset plans; and
       ``(C) identify the appropriate Amtrak officials that are 
     responsible for each asset category.
       ``(4) Evaluation of national assets costs.--The Secretary 
     shall--
       ``(A) evaluate the costs and scope of all national assets; 
     and
       ``(B) determine the activities and costs that are--
       ``(i) required in order to ensure the efficient operations 
     of a national passenger rail system;
       ``(ii) appropriate for allocation to 1 of the other Amtrak 
     business lines; and
       ``(iii) extraneous to providing an efficient national 
     passenger rail system or are too costly relative to the 
     benefits or performance outcomes they provide.
       ``(5) Definition of national assets.--In this section, the 
     term `national assets' means the Nation's core rail assets 
     shared among Amtrak services, including national 
     reservations, security, training and training centers, and 
     other assets associated with Amtrak's national passenger rail 
     transportation system.
       ``(6) Restructuring of national assets.--Not later than 1 
     year after the date of completion of the evaluation under 
     paragraph (4), the Administrator of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration, in consultation with the Amtrak Board of 
     Directors, the governors of each relevant State, and the 
     Mayor of the District of Columbia, or their designees, shall 
     restructure or reallocate, or both, the national assets costs 
     in accordance with the determination under that section, 
     including making appropriate updates to Amtrak's cost 
     accounting methodology and system.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The requirements for Amtrak to submit 
     final 5-year business line plans and 5-year asset plans under 
     section 24320 of title 49, United States Code, shall take 
     effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 243, as amended by section 35201 of this Act, is 
     further amended by adding at the end the following:

``24320. Amtrak 5-year business line and asset plans.''.
       (d) Repeal of 5-Year Financial Plan.--Section 204 of the 
     Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 24101 note), and the item relating to that section in 
     the table of contents of that Act, are repealed.
       (e) Identification of Duplicative Reporting Requirements.--
     Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary shall--
       (1) review existing Amtrak reporting requirements and 
     identify where the existing requirements are duplicative with 
     the business line and capital plans required by section 24320 
     of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) if the duplicative reporting requirements are 
     administrative, the Secretary shall eliminate the duplicative 
     requirements; and
       (3) submit to Congress a report with any recommendations 
     for repealing any other duplicative Amtrak reporting 
     requirements.

     SEC. 35203. STATE-SUPPORTED ROUTE COMMITTEE.

       (a) Amendment.--Chapter 247 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

     ``Sec. 24712. State-supported routes operated by Amtrak

       ``(a) State-Supported Route Committee.--
       ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall 
     establish the State-Supported Route Committee (referred to in 
     this section as the `Committee') to promote mutual 
     cooperation and planning pertaining to the rail operations of 
     Amtrak and related activities of trains operated by Amtrak on 
     State-supported routes and to further implement section 209 
     of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 
     (49 U.S.C. 24101 note).
       ``(2) Membership.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Committee shall consist of--
       ``(i) members representing Amtrak;
       ``(ii) members representing the Department of 
     Transportation, including the Federal Railroad 
     Administration; and
       ``(iii) members representing States.
       ``(B) Non-voting members.--The Committee may invite and 
     accept other non-voting members to participate in Committee 
     activities, as appropriate.
       ``(3) Decisionmaking.--The Committee shall establish a bloc 
     voting system under which, at a minimum--
       ``(A) there are 3 separate voting blocs to represent the 
     Committee's voting members, including--
       ``(i) 1 voting bloc to represent the members described in 
     paragraph (2)(A)(i);
       ``(ii) 1 voting bloc to represent the members described in 
     paragraph (2)(A)(ii); and
       ``(iii) 1 voting bloc to represent the members described in 
     paragraph (2)(A)(iii);
       ``(B) each voting bloc has 1 vote;

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       ``(C) the vote of the voting bloc representing the members 
     described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) requires the support of at 
     least two-thirds of that voting bloc's members; and
       ``(D) the Committee makes decisions by unanimous consent of 
     the 3 voting blocs.
       ``(4) Meetings; rules and procedures.--The Committee shall 
     convene a meeting and shall define and implement the rules 
     and procedures governing the Committee's proceedings not 
     later than 180 days after the date of establishment of the 
     Committee by the Secretary. The rules and procedures shall--
       ``(A) incorporate and further describe the decisionmaking 
     procedures to be used in accordance with paragraph (3); and
       ``(B) be adopted in accordance with such decisionmaking 
     procedures.
       ``(5) Committee decisions.--Decisions made by the Committee 
     in accordance with the Committee's rules and procedures, once 
     established, are binding on all Committee members.
       ``(6) Cost allocation methodology.--
       ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the 
     Committee may amend the cost allocation methodology required 
     and previously approved under section 209 of the Passenger 
     Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 
     note).
       ``(B) Procedures for changing methodology.--The rules and 
     procedures implemented under paragraph (4) shall include 
     procedures for changing the cost allocation methodology.
       ``(C) Requirements.--The cost allocation methodology 
     shall--
       ``(i) ensure equal treatment in the provision of like 
     services of all States and groups of States; and
       ``(ii) allocate to each route the costs incurred only for 
     the benefit of that route and a proportionate share, based 
     upon factors that reasonably reflect relative use, of costs 
     incurred for the common benefit of more than 1 route.
       ``(b) Invoices and Reports.--Not later than February 15, 
     2016, and monthly thereafter, Amtrak shall provide to each 
     State that sponsors a State-supported route a monthly invoice 
     of the cost of operating such route, including fixed costs 
     and third-party costs. The Committee shall determine the 
     frequency and contents of the financial and performance 
     reports that Amtrak shall provide to the States, as well as 
     the planning and demand reports that the States shall provide 
     to Amtrak.
       ``(c) Dispute Resolution.--
       ``(1) Request for dispute resolution.--If a dispute arises 
     with respect to the rules and procedures implemented under 
     subsection (a)(4), an invoice or a report provided under 
     subsection (b), implementation or compliance with the cost 
     allocation methodology developed under section 209 of the 
     Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 24101 note) or amended under subsection (a)(6) of this 
     section, either Amtrak or the State may request that the 
     Surface Transportation Board conduct dispute resolution under 
     this subsection.
       ``(2) Procedures.--The Surface Transportation Board shall 
     establish procedures for resolution of disputes brought 
     before it under this subsection, which may include provision 
     of professional mediation services.
       ``(3) Binding effect.--A decision of the Surface 
     Transportation Board under this subsection shall be binding 
     on the parties to the dispute.
       ``(4) Obligation.--Nothing in this subsection shall affect 
     the obligation of a State to pay an amount not in dispute.
       ``(d) Assistance.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may provide assistance to 
     the parties in the course of negotiations for a contract for 
     operation of a State-supported route.
       ``(2) Financial assistance.--From among available funds, 
     the Secretary shall--
       ``(A) provide financial assistance to Amtrak or 1 or more 
     States to perform requested independent technical analysis of 
     issues before the Committee; and
       ``(B) reimburse Members for travel expenses, including per 
     diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with section 5703 
     of title 5.
       ``(e) Performance Metrics.--In negotiating a contract for 
     operation of a State-supported route, Amtrak and the State or 
     States that sponsor the route shall consider including 
     provisions that provide penalties and incentives for 
     performance.
       ``(f) Statement of Goals and Objectives.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Committee shall develop a statement 
     of goals, objectives, and associated recommendations 
     concerning the future of State-supported routes operated by 
     Amtrak. The statement shall identify the roles and 
     responsibilities of Committee members and any other relevant 
     entities, such as host railroads, in meeting the identified 
     goals and objectives, or carrying out the recommendations. 
     The Committee may consult with such relevant entities, as the 
     Committee considers appropriate, when developing the 
     statement.
       ``(2) Transmission of statement of goals and objectives.--
     Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the 
     Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act the 
     Committee shall transmit the statement developed under 
     paragraph (1) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives.
       ``(g) Rule of Construction.--The decisions of the 
     Committee--

       ``(1) shall pertain to the rail operations of Amtrak and 
     related activities of trains operated by Amtrak on State-
     sponsored routes; and
       ``(2) shall not pertain to the rail operations or related 
     activities of services operated by other rail passenger 
     carriers on State-supported routes.
       ``(h) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory 
     Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
     Committee.
       ``(i) Definition of State.--In this section, the term 
     `State' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, 
     or a public entity that sponsor the operation of trains by 
     Amtrak on a State-supported route.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The table of 
     contents for chapter 247 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:

``24712. State-supported routes operated by Amtrak.''.

     SEC. 35204. ROUTE AND SERVICE PLANNING DECISIONS.

       Section 208 of the Passenger Rail Investment and 
     Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 note) is amended to 
     read as follows:

     ``SEC. 208. METHODOLOGIES FOR AMTRAK ROUTE AND SERVICE 
                   PLANNING DECISIONS.

       ``(a) Methodology Development.--Not later than 180 days 
     after the date of enactment of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, as a condition of receiving 
     a grant under section 101 of that Act, Amtrak shall obtain 
     the services of an independent entity to develop and 
     recommend objective methodologies for Amtrak to use in 
     determining what intercity rail passenger transportation 
     routes and services it should provide, including the 
     establishment of new routes, the elimination of existing 
     routes, and the contraction or expansion of services or 
     frequencies over such routes.
       ``(b) Considerations.--Amtrak shall require the independent 
     entity, in developing the methodologies described in 
     subsection (a), to consider--
       ``(1) the current and expected performance and service 
     quality of intercity rail passenger transportation 
     operations, including cost recovery, on-time performance, 
     ridership, on-board services, stations, facilities, 
     equipment, and other services;
       ``(2) the connectivity of a route with other routes;
       ``(3) the transportation needs of communities and 
     populations that are not well served by intercity rail 
     passenger transportation service or by other forms of 
     intercity transportation;
       ``(4) the methodologies of Amtrak and major intercity rail 
     passenger transportation service providers in other countries 
     for determining intercity passenger rail routes and services;
       ``(5) the financial and operational effects on the overall 
     network, including the effects on indirect costs;
       ``(6) the views of States and the recommendations described 
     in State rail plans, rail carriers that own infrastructure 
     over which Amtrak operates, Interstate Compacts established 
     by Congress and States, Amtrak employee representatives, 
     stakeholder organizations, and other interested parties; and
       ``(7) the funding levels that will be available under 
     authorization levels that have been enacted into law.
       ``(c) Recommendations.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act, Amtrak shall transmit to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives recommendations developed by the 
     independent entity under subsection (a).
       ``(d) Consideration of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 
     days after the date the recommendations are transmitted under 
     subsection (c), Amtrak shall consider the adoption of each 
     recommendation and transmit to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report explaining the reasons for adopting 
     or not adopting each recommendation.''.

     SEC. 35205. COMPETITION.

       (a) Alternate Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program.--
     Section 24711 is amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 24711. Alternate passenger rail service pilot program

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date 
     of enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall 
     promulgate a rule to implement a pilot program for 
     competitive selection of rail carriers for long-distance 
     routes (as defined in section 24102).
       ``(b) Pilot Program Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--The pilot program shall--

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       ``(A) allow a party described in paragraph (2) to petition 
     the Secretary to provide intercity rail passenger 
     transportation over a long-distance route in lieu of Amtrak 
     for an operations period of 4 years from the date of 
     commencement of service by the winning bidder and, at the 
     option of the Secretary, consistent with the rule promulgated 
     under subsection (a), allow the contract to be renewed for an 
     additional operations period of 4 years, but not to exceed a 
     total of 3 operations periods;
       ``(B) require the Secretary to--
       ``(i) notify the petitioner and Amtrak of receipt of the 
     petition under subparagraph (A) and to publish in the Federal 
     Register a notice of receipt not later than 30 days after the 
     date of receipt; and
       ``(ii) establish a deadline, of not more than 120 days 
     after the notice of receipt is published in the Federal 
     Register under clause (i), by which both the petitioner and 
     Amtrak, if Amtrak chooses to do so, would be required to 
     submit a complete bid to provide intercity rail passenger 
     transportation over the applicable route;
       ``(C) require that each bid--
       ``(i) describe the capital needs, financial projections, 
     and operational plans, including staffing plans, for the 
     service, and such other factors as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate; and
       ``(ii) be made available by the winning bidder to the 
     public after the bid award;
       ``(D) for a route that receives funding from a State or 
     States, require that for each bid received from a party 
     described in paragraph (2), other than a State, the Secretary 
     have the concurrence of the State or States that provide 
     funding for that route;
       ``(E) for a winning bidder that is not or does not include 
     Amtrak, require the Secretary to execute a contract not later 
     than 270 days after the deadline established under 
     subparagraph (B)(ii) and award to the winning bidder--
       ``(i) subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the right and 
     obligation to provide intercity rail passenger transportation 
     over that route subject to such performance standards as the 
     Secretary may require; and
       ``(ii) an operating subsidy, as determined by the 
     Secretary, for--

       ``(I) the first year at a level that does not exceed 90 
     percent of the level in effect for that specific route during 
     the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the 
     petition was received, adjusted for inflation; and
       ``(II) any subsequent years at the level calculated under 
     subclause (I), adjusted for inflation; and

       ``(F) for a winning bidder that is or includes Amtrak, 
     award to that bidder an operating subsidy, as determined by 
     the Secretary, over the applicable route that will not change 
     during the fiscal year in which the bid was submitted solely 
     as a result of the winning bid.
       ``(2) Eligible petitioners.--The following parties are 
     eligible to submit petitions under paragraph (1):
       ``(A) A rail carrier or rail carriers that own the 
     infrastructure over which Amtrak operates a long-distance 
     route.
       ``(B) A rail passenger carrier with a written agreement 
     with the rail carrier or rail carriers that own the 
     infrastructure over which Amtrak operates a long-distance 
     route and that host or would host the intercity rail 
     passenger transportation.
       ``(C) A State, group of States, or State-supported joint 
     powers authority or other sub-State governance entity 
     responsible for provision of intercity rail passenger 
     transportation with a written agreement with the rail carrier 
     or rail carriers that own the infrastructure over which 
     Amtrak operates a long-distance route and that host or would 
     host the intercity rail passenger transportation.
       ``(D) A State, group of States, or State-supported joint 
     powers authority or other sub-State governance entity 
     responsible for provision of intercity rail passenger 
     transportation and a rail passenger carrier with a written 
     agreement with the rail carrier or rail carriers that own the 
     infrastructure over which Amtrak operates a long-distance 
     route and that host or would host the intercity rail 
     passenger transportation.
       ``(3) Performance standards.--If the winning bidder under 
     paragraph (1)(E)(i) is not or does not include Amtrak, the 
     performance standards shall be consistent with the 
     performance required of or achieved by Amtrak on the 
     applicable route during the last fiscal year.
       ``(4) Agreement governing access issues.--Unless the 
     winning bidder already has applicable access agreements in 
     place or includes a rail carrier that owns the infrastructure 
     used in the operation of the route, the winning bidder under 
     paragraph (1)(E)(i) shall enter into a written agreement 
     governing access issues between the winning bidder and the 
     rail carrier or rail carriers that own the infrastructure 
     over which the winning bidder would operate and that host or 
     would host the intercity rail passenger transportation.
       ``(c) Access to Facilities; Employees.--If the Secretary 
     awards the right and obligation to provide rail passenger 
     transportation over a route under this section to an entity 
     in lieu of Amtrak--
       ``(1) the Secretary shall require Amtrak to provide access 
     to the Amtrak-owned reservation system, stations, and 
     facilities directly related to operations of the awarded 
     routes to the rail passenger carrier awarded a contract under 
     this section, in accordance with subsection (g), as necessary 
     to carry out the purposes of this section;
       ``(2) an employee of any person, except for a freight 
     railroad or a person employed or contracted by a freight 
     railroad, used by such rail passenger carrier in the 
     operation of a route under this section shall be considered 
     an employee of that rail passenger carrier and subject to the 
     applicable Federal laws and regulations governing similar 
     crafts or classes of employees of Amtrak; and
       ``(3) the winning bidder shall provide hiring preference to 
     qualified Amtrak employees displaced by the award of the bid, 
     consistent with the staffing plan submitted by the bidder, 
     and shall be subject to the grant conditions under section 
     24405.
       ``(d) Cessation of Service.--If a rail passenger carrier 
     awarded a route under this section ceases to operate the 
     service or fails to fulfill an obligation under the contract 
     required under subsection (b)(1)(E), the Secretary shall take 
     any necessary action consistent with this title to enforce 
     the contract and ensure the continued provision of service, 
     including--
       ``(1) the installment of an interim rail passenger carrier;
       ``(2) providing to the interim rail passenger carrier under 
     paragraph (1) an operating subsidy necessary to provide 
     service; and
       ``(3) rebidding the contract to operate the rail passenger 
     transportation.
       ``(e) Budget Authority.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide to a winning 
     bidder that is not or does not include Amtrak and that is 
     selected under this section any appropriations withheld under 
     section 35101(c) of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act, or any subsequent appropriation for the same 
     purpose, necessary to cover the operating subsidy described 
     in subsection (b)(1)(E)(ii).
       ``(2) Amtrak.--If the Secretary selects a winning bidder 
     that is not or does not include Amtrak, the Secretary may 
     provide to Amtrak an appropriate portion of the 
     appropriations under section 35101(a) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, or any subsequent 
     appropriation for the same purpose, to cover any cost 
     directly attributable to the termination of Amtrak service on 
     the route and any indirect costs to Amtrak imposed on other 
     Amtrak routes as a result of losing service on the route 
     operated by the winning bidder. Any amount provided by the 
     Secretary to Amtrak under this paragraph shall not be 
     deducted from or have any effect on the operating subsidy 
     described in subsection (b)(1)(E)(ii).
       ``(f) Deadline.--If the Secretary does not promulgate the 
     final rule and implement the program before the deadline 
     under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a letter, signed by the 
     Secretary and Administrator of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration, each month until the rule is complete, 
     including--
       ``(1) the reasons why the rule has not been issued;
       ``(2) an updated staffing plan for completing the rule as 
     soon as feasible;
       ``(3) the contact information of the official that will be 
     overseeing the execution of the staffing plan; and
       ``(4) the estimated date of completion of the rule.
       ``(g) Disputes.--If Amtrak and the rail passenger carrier 
     awarded a route under this section cannot agree upon terms to 
     carry out subsection (c)(1), and the Surface Transportation 
     Board finds that access to Amtrak's facilities or equipment, 
     or the provision of services by Amtrak, is necessary under 
     subsection (c)(1) and that the operation of Amtrak's other 
     services will not be impaired thereby, the Surface 
     Transportation Board shall issue an order that the facilities 
     and equipment be made available, and that services be 
     provided, by Amtrak, and shall determine reasonable 
     compensation, liability, and other terms for use of the 
     facilities and equipment and provision of the services.
       ``(h) Limitation.--Not more than 3 long-distance routes may 
     be selected under this section for operation by a winning 
     bidder that is not or does not include Amtrak.
       ``(i) Preservation of Right to Competition on State-
     Supported Routes.--Nothing in this section shall be construed 
     as prohibiting a State from introducing competition for 
     intercity rail passenger transportation or services on its 
     State-supported route or routes.''.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of 
     implementation of the pilot program under section 24711 of 
     title 49, United States Code, and quadrennially thereafter 
     until the pilot program is discontinued, the Secretary shall 
     submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the results on the pilot program 
     to date and any recommendations for further action.

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     SEC. 35206. ROLLING STOCK PURCHASES.

       (a) In General.--Prior to entering into any contract in 
     excess of $100,000,000 for rolling stock and locomotive 
     procurements Amtrak shall submit a business case analysis to 
     the Secretary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
     Representatives, on the utility of such procurements.
       (b) Contents.--The business case analysis shall--
       (1) include a cost and benefit comparison that describes 
     the total lifecycle costs and the anticipated benefits 
     related to revenue, operational efficiency, reliability, and 
     other factors;
       (2) set forth the total payments by fiscal year;
       (3) identify the specific source and amounts of funding for 
     each payment, including Federal funds, State funds, Amtrak 
     profits, Federal, State, or private loans or loan guarantees, 
     and other funding;
       (4) include an explanation of whether any payment under the 
     contract will increase Amtrak's grant request, as required 
     under section 24318 of title 49, United States Code, in that 
     particular fiscal year; and
       (5) describe how Amtrak will adjust the procurement if 
     future funding is not available.
       (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed as requiring Amtrak to disclose confidential 
     information regarding a potential vendor's proposed pricing 
     or other sensitive business information prior to contract 
     execution.

     SEC. 35207. FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 243, as amended in section 35202 
     of this Act, is further amended by adding after section 24320 
     the following:

     ``Sec. 24321. Food and beverage reform

       ``(a) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency 
     Act, Amtrak shall develop and begin implementing a plan to 
     eliminate, not later than 4 years after the date of enactment 
     of that Act, the operating loss associated with providing 
     food and beverage service on board Amtrak trains.
       ``(b) Considerations.--In developing and implementing the 
     plan under subsection (a), Amtrak shall consider a 
     combination of cost management and revenue generation 
     initiatives, including--
       ``(1) scheduling optimization;
       ``(2) onboard logistics;
       ``(3) product development and supply chain efficiency;
       ``(4) training, awards, and accountability;
       ``(5) technology enhancements and process improvements; and
       ``(6) ticket revenue allocation.
       ``(c) Savings Clause.--Amtrak shall ensure that no Amtrak 
     employee holding a position as of the date of enactment of 
     the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act is 
     involuntarily separated because of--
       ``(1) the development and implementation of the plan 
     required under subsection (a); or
       ``(2) any other action taken by Amtrak to implement this 
     section.
       ``(d) No Federal Funding for Operating Losses.--Beginning 
     on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of 
     the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, no 
     Federal funds may be used to cover any operating loss 
     associated with providing food and beverage service on a 
     route operated by Amtrak or an alternative passenger rail 
     service provider that operates a route in lieu of Amtrak 
     under section 24711.
       ``(e) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency 
     Act, and annually thereafter for a period of 4 years, Amtrak 
     shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the plan developed under 
     subsection (a) and a description of progress in the 
     implementation of the plan.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 243, as amended in section 35202 of this Act, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:

``24321. Food and beverage reform.''.

     SEC. 35208. LOCAL PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall establish a pilot program 
     for a State or States that sponsor a State-supported route 
     operated by Amtrak to facilitate--
       (1) onboard purchase and sale of local food and beverage 
     products; and
       (2) partnerships with local entities to hold promotional 
     events on trains or in stations.
       (b) Program Design.--The pilot program under paragraph (1) 
     shall allow a State or States--
       (1) to nominate and select a local food and beverage 
     products supplier or suppliers or local promotional event 
     partner;
       (2) to charge a reasonable price or fee for local food and 
     beverage products or promotional events and related 
     activities to help defray the costs of program administration 
     and State-supported routes; and
       (3) a mechanism to ensure that State products can 
     effectively be handled and integrated into existing food and 
     beverage services, including compliance with all applicable 
     regulations and standards governing such services.
       (c) Program Administration.--The pilot program shall--
       (1) for local food and beverage products, ensure the 
     products are integrated into existing food and beverage 
     services, including compliance with all applicable 
     regulations and standards;
       (2) for promotional events, ensure the events are held in 
     compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, 
     including terms to address insurance requirements; and
       (3) require an annual report that documents revenues and 
     costs and indicates whether the products or events resulted 
     in a reduction in the financial contribution of a State or 
     States to the applicable State-supported route.
       (d) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of 
     establishment of the pilot programs under this section, 
     Amtrak shall report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives on which States have participated in the 
     pilot programs under this section. The report shall summarize 
     the financial and operational outcomes of the pilot programs.
       (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall 
     be construed as limiting Amtrak's ability to operate special 
     trains in accordance with section 216 of the Passenger Rail 
     Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24308 
     note).

     SEC. 35209. RIGHT-OF-WAY LEVERAGING.

       (a) Request for Proposals.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall issue a Request for 
     Proposals seeking qualified persons or entities to utilize 
     right-of-way and real estate owned, controlled, or managed by 
     Amtrak for telecommunications systems, energy distribution 
     systems, and other activities considered appropriate by 
     Amtrak.
       (2) Contents.--The Request for Proposals shall provide 
     sufficient information on the right-of-way and real estate 
     assets to enable respondents to propose an arrangement that 
     will monetize or generate additional revenue from such assets 
     through revenue sharing or leasing agreements with Amtrak, to 
     the extent possible.
       (b) Consideration of Proposals.--Not later than 180 days 
     following the deadline for the receipt of proposals under 
     subsection (a), Amtrak shall review and consider each 
     qualified proposal. Amtrak may enter into such agreements as 
     are necessary to implement any qualified proposal.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 270 days following the deadline 
     for the receipt of proposals under subsection (a), Amtrak 
     shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the Request for Proposals 
     required by this section, including summary information of 
     any proposals submitted to Amtrak and any proposals accepted 
     by Amtrak.
       (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed to limit Amtrak's ability to utilize right-of-way 
     or real estate assets that it currently owns, controls, or 
     manages or constrain Amtrak's ability to enter into 
     agreements with other parties to utilize such assets.

     SEC. 35210. STATION DEVELOPMENT.

       (a) Report on Development Options.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall 
     submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that describes--
       (1) options to enhance economic development and 
     accessibility of and around Amtrak stations and terminals, 
     for the purposes of--
       (A) improving station condition, functionality, capacity, 
     and customer amenities;
       (B) generating additional investment capital and 
     development-related revenue streams;
       (C) increasing ridership and revenue;
       (D) complying with the applicable sections of the Americans 
     with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and 
     the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.); and
       (E) strengthening multimodal connections, including 
     transit, intercity buses, roll-on and roll-off bicycles, and 
     airports, as appropriate; and
       (2) options for additional Amtrak stops that would have a 
     positive incremental financial impact to Amtrak, based on 
     Amtrak feasibility studies that demonstrate a financial 
     benefit to Amtrak by generating additional revenue that 
     exceeds any incremental costs.
       (b) Request for Information.--Not later than 90 days after 
     the date the report is transmitted under subsection (a), 
     Amtrak shall issue a Request of Information for 1 or

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     more owners of stations served by Amtrak to formally express 
     an interest in completing the requirements of this section.
       (c) Proposals.--
       (1) Request for proposals.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date the Request for Information is issued under 
     subsection (a), Amtrak shall issue a Request for Proposals 
     from qualified persons, including small business concerns 
     owned and controlled by socially and economically 
     disadvantaged individuals and veteran-owned small businesses, 
     to lead, participate, or partner with Amtrak, a station owner 
     that responded under subsection (b), and other entities in 
     enhancing development in and around such stations and 
     terminals using applicable options identified under 
     subsection (a) at facilities selected by Amtrak.
       (2) Consideration of proposals.--Not later than 1 year 
     after the date the Request for Proposals are issued under 
     paragraph (1), Amtrak shall review and consider qualified 
     proposals submitted under paragraph (1). Amtrak or a station 
     owner that responded under subsection (b) may enter into such 
     agreements as are necessary to implement any qualified 
     proposal.
       (d) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall transmit to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives a report on the Request for 
     Proposals process required under this section, including 
     summary information of any qualified proposals submitted to 
     Amtrak and any proposals acted upon by Amtrak or a station 
     owner that responded under subsection (b).
       (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``small 
     business concern'', ``socially and economically disadvantaged 
     individual'', and ``veteran-owned small business'' have the 
     meanings given the terms in section 304(c) of this Act.
       (f) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed to limit Amtrak's ability to develop its stations, 
     terminals, or other assets, to constrain Amtrak's ability to 
     enter into and carry out agreements with other parties to 
     enhance development at or around Amtrak stations or 
     terminals, or to affect any station development initiatives 
     ongoing as of the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 35211. AMTRAK DEBT.

       Section 205 of the Passenger Rail Investment and 
     Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 note) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``as of the date of enactment of this Act'' 
     each place it appears;
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) by inserting ``, to the extent provided in advance in 
     appropriations Acts'' after ``Amtrak's indebtedness''; and
       (B) by striking the second sentence;
       (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``The Secretary of the 
     Treasury, in consultation'' and inserting ``To the extent 
     amounts are provided in advance in appropriations Acts, the 
     Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation'';
       (4) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, to the extent 
     provided in advance in appropriations Acts'' after ``as 
     appropriate'';
       (5) in subsection (e)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``by section 102 of this 
     division''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``by section 102'' and 
     inserting ``for Amtrak'';
       (6) in subsection (g), by inserting ``, unless that debt 
     receives credit assistance, including direct loans and loan 
     guarantees, under chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code 
     or title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Act 
     of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 821 et seq.)'' after ``Secretary''; and
       (7) by striking subsection (h).

     SEC. 35212. AMTRAK PILOT PROGRAM FOR PASSENGERS TRANSPORTING 
                   DOMESTICATED CATS AND DOGS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall develop a pilot program 
     that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs 
     on certain trains operated by Amtrak.
       (b) Pet Policy.--In developing the pilot program required 
     under subsection (a), Amtrak shall--
       (1) in the case of a passenger train that is comprised of 
     more than 1 car, designate, where feasible, at least 1 car in 
     which a ticketed passenger may transport a domesticated cat 
     or dog in the same manner as carry-on baggage if--
       (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel;
       (B) the pet kennel complies with Amtrak size requirements 
     for carriage of carry-on baggage;
       (C) the passenger is traveling on a train operating on a 
     route described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (D) of section 
     24102(6) of title 49, United States Code; and
       (D) the passenger pays a fee described in paragraph (3);
       (2) allow a ticketed passenger to transport a domesticated 
     cat or dog on a train in the same manner as cargo if--
       (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel;
       (B) the pet kennel is stowed in accordance with Amtrak 
     requirements for cargo stowage;
       (C) the passenger is traveling on a train operating on a 
     route described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (D) of section 
     24102(6) of title 49, United States Code;
       (D) the cargo area is temperature controlled in a manner 
     protective of cat and dog safety and health; and
       (E) the passenger pays a fee described in paragraph (3); 
     and
       (3) collect fees for each cat or dog transported by a 
     ticketed passenger in an amount that, in the aggregate and at 
     a minimum, covers the full costs of the pilot program.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the pilot program 
     required under subsection (a) is first implemented, Amtrak 
     shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report containing an evaluation of the 
     pilot program.
       (d) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--
       (1) Service animals.--The pilot program under subsection 
     (a) shall be separate from and in addition to the policy 
     governing Amtrak passengers traveling with service animals. 
     Nothing in this section may be interpreted to limit or waive 
     the rights of passengers to transport service animals.
       (2) Additional train cars.--Nothing in this section may be 
     interpreted to require Amtrak to add additional train cars or 
     modify existing train cars.
       (3) Federal funds.--No Federal funds may be used to 
     implement the pilot program required under this section.

     SEC. 35213. AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

       (a) In General.--Section 24302(a) is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(a) Composition and Terms.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Amtrak Board of Directors (referred 
     to in this section as the `Board') is composed of the 
     following 9 directors, each of whom must be a citizen of the 
     United States:
       ``(A) The Secretary of Transportation.
       ``(B) The President of Amtrak.
       ``(C) 7 individuals appointed by the President of the 
     United States, by and with the advice and consent of the 
     Senate, with general business and financial experience, 
     experience or qualifications in transportation, freight and 
     passenger rail transportation, travel, hospitality, or 
     passenger air transportation businesses, or representatives 
     of employees or users of passenger rail transportation or a 
     State government.
       ``(2) Selection.--In selecting individuals described in 
     paragraph (1)(C) for nominations for appointments to the 
     Board, the President shall consult with the Speaker of the 
     House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of 
     Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, and the 
     minority leader of the Senate. The individuals appointed to 
     the Board under paragraph (1)(C) shall be composed of the 
     following;
       ``(A) 2 individuals from the Northeast Corridor.
       ``(B) 4 individuals from regions of the country outside of 
     the Northeast Corridor and geographically distributed with--
       ``(i) 2 individuals from States with long-distance routes 
     operated by Amtrak; and
       ``(ii) 2 individuals from States with State-supported 
     routes operated by Amtrak.
       ``(C) 1 individual from the Northeast Corridor or a State 
     with long-distance or State-supported routes.
       ``(3) Term.--An individual appointed under paragraph (1)(C) 
     shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. The term may be 
     extended until the individual's successor is appointed and 
     qualified. Not more than 4 individuals appointed under 
     paragraph (1)(C) may be members of the same political party.
       ``(4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Board shall 
     elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, other than the 
     President of Amtrak, from among its membership. The vice 
     chairperson shall serve as chairperson in the absence of the 
     chairperson.
       ``(5) Secretary's designee.--The Secretary may be 
     represented at Board meetings by the Secretary's designee.''.
       (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed as affecting the term of any director serving on 
     the Amtrak Board of Directors under section 24302(a)(1)(C) of 
     title 49, United States Code, on the day preceding the date 
     of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 35214. AMTRAK BOARDING PROCEDURES.

       (a) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General 
     shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that--
       (1) evaluates Amtrak's boarding procedures for passengers, 
     including passengers using or transporting nonmotorized 
     transportation, such as wheelchairs and bicycles, at its 15 
     stations through which the most people pass;
       (2) compares Amtrak's boarding procedures to--
       (A) commuter railroad boarding procedures at stations 
     shared with Amtrak;
       (B) international intercity passenger rail boarding 
     procedures; and
       (C) fixed guideway transit boarding procedures; and

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       (3) makes recommendations, as appropriate, in consultation 
     with the Transportation Security Administration, to improve 
     Amtrak's boarding procedures, including recommendations 
     regarding the queuing of passengers and free-flow of all 
     station users and facility improvements needed to achieve the 
     recommendations.
       (b) Consideration of Recommendations.--Not later than 6 
     months after the report is submitted under subsection (a), 
     Amtrak shall consider each recommendation provided under 
     subsection (a)(3) for implementation at appropriate locations 
     across the Amtrak system.

              Subtitle C--Intercity Passenger Rail Policy

     SEC. 35301. COMPETITIVE OPERATING GRANTS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 244 is amended--
       (1) by striking section 24406; and
       (2) by inserting after section 24405 the following:

     ``Sec. 24406. Competitive operating grants

       ``(a) Applicant Defined.--In this section, the term 
     `applicant' means--
       ``(1) a State;
       ``(2) a group of States;
       ``(3) an Interstate Compact;
       ``(4) a public agency or publicly chartered authority 
     established by 1 or more States and having responsibility for 
     providing intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter 
     rail passenger transportation;
       ``(5) a political subdivision of a State;
       ``(6) Amtrak or another rail passenger carrier that 
     provides intercity rail passenger transportation;
       ``(7) Any rail carrier in partnership with at least 1 of 
     the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5); and
       ``(8) any combination of the entities described in 
     paragraphs (1) through (7).
       ``(b) Grants Authorized.--The Secretary of Transportation 
     shall develop and implement a program for issuing 3-year 
     operating assistance grants to applicants, on a competitive 
     basis, for the purpose of initiating, restoring, or enhancing 
     intercity rail passenger service.
       ``(c) Application.--An applicant for a grant under this 
     section shall submit to the Secretary--
       ``(1) a capital and mobilization plan that--
       ``(A) describes any capital investments, service planning 
     actions (such as environmental reviews), and mobilization 
     actions (such as qualification of train crews) required for 
     initiation of service; and
       ``(B) includes the timeline for undertaking and completing 
     each of the investments and actions referred to in 
     subparagraph (A);
       ``(2) an operating plan that describes the planned 
     operation of the service, including--
       ``(A) the identity and qualifications of the train 
     operator;
       ``(B) the identity and qualifications of any other service 
     providers;
       ``(C) service frequency;
       ``(D) the planned routes and schedules;
       ``(E) the station facilities that will be utilized;
       ``(F) projected ridership, revenues, and costs;
       ``(G) descriptions of how the projections under 
     subparagraph (F) were developed;
       ``(H) the equipment that will be utilized, how such 
     equipment will be acquired or refurbished, and where such 
     equipment will be maintained; and
       ``(I) a plan for ensuring safe operations and compliance 
     with applicable safety regulations;
       ``(3) a funding plan that--
       ``(A) describes the funding of initial capital costs and 
     operating costs for the first 3 years of operation;
       ``(B) includes a commitment by the applicant to provide the 
     funds described in subparagraph (A) to the extent not covered 
     by Federal grants and revenues; and
       ``(C) describes the funding of operating costs and capital 
     costs, to the extent necessary, after the first 3 years of 
     operation; and
       ``(4) a description of the status of negotiations and 
     agreements with--
       ``(A) each of the railroads or regional transportation 
     authorities whose tracks or facilities would be utilized by 
     the service;
       ``(B) the anticipated rail passenger carrier, if such 
     entity is not part of the applicant group; and
       ``(C) any other service providers or entities expected to 
     provide services or facilities that will be used by the 
     service, including any required access to Amtrak systems, 
     stations, and facilities if Amtrak is not part of the 
     applicant group.
       ``(d) Priorities.--In awarding grants under this section, 
     the Secretary shall give priority to applications--
       ``(1) for which planning, design, any environmental 
     reviews, negotiation of agreements, acquisition of equipment, 
     construction, and other actions necessary for initiation of 
     service have been completed or nearly completed;
       ``(2) that would restore service over routes formerly 
     operated by Amtrak, including routes with international 
     connections;
       ``(3) that would provide daily or daytime service over 
     routes where such service did not previously exist;
       ``(4) that include private funding (including funding from 
     railroads), and funding or other significant participation by 
     State, local, and regional governmental and private entities;
       ``(5) that include a funding plan that demonstrates the 
     intercity rail passenger service will be financially 
     sustainable beyond the 3-year grant period;
       ``(6) that would provide service to regions and communities 
     that are underserved or not served by other intercity public 
     transportation;
       ``(7) that would foster economic development, particularly 
     in rural communities and for disadvantaged populations;
       ``(8) that would provide other non-transportation benefits; 
     and
       ``(9) that would enhance connectivity and geographic 
     coverage of the existing national network of intercity 
     passenger rail service.
       ``(e) Limitations.--
       ``(1) Duration.--Federal operating assistance grants 
     authorized under this section for any individual intercity 
     rail passenger transportation route may not provide funding 
     for more than 3 years and may not be renewed.
       ``(2) Limitation.--Not more than 6 of the operating 
     assistance grants awarded pursuant to subsection (b) may be 
     simultaneously active.
       ``(3) Maximum funding.--Grants described in paragraph (1) 
     may not exceed--
       ``(A) 80 percent of the projected net operating costs for 
     the first year of service;
       ``(B) 60 percent of the projected net operating costs for 
     the second year of service; and
       ``(C) 40 percent of the projected net operating costs for 
     the third year of service.
       ``(f) Use With Capital Grants and Other Federal Funding.--A 
     recipient of an operating assistance grant under subsection 
     (b) may use that grant in combination with other grants 
     awarded under this chapter or any other Federal funding that 
     would benefit the applicable service.
       ``(g) Availability.--Amounts appropriated for carrying out 
     this section shall remain available until expended.
       ``(h) Coordination With Amtrak.--If the Secretary awards a 
     grant under this section to a rail passenger carrier other 
     than Amtrak, Amtrak may be required under section 24711(c)(1) 
     of this title to provide access to its reservation system, 
     stations, and facilities that are directly related to 
     operations to such carrier, to the extent necessary to carry 
     out the purposes of this section. The Secretary may award an 
     appropriate portion of the grant to Amtrak as compensation 
     for this access.
       ``(i) Conditions.--
       ``(1) Grant agreement.--The Secretary shall require grant 
     recipients under this section to enter into a grant agreement 
     that requires them to provide similar information regarding 
     the route performance, financial, and ridership projections, 
     and capital and business plans that Amtrak is required to 
     provide, and such other data and information as the Secretary 
     deems necessary.
       ``(2) Installments; termination.--The Secretary may--
       ``(A) award grants under this section in installments, as 
     the Secretary considers appropriate; and
       ``(B) terminate any grant agreement upon--
       ``(i) the cessation of service; or
       ``(ii) the violation of any other term of the grant 
     agreement.
       ``(3) Grant conditions.--Except as specifically provided in 
     this section, the use of any amounts appropriated for grants 
     under this section shall be subject to the requirements under 
     this chapter.
       ``(j) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of 
     enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency 
     Act, the Secretary, after consultation with grant recipients 
     under this section, shall submit a report to Congress that 
     describes--
       ``(1) the implementation of this section;
       ``(2) the status of the investments and operations funded 
     by such grants;
       ``(3) the performance of the routes funded by such grants;
       ``(4) the plans of grant recipients for continued operation 
     and funding of such routes; and
       ``(5) any legislative recommendations.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 244 is amended--
       (1) in the table of contents, by inserting after the item 
     relating to section 24405 the following:

``24406. Competitive operating grants.'';

       (2) in the chapter title, by striking ``INTERCITY PASSENGER 
     RAIL SERVICE CORRIDOR CAPITAL'' and inserting ``RAIL CAPITAL 
     AND OPERATING'';
       (3) in section 24401, by striking paragraph (1);
       (4) in section 24402, by striking subsection (j) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(j) Applicant Defined.--In this section, the term 
     `applicant' means a State (including the District of 
     Columbia), a group of States, an Interstate Compact, a public 
     agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or 
     more States and having responsibility for providing intercity 
     rail passenger transportation, or a political subdivision of 
     a State.''; and
       (5) in section 24405--
       (A) in subsection (b)--
       (i) by inserting ``, or for which an operating grant is 
     issued under section 24406,'' after ``chapter''; and

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       (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(43'' and inserting 
     ``(45'';
       (B) in subsection (d)(1), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or unless Amtrak ceased 
     providing intercity passenger railroad transportation over 
     the affected route more than 3 years before the commencement 
     of new service'' after ``unless such service was provided 
     solely by Amtrak to another entity'';
       (C) in subsection (f), by striking ``under this chapter for 
     commuter rail passenger transportation, as defined in section 
     24012(4) of this title.'' and inserting ``under this chapter 
     for commuter rail passenger transportation (as defined in 
     section 24102(3)).''; and
       (D) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(g) Special Transportation Circumstances.--In carrying 
     out this chapter, the Secretary shall allocate an appropriate 
     portion of the amounts available under this chapter to 
     provide grants to States--
       ``(1) in which there is no intercity passenger rail 
     service, for the purpose of funding freight rail capital 
     projects that are on a State rail plan developed under 
     chapter 227 that provide public benefits (as defined in 
     chapter 227), as determined by the Secretary; or
       ``(2) in which the rail transportation system is not 
     physically connected to rail systems in the continental 
     United States or may not otherwise qualify for a grant under 
     this section due to the unique characteristics of the 
     geography of that State or other relevant considerations, for 
     the purpose of funding transportation-related capital 
     projects.''.

     SEC. 35302. FEDERAL-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR STATE OF GOOD 
                   REPAIR.

       (a) Amendment.--Chapter 244 is amended by inserting after 
     section 24406, as added by section 5301 of this Act, the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 24407. Federal-State partnership for state of good 
       repair

       ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means--
       ``(A) a State (including the District of Columbia);
       ``(B) a group of States;
       ``(C) an Interstate Compact;
       ``(D) a public agency or publicly chartered authority 
     established by 1 or more States that has responsibility for 
     providing intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter 
     rail passenger transportation;
       ``(E) a political subdivision of a State;
       ``(F) Amtrak, acting on its own behalf or under a 
     cooperative agreement with 1 or more States; or
       ``(G) any combination of the entities described in 
     subparagraphs (A) through (F).
       ``(2) Capital project.--The term `capital project' means--
       ``(A) a project primarily intended to replace, 
     rehabilitate, or repair major infrastructure assets utilized 
     for providing intercity passenger rail service, including 
     tunnels, bridges, stations, and other assets, as determined 
     by the Secretary; or
       ``(B) a project primarily intended to improve intercity 
     passenger rail performance, including reduced trip times, 
     increased train frequencies, higher operating speeds, and 
     other improvements, as determined by the Secretary.
       ``(3) Northeast corridor.--The term `Northeast Corridor' 
     means--
       ``(A) the main rail line between Boston, Massachusetts and 
     the Virginia Avenue interlocking in the District of Columbia; 
     and
       ``(B) the branch rail lines connecting to Harrisburg, 
     Pennsylvania, Springfield, Massachusetts, and Spuyten Duyvil, 
     New York.
       ``(4) Qualified railroad asset.--The term `qualified 
     railroad asset' means infrastructure, equipment, or a 
     facility that--
       ``(A) is owned or controlled by an eligible applicant; and
       ``(B) was not in a state of good repair on the date of 
     enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency 
     Act.
       ``(b) Grant Program Authorized.--The Secretary of 
     Transportation shall develop and implement a program for 
     issuing grants to applicants, on a competitive basis, to fund 
     capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog 
     on qualified railroad assets.
       ``(c) Eligible Projects.--Projects eligible for grants 
     under this section include capital projects to replace or 
     rehabilitate qualified railroad assets, including--
       ``(1) capital projects to replace existing assets in-kind;
       ``(2) capital projects to replace existing assets with 
     assets that increase capacity or provide a higher level of 
     service; and
       ``(3) capital projects to ensure that service can be 
     maintained while existing assets are brought to a state of 
     good repair.
       ``(d) Project Selection Criteria.--In selecting an 
     applicant for a grant under this section, the Secretary 
     shall--
       ``(1) give preference to eligible projects--
       ``(A) that are consistent with the goals, objectives, and 
     policies defined in any regional rail planning document that 
     is applicable to a project proposal; and
       ``(B) for which the proposed Federal share of total project 
     costs does not exceed 50 percent; and
       ``(2) take into account--
       ``(A) the cost-benefit analysis of the proposed project, 
     including anticipated private and public benefits relative to 
     the costs of the proposed project, including--
       ``(i) effects on system and service performance;
       ``(ii) effects on safety, competitiveness, reliability, 
     trip or transit time, and resilience;
       ``(iii) efficiencies from improved integration with other 
     modes; and
       ``(iv) ability to meet existing or anticipated demand;
       ``(B) the degree to which the proposed project's business 
     plan considers potential private sector participation in the 
     financing, construction, or operation of the proposed 
     project;
       ``(C) the applicant's past performance in developing and 
     delivering similar projects, and previous financial 
     contributions;
       ``(D) whether the applicant has, or will have--
       ``(i) the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry 
     out the project;
       ``(ii) satisfactory continuing control over the use of the 
     equipment or facilities; and
       ``(iii) the capability and willingness to maintain the 
     equipment or facilities;
       ``(E) if applicable, the consistency of the project with 
     planning guidance and documents set forth by the Secretary or 
     required by law; and
       ``(F) any other relevant factors, as determined by the 
     Secretary.
       ``(e) Planning Requirements.--A project is not eligible for 
     a grant under this section unless the project is specifically 
     identified--
       ``(1) on a State rail plan prepared in accordance with 
     chapter 227; or
       ``(2) if the project is located on the Northeast Corridor, 
     on the Northeast Corridor Capital Investment Plan developed 
     pursuant to section 24904(a).
       ``(f) Northeast Corridor Projects.--
       ``(1) Compliance with usage agreements.--Grant funds may 
     not be provided under this section to an eligible recipient 
     for an eligible project located on the Northeast Corridor 
     unless Amtrak and the public authorities providing commuter 
     rail passenger transportation on the Northeast Corridor are 
     in compliance with section 24905(c)(2).
       ``(2) Capital investment plan.--When selecting projects 
     located on the Northeast Corridor, the Secretary shall 
     consider the appropriate sequence and phasing of projects as 
     contained in the Northeast Corridor Capital Investment Plan 
     developed pursuant to section 24904(a).
       ``(g) Federal Share of Total Project Costs.--
       ``(1) Total project cost.--The Secretary shall estimate the 
     total cost of a project under this section based on the best 
     available information, including engineering studies, studies 
     of economic feasibility, environmental analyses, and 
     information on the expected use of equipment or facilities.
       ``(2) Federal share.--The Federal share of total costs for 
     a project under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent.
       ``(3) Treatment of amtrak revenue.--If Amtrak or another 
     rail passenger carrier is an applicant under this section, 
     Amtrak or the other rail passenger carrier, as applicable, 
     may use ticket and other revenues generated from its 
     operations and other sources to satisfy the non-Federal share 
     requirements.
       ``(h) Letters of Intent.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may issue a letter of 
     intent to a grantee under this section that--
       ``(A) announces an intention to obligate, for a major 
     capital project under this section, an amount from future 
     available budget authority specified in law that is not more 
     than the amount stipulated as the financial participation of 
     the Secretary in the project; and
       ``(B) states that the contingent commitment--
       ``(i) is not an obligation of the Federal Government; and
       ``(ii) is subject to the availability of appropriations 
     under Federal law and to Federal laws in force or enacted 
     after the date of the contingent commitment.
       ``(2) Congressional notification.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days before issuing a 
     letter under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit 
     written notification to--
       ``(i) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate;
       ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
       ``(iii) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives; and
       ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
     Representatives.
       ``(B) Contents.--The notification submitted pursuant to 
     subparagraph (A) shall include--
       ``(i) a copy of the proposed letter or agreement;
       ``(ii) the criteria used under subsection (d) for selecting 
     the project for a grant award; and
       ``(iii) a description of how the project meets such 
     criteria.
       ``(3) Appropriations required.--An obligation or 
     administrative commitment may be made under this section only 
     when amounts are appropriated for such purpose.

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       ``(i) Availability.--Amounts appropriated for carrying out 
     this section shall remain available until expended.
       ``(j) Grant Conditions.--Except as specifically provided in 
     this section, the use of any amounts appropriated for grants 
     under this section shall be subject to the requirements under 
     this chapter.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 244 is amended by inserting after the item relating 
     to section 24406 the following:

``24407. Federal-State partnership for state of good repair.''.

     SEC. 35303. LARGE CAPITAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.

       Section 24402 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(m) Large Capital Project Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--For a grant awarded under this chapter 
     for an amount in excess of $1,000,000,000, the following 
     conditions shall apply:
       ``(A) The Secretary of Transportation may not obligate any 
     funding unless the applicant demonstrates, to the 
     satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant has 
     committed, and will be able to fulfill, the non-Federal share 
     required for the grant within the applicant's proposed 
     project completion timetable.
       ``(B) The Secretary may not obligate any funding for work 
     activities that occur after the completion of final design 
     unless--
       ``(i) the applicant submits a financial plan to the 
     Secretary that generally identifies the sources of the non-
     Federal funding required for any subsequent segments or 
     phases of the corridor service development program covering 
     the project for which the grant is awarded;
       ``(ii) the grant will result in a useable segment, a 
     transportation facility, or equipment, that has operational 
     independence or is financially sustainable; and
       ``(iii) the intercity passenger rail benefits anticipated 
     to result from the grant, such as increased speed, improved 
     on-time performance, reduced trip time, increased 
     frequencies, new service, safety improvements, improved 
     accessibility, or other significant enhancements, are 
     detailed by the grantee and approved by the Secretary.
       ``(C)(i) The Secretary shall ensure that the project is 
     maintained to the level of utility that is necessary to 
     support the benefits approved under subparagraph (B)(iii) for 
     a period of 20 years from the date on which the useable 
     segment, transportation facility, or equipment described in 
     subparagraph (B)(ii) is placed in service.
       ``(ii) If the project property is not maintained as 
     required under clause (i) for a 12-month period, the grant 
     recipient shall refund a pro-rata share of the Federal 
     contribution, based upon the percentage remaining of the 20-
     year period that commenced when the project property was 
     placed in service.
       ``(2) Early work.--The Secretary may allow a grantee 
     subject to this subsection to engage in at-risk work 
     activities subsequent to the conclusion of final design if 
     the Secretary determines that such work activities are 
     reasonable and necessary.''.

     SEC. 35304. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION STUDY.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a nationwide 
     disparity and availability study on the availability and use 
     of small business concerns owned and controlled by socially 
     and economically disadvantaged individuals and veteran-owned 
     small businesses in publicly funded intercity passenger rail 
     service projects.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report 
     containing the results of the study conducted under 
     subsection (a) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (c) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business 
     concern'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the 
     Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), except that the term does 
     not include any concern or group of concerns controlled by 
     the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual 
     or individuals that have average annual gross receipts during 
     the preceding 3 fiscal years in excess of $22,410,000, as 
     adjusted annually by the Secretary for inflation.
       (2) Socially and economically disadvantaged individual.--
     The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged 
     individual'' has the meaning given such term in section 8(d) 
     of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) and relevant 
     subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to such Act, 
     except that women shall be presumed to be socially and 
     economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this 
     section.
       (3) Veteran-owned small business.--The term ``veteran-owned 
     small business'' has the meaning given the term ``small 
     business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in 
     section 3(q)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     632(q)(3)), except that the term does not include any concern 
     or group of concerns controlled by the same veterans that 
     have average annual gross receipts during the preceding 3 
     fiscal years in excess of $22,410,000, as adjusted annually 
     by the Secretary for inflation.

     SEC. 35305. GULF COAST RAIL SERVICE WORKING GROUP.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene a working 
     group to evaluate the restoration of intercity rail passenger 
     service in the Gulf Coast region between New Orleans, 
     Louisiana, and Orlando, Florida.
       (b) Membership.--The working group convened pursuant to 
     subsection (a) shall consist of representatives of--
       (1) the Federal Railroad Administration, which shall serve 
     as chair of the working group;
       (2) Amtrak;
       (3) the States along the proposed route or routes;
       (4) regional transportation planning organizations and 
     metropolitan planning organizations, municipalities, and 
     communities along the proposed route or routes, which shall 
     be selected by the Administrator;
       (5) the Southern Rail Commission;
       (6) freight railroad carriers whose tracks may be used for 
     such service; and
       (7) other entities determined appropriate by the Secretary, 
     which may include independent passenger rail operators that 
     express an interest in Gulf Coast service.
       (c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
       (1) evaluate all options for restoring intercity rail 
     passenger service in the Gulf Coast region, including options 
     outlined in the report transmitted to Congress pursuant to 
     section 226 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement 
     Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432);
       (2) select a preferred option for restoring such service;
       (3) develop a prioritized inventory of capital projects and 
     other actions required to restore such service and cost 
     estimates for such projects or actions; and
       (4) identify Federal and non-Federal funding sources 
     required to restore such service, including options for 
     entering into public-private partnerships to restore such 
     service.
       (d) Report.--Not later than 9 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the working group shall submit a 
     report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that includes--
       (1) the preferred option selected under subsection (c)(2) 
     and the reasons for selecting such option;
       (2) the information described in subsection (c)(3);
       (3) the funding sources identified under subsection (c)(4);
       (4) the costs and benefits of restoring intercity rail 
     passenger transportation in the region; and
       (5) any other information the working group determines 
     appropriate.

     SEC. 35306. INTEGRATED PASSENGER RAIL WORKING GROUP.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene a working 
     group to review issues relating to--
       (1) the potential operation of State-supported routes by 
     rail passenger carriers other than Amtrak; and
       (2) their role in establishing an integrated intercity 
     passenger rail network in the United States.
       (b) Membership.--The working group shall consist of a 
     balanced representation of--
       (1) the Federal Railroad Administration, who shall chair 
     the Working Group;
       (2) States that fund State-sponsored routes;
       (3) independent passenger rail operators, including those 
     that carry at least 5,000,000 passengers annually in United 
     States or international rail service;
       (4) Amtrak;
       (5) railroads that host intercity State-supported routes;
       (6) employee representatives from railroad unions and 
     building trade unions with substantial engagement in railroad 
     rights of way construction and maintenance; and
       (7) other entities determined appropriate by the Secretary.
       (c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall evaluate 
     options for improving State-supported routes and may make 
     recommendations, as appropriate, regarding--
       (1) best practices for State or State authority governance 
     of State-supported routes;
       (2) future sources of Federal and non-Federal funding 
     sources for State-supported routes;
       (3) best practices in obtaining passenger rail operations 
     and services on a competitive basis with the objective of 
     creating the highest quality service at the lowest cost to 
     the taxpayer;
       (4) ensuring potential interoperability of State-supported 
     routes as a part of a national network with multiple 
     providers providing integrated services including ticketing, 
     scheduling, and route planning; and
       (5) the interface between State-supported routes and 
     connecting commuter rail operations, including maximized 
     intra-modal and intermodal connections and common sources of 
     funding for capital projects.

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       (d) Meetings.--Not later than 60 days after the 
     establishment of the working group by the Secretary under 
     subsection (a), the working group shall convene an 
     organizational meeting outside of the District of Columbia 
     and shall define the rules and procedures governing the 
     proceedings of the working group. The working group shall 
     hold at least 3 meetings per year in States that fund State-
     supported routes.
       (e) Reports.--
       (1) Preliminary report.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date the working group is established, the working group 
     shall submit a preliminary report to the Secretary, the 
     Governors of States funding State-supported routes, the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that 
     includes--
       (A) administrative recommendations that can be implemented 
     by a State and State authority or by the Secretary; and
       (B) preliminary legislative recommendations.
       (2) Final legislative recommendations.--Not later than 2 
     years after the date the working group is established, the 
     working group shall submit a report to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives that includes final legislative 
     recommendations.

     SEC. 35307. SHARED-USE STUDY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with 
     Amtrak, commuter rail authorities, and other passenger rail 
     operators, railroad carriers that own rail infrastructure 
     over which both passenger and freight trains operate, States, 
     the Surface Transportation Board, the Northeast Corridor 
     Commission established under section 24905, the State-
     Supported Route Committee established under section 24712, 
     and groups representing rail passengers and customers, as 
     appropriate, shall complete a study that evaluates--
       (1) the shared use of right-of-way by passenger and freight 
     rail systems; and
       (2) the operational, institutional, and legal structures 
     that would best support improvements to the systems referred 
     to in paragraph (1).
       (b) Areas of Study.--In conducting the study under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall evaluate--
       (1) the access and use of railroad right-of-way by a rail 
     carrier that does not own the right-of-way, such as passenger 
     rail services that operate over privately-owned right-of-way, 
     including an analysis of--
       (A) access agreements;
       (B) costs of access; and
       (C) the resolution of disputes relating to such access or 
     costs;
       (2) the effectiveness of existing contractual, statutory, 
     and regulatory mechanisms for establishing, measuring, and 
     enforcing train performance standards, including--
       (A) the manner in which passenger train delays are 
     recorded;
       (B) the assignment of responsibility for such delays; and
       (C) the use of incentives and penalties for performance;
       (3) strengths and weaknesses in the existing mechanisms 
     described in paragraph (2) and possible approaches to address 
     the weaknesses;
       (4) mechanisms for measuring and maintaining public 
     benefits resulting from publicly funded freight or passenger 
     rail improvements, including improvements directed towards 
     shared-use right-of-way by passenger and freight rail;
       (5) approaches to operations, capacity, and cost estimation 
     modeling that--
       (A) allows for transparent decisionmaking; and
       (B) protects the proprietary interests of all parties;
       (6) liability requirements and arrangements, including--
       (A) whether to expand statutory liability limits to 
     additional parties;
       (B) whether to revise the current statutory liability 
     limits;
       (C) whether current insurance levels of passenger rail 
     operators are adequate and whether to establish minimum 
     insurance requirements for such passenger rail operators; and
       (D) whether to establish a liability regime modeled after 
     section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
     2210);
       (7) the effect on rail passenger services, operations, 
     liability limits and insurance levels of the assertion of 
     sovereign immunity by a State; and
       (8) other issues identified by the Secretary.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the study under 
     subsection (a) is complete, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report that includes--
       (1) the results of the study; and
       (2) any recommendations for further action, including any 
     legislative proposals consistent with such recommendations.
       (d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall integrate the 
     recommendations submitted under subsection (c) into its 
     financial assistance programs under subtitle V of title 49, 
     United States Code, and section 502 of the Railroad 
     Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 
     822), as appropriate.

     SEC. 35308. NORTHEAST CORRIDOR COMMISSION.

       (a) Composition.--Section 24905(a) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting 
     ``, infrastructure investments,'' after ``rail operations'';
       (B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
       ``(B) members representing the Department of 
     Transportation, including the Office of the Secretary, the 
     Federal Railroad Administration, and the Federal Transit 
     Administration;''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (D) by inserting ``and commuter'' after 
     ``freight''; and
       (2) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:
       ``(6) The members of the Commission shall elect co-chairs 
     consisting of 1 member described in paragraph (1)(B) and 1 
     member described in paragraph (1)(C).''.
       (b) Statement of Goals and Recommendations.--Section 
     24905(b) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and periodically 
     update'' after ``develop'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``beyond those 
     specified in the state of good repair plan under section 211 
     of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 
     2008''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Submission of statement of goals, recommendations, 
     and performance reports.--The Commission shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives--
       ``(A) any updates made to the statement of goals developed 
     under paragraph (1) not later than 60 days after such updates 
     are made; and
       ``(B) annual performance reports and recommendations for 
     improvements, as appropriate, issued not later than March 31 
     of each year, for the prior fiscal year, which summarize--
       ``(i) the operations and performance of commuter, 
     intercity, and freight rail transportation along the 
     Northeast Corridor; and
       ``(ii) the delivery of the capital plan described in 
     section 24904.''.
       (c) Cost Allocation Policy.--Section 24905(c) is amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Access Costs'' 
     and inserting ``Allocation of Costs'';
       (2) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``formula'' and 
     inserting ``policy'';
       (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``Within 2 years after the date of enactment of the Passenger 
     Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, the Commission'' 
     and inserting ``The Commission'';
       (C) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``formula'' and 
     inserting ``policy''; and
       (D) by striking subparagraph (B) through (D) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(B) develop a proposed timetable for implementing the 
     policy;
       ``(C) submit the policy and timetable developed under 
     subparagraph (B) to the Surface Transportation Board, the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
       ``(D) not later than October 1, 2015, adopt and implement 
     the policy in accordance with the timetable; and
       ``(E) with the consent of a majority of its members, the 
     Commission may petition the Surface Transportation Board to 
     appoint a mediator to assist the Commission members through 
     nonbinding mediation to reach an agreement under this 
     section.'';
       (3) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) by striking ``formula proposed in'' and inserting 
     ``policy developed under''; and
       (B) in the second sentence--
       (i) by striking ``the timetable, the Commission shall 
     petition the Surface Transportation Board to'' and inserting 
     ``paragraph (1)(D) or fail to comply with the policy 
     thereafter, the Surface Transportation Board shall''; and
       (ii) by striking ``amounts for such services in accordance 
     with section 24904(c) of this title'' and inserting ``for 
     such usage in accordance with the procedures and procedural 
     schedule applicable to a proceeding under section 24903(c), 
     after taking into consideration the policy developed under 
     paragraph (1)(A), as applicable'';
       (4) in paragraph (3), by striking ``formula'' and inserting 
     ``policy''; and
       (5) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(4) Request for dispute resolution.--If a dispute arises 
     with the implementation of, or compliance with, the policy 
     developed under paragraph (1), the Commission, Amtrak, or 
     public authorities providing commuter rail passenger 
     transportation on the Northeast Corridor may request that the 
     Surface Transportation Board conduct dispute resolution. The 
     Surface Transportation Board shall establish procedures for 
     resolution of disputes brought before it under this

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     paragraph, which may include the provision of professional 
     mediation services.''.
       (d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 24905 is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (d);
       (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections 
     (d) and (e), respectively;
       (3) in subsection (d), as redesignated, by striking ``to 
     the Commission such sums as may be necessary for the period 
     encompassing fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to carry out this 
     section'' and inserting ``to the Secretary for the use of the 
     Commission and the Northeast Corridor Safety Committee such 
     sums as may be necessary to carry out this section during 
     fiscal year 2016 through 2019, in addition to amounts 
     withheld under section 35101(e) of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act''; and
       (4) in subsection (e)(2), as redesignated, by striking ``on 
     the main line.'' and inserting ``on the main line and meet 
     annually with the Commission on the topic of Northeast 
     Corridor safety and security.''.
       (e) Northeast Corridor Planning.--
       (1) Amendment.--Chapter 249 is amended--
       (A) by redesignating section 24904 as section 24903; and
       (B) by inserting after section 24903, as redesignated, the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 24904. Northeast Corridor planning

       ``(a) Northeast Corridor Capital Investment Plan.--
       ``(1) Requirement.--Not later than May 1 of each year, the 
     Northeast Corridor Commission established under section 24905 
     (referred to in this section as the `Commission') shall--
       ``(A) develop a capital investment plan for the Northeast 
     Corridor main line between Boston, Massachusetts, and the 
     Virginia Avenue interlocking in the District of Columbia, and 
     the Northeast Corridor branch lines connecting to Harrisburg, 
     Pennsylvania, Springfield, Massachusetts, and Spuyten Duyvil, 
     New York, including the facilities and services used to 
     operate and maintain those lines; and
       ``(B) submit the capital investment plan to the Secretary 
     of Transportation and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives.
       ``(2) Contents.--The capital investment plan shall--
       ``(A) reflect coordination and network optimization across 
     the entire Northeast Corridor;
       ``(B) integrate the individual capital and service plans 
     developed by each operator using the methods described in the 
     cost allocation policy developed under section 24905(c);
       ``(C) cover a period of 5 fiscal years, beginning with the 
     first fiscal year after the date on which the plan is 
     completed;
       ``(D) notwithstanding section 24902(b), identify, 
     prioritize, and phase the implementation of projects and 
     programs to achieve the service outcomes identified in the 
     Northeast Corridor service development plan and the asset 
     condition needs identified in the Northeast Corridor asset 
     management plans, once available, and consider--
       ``(i) the benefits and costs of capital investments in the 
     plan;
       ``(ii) project and program readiness;
       ``(iii) the operational impacts; and
       ``(iv) funding availability;
       ``(E) categorize capital projects and programs as primarily 
     associated with;
       ``(i) normalized capital replacement and basic 
     infrastructure renewals;
       ``(ii) replacement or rehabilitation of major Northeast 
     Corridor infrastructure assets, including tunnels, bridges, 
     stations, and other assets;
       ``(iii) statutory, regulatory, or other legal mandates;
       ``(iv) improvements to support service enhancements or 
     growth; or
       ``(v) strategic initiatives that will improve overall 
     operational performance or lower costs;
       ``(F) identify capital projects and programs that are 
     associated with more than 1 category described in 
     subparagraph (E);
       ``(G) describe the anticipated outcomes of each project or 
     program, including an assessment of--
       ``(i) the potential effect on passenger accessibility, 
     operations, safety, reliability, and resiliency;
       ``(ii) the ability of infrastructure owners and operators 
     to meet regulatory requirements if the project or program is 
     not funded; and
       ``(iii) the benefits and costs; and
       ``(H) include a financial plan.
       ``(3) Financial plan.--The financial plan under paragraph 
     (2)(H) shall--
       ``(A) identify funding sources and financing methods;
       ``(B) identify the expected allocated shares of costs 
     pursuant to the cost allocation policy developed under 
     section 24905(c);
       ``(C) identify the projects and programs that the 
     Commission expects will receive Federal financial assistance; 
     and
       ``(D) identify the eligible entity or entities that the 
     Commission expects will receive the Federal financial 
     assistance described under subparagraph (C).
       ``(b) Failure To Develop a Capital Investment Plan.--If a 
     capital investment plan has not been developed by the 
     Commission for a given fiscal year, then the funds assigned 
     to the account established under section 24319(b) for that 
     fiscal year may be spent only on--
       ``(1) capital projects described in clause (i) or (iii) of 
     subsection (a)(2)(E) of this section; or
       ``(2) capital projects described in subsection 
     (a)(2)(E)(iv) of this section that are for the sole benefit 
     of Amtrak.
       ``(c) Northeast Corridor Asset Management.--
       ``(1) Contents.--With regard to its infrastructure, Amtrak 
     and each State and public transportation entity that owns 
     infrastructure that supports or provides for intercity rail 
     passenger transportation on the Northeast Corridor shall 
     develop an asset management system and develop and update, as 
     necessary, a Northeast Corridor asset management plan for 
     each service territory described in subsection (a) that--
       ``(A) are consistent with the Federal Transit 
     Administration process, as authorized under section 5326, 
     when implemented; and
       ``(B) include, at a minimum--
       ``(i) an inventory of all capital assets owned by the 
     developer of the asset management plan;
       ``(ii) an assessment of asset condition;
       ``(iii) a description of the resources and processes 
     necessary to bring or maintain those assets in a state of 
     good repair, including decision-support tools and investment 
     prioritization methods; and
       ``(iv) a description of changes in asset condition since 
     the previous version of the plan.
       ``(2) Transmittal.--Each entity described in paragraph (1) 
     shall transmit to the Commission--
       ``(A) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
     the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, its 
     Northeast Corridor asset management plan developed under 
     paragraph (1); and
       ``(B) at least biennial thereafter, an update to its 
     Northeast Corridor asset management plan.
       ``(d) Northeast Corridor Service Development Plan 
     Updates.--Not less frequently than once every 10 years, the 
     Commission shall update the Northeast Corridor service 
     development plan.''.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Note and mortgage.--Section 24907(a) is amended by 
     striking ``section 24904 of this title'' and inserting 
     ``section 24903''.
       (B) Table of contents amendment.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 249 is amended--
       (i) by redesignating the item relating to section 24904 as 
     relating to section 24903; and
       (ii) by inserting after the item relating to section 24903, 
     as redesignated, the following:

``24904. Northeast Corridor planning.''.

       (3) Repeal.--Section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment 
     and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-
     432; 49 U.S.C. 24902 note) is repealed.

     SEC. 35309. NORTHEAST CORRIDOR THROUGH-TICKETING AND 
                   PROCUREMENT EFFICIENCIES.

       (a) Through-Ticketing Study.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Northeast Corridor Commission 
     established under section 24905(a) of title 49, United States 
     Code (referred to in this section as the ``Commission''), in 
     consultation with Amtrak and the commuter rail passenger 
     transportation providers along the Northeast Corridor shall 
     complete a study on the feasibility of and options for 
     permitting through-ticketing between Amtrak service and 
     commuter rail services on the Northeast Corridor.
       (2) Contents.--In completing the study under paragraph (1), 
     the Northeast Corridor Commission shall--
       (A) examine the current state of intercity and commuter 
     rail ticketing technologies, policies, and other relevant 
     aspects on the Northeast Corridor;
       (B) consider and recommend technology, process, policy, or 
     other options that would permit through-ticketing to allow 
     intercity and commuter rail passengers to purchase, in a 
     single transaction, travel that utilizes Amtrak and 
     connecting commuter rail services;
       (C) consider options to expand through-ticketing to include 
     local transit services;
       (D) summarize costs, benefits, opportunities, and 
     impediments to developing such through-ticketing options; and
       (E) develop a proposed methodology, including cost and 
     schedule estimates, for carrying out a pilot program on 
     through-ticketing on the Northeast Corridor.
       (3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date the 
     study under paragraph (1) is complete, the Commission shall 
     submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report that includes--
       (A) the results of the study; and
       (B) any recommendations for further action.
       (b) Joint Procurement Study.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in cooperation with the 
     Commission, Amtrak, and commuter rail transportation 
     authorities on the Northeast Corridor

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     shall complete a study of the potential benefits resulting 
     from Amtrak and such authorities undertaking select joint 
     procurements for common materials, assets, and equipment when 
     expending Federal funds for such purchases.
       (2) Contents.--In completing the study under paragraph (1), 
     the Secretary shall consider--
       (A) the types of materials, assets, and equipment that are 
     regularly purchased by Amtrak and such authorities that are 
     similar and could be jointly procured;
       (B) the potential benefits of such joint procurements, 
     including lower procurement costs, better pricing, greater 
     market relevancy, and other efficiencies;
       (C) the potential costs of such joint procurements;
       (D) any significant impediments to undertaking joint 
     procurements, including any necessary harmonization and 
     reconciliation of Federal and State procurement or safety 
     regulations or standards and other requirements; and
       (E) whether to create Federal incentives or requirements 
     relating to considering or carrying out joint procurements 
     when expending Federal funds.
       (3) Transmission.--Not later than 60 days after completing 
     the study required under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
     submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report that includes--
       (A) the results of the study; and
       (B) any recommendations for further action.
       (c) Northeast Corridor.--In this section, the term 
     ``Northeast Corridor'' means the Northeast Corridor main line 
     between Boston, Massachusetts, and the Virginia Avenue 
     interlocking in the District of Columbia, and the Northeast 
     Corridor branch lines connecting to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 
     Springfield, Massachusetts, and Spuyten Duyvil, New York, 
     including the facilities and services used to operate and 
     maintain those lines.

     SEC. 35310. DATA AND ANALYSIS.

       (a) Data.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with 
     the Surface Transportation Board, Amtrak, freight railroads, 
     State and local governments, and regional business, tourism 
     and economic development agencies shall conduct a data needs 
     assessment--
       (1) to support the development of an efficient and 
     effective intercity passenger rail network;
       (2) to identify the data needed to conduct cost-effective 
     modeling and analysis for intercity passenger rail 
     development programs;
       (3) to determine limitations to the data used for inputs;
       (4) to develop a strategy to address such limitations;
       (5) to identify barriers to accessing existing data;
       (6) to develop recommendations regarding whether the 
     authorization of additional data collection for intercity 
     passenger rail travel is warranted; and
       (7) to determine which entities will be responsible for 
     generating or collecting needed data.
       (b) Benefit-Cost Analysis.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     enhance the usefulness of assessments of benefits and costs, 
     for intercity passenger rail and freight rail projects--
       (1) by providing ongoing guidance and training on 
     developing benefit and cost information for rail projects;
       (2) by providing more direct and consistent requirements 
     for assessing benefits and costs across transportation 
     funding programs, including the appropriate use of discount 
     rates;
       (3) by requiring applicants to clearly communicate the 
     methodology used to calculate the project benefits and costs, 
     including non-proprietary information on--
       (A) assumptions underlying calculations;
       (B) strengths and limitations of data used; and
       (C) the level of uncertainty in estimates of project 
     benefits and costs; and
       (4) by ensuring that applicants receive clear and 
     consistent guidance on values to apply for key assumptions 
     used to estimate potential project benefits and costs.
       (c) Confidential Data.--The Secretary shall protect 
     sensitive or confidential to the greatest extent permitted by 
     law. Nothing in this section shall require any entity to 
     provide information to the Secretary in the absence of a 
     voluntary agreement.

     SEC. 35311. PERFORMANCE-BASED PROPOSALS.

       (a) Solicitation of Proposals.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a request 
     for proposals for projects for the financing, design, 
     construction, operation, and maintenance of an intercity 
     passenger rail system, including--
       (A) the Northeast Corridor;
       (B) the California Corridor;
       (C) the Empire Corridor;
       (D) the Pacific Northwest Corridor;
       (E) the South Central Corridor;
       (F) the Gulf Coast Corridor;
       (G) the Chicago Hub Network;
       (H) the Florida Corridor;
       (I) the Keystone Corridor;
       (J) the Northern New England Corridor; and
       (K) the Southeast Corridor.
       (2) Submission.--Proposals shall be submitted to the 
     Secretary not later than 180 days after the publication of 
     such request for proposals under paragraph (1).
       (3) Performance standard.--Proposals submitted under 
     paragraph (2) shall meet any standards established by the 
     Secretary. For corridors with existing intercity passenger 
     rail service, proposals shall also be designed to achieve a 
     reduction of existing minimum intercity rail service trip 
     times between the main corridor city pairs by a minimum of 25 
     percent. In the case of a proposal submitted with respect to 
     paragraph (1)(A), the proposal shall be designed to achieve a 
     2-hour or less express service between Washington, District 
     of Columbia, and New York City, New York.
       (4) Contents.--A proposal submitted under this subsection 
     shall include--
       (A) the names and qualifications of the persons submitting 
     the proposal and the entities proposed to finance, design, 
     construct, operate, and maintain the railroad, railroad 
     equipment, and related facilities, stations, and 
     infrastructure;
       (B) a detailed description of the proposed rail service, 
     including possible routes, required infrastructure 
     investments and improvements, equipment needs and type, train 
     frequencies, peak and average operating speeds, and trip 
     times;
       (C) a description of how the project would comply with all 
     applicable Federal rail safety and security laws, orders, and 
     regulations;
       (D) the locations of proposed stations, which maximize the 
     usage of existing infrastructure to the extent possible, and 
     the populations such stations are intended to serve;
       (E) the type of equipment to be used, including any 
     technologies, to achieve trip time goals;
       (F) a description of any proposed legislation needed to 
     facilitate all aspects of the project;
       (G) a financing plan identifying--
       (i) projected revenue, and sources thereof;
       (ii) the amount of any requested public contribution toward 
     the project, and proposed sources;
       (iii) projected annual ridership projections for the first 
     10 years of operations;
       (iv) annual operations and capital costs;
       (v) the projected levels of capital investments required 
     both initially and in subsequent years to maintain a state-
     of-good-repair necessary to provide the initially proposed 
     level of service or higher levels of service;
       (vi) projected levels of private investment and sources 
     thereof, including the identity of any person or entity that 
     has made or is expected to make a commitment to provide or 
     secure funding and the amount of such commitment; and
       (vii) projected funding for the full fair market 
     compensation for any asset, property right or interest, or 
     service acquired from, owned, or held by a private person or 
     Federal entity that would be acquired, impaired, or 
     diminished in value as a result of a project, except as 
     otherwise agreed to by the private person or entity;
       (H) a description of how the project would contribute to 
     the development of the intercity passenger rail system and an 
     intermodal plan describing how the system will facilitate 
     convenient travel connections with other transportation 
     services;
       (I) a description of how the project will ensure compliance 
     with Federal laws governing the rights and status of 
     employees associated with the route and service, including 
     those specified in section 24405 of title 49, United States 
     Code;
       (J) a description of how the design, construction, 
     implementation, and operation of the project will accommodate 
     and allow for future growth of existing and projected 
     intercity, commuter, and freight rail service;
       (K) a description of how the project would comply with 
     Federal and State environmental laws and regulations, of what 
     environmental impacts would result from the project, and of 
     how any adverse impacts would be mitigated; and
       (L) a description of the project's impacts on highway and 
     aviation congestion, energy consumption, land use, and 
     economic development in the service area.
       (b) Determination and Establishment of Commissions.--Not 
     later than 90 days after receipt of the proposals under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
       (1) make a determination as to whether any such proposals--
       (A) contain the information required under paragraphs (3) 
     and (4) of subsection (a);
       (B) are sufficiently credible to warrant further 
     consideration;
       (C) are likely to result in a positive impact on the 
     Nation's transportation system; and
       (D) are cost-effective and in the public interest;
       (2) establish a commission under subsection (c) for each 
     corridor with 1 or more proposals that the Secretary 
     determines satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1); and

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       (3) forward to each commission established under paragraph 
     (2) the applicable proposals for review and consideration.
       (c) Commissions.--
       (1) Members.--Each commission established under subsection 
     (b)(2) shall include--
       (A) the governors of the affected States, or their 
     respective designees;
       (B) mayors of appropriate municipalities with stops along 
     the proposed corridor, or their respective designees;
       (C) a representative from each freight railroad carrier 
     using the relevant corridor, if applicable;
       (D) a representative from each transit authority using the 
     relevant corridor, if applicable;
       (E) representatives of nonprofit employee labor 
     organizations representing affected railroad employees; and
       (F) the President of Amtrak or his or her designee.
       (2) Appointment and selection.--The Secretary shall appoint 
     the members under paragraph (1). In selecting each 
     commission's members to fulfill the requirements under 
     subparagraphs (B) and (E) of paragraph (1), the Secretary 
     shall consult with the Chairperson and Ranking Member of the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and of the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
       (3) Chairperson and vice-chairperson selection.--The 
     Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from among 
     members of each commission.
       (4) Quorum and vacancy.--
       (A) Quorum.--A majority of the members of each commission 
     shall constitute a quorum.
       (B) Vacancy.--Any vacancy in each commission shall not 
     affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner in 
     which the original appointment was made.
       (5) Application of law.--Except where otherwise provided by 
     this section, the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
     App.) shall apply to each commission created under this 
     section.
       (d) Commission Consideration.--
       (1) In general.--Each commission established under 
     subsection (b)(2) shall be responsible for reviewing the 
     proposal or proposals forwarded to it under that subsection 
     and not later than 90 days after the establishment of the 
     commission, shall transmit to the Secretary a report, 
     including--
       (A) a summary of each proposal received;
       (B) services to be provided under each proposal, including 
     projected ridership, revenues, and costs;
       (C) proposed public and private contributions for each 
     proposal;
       (D) the advantages offered by the proposal over existing 
     intercity passenger rail services;
       (E) public operating subsidies or assets needed for the 
     proposed project;
       (F) possible risks to the public associated with the 
     proposal, including risks associated with project financing, 
     implementation, completion, safety, and security;
       (G) a ranked list of the proposals recommended for further 
     consideration under subsection (e) in accordance with each 
     proposal's projected positive impact on the Nation's 
     transportation system;
       (H) an identification of any proposed Federal legislation 
     that would facilitate implementation of the projects and 
     Federal legislation that would be required to implement the 
     projects; and
       (I) any other recommendations by the commission concerning 
     the proposed projects.
       (2) Verbal presentation.--Proposers shall be given an 
     opportunity to make a verbal presentation to the commission 
     to explain their proposals.
       (3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to the Secretary for the use of each 
     commission established under subsection (b)(2) such sums as 
     are necessary to carry out this section.
       (e) Selection by Secretary.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after receiving the 
     recommended proposals of the commissions established under 
     subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall--
       (A) review such proposals and select any proposal that 
     provides substantial benefits to the public and the national 
     transportation system, is cost-effective, offers significant 
     advantages over existing services, and meets other relevant 
     factors determined appropriate by the Secretary; and
       (B) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report containing any proposal with respect 
     to subsection (a)(1)(A) that is selected by the Secretary 
     under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, all the information 
     regarding the proposal provided to the Secretary under 
     subsection (d), and any other information the Secretary 
     considers relevant.
       (2) Subsequent report.--Following the submission of the 
     report under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall submit to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report containing any 
     proposal with respect to subparagraphs (B) through (K) of 
     subsection (a)(1) that are selected by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (1) of this subsection, all the information 
     regarding the proposal provided to the Secretary under 
     subsection (d), and any other information the Secretary 
     considers relevant.
       (3) Limitation on report submission.--The report required 
     under paragraph (2) shall not be submitted by the Secretary 
     until the report submitted under paragraph (1)(B) has been 
     considered through a hearing by the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives on the report submitted under paragraph 
     (1)(B).
       (f) No Actions Without Additional Authority.--No Federal 
     agency may take any action to implement, establish, 
     facilitate, or otherwise act upon any proposal submitted 
     under this section, other than those actions specifically 
     authorized by this section, without explicit statutory 
     authority enacted after the date of enactment of this Act.
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Intercity passenger rail.--The term ``intercity 
     passenger rail'' means intercity rail passenger 
     transportation as defined in section 24102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (2) State.--The term ``State'' means any of the 50 States 
     or the District of Columbia.

     SEC. 35312. AMTRAK INSPECTOR GENERAL.

       (a) Authority.--
       (1) In general.--The Inspector General of Amtrak shall have 
     the authority available to other Inspectors General, as 
     necessary in carrying out the duties specified in the 
     Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), to investigate 
     any alleged violation of sections 286, 287, 371, 641, 1001, 
     1002 and 1516 of title 18, United States Code.
       (2) Agency.--For purposes of sections 286, 287, 371, 641, 
     1001, 1002, and 1516 of title 18, United States Code, Amtrak 
     and the Amtrak Office of Inspector General, shall be 
     considered a corporation in which the United States has a 
     proprietary interest as set forth in section 6 of that title.
       (b) Assessment.--The Inspector General of Amtrak shall--
       (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, initiate an assessment to determine whether current 
     expenditures or procurements involving Amtrak's fulfillment 
     of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 
     12101 et seq.) utilize competitive, market-driven provisions 
     that are applicable throughout the entire term of such 
     related expenditures or procurements; and
       (2) not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives the assessment under paragraph (1).
       (c) Limitation.--The authority provided by subsections (a) 
     and (b) shall be effective only with respect to a fiscal year 
     for which Amtrak receives a Federal subsidy.

     SEC. 35313. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

       (a) Title 49 Amendments.--
       (1) Contingent interest recoveries.--Section 22106(b) is 
     amended by striking ``interest thereof'' and inserting 
     ``interest thereon''.
       (2) Authority.--Section 22702(b)(4) is amended by striking 
     ``5 years for reapproval by the Secretary'' and inserting ``4 
     years for acceptance by the Secretary''.
       (3) Contents of state rail plans.--Section 22705(a) is 
     amended by striking paragraph (12).
       (4) Mission.--Section 24101(b) is amended by striking ``of 
     subsection (d)'' and inserting ``set forth in subsection 
     (c)''.
       (5) Table of contents amendment.--The table of contents for 
     chapter 243 is amended by striking the item relating to 
     section 24316 and inserting the following:

``24316. Plans to address the needs of families of passengers involved 
              in rail passenger accidents.''.

       (6) Update.--Section 24305(f)(3) is amended by striking 
     ``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$5,000,000''.
       (7) Amtrak.--Chapter 247 is amended--
       (A) in section 24702(a), by striking ``not included in the 
     national rail passenger transportation system'';
       (B) in section 24706--
       (i) in subsection (a)--

       (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a discontinuance under 
     section 24704 or or''; and
       (II) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 24704 or''; 
     and

       (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ``section 24704 or''; 
     and
       (C) in section 24709, by striking ``The Secretary of the 
     Treasury and the Attorney General,'' and inserting ``The 
     Secretary of Homeland Security,''.
       (b) Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act 
     Amendments.--Section 305(a) of the Passenger Rail Investment 
     and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24101 note) is amended 
     by inserting ``nonprofit organizations representing employees 
     who perform overhaul and maintenance of passenger railroad 
     equipment,'' after ``equipment manufacturers,''.

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                        Subtitle D--Rail Safety

                       PART I--SAFETY IMPROVEMENT

     SEC. 35401. HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY.

       (a) Model State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plan.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a model of 
     a State-specific highway-rail grade crossing action plan and 
     distribute the model plan to each State.
       (2) Contents.--The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall 
     include--
       (A) methodologies, tools, and data sources for identifying 
     and evaluating highway-rail grade crossing safety risks, 
     including the public safety risks posed by blocked highway-
     rail grade crossings due to idling trains;
       (B) best practices to reduce the risk of highway-rail grade 
     crossing accidents or incidents and to alleviate the blockage 
     of highway-rail grade crossings due to idling trains, 
     including strategies for--
       (i) education, including model stakeholder engagement plans 
     or tools;
       (ii) engineering, including the benefits and costs of 
     different designs and technologies used to mitigate highway-
     rail grade crossing safety risks; and
       (iii) enforcement, including the strengths and weaknesses 
     associated with different enforcement methods;
       (C) for each State, a customized list and data set of the 
     highway-rail grade crossing accidents or incidents in that 
     State over the past 3 years, including the location, number 
     of deaths, and number of injuries for each accident or 
     incident; and
       (D) contact information of a Department of Transportation 
     safety official available to assist the State in adapting the 
     model plan to satisfy the requirements under subsection (b).
       (b) State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans.--
       (1) Requirements.--Not later than 18 months after the 
     Secretary develops and distributes the model plan under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall promulgate a rule that 
     requires--
       (A) each State, except the 10 States identified under 
     section 202 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 22501 note), to develop and implement a State highway-
     rail grade crossing action plan; and
       (B) each State that was identified under section 202 of the 
     Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 22501 note), 
     to update its State action plan under that section and submit 
     to the Secretary the updated State action plan and a report 
     describing what the State did to implement its previous State 
     action plan under that section and how it will continue to 
     reduce highway-rail grade crossing safety risks.
       (2) Contents.--Each State plan required under this 
     subsection shall--
       (A) identify highway-rail grade crossings that have 
     experienced recent highway-rail grade crossing accidents or 
     incidents, or are at high-risk for accidents or incidents;
       (B) identify specific strategies for improving safety at 
     highway-rail grade crossings, including highway-rail grade 
     crossing closures or grade separations; and
       (C) designate a State official responsible for managing 
     implementation of the State plan under subparagraph (A) or 
     (B) of paragraph (1), as applicable.
       (3) Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide assistance to 
     each State in developing and carrying out, as appropriate, 
     the State plan under this subsection.
       (4) Public availability.--Each State shall submit its final 
     State plan under this subsection to the Secretary for 
     publication. The Secretary shall make each approved State 
     plan publicly available on an official Internet Web site.
       (5) Conditions.--The Secretary may condition the awarding 
     of a grant to a State under chapter 244 of title 49, United 
     States Code, on that State submitting an acceptable State 
     plan under this subsection.
       (6) Review of action plans.--Not later than 60 days after 
     the date of receipt of a State plan under this subsection, 
     the Secretary shall--
       (A) if the State plan is approved, notify the State and 
     publish the State plan under paragraph (4); and
       (B) if the State plan is incomplete or deficient, notify 
     the State of the specific areas in which the plan is 
     deficient and allow the State to complete the plan or correct 
     the deficiencies and resubmit the plan under paragraph (1).
       (7) Deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the date of a 
     notice under paragraph (6)(B), a State shall complete the 
     plan or correct the deficiencies and resubmit the plan.
       (8) Failure to complete or correct plan.--If a State fails 
     to meet the deadline under paragraph (7), the Secretary shall 
     post on the Web site under paragraph (4) a notice that the 
     State has an incomplete or deficient highway-rail grade 
     crossing action plan.
       (c) Railway-Highway Crossings Funds.--The Secretary may use 
     funds made available to carry out section 130 of title 23, 
     United States Code, to provide States with funds to develop a 
     State highway-rail grade crossing action plan under 
     subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section or to update a State 
     action plan under subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section.

       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Highway-rail grade crossing.--The term ``highway-rail 
     grade crossing'' means a location within a State, other than 
     a location where 1 or more railroad tracks cross 1 or more 
     railroad tracks at grade, where--
       (A) a public highway, road, or street, or a private 
     roadway, including associated sidewalks and pathways, crosses 
     1 or more railroad tracks either at grade or grade-separated; 
     or
       (B) a pathway explicitly authorized by a public authority 
     or a railroad carrier that is dedicated for the use of non-
     vehicular traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and 
     others, that is not associated with a public highway, road, 
     or street, or a private roadway, crosses 1 or more railroad 
     tracks either at grade or grade-separated.
       (2) State.--The term ``State'' means a State of the United 
     States or the District of Columbia.

     SEC. 35402. SPEED LIMIT ACTION PLANS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, each railroad carrier providing 
     intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail 
     passenger transportation, in consultation with any applicable 
     host railroad carrier, shall survey its entire system and 
     identify each main track location where there is a reduction 
     of more than 20 miles per hour from the approach speed to a 
     curve or bridge and the maximum authorized operating speed 
     for passenger trains at that curve or bridge.
       (b) Action Plans.--Not later than 120 days after the date 
     that the survey under subsection (a) is complete, a rail 
     passenger carrier shall submit to the Secretary an action 
     plan that--
       (1) identifies each main track location where there is a 
     reduction of more than 20 miles per hour from the approach 
     speed to a curve or bridge and the maximum authorized 
     operating speed for passenger trains at that curve or bridge;
       (2) describes appropriate actions, including modification 
     to automatic train control systems, if applicable, other 
     signal systems, increased crew size, improved signage, or 
     other practices, including increased crew communication, to 
     enable warning and enforcement of the maximum authorized 
     speed for passenger trains at each location identified under 
     paragraph (1);
       (3) contains milestones and target dates for implementing 
     each appropriate action described under paragraph (2); and
       (4) ensures compliance with the maximum authorized speed at 
     each location identified under paragraph (1).
       (c) Approval.--Not later than 90 days after the date an 
     action plan is submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary 
     shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the 
     action plan.
       (d) Alternative Safety Measures.--The Secretary may exempt 
     from the requirements of this section each segment of track 
     for which operations are governed by a positive train control 
     system certified under section 20157 of title 49, United 
     States Code, or any other safety technology or practice that 
     would achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety in 
     reducing derailment risk.
       (e) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives that describes--
       (1) the actions the railroad carriers have taken in 
     response to Safety Advisory 2013-08, entitled ``Operational 
     Tests and Inspections for Compliance With Maximum Authorized 
     Train Speeds and Other Speed Restrictions'';
       (2) the actions the railroad carriers have taken in 
     response to Safety Advisory 2015-03, entitled ``Operational 
     and Signal Modifications for Compliance with Maximum 
     Authorized Passenger Train Speeds and Other Speed 
     Restrictions''; and
       (3) the actions the Federal Railroad Administration has 
     taken to evaluate or incorporate the information and findings 
     arising from the safety advisories referred to in paragraphs 
     (1) and (2) into the development of regulatory action and 
     oversight activities.
       (f) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall prohibit 
     the Secretary from applying the requirements of this section 
     to other segments of track at high risk of overspeed 
     derailment.

     SEC. 35403. SIGNAGE.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall promulgate such 
     regulations as the Secretary considers necessary to require 
     each railroad carrier providing intercity rail passenger 
     transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation, in 
     consultation with any applicable host railroad carrier, to 
     install signs to warn train crews before the train approaches 
     a location that the Secretary identifies as having high risk 
     of overspeed derailment.
       (b) Alternative Safety Measures.--The Secretary may exempt 
     from the requirements of this section each segment of track 
     for which operations are governed by a positive train control 
     system certified under section 20157 of title 49, United 
     States Code, or any other safety technology or practice that 
     would achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety in 
     reducing derailment risk.

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     SEC. 35404. ALERTERS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall promulgate a rule to 
     require a working alerter in the controlling locomotive of 
     each passenger train in intercity rail passenger 
     transportation (as defined in section 24102 of title 49, 
     United States Code) or commuter rail passenger transportation 
     (as defined in section 24102 of title 49, United States 
     Code).
       (b) Rulemaking.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may promulgate a rule to 
     specify the essential functionalities of a working alerter, 
     including the manner in which the alerter can be reset.
       (2) Alternate practice or technology.--The Secretary may 
     require or allow a technology or practice in lieu of a 
     working alerter if the Secretary determines that the 
     technology or practice would achieve an equivalent or greater 
     level of safety in enhancing or ensuring appropriate 
     locomotive control.

     SEC. 35405. SIGNAL PROTECTION.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations 
     to require, not later than 18 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, that on-track safety regulations, 
     whenever practicable and consistent with other safety 
     requirements and operational considerations, include 
     requiring implementation of redundant signal protection, such 
     as shunting or other practices and technologies that achieve 
     an equivalent or greater level of safety, for maintenance-of-
     way work crews who depend on a train dispatcher to provide 
     signal protection.
       (b) Alternative Safety Measures.--The Secretary may exempt 
     from the requirements of this section each segment of track 
     for which operations are governed by a positive train control 
     system certified under section 20157 of title 49, United 
     States Code, or any other safety technology or practice that 
     would achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety in 
     providing additional signal protection.

     SEC. 35406. TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.

       Section 20156(e) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (4)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; 
     and
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) each railroad carrier required to submit such a plan, 
     until the implementation of a positive train control system 
     by the railroad carrier, shall analyze and, as appropriate, 
     prioritize technologies and practices to mitigate the risk of 
     overspeed derailments.''.

     SEC. 35407. COMMUTER RAIL TRACK INSPECTIONS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall evaluate track 
     inspection regulations to determine if a railroad carrier 
     providing commuter rail passenger transportation on high 
     density commuter railroad lines should be required to inspect 
     the lines in the same manner as currently required for other 
     commuter railroad lines.
       (b) Rulemaking.--Considering safety, including railroad 
     carrier employee and contractor safety, and system capacity, 
     the Secretary may promulgate a rule for high density commuter 
     railroad lines. If, after the evaluation under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary determines that it is necessary to 
     promulgate a rule, the Secretary shall specifically consider 
     the following regulatory requirements for high density 
     commuter railroad lines:
       (1) At least once every 2 weeks--
       (A) traverse each main line by vehicle; or
       (B) inspect each main line on foot.
       (2) At least once each month, traverse and inspect each 
     siding by vehicle or by foot.
       (c) Report.--If, after the evaluation under subsection (a), 
     the Secretary determines it is not necessary to revise the 
     regulations under this section, the Secretary, not later than 
     18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, shall 
     transmit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives explaining the reasons for not revising the 
     regulations.
       (d) Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
     to limit the authority of the Secretary to promulgate 
     regulations or issue orders under any other law.

     SEC. 35408. EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with 
     railroad carriers, shall conduct a study to determine whether 
     limitations or weaknesses exist in the emergency response 
     information carried by train crews transporting hazardous 
     materials.
       (b) Contents.--In conducting the study under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall evaluate the differences between the 
     emergency response information carried by train crews 
     transporting hazardous materials and the emergency response 
     guidance provided in the Emergency Response Guidebook issued 
     by the Department of Transportation.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report of the findings of 
     the study under subsection (a) and any recommendations for 
     legislative action.

     SEC. 35409. PRIVATE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with 
     railroad carriers, shall conduct a study--
       (1) to determine whether limitations or weaknesses exist 
     regarding the availability and usefulness for safety purposes 
     of data on private highway-rail grade crossings; and
       (2) to evaluate existing engineering practices on private 
     highway-rail grade crossings.
       (b) Contents.--In conducting the study under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall make recommendations as necessary to 
     improve--
       (1) the utility of the data on private highway-rail grade 
     crossings; and
       (2) the implementation of private highway-rail crossing 
     safety measures, including signage and warning systems.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report of the findings of 
     the study and any recommendations for further action.

     SEC. 35410. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED TRACK 
                   INSPECTION EQUIPMENT.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 201 is amended by 
     inserting after section 20120 the following:

     ``Sec. 20121. Repair and replacement of damaged track 
       inspection equipment

       ``The Secretary of Transportation may receive and expend 
     cash, or receive and utilize spare parts and similar items, 
     from non-United States Government sources to repair damages 
     to or replace United States Government owned automated track 
     inspection cars and equipment as a result of third-party 
     liability for such damages, and any amounts collected under 
     this section shall be credited directly to the Railroad 
     Safety and Operations account of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration, and shall remain available until expended for 
     the repair, operation, and maintenance of automated track 
     inspection cars and equipment in connection with the 
     automated track inspection program.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for 
     subchapter I of chapter 201 is amended by adding after 
     section 21020 the following:

``20121. Repair and replacement of damaged track inspection 
              equipment.''.

     SEC. 35411. RAIL POLICE OFFICERS.

       (a) In General.--Section 28101 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``employed by'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``directly employed by or contracted by'';
       (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or agent, as 
     applicable,'' after ``an employee''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Transfers.--
       ``(1) In general.--If a railroad police officer directly 
     employed by or contracted by a rail carrier and certified or 
     commissioned as a police officer under the laws of a State 
     transfers primary employment or residence from the certifying 
     or commissioning State to another State or jurisdiction, the 
     railroad police officer, not later than 1 year after the date 
     of transfer, shall apply to be certified or commissioned as a 
     police office under the laws of the State of new primary 
     employment or residence.
       ``(2) Interim period.--During the period beginning on the 
     date of transfer and ending 1 year after the date of 
     transfer, a railroad police officer directly employed by or 
     contracted by a rail carrier and certified or commissioned as 
     a police officer under the laws of a State may enforce the 
     laws of the new jurisdiction in which the railroad police 
     officer resides, to the same extent as provided in subsection 
     (a).
       ``(d) Training.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State shall recognize as meeting that 
     State's basic police officer certification or commissioning 
     requirements for qualification as a rail police officer under 
     this section any individual who successfully completes a 
     program at a State-recognized police training academy in 
     another State or at a Federal law enforcement training center 
     and who is certified or commissioned as a police officer by 
     that other State.
       ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
     shall be construed as superseding or affecting any unique 
     State training requirements related to criminal law, criminal 
     procedure, motor vehicle code, or State-mandated comparative 
     or annual in-service training academy or Federal law 
     enforcement training center.''.
       (b) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the 
     regulations in part 207 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (relating to railroad police officers), to permit 
     a railroad to designate an individual, who is commissioned in 
     the individual's State of legal residence or State of primary 
     employment and directly employed by or contracted by a 
     railroad to enforce State laws for the protection of railroad 
     property, personnel, passengers, and cargo, to serve in

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     the States in which the railroad owns property.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Amtrak rail police.--Section 24305(e) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``may employ'' and inserting ``may directly 
     employ or contract with'';
       (B) by striking ``employed by'' and inserting ``directly 
     employed by or contracted by''; and
       (C) by striking ``employed without'' and inserting 
     ``directly employed or contracted without''.
       (2) Secure gun storage or safety device; exceptions.--
     Section 922(z)(2)(B) of title 18 is amended by striking 
     ``employed by'' and inserting ``directly employed by or 
     contracted by''.

     SEC. 35412. OPERATION DEEP DIVE; REPORT.

       (a) Progress Reports.--Not later than 60 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter 
     until the completion date, the Administrator of the Federal 
     Railroad Administration shall submit a report to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives that describes the progress 
     of Metro-North Commuter Railroad in implementing the 
     directives and recommendations issued by the Federal Railroad 
     Administration in its March 2014 report to Congress titled 
     ``Operation Deep Dive Metro-North Commuter Railroad Safety 
     Assessment''.
       (b) Final Report.--Not later than 30 days after the 
     completion date, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration shall submit a final report on the directives 
     and recommendations to Congress.
       (c) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``completion 
     date'' means the date on which Metro-North Commuter Railroad 
     has completed all of the directives and recommendations 
     referred to in subsection (a).

     SEC. 35413. POST-ACCIDENT ASSESSMENT.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, in 
     cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board and 
     the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (referred to in 
     this section as ``Amtrak''), shall conduct a post-accident 
     assessment of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train #188 crash 
     on May 12, 2015.
       (b) Elements.--The assessment conducted pursuant to 
     subsection (a) shall include--
       (1) a review of Amtrak's compliance with the plan for 
     addressing the needs of the families of passengers involved 
     in any rail passenger accident, which was submitted pursuant 
     to section 24316 of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) a review of Amtrak's compliance with the emergency 
     preparedness plan required under section 239.101(a) of title 
     49, Code of Federal Regulations;
       (3) a determination of any additional action items that 
     should be included in the plans referred to in paragraphs (1) 
     and (2) to meet the needs of the passengers involved in the 
     crash and their families, including--
       (A) notification of emergency contacts;
       (B) dedicated and trained staff to manage family 
     assistance;
       (C) the establishment of a family assistance center at the 
     accident locale or other appropriate location;
       (D) a system for identifying and recovering items belonging 
     to passengers that were lost in the crash; and
       (E) the establishment of a single customer service entity 
     within Amtrak to coordinate the response to the needs of the 
     passengers involved in the crash and their families;
       (4) recommendations for any additional training needed by 
     Amtrak staff to better implement the plans referred to in 
     paragraphs (1) and (2), including the establishment of a 
     regular schedule for training drills and exercises.
       (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall submit a 
     report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that describes--
       (1) its plan to achieve the recommendations referred to in 
     subsection (b)(4); and
       (2) steps that have been taken to address any deficiencies 
     identified through the assessment.

     SEC. 35414. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Assistance to Families of Passengers Involved in Rail 
     Passenger Accidents.--Section 1139 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``phone number'' and 
     inserting ``telephone number'';
       (2) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``post trauma 
     communication with families'' and inserting ``post-trauma 
     communication with families''; and
       (3) in subsection (j), by striking ``railroad passenger 
     accident'' each place it appears and inserting ``rail 
     passenger accident''.
       (b) Solid Waste Rail Transfer Facility Land-Use 
     Exemption.--Section 10909 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``Clean Railroad Act of 2008'' and inserting 
     ``Clean Railroads Act of 2008''; and
       (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``Upon the granting of 
     petition from the State'' and inserting ``Upon the granting 
     of a petition from the State''.
       (c) Rulemaking Process.--Section 20116 is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(2)'' before ``the code, rule, standard, 
     requirement, or practice has been subject to notice and 
     comment under a rule or order issued under this part.'' and 
     indenting accordingly;
       (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``unless'' and indenting 
     accordingly;
       (3) in paragraph (1), as redesignated, by striking ``order, 
     or'' and inserting ``order; or''; and
       (4) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), as redesignated, 
     by striking ``unless'' and inserting ``unless--''.
       (d) Enforcement Report.--Section 20120(a) is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``website'' and inserting ``Web site'';
       (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``accident and incidence 
     reporting'' and inserting ``accident and incident 
     reporting'';
       (3) in paragraph (2)(G), by inserting ``and'' at the end; 
     and
       (4) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``Administrative 
     Hearing Officer or Administrative Law Judge'' and inserting 
     ``administrative hearing officer or administrative law 
     judge''.
       (e) Railroad Safety Risk Reduction Program.--Section 20156 
     is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c), by inserting a comma after ``In 
     developing its railroad safety risk reduction program''; and
       (2) in subsection (g)(1)--
       (A) by inserting a comma after ``good faith''; and
       (B) by striking ``non-profit'' and inserting ``nonprofit''.
       (f) Roadway User Sight Distance at Highway-Rail Grade 
     Crossings.--Section 20159 is amended by striking ``the 
     Secretary'' and inserting ``the Secretary of 
     Transportation''.
       (g) National Crossing Inventory.--Section 20160 is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``concerning each 
     previously unreported crossing through which it operates or 
     with respect to the trackage over which it operates'' and 
     inserting ``concerning each previously unreported crossing 
     through which it operates with respect to the trackage over 
     which it operates''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``concerning each 
     crossing through which it operates or with respect to the 
     trackage over which it operates'' and inserting ``concerning 
     each crossing through which it operates with respect to the 
     trackage over which it operates''.
       (h) Minimum Training Standards and Plans.--Section 
     20162(a)(3) is amended by striking ``railroad compliance with 
     Federal standards'' and inserting ``railroad carrier 
     compliance with Federal standards''.
       (i) Development and Use of Rail Safety Technology.--Section 
     20164(a) is amended by striking ``after enactment of the 
     Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2008'' and inserting 
     ``after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement 
     Act of 2008''.
       (j) Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.--
       (1) Table of contents.--Section 1(b) of division A of the 
     Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-432; 122 
     Stat. 4848) is amended--
       (A) in the item relating to section 307, by striking 
     ``website'' and inserting ``Web site'';
       (B) in the item relating to title VI, by striking ``solid 
     waste facilities'' and inserting ``solid waste rail transfer 
     facilities''; and
       (C) in the item relating to section 602, by striking 
     ``solid waste transfer facilities'' and inserting ``solid 
     waste rail transfer facilities''.
       (2) Definitions.--Section 2(a)(1) of division A of the Rail 
     Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-432; 122 Stat. 
     4849) is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
     inserting a comma after ``at grade''.
       (3) Railroad safety strategy.--Section 102(a)(6) of title I 
     of division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 20101 note) is amended by striking ``Improving the 
     safety of railroad bridges, tunnels, and related 
     infrastructure to prevent accidents, incidents, injuries, and 
     fatalities caused by catastrophic failures and other bridge 
     and tunnel failures.'' and inserting ``Improving the safety 
     of railroad bridges, tunnels, and related infrastructure to 
     prevent accidents, incidents, injuries, and fatalities caused 
     by catastrophic and other failures of such infrastructure.''.
       (4) Operation lifesaver.--Section 206(a) of title II of 
     division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 22501 note) is amended by striking ``Public Service 
     Announcements'' and inserting ``public service 
     announcements''.
       (5) Update of federal railroad administration's web site.--
     Section 307 of title III of division A of the Rail Safety 
     Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 103 note) is amended--
       (A) in the heading by striking ``FEDERAL RAILROAD 
     ADMINISTRATION'S WEBSITE'' and inserting ``Federal Railroad 
     Administration Web site'';
       (B) by striking ``website'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``Web site''; and
       (C) by striking ``website's'' and inserting ``Web site's''.

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       (6) Alcohol and controlled substance testing for 
     maintenance-of-way employees.--Section 412 of title IV of 
     division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 20140 note) is amended by striking ``Secretary of 
     Transportation'' and inserting ``Secretary''.
       (7) Tunnel information.--Section 414 of title IV of 
     division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 20103 note) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``parts 171.8, 173.115'' and inserting 
     ``sections 171.8, 173.115''; and
       (B) by striking ``part 1520.5'' and inserting ``section 
     1520.5''.
       (8) Safety inspections in mexico.--Section 416 of title IV 
     of division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 20107 note) is amended--
       (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``Secretary of Transportation'' and inserting ``Secretary''; 
     and
       (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection'' and 
     inserting ``section''.
       (9) Heading of title vi.--The heading of title VI of 
     division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (122 
     Stat. 4900) is amended by striking ``SOLID WASTE FACILITIES'' 
     and inserting ``SOLID WASTE RAIL TRANSFER FACILITIES''.
       (10) Heading of section 602.--Section 602 of title VI of 
     division A of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (122 
     Stat. 4900) is amended by striking ``solid waste transfer 
     facilities'' and inserting ``solid waste rail transfer 
     facilities''.

     SEC. 35415. GAO STUDY ON USE OF LOCOMOTIVE HORNS AT HIGHWAY-
                   RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS.

       The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a 
     report to Congress containing the results of a study 
     evaluating the effectiveness of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration's final rule on the use of locomotive horns at 
     highway-rail grade crossings, which was published in the 
     Federal Register on August 17, 2006 (71 Fed. Reg. 47614).

     SEC. 35416. BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORTS.

       Section 417(d) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 
     (49 U.S.C. 20103 note) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Availability of bridge inspection reports.--The 
     Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall--
       ``(A) maintain a copy of the most recent bridge inspection 
     reports prepared in accordance with section (b)(5); and
       ``(B) provide copies of the reports described in 
     subparagraph (A) to appropriate State and local government 
     transportation officials, upon request.''.

   PART II--CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

     SEC. 35421. CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY 
                   IMPROVEMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 244, as amended by section 35302 
     of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 24408. Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety 
       improvements

       ``(a) General Authority.--The Secretary may make grants 
     under this section to an eligible recipient to assist in 
     financing the cost of improving passenger and freight rail 
     transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency, or 
     reliability.
       ``(b) Eligible Recipients.--The following entities are 
     eligible to receive a grant under this section:
       ``(1) A State.
       ``(2) A group of States.
       ``(3) An Interstate Compact.
       ``(4) A public agency or publicly chartered authority 
     established by 1 or more States and having responsibility for 
     providing intercity rail passenger, commuter rail passenger, 
     or freight rail transportation service.
       ``(5) A political subdivision of a State.
       ``(6) Amtrak or another rail passenger carrier that 
     provides intercity rail passenger transportation (as defined 
     in section 24102) or commuter rail passenger transportation 
     (as defined in section 24102).
       ``(7) A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those 
     terms are defined in section 20102).
       ``(8) Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in 
     partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in 
     paragraphs (1) through (5).
       ``(9) Any entity established to procure, manage, or 
     maintain passenger rail equipment under section 305 of the 
     Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 
     U.S.C. 24101 note).
       ``(10) An organization that is actively involved in the 
     development of operational and safety-related standards for 
     rail equipment and operations or the implementation of 
     safety-related programs.
       ``(11) The Transportation Research Board and any entity 
     with which it contracts in the development of rail-related 
     research, including cooperative research programs.
       ``(12) A University transportation center actively engaged 
     in rail-related research.
       ``(13) A non-profit labor organization representing a class 
     or craft of employees of railroad carriers or railroad 
     carrier contractors.
       ``(c) Eligible Projects.--The following projects are 
     eligible to receive grants under this section:
       ``(1) Deployment of railroad safety technology, including 
     positive train control and rail integrity inspection systems.
       ``(2) A capital project as defined in section 24401, except 
     that a project shall not be required to be in a State rail 
     plan developed under chapter 227.
       ``(3) A capital project identified by the Secretary as 
     being necessary to address congestion challenges affecting 
     rail service.
       ``(4) A highway-rail grade crossing improvement, including 
     grade separations, private highway-rail grade crossing 
     improvements, and safety engineering improvements to reduce 
     risk in quiet zones or potential quiet zones.
       ``(5) A rail line relocation project.
       ``(6) A capital project to improve short-line or regional 
     railroad infrastructure.
       ``(7) Development of public education, awareness, and 
     targeted law enforcement activities to reduce violations of 
     traffic laws at highway-rail grade crossings and to help 
     prevent and reduce injuries and fatalities along railroad 
     rights-of-way.
       ``(8) The preparation of regional rail and corridor service 
     development plans and corresponding environmental analyses.
       ``(9) Any project that the Secretary considers necessary to 
     enhance multimodal connections or facilitate service 
     integration between rail service and other modes, including 
     between intercity rail passenger transportation and intercity 
     bus service.
       ``(10) The development of rail-related capital, operations, 
     and safety standards.
       ``(11) The implementation and operation of a safety program 
     or institute designed to improve rail safety culture and rail 
     safety performance.
       ``(12) Any research that the Secretary considers necessary 
     to advance any particular aspect of rail-related capital, 
     operations, or safety improvements.
       ``(13) Workforce development activities, coordinated to the 
     extent practicable with the existing local training programs 
     supported by the Department of Transportation, Department of 
     Labor, and Department of Education.
       ``(d) Application Process.--The Secretary shall prescribe 
     the form and manner of filing an application under this 
     section.
       ``(e) Project Selection Criteria.--
       ``(1) In general.--In selecting a recipient of a grant for 
     an eligible project, the Secretary shall--
       ``(A) give preference to a proposed project for which the 
     proposed Federal share of total project costs does not exceed 
     50 percent; and
       ``(B) after factoring in preference to projects under 
     subparagraph (A), select projects that will maximize the net 
     benefits of the funds appropriated for use under this 
     section, considering the cost-benefit analysis of the 
     proposed project, including anticipated private and public 
     benefits relative to the costs of the proposed project and 
     factoring in the other considerations described in paragraph 
     (2).
       ``(2) Other considerations.--The Secretary shall also 
     consider the following:
       ``(A) The degree to which the proposed project's business 
     plan considers potential private sector participation in the 
     financing, construction, or operation of the project;
       ``(B) The recipient's past performance in developing and 
     delivering similar projects, and previous financial 
     contributions;
       ``(C) Whether the recipient has or will have the legal, 
     financial, and technical capacity to carry out the proposed 
     project, satisfactory continuing control over the use of the 
     equipment or facilities, and the capability and willingness 
     to maintain the equipment or facilities;
       ``(D) If applicable, the consistency of the proposed 
     project with planning guidance and documents set forth by the 
     Secretary or required by law or State rail plans developed 
     under chapter 227;
       ``(E) If applicable, any technical evaluation ratings that 
     proposed project received under previous competitive grant 
     programs administered by the Secretary; and
       ``(F) Such other factors as the Secretary considers 
     relevant to the successful delivery of the project.
       ``(3) Benefits.--The benefits described in paragraph (1)(B) 
     may include the effects on system and service performance, 
     including measures such as improved safety, competitiveness, 
     reliability, trip or transit time, resilience, efficiencies 
     from improved integration with other modes, and ability to 
     meet existing or anticipated demand.
       ``(f) Performance Measures.--The Secretary shall establish 
     performance measures for each grant recipient to assess 
     progress in achieving strategic goals and objectives. The 
     Secretary may require a grant recipient to periodically 
     report information related to such performance measures.
       ``(g) Rural Areas.--
       ``(1) In general.--Of the amounts appropriated under this 
     section, at least 25 percent shall be available for projects 
     in rural areas. The Secretary shall consider a project to be 
     in a rural area if all or the majority of the project 
     (determined by the geographic location or locations where the 
     majority of the project funds will be spent) is located in a 
     rural area.

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       ``(2) Definition of rural area.--In this subsection, the 
     term `rural area' means any area not in an urbanized area, as 
     defined by the Census Bureau.
       ``(h) Federal Share of Total Project Costs.--
       ``(1) Total project costs.--The Secretary shall estimate 
     the total costs of a project under this subsection based on 
     the best available information, including engineering 
     studies, studies of economic feasibility, environmental 
     analyses, and information on the expected use of equipment or 
     facilities.
       ``(2) Federal share.--The Federal share of total project 
     costs under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent.
       ``(3) Treatment of passenger rail revenue.--If Amtrak or 
     another rail passenger carrier is an applicant under this 
     section, Amtrak or the other rail passenger carrier, as 
     applicable, may use ticket and other revenues generated from 
     its operations and other sources to satisfy the non-Federal 
     share requirements.
       ``(i) Applicability.--Except as specifically provided in 
     this section, the use of any amounts appropriated for grants 
     under this section shall be subject to the requirements of 
     this chapter.
       ``(j) Availability.--Amounts appropriated for carrying out 
     this section shall remain available until expended.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 
     244, as amended by section 35302 of this Act, is amended by 
     adding after the item relating to section 24407 the 
     following:

``24408. Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements.''.

     PART III--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL SAFETY AND OTHER SAFETY 
                              ENHANCEMENTS

     SEC. 35431. REAL-TIME EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with 
     the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall promulgate 
     regulations--
       (1) to require a Class I railroad transporting hazardous 
     materials--
       (A) to generate accurate, real-time, and electronic train 
     consist information, including--
       (i) the identity, quantity, and location of hazardous 
     materials on a train;
       (ii) the point of origin and destination of the train;
       (iii) any emergency response information or resources 
     required by the Secretary; and
       (iv) an emergency response point of contact designated by 
     the Class I railroad; and
       (B) to enter into a memorandum of understanding with each 
     applicable fusion center to provide that fusion center with 
     secure and confidential access to the electronic train 
     consist information described in subparagraph (A) for each 
     train transporting hazardous materials in that fusion 
     center's jurisdiction;
       (2) to require each applicable fusion center to provide the 
     electronic train consist information described in paragraph 
     (1)(A) to first responders, emergency response officials, and 
     law enforcement personnel that are involved in the response 
     to or investigation of an incident, accident, or public 
     health or safety emergency involving the rail transportation 
     of hazardous materials and that request such electronic train 
     consist information;
       (3) upon the request of each State, political subdivision 
     of a State, or public agency responsible for emergency 
     response or law enforcement, to require each applicable 
     fusion center to provide advance notice for each high-hazard 
     flammable train traveling through the jurisdiction of each 
     State, political subdivision of a State, or public agency, 
     which notice shall include the electronic train consist 
     information described in paragraph (1)(A) for the high-hazard 
     flammable train, and to the extent practicable, for 
     requesting States, political subdivisions, or public 
     agencies, to ensure that the fusion center shall provide at 
     least 12 hours of advance notice for a high-hazard flammable 
     train that will be traveling through the jurisdiction of the 
     State, political subdivision of a State, or public agency, 
     and include within the notice its best estimate of the time 
     the train will enter the jurisdiction;
       (4) to prohibit any railroad, employee, or agent from 
     withholding, or causing to be withheld the train consist 
     information from first responders, emergency response 
     officials, and law enforcement personnel described in 
     paragraph (2) in the event of an incident, accident, or 
     public health or safety emergency involving the rail 
     transportation of hazardous materials;
       (5) to establish security and confidentiality protections 
     to prevent the release of the electronic train consist 
     information to unauthorized persons; and
       (6) to allow each Class I railroad to enter into a 
     memorandum of understanding with any Class II or Class III 
     railroad that operates trains over the Class I railroad's 
     line to incorporate the Class II or Class III railroad's 
     train consist information within the existing framework 
     described in paragraph (1).
       (b) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Applicable fusion center.--The term ``applicable fusion 
     center'' means a fusion center with responsibility for a 
     geographic area in which a Class I railroad operates.
       (2) Class i railroad.--The term ``Class I railroad'' has 
     the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (3) Fusion center.--The term ``fusion center'' has the 
     meaning given the term in section 124h(j) of title 6, United 
     States Code.
       (4) Hazardous materials.--The term ``hazardous materials'' 
     means material designated as hazardous by the Secretary of 
     Transportation under chapter 51 of the United States Code.
       (5) High-hazard flammable train.--The term ``high-hazard 
     flammable train'' means a single train transporting 20 or 
     more tank cars loaded with a Class 3 flammable liquid in a 
     continuous block or a single train transporting 35 or more 
     tank cars loaded with a Class 3 flammable liquid throughout 
     the train consist.
       (6) Train consist.--The term ``train consist'' includes, 
     with regard to a specific train, the number of rail cars and 
     the commodity transported by each rail car.
       (c) Savings Clause.--
       (1) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a 
     Class I railroad from voluntarily entering into a memorandum 
     of understanding, as described in subsection (a)(1)(B), with 
     a State emergency response commission or an entity 
     representing or including first responders, emergency 
     response officials, and law enforcement personnel.
       (2) Nothing in this section may be construed to amend any 
     requirement for a railroad to provide a State Emergency 
     Response Commission, for each State in which it operates 
     trains transporting 1,000,000 gallons or more of Bakken crude 
     oil, notification regarding the expected movement of such 
     trains through the counties in the State.

     SEC. 35432. THERMAL BLANKETS.

       (a) Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such 
     regulations as are necessary to require each tank car built 
     to meet the DOT-117 specification and each non-jacketed tank 
     car modified to meet the DOT-117R specification--
       (1) to be equipped with a thermal blanket; or
       (2) to have sufficient thermal resistance so that there 
     will be no release of any lading within the tank car, except 
     release through the pressure relief device, when subjected to 
     a pool fire for 200 minutes and a torch fire for 30 minutes.
       (b) Definition of Thermal Blanket.--In this section, the 
     term ``thermal blanket'' means an insulating blanket that is 
     applied between the outer surface of a tank car tank and the 
     inner surface of a tank car jacket and that has thermal 
     conductivity no greater than 2.65 Btu per inch, per hour, per 
     square foot, and per degree Fahrenheit at a temperature of 
     2000 degrees Fahrenheit, plus or minus 100 degrees 
     Fahrenheit.
       (c) Savings Clause.--
       (1) Pressure relief devices.--Nothing in this section may 
     be construed to affect or prohibit any requirement to equip 
     with appropriately sized pressure relief devices a tank car 
     built to meet the DOT-117 specification or a non-jacketed 
     tank car modified to meet the DOT-117R specification.
       (2) Harmonization.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed to require or allow the Secretary to prescribe an 
     implementation deadline or authorization end date for the 
     requirement under subsection (a) that is earlier than the 
     applicable implementation deadline or authorization end date 
     for other tank car modifications necessary to meet the DOT-
     117R specification.

     SEC. 35433. COMPREHENSIVE OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS.

       (a) Requirements.--Not later than 120 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a notice 
     of proposed rulemaking to require each railroad carrier 
     transporting a Class 3 flammable liquid to maintain a 
     comprehensive oil spill response plan.
       (b) Contents.--The regulations under subsection (a) shall 
     require each rail carrier described in that subsection--
       (1) to include in the comprehensive oil spill response plan 
     procedures and resources for responding, to the maximum 
     extent practicable, to a worst-case discharge;
       (2) to ensure the comprehensive oil spill response plan is 
     consistent with the National Contingency Plan and each 
     applicable Area Contingency Plan;
       (3) to include in the comprehensive oil spill response plan 
     appropriate notification and training procedures;
       (4) to review and update its comprehensive oil spill 
     response plan as appropriate; and
       (5) to provide the comprehensive oil spill response plan 
     for acceptance by the Secretary.
       (c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in the section may be 
     construed as prohibiting the Secretary from promulgating 
     different comprehensive oil response plan standards for Class 
     I, Class II, and Class III railroads.
       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Area contingency plan.--The term ``Area Contingency 
     Plan'' has the meaning given the term in section 311(a) of 
     the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)).
       (2) Class 3 flammable liquid.--The term ``Class 3 flammable 
     liquid'' has the meaning

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     given the term in section 173.120(a) of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations.
       (3) Class i railroad, class ii railroad, and class iii 
     railroad.--The terms ``Class I railroad'', ``Class II 
     railroad'' and ``Class III railroad'' have the meanings given 
     the terms in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code.
       (4) National contingency plan.--The term ``National 
     Contingency Plan'' has the meaning given the term in section 
     1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701).
       (5) Railroad carrier.--The term ``railroad carrier'' has 
     the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (6) Worst-case discharge.--The term ``worst-case 
     discharge'' means a railroad carrier's calculation of its 
     largest foreseeable discharge in the event of an accident or 
     incident.

     SEC. 35434. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL LIABILITY STUDY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a study 
     on the levels and structure of insurance for a railroad 
     carrier transporting hazardous materials.
       (b) Contents.--In conducting the study under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall evaluate--
       (1) the level and structure of insurance, including self-
     insurance, available in the private market against the full 
     liability potential for damages arising from an accident or 
     incident involving a train transporting hazardous materials;
       (2) the level and structure of insurance that would be 
     necessary and appropriate--
       (A) to efficiently allocate risk and financial 
     responsibility for claims; and
       (B) to ensure that a railroad carrier transporting 
     hazardous materials can continue to operate despite the risk 
     of an accident or incident;
       (3) the potential applicability to trains transporting 
     hazardous materials of--
       (A) a liability regime modeled after section 170 of the 
     Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2210); and
       (B) a liability regime modeled after subtitle 2 of title 
     XXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-10 et 
     seq.).
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date the study 
     under subsection (a) is initiated, the Secretary shall submit 
     a report containing the results of the study and 
     recommendations for addressing liability issues with rail 
     transportation of hazardous materials to--
       (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     of the Senate; and
       (2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
     the House of Representatives.
       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Hazardous material.--The term ``hazardous material'' 
     means a substance or material the Secretary designates under 
     section 5103(a) of title 49, United States Code.
       (2) Railroad carrier.--The term ``railroad carrier'' has 
     the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.

     SEC. 35435. STUDY AND TESTING OF ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED 
                   PNEUMATIC BRAKES.

       (a) Government Accountability Office Study.--
       (1) In general.--The Government Accountability Office shall 
     complete an independent evaluation of ECP brake systems pilot 
     program data and the Department of Transportation's research 
     and analysis on the effects of ECP brake systems.
       (2) Study elements.--In completing the independent 
     evaluation under paragraph (1), the Government Accountability 
     Office shall examine the following issues related to ECP 
     brake systems:
       (A) Data and modeling results on safety benefits relative 
     to conventional brakes and to other braking technologies or 
     systems, such as distributed power and 2-way end-of-train 
     devices.
       (B) Data and modeling results on business benefits, 
     including the effects of dynamic braking.
       (C) Data on costs, including up-front capital costs and on-
     going maintenance costs.
       (D) Analysis of potential operational challenges, including 
     the effects of potential locomotive and car segregation, 
     technical reliability issues, and network disruptions.
       (E) Analysis of potential implementation challenges, 
     including installation time, positive train control 
     integration complexities, component availability issues, and 
     tank car shop capabilities.
       (F) Analysis of international experiences with the use of 
     advanced braking technologies.
       (3) Deadline.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office 
     shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the results of the independent 
     evaluation under paragraph (1).
       (b) Emergency Braking Application Testing.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation shall 
     enter into an agreement with the NCRRP Board--
       (A) to complete testing of ECP brake systems during 
     emergency braking application, including more than 1 scenario 
     involving the uncoupling of a train with 70 or more DOT 117-
     specification or DOT 117R-specification tank cars; and
       (B) to transmit, not later than 18 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the results of the testing.
       (2) Independent experts.--In completing the testing under 
     paragraph (1), the NCRRP Board may contract with 1 or more 
     engineering or rail experts, as appropriate, with relevant 
     experience in conducting railroad safety technology tests or 
     similar crash tests.
       (3) Testing framework.--In completing the testing under 
     paragraph (1), the NCRRP Board and each contractor described 
     in paragraph (2) shall ensure that the testing objectively, 
     accurately, and reliably measures the performance of ECP 
     brake systems relative to other braking technologies or 
     systems, such as distributed power and 2-way end-of-train 
     devices, including differences in--
       (A) the number of cars derailed;
       (B) the number of cars punctured;
       (C) the measures of in-train forces; and
       (D) the stopping distance.
       (4) Funding.--The Secretary shall require, as part of the 
     agreement under paragraph (1), that the NCRRP Board fund the 
     testing required under this section--
       (A) using such sums made available under section 24910 of 
     title 49, United States Code; and
       (B) to the extent funding under subparagraph (A) is 
     insufficient or unavailable to fund the testing required 
     under this section, using such sums as are necessary from the 
     amounts appropriated to the Office of the Secretary.
       (5) Equipment.--The NCRRP Board and each contractor 
     described in paragraph (2) may receive or use rolling stock, 
     track, and other equipment or infrastructure from a private 
     entity for the purposes of conducting the testing required 
     under this section.
       (c) Evidence-based Approach.--
       (1) Analysis.--The Secretary shall--
       (A) not later than 90 days after the report date, fully 
     incorporate and reflect the findings from both reports into a 
     draft updated regulatory impact analysis of the effects of 
     the applicable ECP brake system requirements;
       (B) as soon as practicable after completion of the draft 
     updated analysis under subparagraph (A), solicit public 
     comment on the analysis for a period of not more than 30 
     days; and
       (C) not later than 60 days after the end of the public 
     comment period, post the final updated regulatory impact 
     analysis on the Department of Transportation Web site.
       (2) Determination.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     report date, the Secretary shall--
       (A) determine, based on whether the final regulatory impact 
     analysis described in paragraph (1)(C) demonstrates that the 
     benefits, including safety benefits, of the applicable ECP 
     brake system requirements exceed their costs, whether the 
     applicable ECP brake system requirements are justified; and
       (B)(i) if the applicable ECP brake system requirements are 
     justified, publish in the Federal Register the determination 
     with the reasons for it; or
       (ii) if the Secretary does not publish the determination 
     under clause (i), repeal the applicable ECP brake system 
     requirements.
       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Applicable ecp brake system requirements.--The term 
     ``applicable brake system requirements'' means sections 
     174.310(a)(3)(ii), 174.310(a)(3)(iii), 174.310(a)(5)(v), 
     179.102-10, 179.202-12(g), and 179.202-13(i) of title 49, 
     Code of Federal Regulations, and any other regulation in 
     effect on the date of enactment of this Act requiring the 
     installation of ECP brakes or operation in ECP brake mode.
       (2) Class 3 flammable liquid.--The term ``Class 3 flammable 
     liquid'' has the meaning given the term in section 173.120(a) 
     of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
       (3) ECP.--The term ``ECP'' means electronically-controlled 
     pneumatic when applied to a brake or brakes.
       (4) ECP brake mode.--The term ``ECP brake mode'' includes 
     any operation of a rail car or an entire train using an ECP 
     brake system.
       (5) ECP brake system.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``ECP brake system'' means a 
     train power braking system actuated by compressed air and 
     controlled by electronic signals from the locomotive or an 
     ECP-EOT to the cars in the consist for service and emergency 
     applications in which the brake pipe is used to provide a 
     constant supply of compressed air to the reservoirs on each 
     car but does not convey braking signals to the car.
       (B) Inclusions.--The term ``ECP brake system'' includes 
     dual mode and stand-alone ECP brake systems.
       (6) High-hazard flammable unit train.--The term ``high-
     hazard flammable unit train'' means a single train 
     transporting 70 or more loaded tank cars containing Class 3 
     flammable liquid.
       (7) NCRRP board.--The term ``NCRRP Board'' means the 
     independent governing board of the National Cooperative Rail 
     Research Program.

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       (8) Railroad carrier.--The term ``railroad carrier'' has 
     the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (9) Report date.--The term ``report date'' means the date 
     that both the report under subsection (a)(3) and the report 
     under subsection (b)(1)(B) have been transmitted under those 
     subsections.

     SEC. 35436. RECORDING DEVICES.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 201 is amended by 
     adding after section 20167 the following:

     ``Sec. 20168. Installation of audio and image recording 
       devices

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency 
     Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate 
     regulations to require each rail carrier that provides 
     regularly scheduled intercity rail passenger or commuter rail 
     passenger transportation to the public to install inward- and 
     outward-facing image recording devices in all controlling 
     locomotive cabs and cab car operating compartments in such 
     passenger trains.
       ``(b) Device Standards.--Each inward- and outward-facing 
     image recording device shall--
       ``(1) have a minimum 12-hour continuous recording 
     capability;
       ``(2) have crash and fire protections for any in-cab image 
     recordings that are stored only within a controlling 
     locomotive cab or cab car operating compartment; and
       ``(3) have recordings accessible for review during an 
     accident investigation.
       ``(c) Review.--The Secretary shall establish a process to 
     review and approve or disapprove an inward- or outward-facing 
     recording device for compliance with the standards described 
     in subsection (b).
       ``(d) Uses.--A rail carrier that has installed an inward- 
     or outward-facing image recording device approved under 
     subsection (c) may use recordings from that inward- or 
     outward-facing image recording device for the following 
     purposes:
       ``(1) Verifying that train crew actions are in accordance 
     with applicable safety laws and the rail carrier's operating 
     rules and procedures.
       ``(2) Assisting in an investigation into the causation of a 
     reportable accident or incident.
       ``(3) Carrying out efficiency testing and system-wide 
     performance monitoring programs.
       ``(4) Documenting a criminal act or monitoring unauthorized 
     occupancy of the controlling locomotive cab or car operating 
     compartment.
       ``(5) Other purposes that the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       ``(e) Voluntary Implementation.--
       ``(1) In general.--Each rail carrier operating freight rail 
     service may implement any inward- or outward-facing image 
     recording devices approved under subsection (c).
       ``(2) Authorized uses.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
     of law, each rail carrier may use recordings from an inward- 
     or outward-facing image recording device approved under 
     subsection (c) for any of the purposes described in 
     subsection (d).
       ``(f) Discretion.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may--
       ``(A) require in-cab audio recording devices for the 
     purposes described in subsection (d); and
       ``(B) define in appropriate technical detail the essential 
     features of the devices required under subparagraph (A).
       ``(2) Exemptions.--The Secretary may exempt any rail 
     passenger carrier or any part of a rail passenger carrier's 
     operations from the requirements under subsection (a) if the 
     Secretary determines that the rail passenger carrier has 
     implemented an alternative technology or practice that 
     provides an equivalent or greater safety benefit or is better 
     suited to the risks of the operation.
       ``(g) Tampering.--A rail carrier may take appropriate 
     enforcement or administrative action against any employee 
     that tampers with or disables an audio or inward- or outward-
     facing image recording device installed by the rail carrier.
       ``(h) Preservation of Data.--Each rail passenger carrier 
     subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall preserve 
     recording device data for 1 year after the date of a 
     reportable accident or incident.
       ``(i) Information Protections.--The Secretary may not 
     disclose publicly any part of an in-cab audio or image 
     recording or transcript of oral communications by or among 
     train employees or other operating employees responsible for 
     the movement and direction of the train, or between such 
     operating employees and company communication centers, 
     related to an accident investigated by the Secretary. 
     However, the Secretary shall make public any part of a 
     transcript or any written depiction of visual information 
     that the Secretary decides is relevant to the accident at the 
     time a majority of the other factual reports on the accident 
     are released to the public.
       ``(j) Prohibited Use.--An in-cab audio or image recording 
     obtained by a rail carrier under this section may not be used 
     to retaliate against an employee.
       ``(k) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed as requiring a rail carrier to cease or restrict 
     operations upon a technical failure of an inward- or outward-
     facing image recording device. Such rail carrier shall repair 
     or replace the failed inward- or outward-facing image 
     recording device as soon as practicable.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for 
     subchapter II of chapter 201 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

``20168. Installation of audio and image recording devices.''.

     SEC. 35437. RAIL PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION LIABILITY.

       (a) Limitations.--Section 28103(a) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$200,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$295,000,000, except as provided in paragraph 
     (3).''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) The liability cap under paragraph (2) shall be 
     adjusted every 5 years by the Secretary of Transportation to 
     reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index-All Urban 
     Consumers.
       ``(4) The Federal Government shall have no financial 
     responsibility for any claims described in paragraph (2).''.
       (b) Definition of Rail Passenger Transportation.--Section 
     28103(e) is amended--
       (1) in the heading, by striking ``Definition.--'' and 
     inserting ``Definitions.--'';
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(4) the term `rail passenger transportation' includes 
     commuter rail passenger transportation (as defined in section 
     24102).''.
       (c) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be appropriated for 
     the purpose of paying for the portion of an insurance premium 
     attributable to the increase in allowable awards under the 
     amendments made by subsection (a).
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall be effective for any passenger rail accident or 
     incident occurring on or after May 12, 2015.

     SEC. 35438. MODIFICATION REPORTING.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement a 
     reporting requirement to monitor industry-wide progress 
     toward modifying tank cars used in high-hazard flammable 
     train service by the applicable deadlines or authorization 
     end dates set in regulation.
       (b) Tank Car Data.--The Secretary shall collect data from 
     shippers and tank car owners on--
       (1) the total number of tank cars modified to meet the DOT-
     117R specification, or equivalent, specifying--
       (A) the type or specification of each tank car before it 
     was modified, including non-jacketed DOT-111, jacketed DOT-
     111, non-jacketed DOT-111 meeting the CPC-1232 standard, or 
     jacketed DOT-111 meeting the CPC-1232 standard; and
       (B) the identification number of each Class 3 flammable 
     liquid carried by each tank car in the past year;
       (2) the total number of tank cars built to meet the DOT-117 
     specification, or equivalent; and
       (3) the total number of tank cars used or likely to be used 
     in high-hazard flammable train service that have not been 
     modified, specifying--
       (A) the type or specification of each tank car not 
     modified, including the non-jacketed DOT-111, jacketed DOT-
     111, non-jacketed DOT-111 meeting the CPC-1232 standard, or 
     jacketed DOT-111 meeting the CPC-1232 standard; and
       (B) the identification number of each Class 3 flammable 
     liquid carried by each tank car in the past year.
       (c) Tank Car Shop Data.--The Secretary shall conduct a 
     survey of tank car facilities modifying tank cars to the DOT-
     117R specification, or equivalent, or building new tank cars 
     to the DOT-117 specification, or equivalent, to generate 
     statistically-valid estimates of the expected number of tank 
     cars those facilities expect to modify to DOT-117R 
     specification, or equivalent, or build to the DOT-117 
     specification, or equivalent.
       (d) Frequency.--The Secretary shall collect the data under 
     subsection (b) and conduct the survey under subsection (c) 
     annually until May 1, 2025.
       (e) Information Protections.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall only report data in 
     industry-wide totals and shall treat company-specific 
     information as confidential business information.
       (2) Level of confidentiality.--The Secretary shall ensure 
     the data collected under subsection (b) and the survey data 
     under subsection (c) have the same level of confidentiality 
     as contained in the Confidential Information Protection and 
     Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), as 
     administered by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
       (3) Designee.--The Secretary may designate the Director of 
     the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to collect data under 
     subsection (b) and the survey data under subsection (c) and 
     direct the Director to ensure the confidentially of company-
     specific information to the maximum extent permitted by law.
       (f) Report.--Each year, not later than 60 days after the 
     date that both the collection of the data under subsection 
     (b) and the survey under subsection (c) are complete, the

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     Secretary shall report on the aggregate results, without 
     company-specific information, to--
       (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     of the Senate; and
       (2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
     the House of Representatives.
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Class 3 flammable liquid.--The term ``Class 3 flammable 
     liquid'' has the meaning given the term in section 173.120(a) 
     of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
       (2) High-hazard flammable train.--The term ``high-hazard 
     flammable train'' means a single train transporting 20 or 
     more tank cars loaded with a Class 3 flammable liquid in a 
     continuous block or a single train transporting 35 or more 
     tank cars loaded with a Class 3 flammable liquid throughout 
     the train consist.

     SEC. 35439. REPORT ON CRUDE OIL CHARACTERISTICS RESEARCH 
                   STUDY.

       Not later than 180 days after the research completion of 
     the comprehensive Crude Oil Characteristics Research 
     Sampling, Analysis, and Experiment (SAE) Plan study at Sandia 
     National Laboratories, the Secretary of Energy, in 
     cooperation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall 
     submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of 
     the House of Representatives that contains--
       (1) the results of the comprehensive Crude Oil 
     Characteristics Research Sampling, Analysis, and Experiment 
     (SAE) Plan study; and
       (2) recommendations, based on the findings of the study, 
     for--
       (A) regulations that should be prescribed by the Secretary 
     of Transportation or the Secretary of Energy to improve the 
     safe transport of crude oil; and
       (B) statutes that should be enacted by Congress to improve 
     the safe transport of crude oil.

                    PART IV--POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL

     SEC. 35441. COORDINATION OF SPECTRUM.

       (a) Assessment.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
     Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, shall 
     assess spectrum needs and availability for implementing 
     positive train control systems (as defined in section 
     20157(i)(3) of title 49, United States Code). The Secretary 
     and the Chairman may consult with external stakeholders in 
     carrying out this section.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives that contains the results of 
     the assessment conducted under subsection (a).

     SEC. 35442. UPDATED PLANS.

       (a) Implementation.--Section 20157(a) is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(a) Implementation.--
       ``(1) Plan required.--Each Class I railroad carrier and 
     each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or 
     commuter rail passenger transportation shall develop and 
     submit to the Secretary of Transportation a plan for 
     implementing a positive train control system by December 31, 
     2015, governing operations on--
       ``(A) its main line over which intercity rail passenger 
     transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation (as 
     defined in section 24102) is regularly provided;
       ``(B) its main line over which poison- or toxic-by-
     inhalation hazardous materials (as defined in sections 171.8, 
     173.115, and 173.132 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations) are transported; and
       ``(C) such other tracks as the Secretary may prescribe by 
     regulation or order.
       ``(2) Interoperability and prioritization.--The plan shall 
     describe how the railroad carrier or other entity subject to 
     paragraph (1) will provide for interoperability of the 
     positive train control systems with movements of trains of 
     other railroad carriers over its lines and shall, to the 
     extent practical, implement the positive train control 
     systems in a manner that addresses areas of greater risk 
     before areas of lesser risk.
       ``(3) Secretarial review of updated plans.--
       ``(A) Submission of updated plans.--Notwithstanding the 
     deadline set forth in paragraph (1), not later than 90 days 
     after the date of enactment of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, each Class I railroad 
     carrier or other entity subject to paragraph (1) may submit 
     to the Secretary an updated plan that amends the plan 
     submitted under paragraph (1) with an updated implementation 
     schedule (as described in paragraph (4)(B)) and milestones or 
     metrics (as described in paragraph (4)(A)) that demonstrate 
     that the railroad carrier or other entity will implement a 
     positive train control system as soon as practicable, if 
     implementing in accordance with the updated plan will not 
     introduce operational challenges or risks to full, 
     successful, and safe implementation.
       ``(B) Review of updated plans.--Not later than 150 days 
     after receiving an updated plan under subparagraph (A), the 
     Secretary shall review the updated plan and approve or 
     disapprove it. In determining whether to approve or 
     disapprove the updated plan, the Secretary shall consider 
     whether the railroad carrier or other entity submitting the 
     plan--
       ``(i)(I) has encountered technical or programmatic 
     challenges identified by the Secretary in the 2012 report 
     transmitted to Congress pursuant to subsection (d); and
       ``(II) the challenges referred to in subclause (I) have 
     negatively affected the successful implementation of positive 
     train control systems;
       ``(ii) has demonstrated due diligence in its effort to 
     implement a positive train control system;
       ``(iii) has included in its plan milestones or metrics that 
     demonstrate the railroad carrier or other entity will 
     implement a positive train control system as soon as 
     practicable, if implementing in accordance with the 
     milestones or metrics will not introduce operational 
     challenges or risks to full, successful, and safe 
     implementation; and
       ``(iv) has set an implementation schedule in its plan that 
     shows the railroad will comply with paragraph (7), if 
     implementing in accordance with the implementation schedule 
     will not introduce operational challenges or risks to full, 
     successful, and safe implementation.
       ``(C) Modification of updated plans.--(i) If the Secretary 
     has not approved an updated plan under subparagraph (B) 
     within 60 days of receiving the updated plan under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall immediately--
       ``(I) provide a written response to the railroad carrier or 
     other entity that identifies the reason for not approving the 
     updated plan and explains any incomplete or deficient items;
       ``(II) allow the railroad carrier or other entity to 
     submit, within 30 days of receiving the written response 
     under subclause (I), a modified version of the updated plan 
     for the Secretary's review; and
       ``(III) approve or issue final disapproval for a modified 
     version of the updated plan submitted under subclause (II) 
     not later than 60 days after receipt.
       ``(ii) During the 60-day period described in clause 
     (i)(III), the railroad or other entity that has submitted a 
     modified version of the updated plan under clause (i)(II) may 
     make additional modifications, if requested by the Secretary, 
     for the purposes of correcting incomplete or deficient items 
     to receive approval.
       ``(D) Public availability.--Not later than 30 days after 
     approving an updated plan under this paragraph, the Secretary 
     shall make the updated plan available on the website of the 
     Federal Railroad Administration.
       ``(E) Pending reviews.--For an applicant that submits an 
     updated plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall 
     extend the deadline for implementing a positive train control 
     system at least until the date the Secretary approves or 
     issues final disapproval for the updated plan with an updated 
     implementation schedule (as described in paragraph (4)(B)).
       ``(F) Disapproval.--A railroad carrier or other entity that 
     has its modified version of its updated plan disapproved by 
     the Secretary under subparagraph (C)(i)(III), and that has 
     not implemented a positive train control system by the 
     deadline in subsection (a)(1), is subject to enforcement 
     action authorized under subsection (e).
       ``(4) Contents of updated plan.--
       ``(A) Milestones or metrics.--Each updated plan submitted 
     under paragraph (3) shall describe the following milestones 
     or metrics:
       ``(i) The total number of components that will be installed 
     with positive train control by the end of each calendar year 
     until positive train control is fully implemented, with 
     totals separated by each component category.
       ``(ii) The number of employees that will receive the 
     training, as required under the applicable positive train 
     control system regulations, by the end of each calendar year 
     until positive train control is fully implemented.
       ``(iii) The calendar year or years in which spectrum will 
     be acquired and will be available for use in all areas that 
     it is needed for positive train control implementation, if 
     such spectrum is not already acquired and ready for use.
       ``(B) Implementation schedule.--Each updated plan submitted 
     under paragraph (3) shall include an implementation schedule 
     that identifies the dates by which the railroad carrier or 
     other entity will--
       ``(i) fully implement a positive train control system;
       ``(ii) complete all component installation, consistent with 
     the milestones or metrics described in subparagraph (A)(i);
       ``(iii) complete all employee training required under the 
     applicable positive train control system regulations, 
     consistent with the milestones or metrics described in 
     subparagraph (A)(ii);
       ``(iv) acquire all necessary spectrum, consistent with the 
     milestones or metrics in subparagraph (A)(iii); and

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       ``(v) activate its positive train control system.
       ``(C) Additional information.--Each updated plan submitted 
     under paragraph (3) shall include--
       ``(i) the total number of positive train control components 
     required for implementation, with totals separated by each 
     major component category;
       ``(ii) the total number of employees requiring training 
     under the applicable positive train control system 
     regulations;
       ``(iii) a summary of the remaining challenges to positive 
     train control system implementation, including--

       ``(I) testing issues;
       ``(II) interoperability challenges;
       ``(III) permitting issues; and
       ``(IV) certification challenges.

       ``(D) Defined term.--In this paragraph, the term 
     `component' means a locomotive apparatus, a wayside interface 
     unit (including any associated legacy signal system 
     replacements), back office system hardware, a base station 
     radio, a wayside radio, or a locomotive radio.
       ``(5) Plan implementation.--The Class I railroad carrier or 
     other entity subject to paragraph (1) shall implement a 
     positive train control system in accordance with its plan, 
     including any amendments made to the plan by its updated plan 
     approved by the Secretary under paragraph (3), and subject to 
     section 35443 of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act.
       ``(6) Progress report.--Each Class I railroad carrier or 
     other entity with an approved updated plan shall submit an 
     annual report to the Secretary that describes the progress 
     made on positive train control implementation, including--
       ``(A) the extent to which the railroad carrier or other 
     entity met or exceeded the metrics or milestones described in 
     paragraph (4)(A);
       ``(B) the extent to which the railroad carrier or other 
     entity complied with its implementation schedule under 
     paragraph (4)(B); and
       ``(C) any update to the information provided under 
     paragraph (4)(C).
       ``(7) Constraint.--Each updated plan shall reflect that the 
     railroad carrier or other entity subject to paragraph (1) 
     will, not later than December 31, 2018--
       ``(A) complete component installation and spectrum 
     acquisition; and
       ``(B) activate its positive train control system without 
     undue delay.''.
       (b) Enforcement.--Section 20157(e) is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(e) Enforcement.--The Secretary is authorized to assess 
     civil penalties pursuant to chapter 213 for the failure to 
     submit or comply with a plan for implementing positive train 
     control under subsection (a), including any amendments to the 
     plan made by an updated plan (including milestones or metrics 
     and an updated implementation schedule) approved by the 
     Secretary under paragraph (3) of such subsection, subject to 
     section 35443 of the Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and 
     Efficiency Act.''.
       (c) Definitions.--Section 20157(i) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as 
     paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(1) Activate.--The term `activate' means to initiate the 
     use of a positive train control system in every subdivision 
     or district where the railroad carrier or other entity is 
     prepared to do so safely, reliably, and successfully, and 
     proceed with revenue service demonstration as necessary for 
     system testing and certification, prior to full 
     implementation.''.
       (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 20157(g) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Conforming regulatory amendments.--Immediately after 
     the date of the enactment of the Railroad Reform, 
     Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, the Secretary--
       ``(A) shall remove or revise any references to specified 
     dates in the regulations or orders implementing this section 
     to the extent necessary to conform with the amendments made 
     by such Act; and
       ``(B) may not enforce any such date-specific deadlines or 
     requirements that are inconsistent with the amendments made 
     by such Act.''.
       (e) Savings Provisions.--
       (1) Resubmission of information.--Nothing in the amendments 
     made by this section may be construed to require a Class I 
     railroad carrier or other entity subject to section 20157(a) 
     of title 49, United States Code, to resubmit in its updated 
     plan information from its initial implementation plan that is 
     not changed or affected by the updated plan. The Secretary 
     shall consider an updated plan submitted pursuant to 
     paragraph (3) of that section to be an addendum that makes 
     amendments to the initial implementation plan.
       (2) Submission of new plan.--Nothing in the amendments made 
     by this section may be construed to require a Class I 
     railroad carrier or other entity subject to section 20157(a) 
     of title 49, United States Code, to submit a new 
     implementation plan pursuant to the deadline set forth in 
     that section.
       (3) Approval.--A railroad carrier or other entity subject 
     to section 20157(a) of title 49, United States Code, that has 
     its updated plan, including a modified version of the updated 
     plan, approved by the Secretary under subparagraph (B) or 
     subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of that section shall not 
     be required to implement a positive train control system by 
     the deadline under paragraph (1) of that section.

     SEC. 35443. EARLY ADOPTION AND INTEROPERABILITY.

       (a) Early Adoption.--During the 1-year period beginning on 
     the date on which the last railroad carrier's or other 
     entity's positive train control system, subject to section 
     20157(a) of title 49, United States Code, is certified by the 
     Secretary under subsection (h) of such section and 
     implemented on all of that railroad carrier's or other 
     entity's lines required to have operations governed by a 
     positive train control system, any railroad carrier or other 
     entity shall not be subject to the operational restrictions 
     set forth in subpart I of part 236 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, that would otherwise apply in the event 
     of a positive train control system component failure.
       (b) Interoperability Procedure.--If multiple railroad 
     carriers operate on a single railroad line through a trackage 
     or haulage agreement, each railroad carrier operating on the 
     railroad line shall not be subject to the operating 
     restrictions set forth in subpart I of part 236 of title 49, 
     Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to the railroad 
     line, until the Secretary certifies that--
       (1) each Class I railroad carrier and each entity providing 
     regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger 
     transportation that operates on the railroad line is in 
     compliance with its positive train control requirements under 
     section 20157(a) of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) each Class II or Class III railroad that operates on 
     the railroad line is in compliance with the applicable 
     regulatory requirements to equip locomotives operating in 
     positive train control territory; and
       (3) the implementation of any and all positive train 
     control systems are interoperable and operational on the 
     railroad line in conformance with each approved 
     implementation plan so that each freight and passenger 
     railroad can operate on the line with that freight or 
     passenger railroad's positive train control equipment.
       (c) Small Railroads.--Not later than 120 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend 
     section 236.1006(b)(4)(iii)(B) of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (relating to equipping locomotives for applicable 
     Class II and Class III railroads operating in positive train 
     control territory) to extend each deadline by 3 years.
       (d) Enforcement.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in 
     subsection (a) may be construed to prohibit the Secretary 
     from enforcing the metrics and milestones under section 
     20157(a)(4)(A) of title 49, United States Code, as amended by 
     section 35442 of this Act.
       (2) Activation.--Beginning on the date in which a railroad 
     carrier or other entity subject to section 20157(a) of title 
     49, United States Code, as amended by section 35442 of this 
     Act, has activated its positive train control system, the 
     railroad carrier or other entity shall not be in violation of 
     its plan, including its updated plan, approved under this Act 
     if implementing such plan introduces operational challenges 
     or risks to full, successful, and safe implementation.

     SEC. 35444. POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL AT GRADE CROSSINGS 
                   EFFECTIVENESS STUDY.

       (a) Study.--After the Secretary certifies that each Class I 
     railroad carrier and each entity providing regularly 
     scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation 
     is in compliance with the positive train control requirements 
     under section 20157(a) of title 49, United States Code, the 
     Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National 
     Cooperative Rail Research Program Board--
       (1) to conduct a study of the possible effectiveness of 
     positive train control and related technologies on reducing 
     collisions at highway-rail grade crossings; and
       (2) to submit a report containing the results of the study 
     conducted under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (b) Funding.--The Secretary may require, as part of the 
     agreement under subsection (a), that the National Cooperative 
     Rail Research Program Board fund the study required under 
     this section using such sums as may be necessary out of the 
     amounts made available under section 24910 of title 49, 
     United States Code.

                      Subtitle E--Project Delivery

     SEC. 35501. SHORT TITLE.

       This subtitle may be cited as the ``Track, Railroad, and 
     Infrastructure Network Act''.

     SEC. 35502. PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC LANDS.

       (a) Highways.--Section 138 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), by inserting ``, taking 
     into consideration any avoidance,

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     minimization, and mitigation or enhancement measures 
     incorporated into the program or project'' after ``historic 
     site''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Rail and Transit.--Improvements to, or the 
     maintenance, rehabilitation, or operation of, railroad or 
     rail transit lines or elements of such lines, with the 
     exception of stations, that are in use or were historically 
     used for the transportation of goods or passengers, shall not 
     be considered a use of an historic site under subsection (a), 
     regardless of whether the railroad or rail transit line or 
     element of such line is listed on, or eligible for listing 
     on, the National Register of Historic Places.''.
       (b) Transportation Projects.--Section 303 is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (d)'' and 
     inserting ``subsections (d) and (e)'';
       (2) in subsection (d)(2)(A)(i), by inserting ``, taking 
     into consideration any avoidance, minimization, and 
     mitigation or enhancement measures incorporated into the 
     program or project'' after ``historic site''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(e) Rail and Transit.--Improvements to, or the 
     maintenance, rehabilitation, or operation of, railroad or 
     rail transit lines or elements of such lines, with the 
     exception of stations, that are in use or were historically 
     used for the transportation of goods or passengers, shall not 
     be considered a use of an historic site under subsection (c), 
     regardless of whether the railroad or rail transit line or 
     element of such line is listed on, or eligible for listing 
     on, the National Register of Historic Places.''.

     SEC. 35503. EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.

       (a) In General.--Section 304 is amended--
       (1) in the heading, by striking ``FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECTS'' 
     and inserting ``AND INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF 
     ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(e) Efficient Environmental Reviews.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation shall 
     apply the project development procedures, to the greatest 
     extent feasible, described in section 139 of title 23, United 
     States Code, to any rail project that requires the approval 
     of the Secretary of Transportation under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       ``(2) Regulations and procedures.--The Secretary of 
     Transportation shall incorporate such project development 
     procedures into the agency regulations and procedures 
     pertaining to rail projects.
       ``(f) Applicability of NEPA Decisions.--
       ``(1) In general.--A Department of Transportation operating 
     administration may apply a categorical exclusion designated 
     by another Department of Transportation operating 
     administration under the National Environmental Policy Act of 
     1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       ``(2) Findings.--A Department of Transportation operating 
     administration may adopt, in whole or in part, another 
     Department of Transportation operating administration's 
     Record of Decision, Finding of No Significant Impact, and any 
     associated evaluations, determinations, or findings 
     demonstrating compliance with any law related to 
     environmental review or historic preservation.''.

     SEC. 35504. ADVANCE ACQUISITION.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 241 is amended by inserting after 
     section 24105 the following--

     ``Sec. 24106. Advance acquisition

       ``(a) Rail Corridor Preservation.--The Secretary may assist 
     a recipient of funding in acquiring right-of-way and adjacent 
     real property interests before or during the completion of 
     the environmental reviews for any project receiving funding 
     under subtitle V of title 49, United States Code, that may 
     use such property interests if the acquisition is otherwise 
     permitted under Federal law, and the recipient requesting 
     Federal funding for the acquisition certifies, with the 
     concurrence of the Secretary, that--
       ``(1) the recipient has authority to acquire the right-of-
     way or adjacent real property interest; and
       ``(2) the acquisition of the right-of-way or adjacent real 
     property interest--
       ``(A) is for a transportation or transportation-related 
     purpose;
       ``(B) will not cause significant adverse environmental 
     impact;
       ``(C) will not limit the choice of reasonable alternatives 
     for the proposed project or otherwise influence the decision 
     of the Secretary on any approval required for the proposed 
     project;
       ``(D) does not prevent the lead agency for the review 
     process from making an impartial decision as to whether to 
     accept an alternative that is being considered;
       ``(E) complies with other applicable Federal law, including 
     regulations;
       ``(F) will be acquired through negotiation and without the 
     threat of condemnation; and
       ``(G) will not result in the elimination or reduction of 
     benefits or assistance to a displaced person under the 
     Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition 
     Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) and title VI of 
     the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.).
       ``(b) Environmental Reviews.--
       ``(1) Completion of nepa review.--Before authorizing any 
     Federal funding for the acquisition of a real property 
     interest that is the subject of a grant or other funding 
     under this subtitle, the Secretary shall complete, if 
     required, the review process under the National Environmental 
     Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to 
     the acquisition.
       ``(2) Completion of section 106.--An acquisition of a real 
     property interest involving an historic site shall not occur 
     unless the section 106 process, if required, under the 
     National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 306108) is 
     complete.
       ``(3) Timing of acquisitions.--A real property interest 
     acquired under subsection (a) may not be developed in 
     anticipation of the proposed project until all required 
     environmental reviews for the project have been completed.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 
     241 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 24105 the following:

``24106. Advance acquisition.''.

     SEC. 35505. RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

       Section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(b) Opportunity To Comment.--'' before 
     ``The head of the Federal agency shall afford'' and indenting 
     accordingly;
       (2) in the matter before subsection (b), by inserting ``(a) 
     In General.--'' before ``The head of any Federal agency 
     having direct'' and indenting accordingly; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Exemption for Railroad Rights-of-Way.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network 
     Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a proposed 
     exemption of railroad rights-of-way from the review under 
     this chapter to the Council for its consideration, consistent 
     with the exemption for interstate highways approved on March 
     10, 2005 (70 Fed. Reg. 11,928).
       ``(2) Final exemption.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date that the Secretary submits the proposed exemption under 
     paragraph (1) to the Council, the Council shall issue a final 
     exemption of railroad rights-of-way from review under this 
     chapter, consistent with the exemption for interstate 
     highways approved on March 10, 2005 (70 Fed. Reg. 11,928).''.

     SEC. 35506. SAVINGS CLAUSE.

       Nothing in this title, or any amendment made by this title, 
     shall be construed as superceding, amending, or modifying the 
     National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
     seq.) or affect the responsibility of any Federal officer to 
     comply with or enforce any such statute.

     SEC. 35507. TRANSITION.

       Nothing in this title, or any amendment made by this title, 
     shall affect any existing environmental review process, 
     program, agreement, or funding arrangement approved by the 
     Secretary under title 49, United States Code, as that title 
     was in effect on the day preceding the date of enactment of 
     this subtitle.

                         Subtitle F--Financing

     SEC. 35601. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.

       (a) Short Title.--This subtitle may be cited as the 
     ``Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act''.
       (b) References to the Railroad Revitalization and 
     Regulatory Reform Act of 1976.--Except as otherwise expressly 
     provided, wherever in this subtitle an amendment or repeal is 
     expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a 
     section or other provision, the reference shall be considered 
     to be made to a section or other provision of the Railroad 
     Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, as amended 
     (45 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).

     SEC. 35602. DEFINITIONS.

       Section 501 (45 U.S.C. 821) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (10);
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs 
     (7) and (8), respectively;
       (3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
       ``(6) The term `investment-grade rating' means a rating of 
     BBB minus, Baa 3, bbb minus, BBB(low), or higher assigned by 
     a rating agency.'';
       (4) by inserting after paragraph (8), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(9) The term `master credit agreement' means an agreement 
     to make 1 or more direct loans or loan guarantees at future 
     dates for a program of related projects on terms acceptable 
     to the Secretary.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(11) The term `project obligation' means a note, bond, 
     debenture, or other debt obligation issued by a borrower in 
     connection with the financing of a project, other than a 
     direct loan or loan guarantee under this title.
       ``(12) The term `railroad' has the meaning given the term 
     `railroad carrier' in section 20102 of title 49, United 
     States Code.
       ``(13) The term `rating agency' means a credit rating 
     agency registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
     as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization 
     (as defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
     1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))).

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       ``(14) The term `substantial completion' means--
       ``(A) the opening of a project to passenger or freight 
     traffic; or
       ``(B) a comparable event, as determined by the Secretary 
     and specified in the direct loan.''.

     SEC. 35603. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.

       Section 502(a) (45 U.S.C. 822(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``one railroad; and'' and 
     inserting ``1 of the entities described in paragraph (1), 
     (2), (3), (4), or (6);''; and
       (2) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:
       ``(6) solely for the purpose of constructing a rail 
     connection between a plant or facility and a rail carrier, 
     limited option freight shippers that own or operate a plant 
     or other facility; and''.

     SEC. 35604. ELIGIBLE PURPOSES.

       Section 502(b)(1) (45 U.S.C. 822(b)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, and costs related 
     to these activities, including pre-construction costs'' after 
     ``shops'';
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``subparagraph (A); 
     or'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (C);'';
       (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting a semicolon; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) reimburse planning and design expenses relating to 
     projects described in subparagraph (A) or (C).''.

     SEC. 35605. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) Application Processing Procedures.--Section 502(i) (45 
     U.S.C. 822(i)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(i) Application Processing Procedures.--
       ``(1) Application status notices.--Not later than 30 days 
     after the date that the Secretary receives an application 
     under this section, the Secretary shall provide the applicant 
     written notice as to whether the application is complete or 
     incomplete.
       ``(2) Incomplete applications.--If the Secretary determines 
     that an application is incomplete, the Secretary shall--
       ``(A) provide the applicant with a description of all of 
     the specific information or material that is needed to 
     complete the application; and
       ``(B) allow the applicant to resubmit the information and 
     material described under subparagraph (A) to complete the 
     application.
       ``(3) Application approvals and disapprovals.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date 
     the Secretary notifies an applicant that an application is 
     complete under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide the 
     applicant written notice as to whether the Secretary has 
     approved or disapproved the application.
       ``(B) Actions by the office of management and budget.--In 
     order to enable compliance with the time limit under 
     subparagraph (A), the Office of Management and Budget shall 
     take any action required with respect to the application 
     within that 60-day period.
       ``(4) Expedited processing.--The Secretary shall implement 
     procedures and measures to economize the time and cost 
     involved in obtaining an approval or a disapproval of credit 
     assistance under this title.
       ``(5) Dashboard.--The Secretary shall post on the 
     Department of Transportation's public Web site a monthly 
     report that includes for each application--
       ``(A) the name of the applicant or applicants;
       ``(B) the location of the project;
       ``(C) a brief description of the project, including its 
     purpose;
       ``(D) the requested direct loan or loan guarantee amount;
       ``(E) the date on which the Secretary provided application 
     status notice under paragraph (1); and
       ``(F) the date that the Secretary provided notice of 
     approval or disapproval under paragraph (3).''.
       (b) Administration of Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees.--
     Section 503 (45 U.S.C. 823) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``, including a program guide and standard term 
     sheet and specific timetables.'';
       (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (l) as 
     subsections (d) through (m), respectively;
       (3) by striking ``(b) Assignment of Loan Guarantees.--'' 
     and inserting ``(c) Assignment of Loan Guarantees.--'';
       (4) in subsection (d), as redesignated--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) the modification cost has been covered under section 
     502(f).''; and
       (5) by amending subsection (l), as redesignated, to read as 
     follows:
       ``(l) Charges and Loan Servicing.--
       ``(1) Purposes.--The Secretary may collect and spend from 
     each applicant, obligor, or loan party a reasonable charge 
     for--
       ``(A) the cost of evaluating the application, amendments, 
     modifications, and waivers, including for evaluating project 
     viability, applicant creditworthiness, and the appraisal of 
     the value of the equipment or facilities for which the direct 
     loan or loan guarantee is sought, and for making necessary 
     determinations and findings;
       ``(B) the cost of award management and project management 
     oversight;
       ``(C) the cost of services from expert firms, including 
     counsel, and independent financial advisors to assist in the 
     underwriting, auditing, servicing, and exercise of rights 
     with respect to direct loans and loan guarantees; and
       ``(D) the cost of all other expenses incurred as a result 
     of a breach of any term or condition or any event of default 
     on a direct loan or loan guarantee.
       ``(2) Standards.--The Secretary may charge different 
     amounts under this subsection based on the different costs 
     incurred under paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Servicer.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may appoint a financial 
     entity to assist the Secretary in servicing a direct loan or 
     loan guarantee under this section.
       ``(B) Duties.--A servicer appointed under subparagraph (A) 
     shall act as the agent of the Secretary in serving a direct 
     loan or loan guarantee under this section.
       ``(C) Fees.--A servicer appointed under subparagraph (A) 
     shall receive a servicing fee from the obligor or other loan 
     party, subject to approval by the Secretary.
       ``(4) Safety and operations account.--Amounts collected 
     under this subsection shall--
       ``(A) be credited directly to the Safety and Operations 
     account of the Federal Railroad Administration; and
       ``(B) remain available until expended to pay for the costs 
     described in this subsection.''.

     SEC. 35606. LOAN TERMS AND REPAYMENT.

       (a) Prerequisites for Assistance.--Section 502(g)(1) (45 
     U.S.C. 822(g)(1)) is amended by striking ``35 years from the 
     date of its execution'' and inserting ``the lesser of 35 
     years after the date of substantial completion of the project 
     or the estimated useful life of the rail equipment or 
     facilities to be acquired, rehabilitated, improved, 
     developed, or established''.
       (b) Repayment Schedules.--Section 502(j) (45 U.S.C. 822(j)) 
     is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the sixth anniversary 
     date of the original loan disbursement'' and inserting ``5 
     years after the date of substantial completion''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Deferred payments.--
       ``(A) In general.--If at any time after the date of 
     substantial completion the project is unable to generate 
     sufficient revenues to pay the scheduled loan repayments of 
     principal and interest on the direct loan, the Secretary, 
     subject to subparagraph (B), may allow, for a maximum 
     aggregate time of 1 year over the duration of the direct 
     loan, the obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the 
     outstanding balance of the direct loan.
       ``(B) Interest.--A payment deferred under subparagraph (A) 
     shall--
       ``(i) continue to accrue interest under paragraph (2) until 
     the loan is fully repaid; and
       ``(ii) be scheduled to be amortized over the remaining term 
     of the loan.
       ``(4) Prepayments.--
       ``(A) Use of excess revenues.--Any excess revenues that 
     remain after satisfying scheduled debt service requirements 
     on the project obligations and direct loan and all deposit 
     requirements under the terms of any trust agreement, bond 
     resolution, or similar agreement securing project obligations 
     may be applied annually to prepay the direct loan without 
     penalty.
       ``(B) Use of proceeds of refinancing.--The direct loan may 
     be prepaid at any time without penalty from the proceeds of 
     refinancing from non-Federal funding sources.''.
       (c) Sale of Direct Loans.--Section 502 (45 U.S.C. 822) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(k) Sale of Direct Loans.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and as soon as 
     practicable after substantial completion of a project, the 
     Secretary, after notifying the obligor, may sell to another 
     entity or reoffer into the capital markets a direct loan for 
     the project if the Secretary determines that the sale or 
     reoffering has a high probability of being made on favorable 
     terms.
       ``(2) Consent of obligor.--In making a sale or reoffering 
     under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not change the 
     original terms and conditions of the secured loan without the 
     prior written consent of the obligor''.
       (d) Nonsubordination.--Section 502 (45 U.S.C. 822), as 
     amended in subsection (c), is further amended by adding at 
     the end the following:
       ``(l) Nonsubordination.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), 
     a direct loan shall not be subordinated to the claims of any 
     holder of project obligations in the event of bankruptcy, 
     insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.
       ``(2) Preexisting indentures.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may waive the requirement 
     under paragraph (1)

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     for a public agency borrower that is financing ongoing 
     capital programs and has outstanding senior bonds under a 
     preexisting indenture if--
       ``(i) the direct loan is rated in the A category or higher;
       ``(ii) the direct loan is secured and payable from pledged 
     revenues not affected by project performance, such as a tax-
     based revenue pledge or a system-backed pledge of project 
     revenues; and
       ``(iii) the program share, under this title, of eligible 
     project costs is 50 percent or less.
       ``(B) Limitation.--The Secretary may impose limitations for 
     the waiver of the nonsubordination requirement under this 
     paragraph if the Secretary determines that such limitations 
     would be in the financial interest of the Federal 
     Government.''.

     SEC. 35607. CREDIT RISK PREMIUMS.

       Section 502(f) (45 U.S.C. 822(f)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by amending the first sentence to 
     read as follows: ``In lieu of or in combination with 
     appropriations of budget authority to cover the costs of 
     direct loans and loan guarantees as required under section 
     504(b)(1) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 
     661c(b)(1)), including the cost of a modification thereof, 
     the Secretary may accept on behalf of an applicant for 
     assistance under this section a commitment from a non-Federal 
     source, including a State or local government or agency or 
     public benefit corporation or public authority thereof, to 
     fund in whole or in part credit risk premiums and 
     modification costs with respect to the loan that is the 
     subject of the application or modification.'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (B) by striking subparagraph (E); and
       (C) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E);
       (3) by striking paragraph (4);
       (4) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
       (5) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) Creditworthiness.--An applicant may propose and the 
     Secretary may accept as a basis for determining the amount of 
     the credit risk premium under paragraph (2) any of the 
     following in addition to the value of any tangible asset:
       ``(A) The net present value of a future stream of State or 
     local subsidy income or other dedicated revenues to secure 
     the direct loan or loan guarantee.
       ``(B) Adequate coverage requirements to ensure repayment, 
     on a non-recourse basis, from cash flows generated by the 
     project or any other dedicated revenue source, including--
       ``(i) tolls;
       ``(ii) user fees; or
       ``(iii) payments owing to the obligor under a public-
     private partnership.
       ``(C) An investment-grade rating on the direct loan or loan 
     guarantee, as applicable, except that if the total amount of 
     the direct loan or loan guarantee is greater than 
     $75,000,000, the applicant shall have an investment-grade 
     rating from at least 2 rating agencies on the direct loan or 
     loan guarantee.''; and
       (6) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking 
     ``amounts'' and inserting ``amounts (and in the case of a 
     modification, before the modification is executed), to the 
     extent appropriations are not available to the Secretary to 
     meet the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, including 
     costs of modifications thereof''.

     SEC. 35608. MASTER CREDIT AGREEMENTS.

       Section 502 (45 U.S.C. 822), as amended by subsections (c) 
     and (d) of section 35606 of this Act, is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(m) Master Credit Agreements.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to section 502(d) and paragraph 
     (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may enter into a master 
     credit agreement that is contingent on all of the conditions 
     for the provision of a direct loan or loan guarantee, as 
     applicable, under this title and other applicable 
     requirements being satisfied prior to the issuance of the 
     direct loan or loan guarantee.
       ``(2) Conditions.--Each master credit agreement shall--
       ``(A) establish the maximum amount and general terms and 
     conditions of each applicable direct loan or loan guarantee;
       ``(B) identify 1 or more dedicated non-Federal revenue 
     sources that will secure the repayment of each applicable 
     direct loan or loan guarantee;
       ``(C) provide for the obligation of funds for the direct 
     loans or loan guarantees contingent on and after all 
     requirements have been met for the projects subject to the 
     master credit agreement; and
       ``(D) provide 1 or more dates, as determined by the 
     Secretary, before which the master credit agreement results 
     in each of the direct loans or loan guarantees or in the 
     release of the master credit agreement.''.

     SEC. 35609. PRIORITIES AND CONDITIONS.

       (a) Priority Projects.--Section 502(c) (45 U.S.C. 822(c)) 
     is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including projects 
     for the installation of a positive train control system (as 
     defined in section 20157(i) of title 49, United States 
     Code)'' after ``public safety'';
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs 
     (3) and (2), respectively;
       (3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``or chapter 227 of 
     title 49'' after ``section 135 of title 23'';
       (4) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as 
     paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; and
       (5) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
       ``(6) improve railroad stations and passenger facilities 
     and increase transit-oriented development;''.
       (b) Conditions of Assistance.--Section 502(h) (45 U.S.C. 
     822(h)) is amended in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, if 
     applicable'' after ``project''.

     SEC. 35610. SAVINGS PROVISION.

       (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this 
     subtitle, and the amendments made by this subtitle, shall not 
     affect any direct loan (or direct loan obligation) or an 
     outstanding loan guarantee (or loan guarantee commitment) 
     that was in effect prior to the date of enactment of this 
     Act. Any such transaction entered into before the date of 
     enactment of this Act shall be administered until completion 
     under its terms as if this Act were not enacted.

       (b) Modification Costs.--At the discretion of the 
     Secretary, the authority to accept modification costs on 
     behalf of an applicant under section 502(f) of the Railroad 
     Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 
     822(f)), as amended by section 35607 of this Act, may apply 
     with respect to any direct loan (or direct loan obligation) 
     or an outstanding loan guarantee (or loan guarantee 
     commitment) that was in effect prior to the date of enactment 
     of this Act.

                 DIVISION D--FREIGHT AND MAJOR PROJECTS

                       TITLE XLI--FREIGHT POLICY

     SEC. 41001. ESTABLISHMENT OF FREIGHT CHAPTER.

       (a) Freight.--Subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after chapter 53 the following:

                         ``CHAPTER 54--FREIGHT

``5401. Definitions.
``5402. National multimodal freight policy.
``5403. National multimodal freight network.
``5404. National freight strategic plan.
``5405. State freight advisory committees.
``5406. State freight plans.
``5407. Transportation investment planning and data tools.
``5408. Savings provision.
``5409. Assistance for freight projects.

     ``Sec. 5401. Definitions

       ``In this chapter:
       ``(1) Economic competitiveness.--The term `economic 
     competitiveness' means the ability of the economy to 
     efficiently move freight and people, produce goods, and 
     deliver services, including--
       ``(A) reductions in the travel time of freight;
       ``(B) reductions in the congestion caused by the movement 
     of freight;
       ``(C) improvements to freight travel time reliability; and
       ``(D) reductions in freight transportation costs due to 
     congestion and insufficient infrastructure.
       ``(2) Freight.--The term `freight' means the commercial 
     transportation of cargo, including agricultural, 
     manufactured, retail, or other goods by vessel, vehicle, 
     pipeline, or rail.
       ``(3) Freight transportation modes.--The term `freight 
     transportation modes' means--
       ``(A) the infrastructure supporting any mode of 
     transportation that moves freight, including highways, ports, 
     waterways, rail facilities, and pipelines; and
       ``(B) any vehicles or equipment transporting goods on such 
     infrastructure.
       ``(4) National highway freight network.--The term `national 
     highway freight network' means the network established under 
     section 167 of title 23.
       ``(5) National multimodal freight network.--The term 
     `national multimodal freight network' means the network 
     established under section 5403.
       ``(6) National multimodal freight strategic plan.--The term 
     `national multimodal freight strategic plan' means the 
     strategic plan developed under section 5404.
       ``(7) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary 
     of Transportation.
       ``(8) State.--The term `State' means a State of the United 
     States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto 
     Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, 
     American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.''.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of 
     chapters for subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 53 
     the following:

``54. Freight...............................................5401''.....

     SEC. 41002. NATIONAL MULTIMODAL FREIGHT POLICY.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, 
     as added by section 41001, is amended by adding after section 
     5401 the following:

     ``Sec. 5402. National multimodal freight policy

       ``(a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States--

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       ``(1) to support investment to maintain and improve the 
     condition and performance of the national multimodal freight 
     network;
       ``(2) to ensure that the United States maximizes its 
     competitiveness in the global economy by increasing the 
     overall productivity and connectivity of the national freight 
     system; and
       ``(3) to pursue the goals described in subsection (b).
       ``(b) Goals.--The national multimodal freight policy has 
     the following goals:
       ``(1) To enhance the economic competitiveness of the United 
     States by investing in infrastructure improvements and 
     implementing operational improvements on the freight network 
     of the United States that achieve 1 or more of the following:
       ``(A) Strengthen the contribution of the national freight 
     network to the economic competitiveness of the United States.
       ``(B) Reduce congestion and relieve bottlenecks in the 
     freight transportation system.
       ``(C) Reduce the cost of freight transportation.
       ``(D) Improve the reliability of freight transportation.
       ``(E) Increase productivity, particularly for domestic 
     industries and businesses that create jobs.
       ``(2) To improve the safety, security, efficiency, and 
     resiliency of freight transportation in rural and urban 
     areas.
       ``(3) To improve the condition of the national freight 
     network.
       ``(4) To use advanced technology to improve the safety and 
     efficiency of the national freight network.
       ``(5) To incorporate concepts of performance, innovation, 
     competition, and accountability into the operation and 
     maintenance of the national freight network.
       ``(6) To improve the efficiency and productivity of the 
     national freight network.
       ``(7) To pursue these goals in a manner that is not 
     burdensome to State and local governments.
       ``(c) Strategies.--The United States may achieve the goals 
     described in subsection (b) by--
       ``(1) providing funding to maintain and improve freight 
     infrastructure facilities;
       ``(2) implementing appropriate safety, environmental, 
     energy and other transportation policies;
       ``(3) utilizing advanced technology and innovation;
       ``(4) promoting workforce development; and
       ``(5) using performance management activities.
       ``(d) Implementation.--The Under Secretary for Policy, who 
     shall be responsible for the oversight and implementation of 
     the national multimodal freight policy, shall--
       ``(1) assist with the coordination of modal freight 
     planning;
       ``(2) ensure consistent, expedited review of multimodal 
     freight projects;
       ``(3) review the project planning and approval processes at 
     each modal administration to identify modeling and metric 
     inconsistencies, approvals, and terminology differences that 
     could hamper multimodal project approval;
       ``(4) identify interagency data sharing opportunities to 
     promote freight planning and coordination;
       ``(5) identify multimodal efforts and connections;
       ``(6) designate the lead agency for multimodal freight 
     projects;
       ``(7) develop recommendations for State incentives for 
     multimodal planning efforts, which may include--
       ``(A) reducing the State cost share; or
       ``(B) expediting the review of agreements for multimodal or 
     freight specific projects;
       ``(8) explore opportunities within existing legal 
     authorities to reduce project delays by issuing categorical 
     exclusions or allowing self-certifications of right-of-way 
     acquisitions for freight projects; and
       ``(9) submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives that identifies required reports, statutory 
     requirements, and other limitations on efficient freight 
     project delivery that could be streamlined or 
     consolidated.''.

     SEC. 41003. NATIONAL MULTIMODAL FREIGHT NETWORK.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, 
     as amended by section 41002, is amended by adding after 
     section 5402 the following:

     ``Sec. 5403. National multimodal freight network

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a national 
     freight network, in accordance with this section--
       ``(1) to assist States in strategically directing resources 
     toward improved system performance for the efficient movement 
     of freight on transportation networks;
       ``(2) to inform freight transportation planning;
       ``(3) to assist in the prioritization of Federal 
     investment; and
       ``(4) to assess and support Federal investments to achieve 
     the national multimodal freight policy goals described in 
     section 5402(b) of this title and in section 150(b) of title 
     23.
       ``(b) Network Components.--The national multimodal freight 
     network established under this section shall consist of all 
     connectors, corridors, and facilities in all freight 
     transportation modes that are the most critical to the 
     current and future movement of freight, including the 
     national highway freight network, to achieve the national 
     multimodal freight policy goals described in section 5402(b) 
     of this title and in section 150(b) of title 23.
       ``(c) Initial Designation of Primary Freight System.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the DRIVE Act, the Secretary, after soliciting 
     input from stakeholders, including multimodal freight system 
     users, transport providers, metropolitan planning 
     organizations, local governments, ports, airports, railroads, 
     and States, through a public process to identify critical 
     freight facilities and corridors that are vital to achieve 
     the national multimodal freight policy goals described in 
     section 5402(b) of this title and in section 150(b) of title 
     23, and after providing notice and opportunity for comment on 
     a draft system, shall designate a primary freight system with 
     the goal of--
       ``(A) improving network and intermodal connectivity; and
       ``(B) using measurable data as part of the assessment of 
     the significance of freight movement, including the 
     consideration of points of origin, destination, and linking 
     components of domestic and international supply chains.
       ``(2) Factors.--In designating or redesignating a primary 
     freight system, the Secretary shall consider--
       ``(A) origins and destinations of freight movement within, 
     to, and from the United States;
       ``(B) volume, value, tonnage, and the strategic importance 
     of freight;
       ``(C) access to border crossings, airports, seaports, and 
     pipelines;
       ``(D) economic factors, including balance of trade;
       ``(E) access to major areas for manufacturing, agriculture, 
     or natural resources;
       ``(F) access to energy exploration, development, 
     installation, and production areas;
       ``(G) intermodal links and intersections that promote 
     connectivity;
       ``(H) freight choke points and other impediments 
     contributing to significant measurable congestion, delay in 
     freight movement, or inefficient modal connections;
       ``(I) impacts on all freight transportation modes and modes 
     that share significant freight infrastructure;
       ``(J) elements and transportation corridors identified by a 
     multi-State coalition, a State, a State advisory committee, 
     or a metropolitan planning organization, using national or 
     local data, as having critical freight importance to the 
     region;
       ``(K) intermodal connectors, major distribution centers, 
     inland intermodal facilities, and first- and last-mile 
     facilities;
       ``(L) the annual average daily truck traffic on principal 
     arterials; and
       ``(M) the significance of goods movement, including 
     consideration of global and domestic supply chains.
       ``(3) Requirements for designation.--A designation may be 
     made under this subsection if the freight transportation 
     facility or infrastructure being considered--
       ``(A) is in an urbanized area, regardless of population;
       ``(B) has been designated under subsection (d) as a 
     critical rural freight corridor;
       ``(C) connects an intermodal facility to--
       ``(i) the primary freight network; or
       ``(ii) an intermodal freight facility;
       ``(D)(i) is located within a corridor of a route on the 
     primary freight network; and
       ``(ii) provides an alternative option important to goods 
     movement;
       ``(E) serves a major freight generator, logistic center, 
     agricultural region, or manufacturing, warehouse, or 
     industrial land; or
       ``(F) is important to the movement of freight within a 
     State or metropolitan region, as determined by the State or 
     the metropolitan planning organization.
       ``(4) Considerations.--In designating or redesignating the 
     primary freight system under subsection (e), the Secretary 
     shall--
       ``(A) use, to the extent practicable, measurable data to 
     assess the significance of goods movement, including the 
     consideration of points of origin, destination, and linking 
     components of the United States global and domestic supply 
     chains;
       ``(B) consider--
       ``(i) the factors described in subsection (c)(2); and
       ``(ii) any changes in the economy or freight transportation 
     network demand; and
       ``(C) provide the States with an opportunity to submit 
     proposed designations in accordance with paragraph (5).
       ``(5) State input.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each State that proposes increased 
     designations on the primary freight system shall--
       ``(i) consider nominations for additional designations from 
     metropolitan planning organizations and State freight 
     advisory committees within the State;
       ``(ii) consider nominations for the additional designations 
     from owners and operators of port, rail, pipeline, and 
     airport facilities; and

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       ``(iii) ensure that additional designations are consistent 
     with the State Transportation Improvement Program or freight 
     plan.
       ``(B) Revisions.--States may revise routes certified under 
     section 4006 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
     Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-240; 105 Stat. 2148) 
     to conform with the designated freight system under this 
     section.
       ``(C) Submission and certification.--Each State shall 
     submit to the Secretary--
       ``(i) a list of the additional designations added under 
     this subsection; and
       ``(ii) certification that--

       ``(I) the State has satisfied the requirements under 
     subparagraph (A); and
       ``(II) the designations referred to in clause (i) address 
     the factors for redesignation described in subsection (c)(3).

       ``(d) Critical Rural Freight Corridors.--A State may 
     designate freight transportation infrastructure or facilities 
     within the borders of the State as a critical rural freight 
     corridor if the public road or facility--
       ``(1) is a rural principal arterial roadway or facility;
       ``(2) provides access or service to energy exploration, 
     development, installation, or production areas;
       ``(3) provides access or service to--
       ``(A) a grain elevator;
       ``(B) an agricultural facility;
       ``(C) a mining facility;
       ``(D) a forestry facility; or
       ``(E) an intermodal facility;
       ``(4) connects to an international port of entry;
       ``(5) provides access to significant air, rail, water, or 
     other freight facilities in the State; or
       ``(6) has been determined by the State to be vital to 
     improving the efficient movement of freight of importance to 
     the economy of the State.
       ``(e) Redesignation of Primary Freight System.--Beginning 
     on the date that is 5 years after the initial designation 
     under subsection (c), and every 5 years thereafter, the 
     Secretary, using the designation factors described in 
     subsection (c)(3), shall redesignate the primary freight 
     system.''.

                          TITLE XLII--PLANNING

     SEC. 42001. NATIONAL FREIGHT STRATEGIC PLAN.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code 
     (as amended by title XLI), is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

     ``Sec. 5404. National freight strategic plan

       ``(a) Initial Development of National Freight Strategic 
     Plan.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of 
     the DRIVE Act, the Secretary, in consultation with State 
     departments of transportation, metropolitan planning 
     organizations, and other appropriate public and private 
     transportation stakeholders, shall develop, after providing 
     opportunity for notice and comment on a draft national 
     freight strategic plan, and post on the public website of the 
     Department of Transportation a national freight strategic 
     plan that includes--
       ``(1) an assessment of the condition and performance of the 
     national multimodal freight network;
       ``(2) an identification of bottlenecks on the national 
     multimodal freight network that create significant freight 
     congestion based on a quantitative methodology developed by 
     the Secretary, which shall, at a minimum, include--
       ``(A) information from the Freight Analysis Framework of 
     the Federal Highway Administration; and
       ``(B) to the maximum extent practicable, an estimate of the 
     cost of addressing each bottleneck and any operational 
     improvements that could be implemented;
       ``(3) a forecast of freight volumes, based on the most 
     recent data available, for--
       ``(A) the 5-year period beginning in the year during which 
     the plan is issued; and
       ``(B) if practicable, for the 10- and 20-year period 
     beginning in the year during which the plan is issued;
       ``(4) an identification of major trade gateways and 
     national freight corridors that connect major economic 
     corridors, population centers, trade gateways, and other 
     major freight generators for current and forecasted traffic 
     and freight volumes, the identification of which shall be 
     revised, as appropriate, in subsequent plans;
       ``(5) an assessment of statutory, regulatory, 
     technological, institutional, financial, and other barriers 
     to improved freight transportation performance (including 
     opportunities for overcoming the barriers);
       ``(6) an identification of routes providing access to 
     energy exploration, development, installation, or production 
     areas;
       ``(7) routes for providing access to major areas for 
     manufacturing, agriculture, or natural resources;
       ``(8) best practices for improving the performance of the 
     national freight network;
       ``(9) best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight 
     movement on communities;
       ``(10) a process for addressing multistate projects and 
     encouraging jurisdictions to collaborate on multistate 
     projects;
       ``(11) identification of locations or areas with congestion 
     involving freight traffic, and strategies to address those 
     issues;
       ``(12) strategies to improve freight intermodal 
     connectivity; and
       ``(13) best practices for improving the performance of the 
     national multimodal freight network and rural and urban 
     access to critical freight corridors.
       ``(b) Updates to National Freight Strategic Plan.--Not 
     later than 5 years after the date of completion of the first 
     national multimodal freight strategic plan under subsection 
     (a) and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall update 
     and repost on the public website of the Department of 
     Transportation a revised national freight strategic plan.''.

     SEC. 42002. STATE FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEES.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code 
     (as amended by section 42001), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 5405. State freight advisory committees

       ``(a) In General.--Each State shall establish a freight 
     advisory committee consisting of a representative cross-
     section of public and private sector freight stakeholders, 
     including representatives of ports, third party logistics 
     providers, shippers, carriers, freight-related associations, 
     the freight industry workforce, the transportation department 
     of the State, and local governments.
       ``(b) Role of Committee.--A freight advisory committee of a 
     State described in subsection (a) shall--
       ``(1) advise the State on freight-related priorities, 
     issues, projects, and funding needs;
       ``(2) serve as a forum for discussion for State 
     transportation decisions affecting freight mobility;
       ``(3) communicate and coordinate regional priorities with 
     other organizations;
       ``(4) promote the sharing of information between the 
     private and public sectors on freight issues; and
       ``(5) participate in the development of the freight plan of 
     the State described in section 5406.''.

     SEC. 42003. STATE FREIGHT PLANS.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code 
     (as amended by section 42002), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 5406. State freight plans

       ``(a) In General.--Each State shall develop a freight plan 
     that provides a comprehensive plan for the immediate and 
     long-range planning activities and investments of the State 
     with respect to freight.
       ``(b) Plan Contents.--A freight plan described in 
     subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum--
       ``(1) an identification of significant freight system 
     trends, needs, and issues with respect to the State;
       ``(2) a description of the freight policies, strategies, 
     and performance measures that will guide the freight-related 
     transportation investment decisions of the State;
       ``(3) when applicable, a listing of critical rural and 
     urban freight corridors designated within the State under 
     section 5403 of this title or section 167 of title 23;
       ``(4) a description of how the plan will improve the 
     ability of the State to meet the national freight goals 
     established under section 5402(b) of this title and section 
     150(b) of title 23;
       ``(5) a description of how innovative technologies and 
     operational strategies, including freight intelligent 
     transportation systems, that improve the safety and 
     efficiency of freight movement, were considered;
       ``(6) in the case of roadways on which travel by heavy 
     vehicles (including mining, agricultural, energy cargo or 
     equipment, and timber vehicles) is projected to substantially 
     deteriorate the condition of roadways, a description of 
     improvements that may be required to reduce or impede the 
     deterioration;
       ``(7) an inventory of facilities with freight mobility 
     issues, such as bottlenecks, within the State, and where the 
     facilities are State owned or operated, a description of the 
     strategies the State is employing to address those freight 
     mobility issues;
       ``(8) consideration of any significant congestion or delay 
     caused by freight movements and any strategies to mitigate 
     that congestion or delay; and
       ``(9) a freight investment plan that, subject to subsection 
     (c)(2), includes a list of priority projects and describes 
     how funds made available to carry out section 167 of title 23 
     would be invested and matched.
       ``(c) Relationship to Long-range Plan.--
       ``(1) Incorporation.--A State freight plan described in 
     subsection (a) may be developed separately from or 
     incorporated into the statewide strategic long-range 
     transportation plan required by section 135 of title 23.
       ``(2) Fiscal constraint.--The freight investment plan 
     component of a freight plan shall include a project, or an 
     identified phase of a project, only if funding for completion 
     of the project can reasonably be anticipated to be available 
     for the project within the time period identified in the 
     freight investment plan.
       ``(d) Planning Period.--The freight plan shall address a 5-
     year forecast period.
       ``(e) Updates.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State shall update the freight plan 
     not less frequently than once every 5 years.
       ``(2) Freight investment plan.--A State may update the 
     freight investment plan more frequently than is required 
     under paragraph (1).''.

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     SEC. 42004. FREIGHT DATA AND TOOLS.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code 
     (as amended by section 42003), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 5407. Transportation investment data and planning 
       tools

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the DRIVE Act, the Secretary shall--
       ``(1) begin development of new tools and improvement of 
     existing tools to support an outcome-oriented, performance-
     based approach to evaluate proposed freight-related and other 
     transportation projects, including--
       ``(A) methodologies for systematic analysis of benefits and 
     costs on a national or regional basis;
       ``(B) tools for ensuring that the evaluation of freight-
     related and other transportation projects could consider 
     safety, economic competitiveness, urban and rural access, 
     environmental sustainability, and system condition in the 
     project selection process;
       ``(C) improved methods for data collection and trend 
     analysis;
       ``(D) encouragement of public-private partnerships to carry 
     out data sharing activities while maintaining the 
     confidentiality of all proprietary data; and
       ``(E) other tools to assist in effective transportation 
     planning;
       ``(2) identify transportation-related model data elements 
     to support a broad range of evaluation methods and techniques 
     to assist in making transportation investment decisions; and
       ``(3) at a minimum, in consultation with other relevant 
     Federal agencies, consider any improvements to existing 
     freight flow data collection efforts that could reduce 
     identified freight data gaps and deficiencies and help 
     improve forecasts of freight transportation demand.
       ``(b) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with 
     Federal, State, and other stakeholders to develop, improve, 
     and implement the tools and collect the data described in 
     subsection (a).''.

     SEC. 42005. SAVINGS PROVISION.

       Chapter 54 of subtitle III of title 49, United States Code 
     (as amended by section 42004), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 5408. Savings provision

       ``Nothing in this chapter provides additional authority to 
     regulate or direct private activity on freight networks 
     designated by this chapter.''.

                  TITLE XLIII--FORMULA FREIGHT PROGRAM

     SEC. 43001. NATIONAL HIGHWAY FREIGHT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 167 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 167. National highway freight program
       ``(a) Establishment.--
       ``(1) In general.--It is the policy of the United States to 
     improve the condition and performance of the national highway 
     freight network to ensure that the national freight network 
     provides the foundation for the United States to compete in 
     the global economy and achieve each goal described in 
     subsection (b).
       ``(2) Establishment.--In support of the goals described in 
     subsection (b), the Federal Highway Administrator (referred 
     to in this section as the `Administrator') shall establish a 
     national highway freight program in accordance with this 
     section to improve the efficient movement of freight on the 
     national highway freight network.
       ``(b) Goals.--The goals of the national highway freight 
     program are--
       ``(1) to invest in infrastructure improvements and to 
     implement operational improvements on the highways of the 
     United States that--
       ``(A) strengthen the contribution of the national highway 
     freight network to the economic competitiveness of the United 
     States;
       ``(B) reduce congestion and relieve bottlenecks in the 
     freight transportation system;
       ``(C) reduce the cost of freight transportation;
       ``(D) improve the reliability of freight transportation; 
     and
       ``(E) increase productivity, particularly for domestic 
     industries and businesses that create high-value jobs;
       ``(2) to improve the safety, security, efficiency, and 
     resiliency of freight transportation in rural and urban 
     areas;
       ``(3) to improve the state of good repair of the national 
     highway freight network;
       ``(4) to use advanced technology to improve the safety and 
     efficiency of the national highway freight network;
       ``(5) to incorporate concepts of performance, innovation, 
     competition, and accountability into the operation and 
     maintenance of the national highway freight network;
       ``(6) to improve the efficiency and productivity of the 
     national highway freight network; and
       ``(7) to reduce the environmental impacts of freight 
     movement.
       ``(c) Establishment of a National Highway Freight 
     Network.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall establish a 
     national highway freight network in accordance with this 
     section to assist States in strategically directing resources 
     toward improved system performance for efficient movement of 
     freight on highways.
       ``(2) Network components.--The national highway freight 
     network shall consist of--
       ``(A) the primary highway freight system, as designated 
     under subsection (d);
       ``(B) critical rural freight corridors established under 
     subsection (e);
       ``(C) critical urban freight corridors established under 
     subsection (f); and
       ``(D) the portions of the Interstate System not designated 
     as part of the primary highway freight system, including 
     designated future Interstate System routes as of the date of 
     enactment of the DRIVE Act.
       ``(d) Designation and Redesignation of the Primary Highway 
     Freight System.--
       ``(1) Initial designation of primary highway freight 
     system.--The initial designation of the primary highway 
     freight system shall be--
       ``(A) the network designated by the Secretary under section 
     167(d) of title 23, United States Code, as in effect on the 
     day before the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act; and
       ``(B) all National Highway System freight intermodal 
     connectors.
       ``(2) Redesignation of primary highway freight system.--
       ``(A) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year 
     after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act and every 5 
     years thereafter, using the designation factors described in 
     subparagraph (E), the Administrator shall redesignate the 
     primary highway freight system (including any additional 
     mileage added to the primary highway freight system under 
     this paragraph as of the date on which the redesignation 
     process is effective).
       ``(B) Mileage.--
       ``(i) First redesignation.--In redesignating the primary 
     highway freight system on the date that is 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of the DRIVE Act, the Administrator shall 
     limit the system to 30,000 centerline miles, without regard 
     to the connectivity of the primary highway freight system.
       ``(ii) Subsequent redesignations.--Each redesignation after 
     the redesignation described in clause (i), the Administrator 
     may increase the primary highway freight system by up to 5 
     percent of the total mileage of the system, without regard to 
     the connectivity of the primary highway freight system.
       ``(C) Considerations.--
       ``(i) In general.--In redesignating the primary highway 
     freight system, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
     Administrator shall use measurable data to assess the 
     significance of goods movement, including consideration of 
     points of origin, destination, and linking components of the 
     United States global and domestic supply chains.
       ``(ii) Intermodal connectors.--In redesignating the primary 
     highway freight system, the Administrator shall include all 
     National Highway System freight intermodal connectors.
       ``(D) Input.--In addition to the process provided to State 
     freight advisory committees under paragraph (3), in 
     redesignating the primary highway freight system, the 
     Administrator shall provide an opportunity for State freight 
     advisory committees to submit additional miles for 
     consideration.
       ``(E) Factors for redesignation.--In redesignating the 
     primary highway freight system, the Administrator shall 
     consider--
       ``(i) the origins and destinations of freight movement in, 
     to, and from the United States;
       ``(ii) land and water ports of entry;
       ``(iii) access to energy exploration, development, 
     installation, or production areas;
       ``(iv) proximity of access to other freight intermodal 
     facilities, including rail, air, water, and pipelines;
       ``(v) the total freight tonnage and value moved via 
     highways;
       ``(vi) significant freight bottlenecks, as identified by 
     the Administrator;
       ``(vii) the annual average daily truck traffic on principal 
     arterials; and
       ``(viii) the significance of goods movement on principal 
     arterials, including consideration of global and domestic 
     supply chains.
       ``(3) State flexibility for additional miles on primary 
     highway freight system.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after each 
     redesignation conducted by the Administrator under paragraph 
     (2), each State, under the advisement of the State freight 
     advisory committee, as developed and carried out in 
     accordance with subsection (l), may increase the number of 
     miles designated as part of the primary highway freight 
     system in that State by not more than 10 percent of the miles 
     designated in that State under this subsection if the 
     additional miles--
       ``(i) close gaps between primary highway freight system 
     segments;
       ``(ii) establish connections of the primary highway freight 
     system critical to the efficient movement of goods, including 
     ports, international border crossings, airports, intermodal 
     facilities, logistics centers, warehouses, and agricultural 
     facilities; or
       ``(iii) designate critical emerging freight routes.
       ``(B) Considerations.--Each State, under the advisement of 
     the State freight advisory committee that increases the 
     number of miles on the primary highway freight system under 
     subparagraph (A) shall--

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       ``(i) consider nominations for the additional miles from 
     metropolitan planning organizations within the State;
       ``(ii) ensure that the additional miles are consistent with 
     the freight plan of the State; and
       ``(iii) review the primary highway freight system of the 
     State designated under paragraph (1) and redesignate miles in 
     a manner that is consistent with paragraph (2).
       ``(C) Submission.--Each State, under the advisement of the 
     State freight advisory committee shall--
       ``(i) submit to the Administrator a list of the additional 
     miles added under this subsection; and
       ``(ii) certify that--

       ``(I) the additional miles meet the requirements of 
     subparagraph (A); and
       ``(II) the State, under the advisement of the State freight 
     advisory committee, has satisfied the requirements of 
     subparagraph (B).

       ``(e) Critical Rural Freight Corridors.--A State may 
     designate a public road within the borders of the State as a 
     critical rural freight corridor if the public road--
       ``(1) is a rural principal arterial roadway and has a 
     minimum of 25 percent of the annual average daily traffic of 
     the road measured in passenger vehicle equivalent units from 
     trucks (Federal Highway Administration vehicle class 8 to 
     13);
       ``(2) provides access to energy exploration, development, 
     installation, or production areas;
       ``(3) connects the primary highway freight system, a 
     roadway described in paragraph (1) or (2), or the Interstate 
     System to facilities that handle more than--
       ``(A) 50,000 20-foot equivalent units per year; or
       ``(B) 500,000 tons per year of bulk commodities;
       ``(4) provides access to--
       ``(A) a grain elevator;
       ``(B) an agricultural facility;
       ``(C) a mining facility;
       ``(D) a forestry facility; or
       ``(E) an intermodal facility;
       ``(5) connects to an international port of entry;
       ``(6) provides access to significant air, rail, water, or 
     other freight facilities in the State; or
       ``(7) is, in the determination of the State, vital to 
     improving the efficient movement of freight of importance to 
     the economy of the State.
       ``(f) Critical Urban Freight Corridors.--
       ``(1) Urbanized area with population of 500,000 or more.--
     In an urbanized area with a population of 500,000 or more 
     individuals, the representative metropolitan planning 
     organization, in consultation with the State, may designate a 
     public road within the borders of that area of the State as a 
     critical urban freight corridor.
       ``(2) Urbanized area with a population less than 500,000.--
     In an urbanized area with a population of less than 500,000 
     individuals, the State, in consultation with the 
     representative metropolitan planning organization, may 
     designate a public road within the borders of that area of 
     the State as a critical urban freight corridor.
       ``(3) Requirements for designation.--A designation may be 
     made under paragraphs (1) or (2) if the public road--
       ``(A) is in an urbanized area, regardless of population; 
     and
       ``(B)(i) connects an intermodal facility to--
       ``(I) the primary highway freight network;
       ``(II) the Interstate System; or
       ``(III) an intermodal freight facility;
       ``(ii) is located within a corridor of a route on the 
     primary highway freight network and provides an alternative 
     highway option important to goods movement;
       ``(iii) serves a major freight generator, logistic center, 
     or manufacturing and warehouse industrial land; or
       ``(iv) is important to the movement of freight within the 
     region, as determined by the metropolitan planning 
     organization or the State.
       ``(g) Designation and Certification.--
       ``(1) Designation.--States and metropolitan planning 
     organizations may designate corridors under subsections (e) 
     and (f) and submit the designated corridors to the 
     Administrator on a rolling basis.
       ``(2) Certification.--Each State or metropolitan planning 
     organization that designates a corridor under subsection (e) 
     or (f) shall certify to the Administrator that the designated 
     corridor meets the requirements of the applicable subsection.
       ``(h) Highway Freight Transportation Conditions and 
     Performance Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date 
     of enactment of the DRIVE Act and biennially thereafter, the 
     Administrator shall prepare and submit to Congress a report 
     that describes the conditions and performance of the national 
     highway freight network in the United States.
       ``(i) Use of Apportioned Funds.--
       ``(1) In general.--A State shall obligate funds apportioned 
     to the State under section 104(b)(5) to improve the movement 
     of freight on the national highway freight network.
       ``(2) Formula.--The Administrator shall calculate for each 
     State the proportion that--
       ``(A) the total mileage in the State designated as part of 
     the primary highway freight system; bears to
       ``(B) the total mileage of the primary highway freight 
     system in all States.
       ``(3) Use of funds.--
       ``(A) States with high primary highway freight system 
     mileage.--If the proportion of a State under paragraph (2) is 
     greater than or equal to 3 percent, the State may obligate 
     funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(5) for 
     projects on--
       ``(i) the primary highway freight system;
       ``(ii) critical rural freight corridors; and
       ``(iii) critical urban freight corridors.
       ``(B) States with low primary highway freight system 
     mileage.--If the proportion of a State under paragraph (2) is 
     less than 3 percent, the State may obligate funds apportioned 
     to the State under section 104(b)(5) for projects on any 
     component of the national highway freight network.
       ``(4) Freight planning.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of law, effective beginning 2 years after the date 
     of enactment of the DRIVE Act, a State may not obligate funds 
     apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(5) unless the 
     State has--
       ``(A) established a freight advisory committee in 
     accordance with section 5405 of title 49; and
       ``(B) developed a freight plan in accordance with section 
     5406 of title 49, except that the multimodal component of the 
     plan may be incomplete before an obligation may be made under 
     this section.
       ``(5) Eligibility.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in this subsection, 
     for a project to be eligible for funding under this section 
     the project shall--
       ``(i) contribute to the efficient movement of freight on 
     the national highway freight network; and
       ``(ii) be consistent with a freight investment plan 
     included in a freight plan of the State that is in effect.
       ``(B) Other projects.--A State may obligate not more than 
     10 percent of the total apportionment of the State under 
     section 104(b)(5) for projects--
       ``(i) within the boundaries of public and private freight 
     rail, water facilities (including ports), and intermodal 
     facilities; and
       ``(ii) that provide surface transportation infrastructure 
     necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange, 
     transfer, and access into and out of the facility.
       ``(C) Eligible projects.--Funds apportioned to the State 
     under section 104(b)(5) for the national highway freight 
     program may be obligated to carry out 1 or more of the 
     following:
       ``(i) Development phase activities, including planning, 
     feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental 
     review, preliminary engineering and design work, and other 
     preconstruction activities.
       ``(ii) Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, 
     acquisition of real property (including land relating to the 
     project and improvements to land), construction 
     contingencies, acquisition of equipment, and operational 
     improvements directly relating to improving system 
     performance.
       ``(iii) Intelligent transportation systems and other 
     technology to improve the flow of freight, including 
     intelligent freight transportation systems.
       ``(iv) Efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of 
     freight movement.
       ``(v) Environmental and community mitigation of freight 
     movement.
       ``(vi) Railway-highway grade separation.
       ``(vii) Geometric improvements to interchanges and ramps.
       ``(viii) Truck-only lanes.
       ``(ix) Climbing and runaway truck lanes.
       ``(x) Adding or widening of shoulders.
       ``(xi) Truck parking facilities eligible for funding under 
     section 1401 of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 137 note; Public Law 112-
     141).
       ``(xii) Real-time traffic, truck parking, roadway 
     condition, and multimodal transportation information systems.
       ``(xiii) Electronic screening and credentialing systems for 
     vehicles, including weigh-in-motion truck inspection 
     technologies.
       ``(xiv) Traffic signal optimization, including synchronized 
     and adaptive signals.
       ``(xv) Work zone management and information systems.
       ``(xvi) Highway ramp metering.
       ``(xvii) Electronic cargo and border security technologies 
     that improve truck freight movement.
       ``(xviii) Intelligent transportation systems that would 
     increase truck freight efficiencies inside the boundaries of 
     intermodal facilities.
       ``(xix) Additional road capacity to address highway freight 
     bottlenecks.
       ``(xx) A highway project, other than a project described in 
     clauses (i) through (xix), to improve the flow of freight on 
     the national highway freight network.
       ``(xxi) Any other surface transportation project to improve 
     the flow of freight into and out of a facility described in 
     subparagraph (B).
       ``(6) Other eligible costs.--In addition to the eligible 
     projects identified in paragraph (5), a State may use funds 
     apportioned under section 104(b)(5) for--
       ``(A) carrying out diesel retrofit or alternative fuel 
     projects under section 149 for class 8 vehicles; and

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       ``(B) the necessary costs of--
       ``(i) conducting analyses and data collection related to 
     the national highway freight program;
       ``(ii) developing and updating performance targets to carry 
     out this section; and
       ``(iii) reporting to the Administrator to comply with 
     section 150.
       ``(7) Applicability of planning requirements.--Programming 
     and expenditure of funds for projects under this section 
     shall be consistent with the requirements of sections 134 and 
     135.
       ``(j) State Performance Targets.--If the Administrator 
     determines that a State has not met or made significant 
     progress toward meeting the performance targets related to 
     freight movement of the State established under section 
     150(d) by the date that is 2 years after the date of the 
     establishment of the performance targets, until the date on 
     which the Administrator determines that the State has met or 
     has made significant progress towards meeting the performance 
     targets, the State shall submit to the Administrator, on a 
     biennial basis, a freight performance improvement plan that 
     includes--
       ``(1) an identification of significant freight system 
     trends, needs, and issues within the State;
       ``(2) a description of the freight policies and strategies 
     that will guide the freight-related transportation 
     investments of the State;
       ``(3) an inventory of freight bottlenecks within the State 
     and a description of the ways in which the State is 
     allocating the national highway freight program funds to 
     improve those bottlenecks; and
       ``(4) a description of the actions the State will undertake 
     to meet the performance targets of the State.
       ``(k) Study of Multimodal Projects.--Not later than 2 years 
     after the date of enactment of the DRIVE Act, the 
     Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that 
     contains--
       ``(1) a study of freight projects identified in State 
     freight plans under section 5406 of title 49; and
       ``(2) an evaluation of multimodal freight projects included 
     in the State freight plans, or otherwise identified by 
     States, that are subject to the limitation of funding for 
     such projects under this section.
       ``(l) State Freight Advisory Committees.--A State freight 
     advisory committee shall be carried out as described in 
     section 5405 of title 49.
       ``(m) State Freight Plans.--A State freight plan shall be 
     carried out as described in section 5406 of title 49.
       ``(n) Intelligent Freight Transportation System.--
       ``(1) Definition of intelligent freight transportation 
     system.--In this section, the term `intelligent freight 
     transportation system' means--
       ``(A) an innovative or intelligent technological 
     transportation system, infrastructure, or facilities, 
     including electronic roads, driverless trucks, elevated 
     freight transportation facilities, and other intelligent 
     freight transportation systems; and
       ``(B) a communications or information processing system 
     used singly or in combination for dedicated intelligent 
     freight lanes and conveyances that improve the efficiency, 
     security, or safety of freight on the Federal-aid highway 
     system or that operate to convey freight or improve existing 
     freight movements.
       ``(2) Location.--An intelligent freight transportation 
     system shall be located--
       ``(A)(i) along existing Federal-aid highways; or
       ``(ii) in a manner that connects ports-of-entry to existing 
     Federal-aid highways; and
       ``(B) in proximity to, or within, an existing right-of-way 
     on a Federal-aid highway.
       ``(3) Operating standards.--The Administrator of the 
     Federal Highway Administration shall determine the need for 
     establishing operating standards for intelligent freight 
     transportation systems.
       ``(o) Treatment of Freight Projects.--Notwithstanding any 
     other provision of law, a freight project carried out under 
     this section shall be treated as if the project were on a 
     Federal-aid highway.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``167. National highway freight program.''

       (2) Sections 1116, 1117, and 1118 of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 167 
     note; Public Law 112-141) are repealed.

                           TITLE XLIV--GRANTS

     SEC. 44001. PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS; ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) In General.--The purpose of the grants described in the 
     amendments made by section 44002 is to assist in funding 
     critical high-cost transportation infrastructure projects 
     that--
       (1) are difficult to complete with existing Federal, State, 
     local, and private funds; and
       (2) will achieve 1 or more of--
       (A) generation of national or regional economic benefits 
     and an increase in the global economic competitiveness of the 
     United States;
       (B) reduction of congestion and the impacts of congestion;
       (C) improvement of facilities vital to agriculture, 
     manufacturing, or national energy security;
       (D) improvement of the efficiency, reliability, and 
     affordability of the movement of freight;
       (E) improvement of transportation safety;
       (F) improvement of existing and designated future 
     Interstate System routes; or
       (G) improvement of the movement of people through improving 
     rural connectivity and metropolitan accessibility.
       (b) Definitions.--In this section and for purposes of the 
     grant programs established under the amendments made by 
     section 44002:
       (1) Eligible applicant.--The term ``eligible applicant'' 
     means--
       (A) a State (or a group of States);
       (B) a local government (or a group of local governments);
       (C) a tribal government (or a consortium of tribal 
     governments);
       (D) a transit agency (or a group of transit agencies);
       (E) a special purpose district or a public authority with a 
     transportation function;
       (F) a port authority (or a group of port authorities);
       (G) a political subdivision of a State or local government;
       (H) a Federal land management agency, jointly with the 
     applicable State; or
       (I) a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities 
     described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).
       (2) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means an area that 
     is outside of an urbanized area with a population greater 
     than 150,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the 
     Census.
       (3) Rural state.--The term ``rural State'' means a State 
     that has a population density of 80 or fewer persons per 
     square mile, based on the most recent decennial census.
       (c) Applications.--
       (1) In general.--An eligible applicant shall submit to the 
     Secretary or the Federal Highway Administrator (referred to 
     in this section as the ``Administrator''), as appropriate, an 
     application in such form and containing such information as 
     the Secretary or Administrator, as appropriate, determines 
     necessary, including the total amount of the grant requested.
       (2) Contents.--Each application submitted under this 
     paragraph shall include data on the most recent system 
     performance, to the extent practicable, and estimated system 
     improvements that will result from completion of the eligible 
     project, including projections for improvements 5 and 10 
     years after completion of the project.
       (3) Resubmission of applications.--An eligible applicant 
     whose project is not selected may resubmit an application in 
     a subsequent solicitation with an addendum indicating changes 
     to the project application.
       (d) Accountability Measures.--The Secretary and the 
     Administrator shall establish accountability measures for the 
     management of the grants described in this section--
       (1) to establish clear procedures for addressing late-
     arriving applications;
       (2) to publicly communicate decisions to accept or reject 
     applications; and
       (3) to document major decisions in the application 
     evaluation and project selection process through a decision 
     memorandum or similar mechanism that provides a clear 
     rationale for decisions.
       (e) Geographic Distribution.--In awarding grants, the 
     Secretary or Administrator, as appropriate, shall take 
     measures to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable--
       (1) an equitable geographic distribution of amounts; and
       (2) an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of rural 
     and urban communities.
       (f) Reports.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary or the Administrator, as 
     appropriate, shall make available on the website of the 
     Department at the end of each fiscal year an annual report 
     that lists each project for which a grant has been provided 
     under this section during that fiscal year.
       (2) Comptroller general.--
       (A) Assessment.--The Comptroller General of the United 
     States shall conduct an assessment of the administrative 
     establishment, solicitation, selection, and justification 
     process with respect to the funding of grants described in 
     this title.
       (B) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the initial 
     awarding of grants described in this section, the Comptroller 
     General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives a report that describes--
       (i) the adequacy and fairness of the process by which each 
     project was selected, if applicable;
       (ii) the justification and criteria used for the selection 
     of each project, if applicable.

     SEC. 44002. GRANTS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 171. Assistance for major projects program

       ``(a) Purpose of Program.--The purpose of the assistance 
     for major projects program

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     shall be the purpose described in section 44001 of the DRIVE 
     Act.
       ``(b) Definitions.--In this section--
       ``(1) the terms defined in section 44001 of the DRIVE Act 
     shall apply; and
       ``(2) the following definitions shall apply:
       ``(A) Administrator.--The term `Administrator' means the 
     Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
       ``(B) Eligible project.--
       ``(i) In general.--The term `eligible project' means a 
     surface transportation project, or a program of integrated 
     surface transportation projects closely related in the 
     function the projects perform, that--

       ``(I) is a capital project that is eligible for Federal 
     financial assistance under--

       ``(aa) this title; or
       ``(bb) chapter 53 of title 49; and

       ``(II) except as provided in clause (ii), has eligible 
     project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or 
     exceed the lesser of--

       ``(aa) $350,000,000; and
       ``(bb)(AA) for a project located in a single State, 25 
     percent of the amount of Federal-aid highway funds 
     apportioned to the State for the most recently completed 
     fiscal year;
       ``(BB) for a project located in a single rural State with a 
     population density of 80 or fewer persons per square mile 
     based on the most recent decennial census, 10 percent of the 
     amount of Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the State 
     for the most recently completed fiscal year; or
       ``(CC) for a project located in more than 1 State, 75 
     percent of the amount of Federal-aid highway funds 
     apportioned to the participating State that has the largest 
     apportionment for the most recently completed fiscal year.
       ``(ii) Federal land transportation facility.--In the case 
     of a Federal land transportation facility, the term `eligible 
     project' means a Federal land transportation facility that 
     has eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to 
     equal or exceed $150,000,000.
       ``(C) Eligible project costs.--The term `eligible project 
     costs' means the costs of--
       ``(i) development phase activities, including planning, 
     feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental 
     review, preliminary engineering and design work, and other 
     preconstruction activities; and
       ``(ii) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and 
     acquisition of real property (including land related to the 
     project and improvements to land), environmental mitigation, 
     construction contingencies, acquisition of equipment directly 
     related to improving system performance, and operational 
     improvements.
       ``(c) Establishment of Program.--The Administrator shall 
     establish a program in accordance with this section to 
     provide grants for projects that will have a significant 
     impact on a region or the Nation.
       ``(d) Solicitations and Applications.--
       ``(1) Grant solicitations.--The Administrator shall conduct 
     a transparent and competitive national solicitation process 
     to review eligible projects for funding under this section.
       ``(2) Applications.--An eligible applicant shall submit an 
     application to the Administrator in such form as described in 
     and in accordance with section 44001 of the DRIVE Act.
       ``(e) Criteria for Project Evaluation and Selection.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Administrator may select a project 
     for funding under this section only if the Administrator 
     determines that the project--
       ``(A) is consistent with the national goals described in 
     section 150(b);
       ``(B) will significantly improve the performance of the 
     national surface transportation network, nationally or 
     regionally;
       ``(C) is based on the results of preliminary engineering;
       ``(D) is consistent with the long-range statewide 
     transportation plan;
       ``(E) cannot be readily and efficiently completed without 
     Federal financial assistance;
       ``(F) is justified based on the ability of the project to 
     achieve 1 or more of--
       ``(i) generation of national economic benefits that 
     reasonably exceed the costs of the project;
       ``(ii) reduction of long-term congestion, including impacts 
     on a national, regional, and statewide basis;
       ``(iii) an increase in the speed, reliability, and 
     accessibility of the movement of people or freight; or
       ``(iv) improvement of transportation safety, including 
     reducing transportation accident and serious injuries and 
     fatalities; and
       ``(G) is supported by a sufficient amount of non-Federal 
     funding, including evidence of stable and dependable 
     financing to construct, maintain, and operate the 
     infrastructure facility.
       ``(2) Additional considerations.--In evaluating a project 
     under this section, in addition to the criteria described in 
     paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider the extent to 
     which the project--
       ``(A) leverages Federal investment by encouraging non-
     Federal contributions to the project, including contributions 
     from public-private partnerships;
       ``(B) is able to begin construction by the date that is not 
     later than 18 months after the date on which the project is 
     selected;
       ``(C) incorporates innovative project delivery and 
     financing to the maximum extent practicable;
       ``(D) helps maintain or protect the environment;
       ``(E) improves roadways vital to national energy security;
       ``(F) improves or upgrades designated future Interstate 
     System routes;
       ``(G) uses innovative technologies, including intelligent 
     transportation systems, that enhance the efficiency of the 
     project;
       ``(H) helps to improve mobility and accessibility; and
       ``(I) address the impact of population growth on the 
     movement of people and freight.
       ``(f) Geographic Distribution.--In awarding grants under 
     this section, the Administrator shall take measures as 
     described in section 44001 of the DRIVE Act.
       ``(g) Funding Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except in the case of projects described 
     in paragraph (2), the amount of a grant under this section 
     shall be at least $50,000,000.
       ``(2) Rural projects.--The amounts made available for a 
     fiscal year under this section for eligible projects located 
     in rural areas or in rural States shall not be--
       ``(A) less than 20 percent of the amount made available for 
     the fiscal year under this section; and
       ``(B) subject to paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Limitation of funds.--Not more than 20 percent of the 
     funds made available for a fiscal year to carry out this 
     section shall be allocated for projects eligible under 
     section 167(i)(5)(B) or chapter 53 of title 49.
       ``(4) State cap.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not more than 20 percent of the funds 
     made available for a fiscal year to carry out this section 
     may be awarded to projects in a single State.
       ``(B) Exception for multistate projects.--For purposes of 
     the limitation described in subparagraph (A), funds awarded 
     for a multistate project shall be considered to be 
     distributed evenly to each State.
       ``(5) TIFIA program.--On the request of an eligible 
     applicant under this section, the Administrator may use 
     amounts awarded to the entity to pay subsidy and 
     administrative costs necessary to provide the entity Federal 
     credit assistance under chapter 6 with respect to the project 
     for which the grant was awarded.
       ``(h) Grant Requirements.--
       ``(1) Applicability of planning requirements.--The 
     programming and expenditure of funds for projects under this 
     section shall be consistent with the requirements of sections 
     134 and 135.
       ``(2) Determination of applicable modal requirements.--If 
     an eligible project that receives a grant under this section 
     has a crossmodal component, the Administrator--
       ``(A) shall determine the predominant modal component of 
     the project; and
       ``(B) may apply the applicable requirements of that 
     predominant modal component to the project.
       ``(i) Report to the Administrator.--For each project funded 
     under this section, the project sponsor shall evaluate system 
     performance and submit to the Administrator a report not 
     later than 5, 10, and 20 years after completion of the 
     project to assess whether the project outcomes have met 
     preconstruction projections.
       ``(j) Administrative Selection.--The Administrator shall 
     award grants to eligible projects in a fiscal year based on 
     the criteria described in subsection (e).
       ``(k) Reports.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall provide an 
     annual report as described in section 44001 of the DRIVE Act.
       ``(2) Comptroller general.--The Comptroller General of the 
     United States shall conduct an assessment as described in 
     section 44001 of the DRIVE Act.''.
       (b) Assistance for Freight Projects.--Chapter 54 of 
     subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, as amended by 
     section 42005, is amended by adding after section 5408 the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 5409. Assistance for freight projects

       ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and 
     implement an assistance for freight projects grant program 
     for capital investments in major freight transportation 
     infrastructure projects to improve the movement of goods 
     through the transportation network of the United States.
       ``(b) Criteria for Project Evaluation and Selection.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may select a project for 
     funding under this section only if the Secretary determines 
     that the project--
       ``(A) is consistent with the goals described in section 
     5402(b);
       ``(B) will significantly improve the national or regional 
     performance of the freight transportation network;
       ``(C) is based on the results of preliminary engineering;
       ``(D) is consistent with the long-range statewide 
     transportation plan;
       ``(E) cannot be readily and efficiently completed without 
     Federal financial assistance;
       ``(F) is justified based on the ability of the project--
       ``(i) to generate national economic benefits that 
     reasonably exceed the costs of the project;

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       ``(ii) to reduce long-term congestion, including impacts on 
     a regional and statewide basis; or
       ``(iii) to increase the speed, reliability, and 
     accessibility of the movement of freight; and
       ``(G) is supported by a sufficient amount of non-Federal 
     funding, including evidence of stable and dependable 
     financing to construct, maintain, and operate the 
     infrastructure facility.
       ``(2) Additional considerations.--In evaluating a project 
     under this section, in addition to the criteria described in 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the extent to 
     which the project--
       ``(A) leverages Federal investment by encouraging non-
     Federal contributions to the project, including contributions 
     from public-private partnerships;
       ``(B) is able to begin construction by the date that is not 
     later than 1 year after the date on which the project is 
     selected;
       ``(C) incorporates innovative project delivery and 
     financing to the maximum extent practicable;
       ``(D) improves freight facilities vital to agricultural or 
     national energy security;
       ``(E) improves or upgrades current or designated future 
     Interstate System routes;
       ``(F) uses innovative technologies, including intelligent 
     transportation systems, that enhance the efficiency of the 
     project;
       ``(G) helps to improve mobility and accessibility; and
       ``(H) improves transportation safety, including reducing 
     transportation accident and serious injuries and fatalities.
       ``(c) Eligible Projects.--
       ``(1) In general.--A project is eligible for a grant under 
     this section if the project--
       ``(A) is difficult to complete with existing Federal, 
     State, local, and private funds;
       ``(B)(i) enhances the economic competitiveness of the 
     United States; or
       ``(ii) improves the flow of freight or reduces bottlenecks 
     in the freight infrastructure of the United States; and
       ``(C) will advance 1 or more of the following objectives:
       ``(i) Generate regional or national economic benefits and 
     an increase in the global economic competitiveness of the 
     United States.
       ``(ii) Improve transportation resources vital to 
     agriculture or national energy security.
       ``(iii) Improve the efficiency, reliability, and 
     affordability of the movement of freight.
       ``(iv) Improve existing freight infrastructure projects.
       ``(v) Improve the movement of people by improving rural and 
     metropolitan freight routes.
       ``(2) Examples.--Eligible projects for grant funding under 
     this section shall include--
       ``(A) a freight intermodal facility, including--
       ``(i) an intermodal facility serving a seaport;
       ``(ii) an intermodal or cargo access facility serving an 
     airport;
       ``(iii) an intermodal facility serving a port on the inland 
     waterways;
       ``(iv) a bulk intermodal/transload facility; or
       ``(v) a highway/rail intermodal facility;
       ``(B) a highway or bridge project eligible under title 23;
       ``(C) a public transportation project that reduces 
     congestion on freight corridors and is eligible under chapter 
     53;
       ``(D) a freight rail transportation project (including 
     rail-grade separations); and
       ``(E) a port infrastructure investment (including inland 
     port infrastructure).
       ``(d) Requirements.--
       ``(1) Considerations.--In selecting projects to receive 
     grant funding under this section, the Secretary shall--
       ``(A) consider--
       ``(i) projected freight volumes; and
       ``(ii) how projects will enhance economic efficiency, 
     productivity, and competitiveness;
       ``(iii) population growth and the impact on freight demand; 
     and
       ``(B) give priority to projects dedicated to--
       ``(i) improving freight infrastructure facilities;
       ``(ii) reducing travel time for freight projects;
       ``(iii) reducing freight transportation costs; and
       ``(iv) reducing congestion caused by rapid population 
     growth on freight corridors.
       ``(2) Multimodal distribution of funds.--In distributing 
     funding for grants under this section, the Secretary shall 
     take such measures as the Secretary determines necessary to 
     ensure the investment in a variety of transportation modes.
       ``(3) Amount.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
     (B)(i), a grant under this section shall be in an amount that 
     is not less than $10,000,000 and not greater than 
     $100,000,000.
       ``(B) Projects in rural areas.--If a grant awarded under 
     this section is for a project located in a rural area--
       ``(i) the amount of the grant shall be at least $1,000,000; 
     and
       ``(ii) the Secretary may increase the Federal share of 
     costs to greater than 80 percent.
       ``(4) Federal share.--Except as provided under paragraph 
     (3)(B)(ii), the Federal share of the costs for a project 
     receiving a grant under this section shall be up to 80 
     percent.
       ``(5) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to 
     projects that require a contribution of Federal funds in 
     order to complete an overall financing package.
       ``(6) Rural areas.--Not less than 25 percent of the funding 
     provided under this section shall be used to make grants for 
     projects located in rural areas.
       ``(7) New competition.--The Secretary shall conduct a new 
     competition each fiscal year to select the grants and credit 
     assistance awarded under this section.
       ``(e) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with the 
     Secretary of Energy when considering projects that facilitate 
     the movement of energy resources.
       ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--
       ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
     from the general fund of the Treasury, $200,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2016 through 2021 to carry out this section.
       ``(2) Administrative and oversight costs.--The Secretary 
     may retain up to 0.5 percent of the amounts appropriated 
     pursuant to paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) to administer the assistance for freight projects 
     grant program; and
       ``(B) to oversee eligible projects funded under this 
     section.
       ``(3) Administration of funds.--Amounts appropriated 
     pursuant to this subsection shall be available for obligation 
     until expended.
       ``(g) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 72 hours 
     before public notification of a grant awarded under this 
     section, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the 
     Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of 
     the House of Representatives of such award.
       ``(h) Accountability Measures.--The Secretary shall provide 
     to Congress documentation of major decisions in the 
     application evaluation and project selection process, which 
     shall include a clear rationale for decisions--
       ``(1) to advance for senior review applications other than 
     those rated as highly recommended;
       ``(2) to not advance applications rated as highly 
     recommended; and
       ``(3) to change the technical evaluation rating of an 
     application.''.
       (c) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 1 of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:

``171. Assistance for major projects program.''.

                          DIVISION E--FINANCE

     SEC. 50001. SHORT TITLE.

       This division may be cited as the ``Transportation Funding 
     Act of 2015''.

             TITLE LI--HIGHWAY TRUST FUND AND RELATED TAXES

 Subtitle A--Extension of Trust Fund Expenditure Authority and Related 
                                 Taxes

     SEC. 51101. EXTENSION OF TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.

       (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by division G, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``October 1, 2015'' in subsections 
     (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) and inserting ``October 1, 
     2021'', and
       (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 
     2015'' in subsections (c)(1) and (e)(3) and inserting ``DRIVE 
     Act''.
       (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 
     9504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by 
     division G is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 
     2015'' each place it appears in subsection (b)(2) and 
     inserting ``DRIVE Act'', and
       (2) by striking ``October 1, 2015'' in subsection (d)(2) 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2021''.
       (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Paragraph 
     (2) of section 9508(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 
     as amended by division G, is amended by striking ``October 1, 
     2015'' and inserting ``October 1, 2021''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on August 1, 2015.

     SEC. 51102. EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY-RELATED TAXES.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Each of the following provisions of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``September 30, 
     2016'' and inserting ``September 30, 2023'':
       (A) Section 4041(a)(1)(C)(iii)(I).
       (B) Section 4041(m)(1)(B).
       (C) Section 4081(d)(1).
       (2) Each of the following provisions of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023'':
       (A) Section 4041(m)(1)(A).
       (B) Section 4051(c).
       (C) Section 4071(d).
       (D) Section 4081(d)(3).
       (b) Extension of Tax, etc., on Use of Certain Heavy 
     Vehicles.--Each of the following

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     provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     striking ``2017'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``2024'':
       (1) Section 4481(f).
       (2) Subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 4482.
       (c) Floor Stocks Refunds.--Section 6412(a)(1) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (2) by striking ``March 31, 2017'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``March 31, 2024'', and
       (3) by striking ``January 1, 2017'' and inserting ``January 
     1, 2024''.
       (d) Extension of Certain Exemptions.--
       (1) Section 4221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023''.
       (2) Section 4483(i) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``October 1, 2017'' and inserting ``October 1, 2024''.
       (e) Extension of Transfers of Certain Taxes.--
       (1) In general.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended--
       (A) in subsection (b)--
       (i) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' each place it appears 
     in paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (ii) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' in the heading of 
     paragraph (2) and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (iii) by striking ``September 30, 2016'' in paragraph (2) 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2023'', and
       (iv) by striking ``July 1, 2017'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``July 1, 2024'', and
       (B) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``July 1, 2017'' and 
     inserting ``July 1, 2024''.
       (2) Motorboat and small-engine fuel tax transfers.--
       (A) In general.--Paragraphs (3)(A)(i) and (4)(A) of section 
     9503(c) of such Code are each amended by striking ``October 
     1, 2016'' and inserting ``October 1, 2023''.
       (B) Conforming amendments to land and water conservation 
     fund.--Section 200310 of title 54, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (i) by striking ``October 1, 2017'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2024'', and
       (ii) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023''.
       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on October 1, 2016.

         Subtitle B--Additional Transfers to Highway Trust Fund

     SEC. 51201. FURTHER ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS TO TRUST FUND.

       Subsection (f) of section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (7) as 
     paragraph (9) and by inserting after paragraph (6) the 
     following new paragraphs:
       ``(7) Further transfers to trust fund.--Out of money in the 
     Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is hereby 
     appropriated--
       ``(A) $34,600,000,000 to the Highway Account (as defined in 
     subsection (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund; and
       ``(B) $11,015,000,000 to the Mass Transit Account in the 
     Highway Trust Fund.
       ``(8) Additional increase in fund balance.--There is hereby 
     transferred to the Highway Account (as defined in subsection 
     (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund amounts appropriated 
     from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund under 
     section 9508(c)(4).''.

     SEC. 51202. TRANSFER TO HIGHWAY TRUST FUND OF CERTAIN MOTOR 
                   VEHICLE SAFETY PENALTIES.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (5) of section 9503(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``There are hereby'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--There are hereby'', and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(B) Penalties related to motor vehicle safety.--
       ``(i) In general.--There are hereby appropriated to the 
     Highway Trust Fund amounts equivalent to covered motor 
     vehicle safety penalty collections.
       ``(ii) Covered motor vehicle safety penalty collections.--
     For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered motor 
     vehicle safety penalty collections' means any amount 
     collected in connection with a civil penalty under section 
     30165 of title 49, United States Code, reduced by any award 
     authorized by the Secretary of Transportation to be paid to 
     any person in connection with information provided by such 
     person related to a violation of chapter 301 of such title 
     which is a predicate to such civil penalty.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to amounts collected after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 51203. APPROPRIATION FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE 
                   TANK TRUST FUND.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 9508 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) Additional transfer to highway trust fund.--Out of 
     amounts in the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund 
     there is hereby appropriated--
       ``(A) on the date of the enactment of the DRIVE Act, 
     $100,000,000,
       ``(B) on October 1, 2016, $100,000,000, and
       ``(C) on October 1, 2017, $100,000,000,
     to be transferred under section 9503(f)(8) to the Highway 
     Account (as defined in section 9503(e)(5)(B)) in the Highway 
     Trust Fund.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9508(c)(1) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``paragraphs (2) and (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2), 
     (3), and (4)''.

                           TITLE LII--OFFSETS

                       Subtitle A--Tax Provisions

     SEC. 52101. CONSISTENT BASIS REPORTING BETWEEN ESTATE AND 
                   PERSON ACQUIRING PROPERTY FROM DECEDENT.

       (a) Property Acquired From a Decedent.--
       (1) In general.--Section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Basis Must Be Consistent With Estate Tax Value.--
       ``(1) In general.--The basis under subsection (a) of any 
     property shall not exceed--
       ``(A) in the case of property the value of which has been 
     finally determined for purposes of the tax imposed by chapter 
     11 on the estate of such decedent, such value, and
       ``(B) in the case of property not described in subparagraph 
     (A) and with respect to which a statement has been furnished 
     under section 6035(a) identifying the value of such property, 
     such value.
       ``(2) Determination.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the 
     value of property has been finally determined for purposes of 
     the tax imposed by chapter 11 if--
       ``(A) the value of such property is shown on a return under 
     section 6018 and such value is not contested by the Secretary 
     before the expiration of the time for assessing a tax under 
     chapter 11,
       ``(B) in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the 
     value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not 
     timely contested by the executor of the estate, or
       ``(C) the value is determined by a court or pursuant to a 
     settlement agreement with the Secretary.
       ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary may by regulations 
     provide exceptions to the application of this subsection.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to property with respect to which an estate tax 
     return is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (b) Information Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subpart A of part III of subchapter A of 
     chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     inserting after section 6034A the following new section:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.

       ``(a) Information With Respect to Property Acquired From 
     Decedents.--
       ``(1) In general.--The executor of any estate required to 
     file a return under section 6018(a) shall furnish to the 
     Secretary and to each person acquiring any interest in 
     property included in the decedent's gross estate for Federal 
     estate tax purposes a statement identifying the value of each 
     interest in such property as reported on such return and such 
     other information with respect to such interest as the 
     Secretary may prescribe.
       ``(2) Statements by beneficiaries.--Each person required to 
     file a return under section 6018(b) shall furnish to the 
     Secretary and to each other person who holds a legal or 
     beneficial interest in the property to which such return 
     relates a statement identifying the information described in 
     paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Time for furnishing statement.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each statement required to be furnished 
     under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be furnished at such time as 
     the Secretary may prescribe, but in no case at a time later 
     than the earlier of--
       ``(i) the date which is 30 days after the date on which the 
     return under section 6018 was required to be filed (including 
     extensions, if any), or
       ``(ii) the date which is 30 days after the date such return 
     is filed.
       ``(B) Adjustments.--In any case in which there is an 
     adjustment to the information required to be included on a 
     statement filed under paragraph (1) or (2) after such 
     statement has been filed, a supplemental statement under such 
     paragraph shall be filed not later than the date which is 30 
     days after such adjustment is made.
       ``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as necessary to carry out this section, including 
     regulations relating to--
       ``(1) the extension of this section to property of estates 
     not required to file an estate tax return, and
       ``(2) situations in which the surviving joint tenant or 
     other recipient may have better information than the executor 
     regarding the basis or fair market value of the property.''.
       (2) Penalty for failure to file.--
       (A) Return.--Section 6724(d)(1) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``and'' at the

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     end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of 
     subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at 
     the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(D) any statement required to be filed with the Secretary 
     under section 6035.''.
       (B) Statement.--Section 6724(d)(2) of such Code is amended 
     by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (GG), by 
     striking the period at the end of subparagraph (HH) and 
     inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following 
     new subparagraph:

       ``(II) section 6035 (other than a statement described in 
     paragraph (1)(D)).''.

       (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subpart 
     A of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6034A 
     the following new item:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.''.

       (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (c) Penalty for Inconsistent Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (b) of section 6662 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after 
     paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:
       ``(8) Any inconsistent estate basis.''.
       (2) Inconsistent basis reporting.--Section 6662 of such 
     Code is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(k) Inconsistent Estate Basis Reporting.--For purposes of 
     this section, there is an `inconsistent estate basis' if the 
     basis of property (determined without regard to adjustments 
     to basis during the period the property was held by the 
     taxpayer) claimed on a return exceeds the basis as determined 
     under section 1014(f).''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 52102. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN UNPAID TAXES.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter D of chapter 75 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new section:

     ``SEC. 7345. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN TAX DELINQUENCIES.

       ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary receives certification 
     by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that any individual 
     has a seriously delinquent tax debt in an amount in excess of 
     $50,000, the Secretary shall transmit such certification to 
     the Secretary of State for action with respect to denial, 
     revocation, or limitation of a passport pursuant to section 
     52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 2015.
       ``(b) Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt.--For purposes of this 
     section, the term `seriously delinquent tax debt' means an 
     outstanding debt under this title for which a notice of lien 
     has been filed in public records pursuant to section 6323 or 
     a notice of levy has been filed pursuant to section 6331, 
     except that such term does not include--
       ``(1) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant 
     to an agreement under section 6159 or 7122, and
       ``(2) a debt with respect to which collection is suspended 
     because a collection due process hearing under section 6330, 
     or relief under subsection (b), (c), or (f) of section 6015, 
     is requested or pending.
       ``(c) Adjustment for Inflation.--In the case of a calendar 
     year beginning after 2016, the dollar amount in subsection 
     (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by
       ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by 
     substituting `calendar year 2015' for `calendar year 1992' in 
     subparagraph (B) thereof.
     If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not 
     a multiple of $1,000, such amount shall be rounded to the 
     next highest multiple of $1,000.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter D of chapter 75 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``Sec. 7345. Revocation or denial of passport in case of certain tax 
              delinquencies.''.
       (c) Authority for Information Sharing.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (l) of section 6103 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(23) Disclosure of return information to department of 
     state for purposes of passport revocation under section 
     7345.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall, upon receiving a 
     certification described in section 7345, disclose to the 
     Secretary of State return information with respect to a 
     taxpayer who has a seriously delinquent tax debt described in 
     such section. Such return information shall be limited to--
       ``(i) the taxpayer identity information with respect to 
     such taxpayer, and
       ``(ii) the amount of such seriously delinquent tax debt.
       ``(B) Restriction on disclosure.--Return information 
     disclosed under subparagraph (A) may be used by officers and 
     employees of the Department of State for the purposes of, and 
     to the extent necessary in, carrying out the requirements of 
     section 52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 
     2015.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (4) of section 6103(p) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``or (22)'' each place it 
     appears in subparagraph (F)(ii) and in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) and inserting ``(22), or (23)''.
       (d) Authority To Deny or Revoke Passport.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving a certification described in section 7345 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, the Secretary of State shall not issue a passport 
     to any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt 
     described in such section.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in such subparagraph.
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (3) Hold harmless.--The Secretary of the Treasury and the 
     Secretary of State shall not be liable to an individual for 
     any action with respect to a certification by the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue under section 7345 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (e) Revocation or Denial of Passport in Case of Individual 
     Without Social Security Account Number.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving an application for a passport from an 
     individual that either--
       (i) does not include the social security account number 
     issued to that individual, or
       (ii) includes an incorrect or invalid social security 
     number willfully, intentionally, negligently, or recklessly 
     provided by such individual,
     the Secretary of State is authorized to deny such application 
     and is authorized to not issue a passport to the individual.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in subparagraph (A).
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (f) Effective Date.--The provisions of, and amendments made 
     by, this section shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

     SEC. 52103. CLARIFICATION OF 6-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN 
                   CASE OF OVERSTATEMENT OF BASIS.

       (a) In General.--Subparagraph (B) of section 6501(e)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (i), by 
     redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), and by inserting 
     after clause (i) the following new clause:
       ``(ii) An understatement of gross income by reason of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis is an 
     omission from gross income; and'',
       (2) by inserting ``(other than in the case of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis)'' in clause 
     (iii) (as so redesignated) after ``In determining the amount 
     omitted from gross income'', and
       (3) by inserting ``amount omitted from'' after 
     ``Determination of'' in the heading thereof.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to--
       (1) returns filed after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, and
       (2) returns filed on or before such date if the period 
     specified in section 6501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 (determined without regard to such amendments) for 
     assessment of the taxes with respect to which such return 
     relates has not expired as of such date.

     SEC. 52104. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RETURNS RELATING TO 
                   MORTGAGE INTEREST.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 6050H(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' 
     at the end of subparagraph (C), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (D) as subparagraph (G), and by inserting after subparagraph 
     (C) the following new subparagraphs:

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       ``(D) the amount of outstanding principal on the mortgage 
     as of the beginning of such calendar year,
       ``(E) the address of the property securing such mortgage,
       ``(F) the date of the origination of such mortgage, and''.
       (b) Payee Statements.--Subsection (d) of section 6050H of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1), by striking the period 
     at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``, and'', and by 
     inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) the information required to be included on the return 
     under subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) of subsection 
     (b)(2).''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to returns and statements the due date for which 
     (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 
     31, 2016.

     SEC. 52105. RETURN DUE DATE MODIFICATIONS.

       (a) New Due Date for Partnership Form 1065, S Corporation 
     Form 1120S, and C Corporation Form 1120.--
       (1) Partnerships.--
       (A) In general.--Section 6072 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Returns of Partnerships.--Returns of partnerships 
     under section 6031 made on the basis of the calendar year 
     shall be filed on or before the 15th day of March following 
     the close of the calendar year, and such returns made on the 
     basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on or before the 15th 
     day of the third month following the close of the fiscal 
     year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendment.--Section 6072(a) of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``6017, or 6031'' and inserting ``or 
     6017''.
       (2) S corporations.--
       (A) In general.--So much of subsection (b) of section 6072 
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as precedes the second 
     sentence thereof is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) Returns of Certain Corporations.--Returns of S 
     corporations under sections 6012 and 6037 made on the basis 
     of the calendar year shall be filed on or before the 31st day 
     of March following the close of the calendar year, and such 
     returns made on the basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on 
     or before the last day of the third month following the close 
     of the fiscal year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 1362(b) of such Code is amended--

       (I) by striking ``15th'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``last'',
       (II) by striking ``2\1/2\'' each place it appears in the 
     headings and the text and inserting ``3'', and
       (III) by striking ``2 months and 15 days'' in paragraph (4) 
     and inserting ``3 months''.

       (ii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``15th'' and inserting ``last''.
       (iii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``such 15th day'' and inserting ``the last day of 
     the 3d month thereof''.
       (3) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--
       (A) Section 170(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (B) Section 563 of such Code is amended by striking ``third 
     month'' each place it appears and inserting ``4th month''.
       (C) Section 1354(d)(1)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``3d month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (D) Subsection (a) and (c) of section 6167 of such Code are 
     each amended by striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th 
     month''.
       (E) Section 6425(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (F) Section 6655 of such Code is amended--
       (i) by striking ``3rd month'' each place it appears in 
     subsections (b)(2)(A), (g)(3), and (h)(1) and inserting ``4th 
     month'', and
       (ii) in subsection (g)(4), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (E) as subparagraph (F) and by inserting after subparagraph 
     (D) the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Subsection (b)(2)(A) shall be applied by substituting 
     `the last day of the 3rd month' for `the 15th day of the 4th 
     month'.''.
       (4) Effective dates.--
       (A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     paragraph, the amendments made by this subsection shall apply 
     to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (B) Conforming amendments relating to s corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (2)(B) shall apply with respect 
     to elections for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (C) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (3) shall apply to taxable years 
     beginning after December 31, 2015.
       (5) Special rule for certain c corporation in 2025.--In the 
     case of a taxable year of a C Corporation ending on June 30, 
     2025, section 6072(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     shall be applied by substituting ``third month'' for ``fourth 
     month''.
       (b) Modification of Due Dates by Regulation.--In the case 
     of returns for any taxable period beginning after December 
     31, 2015, the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's 
     delegate shall modify appropriate regulations to provide as 
     follows:
       (1) The maximum extension for the returns of partnerships 
     filing Form 1065 shall be a 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (2) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts and 
     estates filing Form 1041 shall be a 5\1/2\-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (3) The maximum extension for the returns of employee 
     benefit plans filing Form 5500 shall be an automatic 3\1/2\-
     month period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (4) The maximum extension for the Forms 990 (series) 
     returns of organizations exempt from income tax shall be an 
     automatic 6-month period beginning on the due date for filing 
     the return (without regard to any extensions).
       (5) The maximum extension for the returns of organizations 
     exempt from income tax that are required to file Form 4720 
     returns of excise taxes shall be an automatic 6-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (6) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts 
     required to file Form 5227 shall be an automatic 6-month 
     period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (7) The maximum extension for filing Form 6069, Return of 
     Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit 
     Trust Under Section 4953 and Computation of Section 192 
     Deduction, shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (8) The maximum extension for a taxpayer required to file 
     Form 8870 shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (9) The due date of Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return 
     of a Foreign Trust with a United States Owner, shall be the 
     15th day of the 3rd month after the close of the trust's 
     taxable year, and the maximum extension shall be a 6-month 
     period beginning on such day.
       (10) The due date of FinCEN Form 114 (relating to Report of 
     Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) shall be April 15 with a 
     maximum extension for a 6-month period ending on October 15, 
     and with provision for an extension under rules similar to 
     the rules of 26 C.F.R. 1.6081-5. For any taxpayer required to 
     file such form for the first time, the Secretary of the 
     Treasury may waive any penalty for failure to timely request 
     or file an extension.
       (11) Taxpayers filing Form 3520, Annual Return to Report 
     Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain 
     Foreign Gifts, shall be allowed to extend the time for filing 
     such form separately from the income tax return of the 
     taxpayer, for an automatic 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (c) Corporations Permitted Statutory Automatic 6-month 
     Extension of Income Tax Returns.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6081(b) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``3 months'' and 
     inserting ``6 months''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after 
     December 31, 2015.
       (3) Special rule for certain c corporations in 2024.--In 
     the case of any taxable year of a C corporation ending on 
     December 31, 2024, subsections (a) and (b) of section 6081 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall each be applied to 
     returns of income taxes under subtitle A by substituting ``5 
     months'' for ``6 months''.

     SEC. 52106. REFORM OF RULES RELATING TO QUALIFIED TAX 
                   COLLECTION CONTRACTS.

       (a) Requirement to Collect Certain Inactive Tax Receivables 
     Under Qualified Tax Collection Contracts.--Section 6306 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating 
     subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), 
     respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(c) Collection of Inactive Tax Receivables.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, the Secretary shall enter into one or more qualified tax 
     collection contracts for the collection of all outstanding 
     inactive tax receivables.
       ``(2) Inactive tax receivables.--For purposes of this 
     section--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `inactive tax receivable' means 
     any tax receivable if--
       ``(i) at any time after assessment, the Internal Revenue 
     Service removes such receivable from the active inventory for 
     lack of resources or inability to locate the taxpayer,
       ``(ii) more than \1/3\ of the period of the applicable 
     statute of limitation has lapsed and such receivable has not 
     been assigned for collection to any employee of the Internal 
     Revenue Service, or
       ``(iii) in the case of a receivable which has been assigned 
     for collection, more than 365

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     days have passed without interaction with the taxpayer or a 
     third party for purposes of furthering the collection of such 
     receivable.
       ``(B) Tax receivable.--The term `tax receivable' means any 
     outstanding assessment which the Internal Revenue Service 
     includes in potentially collectible inventory.''.
       (b) Certain Tax Receivables Not Eligible for Collection 
     Under Qualified Tax Collection Contracts.--Section 6306 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection 
     (a), is amended by redesignating subsections (d) through (g) 
     as subsections (e) through (h), respectively, and by 
     inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection:
       ``(d) Certain Tax Receivables Not Eligible for Collection 
     Under Qualified Tax Collections Contracts.--A tax receivable 
     shall not be eligible for collection pursuant to a qualified 
     tax collection contract if such receivable--
       ``(1) is subject to a pending or active offer-in-compromise 
     or installment agreement,
       ``(2) is classified as an innocent spouse case,
       ``(3) involves a taxpayer identified by the Secretary as 
     being--
       ``(A) deceased,
       ``(B) under the age of 18,
       ``(C) in a designated combat zone, or
       ``(D) a victim of tax-related identity theft,
       ``(4) is currently under examination, litigation, criminal 
     investigation, or levy, or
       ``(5) is currently subject to a proper exercise of a right 
     of appeal under this title.''.
       (c) Contracting Priority.--Section 6306 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by the preceding provisions 
     of this section, is amended by redesignating subsection (h) 
     as subsection (i) and by inserting after subsection (g) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(h) Contracting Priority.--In contracting for the 
     services of any person under this section, the Secretary 
     shall utilize private collection contractors and debt 
     collection centers on the schedule required under section 
     3711(g) of title 31, United States Code, including the 
     technology and communications infrastructure established 
     therein, to the extent such private collection contractors 
     and debt collection centers are appropriate to carry out the 
     purposes of this section.''.
       (d) Disclosure of Return Information.--Section 6103(k) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the 
     end the following new paragraph:
       ``(11) Qualified tax collection contractors.--Persons 
     providing services pursuant to a qualified tax collection 
     contract under section 6306 may, if speaking to a person who 
     has identified himself or herself as having the name of the 
     taxpayer to which a tax receivable (within the meaning of 
     such section) relates, identify themselves as contractors of 
     the Internal Revenue Service and disclose the business name 
     of the contractor, and the nature, subject, and reason for 
     the contact. Disclosures under this paragraph shall be made 
     only in such situations and under such conditions as have 
     been approved by the Secretary.''.
       (e) Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters.--
     Section 6306 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by the preceding provisions of this section, is amended by 
     redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j) and by 
     inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection:
       ``(i) Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster 
     Areas.--The Secretary may prescribe procedures under which a 
     taxpayer determined to be affected by a Federally declared 
     disaster (as defined by section 165(i)(5)) may request--
       ``(1) relief from immediate collection measures by 
     contractors under this section, and
       ``(2) a return of the inactive tax receivable to the 
     inventory of the Internal Revenue Service to be collected by 
     an employee thereof.''.
       (f) Report to Congress.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6306 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986, as amended by the preceding provisions of this 
     section, is amended by redesignating subsection (j) as 
     subsection (k) and by inserting after subsection (i) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(j) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the 
     last day of each fiscal year (beginning with the first such 
     fiscal year ending after the date of the enactment of this 
     subsection), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the 
     Committee on Finance of the Senate a report with respect to 
     qualified tax collection contracts under this section which 
     shall include--
       ``(1) annually, with respect to such fiscal year--
       ``(A) the total number and amount of tax receivables 
     provided to each contractor for collection under this 
     section,
       ``(B) the total amounts collected (and amounts of 
     installment agreements entered into under subsection 
     (b)(1)(B)) with respect to each contractor and the collection 
     costs incurred (directly and indirectly) by the Internal 
     Revenue Service with respect to such amounts,
       ``(C) the impact of such contracts on the total number and 
     amount of unpaid assessments, and on the number and amount of 
     assessments collected by Internal Revenue Service personnel 
     after initial contact by a contractor,
       ``(D) the amount of fees retained by the Secretary under 
     subsection (e) and a description of the use of such funds, 
     and
       ``(E) a disclosure safeguard report in a form similar to 
     that required under section 6103(p)(5), and
       ``(2) biannually (beginning with the second report 
     submitted under this subsection)--
       ``(A) an independent evaluation of contractor performance, 
     and
       ``(B) a measurement plan that includes a comparison of the 
     best practices used by the private collectors to the 
     collection techniques used by the Internal Revenue Service 
     and mechanisms to identify and capture information on 
     successful collection techniques used by the contractors that 
     could be adopted by the Internal Revenue Service.''.
       (2) Repeal of existing reporting requirements with respect 
     to qualified tax collection contracts.--Section 881 of the 
     American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 is amended by striking 
     subsection (e).
       (g) Effective Dates.--
       (1) In general.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and 
     (b) shall apply to tax receivables identified by the 
     Secretary after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Contracting priority.--The Secretary shall begin 
     entering into contracts and agreements as described in the 
     amendment made by subsection (c) within 3 months after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
       (3) Disclosures.--The amendment made by subsection (d) 
     shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (4) Procedures; report to congress.--The amendments made by 
     subsections (e) and (f) shall take effect on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52107. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 6306 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as redesignated by section 
     52106, is amended by striking ``for collection enforcement 
     activities of the Internal Revenue Service'' in paragraph (2) 
     and inserting ``to fund the special compliance personnel 
     program account under section 6307''.
       (b) Special Compliance Personnel Program Account.--
     Subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``SEC. 6307. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM ACCOUNT.

       ``(a) Establishment of a Special Compliance Personnel 
     Program Account.--The Secretary shall establish an account 
     within the Department for carrying out a program consisting 
     of the hiring, training, and employment of special compliance 
     personnel, and shall transfer to such account from time to 
     time amounts retained by the Secretary under section 
     6306(e)(2).
       ``(b) Restrictions.--The program described in subsection 
     (a) shall be subject to the following restrictions:
       ``(1) No funds shall be transferred to such account except 
     as described in subsection (a).
       ``(2) No other funds from any other source shall be 
     expended for special compliance personnel employed under such 
     program, and no funds from such account shall be expended for 
     the hiring of any personnel other than special compliance 
     personnel.
       ``(3) Notwithstanding any other authority, the Secretary is 
     prohibited from spending funds out of such account for any 
     purpose other than for costs under such program associated 
     with the employment of special compliance personnel and the 
     retraining and reassignment of current noncollections 
     personnel as special compliance personnel, and to reimburse 
     the Internal Revenue Service or other government agencies for 
     the cost of administering qualified tax collection contracts 
     under section 6306.
       ``(c) Reporting.--Not later than March of each year, the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall submit a report to the 
     Committees on Finance and Appropriations of the Senate and 
     the Committees on Ways and Means and Appropriations of the 
     House of Representatives consisting of the following:
       ``(1) For the preceding fiscal year, all funds received in 
     the account established under subsection (a), administrative 
     and program costs for the program described in such 
     subsection, the number of special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the amount of revenue 
     actually collected by such personnel.
       ``(2) For the current fiscal year, all actual and estimated 
     funds received or to be received in the account, all actual 
     and estimated administrative and program costs, the number of 
     all actual and estimated special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the actual and estimated 
     revenue actually collected or to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(3) For the following fiscal year, an estimate of all 
     funds to be received in the account, all estimated 
     administrative and program costs, the estimated number of 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under the 
     program, and the estimated revenue to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       ``(1) Special compliance personnel.--The term `special 
     compliance personnel' means

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     individuals employed by the Internal Revenue Service as field 
     function collection officers or in a similar position, or 
     employed to collect taxes using the automated collection 
     system or an equivalent replacement system.
       ``(2) Program costs.--The term `program costs' means--
       ``(A) total salaries (including locality pay and bonuses), 
     benefits, and employment taxes for special compliance 
     personnel employed or trained under the program described in 
     subsection (a), and
       ``(B) direct overhead costs, salaries, benefits, and 
     employment taxes relating to support staff, rental payments, 
     office equipment and furniture, travel, data processing 
     services, vehicle costs, utilities, telecommunications, 
     postage, printing and reproduction, supplies and materials, 
     lands and structures, insurance claims, and indemnities for 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under this 
     section.
     For purposes of subparagraph (B), the cost of management and 
     supervision of special compliance personnel shall be taken 
     into account as direct overhead costs to the extent such 
     costs, when included in total program costs under this 
     paragraph, do not represent more than 10 percent of such 
     total costs.''.
       (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 6306 the following new item:

``Sec. 6307. Special compliance personnel program account.''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply to amounts collected and retained by the 
     Secretary after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52108. TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS TO RETIREE 
                   HEALTH ACCOUNTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 420(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and 
     inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
       (b) Conforming ERISA Amendments.--
       (1) Sections 101(e)(3), 403(c)(1), and 408(b)(13) of the 
     Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
     1021(e)(3), 1103(c)(1), 1108(b)(13)) are each amended by 
     striking ``MAP-21'' and inserting ``DRIVE Act''.
       (2) Section 408(b)(13) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(13)) 
     is amended by striking ``January 1, 2022'' and inserting 
     ``January 1, 2026''.

                     Subtitle B--Fees and Receipts

     SEC. 52201. EXTENSION OF DEPOSITS OF SECURITY SERVICE FEES IN 
                   THE GENERAL FUND.

       Section 44940(i)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(K) $1,750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 and 
     2025.''.

     SEC. 52202. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION OF FEES FOR CERTAIN 
                   CUSTOMS SERVICES.

       (a) In General.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus 
     Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Adjustment of Fees for Inflation.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall 
     adjust the fees established under subsection (a), and the 
     limitations on such fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), 
     (8), and (9) of subsection (b), on October 1, 2015, and 
     annually thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of 
     the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for 
     the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price 
     Index for fiscal year 2014.
       ``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
     adjusting under paragraph (1) the amount of the fees 
     established under subsection (a), and the limitations on such 
     fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), and (9) of 
     subsection (b), the Secretary--
       ``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
     Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
       ``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 percent.
       ``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the 
     Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the 
     Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.
       (b) Deposits Into Customs User Fee Account.--Section 
     13031(f) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation 
     Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``all fees collected under subsection (a)'' 
     and inserting ``the amount of fees collected under subsection 
     (a) (determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l))''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)(A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i)--
       (A) by striking ``fees collected'' and inserting ``amount 
     of fees collected''; and
       (B) by striking ``), each appropriation'' and inserting ``, 
     and determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l)), each appropriation''.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 13031 of the 
     Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 
     U.S.C. 58c), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is 
     further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment under subsection 
     (l))'' after ``following fees''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (C) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (D) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (E) in paragraph (8)(A)--
       (i) in clause (i), by inserting ``or (l)'' after 
     ``subsection (a)(9)(B)''; and
       (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``$3''; and
       (F) in paragraph (9)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and 
     subject to adjustment under subsection (l)'' after ``Tariff 
     Act of 1930''; and
       (II) in clause (ii)(I), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''; 
     and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''.

     SEC. 52203. DIVIDENDS AND SURPLUS FUNDS OF RESERVE BANKS.

       Section 7(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 
     289(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``6 percent (1.5 percent in the case of a 
     stockholder having total consolidated assets of more than 
     $1,000,000,000 (determined as of September 30 of the 
     preceding fiscal year))''.

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall 
     drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve--
       (A) 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (B) 5,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (C) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (D) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (E) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (F) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (G) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (H) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.

     SEC. 52205. EXTENSION OF ENTERPRISE GUARANTEE FEE.

       Section 1327(f) of the Housing and Community Development 
     Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4547(f)) is amended by striking 
     ``October 1, 2021'' and inserting ``October 1, 2025''.

                          Subtitle C--Outlays

     SEC. 52301. INTEREST ON OVERPAYMENT.

       Section 111 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management 
     Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1721) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsections (h) and (i);
       (2) by redesignating subsections (j) through (l) as 
     subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and
       (3) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated), by striking the 
     fourth sentence.

                       DIVISION F--MISCELLANEOUS

               TITLE LXI--FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT

     SEC. 61001. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the 
     term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
       (2) Agency cerpo.--The term ``agency CERPO'' means the 
     chief environmental review and permitting officer of an 
     agency, as designated by the head of the agency under section 
     61002(b)(2)(A)(iii)(I).
       (3) Authorization.--The term ``authorization'' means any 
     license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other 
     administrative decision issued by an agency that is required 
     or authorized under Federal law in order to site, construct, 
     reconstruct, or commence operations of a covered project, 
     whether administered by a Federal or State agency.
       (4) Cooperating agency.--The term ``cooperating agency'' 
     means any agency with--
       (A) jurisdiction under Federal law; or

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       (B) special expertise as described in section 1501.6 of 
     title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the 
     date of enactment of this Act).
       (5) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the Federal 
     Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Steering Council 
     established under section 61002(a).
       (6) Covered project.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``covered project'' means any 
     activity in the United States that requires authorization or 
     environmental review by a Federal agency involving 
     construction of infrastructure for renewable or conventional 
     energy production, electricity transmission, surface 
     transportation, aviation, ports and waterways, water resource 
     projects, broadband, pipelines, manufacturing, or any other 
     sector as determined by a majority vote of the Council that--
       (i)(I) is subject to NEPA;
       (II) is likely to require a total investment of more than 
     $200,000,000; and
       (III) does not qualify for abbreviated authorization or 
     environmental review processes under any applicable law; or
       (ii) is subject to NEPA and the size and complexity of 
     which, in the opinion of the Council, make the project likely 
     to benefit from enhanced oversight and coordination, 
     including a project likely to require--

       (I) authorization from or environmental review involving 
     more than 2 Federal agencies; or
       (II) the preparation of an environmental impact statement 
     under NEPA.

       (B) Exclusion.--The term ``covered project'' does not 
     include--
       (i) any project subject to section 139 of title 23, United 
     States Code; or
       (ii) any project subject to section 2045 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2348).
       (7) Dashboard.--The term ``Dashboard'' means the Permitting 
     Dashboard required under section 61003(b).
       (8) Environmental assessment.--The term ``environmental 
     assessment'' means a concise public document for which a 
     Federal agency is responsible under section 1508.9 of title 
     40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
       (9) Environmental document.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``environmental document'' means 
     an environmental assessment, finding of no significant 
     impact, notice of intent, environmental impact statement, or 
     record of decision.
       (B) Inclusions.--The term ``environmental document'' 
     includes--
       (i) any document that is a supplement to a document 
     described in subparagraph (A); and
       (ii) a document prepared pursuant to a court order.
       (10) Environmental impact statement.--The term 
     ``environmental impact statement'' means the detailed written 
     statement required under section 102(2)(C) of NEPA.
       (11) Environmental review.--The term ``environmental 
     review'' means the agency procedures and processes for 
     applying a categorical exclusion or for preparing an 
     environmental assessment, an environmental impact statement, 
     or other document required under NEPA.
       (12) Executive director.--The term ``Executive Director'' 
     means the Executive Director appointed by the President under 
     section 61002(b)(1)(A).
       (13) Facilitating agency.--The term ``facilitating agency'' 
     means the agency that receives the initial notification from 
     the project sponsor required under section 61003(a).
       (14) Inventory.--The term ``inventory'' means the inventory 
     of covered projects established by the Executive Director 
     under section 61002(c)(1)(A).
       (15) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the 
     agency with principal responsibility for an environmental 
     review of a covered project under NEPA and parts 1500 through 
     1508 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor 
     regulations).
       (16) NEPA.--The term ``NEPA'' means the National 
     Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       (17) Participating agency.--The term ``participating 
     agency'' means an agency participating in an environmental 
     review or authorization for a covered project in accordance 
     with section 61003.
       (18) Project sponsor.--The term ``project sponsor'' means 
     an entity, including any private, public, or public-private 
     entity, seeking an authorization for a covered project.

     SEC. 61002. FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL.

       (a) Establishment.--There is established the Federal 
     Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
       (b) Composition.--
       (1) Chair.--The Executive Director shall--
       (A) be appointed by the President; and
       (B) serve as Chair of the Council.
       (2) Council members.--
       (A) In general.--
       (i) Designation by head of agency.--Each individual listed 
     in subparagraph (B) shall designate a member of the agency in 
     which the individual serves to serve on the Council.
       (ii) Qualifications.--A councilmember described in clause 
     (i) shall hold a position in the agency of deputy secretary 
     (or the equivalent) or higher.
       (iii) Support.--

       (I) In general.--Consistent with guidance provided by the 
     Director of the Office of Management and Budget, each 
     individual listed in subparagraph (B) shall designate 1 or 
     more appropriate members of the agency in which the 
     individual serves to serve as an agency CERPO.
       (II) Reporting.--In carrying out the duties of the agency 
     CERPO under this title, an agency CERPO shall report directly 
     to a deputy secretary (or the equivalent) or higher.

       (B) Heads of agencies.--The individuals that shall each 
     designate a councilmember under this subparagraph are as 
     follows:
       (i) The Secretary of Agriculture.
       (ii) The Secretary of the Army.
       (iii) The Secretary of Commerce.
       (iv) The Secretary of the Interior.
       (v) The Secretary of Energy.
       (vi) The Secretary of Transportation.
       (vii) The Secretary of Defense.
       (viii) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency.
       (ix) The Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission.
       (x) The Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
       (xi) The Secretary of Homeland Security.
       (xii) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
       (xiii) The Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic 
     Preservation.
       (xiv) Any other head of a Federal agency that the Executive 
     Director may invite to participate as a member of the 
     Council.
       (3) Additional members.--In addition to the members listed 
     in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Chairman of the Council on 
     Environmental Quality and the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget shall also be members of the Council.
       (c) Duties.--
       (1) Executive director.--
       (A) Inventory development.--The Executive Director, in 
     consultation with the Council, shall--
       (i) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, establish an inventory of covered projects that are 
     pending the environmental review or authorization of the head 
     of any Federal agency;
       (ii)(I) categorize the projects in the inventory as 
     appropriate, based on sector and project type; and
       (II) for each category, identify the types of environmental 
     reviews and authorizations most commonly involved; and
       (iii) add a covered project to the inventory after 
     receiving a notice described in section 61003(a)(1).
       (B) Facilitating agency designation.--The Executive 
     Director, in consultation with the Council, shall--
       (i) designate a facilitating agency for each category of 
     covered projects described in subparagraph (A)(ii); and
       (ii) publish the list of designated facilitating agencies 
     for each category of projects in the inventory on the 
     Dashboard in an easily accessible format.
       (C) Performance schedules.--
       (i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Executive Director, in 
     consultation with the Council, shall develop recommended 
     performance schedules, including intermediate and final 
     completion dates, for environmental reviews and 
     authorizations most commonly required for each category of 
     covered projects described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
       (ii) Requirements.--

       (I) In general.--The performance schedules shall reflect 
     employment of the use of the most efficient applicable 
     processes.
       (II) Limit.--

       (aa) In general.--The final completion dates in any 
     performance schedule for the completion of an environmental 
     review or authorization under clause (i) shall not exceed the 
     average time to complete an environmental review or 
     authorization for a project within that category.
       (bb) Calculation of average time.--The average time 
     referred to in item (aa) shall be calculated on the basis of 
     data from the preceding 2 calendar years and shall run from 
     the period beginning on the date on which the Executive 
     Director must make a specific entry for the project on the 
     Dashboard under section 61003(b)(2) (except that, for 
     projects initiated before that duty takes effect, the period 
     beginning on the date of filing of a completed application), 
     and ending on the date of the issuance of a record of 
     decision or other final agency action on the review or 
     authorization.
       (cc) Completion date.--Each performance schedule shall 
     specify that any decision by an agency on an environmental 
     review or authorization must be issued not later than 180 
     days after the date on which all information needed to 
     complete the review or authorization (including any hearing 
     that an agency holds on the matter) is in the possession of 
     the agency.
       (iii) Review and revision.--Not later than 2 years after 
     the date on which the performance schedules are established 
     under this subparagraph, and not less frequently than once 
     every 2 years thereafter, the Executive Director, in 
     consultation with the Council, shall review and revise the 
     performance schedules.

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       (D) Guidance.--The Executive Director, in consultation with 
     the Council, may recommend to the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget or to the Council on Environmental 
     Quality, as appropriate, that guidance be issued as necessary 
     for agencies--
       (i) to carry out responsibilities under this title; and
       (ii) to effectuate the adoption by agencies of the best 
     practices and recommendations of the Council described in 
     paragraph (2).
       (2) Council.--
       (A) Recommendations.--
       (i) In general.--The Council shall make recommendations to 
     the Executive Director with respect to the designations under 
     paragraph (1)(B) and the performance schedules under 
     paragraph (1)(C).
       (ii) Update.--The Council may update the recommendations 
     described in clause (i).
       (B) Best practices.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than 
     annually thereafter, the Council shall issue recommendations 
     on the best practices for--
       (i) enhancing early stakeholder engagement, including fully 
     considering and, as appropriate, incorporating 
     recommendations provided in public comments on any proposed 
     covered project;
       (ii) ensuring timely decisions regarding environmental 
     reviews and authorizations, including through the development 
     of performance metrics;
       (iii) improving coordination between Federal and non-
     Federal governmental entities, including through the 
     development of common data standards and terminology across 
     agencies;
       (iv) increasing transparency;
       (v) reducing information collection requirements and other 
     administrative burdens on agencies, project sponsors, and 
     other interested parties;
       (vi) developing and making available to applicants 
     appropriate geographic information systems and other tools;
       (vii) creating and distributing training materials useful 
     to Federal, State, tribal, and local permitting officials; 
     and
       (viii) addressing other aspects of infrastructure 
     permitting, as determined by the Council.
       (3) Agency cerpos.--An agency CERPO shall--
       (A) advise the respective agency councilmember on matters 
     related to environmental reviews and authorizations;
       (B) provide technical support, when requested to facilitate 
     efficient and timely processes for environmental reviews and 
     authorizations for covered projects under the jurisdictional 
     responsibility of the agency, including supporting timely 
     identification and resolution of potential disputes within 
     the agency or between the agency and other Federal agencies;
       (C) analyze agency environmental review and authorization 
     processes, policies, and authorities and make recommendations 
     to the respective agency councilmember for ways to 
     standardize, simplify, and improve the efficiency of the 
     processes, policies, and authorities, including by 
     implementing guidance issued under paragraph (1)(D) and other 
     best practices, including the use of information technology 
     and geographic information system tools within the agency and 
     across agencies, to the extent consistent with existing law; 
     and
       (D) review and develop training programs for agency staff 
     that support and conduct environmental reviews or 
     authorizations.
       (d) Administrative Support.--The Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget shall designate a Federal agency, other 
     than an agency that carries out or provides support for 
     projects that are not covered projects, to provide 
     administrative support for the Executive Director, and the 
     designated agency shall, as reasonably necessary, provide 
     support and staff to enable the Executive Director to fulfill 
     the duties of the Executive Director under this title.

     SEC. 61003. PERMITTING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.

       (a) Project Initiation and Designation of Participating 
     Agencies.--
       (1) Notice.--
       (A) In general.--A project sponsor of a covered project 
     shall submit to the Executive Director and the facilitating 
     agency notice of the initiation of a proposed covered 
     project.
       (B) Default designation.--If, at the time of submission of 
     the notice under subparagraph (A), the Executive Director has 
     not designated a facilitating agency under section 
     61002(c)(1)(B) for the categories of projects noticed, the 
     agency that receives the notice under subparagraph (A) shall 
     be designated as the facilitating agency.
       (C) Contents.--Each notice described in subparagraph (A) 
     shall include--
       (i) a statement of the purposes and objectives of the 
     proposed project;
       (ii) a concise description, including the general location 
     of the proposed project and a summary of geospatial 
     information, if available, illustrating the project area and 
     the locations, if any, of environmental, cultural, and 
     historic resources;
       (iii) a statement regarding the technical and financial 
     ability of the project sponsor to construct the proposed 
     project;
       (iv) a statement of any Federal financing, environmental 
     reviews, and authorizations anticipated to be required to 
     complete the proposed project; and
       (v) an assessment that the proposed project meets the 
     definition of a covered project under section 61001 and a 
     statement of reasons supporting the assessment.
       (2) Invitation.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 45 days after the date on 
     which the Executive Director must make a specific entry for 
     the project on the Dashboard under subsection (b)(2)(A), the 
     facilitating agency or lead agency, as applicable, shall--
       (i) identify all Federal and non-Federal agencies and 
     governmental entities likely to have financing, environmental 
     review, authorization, or other responsibilities with respect 
     to the proposed project; and
       (ii) invite all Federal agencies identified under clause 
     (i) to become a participating agency or a cooperating agency, 
     as appropriate, in the environmental review and authorization 
     management process described in section 61005.
       (B) Deadlines.--Each invitation made under subparagraph (A) 
     shall include a deadline for a response to be submitted to 
     the facilitating or lead agency, as applicable.
       (3) Participating and cooperating agencies.--
       (A) In general.--An agency invited under paragraph (2) 
     shall be designated as a participating or cooperating agency 
     for a covered project, unless the agency informs the 
     facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, in writing before 
     the deadline under paragraph (2)(B) that the agency--
       (i) has no jurisdiction or authority with respect to the 
     proposed project; or
       (ii) does not intend to exercise authority related to, or 
     submit comments on, the proposed project.
       (B) Changed circumstances.--On request and a showing of 
     changed circumstances, the Executive Director may designate 
     an agency that has opted out under subparagraph (A)(ii) to be 
     a participating or cooperating agency, as appropriate.
       (4) Effect of designation.--The designation described in 
     paragraph (3) shall not--
       (A) give the participating agency authority or jurisdiction 
     over the covered project; or
       (B) expand any jurisdiction or authority a cooperating 
     agency may have over the proposed project.
       (5) Lead agency designation.--
       (A) In general.--On establishment of the lead agency, the 
     lead agency shall assume the responsibilities of the 
     facilitating agency under this title.
       (B) Redesignation of facilitating agency.--If the lead 
     agency assumes the responsibilities of the facilitating 
     agency under subparagraph (A), the facilitating agency may be 
     designated as a cooperative or participating agency.
       (6) Change of facilitating or lead agency.--
       (A) In general.--On the request of a participating agency 
     or project sponsor, the Executive Director may designate a 
     different agency as the facilitating or lead agency, as 
     applicable, for a covered project, if the facilitating or 
     lead agency or the Executive Director receives new 
     information regarding the scope or nature of a covered 
     project that indicates that the project should be placed in a 
     different category under section 61002(c)(1)(B).
       (B) Resolution of dispute.--The Executive Director shall 
     resolve any dispute over designation of a facilitating or 
     lead agency for a particular covered project.
       (b) Permitting Dashboard.--
       (1) Requirement to maintain.--
       (A) In general.--The Executive Director, in coordination 
     with the Administrator of General Services, shall maintain an 
     online database to be known as the ``Permitting Dashboard'' 
     to track the status of Federal environmental reviews and 
     authorizations for any covered project in the inventory 
     described in section 61002(c)(1)(A).
       (B) Specific and searchable entry.--The Dashboard shall 
     include a specific and searchable entry for each covered 
     project.
       (2) Additions.--
       (A) In general.--
       (i) Existing projects.--Not later than 14 days after the 
     date on which the Executive Director adds a project to the 
     inventory under section 61002(c)(1)(A), the Executive 
     Director shall create a specific entry on the Dashboard for 
     the covered project.
       (ii) New projects.--Not later than 14 days after the date 
     on which the Executive Director receives a notice under 
     subsection (a)(1), the Executive Director shall create a 
     specific entry on the Dashboard for the covered project, 
     unless the Executive Director, facilitating agency, or lead 
     agency, as applicable, determines that the project is not a 
     covered project.
       (B) Explanation.--If the facilitating agency or lead 
     agency, as applicable, determines that the project is not a 
     covered project, the project sponsor may submit a further 
     explanation as to why the project is a covered project not 
     later than 14 days after the date of the determination under 
     subparagraph (A).

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       (C) Final determination.--Not later than 14 days after 
     receiving an explanation described in subparagraph (B), the 
     Executive Director shall--
       (i) make a final and conclusive determination as to whether 
     the project is a covered project; and
       (ii) if the Executive Director determines that the project 
     is a covered project, create a specific entry on the 
     Dashboard for the covered project.
       (3) Postings by agencies.--
       (A) In general.--For each covered project added to the 
     Dashboard under paragraph (2), the facilitating or lead 
     agency, as applicable, and each cooperating and participating 
     agency shall post to the Dashboard--
       (i) a hyperlink that directs to a website that contains, to 
     the extent consistent with applicable law--

       (I) the notification submitted under subsection (a)(1);
       (II)(aa) where practicable, the application and supporting 
     documents, if applicable, that have been submitted by a 
     project sponsor for any required environmental review or 
     authorization; or
       (bb) a notice explaining how the public may obtain access 
     to such documents;
       (III) a description of any Federal agency action taken or 
     decision made that materially affects the status of a covered 
     project;
       (IV) any significant document that supports the action or 
     decision described in subclause (III); and
       (V) a description of the status of any litigation to which 
     the agency is a party that is directly related to the 
     project, including, if practicable, any judicial document 
     made available on an electronic docket maintained by a 
     Federal, State, or local court; and

       (ii) any document described in clause (i) that is not 
     available by hyperlink on another website.
       (B) Deadline.--The information described in subparagraph 
     (A) shall be posted to the website made available by 
     hyperlink on the Dashboard not later than 5 business days 
     after the date on which the Federal agency receives the 
     information.
       (4) Postings by the executive director.--The Executive 
     Director shall publish to the Dashboard--
       (A) the permitting timetable established under subparagraph 
     (A) or (C) of subsection (c)(2);
       (B) the status of the compliance of each agency with the 
     permitting timetable;
       (C) any modifications of the permitting timetable;
       (D) an explanation of each modification described in 
     subparagraph (C); and
       (E) any memorandum of understanding established under 
     subsection (c)(3)(B).
       (c) Coordination and Timetables.--
       (1) Coordinated project plan.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on 
     which the Executive Director must make a specific entry for 
     the project on the Dashboard under subsection (b)(2)(A), the 
     facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, in consultation 
     with each coordinating and participating agency, shall 
     establish a concise plan for coordinating public and agency 
     participation in, and completion of, any required Federal 
     environmental review and authorization for the project.
       (B) Required information.--The Coordinated Project Plan 
     shall include the following information and be updated by the 
     facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, at least once per 
     quarter:
       (i) A list of, and roles and responsibilities for, all 
     entities with environmental review or authorization 
     responsibility for the project.
       (ii) A permitting timetable, as described in paragraph (2), 
     setting forth a comprehensive schedule of dates by which all 
     environmental reviews and authorizations, and to the maximum 
     extent practicable, State permits, reviews and approvals must 
     be made.
       (iii) A discussion of potential avoidance, minimization, 
     and mitigation strategies, if required by applicable law and 
     known.
       (iv) Plans and a schedule for public and tribal outreach 
     and coordination, to the extent required by applicable law.
       (C) Memorandum of understanding.--The coordinated project 
     plan described in subparagraph (A) may be incorporated into a 
     memorandum of understanding.
       (2) Permitting timetable.--
       (A) Establishment.--
       (i) In general.--As part of the coordination project plan 
     under paragraph (1), the facilitating or lead agency, as 
     applicable, in consultation with each cooperating and 
     participating agency, the project sponsor, and any State in 
     which the project is located, shall establish a permitting 
     timetable that includes intermediate and final completion 
     dates for action by each participating agency on any Federal 
     environmental review or authorization required for the 
     project.
       (ii) Consensus.--In establishing a permitting timetable 
     under clause (i), each agency shall, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, make efforts to reach a consensus.
       (B) Factors for consideration.--In establishing the 
     permitting timetable under subparagraph (A), the facilitating 
     or lead agency shall follow the performance schedules 
     established under section 61002(c)(1)(C), but may vary the 
     timetable based on relevant factors, including--
       (i) the size and complexity of the covered project;
       (ii) the resources available to each participating agency;
       (iii) the regional or national economic significance of the 
     project;
       (iv) the sensitivity of the natural or historic resources 
     that may be affected by the project;
       (v) the financing plan for the project; and
       (vi) the extent to which similar projects in geographic 
     proximity to the project were recently subject to 
     environmental review or similar procedures under State law.
       (C) Dispute resolution.--
       (i) In general.--The Executive Director, in consultation 
     with appropriate agency CERPOs and the project sponsor, 
     shall, as necessary, mediate any disputes regarding the 
     permitting timetable established under subparagraph (A).
       (ii) Disputes.--If a dispute remains unresolved 30 days 
     after the date on which the dispute was submitted to the 
     Executive Director, the Director of the Office of Management 
     and Budget, in consultation with the Chairman of the Council 
     on Environmental Quality, shall facilitate a resolution of 
     the dispute and direct the agencies party to the dispute to 
     resolve the dispute by the end of the 60-day period beginning 
     on the date of submission of the dispute to the Executive 
     Director.
       (iii) Final resolution.--Any action taken by the Director 
     of the Office of Management and Budget in the resolution of a 
     dispute under clause (ii) shall--

       (I) be final and conclusive; and
       (II) not be subject to judicial review.

       (D) Modification after approval.--
       (i) In general.--The facilitating or lead agency, as 
     applicable, may modify a permitting timetable established 
     under subparagraph (A) only if--

       (I) the facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, and the 
     affected cooperating agencies, after consultation with the 
     participating agencies, agree to a different completion date; 
     and
       (II) the facilitating agency or lead agency, as applicable, 
     or the affected cooperating agency provides a written 
     justification for the modification.

       (ii) Completion date.--A completion date in the permitting 
     timetable may not be modified within 30 days of the 
     completion date.
       (E) Consistency with other time periods.--A permitting 
     timetable established under subparagraph (A) shall be 
     consistent with any other relevant time periods established 
     under Federal law and shall not prevent any cooperating or 
     participating agency from discharging any obligation under 
     Federal law in connection with the project.
       (F) Conforming to permitting timetables.--
       (i) In general.--Each Federal agency shall conform to the 
     completion dates set forth in the permitting timetable 
     established under subparagraph (A), or with any completion 
     date modified under subparagraph (D).
       (ii) Failure to conform.--If a Federal agency fails to 
     conform with a completion date for agency action on a covered 
     project or is at significant risk of failing to conform with 
     such a completion date, the agency shall--

       (I) promptly submit to the Executive Director for 
     publication on the Dashboard an explanation of the specific 
     reasons for failing or significantly risking failing to 
     conform to the completion date and a proposal for an 
     alternative completion date;
       (II) in consultation with the facilitating or lead agency, 
     as applicable, establish an alternative completion date; and
       (III) each month thereafter until the agency has taken 
     final action on the delayed authorization or review, submit 
     to the Executive Director for posting on the Dashboard a 
     status report describing any agency activity related to the 
     project.

       (G) Abandonment of covered project.--
       (i) In general.--If the facilitating or lead agency, as 
     applicable, has a reasonable basis to doubt the continuing 
     technical or financial ability of the project sponsor to 
     construct the covered project, the facilitating or lead 
     agency may request the project sponsor provide an updated 
     statement regarding the ability of the project sponsor to 
     complete the project.
       (ii) Failure to respond.--If the project sponsor fails to 
     respond to a request described in clause (i) by the date that 
     is 30 days after receiving the request, the lead or 
     facilitating agency, as applicable, shall notify the 
     Executive Director, who shall publish an appropriate notice 
     on the Dashboard.
       (iii) Publication to dashboard.--On publication of a notice 
     under clause (ii), the completion dates in the permitting 
     timetable shall be tolled and agencies shall be relieved of 
     the obligation to comply with subparagraph (F) until such 
     time as the project sponsor submits to the facilitating or 
     lead agency, as applicable, an updated statement regarding 
     the technical and financial ability of the project sponsor to 
     construct the project.
       (3) Cooperating state, local, or tribal governments.--
       (A) State authority.--If the Federal environmental review 
     is being implemented within the boundaries of a State, the 
     State,

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     consistent with State law, may choose to participate in the 
     environmental review and authorization process under this 
     subsection and to make subject to the process all State 
     agencies that--
       (i) have jurisdiction over the covered project;
       (ii) are required to conduct or issue a review, analysis, 
     opinion, or statement for the covered project; or
       (iii) are required to make a determination on issuing a 
     permit, license, or other approval or decision for the 
     covered project.
       (B) Coordination.--To the maximum extent practicable under 
     applicable law, the facilitating or lead agency, as 
     applicable, shall coordinate the Federal environmental review 
     and authorization processes under this subsection with any 
     State, local, or tribal agency responsible for conducting any 
     separate review or authorization of the covered project to 
     ensure timely and efficient completion of environmental 
     reviews and authorizations.
       (C) Memorandum of understanding.--
       (i) In general.--Any coordination plan between the 
     facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, and any State, 
     local, or tribal agency shall, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, be included in a memorandum of understanding.
       (ii) Submission to executive director.--The facilitating or 
     lead agency, as applicable, shall submit to the Executive 
     Director each memorandum of understanding described in clause 
     (i).
       (d) Early Consultation.--The facilitating or lead agency, 
     as applicable, shall provide an expeditious process for 
     project sponsors to confer with each cooperating and 
     participating agency involved and, not later than 60 days 
     after the date on which the project sponsor submits a request 
     under this subsection, to have each such agency provide to 
     the project sponsor information concerning--
       (1) the availability of information and tools, including 
     pre-application toolkits, to facilitate early planning 
     efforts;
       (2) key issues of concern to each agency and to the public; 
     and
       (3) issues that must be addressed before an environmental 
     review or authorization can be completed.
       (e) Cooperating Agency.--
       (1) In general.--A lead agency may designate a 
     participating agency as a cooperating agency in accordance 
     with part 1501 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
     successor regulations).
       (2) Effect on other designation.--The designation described 
     in paragraph (1) shall not affect any designation under 
     subsection (a)(3).
       (3) Limitation on designation.--Any agency not designated 
     as a participating agency under subsection (a)(3) shall not 
     be designated as a cooperating agency under paragraph (1).
       (f) Reporting Status of Other Projects on Dashboard.--
       (1) In general.--On request of the Executive Director, the 
     Secretary and the Secretary of the Army shall use best 
     efforts to provide information for inclusion on the Dashboard 
     on projects subject to section 139 of title 23, United States 
     Code, and section 2045 of the Water Resources Development Act 
     of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2348) likely to require--
       (A) a total investment of more than $200,000,000; and
       (B) an environmental impact statement under NEPA.
       (2) Effect of inclusion on dashboard.--Inclusion on the 
     Dashboard of information regarding projects subject to 
     section 139 of title 23, United States Code, or section 2045 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 
     2348) shall not subject those projects to any requirements of 
     this title.

     SEC. 61004. INTERSTATE COMPACTS.

       (a) In General.--The consent of Congress is given for 3 or 
     more contiguous States to enter into an interstate compact 
     establishing regional infrastructure development agencies to 
     facilitate authorization and review of covered projects, 
     under State law or in the exercise of delegated permitting 
     authority described under section 61006, that will advance 
     infrastructure development, production, and generation within 
     the States that are parties to the compact.
       (b) Regional Infrastructure.--For the purpose of this 
     title, a regional infrastructure development agency referred 
     to in subsection (a) shall have the same authorities and 
     responsibilities of a State agency.

     SEC. 61005. COORDINATION OF REQUIRED REVIEWS.

       (a) Concurrent Reviews.--To integrate environmental reviews 
     and authorizations, each agency shall, to the maximum extent 
     practicable--
       (1) carry out the obligations of the agency with respect to 
     a covered project under any other applicable law 
     concurrently, and in conjunction with, other environmental 
     reviews and authorizations being conducted by other 
     cooperating or participating agencies, including 
     environmental reviews and authorizations required under NEPA, 
     unless the agency determines that doing so would impair the 
     ability of the agency to carry out the statutory obligations 
     of the agency; and
       (2) formulate and implement administrative, policy, and 
     procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure 
     completion of the environmental review process in a timely, 
     coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.
       (b) Adoption, Incorporation by Reference, and Use of 
     Documents.--
       (1) State environmental documents; supplemental 
     documents.--
       (A) Use of existing documents.--
       (i) In general.--On the request of a project sponsor, a 
     lead agency shall consider and, as appropriate, adopt or 
     incorporate by reference, the analysis and documentation that 
     has been prepared for a covered project under State laws and 
     procedures as the documentation, or part of the 
     documentation, required to complete an environmental review 
     for the covered project, if the analysis and documentation 
     were, as determined by the lead agency in consultation with 
     the Council on Environmental Quality, prepared under 
     circumstances that allowed for opportunities for public 
     participation and consideration
     of alternatives and environmental consequences that are 
     substantially equivalent to what would have been available 
     had the documents and analysis been prepared by a Federal 
     agency pursuant to NEPA.
       (ii) Guidance by ceq.--The Council on Environmental Quality 
     may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.
       (B) NEPA obligations.--An environmental document adopted 
     under subparagraph (A) or a document that includes 
     documentation incorporated under subparagraph (A) may serve 
     as the documentation required for an environmental review or 
     a supplemental environmental review required to be prepared 
     by a lead agency under NEPA.
       (C) Supplementation of state documents.--If the lead agency 
     adopts or incorporates analysis and documentation described 
     in subparagraph (A), the lead agency shall prepare and 
     publish a supplemental document if the lead agency determines 
     that during the period after preparation of the analysis and 
     documentation and before the adoption or incorporation--
       (i) a significant change has been made to the covered 
     project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review 
     of the project; or
       (ii) there has been a significant circumstance or new 
     information has emerged that is relevant to the environmental 
     review for the covered project.
       (D) Comments.--If a lead agency prepares and publishes a 
     supplemental document under subparagraph (C), the lead agency 
     shall solicit comments from other agencies and the public on 
     the supplemental document for a period of not more than 45 
     days, beginning on the date on which the supplemental 
     document is published, unless--
       (i) the lead agency, the project sponsor, and any 
     cooperating agency agree to a longer deadline; or
       (ii) the lead agency extends the deadline for good cause.
       (E) Notice of outcome of environmental review.--A lead 
     agency shall issue a record of decision or finding of no 
     significant impact, as appropriate, based on the document 
     adopted under subparagraph (A) and any supplemental document 
     prepared under subparagraph (C).
       (c) Alternatives Analysis.--
       (1) Participation.--As early as practicable during the 
     environmental review, but not later than the commencement of 
     scoping for a project requiring the preparation of an 
     environmental impact statement, the lead agency, in 
     consultation with each cooperating agency, shall determine 
     the range of reasonable alternatives to be considered for a 
     covered project.
       (2) Range of alternatives.--
       (A) In general.--Following participation under paragraph 
     (1) and subject to subparagraph (B), the lead agency shall 
     determine the range of reasonable alternatives for 
     consideration in any document that the lead agency is 
     responsible for preparing for the covered project.
       (B) Alternatives required by law.--In determining the range 
     of alternatives under subparagraph (A), the lead agency shall 
     include all alternatives required to be considered by law.
       (3) Methodologies.--
       (A) In general.--The lead agency shall determine, in 
     collaboration with each cooperating agency at appropriate 
     times during the environmental review, the methodologies to 
     be used and the level of detail required in the analysis of 
     each alternative for a covered project.
       (B) Environmental review.--A cooperating agency shall use 
     the methodologies referred to in subparagraph (A) when 
     conducting any required environmental review, to the extent 
     consistent with existing law.
       (4) Preferred alternative.--With the concurrence of the 
     cooperating agencies with jurisdiction under Federal law and 
     at the discretion of the lead agency, the preferred 
     alternative for a project, after being identified, may be 
     developed to a higher level of detail than other alternatives 
     to facilitate the development of mitigation measures or 
     concurrent compliance with other applicable laws if the lead 
     agency determines that the development of the higher level of 
     detail will not prevent--
       (A) the lead agency from making an impartial decision as to 
     whether to accept another alternative that is being 
     considered in the environmental review; and

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       (B) the public from commenting on the preferred and other 
     alternatives.
       (d) Environmental Review Comments.--
       (1) Comments on draft environmental impact statement.--For 
     comments by an agency or the public on a draft environmental 
     impact statement, the lead agency shall establish a comment 
     period of not less than 45 days and not more than 60 days 
     after the date on which a notice announcing availability of 
     the environmental impact statement is published in the 
     Federal Register, unless--
       (A) the lead agency, the project sponsor, and any 
     cooperating agency agree to a longer deadline; or
       (B) the lead agency, in consultation with each cooperating 
     agency, extends the deadline for good cause.
       (2) Other review and comment periods.--For all other review 
     or comment periods in the environmental review process 
     described in parts 1500 through 1508 of title 40, Code of 
     Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the lead 
     agency shall establish a comment period of not more than 45 
     days after the date on which the materials on which comment 
     is requested are made available, unless--
       (A) the lead agency, the project sponsor, and any 
     cooperating agency agree to a longer deadline; or
       (B) the lead agency extends the deadline for good cause.
       (e) Issue Identification and Resolution.--
       (1) Cooperation.--The lead agency and each cooperating and 
     participating agency shall work cooperatively in accordance 
     with this section to identify and resolve issues that could 
     delay completion of an environmental review or an 
     authorization required for the project under applicable law 
     or result in the denial of any approval under applicable law.
       (2) Lead agency responsibilities.--
       (A) In general.--The lead agency shall make information 
     available to each cooperating and participating agency and 
     project sponsor as early as practicable in the environmental 
     review regarding the environmental, historic, and 
     socioeconomic resources located within the project area and 
     the general locations of the alternatives under 
     consideration.
       (B) Sources of information.--The information described in 
     subparagraph (A) may be based on existing data sources, 
     including geographic information systems mapping.
       (3) Cooperating and participating agency 
     responsibilities.--Each cooperating and participating agency 
     shall--
       (A) identify, as early as practicable, any issues of 
     concern regarding any potential environmental impacts of the 
     covered project, including any issues that could 
     substantially delay or prevent an agency from completing any 
     environmental review or authorization required for the 
     project; and
       (B) communicate any issues described in subparagraph (A) to 
     the project sponsor.
       (f) Categories of Projects.--The authorities granted under 
     this section may be exercised for an individual covered 
     project or a category of covered projects.

     SEC. 61006. DELEGATED STATE PERMITTING PROGRAMS.

       (a) In General.--If a Federal statute permits a Federal 
     agency to delegate to or otherwise authorize a State to issue 
     or otherwise administer a permit program in lieu of the 
     Federal agency, the Federal agency with authority to carry 
     out the statute shall--
       (1) on publication by the Council of best practices under 
     section 61002(c)(2)(B), initiate a national process, with 
     public participation, to determine whether and the extent to 
     which any of the best practices are generally applicable on a 
     delegation- or authorization-wide basis to permitting under 
     the statute; and
       (2) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, make model recommendations for State modifications 
     of the applicable permit program to reflect the best 
     practices described in section 61002(c)(2)(B), as 
     appropriate.
       (b) Best Practices.--Lead and cooperating agencies may 
     share with State, tribal, and local authorities best 
     practices involved in review of covered projects and invite 
     input from State, tribal, and local authorities regarding 
     best practices.

     SEC. 61007. LITIGATION, JUDICIAL REVIEW, AND SAVINGS 
                   PROVISION.

       (a) Limitations on Claims.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, a claim arising under Federal law seeking judicial 
     review of any authorization issued by a Federal agency for a 
     covered project shall be barred unless--
       (A) the action is filed not later than 2 years after the 
     date of publication in the Federal Register of the final 
     record of decision or approval or denial of a permit, unless 
     a shorter time is specified in the Federal law under which 
     judicial review is allowed; and
       (B) in the case of an action pertaining to an environmental 
     review conducted under NEPA--
       (i) the action is filed by a party that submitted a comment 
     during the environmental review or a party that lacked a 
     reasonable opportunity to submit a comment; and
       (ii) a party filed a sufficiently detailed comment so as to 
     put the lead agency on notice of the issue on which the party 
     seeks judicial review.
       (2) New information.--
       (A) In general.--The head of a lead agency or participating 
     agency shall consider new information received after the 
     close of a comment period if the information satisfies the 
     requirements under regulations implementing NEPA.
       (B) Separate action.--If Federal law requires the 
     preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement 
     or other supplemental environmental document, the preparation 
     of such document shall be considered a separate final agency 
     action and the deadline for filing a claim for judicial 
     review of the agency action shall be 2 years after the date 
     on which a notice announcing the final agency action is 
     published in the Federal Register, unless a shorter time is 
     specified in the Federal law under which judicial review is 
     allowed.
       (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
     creates a right to judicial review or places any limit on 
     filing a claim that a person has violated the terms of an 
     authorization.
       (b) Preliminary Injunctive Relief.--In addition to 
     considering any other applicable equitable factors, in any 
     action seeking a temporary restraining order or preliminary 
     injunction against an agency or a project sponsor in 
     connection with review or authorization of a covered project, 
     the court shall--
       (1) consider the effects on public health, safety, and the 
     environment, the potential for significant job losses, and 
     other economic harm resulting from an order or injunction; 
     and
       (2) not presume that the harms described in paragraph (1) 
     are reparable.
       (c) Judicial Review.--Except as provided in subsection (a), 
     nothing in this title affects the reviewability of any final 
     Federal agency action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
       (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this title--
       (1) supersedes, amends, or modifies any Federal statute or 
     affects the responsibility of any Federal officer to comply 
     with or enforce any statute; or
       (2) creates a presumption that a covered project will be 
     approved or favorably reviewed by any agency.
       (e) Limitations.--Nothing in this section preempts, limits, 
     or interferes with--
       (1) any practice of seeking, considering, or responding to 
     public comment; or
       (2) any power, jurisdiction, responsibility, or authority 
     that a Federal, State, or local governmental agency, 
     metropolitan planning organization, Indian tribe, or project 
     sponsor has with respect to carrying out a project or any 
     other provisions of law applicable to any project, plan, or 
     program.

     SEC. 61008. REPORT TO CONGRESS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than April 15 of each year for 
     10 years beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the 
     Executive Director shall submit to Congress a report 
     detailing the progress accomplished under this title during 
     the previous fiscal year.
       (b) Contents.--The report described in subsection (a) shall 
     assess the performance of each participating agency and lead 
     agency based on the best practices described in section 
     61002(c)(2)(B).
       (c) Opportunity to Include Comments.--Each councilmember, 
     with input from the respective agency CERPO, shall have the 
     opportunity to include comments concerning the performance of 
     the agency in the report described in subsection (a).

     SEC. 61009. FUNDING FOR GOVERNANCE, OVERSIGHT, AND PROCESSING 
                   OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND PERMITS.

       (a) In General.--The heads of agencies listed in section 
     61002(b)(2)(B), with the guidance of the Director of the 
     Office of Management and Budget and in consultation with the 
     Executive Director, may, after public notice and opportunity 
     for comment, issue regulations establishing a fee structure 
     for project proponents to reimburse the United States for 
     reasonable costs incurred in conducting environmental reviews 
     and authorizations for covered projects.
       (b) Reasonable Costs.--As used in this section, the term 
     ``reasonable costs'' shall include costs to implement the 
     requirements and authorities required under sections 61002 
     and 61003, including the costs to agencies and the costs of 
     operating the Council.
       (c) Fee Structure.--The fee structure established under 
     subsection (a) shall--
       (1) be developed in consultation with affected project 
     proponents, industries, and other stakeholders;
       (2) exclude parties for which the fee would impose an undue 
     financial burden or is otherwise determined to be 
     inappropriate; and
       (3) be established in a manner that ensures that the 
     aggregate amount of fees collected for a fiscal year is 
     estimated not to exceed 20 percent of the total estimated 
     costs for the fiscal year for the resources allocated for the 
     conduct of the environmental reviews and authorizations 
     covered by this title, as determined by the Director of the 
     Office of Management and Budget.
       (d) Environmental Review and Permitting Improvement Fund.--
       (1) In general.--All amounts collected pursuant to this 
     section shall be deposited into a separate fund in the 
     Treasury of the United States to be known as the 
     ``Environmental Review Improvement Fund'' (referred to in 
     this section as the ``Fund'').

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       (2) Availability.--Amounts in the Fund shall be available 
     to the Executive Director, without appropriation or fiscal 
     year limitation, solely for the purposes of administering, 
     implementing, and enforcing this title, including the 
     expenses of the Council.
       (3) Transfer.--The Executive Director, with the approval of 
     the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, may 
     transfer amounts in the Fund to other agencies to facilitate 
     timely and efficient environmental reviews and authorizations 
     for proposed covered projects.
       (e) Effect on Permitting.--The regulations adopted pursuant 
     to subsection (a) shall ensure that the use of funds accepted 
     under subsection (d) will not impact impartial decision-
     making with respect to environmental reviews or 
     authorizations, either substantively or procedurally.
       (f) Transfer of Appropriated Funds.--
       (1) In general.--The heads of agencies listed in section 
     61002(b)(2)(B) shall have the authority to transfer, in 
     accordance with section 1535 of title 31, United States Code, 
     funds appropriated to those agencies and not otherwise 
     obligated to other affected Federal agencies for the purpose 
     of implementing the provisions of this title.
       (2) Limitation.--Appropriations under title 23, United 
     States Code and appropriations for the civil works program of 
     the Army Corps of Engineers shall not be available for 
     transfer under paragraph (1).

     SEC. 61010. APPLICATION.

       This title applies to any covered project for which--
       (1) a notice is filed under section 61003(a)(1); or
       (2) an application or other request for a Federal 
     authorization is pending before a Federal agency 90 days 
     after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 61011. GAO REPORT.

       Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
     submit to Congress a report that includes an analysis of 
     whether the provisions of this title could be adapted to 
     streamline the Federal permitting process for smaller 
     projects that are not covered projects.

                   TITLE LXII--ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

     SEC. 62001. HIRE MORE HEROES.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Hire 
     More Heroes Act of 2015''.
       (b) Employees With Health Coverage Under TRICARE or the 
     Veterans Administration Not Taken Into Account in Determining 
     Employers to Which the Employer Mandate Applies Under Patient 
     Protection and Affordable Care Act.--Section 4980H(c)(2) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``(F) Exemption for health coverage under tricare or the 
     veterans administration.--Solely for purposes of determining 
     whether an employer is an applicable large employer under 
     this paragraph for any month, an individual shall not be 
     taken into account as an employee for such month if such 
     individual has medical coverage for such month under--
       ``(i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including 
     coverage under the TRICARE program, or
       ``(ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 
     of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the 
     Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary.''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (b) 
     shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

              DIVISION G--SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION

     SEC. 70001. SHORT TITLE.

       This division may cited as the ``Surface Transportation 
     Extension Act of 2015''.

         TITLE LXXI--EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAMS

     SEC. 71001. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAMS.

       (a) In General.--Section 1001 of the Highway and 
     Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-159; 128 
     Stat. 1840; 129 Stat. 219) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and 
     inserting ``September 30, 2015'';
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
       (A) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''; and
       (B) by striking ``\304/365\'' and inserting ``\365/365\''; 
     and
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''; and
       (ii) by striking ``\304/365\'' and inserting ``\365/365\''; 
     and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``by this 
     subsection''.
       (b) Obligation Ceiling.--Section 1102 of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 
     104 note; Public Law 112-141) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(3)--
       (A) by striking ``$33,528,284,932'' and inserting 
     ``$40,256,000,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015'';
       (2) in subsection (b)(12)--
       (A) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''; and
       (B) by striking ``\304/365\'' and inserting ``\365/365\'';
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2015''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''; and
       (ii) by striking ``\304/365\'' and inserting ``\365/365\''; 
     and
       (4) in subsection (f)(1), in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A), by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting 
     ``September 30, 2015''.
       (c) Tribal High Priority Projects Program.--Section 
     1123(h)(1) of MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 202 note; Public Law 112-141) 
     is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$24,986,301'' and inserting 
     ``$30,000,000''; and
       (2) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''.

     SEC. 71002. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

       (a) Authorization of Contract Authority.--Section 1002(a) 
     of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (Public 
     Law 113-159; 128 Stat. 1842; 129 Stat. 220) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$366,465,753'' and inserting 
     ``$440,000,000''; and
       (2) by striking ``July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2015''.
       (b) Contract Authority.--Section 1002(b)(2) of the Highway 
     and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-159; 
     128 Stat. 1842; 129 Stat. 220) is amended by striking ``July 
     31, 2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2015''.

   TITLE LXXII--TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

     SEC. 72001. FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS.

       Section 5311(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``ending before'' and 
     all that follows through ``July 31, 2015,''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``ending before'' and 
     all that follows through ``July 31, 2015,''.

     SEC. 72002. APPORTIONMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORMULA 
                   GRANTS.

       Section 5336(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``before October 1, 2014'' and all that 
     follows through ``July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``before 
     October 1, 2015''.

     SEC. 72003. AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

       (a) Formula Grants.--Section 5338(a) of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``for fiscal year 2014'' 
     and all that follows and inserting ``for fiscal year 2014, 
     and $8,595,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.'';
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$107,274,521 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``$128,800,000 for fiscal year 2015'';
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and 
     $8,328,767 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 2014, and 
     2015'';
       (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``$3,713,505,753 for 
     the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 
     31, 2015,'' and inserting ``$4,458,650,000 for fiscal year 
     2015'';
       (D) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``$215,132,055 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``$258,300,000 for fiscal year 2015'';
       (E) in subparagraph (E)--
       (i) by striking ``$506,222,466 for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting 
     ``$607,800,000 for fiscal year 2015'';
       (ii) by striking ``$24,986,301 for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting 
     ``$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2015''; and
       (iii) by striking ``$16,657,534 for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting 
     ``$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2015'';
       (F) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and 
     $2,498,630 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 2014, and 
     2015'';
       (G) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and 
     $4,164,384 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 2014, and 
     2015'';
       (H) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and 
     $3,206,575 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 2014, and 
     2015'';
       (I) in subparagraph (I), by striking ``$1,803,927,671 for 
     the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 
     31, 2015,'' and inserting ``$2,165,900,000 for fiscal year 
     2015'';
       (J) in subparagraph (J), by striking ``$356,304,658 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``$427,800,000 for fiscal year 2015''; 
     and
       (K) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``$438,009,863 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,''

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     and inserting ``$525,900,000 for fiscal year 2015''.
       (b) Research, Development Demonstration and Deployment 
     Projects.--Section 5338(b) of title 49, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking ``$58,301,370 for the period beginning 
     on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' and 
     inserting ``$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2015''.
       (c) Transit Cooperative Research Program.--Section 5338(c) 
     of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``$5,830,137 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``$7,000,000 for 
     fiscal year 2015''.
       (d) Technical Assistance and Standards Development.--
     Section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking ``$5,830,137 for the period beginning on October 
     1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting 
     ``$7,000,000 for fiscal year 2015''.
       (e) Human Resources and Training.--Section 5338(e) of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$4,164,384 
     for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on 
     July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``$5,000,000 for fiscal year 
     2015''.
       (f) Capital Investment Grants.--Section 5338(g) of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``$1,558,295,890 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, 
     and ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``$1,907,000,000 
     for fiscal year 2015''.
       (g) Administration.--Section 5338(h) of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$86,619,178 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015'' and inserting ``$104,000,000 for fiscal year 2015'';
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and not 
     less than $4,164,384 for the period beginning on October 1, 
     2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 
     2014, and 2015''; and
       (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``2013 and 2014 and not 
     less than $832,877 for the period beginning on October 1, 
     2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 
     2014, and 2015''.

     SEC. 72004. BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA GRANTS.

       Section 5339(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``2013 and 2014 and $54,553,425 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``2013, 2014, and 2015'';
       (2) by striking ``and $1,041,096 for such period''; and
       (3) by striking ``and $416,438 for such period''.

           TITLE LXXIII--EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS

            Subtitle A--Extension of Highway Safety Programs

     SEC. 73101. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY 
                   ADMINISTRATION HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS.

       (a) Extension of Programs.--
       (1) Highway safety programs.--Section 31101(a)(1)(C) of 
     MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(C) $235,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (2) Highway safety research and development.--Section 
     31101(a)(2)(C) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(C) $113,500,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (3) National priority safety programs.--Section 
     31101(a)(3)(C) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(C) $272,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (4) National driver register.--Section 31101(a)(4)(C) of 
     MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(C) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (5) High visibility enforcement program.--
       (A) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 
     31101(a)(5)(C) of MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(C) $29,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (B) Law enforcement campaigns.--Section 2009(a) of SAFETEA-
     LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note) is amended--
       (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``and 2014 and in 
     the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 
     31, 2015'' and inserting ``through 2015''; and
       (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``and 2014 and in 
     the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 
     31, 2015,'' and inserting ``through 2015''.
       (6) Administrative expenses.--Section 31101(a)(6)(C) of 
     MAP-21 (126 Stat. 733) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(C) $25,500,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (b) Cooperative Research and Evaluation.--Section 403(f)(1) 
     of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``under subsection 402(c) in each fiscal year ending before 
     October 1, 2014, and $2,082,192 of the total amount available 
     for apportionment to the States for highway safety programs 
     under section 402(c) in the period beginning on October 1, 
     2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``under 
     section 402(c) in each fiscal year ending before October 1, 
     2015,''.
       (c) Applicability of Title 23.--Section 31101(c) of MAP-21 
     (126 Stat. 733) is amended by striking ``fiscal years 2013 
     and 2014 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting ``each of fiscal 
     years 2013 through 2015''.

     SEC. 73102. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY 
                   ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS.

       (a) Motor Carrier Safety Grants.--Section 31104(a)(10) of 
     title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(10) $218,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (b) Administrative Expenses.--Section 31104(i)(1)(J) of 
     title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(J) $259,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (c) Grant Programs.--
       (1) Commercial driver's license program improvement 
     grants.--Section 4101(c)(1) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) is 
     amended by striking ``each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and 
     $24,986,301 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``each of fiscal 
     years 2013 through 2015''.
       (2) Border enforcement grants.--Section 4101(c)(2) of 
     SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) is amended by striking ``each of 
     fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and $26,652,055 for the period 
     beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015''.
       (3) Performance and registration information system 
     management grant program.--Section 4101(c)(3) of SAFETEA-LU 
     (119 Stat. 1715) is amended by striking ``each of fiscal 
     years 2013 and 2014 and $4,164,384 for the period beginning 
     on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' and 
     inserting ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015''.
       (4) Commercial vehicle information systems and networks 
     deployment program.--Section 4101(c)(4) of SAFETEA-LU (119 
     Stat. 1715) is amended by striking ``each of fiscal years 
     2013 and 2014 and $20,821,918 for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting 
     ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015''.
       (5) Safety data improvement grants.--Section 4101(c)(5) of 
     SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) is amended by striking ``each of 
     fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and $2,498,630 for the period 
     beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015''.
       (d) High-Priority Activities.--Section 31104(k)(2) of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``each of 
     fiscal years 2006 through 2014 and up to $12,493,151 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2006 through 
     2015''.
       (e) New Entrant Audits.--Section 31144(g)(5)(B) of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``per fiscal 
     year and up to $26,652,055 for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting 
     ``per fiscal year''.
       (f) Outreach and Education.--Section 4127(e) of SAFETEA-LU 
     (119 Stat. 1741) is amended by striking ``each of fiscal 
     years 2013 and 2014 and $3,331,507 to the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration for the period beginning on 
     October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' and inserting 
     ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015''.
       (g) Grant Program for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators.--
     Section 4134(c) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31301 note) is 
     amended by striking ``each of fiscal years 2005 through 2014 
     and $832,877 for the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and 
     ending on July 31, 2015'' and inserting ``each of fiscal 
     years 2005 through 2015''.

     SEC. 73103. DINGELL-JOHNSON SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT.

       Section 4 of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act 
     (16 U.S.C. 777c) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1) by striking ``each fiscal year through 2014 and for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``each fiscal year through 2015''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by striking ``for each fiscal 
     year ending before October 1, 2014, and for the period 
     beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 2015,'' 
     and inserting ``for each fiscal year ending before October 1, 
     2015''.

                    Subtitle B--Hazardous Materials

     SEC. 73201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 5128(a)(3) of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(3) $42,762,000 for fiscal year 2015.''.
       (b) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund.--
     Section 5128(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Fiscal year 2015.--From the Hazardous Materials 
     Emergency Preparedness Fund established under section 
     5116(i), the Secretary may expend during fiscal year 2015--
       ``(A) $188,000 to carry out section 5115;
       ``(B) $21,800,000 to carry out subsections (a) and (b) of 
     section 5116, of which not less than $13,650,000 shall be 
     available to carry out section 5116(b);
       ``(C) $150,000 to carry out section 5116(f);
       ``(D) $625,000 to publish and distribute the Emergency 
     Response Guidebook under section 5116(i)(3); and
       ``(E) $1,000,000 to carry out section 5116(j).''.
       (c) Hazardous Materials Training Grants.--Section 5128(c) 
     of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and $3,331,507 for the 
     period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on July 31, 
     2015,'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2013 through 
     2015''.

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                    TITLE LXXIV--REVENUE PROVISIONS

     SEC. 74001. EXTENSION OF TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.

       (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``August 1, 2015'' in subsections 
     (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) and inserting ``October 1, 
     2015'', and
       (2) by striking ``Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 
     2015'' in subsections (c)(1) and (e)(3) and inserting 
     ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015''.
       (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 
     9504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 
     2015'' each place it appears in subsection (b)(2) and 
     inserting ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015'', 
     and
       (2) by striking ``August 1, 2015'' in subsection (d)(2) and 
     inserting ``October 1, 2015''.
       (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Paragraph 
     (2) of section 9508(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     is amended by striking ``August 1, 2015'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2015''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on August 1, 2015.

                     DIVISION H--BUDGETARY EFFECTS

     SEC. 80001. BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

       The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
     complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall 
     be determined by reference to the latest statement titled 
     ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, 
     submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the 
     Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such 
     statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

     SEC. 80002. MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND CASH BALANCE.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Highway account.--The term ``Highway Account'' has the 
     meaning given the term in section 9503(e)(5)(B) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (2) Highway trust fund.--The term ``Highway Trust Fund'' 
     means the Highway Trust Fund established by section 9503(a) 
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (3) Mass transit account.--The term ``Mass Transit 
     Account'' means the Mass Transit Account established by 
     section 9503(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (b) Restriction on Obligations.--If the Secretary, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines 
     under the test or reevaluation described under subsection (c) 
     or (d) that the projected cash balances of either the Highway 
     Account or the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund 
     will fall below the levels described in subparagraph (A) or 
     (B) of subsection (c)(2) at any time during the fiscal year 
     for which that determination applies, the Secretary shall not 
     approve any obligation of funds authorized out of the Highway 
     Account or the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund 
     during that fiscal year.
       (c) Cash Balance Test.--On July 15 prior to the beginning 
     of each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021, the Secretary, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall--
       (1) based on data available for the midsession review 
     described under section 1106 of title 31, United States Code, 
     estimate the projected cash balances of the Highway Account 
     and the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund for 
     the upcoming fiscal year; and
       (2) determine if those cash balances--
       (A) are projected to fall below the amount of 
     $4,000,000,000 at any time during that upcoming fiscal year 
     in the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund; or
       (B) are projected to fall below the amount of 
     $1,000,000,000 at any time during that upcoming fiscal year 
     in the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund.
       (d) Reevaluation.--The Secretary shall conduct the test 
     described under subsection (c) again during a respective 
     fiscal year--
       (1) if a law is enacted that provides additional revenues, 
     deposits, or transfers to the Highway Trust Fund; or
       (2) when the President submits to Congress under section 
     1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, updated outlay 
     estimates or revenue projections related to the Highway Trust 
     Fund.
       (e) Notification.--Not later than 15 days after a 
     determination is made under subsection (c) or (d), the 
     Secretary shall provide notification of the determination 
     to--
       (1) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
     Senate;
       (2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
     the House of Representatives;
       (3) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of 
     the Senate;
       (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     of the Senate; and
       (5) State transportation departments and designated 
     recipients.
       (f) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the 
     Secretary shall approve obligations in every fiscal year 
     for--
       (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Highway 
     Administration, including any administrative expenses funded 
     under--
       (A) section 104(a) of title 23, United States Code;
       (B) the tribal transportation program under section 
     202(a)(6), of title 23, United States Code;
       (C) the Federal lands transportation program under section 
     203 of title 23, United States Code; and
       (D) chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code;
       (2) funds for the national highway performance program 
     under section 119 of title 23, United States Code, that are 
     exempt from the limitation on obligations;
       (3) the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 
     23, United States Code;
       (4) the administrative expenses of the National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration in carrying out chapter 4 of 
     title 23, United States Code;
       (5) the highway safety programs under section 402 of title 
     23, United States Code, and national priority safety programs 
     under section 405 of title 23, United States Code;
       (6) the high visibility enforcement program under section 
     2009 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note; Public Law 109-59);
       (7) the highway safety research and development program 
     under section 403 of title 23, United States Code;
       (8) the national driver register under chapter 303 of title 
     49, United States Code;
       (9) the motor carrier safety assistance program under 
     section 31102 of title 49, United States Code;
       (10) the administrative expenses of the Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration under section 31110 of title 
     49, United States Code; and
       (11) the administrative expenses of the Federal Transit 
     Administration funded under section 5338(h) of title 49, 
     United States Code, to carry out section 5329 of title 49, 
     United States Code.

     SEC. 80003. PROHIBITION ON RESCISSIONS OF CERTAIN CONTRACT 
                   AUTHORITY.

       For purposes of the enforcement of a point of order 
     established under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 
     U.S.C. 621 et seq.), the determination of levels under the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 
     U.S.C. 900 et seq.) or the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 
     2010 (2 U.S.C. 931 et seq.), and the enforcement of a point 
     of order established under or the determination of levels 
     under a concurrent resolution on the budget, the rescission 
     of contract authority that is provided under this Act or an 
     amendment made by this Act for fiscal year 2019, 2020, or 
     2021 shall not be counted.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2422. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

               TITLE _--ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

     SEC. __101 MOVE AMERICA BONDS.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Move america bonds.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter 
     B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by inserting after section 142 the following new 
     section:

     ``SEC. 142A. MOVE AMERICA BONDS.

       ``(a) In General.--
       ``(1) Treatment as exempt facility bond.--Except as 
     otherwise provided in this section, a Move America bond shall 
     be treated for purposes of this part as an exempt facility 
     bond.
       ``(2) Exceptions.--
       ``(A) No government ownership requirement.--Paragraph (1) 
     of section 142(b) shall not apply to any Move America bond.
       ``(B) Special rules for high-speed rail bonds.--Paragraphs 
     (2) and (3) of section 142(i) shall not apply to any Move 
     America bond described in subsection (b)(4).
       ``(C) Special rules for highway and surface transportation 
     facilities.--Paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 142(m) 
     shall not apply to any Move America bond described in 
     subsection (b)(5).
       ``(b) Move America Bond.--For purposes of this part, the 
     term `Move America bond' means any bond issued as part of an 
     issue--
       ``(1) which is issued before January 1, 2022, and
       ``(2) 95 percent or more of the net proceeds of which are 
     used to provide--
       ``(A) airports,
       ``(B) docks and wharves, including--
       ``(i) waterborne mooring infrastructure,
       ``(ii) dredging in connection with a dock or wharf, and
       ``(iii) any associated rail and road infrastructure for the 
     purpose of integrating modes of transportation,
       ``(C) mass commuting facilities,
       ``(D) railroads (as defined in section 20102 of title 49, 
     United States Code) and any associated rail and road 
     infrastructure for the

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     purpose of integrating modes of transportation,
       ``(E) any--
       ``(i) surface transportation project which is eligible for 
     Federal assistance under title 23, United States Code (as in 
     effect on the date of the enactment of this section),
       ``(ii) project for an international bridge or tunnel for 
     which an international entity authorized under Federal or 
     State law is responsible and which is eligible Federal 
     assistance under title 23, United States Code (as so in 
     effect), or
       ``(iii) facility for the transfer of freight from truck to 
     rail or rail to truck (including any temporary storage 
     facilities directly related to such transfers) which is 
     eligible for Federal assistance under either title 23 or 
     title 49, United States Code (as so in effect),
       ``(F) flood diversions, or
       ``(G) inland waterways, including construction and 
     rehabilitation expenditures for navigation on any inland or 
     intracoastal waterways of the United States (within the 
     meaning of section 4042(d)(2)).
       ``(c) Flood Diversions.--For purposes of this section, the 
     term `flood diversion' means any flood damage risk reduction 
     project authorized under any Act for authorizing water 
     resources development projects.
       ``(d) Move America Volume Cap.--
       ``(1) In general.--The aggregate face amount of Move 
     America bonds issued pursuant to an issue, when added to the 
     aggregate face amount of Move America bonds previously issued 
     by the issuing authority, shall not exceed such issuing 
     authority's Move America volume cap.
       ``(2) Move america volume cap.--For purposes of this 
     subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--The Move America volume cap shall be 
     equal to the amount elected by the State under paragraph (3).
       ``(B) Allocation of volume cap.--Each State may allocate 
     the Move America volume cap of such State among governmental 
     units (or other authorities) in such State having authority 
     to issue private activity bonds.
       ``(3) Election to convert private activity bond volume 
     cap.--
       ``(A) In general.--If a State makes an election under this 
     paragraph, the Move America volume cap determined under 
     paragraph (1) shall be equal to the sum of--
       ``(i) the amount of private activity bond volume cap for 
     State agencies authorized to issue tax-exempt private 
     activity bonds for calendar year 2016 under section 146(b) 
     which is specified in such election, plus
       ``(ii) the amount of private activity bond volume cap 
     carryforwards available to all State agencies authorized to 
     issue tax-exempt private activity bonds for calendar year 
     2016 under section 146(f) which is specified in such 
     election.
       ``(B) Effect of election.--In the case of any election 
     under this subparagraph by a State--
       ``(i) the volume cap under section 146(b) for State 
     agencies authorized to issue tax-exempt private activity 
     bonds for calendar year 2016 shall be reduced by the amount 
     specified under subparagraph (A)(i), and
       ``(ii) the amount of carryforwards under section 146(f) for 
     State agencies authorized to issue tax-exempt private 
     activity bonds shall be reduced by the amount specified under 
     subparagraph (A)(ii).
     Rules similar to the rules of section 146(f)(3)(B) shall 
     apply for the purposes of any amount reduced under clause 
     (ii).
       ``(C) Election.--An election under this subparagraph shall 
     be made before January 1, 2017, and be in such form and 
     manner as specified by the Secretary.
       ``(e) Applicability of Certain Federal Laws.--An issue 
     shall not be treated as an issue under subsection (b) unless 
     the facility for which the proceeds of such issue are used 
     would be subject to the requirements of any Federal law 
     (including titles 23, 40, and 49 of the United States Code) 
     which would otherwise apply to similar projects.
       ``(f) Special Rule for Environmental Remediation Costs for 
     Docks and Wharves.--For purposes of this section, amounts 
     used for working capital expenditures relating to 
     environmental remediation required under State or Federal law 
     at or near a facility described in subsection (b)(2)(B) 
     (including environmental remediation in the riverbed and land 
     within or adjacent to the federal navigation channel used to 
     access such facility) shall be treated as an amount used to 
     provide for such a facility.
       ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     this section.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subpart A of part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such 
     Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 142 the following new item:

``Sec. 142A. Move America bonds.''.
       (b) Application of Other Private Activity Bond Rules.--
       (1) Treatment under private activity bond volume cap.--
     Subsection (g) of section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph 
     (3), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and 
     inserting ``, and'', and by inserting after paragraph (4) the 
     following new paragraph:
       ``(5) any Move America bond.''.
       (2) Rule for facilities located outside the state.--
     Paragraph (2) of section 146(k) of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or to any Move America 
     bond'' after ``section 142(a)''.
       (3) Special rule on use for land acquisition.--Subparagraph 
     (A) of section 147(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     is amended by inserting ``(50 percent in the case of any 
     issue of Move America bonds)'' after ``25 percent''.
       (4) Special rules for rehabilitation expenditures.--
       (A) Inclusion of certain expenditures.--Subparagraph (B) of 
     section 147(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by inserting ``, except that, in the case of any Move 
     America bond, such term shall include any expenditure 
     described in clause (iii) or (v) thereof'' before the period 
     at the end.
       (B) Period for expenditures.--Subparagraph (C) of section 
     147(d)(3) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(5 years, in 
     the case of any Move America bond)'' after ``2 years''.
       (c) Treatment Under the Alternative Minimum Tax.--
     Subparagraph (C) of section 57(a)(5) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new clause:
       ``(vii) Exception for move america bonds.--For purposes of 
     clause (i), the term `private activity bond' shall not 
     include any Move America bond (as defined in section 
     142A).''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to obligations issued in calendar years beginning 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. __102. MOVE AMERICA TAX CREDITS.

       (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of 
     chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new section:

     ``SEC. 30E. MOVE AMERICA CREDIT.

       ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of a Move America 
     credit certificate purchased by the taxpayer, there shall be 
     allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter 
     for any taxable year in the credit period an amount equal to 
     10 percent of the value of such certificate.
       ``(b) Credit Period.--For purposes of this section, the 
     term `credit period' means, with respect to any Move America 
     credit certificate, the period of 10 taxable years beginning 
     with the first taxable year that begins in the calendar year 
     in which the qualified project to which such certificate 
     relates is placed in service.
       ``(c) Move America Credit Certificate.--For purposes of 
     this section--
       ``(1) Move america credit certificate.--The term `Move 
     America credit certificate' means any certificate that--
       ``(A) is sold to the taxpayer under a qualified Move 
     America credit program by a State or by a project sponsor to 
     whom the State has allocated such certificate for sale under 
     paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(I),
       ``(B) is designated by the State as relating to a qualified 
     project,
       ``(C) the proceeds of the sale of which are used to finance 
     the qualified project designated under subparagraph (B),
       ``(D) specifies--
       ``(i) the value of the certificate and the purchase price, 
     and
       ``(ii) the qualified project to which it relates,
       ``(E) is sold no later than the end of the calendar year in 
     which the project is placed in service, and
       ``(F) is in such form as the Secretary may prescribe.
       ``(2) Qualified move america credit program.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified Move America credit 
     program' means any program--
       ``(i) which is established by a State for any calendar year 
     for which it is authorized to issue Move America bonds (as 
     defined in section 142A),
       ``(ii) under which the State exchanges (in such manner as 
     the Secretary may prescribe) an amount of the Move America 
     bonds (as so defined) which it may otherwise issue during 
     such calendar year for the ability to sell Move America 
     credit certificates, and
       ``(iii) under which the State is obligated to repay to the 
     Secretary an amount equal to the recapture amount, if 
     applicable, with respect to any Move America credit 
     certificate.
       ``(B) Allocation of certificates to project sponsors.--
       ``(i) In general.--A State that has established a qualified 
     Move America credit program under subparagraph (A) may 
     allocate any Move America credit certificate that is eligible 
     to be sold by such State to the project sponsor of the 
     qualified project to which such certificate relates.
       ``(ii) Sale or use.--A project sponsor to whom any Move 
     America certificate is allocated under clause (i) may--

       ``(I) sell such certificate, or
       ``(II) claim the credit under this section with respect to 
     such certificate as if the project sponsor had purchased the 
     certificate from the State.

       ``(3) Value.--
       ``(A) In general.--The aggregate value of the Move America 
     credit certificates sold or allocated by a State in a 
     calendar year shall

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     equal 25 percent of the value of Move America bonds exchanged 
     by the State under paragraph (2)(A)(ii).
       ``(B) Limitation relating to qualified project cost.--The 
     aggregate value of the Move America credit certificates sold 
     or allocated by a State and designated by the State as 
     relating to any qualified project shall not exceed the lesser 
     of--
       ``(i) 20 percent of the estimated cost of the project, or
       ``(ii) 50 percent of the total amount of private equity 
     invested in the project.
       ``(4) Certificate nontransferable.--A Move America credit 
     certificate, once purchased from a State or a project sponsor 
     to whom the State has allocated such certificate for sale 
     under paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(I), may not be sold or transferred 
     to any other person.
       ``(d) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this 
     section--
       ``(1) Qualified project.--The term `qualified project' 
     means a project which--
       ``(A) would be subject to the same requirements of any 
     Federal law (including titles 23, 40, and 49 of the United 
     States Code) which would otherwise apply to similar projects, 
     and
       ``(B) is for the construction of a facility described in 
     section 142A(b)(2), but only if such project, upon 
     completion, will be generally available for public use.
       ``(2) Recapture amount.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of any Move America credit 
     certificate, if the project to which the certificate is 
     designated under subsection (c)(1)(B) as relating--
       ``(i) is never placed in service, or
       ``(ii) ceases to be a qualified project at any time during 
     the credit period,
     the recapture amount is the amount determined under 
     subparagraph (B).
       ``(B) Amount determined.--The amount determined under this 
     subparagraph is--
       ``(i) in the case of a project to which subparagraph (A)(i) 
     applies, the value of the Move America credit certificate, 
     and
       ``(ii) in the case of a project to which subparagraph 
     (A)(ii) applies, the product of--

       ``(I) an amount equal to 10 percent of the value of the 
     Move America credit certificate, and
       ``(II) the number of calendar years in the credit period 
     beginning with the calendar year in which the project ceases 
     to be a qualified project.

       ``(3) Special rule for projects not placed in service.--For 
     purposes of subsection (a), if the project to which a Move 
     America credit certificate is designated under subsection 
     (c)(1)(B) as relating is never placed in service, the first 
     taxable year that begins in the calendar year in which the 
     State certifies (at such time and in such manner as may be 
     prescribed by the Secretary) that the project will not be 
     placed in service shall be treated as the year in which the 
     project was placed in service.
       ``(e) Application With Other Credits.--
       ``(1) Business credit treated as part of general business 
     credit.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the credit 
     which would be allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable 
     year (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be 
     treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable 
     year (and not allowed under subsection (a)).
       ``(2) Personal credit.--For purposes of this title, in the 
     case of an individual, the credit allowed under subsection 
     (a) for any taxable year shall be treated as a credit 
     allowable under subpart A for such taxable year.''.
       (b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--
     Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (35),
       (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and 
     inserting ``, plus'', and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(37) the portion of the Move America credit to which 
     section 30E(e)(1) applies.''.
       (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart 
     B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new item:

``Sec. 30E. Move America credit.''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (e) Reporting.--A State that sells any Move America credit 
     certificate shall report, at such time and in such manner as 
     the Secretary of the Treasury shall require--
       (1) to the Secretary of the Treasury--
       (A) the value of the Move America bonds otherwise allowed 
     to be issued by the State which are exchanged under section 
     30E(c)(2)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the 
     ability to sell such Move America credit certificates, and
       (B) the number of Move America credit certificates sold by 
     the State or allocated to project sponsors, the value of each 
     such certificate, and to whom it was sold (including the name 
     of the purchaser and any other identifying information as the 
     Secretary of the Treasury shall require), and
       (2) to the Secretary of the Treasury and the purchaser of 
     any Move America credit certificate--
       (A) the placed in service date of the qualified project to 
     which the certificate is designated under section 
     30E(c)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as 
     relating, or
       (B) that the State has made a certification under section 
     30E(d)(3) of such Code that such project will not be placed 
     in service.
     For purposes of this subsection, any term used in this 
     subsection that is also used in section 30E or 142A of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 has the same meaning as when 
     used in such section.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2423. Mr. NELSON submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 577, strike lines 6 through 17, and insert the 
     following:
       (a) Increase in Civil Penalties.--Section 30165(a) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2424. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division F, add the following:

                         TITLE LXII--FUEL TAXES

     SEC. 62001. INCREASE IN TAX ON GASOLINE.

       (a) Phased-in Increase.--
       (1) In general.--Clause (i) of section 4081(a)(2)(A) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``aviation gasoline,'' and all that follows and inserting 
     ``aviation gasoline--

       ``(I) 22.3 cents per gallon in the case of gasoline 
     removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2016,
       ``(II) 26.3 cents per gallon in the case of gasoline 
     removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2017,
       ``(III) 30.3 cents per gallon in the case of gasoline 
     removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2018, and
       ``(IV) 34.3 cents per gallon in the case of gasoline 
     removed, entered, or sold in calendar years beginning after 
     December 31, 2018,''.

       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to gasoline removed, entered, or sold on or after 
     the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning not 
     less than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.
       (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 4081(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Adjustment for inflation.--
       ``(i) In general.--In the case of gasoline removed, 
     entered, or sold in a calendar year after 2019, the 34.3 
     cents amount in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) shall be increased by 
     an amount equal to--

       ``(I) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2018' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.

       ``(ii) Rounding.--If the amount as increased under clause 
     (i) is not a multiple of 0.1 cents, such amount shall be 
     rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.1 cents.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to gasoline removed, entered, or sold after 
     December 31, 2018.
       (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Compressed 
     Natural Gas.--
       (1) In general.--The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of 
     section 4041(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by striking ``18.3 cents'' and inserting ``equal to 
     the rate of tax in effect under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) for 
     the calendar year in which such gas is sold or used,''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to compressed natural gas sold or used on or 
     after

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     the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning not 
     less than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.
       (d) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Methanol and 
     Ethanol.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 4041(m) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``shall 
     be--'' and all that follows and inserting ``shall be equal to 
     61.7 percent of the rate of tax in effect under section 
     4081(a)(2)(A)(i) for the calendar year in which such fuel is 
     sold or used.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to methanol and ethanol fuel sold or used on or 
     after the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning 
     not less than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 62002. INCREASE IN TAX ON DIESEL FUEL AND KEROSENE.

       (a) In General.--Clause (iii) of section 4081(a)(2)(A) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``kerosene'' and all that follows and inserting ``kerosene--

       ``(I) 28.3 cents per gallon in the case of diesel fuel or 
     kerosene removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2016,
       ``(II) 32.3 cents per gallon in the case of diesel fuel or 
     kerosene removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2017,
       ``(III) 36.3 cents per gallon in the case of diesel fuel or 
     kerosene removed, entered, or sold in calendar year 2018, and
       ``(IV) 40.3 cents per gallon in the case of diesel fuel or 
     kerosene removed, entered, or sold in calendar years 
     beginning after December 31, 2018,''.

       (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Subparagraph (E) of section 
     4081(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by 
     this title, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii),
       (2) by striking ``If the amount as increased under clause 
     (i)'' in clause (iii), as so redesignated, and inserting ``If 
     any amount as increased under clause (i) or (ii)'',
       (3) by striking ``In general'' in the heading of clause (i) 
     and inserting ``Tax on gasoline'', and
       (4) by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause:
       ``(ii) Tax on diesel fuel or kerosene.--In the case of 
     diesel fuel or kerosene removed, entered, or sold in a 
     calendar year after 2019, the 40.3 cents amount in 
     subparagraph (A)(iii)(IV) shall be increased by an amount 
     equal to--

       ``(I) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2018' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.''.

       (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Diesel-water 
     Fuel Emulsions.--Subparagraph (D) of section 4081(a)(2) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be applied by substituting 
     `19.7 cents' for `24.3 cents''' and inserting ``the rate of 
     tax shall be equal to 81 percent of the rate of tax in effect 
     under subparagraph (A)(iii) for the calendar year in which 
     such emulsion is removed, entered, or sold''.
       (d) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Certain 
     Alternative Fuels.--Clause (ii) of section 4041(a)(2)(B) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``24.3 cents per gallon'' and inserting ``the rate of tax 
     specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(iii) which is in effect at 
     the time of such sale or use''.
       (e) Conforming Amendment Relating to Rate of Tax on 
     Buses.--
       (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 6427(b)(2) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``7.4 cents per gallon less'' and all that follows and 
     inserting ``the aggregate rate at which tax was imposed on 
     such fuel by section 4041(a) or 4081, as the case may be, 
     reduced by the amount determined under subparagraph (E).''.
       (2) Amount determined.--Paragraph (2) of section 6427(b) of 
     such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(E) Amount determined.--
       ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the 
     amount determined under this paragraph is--

       ``(I) 8.62 cents per gallon in the case of fuel used in 
     calendar year 2016,
       ``(II) 9.84 cents per gallon in the case of fuel used in 
     calendar year 2017,
       ``(III) 11.05 cents per gallon in the case of fuel used in 
     calendar year 2018, and
       ``(IV) 12.27 cents per gallon in the case of fuel used in 
     calendar years beginning after December 31, 2018.

       ``(ii) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of fuel used 
     in a calendar year after 2019, the 12.27 cents amount in 
     clause (i)(IV) shall be increased by an amount equal to--

       ``(I) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2018' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.''.

       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to diesel fuel, kerosene, and diesel-water fuel 
     emulsions removed, entered, or sold on or after the first day 
     of the first calendar quarter beginning not less than 60 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 62003. ALLOCATION IN ACCOUNTS IN HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.

       (a) In General.--Subparagraph (A) of section 9503(e)(2) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(A) except as otherwise provided in this sentence--
       ``(i) 2.86 cents per gallon with respect to taxes imposed 
     during calendar year 2015,
       ``(ii) 3.66 cents per gallon with respect to taxes imposed 
     during calendar year 2016,
       ``(iii) 4.46 cents per gallon with respect to taxes imposed 
     during calendar year 2017,
       ``(iv) 5.26 cents per gallon with respect to taxes imposed 
     during calendar year 2018, and
       ``(v) 6.06 cents per gallon with respect to taxes imposed 
     during any calendar year after 2018,''.
       (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 9503(e) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(6) Adjustment for inflation.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of any calendar year 
     beginning after 2019, the amount in clause (v) of paragraph 
     (2)(A) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(i) such amount, multiplied by
       ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2018' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.
       ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase under subparagraph (A) shall 
     be rounded to the nearest 0.1 cents.''.

     SEC. 62004. FLOOR STOCKS TAXES.

       (a) Imposition of Tax.--In the case of any taxable fuel 
     which is held on the floor stocks tax date by any person, 
     there is hereby imposed a floor stocks tax equal to the 
     excess of the tax which would be imposed on such fuel under 
     section 4041 or 4081 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 had 
     the taxable event occurred on the floor stocks tax date over 
     the tax paid under any such section on such fuel.
       (b) Liability for Tax and Method of Payment.--
       (1) Liability for tax.--A person holding a fuel on the 
     floor stocks tax date to which the tax imposed by subsection 
     (a) applies shall be liable for such tax.
       (2) Method of payment.--The tax imposed by subsection (a) 
     shall be paid in such manner as the Secretary shall 
     prescribe.
       (3) Time of payment.--The tax imposed by subsection (a) 
     shall be paid on or before the date which is 6 months after 
     the floor stocks tax date.
       (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       (1) Held by a person.--A fuel shall be considered as held 
     by a person if title thereto has passed to such person 
     (whether or not delivery to the person has been made).
       (2) Taxable fuel.--The term ``taxable fuel'' means--
       (A) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline), diesel fuel, 
     kerosene (other than aviation-grade kerosene), and diesel-
     water fuel emulsions;
       (B) fuel taxed under section 4041(a)(2) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 (including methanol and ethanol to which 
     section 4041(m) of such Code applies); and
       (C) compressed natural gas.
       (3) Floor stocks date.--The term ``floor stocks tax date'' 
     means January 1 of any calendar year beginning after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act on which a rate of tax under 
     section 4041 or 4081 of such Code increases pursuant to an 
     amendment made by section 62001 or 62002.
       (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Treasury.
       (d) Exception for Exempt Uses.--The tax imposed by 
     subsection (a) shall not apply to taxable fuel held by any 
     person exclusively for any use to the extent a credit or 
     refund of the tax imposed by a section of such Code is 
     allowable for such use.
       (e) Exception for Fuel Held in Vehicle Tank.--No tax shall 
     be imposed by subsection (a) on taxable fuel held in the tank 
     of a motor vehicle or motorboat.
       (f) Exception for Certain Amounts of Fuel.--
       (1) In general.--No tax shall be imposed by subsection (a) 
     on any fuel held on the floor stocks tax date by any person 
     if the aggregate amount of fuel held by such person on such 
     date does not exceed 2,000 gallons. The preceding sentence 
     shall apply only if such person submits to the Secretary (at 
     the time and in the manner required by the Secretary) such 
     information as the Secretary shall require for purposes of 
     this paragraph.
       (2) Exempt fuel.--For purposes of paragraph (1), there 
     shall not be taken into account fuel held by any person which 
     is exempt from the tax imposed by subsection (a) by reason of 
     subsection (d) or (e).
       (3) Controlled groups.--For purposes of this section--
       (A) Corporations.--
       (i) In general.--All persons treated as a controlled group 
     shall be treated as 1 person.
       (ii) Controlled group.--The term ``controlled group'' has 
     the meaning given to such term by subsection (a) of section 
     1563 of such Code; except that for such purposes the phrase 
     ``more than 50 percent'' shall be substituted for the phrase 
     ``at least 80 percent'' each place it appears in such 
     subsection.
       (B) Nonincorporated persons under common control.--Under 
     regulations prescribed

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     by the Secretary, principles similar to the principles of 
     clause (i) shall apply to a group of persons under common 
     control where one or more of such persons is not a 
     corporation.
       (g) Other Laws Applicable.--All provisions of law, 
     including penalties, applicable with respect to the taxes 
     imposed by chapter 31 or 32 of such Code shall, insofar as 
     applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions of this 
     section, apply with respect to the floor stock taxes imposed 
     by subsection (a) to the same extent as if such taxes were 
     imposed by such chapter.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2425. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of division F, add the following:

                         TITLE LXII--FUEL TAXES

     SEC. 62001. ADJUSTING TAX ON GASOLINE FOR INFLATION.

       (a) Adjustment for Inflation.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 4081(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Adjustment for inflation.--
       ``(i) In general.--In the case of gasoline removed, 
     entered, or sold in a calendar year after 2015, the 18.3 
     cents amount in subparagraph (A)(i) shall be increased by an 
     amount equal to--

       ``(I) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.

       ``(ii) Rounding.--If the amount as increased under clause 
     (i) is not a multiple of 0.1 cents, such amount shall be 
     rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.1 cents.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to gasoline removed, entered, or sold after 
     December 31, 2015.
       (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Compressed 
     Natural Gas.--
       (1) In general.--The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of 
     section 4041(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by striking ``18.3 cents'' and inserting ``equal to 
     the rate of tax in effect under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) for 
     the calendar year in which such gas is sold or used,''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to compressed natural gas sold or used on or 
     after the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning 
     not less than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.
       (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Methanol and 
     Ethanol.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 4041(m) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``shall 
     be--'' and all that follows and inserting ``shall be equal to 
     61.7 percent of the rate of tax in effect under section 
     4081(a)(2)(A)(i) for the calendar year in which such fuel is 
     sold or used.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
     shall apply to methanol and ethanol fuel sold or used on or 
     after the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning 
     not less than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 62002. ADJUSTING TAX ON DIESEL FUEL AND KEROSENE FOR 
                   INFLATION.

       (a) Adjustment for Inflation.--Subparagraph (E) of section 
     4081(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by 
     this title, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii),
       (2) by striking ``If the amount as increased under clause 
     (i)'' in clause (iii), as so redesignated, and inserting ``If 
     any amount as increased under clause (i) or (ii)'',
       (3) by striking ``In general'' in the heading of clause (i) 
     and inserting ``Tax on gasoline'', and
       (4) by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause:
       ``(ii) Tax on diesel fuel or kerosene.--In the case of 
     diesel fuel or kerosene removed, entered, or sold in a 
     calendar year after 2015, the 24.3 cents amount in 
     subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be increased by an amount equal 
     to--

       ``(I) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.''.

       (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Diesel-water 
     Fuel Emulsions.--Subparagraph (D) of section 4081(a)(2) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be applied by substituting 
     `19.7 cents' for `24.3 cents''' and inserting ``the rate of 
     tax shall be equal to 81 percent of the rate of tax in effect 
     under subparagraph (A)(iii) for the calendar year in which 
     such emulsion is removed, entered, or sold''.
       (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Tax on Certain 
     Alternative Fuels.--Clause (ii) of section 4041(a)(2)(B) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``24.3 cents per gallon'' and inserting ``the rate of tax 
     specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(iii) which is in effect at 
     the time of such sale or use''.
       (d) Conforming Amendment Relating to Rate of Tax on 
     Buses.--Paragraph (2) of section 6427(b) of such Code is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of fuel used 
     in a calendar year after 2015, the 7.4 cents amount in 
     subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(i) such cents amount, multiplied by
       ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.''.
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to diesel fuel, kerosene, and diesel-water fuel 
     emulsions removed, entered, or sold on or after the first day 
     of the first calendar quarter beginning not less than 60 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 62003. ALLOCATION IN ACCOUNTS IN HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.

       Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(6) Adjustment for inflation.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of any calendar year 
     beginning after 2015, the amount in subparagraph (A) of 
     paragraph (2) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(i) such amount, multiplied by
       ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting 
     `calendar year 2014' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph 
     (B) thereof.
       ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase under subparagraph (A) shall 
     be rounded to the nearest 0.1 cents.''.

     SEC. 62004. FLOOR STOCKS TAXES.

       (a) Imposition of Tax.--In the case of any taxable fuel 
     which is held on the floor stocks tax date by any person, 
     there is hereby imposed a floor stocks tax equal to the 
     excess of the tax which would be imposed on such fuel under 
     section 4041 or 4081 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 had 
     the taxable event occurred on the floor stocks tax date over 
     the tax paid under any such section on such fuel.
       (b) Liability for Tax and Method of Payment.--
       (1) Liability for tax.--A person holding a fuel on the 
     floor stocks tax date to which the tax imposed by subsection 
     (a) applies shall be liable for such tax.
       (2) Method of payment.--The tax imposed by subsection (a) 
     shall be paid in such manner as the Secretary shall 
     prescribe.
       (3) Time of payment.--The tax imposed by subsection (a) 
     shall be paid on or before the date which is 6 months after 
     the floor stocks tax date.
       (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       (1) Held by a person.--A fuel shall be considered as held 
     by a person if title thereto has passed to such person 
     (whether or not delivery to the person has been made).
       (2) Taxable fuel.--The term ``taxable fuel'' means--
       (A) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline), diesel fuel, 
     kerosene (other than aviation-grade kerosene), and diesel-
     water fuel emulsions;
       (B) fuel taxed under section 4041(a)(2) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 (including methanol and ethanol to which 
     section 4041(m) of such Code applies); and
       (C) compressed natural gas.
       (3) Floor stocks date.--The term ``floor stocks tax date'' 
     means January 1 of any calendar year beginning after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act on which a rate of tax under 
     section 4041 or 4081 of such Code increases pursuant to an 
     amendment made by section 62001 or 62002.
       (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Treasury.
       (d) Exception for Exempt Uses.--The tax imposed by 
     subsection (a) shall not apply to taxable fuel held by any 
     person exclusively for any use to the extent a credit or 
     refund of the tax imposed by a section of such Code is 
     allowable for such use.
       (e) Exception for Fuel Held in Vehicle Tank.--No tax shall 
     be imposed by subsection (a) on taxable fuel held in the tank 
     of a motor vehicle or motorboat.
       (f) Exception for Certain Amounts of Fuel.--
       (1) In general.--No tax shall be imposed by subsection (a) 
     on any fuel held on the floor stocks tax date by any person 
     if the aggregate amount of fuel held by such person on such 
     date does not exceed 2,000 gallons. The preceding sentence 
     shall apply only if such person submits to the Secretary (at 
     the time and in the manner required by the Secretary) such 
     information as the Secretary shall require for purposes of 
     this paragraph.

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       (2) Exempt fuel.--For purposes of paragraph (1), there 
     shall not be taken into account fuel held by any person which 
     is exempt from the tax imposed by subsection (a) by reason of 
     subsection (d) or (e).
       (3) Controlled groups.--For purposes of this section--
       (A) Corporations.--
       (i) In general.--All persons treated as a controlled group 
     shall be treated as 1 person.
       (ii) Controlled group.--The term ``controlled group'' has 
     the meaning given to such term by subsection (a) of section 
     1563 of such Code; except that for such purposes the phrase 
     ``more than 50 percent'' shall be substituted for the phrase 
     ``at least 80 percent'' each place it appears in such 
     subsection.
       (B) Nonincorporated persons under common control.--Under 
     regulations prescribed by the Secretary, principles similar 
     to the principles of clause (i) shall apply to a group of 
     persons under common control where one or more of such 
     persons is not a corporation.
       (g) Other Laws Applicable.--All provisions of law, 
     including penalties, applicable with respect to the taxes 
     imposed by chapter 31 or 32 of such Code shall, insofar as 
     applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions of this 
     section, apply with respect to the floor stock taxes imposed 
     by subsection (a) to the same extent as if such taxes were 
     imposed by such chapter.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2426. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 870, line 16, strike ``A'' and insert ``Except as 
     provided in subparagraph (C), a''.
       On page 871, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
       ``(C) Exception.--With the approval of the Secretary, a 
     State may obligate an amount in excess of the limitation 
     described in subparagraph (B) if the State certifies that the 
     multimodal project is justified based on the list of priority 
     projects of the State identified in a freight investment plan 
     of the State that is in effect.
       On page 871, line 3, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(D)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2427. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 870, strike line 16 and all that follows 
     through page 871, line 2.
       On page 871, line 3, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(B)''.
       On page 873, lines 17 and 18, strike ``a facility described 
     in subparagraph (B)'' and insert ``private freight rail 
     facilities, water facilities (including ports), and 
     intermodal facilities''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2428. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 870, line 20, insert ``adjacent to or'' before 
     ``within''.
       On page 871, line 1, strike ``direct''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2429. Mr. CARPER (for himself, Mr. Warner, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 
22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with 
health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 883, strike lines 19 through 22 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(A) Eligible project.--
       On page 885, line 19, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(B)''.
       On page 886, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:
       ``(C) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary 
     of Transportation.
       On page 886, lines 11 and 12, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 886, lines 16 and 17, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 886, line 21, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 887, line 1, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 887, line 3, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 888, lines 12 and 13, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 889, line 15, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 890, strike lines 7 through 12 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(3) State cap.--
       On page 890, line 22, strike ``(5)'' and insert ``(4)''.
       On page 890, lines 23 and 24, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 891, line 13, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 891, line 19, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
       On page 891, lines 21 and 22, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 892, lines 1 and 2, strike ``Administrator'' and 
     insert ``Secretary''.
       On page 892, line 5, strike ``Administrator'' and insert 
     ``Secretary''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2430. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 40, line 11, strike ``and'' at the end.
       On page 40, strike line 13 and insert the following:
     at the end; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(27) Capital costs of facilities, infrastructure, and 
     equipment necessary to provide or improve intercity passenger 
     rail transportation.'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2431. Mr. CARPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 190, line 7, insert ``scalability, evolution of 
     technologies, flexibility for policy adaptations,'' after 
     ``acceptance,''.
       On page 190, line 17, insert ``and cost'' after ``ease''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2432. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 1003, striking line 19, and all that follows 
     through page 1004, line 4, and insert the following:
     employee for such month if such individual is eligible for 
     medical coverage for such month under--
       ``(i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including 
     coverage under the TRICARE program, or
       ``(ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 
     of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the 
     Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary.''.
       (c) Prohibition on Consideration of Eligibility for Health 
     Coverage in Employment Decisions.--No employer may consider 
     the eligibility status of a veteran in a health care program 
     provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs or 
     TRICARE in making a decision regarding hiring, re-employment, 
     or retention of an employee.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2433. Mr. DONNELLY (for himself and Mr. Flake) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under

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TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 38, strike lines 1 through 11 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(ii) Adjustments to amounts.--

       ``(I) In general.--The initial amounts resulting from the 
     calculation under clause (i) shall be adjusted to ensure 
     that, for each State, the amount of combined apportionments 
     for the programs shall not be less than an amount equal to--

       ``(aa) 95 percent of the applicable percentage; multiplied 
     by
       ``(bb) the total amount of funds available for 
     apportionment.

       ``(II) Applicable percentage.--For purposes of this clause, 
     the applicable percentage shall be an amount, expressed as a 
     percentage, equal to the quotient of--

       ``(aa) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway 
     users in the State that were paid into the Highway Trust Fund 
     (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the fiscal year 
     described in subclause (I); divided by
       ``(bb) the estimated total tax payments attributable to 
     users in all States that were paid into the Highway Trust 
     Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for that fiscal 
     year.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2434. Mr. DONNELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 246, strike lines 6 through 9 and insert the 
     following:
       (9) in subsection (k), by striking paragraph (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(3) Congestion management process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Within a metropolitan planning area 
     serving a transportation management area, the transportation 
     planning process under this section shall address congestion 
     management through a process that provides for effective 
     management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed 
     and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy of new and 
     existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under 
     this title and chapter 53 of title 49 through the use of 
     travel demand reduction, employer-based commuting programs, 
     job access projects, shared-use projects, and operational 
     management strategies.
       ``(B) Schedule.--The Secretary shall establish an 
     appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the 
     requirements of this section but not sooner than 1 year after 
     the identification of a transportation management area.
       ``(C) Congestion management plan.--
       ``(i) Development.--A metropolitan planning organization 
     with a transportation management area shall develop a 
     congestion management plan in accordance with the 
     requirements of clause (ii) that includes projects and 
     strategies that shall be considered in the transportation 
     improvement program for the metropolitan planning 
     organization.
       ``(ii) Requirements.--A plan developed under clause (i) 
     shall--

       ``(I) develop regional goals to reduce vehicle miles 
     traveled during peak commuting hours and to improve 
     transportation connections between areas with high job 
     concentration and areas with high concentrations of low-
     income households;
       ``(II) identify existing public transportation services, 
     employer-based commuter programs, and other existing 
     transportation services that support access to jobs in the 
     region; and
       ``(III) identify proposed projects and programs to reduce 
     congestion and increase job access opportunities

       ``(D) Participation.--In conducting the process under 
     subparagraph (A) and developing the plan under subparagraph 
     (C) a metropolitan planning organization shall include 
     employers, private and nonprofit providers of public 
     transportation, transportation management organizations, and 
     organizations that provide job access, reverse commute 
     projects, or job-related services to low-income individuals 
     to assist in the planning process and the development of the 
     plan.'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2435. Mr. DONNELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 49, strike line 24 and all that follows 
     through page 50, line 2, and insert the following:
       (9) in subsection (k), by striking paragraph (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(3) Congestion management process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Within a metropolitan planning area 
     serving a transportation management area, the transportation 
     planning process under this section shall address congestion 
     management through a process that provides for effective 
     management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed 
     and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy of new and 
     existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under 
     this title and chapter 53 of title 49 through the use of 
     travel demand reduction, employer-based commuting programs, 
     job access projects, shared-use projects, and operational 
     management strategies.
       ``(B) Schedule.--The Secretary shall establish an 
     appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the 
     requirements of this section but not sooner than 1 year after 
     the identification of a transportation management area.
       ``(C) Congestion management plan.--
       ``(i) Development.--A metropolitan planning organization 
     with a transportation management area shall develop a 
     congestion management plan in accordance with the 
     requirements of clause (ii) that includes projects and 
     strategies that shall be considered in the transportation 
     improvement program for the metropolitan planning 
     organization.
       ``(ii) Requirements.--A plan developed under clause (i) 
     shall--

       ``(I) develop regional goals to reduce vehicle miles 
     traveled during peak commuting hours and to improve 
     transportation connections between areas with high job 
     concentration and areas with high concentrations of low-
     income households;
       ``(II) identify existing public transportation services, 
     employer-based commuter programs, and other existing 
     transportation services that support access to jobs in the 
     region; and
       ``(III) identify proposed projects and programs to reduce 
     congestion and increase job access opportunities

       ``(D) Participation.--In conducting the process under 
     subparagraph (A) and developing the plan under subparagraph 
     (C) a metropolitan planning organization shall include 
     employers, private and nonprofit providers of public 
     transportation, transportation management organizations, and 
     organizations that provide job access, reverse commute 
     projects, or job-related services to low-income individuals 
     to assist in the planning process and the development of the 
     plan.'';
       On page 246, strike lines 6 through 9 and insert the 
     following:
       (9) in subsection (k), by striking paragraph (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(3) Congestion management process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Within a metropolitan planning area 
     serving a transportation management area, the transportation 
     planning process under this section shall address congestion 
     management through a process that provides for effective 
     management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed 
     and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy of new and 
     existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under 
     this title and chapter 53 of title 49 through the use of 
     travel demand reduction, employer-based commuting programs, 
     job access projects, shared-use projects, and operational 
     management strategies.
       ``(B) Schedule.--The Secretary shall establish an 
     appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the 
     requirements of this section but not sooner than 1 year after 
     the identification of a transportation management area.
       ``(C) Congestion management plan.--
       ``(i) Development.--A metropolitan planning organization 
     with a transportation management area shall develop a 
     congestion management plan in accordance with the 
     requirements of clause (ii) that includes projects and 
     strategies that shall be considered in the transportation 
     improvement program for the metropolitan planning 
     organization.
       ``(ii) Requirements.--A plan developed under clause (i) 
     shall--

       ``(I) develop regional goals to reduce vehicle miles 
     traveled during peak commuting hours and to improve 
     transportation connections between areas with high job 
     concentration and areas with high concentrations of low-
     income households;
       ``(II) identify existing public transportation services, 
     employer-based commuter programs, and other existing 
     transportation services that support access to jobs in the 
     region; and
       ``(III) identify proposed projects and programs to reduce 
     congestion and increase job access opportunities

[[Page 12700]]

       ``(D) Participation.--In conducting the process under 
     subparagraph (A) and developing the plan under subparagraph 
     (C) a metropolitan planning organization shall include 
     employers, private and nonprofit providers of public 
     transportation, transportation management organizations, and 
     organizations that provide job access, reverse commute 
     projects, or job-related services to low-income individuals 
     to assist in the planning process and the development of the 
     plan.'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2436. Mr. DONNELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 49, strike line 24 and all that follows 
     through page 50, line 2, and insert the following:
       (9) in subsection (k), by striking paragraph (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(3) Congestion management process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Within a metropolitan planning area 
     serving a transportation management area, the transportation 
     planning process under this section shall address congestion 
     management through a process that provides for effective 
     management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed 
     and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy of new and 
     existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under 
     this title and chapter 53 of title 49 through the use of 
     travel demand reduction, employer-based commuting programs, 
     job access projects, shared-use projects, and operational 
     management strategies.
       ``(B) Schedule.--The Secretary shall establish an 
     appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the 
     requirements of this section but not sooner than 1 year after 
     the identification of a transportation management area.
       ``(C) Congestion management plan.--
       ``(i) Development.--A metropolitan planning organization 
     with a transportation management area shall develop a 
     congestion management plan in accordance with the 
     requirements of clause (ii) that includes projects and 
     strategies that shall be considered in the transportation 
     improvement program for the metropolitan planning 
     organization.
       ``(ii) Requirements.--A plan developed under clause (i) 
     shall--

       ``(I) develop regional goals to reduce vehicle miles 
     traveled during peak commuting hours and to improve 
     transportation connections between areas with high job 
     concentration and areas with high concentrations of low-
     income households;
       ``(II) identify existing public transportation services, 
     employer-based commuter programs, and other existing 
     transportation services that support access to jobs in the 
     region; and
       ``(III) identify proposed projects and programs to reduce 
     congestion and increase job access opportunities

       ``(D) Participation.--In conducting the process under 
     subparagraph (A) and developing the plan under subparagraph 
     (C) a metropolitan planning organization shall include 
     employers, private and nonprofit providers of public 
     transportation, transportation management organizations, and 
     organizations that provide job access, reverse commute 
     projects, or job-related services to low-income individuals 
     to assist in the planning process and the development of the 
     plan.'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2437. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 1003, line 19, strike ``has'' and insert ``is 
     eligible for''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2438. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill 
H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees 
with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from 
being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to 
which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 1004, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
       (c) Prohibition on Consideration of Eligibility in Health 
     Coverage in Employment Decisions.--No employer may consider 
     the eligibility status of a veteran in a health care program 
     provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs or 
     TRICARE in making a decision regarding hiring, re-employment, 
     or retention of an employee.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2439. Mr. REID (for Mr. Sanders) submitted an amendment intended 
to be proposed by Mr. Reid to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place in division F, insert the 
     following:

     SEC. _____. REINSTATEMENT OF JULY 1, 2012 SERVICE STANDARDS.

       During the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment 
     of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall apply and 
     comply with the service standards for first-class mail and 
     periodicals under part 121 of title 39, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, that were in effect on July 1, 2012.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2440. Mr. REID (for Mr. Sanders) submitted an amendment intended 
to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the 
bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike title LII of division E and insert the following:

                           TITLE LII--OFFSETS

                       Subtitle A--Tax Provisions

     SEC. 52101. CONSISTENT BASIS REPORTING BETWEEN ESTATE AND 
                   PERSON ACQUIRING PROPERTY FROM DECEDENT.

       (a) Property Acquired From a Decedent.--
       (1) In general.--Section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Basis Must Be Consistent With Estate Tax Value.--
       ``(1) In general.--The basis under subsection (a) of any 
     property shall not exceed--
       ``(A) in the case of property the value of which has been 
     finally determined for purposes of the tax imposed by chapter 
     11 on the estate of such decedent, such value, and
       ``(B) in the case of property not described in subparagraph 
     (A) and with respect to which a statement has been furnished 
     under section 6035(a) identifying the value of such property, 
     such value.
       ``(2) Determination.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the 
     value of property has been finally determined for purposes of 
     the tax imposed by chapter 11 if--
       ``(A) the value of such property is shown on a return under 
     section 6018 and such value is not contested by the Secretary 
     before the expiration of the time for assessing a tax under 
     chapter 11,
       ``(B) in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the 
     value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not 
     timely contested by the executor of the estate, or
       ``(C) the value is determined by a court or pursuant to a 
     settlement agreement with the Secretary.
       ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary may by regulations 
     provide exceptions to the application of this subsection.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to property with respect to which an estate tax 
     return is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (b) Information Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subpart A of part III of subchapter A of 
     chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     inserting after section 6034A the following new section:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.

       ``(a) Information With Respect to Property Acquired From 
     Decedents.--
       ``(1) In general.--The executor of any estate required to 
     file a return under section 6018(a) shall furnish to the 
     Secretary and to each person acquiring any interest in 
     property included in the decedent's gross estate for Federal 
     estate tax purposes a statement identifying the value of each 
     interest in such property as reported on such return and such 
     other information with respect to such interest as the 
     Secretary may prescribe.
       ``(2) Statements by beneficiaries.--Each person required to 
     file a return under section

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     6018(b) shall furnish to the Secretary and to each other 
     person who holds a legal or beneficial interest in the 
     property to which such return relates a statement identifying 
     the information described in paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Time for furnishing statement.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each statement required to be furnished 
     under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be furnished at such time as 
     the Secretary may prescribe, but in no case at a time later 
     than the earlier of--
       ``(i) the date which is 30 days after the date on which the 
     return under section 6018 was required to be filed (including 
     extensions, if any), or
       ``(ii) the date which is 30 days after the date such return 
     is filed.
       ``(B) Adjustments.--In any case in which there is an 
     adjustment to the information required to be included on a 
     statement filed under paragraph (1) or (2) after such 
     statement has been filed, a supplemental statement under such 
     paragraph shall be filed not later than the date which is 30 
     days after such adjustment is made.
       ``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as necessary to carry out this section, including 
     regulations relating to--
       ``(1) the extension of this section to property of estates 
     not required to file an estate tax return, and
       ``(2) situations in which the surviving joint tenant or 
     other recipient may have better information than the executor 
     regarding the basis or fair market value of the property.''.
       (2) Penalty for failure to file.--
       (A) Return.--Section 6724(d)(1) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking 
     the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, 
     and'', and by adding at the end the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(D) any statement required to be filed with the Secretary 
     under section 6035.''.
       (B) Statement.--Section 6724(d)(2) of such Code is amended 
     by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (GG), by 
     striking the period at the end of subparagraph (HH) and 
     inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following 
     new subparagraph:

       ``(II) section 6035 (other than a statement described in 
     paragraph (1)(D)).''.

       (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subpart 
     A of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6034A 
     the following new item:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.''.

       (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (c) Penalty for Inconsistent Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (b) of section 6662 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after 
     paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:
       ``(8) Any inconsistent estate basis.''.
       (2) Inconsistent basis reporting.--Section 6662 of such 
     Code is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(k) Inconsistent Estate Basis Reporting.--For purposes of 
     this section, there is an `inconsistent estate basis' if the 
     basis of property (determined without regard to adjustments 
     to basis during the period the property was held by the 
     taxpayer) claimed on a return exceeds the basis as determined 
     under section 1014(f).''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 52102. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN UNPAID TAXES.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter D of chapter 75 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new section:

     ``SEC. 7345. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN TAX DELINQUENCIES.

       ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary receives certification 
     by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that any individual 
     has a seriously delinquent tax debt in an amount in excess of 
     $50,000, the Secretary shall transmit such certification to 
     the Secretary of State for action with respect to denial, 
     revocation, or limitation of a passport pursuant to section 
     52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 2015.
       ``(b) Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt.--For purposes of this 
     section, the term `seriously delinquent tax debt' means an 
     outstanding debt under this title for which a notice of lien 
     has been filed in public records pursuant to section 6323 or 
     a notice of levy has been filed pursuant to section 6331, 
     except that such term does not include--
       ``(1) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant 
     to an agreement under section 6159 or 7122, and
       ``(2) a debt with respect to which collection is suspended 
     because a collection due process hearing under section 6330, 
     or relief under subsection (b), (c), or (f) of section 6015, 
     is requested or pending.
       ``(c) Adjustment for Inflation.--In the case of a calendar 
     year beginning after 2016, the dollar amount in subsection 
     (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by
       ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by 
     substituting `calendar year 2015' for `calendar year 1992' in 
     subparagraph (B) thereof.
     If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not 
     a multiple of $1,000, such amount shall be rounded to the 
     next highest multiple of $1,000.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter D of chapter 75 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``Sec. 7345. Revocation or denial of passport in case of certain tax 
              delinquencies.''.
       (c) Authority for Information Sharing.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (l) of section 6103 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(23) Disclosure of return information to department of 
     state for purposes of passport revocation under section 
     7345.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall, upon receiving a 
     certification described in section 7345, disclose to the 
     Secretary of State return information with respect to a 
     taxpayer who has a seriously delinquent tax debt described in 
     such section. Such return information shall be limited to--
       ``(i) the taxpayer identity information with respect to 
     such taxpayer, and
       ``(ii) the amount of such seriously delinquent tax debt.
       ``(B) Restriction on disclosure.--Return information 
     disclosed under subparagraph (A) may be used by officers and 
     employees of the Department of State for the purposes of, and 
     to the extent necessary in, carrying out the requirements of 
     section 52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 
     2015.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (4) of section 6103(p) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``or (22)'' each place it 
     appears in subparagraph (F)(ii) and in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) and inserting ``(22), or (23)''.
       (d) Authority to Deny or Revoke Passport.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving a certification described in section 7345 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, the Secretary of State shall not issue a passport 
     to any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt 
     described in such section.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in such subparagraph.
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (3) Hold harmless.--The Secretary of the Treasury and the 
     Secretary of State shall not be liable to an individual for 
     any action with respect to a certification by the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue under section 7345 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (e) Revocation or Denial of Passport in Case of Individual 
     Without Social Security Account Number.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving an application for a passport from an 
     individual that either--
       (i) does not include the social security account number 
     issued to that individual, or
       (ii) includes an incorrect or invalid social security 
     number willfully, intentionally, negligently, or recklessly 
     provided by such individual,
     the Secretary of State is authorized to deny such application 
     and is authorized to not issue a passport to the individual.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in subparagraph (A).
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (f) Effective Date.--The provisions of, and amendments made 
     by, this section shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

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     SEC. 52103. CLARIFICATION OF 6-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN 
                   CASE OF OVERSTATEMENT OF BASIS.

       (a) In General.--Subparagraph (B) of section 6501(e)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (i), by 
     redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), and by inserting 
     after clause (i) the following new clause:
       ``(ii) An understatement of gross income by reason of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis is an 
     omission from gross income; and'',
       (2) by inserting ``(other than in the case of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis)'' in clause 
     (iii) (as so redesignated) after ``In determining the amount 
     omitted from gross income'', and
       (3) by inserting ``amount omitted from'' after 
     ``Determination of'' in the heading thereof.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to--
       (1) returns filed after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, and
       (2) returns filed on or before such date if the period 
     specified in section 6501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 (determined without regard to such amendments) for 
     assessment of the taxes with respect to which such return 
     relates has not expired as of such date.

     SEC. 52104. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RETURNS RELATING TO 
                   MORTGAGE INTEREST.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 6050H(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' 
     at the end of subparagraph (C), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (D) as subparagraph (G), and by inserting after subparagraph 
     (C) the following new subparagraphs:
       ``(D) the unpaid balance with respect to such mortgage at 
     the close of the calendar year,
       ``(E) the address of the property securing such mortgage,
       ``(F) the date of the origination of such mortgage, and''.
       (b) Payee Statements.--Subsection (d) of section 6050H of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1), by striking the period 
     at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``, and'', and by 
     inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) the information required to be included on the return 
     under subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) of subsection 
     (b)(2).''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to returns and statements the due date for which 
     (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 
     31, 2016.

     SEC. 52105. RETURN DUE DATE MODIFICATIONS.

       (a) New Due Date for Partnership Form 1065, S Corporation 
     Form 1120S, and C Corporation Form 1120.--
       (1) Partnerships.--
       (A) In general.--Section 6072 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Returns of Partnerships.--Returns of partnerships 
     under section 6031 made on the basis of the calendar year 
     shall be filed on or before the 15th day of March following 
     the close of the calendar year, and such returns made on the 
     basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on or before the 15th 
     day of the third month following the close of the fiscal 
     year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendment.--Section 6072(a) of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``6017, or 6031'' and inserting ``or 
     6017''.
       (2) S corporations.--
       (A) In general.--So much of subsection (b) of section 6072 
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as precedes the second 
     sentence thereof is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) Returns of Certain Corporations.--Returns of S 
     corporations under sections 6012 and 6037 made on the basis 
     of the calendar year shall be filed on or before the 31st day 
     of March following the close of the calendar year, and such 
     returns made on the basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on 
     or before the last day of the third month following the close 
     of the fiscal year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 1362(b) of such Code is amended--

       (I) by striking ``15th'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``last'',
       (II) by striking ``2\1/2\'' each place it appears in the 
     headings and the text and inserting ``3'', and
       (III) by striking ``2 months and 15 days'' in paragraph (4) 
     and inserting ``3 months''.

       (ii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``15th'' and inserting ``last''.
       (iii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``such 15th day'' and inserting ``the last day of 
     the 3d month thereof''.
       (3) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--
       (A) Section 170(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (B) Section 563 of such Code is amended by striking ``third 
     month'' each place it appears and inserting ``4th month''.
       (C) Section 1354(d)(1)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``3d month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (D) Subsection (a) and (c) of section 6167 of such Code are 
     each amended by striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th 
     month''.
       (E) Section 6425(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (F) Section 6655 of such Code is amended--
       (i) by striking ``3rd month'' each place it appears in 
     subsections (b)(2)(A), (g)(3), and (h)(1) and inserting ``4th 
     month'', and
       (ii) in subsection (g)(4), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (E) as subparagraph (F) and by inserting after subparagraph 
     (D) the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) Subsection (b)(2)(A) shall be applied by substituting 
     `the last day of the 3rd month' for `the 15th day of the 4th 
     month'.''.
       (4) Effective dates.--
       (A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     paragraph, the amendments made by this subsection shall apply 
     to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (B) Conforming amendments relating to s corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (2)(B) shall apply with respect 
     to elections for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (C) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (3) shall apply to taxable years 
     beginning after December 31, 2015.
       (5) Special rule for certain c corporation in 2025.--In the 
     case of a taxable year of a C Corporation ending on June 30, 
     2025, section 6072(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     shall be applied by substituting ``third month'' for ``fourth 
     month''.
       (b) Modification of Due Dates by Regulation.--In the case 
     of returns for any taxable period beginning after December 
     31, 2015, the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's 
     delegate shall modify appropriate regulations to provide as 
     follows:
       (1) The maximum extension for the returns of partnerships 
     filing Form 1065 shall be a 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (2) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts and 
     estates filing Form 1041 shall be a 5\1/2\-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (3) The maximum extension for the returns of employee 
     benefit plans filing Form 5500 shall be an automatic 3\1/2\-
     month period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (4) The maximum extension for the Forms 990 (series) 
     returns of organizations exempt from income tax shall be an 
     automatic 6-month period beginning on the due date for filing 
     the return (without regard to any extensions).
       (5) The maximum extension for the returns of organizations 
     exempt from income tax that are required to file Form 4720 
     returns of excise taxes shall be an automatic 6-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (6) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts 
     required to file Form 5227 shall be an automatic 6-month 
     period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (7) The maximum extension for filing Form 6069, Return of 
     Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit 
     Trust Under Section 4953 and Computation of Section 192 
     Deduction, shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (8) The maximum extension for a taxpayer required to file 
     Form 8870 shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (9) The due date of Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return 
     of a Foreign Trust with a United States Owner, shall be the 
     15th day of the 3rd month after the close of the trust's 
     taxable year, and the maximum extension shall be a 6-month 
     period beginning on such day.
       (10) The due date of FinCEN Form 114 (relating to Report of 
     Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) shall be April 15 with a 
     maximum extension for a 6-month period ending on October 15, 
     and with provision for an extension under rules similar to 
     the rules of 26 C.F.R. 1.6081-5. For any taxpayer required to 
     file such form for the first time, the Secretary of the 
     Treasury may waive any penalty for failure to timely request 
     or file an extension.
       (11) Taxpayers filing Form 3520, Annual Return to Report 
     Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain 
     Foreign Gifts, shall be allowed to extend the time for filing 
     such form separately from the income tax return of the 
     taxpayer, for an automatic 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (c) Corporations Permitted Statutory Automatic 6-month 
     Extension of Income Tax Returns.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6081(b) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``3 months'' and 
     inserting ``6 months''.

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       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after 
     December 31, 2015.
       (3) Special rule for certain c corporations in 2024.--In 
     the case of any taxable year of a C corporation ending on 
     December 31, 2024, subsections (a) and (b) of section 6081 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall each be applied to 
     returns of income taxes under subtitle A by substituting ``5 
     months'' for ``6 months''.

     SEC. 52106. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 6306 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``for 
     collection enforcement activities of the Internal Revenue 
     Service'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``to fund the 
     special compliance personnel program account under section 
     6307''.
       (b) Special Compliance Personnel Program Account.--
     Subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``SEC. 6307. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM ACCOUNT.

       ``(a) Establishment of a Special Compliance Personnel 
     Program Account.--The Secretary shall establish an account 
     within the Department for carrying out a program consisting 
     of the hiring, training, and employment of special compliance 
     personnel, and shall transfer to such account from time to 
     time amounts retained by the Secretary under section 
     6306(c)(2).
       ``(b) Restrictions.--The program described in subsection 
     (a) shall be subject to the following restrictions:
       ``(1) No funds shall be transferred to such account except 
     as described in subsection (a).
       ``(2) No other funds from any other source shall be 
     expended for special compliance personnel employed under such 
     program, and no funds from such account shall be expended for 
     the hiring of any personnel other than special compliance 
     personnel.
       ``(3) Notwithstanding any other authority, the Secretary is 
     prohibited from spending funds out of such account for any 
     purpose other than for costs under such program associated 
     with the employment of special compliance personnel and the 
     retraining and reassignment of current noncollections 
     personnel as special compliance personnel, and to reimburse 
     the Internal Revenue Service or other government agencies for 
     the cost of administering qualified tax collection contracts 
     under section 6306.
       ``(c) Reporting.--Not later than March of each year, the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall submit a report to the 
     Committees on Finance and Appropriations of the Senate and 
     the Committees on Ways and Means and Appropriations of the 
     House of Representatives consisting of the following:
       ``(1) For the preceding fiscal year, all funds received in 
     the account established under subsection (a), administrative 
     and program costs for the program described in such 
     subsection, the number of special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the amount of revenue 
     actually collected by such personnel.
       ``(2) For the current fiscal year, all actual and estimated 
     funds received or to be received in the account, all actual 
     and estimated administrative and program costs, the number of 
     all actual and estimated special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the actual and estimated 
     revenue actually collected or to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(3) For the following fiscal year, an estimate of all 
     funds to be received in the account, all estimated 
     administrative and program costs, the estimated number of 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under the 
     program, and the estimated revenue to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       ``(1) Special compliance personnel.--The term `special 
     compliance personnel' means individuals employed by the 
     Internal Revenue Service as field function collection 
     officers or in a similar position, or employed to collect 
     taxes using the automated collection system or an equivalent 
     replacement system.
       ``(2) Program costs.--The term `program costs' means--
       ``(A) total salaries (including locality pay and bonuses), 
     benefits, and employment taxes for special compliance 
     personnel employed or trained under the program described in 
     subsection (a), and
       ``(B) direct overhead costs, salaries, benefits, and 
     employment taxes relating to support staff, rental payments, 
     office equipment and furniture, travel, data processing 
     services, vehicle costs, utilities, telecommunications, 
     postage, printing and reproduction, supplies and materials, 
     lands and structures, insurance claims, and indemnities for 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under this 
     section.
     For purposes of subparagraph (B), the cost of management and 
     supervision of special compliance personnel shall be taken 
     into account as direct overhead costs to the extent such 
     costs, when included in total program costs under this 
     paragraph, do not represent more than 10 percent of such 
     total costs.''.
       (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 6306 the following new item:

``Sec. 6307. Special compliance personnel program account.''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply to amounts collected and retained by the 
     Secretary after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52107. TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS TO RETIREE 
                   HEALTH ACCOUNTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 420(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and 
     inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
       (b) Conforming ERISA Amendments.--
       (1) Sections 101(e)(3), 403(c)(1), and 408(b)(13) of the 
     Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
     1021(e)(3), 1103(c)(1), 1108(b)(13)) are each amended by 
     striking ``MAP-21'' and inserting ``DRIVE Act''.
       (2) Section 408(b)(13) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(13)) 
     is amended by striking ``January 1, 2022'' and inserting 
     ``January 1, 2026''.

                     Subtitle B--Fees and Receipts

     SEC. 52201. EXTENSION OF DEPOSITS OF SECURITY SERVICE FEES IN 
                   THE GENERAL FUND.

       Section 44940(i)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(K) $1,750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 and 
     2025.''.

     SEC. 52202. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION OF FEES FOR CERTAIN 
                   CUSTOMS SERVICES.

       (a) In General.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus 
     Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Adjustment of Fees for Inflation.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall 
     adjust the fees established under subsection (a), and the 
     limitations on such fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), 
     (8), and (9) of subsection (b), on October 1, 2015, and 
     annually thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of 
     the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for 
     the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price 
     Index for fiscal year 2014.
       ``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
     adjusting under paragraph (1) the amount of the fees 
     established under subsection (a), and the limitations on such 
     fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), and (9) of 
     subsection (b), the Secretary--
       ``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
     Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
       ``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 percent.
       ``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the 
     Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the 
     Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.
       (b) Deposits Into Customs User Fee Account.--Section 
     13031(f) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation 
     Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``all fees collected under subsection (a)'' 
     and inserting ``the amount of fees collected under subsection 
     (a) (determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l))''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)(A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i)--
       (A) by striking ``fees collected'' and inserting ``amount 
     of fees collected''; and
       (B) by striking ``), each appropriation'' and inserting ``, 
     and determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l)), each appropriation''.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 13031 of the 
     Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 
     U.S.C. 58c), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is 
     further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment under subsection 
     (l))'' after ``following fees''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (C) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (D) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (E) in paragraph (8)(A)--
       (i) in clause (i), by inserting ``or (l)'' after 
     ``subsection (a)(9)(B)''; and
       (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``$3''; and
       (F) in paragraph (9)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and 
     subject to adjustment under subsection (l)'' after ``Tariff 
     Act of 1930''; and
       (II) in clause (ii)(I), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''; 
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       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''.

     SEC. 52203. DIVIDENDS AND SURPLUS FUNDS OF RESERVE BANKS.

       Section 7(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 
     289(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``6 percent (1.5 percent in the case of a 
     stockholder having total consolidated assets of more than 
     $1,000,000,000 (determined as of September 30 of the 
     preceding fiscal year))''.

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall 
     drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve--
       (A) 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (B) 5,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (C) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (D) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (E) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (F) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (G) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (H) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.

                          Subtitle C--Outlays

     SEC. 52301. INTEREST ON OVERPAYMENT.

       Section 111 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management 
     Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1721) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsections (h) and (i);
       (2) by redesignating subsections (j) through (l) as 
     subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and
       (3) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated), by striking the 
     fourth sentence.

              Subtitle D--Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention

     SEC. 52401. DEFERRAL OF ACTIVE INCOME OF CONTROLLED FOREIGN 
                   CORPORATIONS.

       Section 952 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended 
     by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(e) Special Application of Subpart.--
       ``(1) In general.--For taxable years beginning after 
     December 31, 2015, notwithstanding any other provision of 
     this subpart, the term `subpart F income' means, in the case 
     of any controlled foreign corporation, the income of such 
     corporation derived from any foreign country.
       ``(2) Applicable rules.--Rules similar to the rules under 
     the last sentence of subsection (a) and subsection (d) shall 
     apply to this subsection.''.

     SEC. 52402. MODIFICATIONS OF FOREIGN TAX CREDIT RULES 
                   APPLICABLE TO LARGE INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES 
                   WHICH ARE DUAL CAPACITY TAXPAYERS.

       (a) In General.--Section 901 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as 
     subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(n) Special Rules Relating to Large Integrated Oil 
     Companies Which Are Dual Capacity Taxpayers.--
       ``(1) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     this chapter, any amount paid or accrued by a dual capacity 
     taxpayer which is a large integrated oil company to a foreign 
     country or possession of the United States for any period 
     shall not be considered a tax--
       ``(A) if, for such period, the foreign country or 
     possession does not impose a generally applicable income tax, 
     or
       ``(B) to the extent such amount exceeds the amount 
     (determined in accordance with regulations) which--
       ``(i) is paid by such dual capacity taxpayer pursuant to 
     the generally applicable income tax imposed by the country or 
     possession, or
       ``(ii) would be paid if the generally applicable income tax 
     imposed by the country or possession were applicable to such 
     dual capacity taxpayer.
     Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to imply the 
     proper treatment of any such amount not in excess of the 
     amount determined under subparagraph (B).
       ``(2) Dual capacity taxpayer.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `dual capacity taxpayer' means, with 
     respect to any foreign country or possession of the United 
     States, a person who--
       ``(A) is subject to a levy of such country or possession, 
     and
       ``(B) receives (or will receive) directly or indirectly a 
     specific economic benefit (as determined in accordance with 
     regulations) from such country or possession.
       ``(3) Generally applicable income tax.--For purposes of 
     this subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `generally applicable income 
     tax' means an income tax (or a series of income taxes) which 
     is generally imposed under the laws of a foreign country or 
     possession on income derived from the conduct of a trade or 
     business within such country or possession.
       ``(B) Exceptions.--Such term shall not include a tax unless 
     it has substantial application, by its terms and in practice, 
     to--
       ``(i) persons who are not dual capacity taxpayers, and
       ``(ii) persons who are citizens or residents of the foreign 
     country or possession.
       ``(4) Large integrated oil company.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `large integrated oil company' means, 
     with respect to any taxable year, an integrated oil company 
     (as defined in section 291(b)(4)) which--
       ``(A) had gross receipts in excess of $1,000,000,000 for 
     such taxable year, and
       ``(B) has an average daily worldwide production of crude 
     oil of at least 500,000 barrels for such taxable year.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall 
     apply to taxes paid or accrued in taxable years beginning 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Contrary treaty obligations upheld.--The amendments 
     made by this section shall not apply to the extent contrary 
     to any treaty obligation of the United States.

     SEC. 52403. REINSTITUTION OF PER COUNTRY FOREIGN TAX CREDIT.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 904 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(a) Limitation.--The amount of the credit in respect of 
     the tax paid or accrued to any foreign country or possession 
     of the United States shall not exceed the same proportion of 
     the tax against which such credit is taken which the 
     taxpayer's taxable income from sources within such country or 
     possession (but not in excess of the taxpayer's entire 
     taxable income) bears to such taxpayer's entire taxable 
     income for the same taxable year.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.

     SEC. 52404. TREATMENT OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS MANAGED AND 
                   CONTROLLED IN THE UNITED STATES AS DOMESTIC 
                   CORPORATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 7701 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (p) as 
     subsection (q) and by inserting after subsection (o) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(p) Certain Corporations Managed and Controlled in the 
     United States Treated as Domestic for Income Tax.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4), in 
     the case of a corporation described in paragraph (2) if--
       ``(A) the corporation would not otherwise be treated as a 
     domestic corporation for purposes of this title, but
       ``(B) the management and control of the corporation occurs, 
     directly or indirectly, primarily within the United States,
     then, solely for purposes of chapter 1 (and any other 
     provision of this title relating to chapter 1), the 
     corporation shall be treated as a domestic corporation.
       ``(2) Corporation described.--
       ``(A) In general.--A corporation is described in this 
     paragraph if--
       ``(i) the stock of such corporation is regularly traded on 
     an established securities market, or
       ``(ii) the aggregate gross assets of such corporation (or 
     any predecessor thereof), including assets under management 
     for investors, whether held directly or indirectly, at any 
     time during the taxable year or any preceding taxable year is 
     $50,000,000 or more.
       ``(B) General exception.--A corporation shall not be 
     treated as described in this paragraph if--
       ``(i) such corporation was treated as a corporation 
     described in this paragraph in a preceding taxable year,
       ``(ii) such corporation--

       ``(I) is not regularly traded on an established securities 
     market, and
       ``(II) has, and is reasonably expected to continue to have, 
     aggregate gross assets (including assets under management for 
     investors, whether held directly or indirectly) of less than 
     $50,000,000, and

       ``(iii) the Secretary grants a waiver to such corporation 
     under this subparagraph.
       ``(3) Management and control.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall prescribe 
     regulations for purposes of determining cases in which the 
     management and control of a corporation is to be treated as 
     occurring primarily within the United States.
       ``(B) Executive officers and senior management.--Such 
     regulations shall provide that--
       ``(i) the management and control of a corporation shall be 
     treated as occurring primarily within the United States if 
     substantially all of the executive officers and senior

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     management of the corporation who exercise day-to-day 
     responsibility for making decisions involving strategic, 
     financial, and operational policies of the corporation are 
     located primarily within the United States, and
       ``(ii) individuals who are not executive officers and 
     senior management of the corporation (including individuals 
     who are officers or employees of other corporations in the 
     same chain of corporations as the corporation) shall be 
     treated as executive officers and senior management if such 
     individuals exercise the day-to-day responsibilities of the 
     corporation described in clause (i).
       ``(C) Corporations primarily holding investment assets.--
     Such regulations shall also provide that the management and 
     control of a corporation shall be treated as occurring 
     primarily within the United States if--
       ``(i) the assets of such corporation (directly or 
     indirectly) consist primarily of assets being managed on 
     behalf of investors, and
       ``(ii) decisions about how to invest the assets are made in 
     the United States.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after the date 
     which is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52405. RESTRICTIONS ON DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST EXPENSE OF 
                   MEMBERS OF FINANCIAL REPORTING GROUPS WITH 
                   EXCESS DOMESTIC INDEBTEDNESS.

       (a) In General.--Section 163 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as 
     subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(n) Restriction on Deduction for Interest Expense of 
     Members of Financial Reporting Groups With Excess Domestic 
     Indebtedness.--
       ``(1) In general.--In the case of any corporation which is 
     a member of an applicable financial reporting group the 
     common parent of which is a foreign corporation, the 
     deduction allowed under this chapter for interest paid or 
     accrued by the corporation during the taxable year shall not 
     exceed the applicable limitation for the taxable year.
       ``(2) Carryforward.--Any amount disallowed under paragraph 
     (1) for any taxable year shall be treated as interest paid or 
     accrued in the succeeding taxable year.
       ``(3) Applicable limitation.--For purposes of this 
     subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--The applicable limitation with respect 
     to a taxpayer for any taxable year is the sum of--
       ``(i) the greater of--

       ``(I) the taxpayer's allocable share of the applicable 
     financial reporting group's net interest expense for the 
     taxable year, or
       ``(II) 10 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted taxable income 
     for the taxable year, plus

       ``(ii) the excess limitation carryforwards to the taxable 
     year from any preceding taxable year.
       ``(B) Limitation not less than includible interest.--The 
     applicable limitation under subparagraph (A) for any taxable 
     year shall not be less than the amount of interest includible 
     in the gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year.
       ``(C) Excess limitation carryforward.--If the applicable 
     limitation of a taxpayer for any taxable year (determined 
     without regard to carryforwards under subparagraph (A)(ii)) 
     exceeds the interest paid or accrued by the taxpayer during 
     the taxable year, such excess shall be an excess limitation 
     carryforward to the 1st succeeding taxable year and the 2nd 
     and 3rd succeeding taxable years to the extent not previously 
     taken into account under this paragraph.
       ``(4) Allocable share of net interest expense.--For 
     purposes of this subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--A taxpayer's allocable share of an 
     applicable financial reporting group's net interest expense 
     for any taxable year shall be the amount (not less than zero) 
     which bears the same ratio to such net interest expense as--
       ``(i) the net earnings of the taxpayer, bears to
       ``(ii) the aggregate net earnings of all members of the 
     applicable financial reporting group.
       ``(B) Net earnings.--The term `net earnings' means, with 
     respect to any taxpayer, the earnings of the taxpayer--
       ``(i) computed without regard to any reduction allowable 
     for--

       ``(I) net interest expense,
       ``(II) taxes, or
       ``(III) depreciation, amortization, or depletion, and

       ``(ii) computed with such other adjustments as the 
     Secretary may by regulations prescribe.
       ``(C) Burden on taxpayer.--If a taxpayer elects not to 
     compute its allocable share, or fails to establish to the 
     satisfaction of the Secretary the amount of its allocable 
     share, for any taxable year, the allocable share shall be 
     zero.
       ``(5) Net interest expense and net earnings 
     determinations.--For purposes of this subsection--
       ``(A) Net interest expense.--Any determination of net 
     interest expense for any taxable year shall be made--
       ``(i) on the basis of the applicable financial statement of 
     the applicable financial reporting group for the last 
     financial reporting year ending with or within the taxable 
     year, and
       ``(ii) under United States tax principles.
       ``(B) Net earnings.--Any determination of net earnings for 
     any taxable year shall be made on the basis of the applicable 
     financial statement of the applicable financial reporting 
     group for the last financial reporting year ending with or 
     within the taxable year.
       ``(C) Applicable financial statement.--The term `applicable 
     financial statement' means a statement for financial 
     reporting purposes which is made on the basis of--
       ``(i) generally accepted accounting principles,
       ``(ii) international financial reporting standards, or
       ``(iii) any other method specified by the Secretary in 
     regulations.
     A statement under clause (ii) or (iii) may be used as an 
     applicable financial statement by a group only if there is no 
     statement of the group under any preceding clause.
       ``(6) Applicable financial reporting group.--For purposes 
     of this subsection--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `applicable financial reporting 
     group' means, with respect to any corporation, a group of 
     which such corporation is a member and which files an 
     applicable financial statement.
       ``(B) Exception for groups with minimal domestic net 
     interest expense.--Such term shall not include a group if the 
     aggregate net interest expense for which a deduction is 
     allowable to all members of the group under this chapter 
     (determined without regard to this subsection or any other 
     limitation on deductibility of interest under this chapter) 
     is less than $5,000,000.
       ``(C) Exception for certain financial entities.--A 
     corporation which is described in section 864(f)(4)(B), or is 
     treated as described in section 864(f)(4)(B) by reason of 
     paragraph (4)(C) or (5)(A) of section 864(f) (without regard 
     to whether an election is made under such paragraph (5)(A)), 
     shall not be treated as a member of an applicable financial 
     reporting group of which it is otherwise a member and this 
     subsection shall not apply to such corporation.
       ``(7) Other definitions and rules.--For purposes of this 
     subsection--
       ``(A) Adjusted taxable income.--The term `adjusted taxable 
     income' has the meaning given such term by subsection 
     (j)(6)(A).
       ``(B) Net interest expense.--The term `net interest 
     expense' has the meaning given such term by subsection 
     (j)(6)(B).
       ``(C) Treatment of affiliated group.--All members of the 
     same affiliated group (within the meaning of section 1504(a)) 
     shall be treated as 1 taxpayer.
       ``(8) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     this section, including regulations providing--
       ``(A) for the coordination of the application of this 
     subsection and other provisions of this chapter relating to 
     the deductibility of interest,
       ``(B) for the waiver of certain adjustments required under 
     United States tax principles in appropriate cases for 
     purposes of applying this subsection,
       ``(C) for the determination of which financial institutions 
     are eligible for the exception from membership in an 
     applicable financial reporting group under paragraph (6)(C) 
     and the application of this subsection to the other members 
     of the group which are not so excepted, and
       ``(D) for the application of this subsection in the case of 
     pass thru entities and for the treatment of pass thru 
     entities as corporations in cases where necessary to prevent 
     the avoidance of the purposes of this subsection.''.
       (b) Coordination With Limitation on Related Party 
     Indebtedness.--Paragraph (2) of section 163(j) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new subparagraph:
       ``(D) Coordination with limitation on excess domestic 
     indebtedness.--This subsection shall not apply to any 
     corporation for any taxable year to which subsection (n) 
     applies to such corporation.''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.

     SEC. 52406. MODIFICATIONS TO RULES RELATING TO INVERTED 
                   CORPORATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (b) of section 7874 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) Inverted Corporations Treated as Domestic 
     Corporations.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 7701(a)(4), a 
     foreign corporation shall be treated for purposes of this 
     title as a domestic corporation if--
       ``(A) such corporation would be a surrogate foreign 
     corporation if subsection (a)(2) were applied by substituting 
     `80 percent' for `60 percent', or
       ``(B) such corporation is an inverted domestic corporation.
       ``(2) Inverted domestic corporation.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, a foreign corporation shall be treated as an 
     inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a 
     series of related transactions)--
       ``(A) the entity completes after May 8, 2014, the direct or 
     indirect acquisition of--

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       ``(i) substantially all of the properties held directly or 
     indirectly by a domestic corporation, or
       ``(ii) substantially all of the assets of, or substantially 
     all of the properties constituting a trade or business of, a 
     domestic partnership, and
       ``(B) after the acquisition, more than 50 percent of the 
     stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held--
       ``(i) in the case of an acquisition with respect to a 
     domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic 
     corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic 
     corporation, or
       ``(ii) in the case of an acquisition with respect to a 
     domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic 
     partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits 
     interest in the domestic partnership.
       ``(3) Exception for corporations with substantial business 
     activities in foreign country of organization.--A foreign 
     corporation described in paragraph (2) shall not be treated 
     as an inverted domestic corporation if after the acquisition 
     the expanded affiliated group which includes the entity has 
     substantial business activities in the foreign country in 
     which or under the law of which the entity is created or 
     organized when compared to the total business activities of 
     such expanded affiliated group. For purposes of subsection 
     (a)(2)(B)(iii) and the preceding sentence, the term 
     `substantial business activities' shall have the meaning 
     given such term under regulations in effect on May 8, 2014, 
     except that the Secretary may issue regulations increasing 
     the threshold percent in any of the tests under such 
     regulations for determining if business activities constitute 
     substantial business activities for purposes of this 
     paragraph.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Clause (i) of section 7874(a)(2)(B) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``after March 4, 
     2003,'' and inserting ``after March 4, 2003, and before May 
     9, 2014,''.
       (2) Subsection (c) of section 7874 of such Code is 
     amended--
       (A) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii)'' and inserting 
     ``subsections (a)(2)(B)(ii) and (b)(2)(B)'', and
       (ii) by inserting ``or (b)(2)(A)'' after ``(a)(2)(B)(i)'' 
     in subparagraph (B),
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (b)(2)(B), as the 
     case may be,'' after ``(a)(2)(B)(ii)'',
       (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``subsection 
     (a)(2)(B)(ii)'' and inserting ``subsections (a)(2)(B)(ii) and 
     (b)(2)(B)'', and
       (D) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``or inverted domestic 
     corporation, as the case may be,'' after ``surrogate foreign 
     corporation''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years ending after May 8, 2014.

             TITLE LIII--ADDITIONAL SPENDING AUTHORIZATION

     SEC. 53101. ADDITIONAL SPENDING AUTHORIZATION.

       Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or any amendment 
     made by this Act, any amount authorized to be expended under 
     this Act or any amendment made by this Act shall be increased 
     by 50 percent of such amount.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2441. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle D of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __43. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK 
                   OF THE UNITED STATES.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States should be a 
     lender of last resort and should take appropriate measures to 
     ensure it does not compete with any private United States 
     entity.
       (b) Definitions of Small Business Concern.--Section 
     2(b)(1)(E) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(1)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(xi) In this Act, the terms `small business' and `small 
     business concern' mean a small business concern (as defined 
     under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     632)).''.
       (c) Prohibition on Financing for State-owned Entities.--
     Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(k) Prohibition on Financing for State-owned Entities.--
     The Bank may not guarantee, insure, extend credit for, or 
     participate in an extension of credit for a transaction for 
     an entity that is owned or controlled by the government of a 
     foreign country.''.
       (d) Limitation on Loan Guarantees.--Section 2 of the 
     Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635), as amended by 
     subsection (c), is further amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(l) Limitation on Loan Guarantees.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), 
     loan guarantees provided by the Bank may not--
       ``(A) cover default for commercial risk; or
       ``(B) cover more than 50 percent of a loss.
       ``(2) Exception for small business concerns.--The 
     limitations in paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to 
     loan guarantees for the exportation of goods or services 
     produced by an entity that is a small business concern and is 
     organized under the laws of the United States or any 
     jurisdiction within the United States.''.
       (e) Prohibition on Financing for High-income Countries.--
     Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635), as amended by subsections (c) and (d), is further 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(m) Prohibition on Financing for High-income Countries.--
     The Bank may not guarantee, insure, extend credit for, or 
     participate in an extension of credit for the exportation of 
     goods or services to a country that has a high-income 
     economy, as determined by the World Bank Group, unless the 
     producer of the goods or services is a small business concern 
     and is organized under the laws of the United States or any 
     jurisdiction within the United States.''.
       (f) Prohibition on Provision of Direct Loans.--Section 2 of 
     the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635), as 
     amended by subsections (c), (d), and (e), is further amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(n) Prohibition on Provision of Direct Loans.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other 
     provision of law, the Bank may not provide direct loans for 
     the exportation of goods or services unless the producer of 
     the goods or services is a small business concern and is 
     organized under the laws of the United States or any 
     jurisdiction within the United States.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2442. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle D of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __43. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF SMALL BUSINESS 
                   CONCERN USED BY THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE 
                   UNITED STATES.

       Section 2(b)(1)(E) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 
     (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(xi) In this Act, the terms `small business' and `small 
     business concern' mean a small business concern (as defined 
     under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     632)).''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2443. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __54. PROHIBITION ON BANK FINANCING FOR STATE-OWNED 
                   ENTITIES.

       Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635), as amended by section __51, is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Prohibition on Financing for State-owned Entities.--
     The Bank may not guarantee, insure, extend credit for, or 
     participate in an extension of credit for a transaction for 
     an entity that is owned or controlled by the government of a 
     foreign country.''.

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                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2444. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __54. LIMITATION ON LOAN GUARANTEES.

       Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635), as amended by section __51, is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Limitation on Loan Guarantees.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), 
     loan guarantees provided by the Bank may not--
       ``(A) cover default for commercial risk; or
       ``(B) cover more than 50 percent of a loss.
       ``(2) Exception for small business concerns.--The 
     limitations in paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to 
     loan guarantees for the exportation of goods or services 
     produced by an entity that is a small business concern (as 
     defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     632)) and is organized under the laws of the United States or 
     any jurisdiction within the United States.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2445. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __54. PROHIBITION ON BANK FINANCING FOR HIGH-INCOME 
                   ECONOMIES.

       Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635), as amended by section __51, is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Prohibition on Financing for High-income Economies.--
     The Bank may not guarantee, insure, extend credit for, or 
     participate in an extension of credit for the exportation of 
     goods or services to a country that has a high-income 
     economy, as determined by the World Bank Group, unless the 
     producer of the goods or services is a small business concern 
     (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 
     U.S.C. 632)) and is organized under the laws of the United 
     States or any jurisdiction within the United States.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2446. Mr. LANKFORD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2327 submitted by Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Graham, 
Mr. Blunt, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. 
Warner, Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Cantwell) to the amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of the amendment, add the 
     following:

     SEC. __54. PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF DIRECT LOANS.

       Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
     635), as amended by section __51, is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Prohibition on Provision of Direct Loans.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other 
     provision of law, the Bank may not provide direct loans for 
     the exportation of goods or services unless the producer of 
     the goods or services is a small business concern (as defined 
     under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) 
     and is organized under the laws of the United States or any 
     jurisdiction within the United States.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2447. Mr. PORTMAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. DIRECT FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after section 610 the following:

     ``Sec. 611. Direct Federal-aid highway program

       ``(a) Election by State Not To Participate.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may elect 
     not to participate in any Federal program relating to 
     highways, including a Federal highway program under the Safe, 
     Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
     Legacy for Users (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1144), the 
     Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 
     112-141; 126 Stat. 405), the DRIVE Act, this title, or title 
     49.
       ``(b) Direct Federal-Aid Highway Program.--
       ``(1) In general.--Beginning in fiscal year 2015, the 
     Secretary shall carry out a direct Federal-aid highway 
     program in accordance with the requirements of this section 
     under which the legislature of a State may elect, not fewer 
     than 90 days before the beginning of a fiscal year--
       ``(A) to waive the right of the State to receive amounts 
     apportioned or allocated to the State under the Federal-aid 
     highway program for the fiscal year to which the election 
     relates; and
       ``(B) to receive an amount for that fiscal year that is 
     determined in accordance with subsection (e) for that fiscal 
     year.
       ``(2) Effect.--On making an election under paragraph (1), a 
     State--
       ``(A) assumes all Federal obligations relating to each 
     program that is the subject of the election; and
       ``(B) shall fulfill those obligations using the amounts 
     transferred to the State under subsection (e).
       ``(c) State Responsibility.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Governor of a State making an 
     election under subsection (b) shall--
       ``(A) agree to maintain the Interstate System in accordance 
     with the current Interstate System program;
       ``(B) submit a plan to the Secretary describing--
       ``(i) the purposes, projects, and uses to which amounts 
     received under the program will be put; and
       ``(ii) which programmatic requirements of this title the 
     State elects to continue;
       ``(C) agree to obligate or expend amounts received under 
     the direct Federal-aid highway program exclusively for 
     projects that would be eligible for funding under section 
     133(b) if the State was not participating in the program; and
       ``(D) agree to report annually to the Secretary on the use 
     of amounts received under the direct Federal-aid highway 
     program and to make the report available to the public in an 
     easily accessible format.
       ``(2) No federal limitation on use of funds.--Except as 
     provided in paragraph (1), the expenditure or obligation of 
     funds received by a State under the direct Federal-aid 
     highway program shall not be subject to any Federal 
     regulation under this title (except for this section), title 
     49, or any other Federal law.
       ``(3) Election irrevocable.--An election under subsection 
     (b) shall be irrevocable during the applicable fiscal year.
       ``(d) Effect on Preexisting Commitments.--The making of an 
     election under subsection (b) shall not affect any 
     responsibility or commitment of the State under this title 
     for any fiscal year with respect to--
       ``(1) a project or program funded under this title (other 
     than under this section); or
       ``(2) any project or program funded under this title in any 
     fiscal year for which an election under subsection (b) is not 
     in effect.
       ``(e) Transfers.--
       ``(1) In general.--The amount to be transferred to a State 
     under the direct Federal-aid highway program for a fiscal 
     year shall be the portion of the taxes appropriated to the 
     Highway Trust Fund under section 9503 of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986, other than for the Mass Transit Account, for 
     that fiscal year that is attributable to highway users in 
     that State during that fiscal year, reduced by a pro rata 
     share withheld by the Secretary to fund contract authority 
     for programs of the National Highway Traffic Safety 
     Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
     Administration.

[[Page 12708]]

       ``(2) Transfers under program.--
       ``(A) In general.--Transfers under the program--
       ``(i) shall be made at the same time as deposits to the 
     Highway Trust Fund are made by the Secretary of the Treasury; 
     and
       ``(ii) shall be made on the basis of estimates by the 
     Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, based on the most recent data available, and proper 
     adjustments shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred 
     to the extent prior estimates were in excess of, or less 
     than, the amounts required to be transferred.
       ``(B) Limitation.--
       ``(i) In general.--An adjustment under subparagraph (A)(ii) 
     to any transfer may not exceed 5 percent of the transferred 
     amount to which the adjustment relates.
       ``(ii) Adjustment greater than 5 percent.--If the 
     adjustment required under subparagraph (A)(ii) exceeds the 
     percentage described in clause (i), the excess shall be taken 
     into account in making subsequent adjustments under 
     subparagraph (A)(ii).
       ``(f) Application With Other Authority.--Any contract 
     authority under this chapter (and any obligation limitation) 
     authorized for a State for a fiscal year for which an 
     election by that State is in effect under subsection (b)--
       ``(1) shall be rescinded or canceled; and
       ``(2) shall not be reallocated or distributed to any other 
     State under the Federal-aid highway program.
       ``(g) Maintenance of Effort.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date on 
     which an amount is distributed to a State or State agency 
     under the State Highway Flexibility Act or an amendment made 
     by that Act, the Governor of the State shall certify to the 
     Secretary that the State will maintain the effort of the 
     State with regard to State funding for the types of projects 
     that are funded by the amounts.
       ``(2) Amounts.--As part of the certification, the Governor 
     shall submit to the Secretary a statement identifying the 
     amount of funds the State plans to expend from State sources 
     during the covered period, for the types of projects that are 
     funded by the amounts.
       ``(h) Treatment of General Revenues.--For purposes of this 
     section, any general revenue funds appropriated to the 
     Highway Trust Fund shall be transferred to a State under the 
     program in the manner described in subsection (e)(1).''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for title 23, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
     relating to section 610 the following:

``611. Direct Federal-aid highway program.''.

     SEC. ___. ALTERNATIVE FUNDING OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 
                   PROGRAMS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 5341. Alternative funding of public transportation 
       programs

       ``(a) Definitions.--In this section--
       ``(1) Alternative funding program.--The term `alternative 
     funding program' means the program established under 
     subsection (c).
       ``(2) Covered programs.--The term `covered programs' means 
     the programs authorized under--
       ``(A) sections 5305, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5335, 5339, 
     and 5340; and
       ``(B) section 3038 of the Federal Transit Act of 1998 (49 
     U.S.C. 5310 note).
       ``(b) Election by State Not to Participate.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, a State may elect not to participate in all Federal 
     programs relating to public transportation funded under the 
     Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund, including the 
     Federal public transportation programs under the Safe, 
     Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
     Legacy for Users (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1144), the 
     Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 
     112-141; 126 Stat. 405), the DRIVE Act, title 23, or this 
     title.
       ``(2) Effect.--On making an election under paragraph (1), a 
     State--
       ``(A) assumes all Federal obligations relating to each 
     program that is the subject of the election; and
       ``(B) shall fulfill those obligations using the amounts 
     transferred to the State under subsection (e).
       ``(c) Public Transportation Program.--
       ``(1) Program established.--Beginning in fiscal year 2015, 
     the Secretary shall carry out an alternative funding program 
     under which the legislature of a State may elect, not fewer 
     than 90 days before the beginning of a fiscal year--
       ``(A) to waive the right of the State to receive amounts 
     apportioned or allocated to the State under the covered 
     programs for the fiscal year to which the election relates; 
     and
       ``(B) to receive an amount for that fiscal year that is 
     determined in accordance with subsection (e).
       ``(2) Program requirements.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Governor of a State that 
     participates in the alternative funding program shall--
       ``(i) submit a plan to the Secretary describing--

       ``(I) the purposes, projects, and uses to which amounts 
     received under the alternative funding program will be put; 
     and
       ``(II) which programmatic requirements of this title the 
     State elects to continue;

       ``(ii) agree to obligate or expend amounts received under 
     the alternative funding program exclusively for projects that 
     would be eligible for funding under the covered programs if 
     the State was not participating in the alternative funding 
     program; and
       ``(iii) submit to the Secretary an annual report on the use 
     of amounts received under the alternative funding program, 
     and to make the report available to the public in an easily 
     accessible format.
       ``(B) No federal limitation on use of funds.--Except as 
     provided in subparagraph (A), the expenditure or obligation 
     of funds received by a State under the alternative funding 
     program shall not be subject to the provisions of this title 
     (except for this section), title 23, or any other Federal 
     law.
       ``(3) Election irrevocable.--An election under paragraph 
     (1) shall be irrevocable during the applicable fiscal year.
       ``(d) Effect on Preexisting Commitments.--Participation in 
     the alternative funding program shall not affect any 
     responsibility or commitment of the State under this title 
     for any fiscal year with respect to--
       ``(1) a project or program funded under this title (other 
     than under this section); or
       ``(2) any project or program funded under this title in any 
     fiscal year for which the State elects not to participate in 
     the alternative funding program.
       ``(e) Transfers.--
       ``(1) In general.--The amount to be transferred to a State 
     under the alternative funding program for a fiscal year shall 
     be the portion of the taxes transferred to the Mass Transit 
     Account of the Highway Trust Fund under section 9503(e) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for that fiscal year, that 
     is attributable to highway users in that State during that 
     fiscal year.
       ``(2) Transfers.--
       ``(A) In general.--Transfers under the program--
       ``(i) shall be made at the same time as transfers to the 
     Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund are made by 
     the Secretary of the Treasury; and
       ``(ii) shall be made on the basis of estimates by the 
     Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, based on the most recent data available, and proper 
     adjustments shall be made in amounts subsequently 
     transferred, to the extent prior estimates were in excess of, 
     or less than, the amounts required to be transferred.
       ``(B) Limitation.--
       ``(i) In general.--An adjustment under subparagraph (A)(ii) 
     to any transfer may not exceed 5 percent of the transferred 
     amount to which the adjustment relates.
       ``(ii) Adjustment greater than 5 percent.--If the 
     adjustment required under subparagraph (A)(ii) exceeds the 
     percentage described in clause (i), the excess shall be taken 
     into account in making subsequent adjustments under 
     subparagraph (A)(ii).
       ``(f) Contract Authority.--There shall be rescinded or 
     canceled any contract authority under this chapter (and any 
     obligation limitation) authorized for a State for a fiscal 
     year for which the State elects to participate in the 
     alternative funding program.
       ``(g) Maintenance of Effort.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date on 
     which an amount is distributed to a State or State agency 
     under the State Highway Flexibility Act or an amendment made 
     by that Act, the Governor of the State shall certify to the 
     Secretary that the State will maintain the effort of the 
     State with regard to State funding for the types of projects 
     that are funded by the amounts.
       ``(2) Amounts.--The certification under paragraph (1) shall 
     include a statement identifying the amount of funds the State 
     plans to expend from State sources for projects funded under 
     the alternative funding program, during the fiscal year for 
     which the State elects to participate in the alternative 
     funding program.
       ``(h) Treatment of General Revenues.--For purposes of this 
     section, any general revenue funds appropriated to the 
     Highway Trust Fund shall be transferred to a State under the 
     program in the manner described in subsection (e).''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
     relating to section 5340 the following:

``5341. Alternative funding of public transportation programs.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2448. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

[[Page 12709]]



     SEC. __. NATIONAL SECURITY SCREENING SYSTEM FOR ALIENS FROM 
                   HIGH RISK COUNTRIES.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Covered alien.--The term ``covered alien'' means an 
     alien who is seeking entry or who has entered the United 
     States under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality 
     Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) and who is a national of a 
     following country:
       (A) Afghanistan.
       (B) Algeria.
       (C) Bahrain.
       (D) Bangladesh.
       (E) Egypt.
       (F) Eritrea.
       (G) Indonesia.
       (H) Iran.
       (I) Iraq.
       (J) Jordan.
       (K) Kuwait.
       (L) Lebanon.
       (M) Libya.
       (N) Morocco.
       (O) Nigeria.
       (P) North Korea.
       (Q) Oman.
       (R) Palestinian Territories.
       (S) Pakistan.
       (T) Qatar.
       (U) Russia.
       (V) Saudi Arabia.
       (W) Somalia.
       (X) Sudan.
       (Y) Syria.
       (Z) Tunisia.
       (AA) United Arab Emirates.
       (BB) Yemen.
       (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the 
     Department of Homeland Security.
       (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of Homeland Security.
       (4) System.--The term ``System'' means the National 
     Security Screening System established under subsection (b).
       (b) High Risk National Security Screening System.--
       (1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a 
     National Security Screening System.
       (2) Information.--The System shall include information 
     about each covered alien in the United States.
       (3) Registration.--The Secretary shall notify each covered 
     alien who is a new applicant that the covered alien, not 
     later than 30 days prior to entering the United States, 
     shall--
       (A) register with the System, as part of the visa 
     application or other entry process; and
       (B) be interviewed and fingerprinted by an official of the 
     Department.
       (4) Background check.--The Secretary shall perform a 
     background check on each covered alien to ensure that such 
     alien does not present a national security risk to the United 
     States.
       (5) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall establish a procedure 
     for monitoring the status of each covered alien in the United 
     States in relation to matters of national security.
       (c) Prohibition on Entry.--No covered alien may enter the 
     United States until after the date that the Secretary 
     certifies to Congress that the System is fully implemented.
       (d) Reports.--
       (1) Certification and national security report.--Not later 
     than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
     the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that--
       (A) certifies that the System has been implemented; and
       (B) describes the specific steps that have been taken to 
     prevent national security failures in screening out 
     terrorists from using visas to gain entry into the United 
     States.
       (2) Annual report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress 
     an annual report that--
       (A) describes the effectiveness with which the Department 
     is screening covered aliens through the System;
       (B) indicates whether the System has been implemented in an 
     appropriate manner and does not result in the deportation of 
     individuals with no reasonable link to a national security 
     threat or perceived threat; and
       (C) contains--
       (i) the number of individuals screened and registered under 
     the System during the previous year, broken down by country 
     of nationality;
       (ii) the number of individuals deported during the past 
     year as a result of information gathered during the 
     interviews and background checks conducted pursuant to 
     section 3, broken down by country of nationality; and
       (iii) the number of individuals denied entry to the United 
     States based on a national security determination reached 
     through the System.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2449. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS 
                   THAT VIOLATE HUMAN RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO 
                   RELIGION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the 
     appropriate congressional committees a list of each foreign 
     government that the President determines, based on credible 
     information, enforces a death sentence or life imprisonment 
     on the basis of--
       (1) anti-apostasy laws that explicitly prohibit the 
     disaffiliation from a particular religion;
       (2) anti-blasphemy laws; or
       (3) laws prohibiting marriage between individuals of 
     different religious faiths.
       (b) Prohibition on Assistance.--No amounts may be obligated 
     or expended to provide United States assistance to the 
     government of a country identified in the report submitted by 
     the President under subsection (a).
       (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, 
     the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
       (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the Senate; and
       (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2450. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE.

       (a) In General.--Except as provided under subsection (b) 
     and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no amounts 
     may be obligated or expended to provide any direct United 
     States assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to the 
     Palestinian Authority, or any affiliated governing entity or 
     leadership organization.
       (b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall 
     have no effect for a fiscal year if the President certifies 
     to Congress during that fiscal year that the Palestinian 
     Authority has--
       (1) formally recognized the right of Israel to exist as a 
     Jewish state;
       (2) publicly recognized the state of Israel;
       (3) renounced terrorism;
       (4) purged all individuals with terrorist ties from 
     security services;
       (5) terminated funding of anti-American and anti-Israel 
     incitement;
       (6) publicly pledged to not engage in war with Israel; and
       (7) honored previous diplomatic agreements.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2451. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

                 TITLE __--FEDERAL RESERVE TRANSPARENCY

     SEC. _01. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve 
     Transparency Act of 2015''.

     SEC. _02. AUDIT REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY FOR THE BOARD OF 
                   GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, 
     United States Code, or any other provision of law, an audit 
     of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and 
     the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such 
     section 714 shall be completed within 12 months of the date 
     of enactment of this Act.
       (b) Report.--
       (1) In general.--A report on the audit required under 
     subsection (a) shall be submitted by the Comptroller General 
     to the Congress before the end of the 90-day period beginning 
     on the date on which such audit is completed and made 
     available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and 
     minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the 
     majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and 
     Ranking Member of the

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     committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House 
     of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of 
     Congress who requests it.
       (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include 
     a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the 
     Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the 
     subject of the report, together with such recommendations for 
     legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller 
     General may determine to be appropriate.
       (c) Repeal of Certain Limitations.--Subsection (b) of 
     section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking all after ``in writing.''.
       (d) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 714 of 
     title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     subsection (f).

     SEC. _03. AUDIT OF LOAN FILE REVIEWS REQUIRED BY ENFORCEMENT 
                   ACTIONS.

       (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United 
     States shall conduct an audit of the review of loan files of 
     homeowners in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010, required as part 
     of the enforcement actions taken by the Board of Governors of 
     the Federal Reserve System against supervised financial 
     institutions.
       (b) Content of Audit.--The audit carried out pursuant to 
     subsection (a) shall consider, at a minimum--
       (1) the guidance given by the Board of Governors of the 
     Federal Reserve System to independent consultants retained by 
     the supervised financial institutions regarding the 
     procedures to be followed in conducting the file reviews;
       (2) the factors considered by independent consultants when 
     evaluating loan files;
       (3) the results obtained by the independent consultants 
     pursuant to those reviews;
       (4) the determinations made by the independent consultants 
     regarding the nature and extent of financial injury sustained 
     by each homeowner as well as the level and type of 
     remediation offered to each homeowner; and
       (5) the specific measures taken by the independent 
     consultants to verify, confirm, or rebut the assertions and 
     representations made by supervised financial institutions 
     regarding the contents of loan files and the extent of 
     financial injury to homeowners.
       (c) Report.--Not later than the end of the 6-month period 
     beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
     Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Congress 
     containing all findings and determinations made in carrying 
     out the audit required under subsection (a).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2452. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. 62002. FREE CHOICE TO JOIN, FORM, OR ASSIST LABOR 
                   ORGANIZATIONS.

       (a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.--
       (1) Rights of employees.--Section 7 of the National Labor 
     Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 157) is amended by striking ``except 
     to'' and all that follows through ``authorized in section 
     8(a)(3)''.
       (2) Unfair labor practices.--Section 8 of the National 
     Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``: Provided, That'' 
     and all that follows through ``retaining membership'';
       (B) in subsection (b)--
       (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or to discriminate'' 
     and all that follows through ``retaining membership''; and
       (ii) in paragraph (5), by striking ``covered by an 
     agreement authorized under subsection (a)(3)''; and
       (C) in subsection (f), by striking clause (2) and 
     redesignating clauses (3) and (4) as clauses (2) and (3), 
     respectively.
       (b) Amendment to the Railway Labor Act.--Section 2 of the 
     Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 152) is amended by striking 
     paragraph Eleven.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2453. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL FUNDS TO SANCTUARY CITIES.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) In general.--Section 642 of the Illegal Immigration 
     Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 
     1373) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Limitation on Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities.--
       ``(1) Sanctuary city defined.--In this section, the term 
     `sanctuary city' means a State or subdivision of a State that 
     the Attorney General determines--
       ``(A) has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that is 
     not in compliance with subsection (a) or (b); or
       ``(B) does not have a statute, policy, or practice that 
     requires law enforcement officers--
       ``(i) to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs 
     Enforcement if the State or unit has custody of an alien 
     without lawful status in the United States and detain the 
     alien for no more than six hours for no other purpose than to 
     determine whether or not U.S. Immigration and Customs 
     Enforcement will issue a detainer request; and
       ``(ii) to maintain custody of such an alien for a period of 
     not less than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and 
     holidays) if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issues 
     a detainer for such alien.
       ``(2) Limitation on grants.--A sanctuary city shall not be 
     eligible to receive, for a minimum period of at least 1 year, 
     any funds pursuant to--
       ``(A) the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 
     Program established pursuant to subpart 1 of part E of title 
     I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 
     (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.);
       ``(B) the `Cops' program under part Q of title I of the 
     Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
     3796dd et seq.);
       ``(C) the Urban Area Security Initiative authorized under 
     section 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 
     604);
       ``(D) the State Homeland Security Grant Program authorized 
     under section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 
     U.S.C. 605);
       ``(E) the port security grant program authorized under 
     section 70107 of title 46, United States Code;
       ``(F) the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program under 
     section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
     U.S.C. 1231(i)); or
       ``(G) any other non-disaster preparedness grant program 
     administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
       ``(3) Termination of ineligibility.--A jurisdiction that is 
     found to be a sanctuary city shall only become eligible to 
     receive funds under a program set out under paragraph (1) 
     after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is 
     no longer a sanctuary city.''.
       (2) Clerical amendments.--Section 642 of the Illegal 
     Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 
     (8 U.S.C. 1373) is amended by striking ``Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service'' each place that term appears and 
     inserting ``Department of Homeland Security''.
       (b) Transfer of Aliens From Bureau of Prisons Custody.--
       (1) Transfer to u.s. immigration and customs enforcement.--
     The Attorney General shall prioritize a request from the 
     Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer a covered alien to 
     the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
     before a request from the appropriate official of a State or 
     a subdivision of a State to transfer the covered alien to the 
     custody of such State or subdivision.
       (2) Covered alien defined.--In this subsection, the term 
     ``covered alien'' means an alien who--
       (A) is without lawful status in the United States; and
       (B) is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2454. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:
     DIVISION I--INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT

     SEC. 90001. SHORT TITLE.

       This division may be cited as the ``Intelligence Oversight 
     and Surveillance Reform Act''.
TITLE XCI--ACCESS TO CERTAIN BUSINESS RECORDS FOR FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE 
               AND INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM INVESTIGATIONS

     SEC. 91001. END OF GOVERNMENT BULK COLLECTION OF BUSINESS 
                   RECORDS.

       (a) Privacy Protections for Section 215 Business Records 
     Orders.--
       (1) In general.--Section 501(b) of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(b)) is amended--

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       (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(A) a statement of facts showing that there are 
     reasonable grounds to believe that the records or other 
     things sought--
       ``(i) are relevant to an authorized investigation (other 
     than a threat assessment) conducted in accordance with 
     subsection (a)(2) to obtain foreign intelligence information 
     not concerning a United States person or to protect against 
     international terrorism or clandestine intelligence 
     activities; and
       ``(ii) pertain to--

       ``(I) a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
       ``(II) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
       ``(III) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent of a foreign power; and

       ``(B) a statement of proposed minimization procedures; 
     and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) if the applicant is seeking a nondisclosure 
     requirement described in subsection (d), shall include--
       ``(A) a statement of specific and articulable facts 
     providing reason to believe that disclosure of particular 
     information about the existence or contents of the order 
     requiring the production of tangible things under this 
     section during the applicable time period will result in--
       ``(i) endangering the life or physical safety of any 
     person;
       ``(ii) flight from prosecution;
       ``(iii) destruction of or tampering with evidence;
       ``(iv) intimidation of potential witnesses;
       ``(v) interference with diplomatic relations; or
       ``(vi) otherwise seriously endangering the national 
     security of the United States by alerting a target, an 
     associate of a target, or the foreign power of which the 
     target is an agent, of the interest of the Government in the 
     target;
       ``(B) an explanation of how the harm identified under 
     subparagraph (A) is related to the authorized investigation 
     to which the tangible things sought are relevant;
       ``(C) an explanation of how the nondisclosure requirement 
     is narrowly tailored to address the specific harm identified 
     under subparagraph (A); and
       ``(D) the time period during which the Government believes 
     the nondisclosure requirement should apply.''.
       (2) Order.--Section 501(c) of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(c)) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``subsections (a) and (b),'' and inserting 
     ``subsection (a) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) 
     and that the proposed minimization procedures meet the 
     definition of minimization procedures under subsection 
     (g),''; and
       (ii) by striking the last sentence and inserting the 
     following: ``If the judge finds that the requirements of 
     subsection (b)(3) have been met, such order shall include a 
     nondisclosure requirement, which may apply for not longer 
     than 1 year, unless the facts justify a longer period of 
     nondisclosure, subject to the principles and procedures 
     described in subsection (d).''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``(d);'' and inserting 
     ``(d), if applicable;'';
       (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the 
     end and inserting ``; and''; and
       (iv) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(F) shall direct that the minimization procedures be 
     followed.''.
       (3) Nondisclosure.--Section 501(d) of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(d)) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(d) Nondisclosure.--
       ``(1) In general.--No person who receives an order under 
     subsection (c) that contains a nondisclosure requirement 
     shall disclose to any person the particular information 
     specified in the nondisclosure requirement during the time 
     period to which the requirement applies.
       ``(2) Exception.--
       ``(A) Disclosure.--A person who receives an order under 
     subsection (c) that contains a nondisclosure requirement may 
     disclose information otherwise subject to any applicable 
     nondisclosure requirement to--
       ``(i) those persons to whom disclosure is necessary in 
     order to comply with an order under this section;
       ``(ii) an attorney in order to obtain legal advice or 
     assistance regarding the order; or
       ``(iii) other persons as permitted by the Director of the 
     Federal Bureau of Investigation or the designee of the 
     Director.
       ``(B) Application.--A person to whom disclosure is made 
     under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the nondisclosure 
     requirements applicable to a person to whom an order is 
     directed under this section in the same manner as the person 
     to whom the order is directed.
       ``(C) Notification.--Any person who discloses to a person 
     described in subparagraph (A) information otherwise subject 
     to a nondisclosure requirement shall notify the person of the 
     applicable nondisclosure requirement.
       ``(3) Extension.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of 
     Investigation, or a designee of the Director (whose rank 
     shall be no lower than Assistant Special Agent in Charge), 
     may apply for renewals of the prohibition on disclosure of 
     particular information about the existence or contents of an 
     order requiring the production of tangible things under this 
     section for additional periods of not longer than 1 year, 
     unless the facts justify a longer period of nondisclosure. A 
     nondisclosure requirement shall be renewed if a court having 
     jurisdiction under paragraph (4) determines that the 
     application meets the requirements of subsection (b)(3).
       ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An application for a renewal under 
     this subsection shall be made to--
       ``(A) a judge of the court established under section 
     103(a); or
       ``(B) a United States Magistrate Judge under chapter 43 of 
     title 28, United States Code, who is publicly designated by 
     the Chief Justice of the United States to have the power to 
     hear applications and grant orders for the production of 
     tangible things under this section on behalf of a judge of 
     the court established under section 103(a).''.
       (4) Minimization.--Section 501(g) of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(g)) is 
     amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later than'' and 
     all that follows and inserting ``At or before the end of the 
     period of time for the production of tangible things under an 
     order approved under this section or at any time after the 
     production of tangible things under an order approved under 
     this section, a judge may assess compliance with the 
     minimization procedures by reviewing the circumstances under 
     which information concerning United States persons was 
     acquired, retained, or disseminated.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``acquisition and'' 
     after ``to minimize the''.
       (b) Judicial Review of Section 215 Orders.--Section 
     501(f)(2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 
     1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(f)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)--
       (A) by striking ``that order'' and inserting ``such 
     production order or any nondisclosure order imposed in 
     connection with such production order''; and
       (B) by striking the second sentence;
       (2) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the 
     following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) A judge considering a petition to modify or set aside 
     a nondisclosure order shall grant such petition unless the 
     court determines that--
       ``(i) there is reason to believe that disclosure of the 
     information subject to the nondisclosure requirement during 
     the applicable time period will result in--
       ``(I) endangering the life or physical safety of any 
     person;
       ``(II) flight from prosecution;
       ``(III) destruction of or tampering with evidence;
       ``(IV) intimidation of potential witnesses;
       ``(V) interference with diplomatic relations; or
       ``(VI) otherwise seriously endangering the national 
     security of the United States by alerting a target, an 
     associate of a target, or the foreign power of which the 
     target is an agent, of the interest of the Government in the 
     target;
       ``(ii) the harm identified under clause (i) relates to the 
     authorized investigation to which the tangible things sought 
     are relevant; and
       ``(iii) the nondisclosure requirement is narrowly tailored 
     to address the specific harm identified under clause (i).''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(E) If a judge denies a petition to modify or set aside a 
     nondisclosure order under this paragraph, no person may file 
     another petition to modify or set aside such nondisclosure 
     order until the date that is one year after the date on which 
     such judge issues the denial of such petition.''.

     SEC. 91002. EMERGENCY AUTHORITY FOR ACCESS TO CALL DATA 
                   RECORDS.

       (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1843) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
     subsection, the Attorney General may require the production 
     of call data records by the provider of a wire or electronic 
     communication service on an emergency basis if--
       ``(A) such records--
       ``(i) are relevant to an authorized investigation (other 
     than a threat assessment) conducted in accordance with 
     section 402 or 501, as appropriate, to obtain foreign 
     intelligence information not concerning a United States 
     person or to protect against international terrorism or 
     clandestine intelligence activities; and
       ``(ii) pertain to--
       ``(I) a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
       ``(II) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or

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       ``(III) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent of a foreign power;
       ``(B) the Attorney General reasonably determines--
       ``(i) an emergency requires the production of such records 
     before an order requiring such production can with due 
     diligence be obtained under section 402 or 501, as 
     appropriate; and
       ``(ii) the factual basis for issuance of an order under 
     section 402 or 501, as appropriate, to require the production 
     of such records exists;
       ``(C) a judge referred to in section 402(b) or 501(b)(1), 
     as appropriate, is informed by the Attorney General at the 
     time of the required production of such records that the 
     decision has been made to require such production on an 
     emergency basis; and
       ``(D) an application in accordance with section 402 or 501, 
     as appropriate, is made to such judge as soon as practicable, 
     but not more than 7 days after the date on which the Attorney 
     General requires the production of such records under this 
     subsection.
       ``(2)(A) In the absence of an order issued under section 
     402 or 501, as appropriate, to approve the emergency required 
     production of call data records under paragraph (1), the 
     authority to require the production of such records shall 
     terminate at the earlier of--
       ``(i) when the information sought is obtained;
       ``(ii) when the application for the order is denied under 
     section 402 or 501, as appropriate; or
       ``(iii) 7 days after the time of the authorization by the 
     Attorney General.
       ``(B) If an application for an order applied for under 
     section 402 or 501, as appropriate, for the production of 
     call data records required to be produced pursuant to 
     paragraph (1) is denied, or in any other case where the 
     emergency production of call data records under this section 
     is terminated and no order under section 402 or 501, as 
     appropriate, is issued approving the required production of 
     such records, no information obtained or evidence derived 
     from such records shall be received in evidence or otherwise 
     disclosed in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or 
     before any court, grand jury, department, office, agency, 
     regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of 
     the United States, a State, or political subdivision thereof, 
     and no information concerning any United States person 
     acquired from such records shall subsequently be used or 
     disclosed in any other manner by Federal officers or 
     employees without the consent of such person, except with the 
     approval of the Attorney General if the information indicates 
     a threat of death or serious bodily harm to any person.''.
       (b) Termination of Section 501 References.--On the date 
     that section 102(b)(1) of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and 
     Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-177; 50 U.S.C. 
     1805 note) takes effect, subsection (e) of section 403 of the 
     Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
     1843), as added by paragraph (1), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``or section 501, as appropriate,'' each 
     place that term appears;
       (2) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 501, as 
     appropriate;'' and by inserting a semicolon; and
       (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or 501(b)(1), as 
     appropriate,''; and
       (3) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking ``or 501, as 
     appropriate;'' and by inserting a semicolon.

     SEC. 91003. CHALLENGES TO GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE.

       (a) In General.--Title V of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:

     ``SEC. 503. CHALLENGES TO ORDERS TO PRODUCE CERTAIN BUSINESS 
                   RECORDS.

       ``(a) Appeal.--
       ``(1) In general.--A person who is required to produce any 
     tangible thing pursuant to an order issued under section 501 
     may appeal the order to a United States court of appeals on 
     the basis that the order violates the Constitution of the 
     United States.
       ``(2) Venue.--An appeal filed pursuant to paragraph (1) may 
     be filed--
       ``(A) in the United States court of appeals for a circuit 
     embracing a judicial district in which venue would be proper 
     for a civil action under section 1391 of title 28, United 
     States Code; or
       ``(B) United States Court of Appeals for the District of 
     Columbia.
       ``(b) Supreme Court Review.--A person may seek a writ of 
     certiorari from the Supreme Court of the United States for 
     review of a decision of an appeal filed under subsection 
     (a)(1).''.
       (b) Table of Contents Amendment.--The table of contents in 
     the first section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
     Act of 1978 is amended by adding after the item relating to 
     section 502 the following:

``Sec. 503. Challenges to orders to produce certain business 
              records.''.
 TITLE XCII--PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR PEN REGISTERS AND TRAP AND TRACE 
                                DEVICES

     SEC. 92001. PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR PEN REGISTERS AND TRAP 
                   AND TRACE DEVICES.

       (a) Application.--Section 402(c) of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1842(c)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
       (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following 
     new paragraphs:
       ``(2) a statement of facts showing that there are 
     reasonable grounds to believe that the records sought--
       ``(A) are relevant to an authorized investigation to obtain 
     foreign intelligence information not concerning a United 
     States person or to protect against international terrorism 
     or clandestine intelligence activities (other than a threat 
     assessment), provided that such investigation of a United 
     States person is not conducted solely upon the basis of 
     activities protected by the first amendment to the 
     Constitution; and
       ``(B) pertain to--
       ``(i) a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
       ``(ii) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
       ``(iii) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent of a foreign power; and
       ``(3) a statement of proposed minimization procedures.''.
       (b) Minimization.--
       (1) Definition.--Section 401 of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1841) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(4) The term `minimization procedures' means--
       ``(A) specific procedures that are reasonably designed in 
     light of the purpose and technique of an order for the 
     installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace 
     device, to minimize the acquisition and retention, and 
     prohibit the dissemination, of nonpublicly available 
     information concerning unconsenting United States persons 
     consistent with the need of the United States to obtain, 
     produce, and disseminate foreign intelligence information;
       ``(B) procedures that require that nonpublicly available 
     information, which is not foreign intelligence information, 
     as defined in section 101(e)(1), shall not be disseminated in 
     a manner that identifies any United States person, without 
     such person's consent, unless such person's identity is 
     necessary to understand foreign intelligence information or 
     assess its importance; and
       ``(C) notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), procedures 
     that allow for the retention and dissemination of information 
     that is evidence of a crime which has been, is being, or is 
     about to be committed and that is to be retained or 
     disseminated for law enforcement purposes.''.
       (2) Pen registers and trap and trace devices.--Section 402 
     of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 
     U.S.C. 1842) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (d)--
       (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, and that the 
     proposed minimization procedures meet the definition of 
     minimization procedures under this title'' before the period 
     at the end; and
       (ii) in paragraph (2)(B)--

       (I) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``and'' after the 
     semicolon; and
       (II) by adding at the end the following:

       ``(iv) the minimization procedures be followed; and''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) At or before the end of the period of time for which 
     the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace 
     device is approved under an order or an extension under this 
     section, the judge may assess compliance with the 
     minimization procedures by reviewing the circumstances under 
     which information concerning United States persons was 
     acquired, retained, or disseminated.''.
       (3) Emergencies.--Section 403 of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1843), as amended by 
     section 102(a), is further amended--
       (A) by redesignating subsection (c) as (d); and
       (B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) If the Attorney General authorizes the emergency 
     installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace 
     device under this section, the Attorney General shall require 
     that minimization procedures required by this title for the 
     issuance of a judicial order be followed.''.
       (4) Use of information.--Section 405(a)(1) of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1845(a)(1)) 
     is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting 
     ``and the minimization procedures required under the order 
     approving such pen register or trap and trace device.''.

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   TITLE XCIII--PROCEDURES FOR TARGETING CERTAIN PERSONS OUTSIDE THE 
             UNITED STATES OTHER THAN UNITED STATES PERSONS

     SEC. 93001. CLARIFICATION ON PROHIBITION ON SEARCHING OF 
                   COLLECTIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS TO CONDUCT 
                   WARRANTLESS SEARCHES FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS OF 
                   UNITED STATES PERSONS.

       Section 702(b) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 
     of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(b)) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as 
     subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively, and indenting 
     such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, an additional two ems 
     from the left margin;
       (2) by striking ``An acquisition'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--An acquisition''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Clarification on prohibition on searching of 
     collections of communications of united states persons.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     no officer or employee of the United States may conduct a 
     search of a collection of communications acquired under this 
     section in an effort to find communications of a particular 
     United States person (other than a corporation).
       ``(B) Concurrent authorization and exception for emergency 
     situations.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a search for 
     communications related to a particular United States person 
     if--
       ``(i) such United States person is the subject of an order 
     or emergency authorization authorizing electronic 
     surveillance or physical search under section 105, 304, 703, 
     704, or 705 of this Act, or under title 18, United States 
     Code, for the effective period of that order;
       ``(ii) the entity carrying out the search has a reasonable 
     belief that the life or safety of such United States person 
     is threatened and the information is sought for the purpose 
     of assisting that person; or
       ``(iii) such United States person has consented to the 
     search.''.

     SEC. 93002. PROTECTION AGAINST COLLECTION OF WHOLLY DOMESTIC 
                   COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONCERNING TERRORISM UNDER 
                   FISA AMENDMENTS ACT.

       (a) In General.--Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (d)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) limit the acquisition of the contents of any 
     communication to communications to which any party is a 
     target of the acquisition or communications that refer to the 
     target of the acquisition, if such communications are 
     acquired to protect against international terrorism.''; and
       (2) in subsection (i)(2)(B)--
       (A) in clause (i), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new clause:
       ``(iii) limit the acquisition of the contents of any 
     communication to communications to which any party is a 
     target of the acquisition or communications that refer to the 
     target of the acquisition, if such communications are 
     acquired to protect against international terrorism.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 701(a) of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881(a)) is 
     amended by inserting ```international terrorism','' after 
     ```foreign power',''.

     SEC. 93003. PROHIBITION ON REVERSE TARGETING UNDER FISA 
                   AMENDMENTS ACT.

       Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 
     1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a), as amended by sections 93001 and 
     93002 of this Act, is further amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(B) of subsection (b), as redesignated 
     by section 301, by striking ``the purpose'' and inserting ``a 
     significant purpose'';
       (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A)--
       (A) by striking ``ensure that'' and inserting the 
     following: ``ensure--
       ``(i) that''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(ii) that an application is filed under title I, if 
     otherwise required, when a significant purpose of an 
     acquisition authorized under subsection (a) is to acquire the 
     communications of a particular, known person reasonably 
     believed to be located in the United States; and'';
       (3) in subsection (g)(2)(A)(i)(I)--
       (A) by striking ``ensure that'' and inserting the 
     following: ``ensure--
       ``(aa) that''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(bb) that an application is filed under title I, if 
     otherwise required, when a significant purpose of an 
     acquisition authorized under subsection (a) is to acquire the 
     communications of a particular, known person reasonably 
     believed to be located in the United States; and''; and
       (4) in subsection (i)(2)(B)(i)--
       (A) by striking ``ensure that'' and inserting the 
     following: ``ensure--

       ``(I) that''; and

       (B) by adding at the end the following:

       ``(II) that an application is filed under title I, if 
     otherwise required, when a significant purpose of an 
     acquisition authorized under subsection (a) is to acquire the 
     communications of a particular, known person reasonably 
     believed to be located in the United States; and''.

     SEC. 93004. LIMITS ON USE OF UNLAWFULLY OBTAINED INFORMATION 
                   UNDER FISA AMENDMENTS ACT.

       Section 702(i)(3) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
     Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(i)(3)) is amended by striking 
     subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
       ``(B) Correction of deficiencies.--
       ``(i) In general.--If the Court finds that a certification 
     required by subsection (g) does not contain all of the 
     required elements, or that the procedures required by 
     subsections (d) and (e) are not consistent with the 
     requirements of those subsections or the fourth amendment to 
     the Constitution of the United States, the Court shall issue 
     an order directing the Government to, at the Government's 
     election and to the extent required by the order of the 
     Court--

       ``(I) correct any deficiency identified by the order of the 
     Court not later than 30 days after the date on which the 
     Court issues the order; or
       ``(II) cease, or not begin, the implementation of the 
     authorization for which such certification was submitted.

       ``(ii) Limitation on use of information.--

       ``(I) In general.--Except as provided in subclause (II), no 
     information obtained or evidence derived from an acquisition 
     pursuant to a certification or targeting or minimization 
     procedures subject to an order under clause (i) concerning 
     any United States person shall be received in evidence or 
     otherwise disclosed in any trial, hearing, or other 
     proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, 
     office, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or 
     other authority of the United States, a State, or political 
     subdivision thereof, and no information concerning any United 
     States person acquired from the acquisition shall 
     subsequently be used or disclosed in any other manner by 
     Federal officers or employees without the consent of the 
     United States person, except with the approval of the 
     Attorney General if the information indicates a threat of 
     death or serious bodily harm to any person.
       ``(II) Exception.--If the Government corrects any 
     deficiency identified by the order of the Court under clause 
     (i), the Court may permit the use or disclosure of 
     information acquired before the date of the correction under 
     such minimization procedures as the Court shall establish for 
     purposes of this clause.''.

     SEC. 93005. CHALLENGES TO GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE.

       Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 
     1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a), as amended by this title, is further 
     amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(m) Challenges to Government Surveillance.--
       ``(1) Injury in fact.--In any claim in a civil action 
     brought in a court of the United States relating to 
     surveillance conducted under this section, the person 
     asserting the claim has suffered an injury in fact if the 
     person--
       ``(A) has a reasonable basis to believe that the person's 
     communications will be acquired under this section; and
       ``(B) has taken objectively reasonable steps to avoid 
     surveillance under this section.
       ``(2) Reasonable basis.--A person shall be presumed to have 
     demonstrated a reasonable basis to believe that the 
     communications of the person will be acquired under this 
     section if the profession of the person requires the person 
     regularly to communicate foreign intelligence information 
     with persons who--
       ``(A) are not United States persons; and
       ``(B) are located outside the United States.
       ``(3) Objective steps.--A person shall be presumed to have 
     taken objectively reasonable steps to avoid surveillance 
     under this section if the person demonstrates that the steps 
     were taken in reasonable response to rules of professional 
     conduct or analogous professional rules.''.
      TITLE XCIV--FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT REFORMS

     SEC. 94001. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Constitutional advocate.--The term ``Constitutional 
     Advocate'' means the Constitutional Advocate appointed under 
     section 402(b).
       (2) Decision.--The term ``decision'' means a decision, 
     order, or opinion issued by the FISA Court or the FISA Court 
     of Review.
       (3) FISA.--The term ``FISA'' means the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
       (4) FISA court.--The term ``FISA Court'' means the court 
     established under section 103(a) of FISA (50 U.S.C. 1803(a)).
       (5) FISA court of review.--The term ``FISA Court of 
     Review'' means the court of review established under section 
     103(b) of FISA (50 U.S.C. 1803(b)).

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       (6) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office of the 
     Constitutional Advocate established under section 402(a).
       (7) Petition review pool.--The term ``petition review 
     pool'' means the petition review pool established by section 
     103(e) of FISA (50 U.S.C. 1803(e)) or any member of that 
     pool.
       (8) Significant construction or interpretation of law.--The 
     term ``significant construction or interpretation of law'' 
     means a significant construction or interpretation of a 
     provision, as that term is construed under section 601(c) of 
     FISA (50 U.S.C. 1871(c)).

     SEC. 94002. OFFICE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ADVOCATE.

       (a) Establishment.--There is established within the 
     judicial branch of the United States an Office of the 
     Constitutional Advocate.
       (b) Constitutional Advocate.--
       (1) In general.--The head of the Office is the 
     Constitutional Advocate.
       (2) Appointment and term.--
       (A) Appointment.--The Chief Justice of the United States 
     shall appoint the Constitutional Advocate from the list of 
     candidates submitted under subparagraph (B).
       (B) Candidates.--
       (i) List of candidates.--The Privacy and Civil Liberties 
     Oversight Board shall submit to the Chief Justice a list of 
     not less than 5 qualified candidates to serve as a 
     Constitutional Advocate.
       (ii) Selection of candidates.--In preparing a list 
     described in clause (i), the Privacy and Civil Liberties 
     Oversight Board shall select candidates the Board believes 
     will be zealous and effective advocates in defense of civil 
     liberties and consider each potential candidate's--

       (I) litigation and other professional experience;
       (II) experience with the areas of law the Constitutional 
     Advocate is likely to encounter in the course of the 
     Advocate's duties; and
       (III) demonstrated commitment to civil liberties.

       (C) Security clearance.--An individual may be appointed 
     Constitutional Advocate without regard to whether the 
     individual possesses a security clearance on the date of the 
     appointment.
       (D) Term and dismissal.--A Constitutional Advocate shall be 
     appointed for a term of 3 years and may be fired only for 
     good cause shown, including the demonstrated inability to 
     qualify for an adequate security clearance.
       (E) Reappointment.--There shall be no limit to the number 
     of consecutive terms served by a Constitutional Advocate. The 
     reappointment of a Constitutional Advocate shall be made in 
     the same manner as appointment of a Constitutional Advocate.
       (F) Acting constitutional advocate.--If the position of 
     Constitutional Advocate is vacant, the Chief Justice may 
     appoint an Acting Constitutional Advocate from among the 
     qualified employees of the Office. If there are no such 
     qualified employees, the Chief Justice may appoint an Acting 
     Constitutional Advocate from the most recent list of 
     candidates provided by the Privacy and Civil Liberties 
     Oversight Board pursuant to subparagraph (B). The Acting 
     Constitutional Advocate shall have all of the powers of a 
     Constitutional Advocate and shall serve until a 
     Constitutional Advocate is appointed.
       (3) Employees.--The Constitutional Advocate is authorized, 
     without regard to the civil service laws and regulations, to 
     appoint and terminate employees of the Office.
       (c) Security Clearances.--The appropriate departments, 
     agencies, and elements of the executive branch shall 
     cooperate with the Office, to the extent possible under 
     existing procedures and requirements, to expeditiously 
     provide the Constitutional Advocate and appropriate employees 
     of the Office with the security clearances necessary to carry 
     out the duties of the Constitutional Advocate.
       (d) Duties and Authorities of the Constitutional 
     Advocate.--
       (1) In general.--The Constitutional Advocate--
       (A) shall review each application to the FISA Court by the 
     Attorney General;
       (B) shall review each decision of the FISA Court, the 
     petition review pool, or the FISA Court of Review issued 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act and all documents 
     and other material relevant to such decision in a complete, 
     unredacted form;
       (C) may participate in a proceeding before the petition 
     review pool if such participation is requested by a party in 
     such a proceeding or by the petition review pool;
       (D) shall consider any request from a provider who has been 
     served with an order, certification, or directive compelling 
     the provider to provide assistance to the Government or to 
     release customer information to assist that provider in a 
     proceeding before the FISA Court or the petition review pool, 
     including a request--
       (i) to oppose the Government on behalf of the private party 
     in such a proceeding; or
       (ii) to provide guidance to the private party if the 
     private party is considering compliance with an order of the 
     FISA Court;
       (E) shall participate in a proceeding before the FISA Court 
     if appointed to participate by the FISA Court under section 
     403(a) and may participate in a proceeding before the 
     petition review pool if authorized under section 404(a);
       (F) may request to participate in a proceeding before the 
     FISA Court or the petition review pool;
       (G) shall participate in such a proceeding if such request 
     is granted;
       (H) may request reconsideration of a decision of the FISA 
     Court under section 403(b);
       (I) may appeal or seek review of a decision of the FISA 
     Court, the petition review pool, or the FISA Court of Review, 
     as permitted by this title; and
       (J) shall participate in such appeal or review.
       (2) Advocacy.--The Constitutional Advocate shall protect 
     individual rights by vigorously advocating before the FISA 
     Court, the petition review pool, or the FISA Court of Review, 
     as appropriate, in support of legal interpretations that 
     minimize the scope of surveillance and the extent of data 
     collection and retention.
       (3) Utilization of outside counsel.--The Constitutional 
     Advocate--
       (A) may delegate to a competent outside counsel any duty or 
     responsibility of the Constitutional Advocate with respect to 
     participation in a matter before the FISA Court, the FISA 
     Court of Review, or the Supreme Court of the United States; 
     and
       (B) may not delegate to outside counsel any duty or 
     authority set out in subparagraph (A), (B), (D), (F), (H), or 
     (I) of paragraph (1).
       (4) Availability of documents and material.--The FISA 
     Court, the petition review pool, or the FISA Court of Review, 
     as appropriate, shall order any agency, department, or entity 
     to make available to the Constitutional Advocate, or 
     appropriate outside counsel if utilized by the Constitutional 
     Advocate under paragraph (3), any documents or other material 
     necessary to carry out the duties described in paragraph (1).

     SEC. 94003. ADVOCACY BEFORE THE FISA COURT.

       (a) Appointment To Participate.--
       (1) In general.--The FISA Court may appoint the 
     Constitutional Advocate to participate in a FISA Court 
     proceeding.
       (2) Standing.--If the Constitutional Advocate is appointed 
     to participate in a FISA Court proceeding pursuant to 
     paragraph (1), the Constitutional Advocate shall have 
     standing as a party before the FISA Court in that proceeding.
       (b) Reconsideration of a FISA Court Decision.--
       (1) Authority to move for reconsideration.--The 
     Constitutional Advocate may move the FISA Court to reconsider 
     any decision of the FISA Court made after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act by petitioning the FISA Court not later 
     than 30 days after the date on which all documents and 
     materials relevant to the decision are made available to the 
     Constitutional Advocate.
       (2) Discretion of the fisa court.--The FISA Court shall 
     have discretion to grant or deny a motion for reconsideration 
     made pursuant to paragraph (1).
       (c) Amicus Curiae Participation.--
       (1) Motion by the constitutional advocate.--The 
     Constitutional Advocate may file a motion with the FISA Court 
     to permit and facilitate participation of amicus curiae, 
     including participation in oral argument if appropriate, in 
     any proceeding. The FISA Court shall have the discretion to 
     grant or deny such a motion.
       (2) Facilitation by the fisa court.--The FISA Court may, 
     sua sponte, permit and facilitate participation by amicus 
     curiae, including participation in oral argument if 
     appropriate, in proceedings before the FISA Court.
       (3) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the FISA Court shall promulgate 
     rules to provide the public with information sufficient to 
     allow interested parties to participate as amicus curiae.

     SEC. 94004. ADVOCACY BEFORE THE PETITION REVIEW POOL.

       (a) Authority To Participate.--The petition review pool or 
     any party to a proceeding before the petition review pool may 
     authorize the Constitutional Advocate to participate in a 
     petition review pool proceeding.
       (b) Reconsideration of a Petition Review Pool Decision.--
       (1) Authority to move for reconsideration.--The 
     Constitutional Advocate may move the petition review pool to 
     reconsider any decision of the petition review pool made 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act by petitioning 
     the petition review pool not later than 30 days after the 
     date on which all documents and materials relevant to the 
     decision are made available to the Constitutional Advocate.
       (2) Discretion of the petition review pool.--The petition 
     review pool shall have discretion to grant or deny a motion 
     for reconsideration made pursuant to paragraph (1).
       (c) Amicus Curiae Participation.--
       (1) Motion by the constitutional advocate.--The 
     Constitutional Advocate may file a motion with the petition 
     review pool to permit and facilitate participation of amicus 
     curiae, including participation in oral argument if 
     appropriate, in any proceeding. The petition review pool 
     shall have the discretion to grant or deny such a motion.
       (2) Facilitation by the fisa court.--The petition review 
     pool may, sua sponte, permit

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     and facilitate participation by amicus curiae, including 
     participation in oral argument if appropriate, in proceedings 
     before the petition review pool.
       (3) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the petition review pool shall 
     promulgate rules to provide the public with information 
     sufficient to allow interested parties to participate as 
     amicus curiae.

     SEC. 94005. APPELLATE REVIEW.

       (a) Appeal of FISA Court Decisions.--
       (1) Authority to appeal.--The Constitutional Advocate may 
     appeal any decision of the FISA Court or the petition review 
     pool issued after the date of the enactment of this Act not 
     later than 90 days after the date the decision is issued, 
     unless it would be apparent to all reasonable jurists that 
     such decision is dictated by statute or by precedent handed 
     down after such date of enactment.
       (2) Standing as appellant.--If the Constitutional Advocate 
     appeals a decision of the FISA Court or the petition review 
     pool pursuant to paragraph (1), the Constitutional Advocate 
     shall have standing as a party before the FISA Court of 
     Review in such appeal.
       (3) Mandatory review.--The FISA Court of Review shall 
     review any FISA Court or petition review pool decision 
     appealed by the Constitutional Advocate and issue a decision 
     in such appeal.
       (4) Standard of review.--The standards for a mandatory 
     review of a FISA Court or petition review pool decision 
     pursuant to paragraph (3) shall be--
       (A) de novo with respect to issues of law; and
       (B) clearly erroneous with respect to determination of 
     facts.
       (5) Amicus curiae participation.--
       (A) In general.--The FISA Court of Review shall accept 
     amicus curiae briefs from interested parties in all mandatory 
     reviews pursuant to paragraph (3) and shall provide for 
     amicus curiae participation in oral argument if appropriate.
       (B) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the FISA Court of Review shall 
     promulgate rules to provide the public with information 
     sufficient to allow interested parties to participate as 
     amicus curiae.
       (b) Review of FISA Court of Review Decisions.--
       (1) Authority.--The Constitutional Advocate may seek a writ 
     of certiorari from the Supreme Court of the United States for 
     review of any decision of the FISA Court of Review.
       (2) Standing.--In any proceedings before the Supreme Court 
     of the United States relating to a petition of certiorari 
     filed under paragraph (1) and any proceedings in a matter for 
     which certiorari is granted, the Constitutional Advocate 
     shall have standing as a party.

     SEC. 94006. DISCLOSURE.

       (a) Requirement To Disclose.--The Attorney General shall 
     publicly disclose--
       (1) all decisions issued by the FISA Court, the petition 
     review pool, or the FISA Court of Review after July 10, 2003, 
     that include a significant construction or interpretation of 
     law;
       (2) any decision of the FISA Court or the petition review 
     pool appealed by the Constitutional Advocate pursuant to this 
     title; and
       (3) any FISA Court of Review decision that is issued after 
     an appeal by the Constitutional Advocate.
       (b) Disclosure Described.--For each disclosure required by 
     subsection (a) with respect to a decision, the Attorney 
     General shall make available to the public documents 
     sufficient--
       (1) to identify with particularity each legal question 
     addressed by the decision and how such question was resolved;
       (2) to describe in general terms the context in which the 
     matter arises;
       (3) to describe the construction or interpretation of any 
     statute, constitutional provision, or other legal authority 
     relied on by the decision; and
       (4) to indicate whether the decision departed from any 
     prior decision of the FISA Court, the petition review pool, 
     or the FISA Court of Review.
       (c) Documents Described.--The Attorney General shall 
     satisfy the disclosure requirements in subsection (b) by--
       (1) releasing a FISA Court, petition review pool, or FISA 
     Court of Review decision in its entirety or as redacted;
       (2) releasing a summary of a FISA Court, petition review 
     pool, or FISA Court of Review decision; or
       (3) releasing an application made to the FISA Court, a 
     petition made to the petition review pool, briefs filed 
     before the FISA Court, the petition review pool, or the FISA 
     Court of Review, or other materials, in full or as redacted.
       (d) Extensive Disclosure.--The Attorney General shall 
     release as much information regarding the facts and analysis 
     contained in a decision described in subsection (a) or 
     documents described in subsection (c) as is consistent with 
     legitimate national security concerns.
       (e) Timing of Disclosure.--
       (1) Decisions issued prior to enactment.--A decision issued 
     prior to the date of the enactment of this Act that is 
     required to be disclosed under subsection (a)(1) shall be 
     disclosed not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (2) FISA court and petition review pool decisions.--The 
     Attorney General shall release FISA Court or petition review 
     pool decisions appealed by the Constitutional Advocate not 
     later than 30 days after the date the appeal is filed.
       (3) FISA court of review decisions.--The Attorney General 
     shall release FISA Court of Review decisions appealed by the 
     Constitutional Advocate not later than 90 days after the date 
     the appeal is filed.
       (f) Petition by the Constitutional Advocate.--
       (1) Authority to petition.--The Constitutional Advocate may 
     petition the FISA Court, the petition review pool, or the 
     FISA Court of Review to order--
       (A) the public disclosure of a decision of such a Court or 
     review pool, and documents or other material relevant to such 
     a decision, previously designated as classified information; 
     or
       (B) the release of an unclassified summary of such 
     decisions and documents.
       (2) Contents of petition.--Each petition filed under 
     paragraph (1) shall contain a detailed declassification 
     proposal or a summary of the decision and documents that the 
     Constitutional Advocate proposes to have released publicly.
       (3) Role of the attorney general.--
       (A) Copy of petition.--The Constitutional Advocate shall 
     provide to the Attorney General a copy of each petition filed 
     under paragraph (1).
       (B) Opposition.--The Attorney General may oppose a petition 
     filed under paragraph (1) by submitting any objections in 
     writing to the FISA Court, the petition review pool, or the 
     FISA Court of Review, as appropriate, not later than 90 days 
     after the date such petition was submitted.
       (4) Public availability.--Not less than 91 days after 
     receiving a petition under paragraph (1), and taking into 
     account any objections from the Attorney General made under 
     paragraph (3)(B), the FISA Court, the petition review pool, 
     or the FISA Court of Review, as appropriate, shall declassify 
     and make readily available to the public any decision, 
     document, or other material requested in such petition, to 
     the greatest extent possible, consistent with legitimate 
     national security considerations.
       (5) Effective date.--The Constitutional Advocate may not 
     file a petition under paragraph (1) until 181 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, except with respect to a 
     decision appealed by the Constitutional Advocate.

     SEC. 94007. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.

       (a) Requirement for Annual Report.--The Constitutional 
     Advocate shall submit to Congress an annual report on the 
     implementation of this title.
       (b) Contents.--Each annual report submitted under 
     subsection (a) shall--
       (1) detail the activities of the Office;
       (2) provide an assessment of the effectiveness of this 
     title; and
       (3) propose any new legislation to improve the functioning 
     of the Office or the operation of the FISA Court, the 
     petition review pool, or the FISA Court of Review.

     SEC. 94008. PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS.

       Nothing in this title shall be construed--
       (1) to provide the Attorney General with authority to 
     prevent the FISA Court, the petition review pool, or the FISA 
     Court of Review from declassifying decisions or releasing 
     information pursuant to this title; and
       (2) to eliminate the public's ability to secure information 
     under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly 
     known as the ``Freedom of Information Act'') or any other 
     provision of law.
              TITLE XCV--NATIONAL SECURITY LETTER REFORMS

     SEC. 95001. NATIONAL SECURITY LETTER AUTHORITY.

       (a) National Security Letter Authority for Communications 
     Subscriber Records.--
       (1) In general.--Section 2709(b) of title 18, United States 
     Code, is amended by amending paragraphs (1) and (2) to read 
     as follows:
       ``(1) request the name, address, length of service, and 
     local and long distance toll billing records of a person or 
     entity if the Director (or the Director's designee) certifies 
     in writing to the wire or electronic communication service 
     provider to which the request is made that--
       ``(A) the name, address, length of service, and toll 
     billing records sought are relevant to an authorized 
     investigation to protect against international terrorism or 
     clandestine intelligence activities, provided that such an 
     investigation of a United States person is not conducted 
     solely on the basis of activities protected by the first 
     amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and
       ``(B) there are specific and articulable facts showing that 
     there are reasonable grounds to believe that the name, 
     address, length of service, and toll billing records sought--
       ``(i) pertain to a foreign power or agent of a foreign 
     power;
       ``(ii) are relevant to the activities of a suspected agent 
     of a foreign power who is the subject of such authorized 
     investigation; or
       ``(iii) pertain to an individual in contact with, or known 
     to, a suspected agent; and

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       ``(2) request the name, address, and length of service of a 
     person or entity if the Director (or the Director's designee) 
     certifies in writing to the wire or electronic communication 
     service provider to which the request is made that--
       ``(A) the information sought is relevant to an authorized 
     investigation to protect against international terrorism or 
     clandestine intelligence activities, provided that such an 
     investigation of a United States person is not conducted 
     solely upon the basis of activities protected by the first 
     amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and
       ``(B) there are specific and articulable facts showing that 
     there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information 
     sought pertains to--
       ``(i) a foreign power or agent of a foreign power;
       ``(ii) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
       ``(iii) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent.''.
       (b) National Security Letter Authority for Certain 
     Financial Records.--Section 1114 of the Right to Financial 
     Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414) is amended to read as 
     follows:

     ``SEC. 1114. NATIONAL SECURITY LETTER FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL 
                   RECORDS.

       ``(a) Authorization.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of 
     Investigation, or a designee of the Director whose rank shall 
     be no lower than Deputy Assistant Director at Bureau 
     headquarters or Special Agent in Charge in a Bureau field 
     office, or the Director of the United States Secret Service 
     may issue in writing and cause to be served on a financial 
     institution, a National Security Letter requiring the 
     production of--
       ``(A) the name of a customer of the financial institution;
       ``(B) the address of a customer of the financial 
     institution;
       ``(C) the length of time during which a person has been, or 
     was, a customer of the financial institution (including the 
     start date) and the type of service provided by the 
     institution to the customer; and
       ``(D) any account number or other unique identifier 
     associated with a customer of the financial institution.
       ``(2) Limitation.--A National Security Letter issued under 
     this subsection may not require the production of records or 
     information not listed in paragraph (1).
       ``(b) National Security Letter Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--A National Security Letter issued under 
     subsection (a) shall--
       ``(A) be subject to the requirements of subsections (b) 
     through (f) of section 2709 of title 18, United States Code, 
     in the same manner and to the same extent as those provisions 
     apply with respect to a request under section 2709(b) of 
     title 18, United States Code, to a wire or electronic 
     communication service provider;
       ``(B)(i) in the case of a National Security Letter issued 
     by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the 
     Director's designee, include a statement of facts showing 
     that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the records 
     or other things sought--
       ``(I) are relevant to an authorized investigation (other 
     than a threat assessment) to obtain foreign intelligence 
     information not concerning a United States person or to 
     protect against international terrorism or clandestine 
     intelligence activities; and
       ``(II) pertain to--

       ``(aa) a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
       ``(bb) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
       ``(cc) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent of a foreign power; and

       ``(ii) in the case of a National Security Letter issued by 
     the Director of the United States Secret Service, include a 
     statement of facts showing that there are reasonable grounds 
     to believe that the records or other things sought are 
     relevant to the conduct of the protective functions of the 
     United States Secret Service.
       ``(2) Reporting.--On a semiannual basis the Director of the 
     Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of the 
     United States Secret Service shall fully inform the Select 
     Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on the Judiciary, 
     and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of 
     the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on 
     Intelligence, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the 
     Committee on Financial Services of the House of 
     Representatives, concerning all requests made under 
     subsection (a).
       ``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the 
     terms `agent of a foreign power', `international terrorism', 
     `foreign intelligence information', and `United States 
     person' have the same meanings as in section 101 of the 
     Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
     1801).
       ``(c) Definition of `Financial Institution'.--For purposes 
     of this section (and sections 1115 and 1117, insofar as the 
     sections relate to the operation of this section), the term 
     `financial institution' has the same meaning as in 
     subsections (a)(2) and (c)(1) of section 5312 of title 31, 
     United States Code, except that the term shall include only a 
     financial institution any part of which is located inside any 
     State or territory of the United States, the District of 
     Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth 
     of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the United States Virgin 
     Islands.''.
       (c) National Security Letter Authority for Certain Consumer 
     Report Records.--
       (1) In general.--Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting 
     Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u) is amended--
       (A) by striking the section heading and inserting the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 626. National Security Letters for certain consumer 
       report records'';

       (B) by striking subsections (a) through (d) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(a) Authorization.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of 
     Investigation, or a designee of the Director whose rank shall 
     be no lower than Deputy Assistant Director at Bureau 
     headquarters or Special Agent in Charge in a Bureau field 
     office, may issue in writing and cause to be served on a 
     consumer reporting agency a National Security Letter 
     requiring the production of--
       ``(A) the name of a consumer;
       ``(B) the current and former address of a consumer;
       ``(C) the current and former places of employment of a 
     consumer; and
       ``(D) the name and address of any financial institution (as 
     that term is defined in section 1101 of the Right to 
     Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3401)) at which a 
     consumer maintains or has maintained an account, to the 
     extent that the information is in the files of the consumer 
     reporting agency.
       ``(2) Limitation.--A National Security Letter issued under 
     this subsection may not require the production of a consumer 
     report.
       ``(b) National Security Letter Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--A National Security Letter issued under 
     subsection (a) shall--
       ``(A) be subject to the requirements of subsections (b) 
     through (f) of section 2709 of title 18, United States Code, 
     in the same manner and to the same extent as those provisions 
     apply with respect to a request under section 2709(b) of 
     title 18, United States Code, to a wire or electronic 
     communication service provider; and
       ``(B) include a statement of facts showing that there are 
     reasonable grounds to believe that the records or other 
     things sought--
       ``(i) are relevant to an authorized investigation (other 
     than a threat assessment) to obtain foreign intelligence 
     information not concerning a United States person or to 
     protect against international terrorism or clandestine 
     intelligence activities; and
       ``(ii) pertain to--

       ``(I) a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
       ``(II) the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign 
     power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
       ``(III) an individual in contact with, or known to, a 
     suspected agent of a foreign power.

       ``(2) Reporting.--On a semiannual basis the Director of the 
     Federal Bureau of Investigation shall fully inform the Select 
     Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on the Judiciary, 
     and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of 
     the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on 
     Intelligence, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the 
     Committee on Financial Services of the House of 
     Representatives, concerning all requests made under 
     subsection (a).
       ``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the 
     terms `agent of a foreign power', `international terrorism', 
     `foreign intelligence information', and `United States 
     person' have the same meanings as in section 101 of the 
     Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
     1801).'';
       (C) by striking subsections (f) through (h); and
       (D) by redesignating subsections (e) and (i) through (m) as 
     subsections (c) through (h), respectively.
       (2) Repeal.--Section 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 
     (15 U.S.C. 1681v) is repealed.
       (d) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--
       (1) Table of sections amendment.--The table of sections for 
     the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is 
     amended by striking the items relating to sections 626 and 
     627 and inserting the following:
``626. National Security Letters for certain consumer report records.
``627. [Repealed].''.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Notice requirements.--Section 1109 of the Right to 
     Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3409) is amended by 
     striking subsection (c).
       (B) Title 18, united states code.--Title 18, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (i) in section 1510(e), by striking ``section 626(d)(1) or 
     627(c)(1) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 
     1681u(d)(1) or 1681v(c)(1)), section 1114(a)(3)(A) or 
     1114(a)(5)(D)(i) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 
     U.S.C. 3414(a)(3)(A) or 3414(a)(5)(D)(i)),'' and inserting 
     ``section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C.

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     1681u), section 1114 of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 
     1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414),''; and
       (ii) in section 3511--

       (I) by striking ``section 1114(a)(5)(A) of the Right to 
     Financial Privacy Act,'' each place that term appears and 
     inserting ``section 1114 of the Right to Financial Privacy 
     Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414),''; and
       (II) by striking ``or section 627(a)'' each place that term 
     appears.

       (C) National security act of 1947.--Section 507(b) of the 
     National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3106(b)) is 
     amended--
       (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 626(h)(2) of 
     the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u(h)(2)).'' and 
     inserting ``section 626(b)(2) of the Fair Credit Reporting 
     Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u(b)(2)).''; and
       (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section 1114(a)(5)(C) 
     of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 
     3414(a)(5)(C)).'' and inserting ``section 1114(b)(2) of the 
     Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 
     3414(b)(2)).''.
       (D) USA patriot act.--
       (i) Section 118.--Section 118 of the USA PATRIOT 
     Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
     177; 18 U.S.C. 3511 note) is amended--

       (I) in subsection (c)(1)--

       (aa) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``and'' at the end;
       (bb) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; and'' and 
     inserting a period; and
       (cc) by striking subparagraph (E); and

       (II) in subsection (d)--

       (aa) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Section 1114(a)(5)(A) 
     of the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 U.S.C. 
     3414(a)(5)(A))'' and inserting ``Section 1114 of the Right to 
     Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414)''; and
       (bb) by striking paragraph (5).
       (ii) Section 119.--Section 119(g) of the USA PATRIOT 
     Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
     177; 120 Stat. 219) is amended--

       (I) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Section 1114(a)(5)(A) 
     of the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 U.S.C. 
     3414(a)(5)(A))'' and inserting ``Section 1114 of the Right to 
     Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414)''; and
       (II) by striking paragraph (5).

     SEC. 95002. PUBLIC REPORTING ON NATIONAL SECURITY LETTERS.

       Section 118(c) of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and 
     Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-177; 18 U.S.C. 
     3511 note), as amended by section 501(d)(2)(D)(i), is further 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``concerning different United States persons''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``, excluding the 
     number of requests for subscriber information'';
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
       (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
       ``(2) Content.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
     each report required under this subsection shall include the 
     total number of requests described in paragraph (1) requiring 
     disclosure of information concerning--
       ``(i) United States persons;
       ``(ii) persons who are not United States persons;
       ``(iii) persons who are the subjects of authorized national 
     security investigations; or
       ``(iv) persons who are not the subjects of authorized 
     national security investigations.
       ``(B) Exception.--With respect to the number of requests 
     for subscriber information under section 2709 of title 18, 
     United States Code, a report required under this subsection 
     need not provide information separated into each of the 
     categories described in subparagraph (A).''.
    TITLE XCVI--REPORTING FISA ORDERS AND NATIONAL SECURITY LETTERS

     SEC. 96001. THIRD-PARTY REPORTING OF FISA ORDERS AND NATIONAL 
                   SECURITY LETTERS.

       (a) In General.--Each electronic service provider may 
     report information to the public in accordance with this 
     section about requests and demands for information made by 
     any Government entity under a surveillance law, and is exempt 
     in accordance with subsection (d) from liability with respect 
     to that report, even if such provider would otherwise be 
     prohibited by a surveillance law from reporting that 
     information.
       (b) Periodic Aggregate Reports.--An electronic service 
     provider may report such information not more often than 
     quarterly and only to the following extent:
       (1) Estimate of numbers of demands and requests made.--The 
     report may reveal an estimate of the number of such demands 
     and requests made during the period to which the report 
     pertains.
       (2) Estimate of numbers of demands and requests complied 
     with.--The report may reveal an estimate of the numbers of 
     such demands and requests the service provider complied with 
     during the period to which the report pertains, regardless of 
     when the demands or requests were made.
       (3) Estimate of number of users or accounts.--The report 
     may reveal an estimate of the numbers of users or accounts, 
     or both, of the service provider, for which information was 
     demanded, requested, or provided during the period to which 
     the report pertains.
       (c) Special Rules for Reports.--
       (1)  Level of detail by authorizing surveillance law.--Any 
     estimate disclosed under this section may be an overall 
     estimate or broken down by categories of authorizing 
     surveillance laws or by provisions of authorizing 
     surveillance laws.
       (2) Level of detail by numerical range.--Each estimate 
     disclosed under this section shall be rounded to the nearest 
     100. If an estimate is zero, an electronic service provider 
     may report the estimate as zero.
       (3) Report may be broken down by periods not less than 
     calendar quarters.--For any reporting period, the provider 
     may break down the report by calendar quarters or any other 
     time periods greater than a calendar quarter.
       (d) Limitation on Liability.--An electronic service 
     provider making a report that the provider reasonably 
     believes in good faith is authorized by this section is not 
     criminally or civilly liable in any court for making that 
     report.
       (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed to prohibit disclosures other than those authorized 
     by this section.
       (f) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) The term ``electronic service provider'' means a 
     provider of an electronic communications service (as that 
     term is defined in section 2510 of title 18, United States 
     Code) or a provider of a remote computing service (as that 
     term is defined in section 2711 of title 18, United States 
     Code).
       (2) The term ``surveillance law'' means any provision of 
     any of the following:
       (A) The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 
     U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
       (B) Section 802(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 
     U.S.C. 3162(a)).
       (C) Section 2709 of title 18, United States Code.
       (D) Section 1114 of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 
     1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414).
       (E) Subsections (a) or (b) of section 626 of the Fair 
     Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u).

     SEC. 96002. GOVERNMENT REPORTING OF FISA ORDERS.

       (a) Electronic Surveillance.--Section 107 of the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1807) is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as paragraphs 
     (1) and (2), respectively;
       (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) (as redesignated 
     by paragraph (1) of this subsection)--
       (A) by striking ``In April'' and inserting ``(a) In 
     April''; and
       (B) by striking ``Congress'' and inserting ``the Select 
     Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary 
     of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on 
     Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House 
     of Representatives'';
       (3) in subsection (a) (as designated by paragraph (2) of 
     this subsection)--
       (A) in paragraph (1) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of 
     this subsection), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking the 
     period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
       ``(3) the total number of individuals who were subject to 
     electronic surveillance conducted under an order entered 
     under this title, rounded to the nearest 100; and
       ``(4) the total number of United States persons who were 
     subject to electronic surveillance conducted under an order 
     entered under this title, rounded to the nearest 100.''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(b)(1) Each report required under subsection (a) shall be 
     submitted in unclassified form.
       ``(2) Not later than 7 days after a report is submitted 
     under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall make such 
     report publicly available.''.
       (b) Pen Register and Trap and Trace Devices.--Section 406 
     of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 
     U.S.C. 1846) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting a semicolon; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
       ``(4) a good faith estimate of the total number of 
     individuals whose electronic or wire communications 
     information was obtained through the use of pen register or 
     trap and trace devices authorized under an order entered 
     under this title, rounded to the nearest 100; and
       ``(5) a good faith estimate of the total number of United 
     States persons whose electronic or wire communications 
     information was obtained through the use of a pen register or 
     trap and trace devices authorized under an order entered 
     under this title, rounded to the nearest 100.''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(c)(1) Each report required under subsection (b) shall be 
     submitted in unclassified form.

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       ``(2) Not later than 7 days after a report is submitted 
     under subsection (b), the Attorney General shall make such 
     report publicly available.''.
       (c) Access to Certain Business Records.--Section 502 of the 
     Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
     1862) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(3), by adding at the end the 
     following new subparagraphs:
       ``(F) Records concerning electronic communications.
       ``(G) Records concerning wire communications.''; and
       (2) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting a semicolon; and
       (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
       ``(C) a good faith estimate of the total number of 
     individuals whose tangible things were produced under an 
     order entered under section 501, rounded to the nearest 100; 
     and
       ``(D) a good faith estimate of the total number of United 
     States persons whose tangible things were produced under an 
     order entered under section 501, rounded to the nearest 
     100.''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) Not later than 7 days after the date on which a 
     report is submitted under paragraph (1), the Attorney General 
     shall make such report publicly available.''.
       (d) Additional Procedures Regarding Certain Persons Outside 
     the United States.--Section 707 of the Foreign Intelligence 
     Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881f) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(c) Additional Annual Report.--
       ``(1) Report required.--In April of each year, the Attorney 
     General shall submit to the congressional intelligence 
     committees and the Committees on the Judiciary of the House 
     of Representatives and the Senate a report setting forth with 
     respect to the preceding year--
       ``(A) the total number of--
       ``(i) directives issued under section 702;
       ``(ii) orders granted under section 703; and
       ``(iii) orders granted under section 704;
       ``(B) good faith estimates of the total number of 
     individuals, rounded to the nearest 100, whose electronic or 
     wire communications or communications records were collected 
     pursuant to--
       ``(i) an order granted under section 703; and
       ``(ii) an order granted under section 704; and
       ``(C) good faith estimates of the total number, rounded to 
     the nearest 100, of United States persons whose electronic or 
     wire communications or communications records were collected 
     pursuant to--
       ``(i) an order granted under section 703; and
       ``(ii) an order granted under section 704.
       ``(2) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall 
     be submitted in unclassified form.
       ``(3) Public availability.--Not later than 7 days after the 
     date on which a report is submitted under paragraph (1), the 
     Attorney General shall make such report publicly 
     available.''.
                       TITLE XCVII--OTHER MATTERS

     SEC. 97001. PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD 
                   SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.

       Section 1061(g) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism 
     Prevention Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 2000ee(g)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(D), by striking ``submit a written 
     request to the Attorney General of the United States that the 
     Attorney General'';
       (2) by striking paragraph (2); and
       (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 
     (2) and (3).

     SEC. 97002. SCOPE OF LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR PROVIDING 
                   ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT.

       Section 802 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 
     1978 (50 U.S.C. 1885a) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by inserting ``and except as provided in subsection 
     (j),'' after ``law,''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(j) Violation of User Agreements.--Subsection (a) shall 
     not apply to assistance provided by a person if the provision 
     of assistance violates a user agreement, including any 
     privacy policy associated with the user agreement, in effect 
     at the time the assistance is provided between the person and 
     the person relating to whom the assistance was provided.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2455. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 888, strike line 10 and all that follows 
     through page 889, line 13, and insert the following:
       ``(2) Additional considerations.--In evaluating a project 
     under this section, in addition to the criteria described in 
     paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider--
       ``(A) the difference between--
       ``(i) the estimated volume of traffic that uses an 
     applicable road or bridge after a project is completed; and
       ``(ii) the volume of traffic that existing road or bridge 
     was designed to accommodate;
       ``(B) the national significance (rather than the regional 
     significance) of the project; and
       ``(C) the extent to which the project--
       ``(i) leverages Federal investment by encouraging non-
     Federal contributions to the project, including contributions 
     from public-private partnerships;
       ``(ii) is able to begin construction by the date that is 
     not later than 18 months after the date on which the project 
     is selected;
       ``(iii) incorporates innovative project delivery and 
     financing to the maximum extent practicable;
       ``(iv) helps maintain or protect the environment;
       ``(v) improves roadways vital to national energy security;
       ``(vi) improves or upgrades designated future Interstate 
     System routes;
       ``(vii) uses innovative technologies, including intelligent 
     transportation systems, that enhance the efficiency of the 
     project;
       ``(viii) helps to improve mobility and accessibility;
       ``(ix) addresses the impact of population growth on the 
     movement of people and freight;
       ``(x) would have a positive impact on 1 or more highways on 
     the Interstate System;
       ``(xi) would repair or replace a road or bridge that--

       ``(I) has been determined to be structurally or 
     functionally obsolete; and
       ``(II) poses a risk to public safety;

       ``(xii) would have a positive impact on interstate 
     commerce, as demonstrated by an examination of economic 
     indicators, including--

       ``(I) the impact of the project on shipping and trucking 
     commerce;
       ``(II) the nexus of the project to other States; and
       ``(III) the availability of alternative routes, as compared 
     to the routes affected by the project; and

       ``(xiii) would receive additional funding from a State or 
     local government.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2456. Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Blunt, Mrs. 
Murray, Mr. Udall, Mr. Burr, and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell 
to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 338, beginning on line 9, strike ``$180,000,000 for 
     each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017, $185,000,000 for fiscal 
     year 2018, and $190,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 
     through 2021'' and insert the following: ``$464,125,375 for 
     fiscal year 2016, $470,176,693 for fiscal year 2017, 
     $476,550,713 for fiscal year 2018, $483,453,719 for fiscal 
     year 2019, $490,856,089 for fiscal year 2020, and 
     $498,464,138 for fiscal year 2021''.
       On page 338, beginning on line 18, strike ``$533,262,600 
     for fiscal year 2016, $545,034,372 for fiscal year 2017, 
     $557,433,904 for fiscal year 2018, $586,907,438 for fiscal 
     year 2019, $601,712,178 for fiscal year 2020, and 
     $616,928,276 for fiscal year 2021'' and insert the following: 
     ``$274,125,375 for fiscal year 2016, $280,176,692 for fiscal 
     year 2017, $286,550,712 for fiscal year 2018, $293,453,719 
     for fiscal year 2019, $300,856,089 for fiscal year 2020, and 
     $308,464,138 for fiscal year 2021''.
       On page 350, line 19, strike ``15 percent'' and insert ``4 
     percent''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2457. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:


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       Beginning on page 784, strike line 24 and all that follows 
     through page 785, line 3, and insert the following:
       ``(i) Information Protections.--The Secretary may not 
     disclose publicly any part of an in-cab audio or image 
     recording or transcript of oral communications by or among 
     train employees or other operating employees responsible for 
     the movement and direction of the train, or between such 
     operating employees and company communication centers, 
     related to an accident investigated by the Secretary. 
     However, the Secretary shall make public any part of a 
     transcript or any written depiction of visual information 
     that the Secretary decides is relevant to the accident at the 
     time a majority of the other factual reports on the accident 
     are released to the public.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2458. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 789, strike line 9 and all that follows through 
     ``(4) Designee.--'' on line 14, and insert the following:
       (3) Designee.--
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2459. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health care coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. AUTOCYCLE SAFETY.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the 
     ``Autocycle Safety Act''.
       (b) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.--
       (1) Defined term.--Section 30102(a) of title 49, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (11) as 
     paragraphs (2) through (12), respectively; and
       (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the 
     following:
       ``(1) `autocycle' means a motor vehicle with 3 wheels, a 
     fully enclosed occupant compartment, and a steering wheel, 
     which is subject to applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
     standards, as determined necessary by the Secretary of 
     Transportation through regulation.''.
       (2) Applicability of motor vehicle safety standards to 
     autocycles.--Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (A) in the table of sections, by striking the items 
     relating to sections 30113 and 30114 and inserting the 
     following:

``30113. Exemptions.
``30114. Autocycles.'';

       (B) in section 30113, by amending the section heading to 
     read as follows:

     ``Sec. 30113. Exemptions'';

       (C) by redesignating section 30114 as subsection (i) of 
     section 30113; and
       (D) by inserting after section 30113, as amended by 
     subparagraph (C), the following:

     ``Sec. 30114. Autocycles

       ``(a) Interim Safety Standards for Autocycles.--During the 
     period beginning on the date of the enactment of the 
     Autocycle Safety Act and ending on the effective date of the 
     rules issued pursuant to subsection (c), a person satisfies 
     the requirements set forth in section 30112(a) with regard to 
     an autocycle if the autocycle--
       ``(1) complies with the motor vehicle safety standards for 
     passenger cars with gross vehicle weight ratings of 10,000 
     pounds or less, as set forth in part 571 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, relating to--
       ``(A) seating systems (FMVSS 207);
       ``(B) belted occupant crash protection (FMVSS 208);
       ``(C) seat belt assemblies (FMVSS 209);
       ``(D) seat belt assembly anchorages (FMVSS 210);
       ``(E) child restraint systems (FMVSS 213);
       ``(F) roof crush resistance (FMVSS 216);
       ``(G) child restraint anchorage systems (FMVSS 225); and
       ``(H) flammability of interior materials (FMVSS 302);
       ``(2) meets the performance criteria relating to upper 
     interior impact set forth in FMVSS 201 to the extent possible 
     to reach the target points;
       ``(3) is equipped with a steering wheel air bag, 2 curtain 
     side impact air bags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic 
     stability control; and
       ``(4) complies with the motor vehicle safety standards for 
     motorcycles, as set forth in part 571 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, relating to--
       ``(A) brake hoses (FMVSS 106);
       ``(B) lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment 
     (FMVSS 108);
       ``(C) rearview mirrors (FMVSS 111);
       ``(D) motor vehicle brake fluids (FMVSS 116);
       ``(E) new pneumatic tires (FMVSS 119);
       ``(F) tire selection and rims (FMVSS 120);
       ``(G) motorcycle brake systems (FMVSS 122);
       ``(H) motorcycle controls and displays (FMVSS 123); and
       ``(I) glazing materials (FMVSS 205).
       ``(b) Applicability.--In determining which motor vehicle 
     safety standards are applicable to autocycles, the Secretary 
     of Transportation shall--
       ``(1) apply motorcycle safety standards to those aspects of 
     an autocycle's performance regulated through the motor 
     vehicle safety standards applicable to motorcycles; and
       ``(2) apply passenger car safety standards to those aspects 
     of an autocycle's performance regulated through motor vehicle 
     safety standards that are not otherwise regulated through a 
     motorcycle standard.
       ``(c) Rulemaking.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     the enactment of the Autocycle Safety Act, the Secretary 
     shall issue such final rules, interpretations, and test 
     procedures in accordance with subsection (b) as may be 
     necessary for a person to satisfy the requirements set forth 
     in section 30112(a) with regard to an autocycle.
       ``(2) Rulemaking.--In issuing rules to preserve autocycle 
     safety pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
       ``(A) provide autocycle manufacturers with appropriate lead 
     time to comply with the safety standards set forth in such 
     rules; and
       ``(B) comply with the requirements and considerations set 
     forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111.''.
       (c) Autocycle Fuel Economy.--Section 32901(a) of title 49, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (19) as 
     paragraphs (4) through (20), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) `autocycle' means a passenger automobile with 3 
     wheels, a fully enclosed occupant compartment, and a steering 
     wheel, which meets applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
     standards, as determined under chapter 301.'';
       (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting ``or an 
     autocycle'' after ``a 4-wheeled vehicle''; and
       (4) in paragraph (19), as redesignated, by inserting 
     ``(including an autocycle)'' after ``means an automobile''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2460. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health care coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place in division C, insert the 
     following:

     SEC. 3__. AUTOCYCLE FUEL ECONOMY.

       Section 32901(a) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (19) as 
     paragraphs (4) through (20), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
       ``(3) `autocycle' means a passenger automobile with 3 
     wheels, a fully enclosed occupant compartment, and a steering 
     wheel, which meets applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
     standards, as determined under chapter 301.'';
       (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting ``or an 
     autocycle'' after ``a 4-wheeled vehicle''; and
       (4) in paragraph (19), as redesignated, by inserting 
     ``(including an autocycle)'' after ``means an automobile''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2461. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 580, strike lines 2 through 13, and insert the 
     following:
       (a) Proposed Rule.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish a proposed 
     rule that

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     updates the standards pertaining to tire pressure monitoring 
     systems to ensure that a tire pressure monitoring system that 
     is installed in a new motor vehicle after the effective date 
     of the revised standards cannot, to a level other than a safe 
     pressure level, be--
       (1) overridden;
       (2) reset; or
       (3) recalibrated.
       (b) Safe Pressure Level.--For the purposes of subsection 
     (a), the term ``safe pressure level'' shall mean a pressure 
     level consistent with the TPMS detection requirements 
     contained in S4.2(a) of section 571.138 of title 49, Code of 
     Federal Regulations, or any corresponding similar regulation 
     or ruling.
       (c) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, after providing the public with 
     sufficient opportunity for notice and comment on the proposed 
     rule published under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
     issue a final rule on the subject described in subsection 
     (a).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2462. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 536, strike line 3 and insert the following:
       by striking ``60'' and inserting ``45''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2463. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 539, strike lines 20 and 21, and insert the 
     following:
       (C) in clause (ii), by inserting ``at a testing location'' 
     after ``per day''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2464. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 577, strike lines 6 through 17, and insert the 
     following:
       (a) Increase in Civil Penalties.--Section 30165(a) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting ``$21,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$105,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2465. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 111, after line 20, add the following:

     SEC. 11030. LOCAL ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Local 
     Road Safety Act of 2015''.
       (b) Highway Safety Improvement Program.--
       (1) State strategic highway safety plan.--Section 
     148(a)(11) of title 23, United States Code, as redesignated 
     by section 11011(1)(B), is amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (A)--
       (i) in clause (ix) by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (ii) by redesignating clause (x) as clause (xi); and
       (iii) by inserting after clause (ix) the following:
       ``(x) private sector experts in the field of roadway safety 
     infrastructure; and''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``, including the 
     results of any strategic highway safety plan developed by a 
     county or local government entity or regional transportation 
     planning organization'' after ``processes''.
       (2) Special rules.--Section 148(g) of such title is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) County and local transportation agencies.--From 
     amounts apportioned to each State under section 104(b)(3) in 
     each fiscal year, each State shall provide financial 
     assistance to county and local transportation agencies in an 
     amount that the State determines to be sufficient to assist 
     such agencies to address significant safety needs and high 
     fatality segments identified in a State strategic highway 
     safety plan--
       ``(A) non-State-owned public roads; and
       ``(B) roads on tribal land.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2466. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 529, line 18, add at the end the following: ``In 
     addition to other amounts made available to carry out 
     subsections (a) and (b) of section 5116, the Secretary may 
     use prior year recoveries recognized in the current year to 
     develop a blended training (direct and web-based) hazardous 
     materials response training curriculum, particularly 
     emergency response activities for the transportation of crude 
     oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail, consistent 
     with National Fire Protection Association standards.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2467. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place in title XXXII of division C, 
     insert the following:

     SEC. __. PROHIBITING CELL PHONE USAGE BY COMMERCIAL MOTOR 
                   VEHICLE OPERATORS.

       (a) Prohibition.--Not later than 18 months after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation 
     shall promulgate regulations that--
       (1) prohibit the use of a personal wireless communications 
     device, including those using hands-free technology, while 
     operating a commercial motor vehicle, including a marked 
     pilot car that is escorting an oversize vehicle; and
       (2) prohibit the use of a personal wireless communications 
     device, including those using hands-free technology, while 
     transporting hazardous materials.
       (b) Definition.--In this section the term ``personal 
     wireless communications device''--
       (1) means a device through which personal wireless services 
     (as defined in section 332(c)(7)(C)(i) of the Communications 
     Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)(i))) are transmitted; and
       (2) does not include a global navigation satellite system 
     receiver used for positioning, emergency notification, or 
     navigation purposes.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2468. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Mr. Nelson) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health care coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 32003 (relating to data certification).
       Strike section 32005 (relating to accident report 
     information).

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                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2469. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title I, add the following:

     SEC. 11210. HABITAT CONNECTIVITY.

       (a) Definitions.--Section 101(a) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (34) as 
     paragraphs (12) through (35), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following:
       ``(11) Habitat connectivity.--The term `habitat 
     connectivity' means the preservation, restoration, and 
     improvement of aquatic organism passage and wildlife 
     movement, passage and migration.''.
       (b) Metropolitan Transportation Planning.--Section 
     134(h)(1)(E) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     inserting ``including habitat connectivity,'' after 
     ``environment,''.
       (c) Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation 
     Planning.--Section 135(d)(1)(E) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting ``including habitat 
     connectivity,'' after ``environment,''.
       On page 229, lines 16 and 17, strike ``Section 101(a)(29) 
     of title 23, United States Code,'' and insert ``Paragraph 
     (30) of section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code (as 
     redesignated by section 11210(a)),''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2470. Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Markey, Mr. 
Carper, and Mr. Menendez) submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill 
H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees 
with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from 
being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to 
which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title I, add the following:

     SEC. 11210. RESILIENCE FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.

       (a) Definitions.--Section 101(a) of title 23, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (22) through (34) as 
     paragraphs (23) through (35), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (21) the following:
       ``(22) Resilience.--The term `resilience' means the ability 
     to use durable and sustainable materials and resilient 
     structural and nonstructural techniques that--
       ``(A) allow a transportation infrastructure project --
       ``(i) to resist hazards due to a major disaster; and
       ``(ii) to continue to serve the primary function of the 
     transportation infrastructure project following a major 
     disaster;
       ``(B) reduce the magnitude or duration of a disruptive 
     event to a transportation infrastructure project; and
       ``(C) have the absorptive capacity, adaptive capacity, and 
     recoverability to withstand a potentially disruptive event, 
     to decrease transportation project infrastructure 
     vulnerability.'';
       (3) in paragraph (31) (as redesignated by paragraph (1))--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``resilience,'' after 
     ``safety,''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting ``resilience,'' 
     after ``reliability,''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(36) Vulnerability.--The term `vulnerability' means the 
     degree to which existing or planned infrastructure is subject 
     to and is susceptible to extreme weather events based on the 
     character, magnitude, and rate of a disruptive event to which 
     a system is exposed, and the sensitivity and resilience of 
     the system.''.
       (b) National Highway Performance Program.--Section 119 of 
     title 23, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (d)(2), by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(Q) Construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, 
     restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of, and 
     operational improvements for, enhancing resilience.''; and
       (2) in subsection (e)(4)--
       (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as 
     subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively; and
       (B) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
       ``(E) measures to reduce vulnerability and ensure system 
     resilience;''.
       (c) Highway Safety Improvement Program.--Section 148(a)(4) 
     of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 
     11011), is amended--
       (1) in clause (i) of subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or 
     vulnerable'' after ``hazardous''; and
       (2) in clause (xxiv) of subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, 
     including measures to improve resilience'' after 
     ``improvements''.
       (d) National Goals and Performance Management Measures.--
     Section 150(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(8) Resilience.--To increase the resilience of 
     transportation systems under the jurisdiction of a State, 
     regional or metropolitan planning organization, as 
     applicable.''.
       On page 229, lines 16 and 17, strike ``Section 101(a)(29) 
     of title 23, United States Code,'' and insert ``Paragraph 
     (30) of section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code (as 
     redesignated by section 11210(a)),''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2471. Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 35, strike lines 13 through 22 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(C) State share.--Of the total amount described in 
     subparagraph (B) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall 
     allocate to each State for the fiscal year, based on the most 
     recent year data from the freight analysis framework--
       ``(i) 40 percent based on the ratio that--

       ``(I) the tonnage of rail, waterborne, highway, airport, 
     and pipeline freight moved in the State; bears to
       ``(II) the tonnage of that freight moved in all States;

       ``(ii) 40 percent based on the ratio that--

       ``(I) the value of rail, waterborne, highway, airport, and 
     pipeline freight moved in the State; bears to
       ``(II) the value of that freight moved in all States;

       ``(iii) 10 percent based on the ratio that--

       ``(I) the value of international product freight moved in 
     the State; bears to
       ``(II) the value of that freight moved in all States; and

       ``(iv) 10 percent based on the ratio that--

       ``(I) the tonnage of international product freight moved in 
     the State; bears to
       ``(II) the value of that freight moved in all States.

       On page 871, strike lines 4 through line 15.
       On page 871, line 16, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(B)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2472. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 429, strike line 23 and all that follows 
     through page 434, line 18, and insert the following:

     SEC. 32201. MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE.

       (a) Transporting Property.--
       (1) In general.--Section 31139(b) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$750,000'' and 
     inserting ``$1,500,000''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) The minimum level of financial responsibility under 
     paragraph (2) shall be adjusted annually by the Secretary to 
     reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index--All Urban 
     Consumers.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) 
     shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.
       (b) Rulemaking.--The Secretary, by regulation, shall 
     increase any minimum level of financial responsibility 
     required under section 31138 or section 31139 if, after an 
     opportunity for notice and comment, the Secretary determines 
     that the current amount is insufficient to satisfy liability 
     amounts covering the claims described in section 31138 or 
     section 31139, as applicable.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2473. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken

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into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 172, lines 12 and 13, strike ``to, and enter into 
     cooperative agreements and contracts with,'' and insert ``, 
     which may include (but may not require, consistent with the 
     objective to expand and diversify the grantee pool to include 
     independent research efforts by private entities as a 
     mechanism to most effectively leverage limited Federal funds 
     and avoid duplication) entering into cooperative agreements 
     and contracts with''.
       On page 174, strike lines 22 through 24 and insert the 
     following:
     deployment of ITS band, cellular communication, and 
     autonomous vehicle technologies, as well as the operation, 
     systems management, intermodal integration, and 
     interoperability of the ITS spectrum band technologies--
       On page 176, line 13, insert ``, cellular communication, 
     and autonomous vehicle'' after ``ITS''.
       On page 177, line 15, insert ``, cellular communications, 
     and autonomous vehicle'' after ``ITS''.
       On page 177, strike line 16 and insert the following:
       ``(F) if deployed in the ITS spectrum band, a plan to 
     ensure interoperability of the
       On page 178, line 22, insert ``, cellular communications, 
     and autonomous vehicle technologies'' after ``of ITS''.
       On page 179, strike lines 22 through 25 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(E) the implementation of intelligent transportation 
     systems and other technologies that improve highway safety 
     through information and communications systems onboard the 
     vehicle or linking vehicles,
       On page 180, line 24, insert ``based on a comparative cost-
     benefit analysis of ITS band, cellular communications, and 
     autonomous vehicle technologies'' before the period at the 
     end.
       On page 184, line 9, insert ``, cellular communications, 
     and autonomous vehicle'' after ``ITS''.
       On page 475, line 15, insert ``and safety'' after 
     ``information''.
       On page 475, line 21, insert ``, advanced driver assistance 
     systems, and autonomous vehicle technologies'' after 
     ``applications''.
       On page 477, line 9, insert ``, advanced driver assistance 
     systems, autonomous vehicle technologies,'' before ``and 
     commercial''.
       On page 477, line 13, insert ``of ITS band technologies'' 
     after ``interoperability''.
       On page 477, line 17, insert ``only for ITS operations in 
     the ITS spectrum (5.9 MHz) band'' after ``tests''.
       On page 478, lines 4 and 5, strike ``information systems 
     and networks'' and insert ``and safety information systems 
     and networks, including advanced driver assistance systems 
     and autonomous vehicle technologies''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2474. Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Casey, Mr. Markey, 
Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Carper, Mr. Coons, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Menendez, and 
Mr. Warner) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment 
SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 40, strike lines 8 through 13, and insert the 
     following:
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, and for intercity 
     passenger rail projects eligible for assistance under chapter 
     244 of title 49'' after ``by bus'';
       (B) in paragraph (10), by inserting ``, including emergency 
     evacuation plans'' after ``programs''; and
       (C) in paragraph (13), by adding a period at the end;
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2475. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 522, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:

     SEC. 32612. COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGIES.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 24 months after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a 
     rulemaking to establish a Federal motor vehicle safety 
     standard that requires any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle 
     weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds to be equipped with 
     a crash avoidance and mitigation system, such as--
       (1) a forward collision warning system;
       (2) a forward collision automatic braking system; and
       (3) a lane departure warning system.
       (b) Performance and Standards.--The regulations prescribed 
     under subsection (a) shall establish performance requirements 
     and standards to prevent collisions with moving vehicles and 
     stopped vehicles.
       (c) Final Rule; Effective Date.--Not later than 2 years 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
     shall issue a final rule under subsection (a). The rule 
     prescribed by the Secretary under this subsection shall take 
     effect on the date that is 2 years after the date on which 
     the rule is published.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2476. Mr. BENNET submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 111, after line 20, add the following:

     SEC. 11030. WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN SAFETEA-LU 
                   FUNDS.

       (a) Definition of Closed Project.--In this section, the 
     term ``closed project'' means a project that--
       (1) received funds under section 1702 or 1934 of SAFETEA-LU 
     (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1256, 119 Stat. 1485); and
       (2)(A) cannot be completed; or
       (B) has been completed and for which there are funds 
     remaining unspent or unobligated.
       (b) Request for Waiver.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a State or unit 
     of local government may submit to the appropriate division 
     office of the Federal Highway Administration a request for a 
     waiver that would allow the State or unit of local government 
     to use funds specifically made available for a closed project 
     for 1 or more projects in the State eligible under title 23, 
     United States Code.
       (2) Certification.--In making a request under paragraph 
     (1), the State or unit of local government shall certify--
       (A) that the closed project for which the funds were 
     specifically made available--
       (i) cannot be completed, including the reasons that the 
     closed project cannot be completed; or
       (ii) has been completed and funds remain unspent or 
     unobligated; and
       (B) the 1 or more projects in the State eligible under 
     title 23, United States Code, for which the funds described 
     in subparagraph (A) shall be used.
       (c) Determination by Division Office.--Not later than 60 
     days after receipt of a request for a waiver under subsection 
     (b), the division office of the Federal Highway 
     Administration shall--
       (1) notwithstanding any other provision of law, grant the 
     waiver;
       (2) deny the waiver; or
       (3) request additional information, not later than 60 days 
     after receipt of which the division office shall grant or 
     deny the waiver.
       (d) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after issuance or 
     denial of a waiver under subsection (c), the Secretary shall 
     notify Congress in writing of the issuance or denial.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2477. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 356, strike line 14.
       On page 357, strike line 13 and all that follows through 
     the end of the matter between lines 16 and 17.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2478. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under

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TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 244, line 2, strike ``(2)(B)'' and insert ``(2)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2479. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 47, line 17, strike ``(2)(B)'' and insert ``(2)''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2480. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 324, line 15, strike ``and'' and insert ``or''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2481.  Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 262, strike line 13 and all that follows 
     through page 285, line 3.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2482.  Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 256, strike lines 9 through 13.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2483.  Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under 
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account 
for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 256, strike lines 6 through 8 and insert the 
     following:
       (A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``consistent with 
     Federal requirements, including requirements under section 
     5326'' after ``equipment and facilities'';
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2484.  Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike section 52205.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2485.  Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 348, strike lines 11 through 18 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--
       ``(A) Authority.--The Secretary may make grants under this 
     subsection to eligible recipients to assist in the financing 
     of bus and bus facilities capital projects, including--
       ``(i) replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing, or leasing 
     buses or related equipment; and
       ``(ii) rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing, or leasing 
     bus-related facilities.
       ``(B) Eligible recipients and subrecipients.--
       ``(i) Recipients.--An eligible recipient under this 
     subsection is--

       ``(I) a designated recipient that allocates funds to a 
     fixed route bus operator; or
       ``(II) a State or local governmental entity that operates 
     fixed route bus service.

       ``(ii) Subrecipients.--An eligible recipient that receives 
     a grant under this subsection may allocate amounts of the 
     grant to a subrecipient that is a public agency or private 
     nonprofit organization engaged in public transportation.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2486.  Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 22, line 9, insert ``and division B'' before ``of 
     this Act''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2487. Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 301, before line 6, insert the following:
       (c) Determination of Scope of Public Transportation 
     Research by the Federal Transit Administrator.--
       (1) In general.--For research conducted with assistance 
     under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code, the 
     Federal Transit Administrator shall determine--
       (A) the scope of research to be conducted;
       (B) whether research to be conducted has unique benefits 
     for public transportation; and
       (C) whether any research duplicates the research efforts of 
     any other modal administration.
       (2) Limitation on assistant secretary for research and 
     technology.--Notwithstanding section 31202 of this Act, the 
     Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology of the 
     Department--
       (A) shall honor a determination made by the Federal Transit 
     Administrator under paragraph (1) of this subsection;
       (B) may not deny a modal plan or other submission by the 
     Federal Transit Administrator based on a determination 
     described in subparagraph (A); and
       (C) may not limit the expenditure of funds authorized to 
     carry out carry section 5312 of title 49, United States Code.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2488. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Merkley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers

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to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 323, line 13, strike the quotation marks and the 
     second period and insert the following:
       ``(u) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.--
       ``(1) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       ``(A) while significant progress has occurred due to the 
     establishment of the disadvantaged business enterprise 
     program, discrimination and related barriers continue to pose 
     significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned 
     businesses seeking to do business in federally assisted 
     surface transportation markets across the United States;
       ``(B) the continuing barriers described in subparagraph (A) 
     merit the continuation of the disadvantaged business 
     enterprise program;
       ``(C) Congress has received and reviewed testimony and 
     documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous 
     sources, including congressional hearings and roundtables, 
     scientific reports, reports issued by public and private 
     agencies, news stories, reports of discrimination by 
     organizations and individuals, and discrimination lawsuits, 
     which show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are 
     insufficient to address the problem;
       ``(D) the testimony and documentation described in 
     subparagraph (C) demonstrate that discrimination across the 
     United States poses a barrier to full and fair participation 
     in surface transportation-related businesses of women 
     business owners and minority business owners and has impacted 
     firm development and many aspects of surface transportation-
     related business in the public and private markets; and
       ``(E) the testimony and documentation described in 
     subparagraph (C) provide a strong basis that there is a 
     compelling need for the continuation of the disadvantaged 
     business enterprise program to address race and gender 
     discrimination in surface transportation-related business.
       ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following 
     definitions apply:
       ``(A) Small business concern.--
       ``(i) In general.--The term `small business concern' means 
     a small business concern (as the term is used in section 3 of 
     the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)).
       ``(ii) Exclusions.--The term `small business concern' does 
     not include any concern or group of concerns controlled by 
     the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual 
     or individuals that have average annual gross receipts during 
     the preceding 3 fiscal years in excess of $22,410,000, as 
     adjusted annually by the Secretary for inflation.
       ``(B) Socially and economically disadvantaged 
     individuals.--The term `socially and economically 
     disadvantaged individuals' has the meaning given the term in 
     section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) and 
     relevant subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to that 
     Act, except that women shall be presumed to be socially and 
     economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this 
     subsection.
       ``(3) Amounts for small business concerns.--Except to the 
     extent that the Secretary determines otherwise, not less than 
     10 percent of the amounts made available for any program 
     under this chapter shall be expended through small business 
     concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically 
     disadvantaged individuals.
       ``(4) Annual listing of disadvantaged business 
     enterprises.--Each State shall annually--
       ``(A) survey and compile a list of the small business 
     concerns referred to in paragraph (2) in the State, including 
     the location of the small business concerns in the State; and
       ``(B) notify the Secretary, in writing, of the percentage 
     of the small business concerns that are controlled by--
       ``(i) women;
       ``(ii) socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 
     (other than women); and
       ``(iii) individuals who are women and are otherwise 
     socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
       ``(5) Uniform certification.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish minimum 
     uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying 
     whether a concern qualifies as a small business concern for 
     the purpose of this subsection.
       ``(B) Inclusions.--The minimum uniform criteria established 
     under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to a 
     potential small business concern--
       ``(i) on-site visits;
       ``(ii) personal interviews with personnel;
       ``(iii) issuance or inspection of licenses;
       ``(iv) analyses of stock ownership;
       ``(v) listings of equipment;
       ``(vi) analyses of bonding capacity;
       ``(vii) listings of work completed;
       ``(viii) examination of the resumes of principal owners;
       ``(ix) analyses of financial capacity; and
       ``(x) analyses of the type of work preferred.
       ``(6) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum 
     requirements for use by State governments in reporting to the 
     Secretary--
       ``(A) information concerning disadvantaged business 
     enterprise awards, commitments, and achievements; and
       ``(B) such other information as the Secretary determines to 
     be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the disadvantaged 
     business enterprise program.
       ``(7) Compliance with court orders.--Nothing in this 
     subsection limits the eligibility of an individual or entity 
     to receive funds made available under this chapter if the 
     individual or entity is prevented, in whole or in part, from 
     complying with paragraph (2) because a Federal court issues a 
     final order in which the court finds that a requirement or 
     the implementation of paragraph (2) is unconstitutional.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2489. Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. Booker) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 170, after line 24, add the following:

     SEC. 11210. CLEAN POWER PLAN HIGHWAY SANCTION.

       (a) State Failure.--For any implementation plan or plan 
     revision required under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act 
     (42 U.S.C. 7411(d)), or any regulations promulgated pursuant 
     to that section, if the Administrator of the Environmental 
     Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the 
     ``Administrator'') makes a determination described in 
     subsection (b) or disapproves the submission of an 
     implementation plan based on the failure of the 
     implementation plan to meet 1 or more elements required for 
     the implementation plan, a sanction described in subsection 
     (c) shall, except as provided in subsection (d), apply to the 
     State until the date on which the Administrator determines 
     that the State is in compliance.
       (b) Required Determination.--A determination referred to in 
     subsection (a) is a determination by the Administrator that--
       (1) a State failed to submit an implementation plan or 1 or 
     more of the elements of the implementation plan; or
       (2) any requirement of an approved implementation plan (or 
     approved portion of an implementation plan) is not being 
     implemented.
       (c) Highway Sanction.--
       (1) In general.--The Administrator may impose a 
     prohibition, applicable to a State effective on the date on 
     which the prohibition is imposed, on the approval by the 
     Secretary of any projects or the awarding by the Secretary of 
     any grants under title 23, United States Code, other than 
     with respect to a project or grant described in paragraph 
     (2).
       (2) Limitation.--A prohibition imposed under paragraph (1) 
     shall not apply to a project or grant for public 
     transportation or for safety with respect to which the 
     Secretary determines, based on accident or other appropriate 
     data submitted by the State, that the principal purpose of 
     the project or public transportation grant is an improvement 
     in safety to resolve a demonstrated safety problem and would 
     likely result in a significant reduction in, or avoidance of, 
     accidents.
       (d) Exception.--A sanction shall not be imposed under this 
     section if the Administrator determines that the deficiency 
     identified by the Administrator under subsection (a) or (b) 
     has been corrected not later than 18 months after the date on 
     which the implementation plan is disapproved in accordance 
     with subsection (a) or a determination is made under 
     subsection (b) with respect to the implementation plan.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2490. Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. Booker) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 50, strike lines 9 through 17 and insert the 
     following:
       (11) in subsection (p), by striking ``set aside under 
     section 104(f)'' and inserting ``apportioned under paragraphs 
     (5)(D) and (6) of section 104(b)'' ; and
       (12) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(r) Treatment of Lake Tahoe Region.--
       On page 246, strike lines 16 through 24 and insert the 
     following:
       (11) in subsection (o), by striking ``set aside under 
     section 104(f) of title 23'' and inserting

[[Page 12725]]

     ``apportioned under paragraphs (5)(D) and (6) of section 
     104(b) of title 23''; and
       (12) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(r) Treatment of Lake Tahoe Region.--
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2491. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 807, after line 22, insert the following:

                 PART V--TOXICS BY RAIL ACCOUNTABILITY

     SEC. 35451. SHORT TITLE.

       This part may be cited as the ``Toxics by Rail 
     Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015'' or the 
     ``TRACK Act''.

     SEC. 35452. CHEMICAL EXPOSURE RIGHT-TO-KNOW.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Long-lasting or irreversible health consequences.--The 
     term ``long-lasting or irreversible health consequences'' 
     means those health consequences occurring at the exposure 
     threshold defined in the Acute Exposure Guideline Level AEGL-
     2 or AEGL-3, as established by the National Advisory 
     Committee for the Development of Acute Exposure Guideline 
     Levels for Hazardous Substances.
       (2) Post-accident public health assessment.--The term 
     ``post-accident public health assessment'' means a scientific 
     assessment of the impacts of a hazardous material release on 
     public health made by a qualified entity.
       (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means 
     a Federal, State, or other governmental entity responsible 
     for emergency response, public health, chemical safety or 
     transportation, or environmental protection.
       (b) Right-to-Know Protections.--Beginning 180 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, railroad carriers that 
     are found to be at fault by an administrative, judicial, or 
     investigatory process for an accident or incident during 
     calendar year 2010 or later that led to an unintended release 
     of hazardous materials shall--
       (1) periodically review any post-accident public health 
     assessments regarding the extent to which individuals exposed 
     to the hazardous material that was released could experience 
     long-lasting or irreversible health consequences;
       (2) timely inform individuals exposed to the hazardous 
     material of any health information, including information 
     regarding long-lasting or irreversible health consequences, 
     included in such reports; and
       (3) offer to renegotiate any legal settlements made to 
     individuals impacted by a hazardous material release for 
     which additional information about the potential for long-
     lasting or irreversible health consequences has been later 
     disclosed in a post-accident public health assessment.
       (c) Enforcement.--Any railroad carrier violating subsection 
     (b)(3), or a regulation prescribed pursuant to subsection 
     (b)(3), shall be liable to the Federal Government for a civil 
     penalty for each violation or for each day the violation 
     continues, as follows:
       (1) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class I carriers, 
     as determined by the Surface Transportation Board under 
     section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
     shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100,000 
     and not more than $1,000,000.
       (2) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class II 
     carriers, as determined by the Surface Transportation Board 
     under section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less 
     than $25,000 and not more than $250,000.
       (3) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class III 
     carriers, as determined by the Surface Transportation Board 
     under section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less 
     than $10,000 and not more than $100,000.

     SEC. 35453. COMMODITY FLOW TRANSPARENCY.

       (a) Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe 
     regulations requiring a railroad carrier transporting a 
     hazardous material--
       (1) to provide first responders, emergency response 
     officials, and law enforcement personnel in the communities 
     through which the hazardous material is transported with 
     accurate and current commodity flow data; and
       (2) to assist with the development of emergency operations 
     and response plans designed to protect public health and 
     community safety in the event of a railroad accident or 
     incident involving the hazardous material.
       (b) Considerations.--In prescribing regulations under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary may consider which hazardous 
     materials or classes of hazardous materials are most relevant 
     to be included within commodity flow information based on 
     factors such as--
       (1) the volume of the hazardous material transported; and
       (2) the threat to public health and community safety posed 
     by each hazardous material.

     SEC. 35454. MOVEABLE BRIDGE INSPECTION BEFORE TRAIN MOVEMENT.

       (a) Procedure Required.--Not later than 18 months after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     prescribe regulations establishing a procedure for a railroad 
     carrier to permit a train to pass a red signal aspect 
     protecting a moveable bridge.
       (b) Training and Qualifications.--
       (1) Training program.--The procedure established pursuant 
     to subsection (a) shall require a railroad carrier that 
     operates across a moveable bridge to have an active program 
     to train and qualify its employees to determine whether a 
     train can safely travel across a moveable bridge when a 
     signal protecting the bridge is displaying a red signal 
     aspect.
       (2) Required qualifications.--A railroad carrier described 
     in paragraph (1) shall ensure that only an individual 
     qualified under the railroad carrier's training program is 
     given responsibility for determining whether a train can 
     safely travel across a moveable bridge when a signal 
     protecting the bridge is displaying a red signal aspect.
       (c) Enforcement.--Any railroad carrier violating this 
     section, or a regulation prescribed pursuant to this section, 
     shall be liable to the Federal Government for a civil penalty 
     for each violation or for each day the violation continues, 
     as follows:
       (1) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class I carriers, 
     as determined by the Surface Transportation Board under 
     section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
     shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100,000 
     and not more than $1,000,000.
       (2) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class II 
     carriers, as determined by the Surface Transportation Board 
     under section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less 
     than $25,000 and not more than $250,000.
       (3) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class III 
     carriers, as determined by the Surface Transportation Board 
     under section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less 
     than $10,000 and not more than $100,000.

     SEC. 35455. ROUTE RISK ASSESSMENT.

       (a) Route Risk Assessment Tools.--The Secretary, in 
     collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
     American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, shall 
     develop a route risk assessment tool for the use of short 
     line and regional railroad carriers that--
       (1) addresses any known limitations of the Rail Corridor 
     Risk Management Safety software tool for short line and 
     regional railroad carriers; and
       (2) allows for safety and security risk assessments to be 
     performed by short line and regional railroad carriers when 
     alternative routes are not available.
       (b) Route Risk Assessment Audits.--The Secretary, in 
     collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
     American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, shall 
     conduct audits of short line and regional railroads to ensure 
     that proper route risk assessments that identify safety and 
     security vulnerabilities are being performed and are 
     incorporated into a safety management system program.

     SEC. 35456. RAILROAD SAFETY RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM 
                   AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Safety Management Systems.--Section 20156(d)(1) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) the use of safety management systems and their 
     associated key principles, including top-down ownership and 
     policies, analysis of operational incidents and accidents, 
     and continuous evaluation and improvement programs.''.
       (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, 
     under the Railroad Safety Risk Reduction Program under 
     section 20156 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary 
     of Transportation should include within the definition of ``a 
     railroad carrier that has an inadequate safety performance'' 
     any railroad carrier that is at fault for an incident, 
     accident, or emergency involving hazardous materials that has 
     led to a fatality or personal injury, an evacuation, or 
     environmental damage within the last 5 years.

     SEC. 35457. FIRST RESPONDER RIGHT-TO-KNOW.

       (a) Real-Time Emergency Response Notification.--Not later 
     than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
     Secretary shall prescribe regulations that--

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       (1) require a railroad carrier transporting a hazardous 
     material--
       (A) to have the capability to generate, maintain, retrieve, 
     and promptly deliver accurate and real-time consists that 
     include the identity and location of the hazardous material 
     on the train; and
       (B) to provide such information promptly to first 
     responders, emergency response officials, and law enforcement 
     personnel in the event of an incident, accident, or 
     emergency, or as required by such entities to protect public 
     health and community safety; and
       (2) prohibit a railroad carrier, employee, or agent from 
     withholding, or a railroad carrier from instructing its 
     employees or agents to withhold, a train consist or a real-
     time train consist from first responders, emergency response 
     officials, and law enforcement personnel in the event of an 
     incident, accident, or emergency involving the transportation 
     of hazardous materials by railroad that threatens public 
     health or safety.
       (b) Emergency Response Standardization.--The Secretary, in 
     consultation with railroad carriers, shall ensure that 
     emergency response information carried by train crews 
     transporting hazardous materials is consistent with, and is 
     at least as protective as, the emergency response guidance 
     provided in the Emergency Response Guidebook issued by the 
     Department.
       (c) Enforcement.--Any railroad carrier violating subsection 
     (a)(2) or a regulation prescribed pursuant to subsection 
     (a)(2) shall be liable to the Federal Government for a civil 
     penalty for each violation or each day the violation 
     continues, as follows:
       (1) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class I carriers, 
     as determined by the Surface Transportation Board under 
     section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
     shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100,000 
     and not more than $1,000,000.
       (2) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class II carriers 
     as determined by the Surface Transportation Board under 
     section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
     shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $25,000 
     and not more than $250,000.
       (3) A railroad carrier that has annual carrier operating 
     revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class III 
     carriers as determined by the Surface Transportation Board 
     under section 1201.1-1 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less 
     than $10,000 and not more than $100,000.

     SEC. 35458. PUBLIC EDUCATION.

       Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring 
     railroad carriers transporting hazardous materials to 
     develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a public 
     education program for the communities along railroad 
     hazardous materials routes, which may include--
       (1) procedures for reporting the release of a hazardous 
     material;
       (2) physical indications of a release of a hazardous 
     material, including a focus on hazardous materials that are 
     most commonly transported in or near a given community;
       (3) methods of communication that will be used to alert the 
     community in the event of a railroad incident, accident, or 
     emergency involving a hazardous material;
       (4) steps that should be taken by community residents to 
     ensure public health and safety in the event of a hazardous 
     material release; and
       (5) a discussion of possible public health and safety 
     concerns associated with an unintended release of a hazardous 
     material, including a focus on hazardous materials that are 
     most commonly transported in or near a given community.

     SEC. 35459. INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS.

       The Secretary shall issue a statement of agency policy 
     adjusting the penalty schedules for violations outlined in 
     this part as necessary to account for inflation, each time 
     the Secretary is required by law to review the minimum and 
     maximum civil monetary penalty for inflation under the 
     Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 
     (Public Law 101-410; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note). The Secretary may 
     subject the statement of agency policy to notice and comment, 
     as the Secretary considers appropriate.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2492. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 285, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:
       (c) State of Good Repair Eligibility for New Starts.--
     Section 5309(a) of title 49, United States Code, as amended 
     by subsection (a), is amended in paragraph (2) by striking 
     the second sentence and inserting the following: ``The term 
     may include project elements designed to aid the existing 
     fixed guideway system in making substantial progress toward 
     achieving a state of good repair.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2493. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 334, strike lines 6 through 21 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--There shall be available from the Mass 
     Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out 
     sections 5305, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5312, 5314, 5318, 5322(b), 
     5322(d), 5335, 5337, 5339, and 5340, section 20005(b) of the 
     Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, and sections 
     21007(b) and 21021 of the Federal Public Transportation Act 
     of 2015--
       ``(A) $9,214,747,400 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(B) $9,410,039,349 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(C) $9,715,745,744 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(D) $10,131,051,238 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(E) $10,381,763,806 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(F) $10,639,442,553 for fiscal year 2021.
       On page 335, line 5, strike ``$10,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$20,000,000''.
       On page 339, line 2, strike ``and''.
       On page 339, strike line 5 and insert the following:
       out section 5322(b); and
       ``(Q) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 
     2021 shall be available to carry out section 21021 of the 
     Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015.
       On page 358, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:

     SEC. 21021. PILOT PROGRAM FOR VALUE CAPTURE.

       The Secretary shall establish and implement a pilot program 
     to demonstrate whether transit agencies can use value capture 
     as a tool to promote transit-oriented or sustainable 
     development and as a flexible source of revenue.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2494. Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, and Mr. Booker, and Mr. Brown) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 
proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health care coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 339, strike lines 19 through 21 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(e) Emergency Relief Program.--There shall be available 
     from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to 
     carry out section 5324, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
     2016 through 2021.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2495. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 334, strike lines 14 through 21 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(A) $11,582,715,170 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(B) $11,776,421,893 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(C) $12,714,493,869 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(D) $14,185,318,182 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(E) $14,535,815,066 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(F) $14,899,779,981 for fiscal year 2021.
       Beginning on page 335, strike line 9 and all that follows 
     through page 336, line 2, and insert the following:
       ``(C) $6,366,060,470 for fiscal year 2016, $6,465,042,500 
     for fiscal year 2017, $7,090,591,095 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $8,086,207,640 for fiscal year 2019, $8,289,967,945 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $8,499,970,360 for fiscal year 2021 
     shall be allocated in accordance with section 5336 to provide 
     financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307;
       ``(D) $368,800,740 for fiscal year 2016, $374,535,000 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $410,774,490 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $468,452,880 for fiscal year 2019, $480,257,190 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $492,423,120 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     available to provide financial assistance for services for 
     the enhanced mobility of seniors and

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     individuals with disabilities under section 5310;
       On page 336, strike lines 8 through 16 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(F) $867,816,840 for fiscal year 2016, $881,310,000 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $966,584,340 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $1,102,306,080 for fiscal year 2019, $1,130,082,540 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $1,158,709,920 for fiscal year 2021 
     shall be available to provide financial assistance for rural 
     areas under section 5311, of which not less than--
       Beginning on page 338, strike line 18 and all that follows 
     through page 339, line 2, and insert the following:
       ``(O) $750,880,020 for fiscal year 2016, $762,555,000 for 
     fiscal year 2017, $836,338,770 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $956,769,870 for fiscal year 2019, $977,805,870 for fiscal 
     year 2020, and $1,002,575,760 for fiscal year 2021 shall be 
     allocated in accordance with section 5340 to provide 
     financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307 
     and rural areas under section 5311; and
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2496. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
care coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being 
taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which 
the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 334, strike lines 14 through 21 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(A) $9,848,876,920 for fiscal year 2016;
       ``(B) $10,040,853,688 for fiscal year 2017;
       ``(C) $10,596,296,753 for fiscal year 2018;
       ``(D) $11,436,615,554 for fiscal year 2019;
       ``(E) $11,723,436,139 for fiscal year 2020; and
       ``(F) $12,018,508,186 for fiscal year 2021.
       On page 337, strike lines 19 through 25 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(L) $3,092,472,020 for fiscal year 2016, $3,140,555,000 
     for fiscal year 2017, $3,444,430,770 for fiscal year 2018, 
     $3,928,076,240 for fiscal year 2019, $4,027,057,870 for 
     fiscal year 2020, and $4,129,071,760 for fiscal year 2021 
     shall be available to carry out section 5337;
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2497. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health care coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Strike part IV of subtitle D of title XXXV and insert the 
     following:

                    PART IV--POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL

     SEC. 35441. POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM.

       Section 20157 is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following:
       ``(i) Grant Program.--
       ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Transportation, in 
     consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Railroad 
     Administration, shall establish a grant program through which 
     passenger railroad carriers are awarded grants to implement a 
     positive train control system in accordance with the plan 
     submitted pursuant to subsection (a).
       ``(2) Transfer of funds.--There shall be available from the 
     general fund of the Treasury $500,000,000 for the 6-year 
     period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2016 to 
     carry out the grant program established under this 
     section.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2498. Mr. CASEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 791, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following:

     SEC. 35440. EMERGENCY RESPONSE RESOURCE INVENTORY AND GAP 
                   ANALYSIS.

       (a) In General.--To facilitate the rapid deployment of 
     resources needed to reduce damage to life, property, and the 
     environment resulting from accidents involving tank cars 
     transporting crude oil and other flammable liquids, the 
     Secretary shall collaborate with rail carriers to develop an 
     inventory of emergency response resources available along 
     routes over which a high volume of high-hazard trains 
     operate.
       (b) Contents.--The inventory developed under subsection (a) 
     shall include a description of--
       (1) the type and quantity of private emergency response 
     resources, including equipment and fire suppression agents 
     needed to respond to a fire or explosion;
       (2) locations of the emergency response equipment; and
       (3) the availability of trained emergency response 
     personnel.
       (c) Gap Analysis.--Upon completing the inventory under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
       (1) conduct a gap analysis identifying the additional 
     emergency response needs of the communities along routes over 
     which a large volume of high-hazard trains operate; and
       (2) develop a plan to close the gap identified pursuant to 
     paragraph (1).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2499. Mr. CASEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 337, line 10, strike ``$3,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$4,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2500. Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. Franken) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 14, strike line 19 and all that follows 
     through page 15, line 4 and insert the following:
       (i) $520,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (ii) $540,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (iii) $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (iv) $570,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (v) $580,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
       (vi) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2501. Mr. UDALL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 401, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:

     SEC. 31209. STUDY ON SAFETY IMPACT IN AREAS OF HIGH ENERGY 
                   GROWTH.

       As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of 
     Energy, shall--
       (1) conduct a study of the safety impact of increased heavy 
     traffic in areas of high energy growth; and
       (2) submit to Congress a report that--
       (A) describes the actions that the Department and the 
     Department of Energy have taken to improve safety outcomes in 
     the areas studied; and
       (B) provides recommendations with respect to the areas 
     studied.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2502. Mr. UDALL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 609, line 21, add at the end the following: 
     ``Amtrak may set aside up to $2,000,000 of the amounts 
     deposited in the long-distance account for infrastructure 
     upgrades on long-distance trains.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2503. Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to

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amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 17, strike lines 5 through 10 and insert the 
     following:
       (A) $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
       (B) $800,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
       (C) $850,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
       (D) $900,000,000 for fiscal year 2019;
       (E) $900,000,000, for fiscal year 2020; and
       (F) $900,000,000 for for fiscal year 2021.
       Beginning on page 899, strike line 23 and all that follows 
     through page 900, line 2, and insert the following:
       ``(f) Funding.--
       ``(1) In general.--On October 1, 2017, and on each October 
     1 thereafter through October 1, 2022, out of any funds in the 
     Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the 
     Treasury shall transfer to the Secretary to carry out this 
     section $400,000,000, to remain available until expended.
       On page 943, between lines 6 and 7 insert the following:

     SEC. 52109. FAIR PLAYING FIELD ACT.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Fair 
     Playing Field Act of 2015''.
       (b) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
       (1) In 1978, Congress was concerned that lack of clarity as 
     to the proper classification of some workers, increased IRS 
     enforcement activity, and retroactive application by IRS of 
     interpretations that were arguably new had caused hardships 
     for some small businesses and other taxpayers and confusion 
     as to the applicable rules.
       (2) To allow time to develop a comprehensive approach to 
     the problem, Congress enacted section 530 of the Revenue Act 
     of 1978 as an interim measure protecting taxpayers from 
     liability for misclassification if the taxpayer has a 
     reasonable basis for classifying a worker as an independent 
     contractor and meets certain other conditions. In addition, 
     the Act prohibited the Secretary of the Treasury from 
     publishing regulations or revenue rulings on workers' 
     employment tax status pending the expected near-term 
     enactment of clarifying legislation.
       (3) During the ensuing 33 years, Congress made section 530 
     of the Revenue Act of 1978 permanent; however, changes in 
     working relationships and the continued prohibition on new 
     guidance have increased the uncertainty as to the proper 
     classification of workers.
       (4) Many workers are properly classified as independent 
     contractors. In other instances, workers who are employees 
     are being treated as independent contractors. Such 
     misclassification for tax purposes contributes to inequities 
     in the competitive positions of businesses and to the Federal 
     and State tax gap, and may also result in misclassification 
     for other purposes, such as denial of unemployment benefits, 
     workplace health and safety protections, and retirement or 
     other benefits or protections available to employees.
       (5) Workers, businesses, and other taxpayers will benefit 
     from clear guidance regarding employment tax status. In the 
     interest of fairness and in view of many service recipients' 
     reliance on current section 530, such guidance should apply 
     only prospectively.
       (c) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are to permit 
     the Secretary of the Treasury to provide guidance allowing 
     workers and businesses to clearly understand the proper 
     Federal tax classification of workers and to provide relief 
     allowing an orderly transition to new rules designed to 
     increase certainty and uniformity of treatment.
       (d) Authority to Issue Guidance Clarifying Employment 
     Status for Purposes of Employment Taxes.--Chapter 25 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new section:

     ``SEC. 3512. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE GUIDANCE CLARIFYING 
                   EMPLOYMENT STATUS.

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall issue such 
     regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines to 
     be necessary or appropriate to clarify the proper employment 
     status of individuals for purposes of any tax imposed by this 
     subtitle.
       ``(b) Prohibition on Retroactive Assessments.--
       ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     if--
       ``(A) for purposes of any tax imposed by this subtitle, the 
     taxpayer did not treat an individual as an employee for any 
     period before the reclassification date with respect to such 
     individual, and
       ``(B) in the case of periods after December 31, 1978, and 
     before such reclassification date, all Federal tax returns 
     (including information returns) required to be filed by the 
     taxpayer with respect to such individual for such period are 
     filed on a basis consistent with the taxpayer's treatment of 
     such individual as not being an employee,
     then, for purposes of applying such taxes for such period 
     before such reclassification date with respect to the 
     taxpayer, the individual shall be deemed not to be an 
     employee unless the taxpayer had no reasonable basis for not 
     treating such individual as an employee.
       ``(2) Professional services.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of an individual who 
     performs professional services, if--
       ``(i) for purposes of any tax imposed by this subtitle, the 
     taxpayer did not treat the individual as an employee for any 
     period, and
       ``(ii) in the case of periods after December 31, 1978, all 
     Federal tax returns (including information returns) required 
     to be filed by the taxpayer with respect to such individual 
     for such period are filed on a basis consistent with the 
     taxpayer's treatment of such individual as not being an 
     employee,
     then, for purposes of applying such taxes for such period 
     with respect to the taxpayer, the individual shall be deemed 
     not be an employee unless the taxpayer had no reasonable 
     basis for not treating such individual as an employee. For 
     purposes of this subparagraph, professional services means 
     services performed in the fields of health, law, engineering, 
     architecture, accounting, actuarial science, consulting, or 
     financial services.
       ``(B) Application to full-time life insurance salesmen.--
     For purposes of this subtitle (with the exception of chapter 
     21), an individual shall not excluded from the application of 
     subparagraph (A) due solely to treatment of such individual 
     by the taxpayer as an employee, including for purposes of tax 
     returns, to the extent required under section 3121(d)(3)(B).
       ``(3) Statutory standards providing one method of 
     satisfying the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2).--For 
     purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), a taxpayer shall in any 
     case be treated as having a reasonable basis for not treating 
     an individual as an employee for a period if the taxpayer's 
     treatment of such individual for such period was in 
     reasonable reliance on any of the following:
       ``(A) Judicial precedent, published rulings, technical 
     advice with respect to the taxpayer, or a letter ruling to 
     the taxpayer.
       ``(B) A past Internal Revenue Service audit of the taxpayer 
     in which there was no assessment attributable to the 
     treatment (for purposes of any tax imposed by this subtitle) 
     of the individuals holding positions substantially similar to 
     the position held by such individual.
       ``(C) Long-standing recognized practice of a significant 
     segment of the industry in which such individual was engaged.
       ``(4) Consistency required in the case of prior tax 
     treatment.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the 
     treatment of any individual (hereafter in this paragraph 
     referred to as the reclassified individual) for purposes of 
     any tax imposed by this subtitle for any period ending after 
     December 31, 1978, if the taxpayer (or a predecessor) has 
     treated any individual holding a substantially similar 
     position as an employee for purposes of any tax imposed by 
     this subtitle for any period beginning after December 31, 
     1977, and ending before the reclassification date with 
     respect to such reclassified individual.
       ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       ``(1) Reclassification date.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `reclassification date' means, 
     with respect to any individual, the earlier of--
       ``(i) the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning 
     more than 180 days after the date of an employee 
     classification determination with respect to such individual, 
     or
       ``(ii) the effective date of the first applicable final 
     regulation issued by the Secretary under subsection (a) with 
     respect to such individual (or, if later, the first day of 
     the first calendar quarter beginning more than 180 days after 
     such regulation is issued).
       ``(B) Employee classification determination.--The term 
     `employee classification determination' means, with respect 
     to any individual, a determination by the Secretary, in 
     connection with an audit of the taxpayer which is described 
     in section 7436 and which commences after the date which is 1 
     year after the date of the enactment of this section, that a 
     class of individuals holding positions with such taxpayer 
     which are substantially similar to the position held by such 
     individual are employees.
       ``(C) First applicable final regulation.--The term `first 
     applicable final regulation' means, with respect to any 
     individual, the first final regulation (or other guidance of 
     general applicability) which sets forth the factors for 
     determining the employment status of a class of individuals 
     holding positions substantially similar to the position held 
     by such individual.
       ``(2) Employment status.--The term `employment status' 
     means the status of an individual, under the usual common law 
     rules applicable in determining the employer-employee 
     relationship, as an employee or as an independent contractor 
     (or other individual who is not an employee).
       ``(d) Continuation of Certain Special Rules.--
       ``(1) Exception for certain skilled workers.--Subsection 
     (b) shall not apply in the case of an individual who, 
     pursuant to an arrangement between the taxpayer and another 
     person, provides services for such other

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     person as an engineer, designer, drafter, computer 
     programmer, systems analyst, or other similarly skilled 
     worker engaged in a similar line of work.
       ``(2) Notice of availability of section.--An officer or 
     employee of the Internal Revenue Service shall, before or at 
     the commencement of any audit inquiry relating to the 
     employment status of one or more individuals who perform 
     services for the taxpayer, provide the taxpayer with a 
     written notice of the provisions of this section.
       ``(3) Rules relating to statutory standards.--For purposes 
     of subsection (b)(3)--
       ``(A) a taxpayer may not rely on an audit commenced after 
     December 31, 1996, for purposes of subparagraph (B) thereof 
     unless such audit included an examination for purposes of any 
     tax imposed by this subtitle whether the individual involved 
     (or any individual holding a position substantially similar 
     to the position held by the individual involved) should be 
     treated as an employee of the taxpayer,
       ``(B) in no event shall the significant segment requirement 
     of subparagraph (C) thereof be construed to require a 
     reasonable showing of the practice of more than 25 percent of 
     the industry (determined by not taking into account the 
     taxpayer), and
       ``(C) in applying the long-standing recognized practice 
     requirement of subparagraph (C) thereof--
       ``(i) such requirement shall not be construed as requiring 
     the practice to have continued for more than 10 years, and
       ``(ii) a practice shall not fail to be treated as long-
     standing merely because such practice began after 1978.
       ``(4) Availability of safe harbors.--Nothing in this 
     section shall be construed to provide that subsection (b) 
     only applies where the individual involved is otherwise an 
     employee of the taxpayer.
       ``(5) Burden of proof.--
       ``(A) In general.--If--
       ``(i) a taxpayer establishes a prima facie case that it was 
     reasonable not to treat an individual as an employee for 
     purposes of subsection (b), and
       ``(ii) the taxpayer has fully cooperated with reasonable 
     requests from the Secretary,
     then the burden of proof with respect to such treatment shall 
     be on the Secretary.
       ``(B) Exception for other reasonable basis.--In the case of 
     any issue involving whether the taxpayer had a reasonable 
     basis not to treat an individual as an employee for purposes 
     of subsection (b), subparagraph (A) shall only apply for 
     purposes of determining whether the taxpayer meets the 
     requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection 
     (b)(3).
       ``(6) Preservation of prior period safe harbor.--If--
       ``(A) an individual would (but for the treatment referred 
     to in subparagraph (B)) be deemed not to be an employee of 
     the taxpayer under subsection (b) for any prior period, and
       ``(B) such individual is treated by the taxpayer as an 
     employee for purposes of the taxes imposed by this subtitle 
     for any subsequent period,
     then, for purposes of applying such taxes for such prior 
     period with respect to the taxpayer, the individual shall be 
     deemed not to be an employee.
       ``(7) Substantially similar position.--For purposes of 
     subsection (b) and this subsection, the determination as to 
     whether an individual holds a position substantially similar 
     to a position held by another individual shall include 
     consideration of the relationship between the taxpayer and 
     such individuals.
       ``(8) Treatment of test room supervisors and proctors who 
     assist in the administration of college entrance and 
     placement exams.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of an individual described 
     in subparagraph (B) who is providing services as a test 
     proctor or room supervisor by assisting in the administration 
     of college entrance or placement examinations, subsection (b) 
     shall be applied to such services performed after December 
     31, 2006 (and remuneration paid for such services) without 
     regard to paragraph (4) thereof.
       ``(B) Applicability.--An individual is described in this 
     subparagraph if the individual--
       ``(i) is providing the services described in subsection (b) 
     to an organization described in section 501(c) and exempt 
     from tax under section 501(a), and
       ``(ii) is not otherwise treated as an employee of such 
     organization for purposes of this subtitle.
       ``(9) Treatment of securities broker dealers.--In 
     determining for purposes of this title whether a registered 
     representative of a securities broker-dealer is an employee 
     (as defined in section 3121(d)), no weight shall be given to 
     instructions from the service recipient which are imposed 
     only in compliance with investor protection standards imposed 
     by the Federal Government, any State government, or a 
     governing body pursuant to a delegation by a Federal or State 
     agency.
       ``(e) Statements to Independent Contractors.--
       ``(1) In general.--Each person who contracts for the 
     services of an independent contractor on a regular and 
     ongoing basis, within the scope of such person's trade or 
     business, shall provide a written statement to such 
     independent contractor notifying such independent contractor 
     of the Federal tax obligations of an independent contractor, 
     the labor and employment law protections that do not apply to 
     independent contractors, and the right of such independent 
     contractor to seek a status determination from the Internal 
     Revenue Service.
       ``(2) Independent contractor.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `independent contractor' means any 
     individual who is not treated as an employee by the person 
     receiving the services referred to in paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Timing of statement.--Except as otherwise provided by 
     the Secretary, the statement required under paragraph (1) 
     shall be provided within a reasonable period before or after 
     entering into the arrangement for services referred to in 
     paragraph (1).
       ``(4) Development of model statement.--The Secretary shall 
     develop model materials for providing the statement required 
     under paragraph (1).''.
       (e) Reduced Penalty Not Applicable in Cases of 
     Noncompliance With Guidance Without Reasonable Basis.--
     Subsection (c) of section 3509 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``if such liability'' and inserting ``if--
       ``(1) such liability'', and
       (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or
       ``(2) such liability relates to an individual who is 
     treated as an employee under regulations or other guidance 
     issued by the Secretary under section 3512(a) and the 
     taxpayer lacks a reasonable basis for treating the individual 
     as other than an employee.
     In the case of a taxpayer which has received a final written 
     determination from the Internal Revenue Service holding that 
     the individual referred to in paragraph (2) (or another 
     individual who holds a position with the taxpayer 
     substantially similar to the position held by such 
     individual) is an employee, such taxpayer shall be treated 
     for purposes of paragraph (2) as lacking a reasonable basis 
     for treating such individual as other than an employee with 
     respect to periods beginning on and after the first day of 
     the first calendar quarter beginning more than 180 days after 
     the date of such written determination unless the taxpayer 
     establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the 
     taxpayer has a reasonable basis for such treatment.''.
       (f) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Paragraph (2) of section 6724(d) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end 
     of subparagraph (GG), by striking the period at the end of 
     subparagraph (HH) and inserting ``, or'', and by inserting 
     after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph:
       ``(II) section 3512(e) (relating to statements to 
     independent contractors).''.
       (2) Paragraph (2) of section 7436(a) of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``subsection (a) of section 530 of the 
     Revenue Act of 1978'' and inserting ``section 3512(b)''.
       (3) The table of sections for chapter 25 of such Code is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``Sec. 3512. Authority to issue guidance clarifying employment 
              status.''.
       (g) Termination of Section 530 of the Revenue Act of 
     1978.--The Revenue Act of 1978 is amended by striking section 
     530.
       (h) Reports on Worker Misclassification.--Beginning with 
     the first fiscal year beginning after the date the first 
     regulation or other guidance is issued for public comment 
     under section 3512(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     (as added by this section), the Commissioner of the Internal 
     Revenue Service shall issue the following reports:
       (1) A report each fiscal year on worker classification 
     which shall include the total number of examinations of 
     employers initiated because of suspected worker 
     classification issues, the total number of examinations that 
     included determinations on worker classification issues, the 
     amount of additional tax liabilities associated with worker 
     classification enforcement actions, the number of workers 
     reclassified as a result of these actions, the number of 
     requests for Determination of Worker Status (Form SS-8), and 
     technical guidance on how to understand the data provided in 
     the report.
       (2) A report each fiscal year in which new statistically 
     valid data is compiled and interpreted on worker 
     classification, prepared on the basis of information gathered 
     during an Employment Tax Study conducted by the National 
     Research Program (NRP) of the Internal Revenue Service. Such 
     report shall provide statistical estimates of the number of 
     employers misclassifying workers, the number of workers 
     misclassified, the industries involved, data interpretations 
     and conclusions, and a description of the impact of improper 
     worker classification on the employment tax gap.
       (i) Termination of Section 921 of the Taxpayer Relief Act 
     of 1997.--The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 is amended by 
     striking section 921.
       (j) Effective Dates.--
       (1) Delayed effective date of regulations and guidance.--
     Any regulation or

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     other guidance issued under section 3512(a) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section, shall not 
     apply to services rendered before the date which is 1 year 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Authority to issue regulations and guidance 
     immediately.--So much of the amendment made by subsection (g) 
     as relates to subsection (b) of section 530 of the Revenue 
     Act of 1978 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of 
     this Act.
       (3) Delayed termination of remainder of section 530 of the 
     revenue act of 1978.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     the amendment made by subsection (g) shall apply to services 
     rendered on or after the date which is 1 year after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.
       (4) Statements to independent contractors.--Subsection (e) 
     of section 3512 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
     added by this section, and the amendments made by subsection 
     (f)(1) of this section shall apply to arrangements for 
     services entered into after December 31, 2015.
       (5) Application of reduced penalty.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (e) shall apply to any calendar year beginning 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2504. Mr. BROWN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 406, after the undesignated matter following line 
     24, add the following:

     SEC. 31304. FIRE-RETARDANT MATERIALS EXEMPTION.

       Section 3503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2008, this section'' 
     and inserting ``2028, this subsection''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``of this section'' and inserting ``under subsection (a)'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and crew'' after 
     ``prospective passengers'';
       (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or crew member'' 
     after ``passenger'';
       (D) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; 
     and
       (E) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(D) the owner or managing operator of the vessel shall--
       ``(i) make annual structural alterations to not less than 
     10 percent of the areas of the vessel that are not 
     constructed of fire-retardant materials;
       ``(ii) provide advance notice to the Coast Guard regarding 
     the alterations made pursuant to clause (i); and
       ``(iii) comply with any noncombustible material 
     requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard; and
       ``(E) the requirements referred to in subparagraph (D)(iii) 
     shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the 
     preservation of the historic integrity of the vessel in areas 
     carrying or accessible to passengers or generally visible to 
     the public.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2505. Mr. McCONNELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       Beginning on page 901, strike line 15 and all that follows 
     through page 949, line 5, and insert the following:

                          DIVISION E--FINANCE

     SEC. 50001. SHORT TITLE.

       This division may be cited as the ``Transportation Funding 
     Act of 2015''.

             TITLE LI--HIGHWAY TRUST FUND AND RELATED TAXES

 Subtitle A--Extension of Trust Fund Expenditure Authority and Related 
                                 Taxes

     SEC. 51101. EXTENSION OF TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.

       (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by division G, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``October 1, 2015'' in subsections 
     (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) and inserting ``October 1, 
     2021'', and
       (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 
     2015'' in subsections (c)(1) and (e)(3) and inserting ``DRIVE 
     Act''.
       (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 
     9504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by 
     division G is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 
     2015'' each place it appears in subsection (b)(2) and 
     inserting ``DRIVE Act'', and
       (2) by striking ``October 1, 2015'' in subsection (d)(2) 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2021''.
       (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Paragraph 
     (2) of section 9508(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 
     as amended by division G, is amended by striking ``October 1, 
     2015'' and inserting ``October 1, 2021''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on August 1, 2015.

     SEC. 51102. EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY-RELATED TAXES.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Each of the following provisions of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``September 30, 
     2016'' and inserting ``September 30, 2023'':
       (A) Section 4041(a)(1)(C)(iii)(I).
       (B) Section 4041(m)(1)(B).
       (C) Section 4081(d)(1).
       (2) Each of the following provisions of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023'':
       (A) Section 4041(m)(1)(A).
       (B) Section 4051(c).
       (C) Section 4071(d).
       (D) Section 4081(d)(3).
       (b) Extension of Tax, etc., on Use of Certain Heavy 
     Vehicles.--Each of the following provisions of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``2017'' each 
     place it appears and inserting ``2024'':
       (1) Section 4481(f).
       (2) Subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 4482.
       (c) Floor Stocks Refunds.--Section 6412(a)(1) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (2) by striking ``March 31, 2017'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``March 31, 2024'', and
       (3) by striking ``January 1, 2017'' and inserting ``January 
     1, 2024''.
       (d) Extension of Certain Exemptions.--
       (1) Section 4221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023''.
       (2) Section 4483(i) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``October 1, 2017'' and inserting ``October 1, 2024''.
       (e) Extension of Transfers of Certain Taxes.--
       (1) In general.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended--
       (A) in subsection (b)--
       (i) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' each place it appears 
     in paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (ii) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' in the heading of 
     paragraph (2) and inserting ``October 1, 2023'',
       (iii) by striking ``September 30, 2016'' in paragraph (2) 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2023'', and
       (iv) by striking ``July 1, 2017'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``July 1, 2024'', and
       (B) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``July 1, 2017'' and 
     inserting ``July 1, 2024''.
       (2) Motorboat and small-engine fuel tax transfers.--
       (A) In general.--Paragraphs (3)(A)(i) and (4)(A) of section 
     9503(c) of such Code are each amended by striking ``October 
     1, 2016'' and inserting ``October 1, 2023''.
       (B) Conforming amendments to land and water conservation 
     fund.--Section 200310 of title 54, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (i) by striking ``October 1, 2017'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``October 1, 2024'', and
       (ii) by striking ``October 1, 2016'' and inserting 
     ``October 1, 2023''.
       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on October 1, 2016.

         Subtitle B--Additional Transfers to Highway Trust Fund

     SEC. 51201. FURTHER ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS TO TRUST FUND.

       Subsection (f) of section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (7) as 
     paragraph (9) and by inserting after paragraph (6) the 
     following new paragraphs:
       ``(7) Further transfers to trust fund.--Out of money in the 
     Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is hereby 
     appropriated--
       ``(A) $33,159,000,000 to the Highway Account (as defined in 
     subsection (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund; and
       ``(B) $10,556,000,000 to the Mass Transit Account in the 
     Highway Trust Fund.
       ``(8) Additional increase in fund balance.--There is hereby 
     transferred to the Highway Account (as defined in subsection 
     (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund amounts appropriated 
     from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund under 
     section 9508(c)(4).''.

     SEC. 51202. TRANSFER TO HIGHWAY TRUST FUND OF CERTAIN MOTOR 
                   VEHICLE SAFETY PENALTIES.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (5) of section 9503(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``There are hereby'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--There are hereby'', and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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       ``(B) Penalties related to motor vehicle safety.--
       ``(i) In general.--There are hereby appropriated to the 
     Highway Trust Fund amounts equivalent to covered motor 
     vehicle safety penalty collections.
       ``(ii) Covered motor vehicle safety penalty collections.--
     For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered motor 
     vehicle safety penalty collections' means any amount 
     collected in connection with a civil penalty under section 
     30165 of title 49, United States Code, reduced by any award 
     authorized by the Secretary of Transportation to be paid to 
     any person in connection with information provided by such 
     person related to a violation of chapter 301 of such title 
     which is a predicate to such civil penalty.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to amounts collected after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 51203. APPROPRIATION FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE 
                   TANK TRUST FUND.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 9508 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) Additional transfer to highway trust fund.--Out of 
     amounts in the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund 
     there is hereby appropriated--
       ``(A) on the date of the enactment of the DRIVE Act, 
     $100,000,000,
       ``(B) on October 1, 2016, $100,000,000, and
       ``(C) on October 1, 2017, $100,000,000,

     to be transferred under section 9503(f)(8) to the Highway 
     Account (as defined in section 9503(e)(5)(B)) in the Highway 
     Trust Fund.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9508(c)(1) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``paragraphs (2) and (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2), 
     (3), and (4)''.

                           TITLE LII--OFFSETS

                       Subtitle A--Tax Provisions

     SEC. 52101. CONSISTENT BASIS REPORTING BETWEEN ESTATE AND 
                   PERSON ACQUIRING PROPERTY FROM DECEDENT.

       (a) Property Acquired From a Decedent.--
       (1) In general.--Section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Basis Must Be Consistent With Estate Tax Value.--
       ``(1) In general.--The basis under subsection (a) of any 
     property shall not exceed--
       ``(A) in the case of property the value of which has been 
     finally determined for purposes of the tax imposed by chapter 
     11 on the estate of such decedent, such value, and
       ``(B) in the case of property not described in subparagraph 
     (A) and with respect to which a statement has been furnished 
     under section 6035(a) identifying the value of such property, 
     such value.
       ``(2) Determination.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the 
     value of property has been finally determined for purposes of 
     the tax imposed by chapter 11 if--
       ``(A) the value of such property is shown on a return under 
     section 6018 and such value is not contested by the Secretary 
     before the expiration of the time for assessing a tax under 
     chapter 11,
       ``(B) in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the 
     value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not 
     timely contested by the executor of the estate, or
       ``(C) the value is determined by a court or pursuant to a 
     settlement agreement with the Secretary.
       ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary may by regulations 
     provide exceptions to the application of this subsection.''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to property with respect to which an estate tax 
     return is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (b) Information Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subpart A of part III of subchapter A of 
     chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     inserting after section 6034A the following new section:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.

       ``(a) Information With Respect to Property Acquired From 
     Decedents.--
       ``(1) In general.--The executor of any estate required to 
     file a return under section 6018(a) shall furnish to the 
     Secretary and to each person acquiring any interest in 
     property included in the decedent's gross estate for Federal 
     estate tax purposes a statement identifying the value of each 
     interest in such property as reported on such return and such 
     other information with respect to such interest as the 
     Secretary may prescribe.
       ``(2) Statements by beneficiaries.--Each person required to 
     file a return under section 6018(b) shall furnish to the 
     Secretary and to each other person who holds a legal or 
     beneficial interest in the property to which such return 
     relates a statement identifying the information described in 
     paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Time for furnishing statement.--
       ``(A) In general.--Each statement required to be furnished 
     under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be furnished at such time as 
     the Secretary may prescribe, but in no case at a time later 
     than the earlier of--
       ``(i) the date which is 30 days after the date on which the 
     return under section 6018 was required to be filed (including 
     extensions, if any), or
       ``(ii) the date which is 30 days after the date such return 
     is filed.
       ``(B) Adjustments.--In any case in which there is an 
     adjustment to the information required to be included on a 
     statement filed under paragraph (1) or (2) after such 
     statement has been filed, a supplemental statement under such 
     paragraph shall be filed not later than the date which is 30 
     days after such adjustment is made.
       ``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as necessary to carry out this section, including 
     regulations relating to--
       ``(1) the extension of this section to property of estates 
     not required to file an estate tax return, and
       ``(2) situations in which the surviving joint tenant or 
     other recipient may have better information than the executor 
     regarding the basis or fair market value of the property.''.
       (2) Penalty for failure to file.--
       (A) Return.--Section 6724(d)(1) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking 
     the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, 
     and'', and by adding at the end the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(D) any statement required to be filed with the Secretary 
     under section 6035.''.
       (B) Statement.--Section 6724(d)(2) of such Code is amended 
     by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (GG), by 
     striking the period at the end of subparagraph (HH) and 
     inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following 
     new subparagraph:

       ``(II) section 6035 (other than a statement described in 
     paragraph (1)(D)).''.

       (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subpart 
     A of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6034A 
     the following new item:

     ``SEC. 6035. BASIS INFORMATION TO PERSONS ACQUIRING PROPERTY 
                   FROM DECEDENT.''.

       (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (c) Penalty for Inconsistent Reporting.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (b) of section 6662 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after 
     paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:
       ``(8) Any inconsistent estate basis.''.
       (2) Inconsistent basis reporting.--Section 6662 of such 
     Code is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(k) Inconsistent Estate Basis Reporting.--For purposes of 
     this section, there is an `inconsistent estate basis' if the 
     basis of property (determined without regard to adjustments 
     to basis during the period the property was held by the 
     taxpayer) claimed on a return exceeds the basis as determined 
     under section 1014(f).''.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 52102. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN UNPAID TAXES.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter D of chapter 75 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new section:

     ``SEC. 7345. REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT IN CASE OF 
                   CERTAIN TAX DELINQUENCIES.

       ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary receives certification 
     by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that any individual 
     has a seriously delinquent tax debt in an amount in excess of 
     $50,000, the Secretary shall transmit such certification to 
     the Secretary of State for action with respect to denial, 
     revocation, or limitation of a passport pursuant to section 
     52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 2015.
       ``(b) Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt.--For purposes of this 
     section, the term `seriously delinquent tax debt' means an 
     outstanding debt under this title for which a notice of lien 
     has been filed in public records pursuant to section 6323 or 
     a notice of levy has been filed pursuant to section 6331, 
     except that such term does not include--
       ``(1) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant 
     to an agreement under section 6159 or 7122, and
       ``(2) a debt with respect to which collection is suspended 
     because a collection due process hearing under section 6330, 
     or relief under subsection (b), (c), or (f) of section 6015, 
     is requested or pending.
       ``(c) Adjustment for Inflation.--In the case of a calendar 
     year beginning after 2016, the dollar amount in subsection 
     (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by
       ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by 
     substituting `calendar year 2015' for `calendar year 1992' in 
     subparagraph (B) thereof.

     If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not 
     a multiple of $1,000, such amount shall be rounded to the 
     next highest multiple of $1,000.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter D of chapter 75 of the

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     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new item:

``Sec. 7345. Revocation or denial of passport in case of certain tax 
              delinquencies.''.

       (c) Authority for Information Sharing.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (l) of section 6103 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(23) Disclosure of return information to department of 
     state for purposes of passport revocation under section 
     7345.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall, upon receiving a 
     certification described in section 7345, disclose to the 
     Secretary of State return information with respect to a 
     taxpayer who has a seriously delinquent tax debt described in 
     such section. Such return information shall be limited to--
       ``(i) the taxpayer identity information with respect to 
     such taxpayer, and
       ``(ii) the amount of such seriously delinquent tax debt.
       ``(B) Restriction on disclosure.--Return information 
     disclosed under subparagraph (A) may be used by officers and 
     employees of the Department of State for the purposes of, and 
     to the extent necessary in, carrying out the requirements of 
     section 52102(d) of the Transportation Funding Act of 
     2015.''.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (4) of section 6103(p) 
     of such Code is amended by striking ``or (22)'' each place it 
     appears in subparagraph (F)(ii) and in the matter preceding 
     subparagraph (A) and inserting ``(22), or (23)''.
       (d) Authority to Deny or Revoke Passport.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving a certification described in section 7345 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, the Secretary of State shall not issue a passport 
     to any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt 
     described in such section.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in such subparagraph.
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (3) Hold harmless.--The Secretary of the Treasury and the 
     Secretary of State shall not be liable to an individual for 
     any action with respect to a certification by the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue under section 7345 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
       (e) Revocation or Denial of Passport in Case of Individual 
     Without Social Security Account Number.--
       (1) Denial.--
       (A) In general.--Except as provided under subparagraph (B), 
     upon receiving an application for a passport from an 
     individual that either--
       (i) does not include the social security account number 
     issued to that individual, or
       (ii) includes an incorrect or invalid social security 
     number willfully, intentionally, negligently, or recklessly 
     provided by such individual,

     the Secretary of State is authorized to deny such application 
     and is authorized to not issue a passport to the individual.
       (B) Emergency and humanitarian situations.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State may issue a 
     passport, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian 
     reasons, to an individual described in subparagraph (A).
       (2) Revocation.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary of State may revoke a 
     passport previously issued to any individual described in 
     paragraph (1)(A).
       (B) Limitation for return to united states.--If the 
     Secretary of State decides to revoke a passport under 
     subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State, before revocation, 
     may--
       (i) limit a previously issued passport only for return 
     travel to the United States; or
       (ii) issue a limited passport that only permits return 
     travel to the United States.
       (f) Effective Date.--The provisions of, and amendments made 
     by, this section shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

     SEC. 52103. CLARIFICATION OF 6-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN 
                   CASE OF OVERSTATEMENT OF BASIS.

       (a) In General.--Subparagraph (B) of section 6501(e)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (i), by 
     redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), and by inserting 
     after clause (i) the following new clause:
       ``(ii) An understatement of gross income by reason of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis is an 
     omission from gross income; and'',
       (2) by inserting ``(other than in the case of an 
     overstatement of unrecovered cost or other basis)'' in clause 
     (iii) (as so redesignated) after ``In determining the amount 
     omitted from gross income'', and
       (3) by inserting ``amount omitted from'' after 
     ``Determination of'' in the heading thereof.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to--
       (1) returns filed after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, and
       (2) returns filed on or before such date if the period 
     specified in section 6501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 (determined without regard to such amendments) for 
     assessment of the taxes with respect to which such return 
     relates has not expired as of such date.

     SEC. 52104. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RETURNS RELATING TO 
                   MORTGAGE INTEREST.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 6050H(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' 
     at the end of subparagraph (C), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (D) as subparagraph (G), and by inserting after subparagraph 
     (C) the following new subparagraphs:
       ``(D) the amount of outstanding principal on the mortgage 
     as of the beginning of such calendar year,
       ``(E) the address of the property securing such mortgage,
       ``(F) the date of the origination of such mortgage, and''.
       (b) Payee Statements.--Subsection (d) of section 6050H of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1), by striking the period 
     at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``, and'', and by 
     inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) the information required to be included on the return 
     under subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) of subsection 
     (b)(2).''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to returns and statements the due date for which 
     (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 
     31, 2016.

     SEC. 52105. RETURN DUE DATE MODIFICATIONS.

       (a) New Due Date for Partnership Form 1065, S Corporation 
     Form 1120S, and C Corporation Form 1120.--
       (1) Partnerships.--
       (A) In general.--Section 6072 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Returns of Partnerships.--Returns of partnerships 
     under section 6031 made on the basis of the calendar year 
     shall be filed on or before the 15th day of March following 
     the close of the calendar year, and such returns made on the 
     basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on or before the 15th 
     day of the third month following the close of the fiscal 
     year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendment.--Section 6072(a) of such Code is 
     amended by striking ``6017, or 6031'' and inserting ``or 
     6017''.
       (2) S corporations.--
       (A) In general.--So much of subsection (b) of section 6072 
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as precedes the second 
     sentence thereof is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) Returns of Certain Corporations.--Returns of S 
     corporations under sections 6012 and 6037 made on the basis 
     of the calendar year shall be filed on or before the 31st day 
     of March following the close of the calendar year, and such 
     returns made on the basis of a fiscal year shall be filed on 
     or before the last day of the third month following the close 
     of the fiscal year.''.
       (B) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Section 1362(b) of such Code is amended--

       (I) by striking ``15th'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``last'',
       (II) by striking ``2\1/2\'' each place it appears in the 
     headings and the text and inserting ``3'', and
       (III) by striking ``2 months and 15 days'' in paragraph (4) 
     and inserting ``3 months''.

       (ii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``15th'' and inserting ``last''.
       (iii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``such 15th day'' and inserting ``the last day of 
     the 3d month thereof''.
       (3) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--
       (A) Section 170(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (B) Section 563 of such Code is amended by striking ``third 
     month'' each place it appears and inserting ``4th month''.
       (C) Section 1354(d)(1)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``3d month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (D) Subsection (a) and (c) of section 6167 of such Code are 
     each amended by striking ``third month'' and inserting ``4th 
     month''.
       (E) Section 6425(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``third month'' and inserting ``4th month''.
       (F) Section 6655 of such Code is amended--
       (i) by striking ``3rd month'' each place it appears in 
     subsections (b)(2)(A), (g)(3), and (h)(1) and inserting ``4th 
     month'', and
       (ii) in subsection (g)(4), by redesignating subparagraph 
     (E) as subparagraph (F) and by

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     inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(E) Subsection (b)(2)(A) shall be applied by substituting 
     `the last day of the 3rd month' for `the 15th day of the 4th 
     month'.''.
       (4) Effective dates.--
       (A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     paragraph, the amendments made by this subsection shall apply 
     to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (B) Conforming amendments relating to s corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (2)(B) shall apply with respect 
     to elections for taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2015.
       (C) Conforming amendments relating to c corporations.--The 
     amendments made by paragraph (3) shall apply to taxable years 
     beginning after December 31, 2015.
       (5) Special rule for certain c corporation in 2025.--In the 
     case of a taxable year of a C Corporation ending on June 30, 
     2025, section 6072(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     shall be applied by substituting ``third month'' for ``fourth 
     month''.
       (b) Modification of Due Dates by Regulation.--In the case 
     of returns for any taxable period beginning after December 
     31, 2015, the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's 
     delegate shall modify appropriate regulations to provide as 
     follows:
       (1) The maximum extension for the returns of partnerships 
     filing Form 1065 shall be a 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (2) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts and 
     estates filing Form 1041 shall be a 5\1/2\-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (3) The maximum extension for the returns of employee 
     benefit plans filing Form 5500 shall be an automatic 3\1/2\-
     month period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (4) The maximum extension for the Forms 990 (series) 
     returns of organizations exempt from income tax shall be an 
     automatic 6-month period beginning on the due date for filing 
     the return (without regard to any extensions).
       (5) The maximum extension for the returns of organizations 
     exempt from income tax that are required to file Form 4720 
     returns of excise taxes shall be an automatic 6-month period 
     beginning on the due date for filing the return (without 
     regard to any extensions).
       (6) The maximum extension for the returns of trusts 
     required to file Form 5227 shall be an automatic 6-month 
     period beginning on the due date for filing the return 
     (without regard to any extensions).
       (7) The maximum extension for filing Form 6069, Return of 
     Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit 
     Trust Under Section 4953 and Computation of Section 192 
     Deduction, shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (8) The maximum extension for a taxpayer required to file 
     Form 8870 shall be an automatic 6-month period beginning on 
     the due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (9) The due date of Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return 
     of a Foreign Trust with a United States Owner, shall be the 
     15th day of the 3rd month after the close of the trust's 
     taxable year, and the maximum extension shall be a 6-month 
     period beginning on such day.
       (10) The due date of FinCEN Form 114 (relating to Report of 
     Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) shall be April 15 with a 
     maximum extension for a 6-month period ending on October 15, 
     and with provision for an extension under rules similar to 
     the rules of 26 C.F.R. 1.6081-5. For any taxpayer required to 
     file such form for the first time, the Secretary of the 
     Treasury may waive any penalty for failure to timely request 
     or file an extension.
       (11) Taxpayers filing Form 3520, Annual Return to Report 
     Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain 
     Foreign Gifts, shall be allowed to extend the time for filing 
     such form separately from the income tax return of the 
     taxpayer, for an automatic 6-month period beginning on the 
     due date for filing the return (without regard to any 
     extensions).
       (c) Corporations Permitted Statutory Automatic 6-month 
     Extension of Income Tax Returns.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6081(b) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``3 months'' and 
     inserting ``6 months''.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after 
     December 31, 2015.
       (3) Special rule for certain c corporations in 2024.--In 
     the case of any taxable year of a C corporation ending on 
     December 31, 2024, subsections (a) and (b) of section 6081 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall each be applied to 
     returns of income taxes under subtitle A by substituting ``5 
     months'' for ``6 months''.

     SEC. 52106. REFORM OF RULES RELATING TO QUALIFIED TAX 
                   COLLECTION CONTRACTS.

       (a) Requirement to Collect Certain Inactive Tax Receivables 
     Under Qualified Tax Collection Contracts.--Section 6306 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating 
     subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), 
     respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(c) Collection of Inactive Tax Receivables.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, the Secretary shall enter into one or more qualified tax 
     collection contracts for the collection of all outstanding 
     inactive tax receivables.
       ``(2) Inactive tax receivables.--For purposes of this 
     section--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `inactive tax receivable' means 
     any tax receivable if--
       ``(i) at any time after assessment, the Internal Revenue 
     Service removes such receivable from the active inventory for 
     lack of resources or inability to locate the taxpayer,
       ``(ii) more than \1/3\ of the period of the applicable 
     statute of limitation has lapsed and such receivable has not 
     been assigned for collection to any employee of the Internal 
     Revenue Service, or
       ``(iii) in the case of a receivable which has been assigned 
     for collection, more than 365 days have passed without 
     interaction with the taxpayer or a third party for purposes 
     of furthering the collection of such receivable.
       ``(B) Tax receivable.--The term `tax receivable' means any 
     outstanding assessment which the Internal Revenue Service 
     includes in potentially collectible inventory.''.
       (b) Certain Tax Receivables Not Eligible for Collection 
     Under Qualified Tax Collection Contracts.--Section 6306 of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection 
     (a), is amended by redesignating subsections (d) through (g) 
     as subsections (e) through (h), respectively, and by 
     inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection:
       ``(d) Certain Tax Receivables Not Eligible for Collection 
     Under Qualified Tax Collections Contracts.--A tax receivable 
     shall not be eligible for collection pursuant to a qualified 
     tax collection contract if such receivable--
       ``(1) is subject to a pending or active offer-in-compromise 
     or installment agreement,
       ``(2) is classified as an innocent spouse case,
       ``(3) involves a taxpayer identified by the Secretary as 
     being--
       ``(A) deceased,
       ``(B) under the age of 18,
       ``(C) in a designated combat zone, or
       ``(D) a victim of tax-related identity theft,
       ``(4) is currently under examination, litigation, criminal 
     investigation, or levy, or
       ``(5) is currently subject to a proper exercise of a right 
     of appeal under this title.''.
       (c) Contracting Priority.--Section 6306 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by the preceding provisions 
     of this section, is amended by redesignating subsection (h) 
     as subsection (i) and by inserting after subsection (g) the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(h) Contracting Priority.--In contracting for the 
     services of any person under this section, the Secretary 
     shall utilize private collection contractors and debt 
     collection centers on the schedule required under section 
     3711(g) of title 31, United States Code, including the 
     technology and communications infrastructure established 
     therein, to the extent such private collection contractors 
     and debt collection centers are appropriate to carry out the 
     purposes of this section.''.
       (d) Disclosure of Return Information.--Section 6103(k) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the 
     end the following new paragraph:
       ``(11) Qualified tax collection contractors.--Persons 
     providing services pursuant to a qualified tax collection 
     contract under section 6306 may, if speaking to a person who 
     has identified himself or herself as having the name of the 
     taxpayer to which a tax receivable (within the meaning of 
     such section) relates, identify themselves as contractors of 
     the Internal Revenue Service and disclose the business name 
     of the contractor, and the nature, subject, and reason for 
     the contact. Disclosures under this paragraph shall be made 
     only in such situations and under such conditions as have 
     been approved by the Secretary.''.
       (e) Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters.--
     Section 6306 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by the preceding provisions of this section, is amended by 
     redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j) and by 
     inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection:
       ``(i) Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster 
     Areas.--The Secretary may prescribe procedures under which a 
     taxpayer determined to be affected by a Federally declared 
     disaster (as defined by section 165(i)(5)) may request--
       ``(1) relief from immediate collection measures by 
     contractors under this section, and
       ``(2) a return of the inactive tax receivable to the 
     inventory of the Internal Revenue Service to be collected by 
     an employee thereof.''.
       (f) Report to Congress.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6306 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986, as amended by the preceding provisions of this 
     section, is

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     amended by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k) and 
     by inserting after subsection (i) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(j) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the 
     last day of each fiscal year (beginning with the first such 
     fiscal year ending after the date of the enactment of this 
     subsection), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the 
     Committee on Finance of the Senate a report with respect to 
     qualified tax collection contracts under this section which 
     shall include--
       ``(1) annually, with respect to such fiscal year--
       ``(A) the total number and amount of tax receivables 
     provided to each contractor for collection under this 
     section,
       ``(B) the total amounts collected (and amounts of 
     installment agreements entered into under subsection 
     (b)(1)(B)) with respect to each contractor and the collection 
     costs incurred (directly and indirectly) by the Internal 
     Revenue Service with respect to such amounts,
       ``(C) the impact of such contracts on the total number and 
     amount of unpaid assessments, and on the number and amount of 
     assessments collected by Internal Revenue Service personnel 
     after initial contact by a contractor,
       ``(D) the amount of fees retained by the Secretary under 
     subsection (e) and a description of the use of such funds, 
     and
       ``(E) a disclosure safeguard report in a form similar to 
     that required under section 6103(p)(5), and
       ``(2) biannually (beginning with the second report 
     submitted under this subsection)--
       ``(A) an independent evaluation of contractor performance, 
     and
       ``(B) a measurement plan that includes a comparison of the 
     best practices used by the private collectors to the 
     collection techniques used by the Internal Revenue Service 
     and mechanisms to identify and capture information on 
     successful collection techniques used by the contractors that 
     could be adopted by the Internal Revenue Service.''.
       (2) Repeal of existing reporting requirements with respect 
     to qualified tax collection contracts.--Section 881 of the 
     American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 is amended by striking 
     subsection (e).
       (g) Effective Dates.--
       (1) In general.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and 
     (b) shall apply to tax receivables identified by the 
     Secretary after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Contracting priority.--The Secretary shall begin 
     entering into contracts and agreements as described in the 
     amendment made by subsection (c) within 3 months after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
       (3) Disclosures.--The amendment made by subsection (d) 
     shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (4) Procedures; report to congress.--The amendments made by 
     subsections (e) and (f) shall take effect on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52107. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 6306 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as redesignated by section 
     52106, is amended by striking ``for collection enforcement 
     activities of the Internal Revenue Service'' in paragraph (2) 
     and inserting ``to fund the special compliance personnel 
     program account under section 6307''.
       (b) Special Compliance Personnel Program Account.--
     Subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``SEC. 6307. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL PROGRAM ACCOUNT.

       ``(a) Establishment of a Special Compliance Personnel 
     Program Account.--The Secretary shall establish an account 
     within the Department for carrying out a program consisting 
     of the hiring, training, and employment of special compliance 
     personnel, and shall transfer to such account from time to 
     time amounts retained by the Secretary under section 
     6306(e)(2).
       ``(b) Restrictions.--The program described in subsection 
     (a) shall be subject to the following restrictions:
       ``(1) No funds shall be transferred to such account except 
     as described in subsection (a).
       ``(2) No other funds from any other source shall be 
     expended for special compliance personnel employed under such 
     program, and no funds from such account shall be expended for 
     the hiring of any personnel other than special compliance 
     personnel.
       ``(3) Notwithstanding any other authority, the Secretary is 
     prohibited from spending funds out of such account for any 
     purpose other than for costs under such program associated 
     with the employment of special compliance personnel and the 
     retraining and reassignment of current noncollections 
     personnel as special compliance personnel, and to reimburse 
     the Internal Revenue Service or other government agencies for 
     the cost of administering qualified tax collection contracts 
     under section 6306.
       ``(c) Reporting.--Not later than March of each year, the 
     Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall submit a report to the 
     Committees on Finance and Appropriations of the Senate and 
     the Committees on Ways and Means and Appropriations of the 
     House of Representatives consisting of the following:
       ``(1) For the preceding fiscal year, all funds received in 
     the account established under subsection (a), administrative 
     and program costs for the program described in such 
     subsection, the number of special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the amount of revenue 
     actually collected by such personnel.
       ``(2) For the current fiscal year, all actual and estimated 
     funds received or to be received in the account, all actual 
     and estimated administrative and program costs, the number of 
     all actual and estimated special compliance personnel hired 
     and employed under the program, and the actual and estimated 
     revenue actually collected or to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(3) For the following fiscal year, an estimate of all 
     funds to be received in the account, all estimated 
     administrative and program costs, the estimated number of 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under the 
     program, and the estimated revenue to be collected by such 
     personnel.
       ``(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
       ``(1) Special compliance personnel.--The term `special 
     compliance personnel' means individuals employed by the 
     Internal Revenue Service as field function collection 
     officers or in a similar position, or employed to collect 
     taxes using the automated collection system or an equivalent 
     replacement system.
       ``(2) Program costs.--The term `program costs' means--
       ``(A) total salaries (including locality pay and bonuses), 
     benefits, and employment taxes for special compliance 
     personnel employed or trained under the program described in 
     subsection (a), and
       ``(B) direct overhead costs, salaries, benefits, and 
     employment taxes relating to support staff, rental payments, 
     office equipment and furniture, travel, data processing 
     services, vehicle costs, utilities, telecommunications, 
     postage, printing and reproduction, supplies and materials, 
     lands and structures, insurance claims, and indemnities for 
     special compliance personnel hired and employed under this 
     section.

     For purposes of subparagraph (B), the cost of management and 
     supervision of special compliance personnel shall be taken 
     into account as direct overhead costs to the extent such 
     costs, when included in total program costs under this 
     paragraph, do not represent more than 10 percent of such 
     total costs.''.
       (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for 
     subchapter A of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 6306 the following new item:

``Sec. 6307. Special compliance personnel program account.''.

       (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply to amounts collected and retained by the 
     Secretary after the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 52108. TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS TO RETIREE 
                   HEALTH ACCOUNTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 420(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and 
     inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
       (b) Conforming ERISA Amendments.--
       (1) Sections 101(e)(3), 403(c)(1), and 408(b)(13) of the 
     Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
     1021(e)(3), 1103(c)(1), 1108(b)(13)) are each amended by 
     striking ``MAP-21'' and inserting ``DRIVE Act''.
       (2) Section 408(b)(13) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(13)) 
     is amended by striking ``January 1, 2022'' and inserting 
     ``January 1, 2026''.

                     Subtitle B--Fees and Receipts

     SEC. 52201. EXTENSION OF DEPOSITS OF SECURITY SERVICE FEES IN 
                   THE GENERAL FUND.

       Section 44940(i)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(K) $1,750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 and 
     2025.''.

     SEC. 52202. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION OF FEES FOR CERTAIN 
                   CUSTOMS SERVICES.

       (a) In General.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus 
     Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(l) Adjustment of Fees for Inflation.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall 
     adjust the fees established under subsection (a), and the 
     limitations on such fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), 
     (8), and (9) of subsection (b), on October 1, 2015, and 
     annually thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of 
     the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for 
     the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price 
     Index for fiscal year 2014.
       ``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
     adjusting under paragraph (1) the amount of the fees 
     established under subsection (a), and the limitations on such 
     fees under paragraphs (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), and (9) of 
     subsection (b), the Secretary--
       ``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
     Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
       ``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 percent.

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       ``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
     subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the 
     Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the 
     Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.
       (b) Deposits Into Customs User Fee Account.--Section 
     13031(f) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation 
     Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``all fees collected under subsection (a)'' 
     and inserting ``the amount of fees collected under subsection 
     (a) (determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l))''; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)(A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i)--
       (A) by striking ``fees collected'' and inserting ``amount 
     of fees collected''; and
       (B) by striking ``), each appropriation'' and inserting ``, 
     and determined without regard to any adjustment made under 
     subsection (l)), each appropriation''.
       (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 13031 of the 
     Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 
     U.S.C. 58c), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is 
     further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment under subsection 
     (l))'' after ``following fees''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (C) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (D) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``in fees'';
       (E) in paragraph (8)(A)--
       (i) in clause (i), by inserting ``or (l)'' after 
     ``subsection (a)(9)(B)''; and
       (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``(subject to adjustment 
     under subsection (l))'' after ``$3''; and
       (F) in paragraph (9)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)--

       (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and 
     subject to adjustment under subsection (l)'' after ``Tariff 
     Act of 1930''; and
       (II) in clause (ii)(I), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''; 
     and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ``(subject to 
     adjustment under subsection (l))'' after ``bill of lading''.

     SEC. 52203. DIVIDENDS AND SURPLUS FUNDS OF RESERVE BANKS.

       Section 7(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 
     289(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``6 percent'' and 
     inserting ``6 percent (1.5 percent in the case of a 
     stockholder having total consolidated assets of more than 
     $1,000,000,000 (determined as of September 30 of the 
     preceding fiscal year))''.

     SEC. 52204. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN AND SALE.

       (a) Drawdown and Sale.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy 
     Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), except as 
     provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall 
     drawdown and sell from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve--
       (A) 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2018;
       (B) 5,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2019;
       (C) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2020;
       (D) 8,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 2021;
       (E) 10,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2022;
       (F) 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2023;
       (G) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2024; and
       (H) 25,000,000 barrels of crude oil during fiscal year 
     2025.
       (2) Deposit of amounts received from sale.--Amounts 
     received from a sale under paragraph (1) shall be deposited 
     in the general fund of the Treasury during the fiscal year in 
     which the sale occurs.
       (b) Emergency Protection.--In any 1 fiscal year described 
     in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Energy shall not 
     drawdown and sell crude oil under this section in quantities 
     that would result in a Strategic Petroleum Reserve that 
     contains an inventory of petroleum products representing 
     fewer than 90 days of emergency reserves, based on the 
     average daily level of net imports of crude oil and petroleum 
     products in the calendar year preceding that fiscal year.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2506. Mr. BOOZMAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At end of subtitle A of title I, add the following:

     SEC. 11030. INCREASED FEDERAL SHARE FOR INNOVATIVE 
                   ENGINEERING OR DESIGN APPROACHES.

       Section 120(c)(3) of title 23, United States Code (as 
     amended by section 11003(b)(2) and section 11028), is amended 
     in subparagraph (B)--
       (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (2) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; or''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(vi) contracts for engineering and design services, as 
     described in section 112(b)(2).''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2507. Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. Cotton) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CERTAIN 
                   PROJECTS.

       Section 1222 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
     16421) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (g) as 
     subsections (f) through (i), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Prohibition on Eminent Domain.--Notwithstanding any 
     other provision of law (including regulations), the 
     Secretary, SWPA, and WAPA may not carry out any Project under 
     this section through the use of eminent domain, unless the 
     use of eminent domain is explicitly authorized by--
       ``(1) the Governor and the head of each applicable public 
     utility commission or public service commission of the 
     affected State; and
       ``(2) the head of the governing body of each Indian tribe 
     the land of which would be affected.
       ``(e) Siting Requirement.--To the maximum extent 
     practicable, a Project carried out under this section shall 
     be sited on--
       ``(1) an existing Federal right-of-way; or
       ``(2) Federal land managed by--
       ``(A) the Bureau of Land Management;
       ``(B) the Forest Service;
       ``(C) the Bureau of Reclamation; or
       ``(D) the Corps of Engineers.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2508. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end, insert the following:
       This Act shall become effective 1 day after enactment of 
     this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2509. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end, insert the following:
       This Act shall become effective 1 day after enactment of 
     this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2510. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end, insert the following:
       This Act shall become effective 1 day after enactment of 
     this Act.

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                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2511. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, strike ``1'' and insert ``2''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2512. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, strike ``1'' and insert ``2''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2513. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, strike ``2'' and insert ``3''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2514. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, strike ``2'' and insert ``3''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2515. Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mr. Menendez) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 870, line 17, strike ``10 percent'' and insert ``25 
     percent''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2516. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 818, strike lines 13 through 15 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(D) reimburse planning and design expenses relating to 
     projects described in subparagraph (A) or (C); or
       ``(E) finance economic development, including commercial 
     and residential development, and related infrastructure and 
     activities, that--
       ``(i) incorporates private investment;
       ``(ii) is physically or functionally related to a passenger 
     rail station or multimodal station that includes rail 
     service;
       ``(iii) has a high probability of the applicant commencing 
     the contracting process for construction not later than 90 
     days after the date on which the direct loan or loan 
     guarantee is obligated for the project under this title; and
       ``(iv) has a high probability of reducing the need for 
     financial assistance under any other Federal program for the 
     relevant passenger rail station or service by increasing 
     ridership, tenant lease payments, or other activities that 
     generate revenue exceeding costs.''.
       On page 823, line 11, strike ``(4)'' and insert the 
     following:
       ``(4) Use of other federal funds.--Notwithstanding any 
     other provision of law, an applicant may use grants under 
     chapter 244 of title 49, United States Code, to pay any 
     charge under this subsection.
       ``(5)
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2517. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 662, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:

     SEC. 35215. PASSENGER TRAIN PERFORMANCE.

       (a) On-Time Performance Incentive Payments.--Section 207(c) 
     of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (49 
     U.S.C. 24101 note; division B of Public Law 110-432) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``To the extent practicable'' and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(2) In general.--To the extent practicable''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Quality of service payments.--Except as provided in 
     paragraph (1), Amtrak shall make a payment to a host railroad 
     for quality of service for an individual route only if host-
     responsible minutes of delay on that route on that host 
     railroad do not exceed 900 minutes per 10,000 Amtrak train-
     miles during a month, as calculated by Amtrak in accordance 
     with its delay reporting procedures.
       ``(3) Temporary higher delay limits.--Amtrak and a host 
     railroad may agree in advance in writing to a temporary 
     higher delay limit than that specified under paragraph (2) 
     for a specific route for a specific time period for a 
     specific purpose, such as scheduled major maintenance of way 
     work.''.
       (b) Investigation; Fines and Damages; Temporary 
     Injunctions.--Section 24308(f) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by striking ``2 consecutive calendar quarters'' each 
     place such phrase appears and inserting ``4 consecutive 
     calendar quarters''; and
       (B) by striking ``may initiate'' and inserting ``shall 
     initiate'';
       (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(2) Problems caused by host rail carrier.--If the Board 
     determines that delays or failures to achieve minimum 
     standards investigated under paragraph (1) are attributable 
     to a rail carrier's failure to provide preference to Amtrak 
     over freight transportation in accordance with subsection 
     (c), the Board shall award damages and other relief against 
     the host rail carrier pursuant to paragraph (3).
       ``(3) Damages and relief.--In awarding damages and 
     prescribing other relief under this paragraph, the Board 
     shall--
       ``(A) award damages sufficient to make Amtrak whole for the 
     financial loss it suffers as a result of host rail carrier 
     delays or failure to achieve minimum standards; and
       ``(B) award additional relief in an amount sufficient to 
     deter future actions, which may reasonably be expected to be 
     likely to result in delays to Amtrak on the route involved, 
     but in no event less than $10,000 per day during which the 
     host rail failed to provide preference to Amtrak over freight 
     transportation in accordance with subsection (c).''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Judicial relief.--Upon the initiation of an 
     investigation under paragraph (1), the General Counsel of the 
     Board may petition an appropriate United States district 
     court for appropriate temporary relief or a restraining 
     order. Upon the receipt of any such petition, the court shall 
     notify the person against whom the relief is sought of such 
     petition and is authorized to grant to the Board such 
     temporary relief or restraining order as the court finds just 
     and proper while the Board conducts an investigation in 
     accordance with under paragraph (1).''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2518. Mr. KIRK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care

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Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 14, line 11, strike ``$300,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$295,000,000''.
       Beginning on page 817, strike line 13 and all that follows 
     through page 818, line 15, and insert the following:

     SEC. 35603. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.

       Section 502(a) of the Railroad Revitalization and 
     Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``one railroad; and'' and 
     inserting ``1 of the entities described in paragraph (1), 
     (2), (3), (4), (6), or (7);'' and
       (2) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:
       ``(6) solely for the purpose of constructing a rail 
     connection between a plant or facility and a rail carrier, 
     limited option freight shippers that own or operate a plant 
     or other facility;
       ``(7) any obligor, as designated by an entity otherwise 
     eligible to receive a direct loan or loan guarantee under 
     this section, including a special purpose entity receiving 
     user fees or other payments or revenues from dedicated 
     sources for debt service and maintenance of the equipment or 
     facilities to be acquired or improved; and
       ``(8) a public-private or private partnership between at 
     least 1 other entity listed in any of paragraphs (1) through 
     (7) and a consortium that specializes in real estate 
     development.''.

     SEC. 35604. ELIGIBLE PURPOSES.

       Section 502(b)(1) of the Railroad Revitalization and 
     Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(b)(1)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, and costs related 
     to these activities, including preconstruction costs'' after 
     ``shops'';
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``subparagraph (A); 
     or'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (C);'';
       (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting a semicolon; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) reimburse planning and design expenses relating to 
     projects described in subparagraph (A) or (C); or
       ``(E) finance economic development, including commercial 
     and residential development, and related infrastructure and 
     activities, that--
       ``(i) incorporates private investment;
       ``(ii) is physically or functionally related to a passenger 
     rail station or multimodal station that includes rail 
     service;
       ``(iii) has a high probability of the applicant commencing 
     the contracting process for construction not later than 90 
     days after the date on which the direct loan or loan 
     guarantee is obligated for the project under this title; and
       ``(iv) has a high probability of reducing the need for 
     financial assistance under any other Federal program for the 
     relevant passenger rail station or service by increasing 
     ridership, tenant lease payments, or other activities that 
     generate revenue exceeding costs.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2519. Mr. KIRK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 332, line 23, strike ``$100,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$95,000,000''.
       Beginning on page 817, strike line 13 and all that follows 
     through page 818, line 15, and insert the following:

     SEC. 35603. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.

       Section 502(a) of the Railroad Revitalization and 
     Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``one railroad; and'' and 
     inserting ``1 of the entities described in paragraph (1), 
     (2), (3), (4), (6), or (7);'' and
       (2) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:
       ``(6) solely for the purpose of constructing a rail 
     connection between a plant or facility and a rail carrier, 
     limited option freight shippers that own or operate a plant 
     or other facility;
       ``(7) any obligor, as designated by an entity otherwise 
     eligible to receive a direct loan or loan guarantee under 
     this section, including a special purpose entity receiving 
     user fees or other payments or revenues from dedicated 
     sources for debt service and maintenance of the equipment or 
     facilities to be acquired or improved; and
       ``(8) a public-private or private partnership between at 
     least 1 other entity listed in any of paragraphs (1) through 
     (7) and a consortium that specializes in real estate 
     development.''.

     SEC. 35604. ELIGIBLE PURPOSES.

       Section 502(b)(1) of the Railroad Revitalization and 
     Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(b)(1)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, and costs related 
     to these activities, including preconstruction costs'' after 
     ``shops'';
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``subparagraph (A); 
     or'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (C);'';
       (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting a semicolon; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(D) reimburse planning and design expenses relating to 
     projects described in subparagraph (A) or (C); or
       ``(E) finance economic development, including commercial 
     and residential development, and related infrastructure and 
     activities, that--
       ``(i) incorporates private investment;
       ``(ii) is physically or functionally related to a passenger 
     rail station or multimodal station that includes rail 
     service;
       ``(iii) has a high probability of the applicant commencing 
     the contracting process for construction not later than 90 
     days after the date on which the direct loan or loan 
     guarantee is obligated for the project under this title; and
       ``(iv) has a high probability of reducing the need for 
     financial assistance under any other Federal program for the 
     relevant passenger rail station or service by increasing 
     ridership, tenant lease payments, or other activities that 
     generate revenue exceeding costs.''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2520. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle A of title XXXI of division C, add 
     the following:

     SEC. 31108. AUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS FOR POSITIVE TRAIN 
                   CONTROL.

       (a) Authorization of appropriations.--There shall be 
     available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust 
     Fund to carry out this section $250,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal 2016 and 2017 to assist in financing the installation 
     of positive train control systems.
       (b) Programs.--The amounts made available under subsection 
     (a) of this section may be used to assist in financing the 
     installation of positive train control systems through--
       (1) grants made under the rail safety technology grants 
     program under section 20158 of title 49, United States Code;
       (2) grants made under the consolidated rail infrastructure 
     and safety investments program under section 24408 of title 
     49, United States Code; and
       (3) funding the cost of direct loans and loan guarantees 
     under sections 502 through 504 of the Railroad Revitalization 
     and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).
       (c) Eligible Recipients.--The amounts made available under 
     subsection (a) of this section may be used only to assist a 
     designated recipient (as defined under section 5302 of title 
     49, United States Code) through the programs described in 
     subsection (b).
       (d) Project management oversight.--The Secretary may 
     withhold up to 1 percent from the amounts made available 
     under subsection (a) of this section for the costs of project 
     management oversight of grants authorized under that 
     subsection.
       (e) Savings clause.--Nothing in this section may be 
     construed as authorizing the amounts appropriated under 
     subsection (a) to be used for any purpose other than 
     financing the installation of positive train control systems.
       (f) Sunset.--This section shall remain in effect until 
     September 30, 2017.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2521. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. _____. EXTENSION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF RESEARCH CREDIT.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 41 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the research 
     credit determined under this section for the taxable year 
     shall be an amount equal to the sum of--

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       ``(1) 20 percent of so much of the qualified research 
     expenses for the taxable year as exceeds 50 percent of the 
     average qualified research expenses for the 3 taxable years 
     preceding the taxable year for which the credit is being 
     determined,
       ``(2) 20 percent of so much of the basic research payments 
     for the taxable year as exceeds 50 percent of the average 
     basic research payments for the 3 taxable years preceding the 
     taxable year for which the credit is being determined, plus
       ``(3) 20 percent of the amounts paid or incurred by the 
     taxpayer in carrying on any trade or business of the taxpayer 
     during the taxable year (including as contributions) to an 
     energy research consortium for energy research.''.
       (b) Special Rules and Termination of Base Amount 
     Calculation.--
       (1) In general.--Subsection (c) of section 41 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(c) Special Rules.--
       ``(1) Special rule in case of no qualified research 
     expenses in any of 3 preceding taxable years.--In the case of 
     a taxpayer that has no qualified research expenses in any one 
     of the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which 
     the credit is being determined--
       ``(A) the amount of the credit under this section for such 
     taxable year relating to qualified research expenses shall be 
     determined under this paragraph and not under subsection 
     (a)(1), and
       ``(B) such credit shall be equal to 10 percent of the 
     qualified research expenses for the taxable year.
       ``(2) Special rule in case of no basic research payments in 
     any of 3 preceding taxable years.--In the case of a taxpayer 
     that has no basic research payments in any one of the 3 
     taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the credit 
     is being determined--
       ``(A) the credit under this section for such taxable year 
     relating to basic research payments shall be determined under 
     this paragraph and not under subsection (a)(2), and
       ``(B) such credit shall be equal to 10 percent of the basic 
     research payments for the taxable year.
       ``(3) Consistent treatment of expenses.--
       ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding whether the period for 
     filing a claim for credit or refund has expired for any 
     taxable year taken into account in determining the average 
     qualified research expenses or average basic research 
     payments for purposes of subsection (a), the qualified 
     research expenses and basic research payments taken into 
     account in determining such averages shall be determined on a 
     basis consistent with the determination of qualified research 
     expenses and basic research payments, respectively, for the 
     credit year.
       ``(B) Prevention of distortions.--The Secretary may 
     prescribe regulations to prevent distortions in calculating a 
     taxpayer's qualified research expenses or basic research 
     payments caused by a change in accounting methods used by 
     such taxpayer between the current year and a year taken into 
     account in determining the average qualified research 
     expenses or average basic research payments for purposes of 
     subsection (a).''.
       (2) Simplification of basic research payments 
     calculation.--Subsection (e) of section 41 of such Code is 
     amended--
       (A) by striking all that precedes paragraph (6) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(e) Basic Research Payments.--For purposes of this 
     section--
       ``(1) In general.--The term `basic research payment' means, 
     with respect to any taxable year, any amount paid in cash 
     during such taxable year by a corporation to any qualified 
     organization for basic research but only if--
       ``(A) such payment is pursuant to a written agreement 
     between such corporation and such qualified organization, and
       ``(B) such basic research is to be performed by such 
     qualified organization.
       ``(2) Exception to requirement that research be performed 
     by the organization.--In the case of a qualified organization 
     described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (3), 
     subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) shall not apply.'',
       (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs 
     (3) and (4), respectively, and
       (C) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking 
     subparagraphs (B) and (C) and by redesignating subparagraphs 
     (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.
       (3) Inclusion of qualified research expenses of an acquired 
     person.--
       (A) Partial inclusion of pre-acquisition expenditures.--
     Subparagraph (A) of section 41(f)(3) of such Code is amended 
     to read as follows:
       ``(A) Acquisitions.--
       ``(i) In general.--If a person acquires the major portion 
     of a trade or business of another person (hereinafter in this 
     paragraph referred to as the `predecessor') or the major 
     portion of a separate unit of a trade or business of a 
     predecessor, then the amount of qualified research expenses 
     or basic research payments paid or incurred by the acquiring 
     person during the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year 
     in which the credit under this section is determined shall be 
     increased by--

       ``(I) for purposes of applying this section for the taxable 
     year in which such acquisition is made, the amount determined 
     under clause (ii), and
       ``(II) for purposes of applying this section for any 
     taxable year after the taxable year in which such acquisition 
     is made, so much of the qualified research expenses or basic 
     research payments paid or incurred by the predecessor with 
     respect to the acquired trade or business during the portion 
     of the measurement period that is part of the 3-taxable-year 
     period preceding the taxable year for which the credit is 
     determined as is attributable to the portion of such trade or 
     business or separate unit acquired by such person.

       ``(ii) Amount determined.--The amount determined under this 
     clause is the amount equal to the product of--

       ``(I) so much of the qualified research expenses or basic 
     research payments paid or incurred by the predecessor with 
     respect to the acquired trade or business during the 3 
     taxable years before the taxable year in which the 
     acquisition is made as is attributable to the portion of such 
     trade or business or separate unit acquired by the acquiring 
     person, and
       ``(II) the number of months in the period beginning on the 
     date of the acquisition and ending on the last day of the 
     taxable year in which the acquisition is made,

     divided by 12.
       ``(iii) Special rules for coordinating taxable years.--In 
     the case of an acquiring person and a predecessor whose 
     taxable years do not begin on the same date--

       ``(I) each reference to a taxable year in clauses (i) and 
     (ii) shall refer to the appropriate taxable year of the 
     acquiring person,
       ``(II) the qualified research expenses or basic research 
     payments paid or incurred by the predecessor during each 
     taxable year of the predecessor any portion of which is part 
     of the measurement period shall be allocated equally among 
     the months of such taxable year, and
       ``(III) the amount of such qualified research expenses or 
     basic research payments taken into account under clauses (i) 
     and (ii) with respect to a taxable year of the acquiring 
     person shall be equal to the total of the expenses 
     attributable under subclause (II) to the months occurring 
     during such taxable year.

       ``(iv) Measurement period.--For purposes of this 
     subparagraph, the term `measurement period' means the taxable 
     year of the acquiring person in which the acquisition is made 
     and the 3 taxable years of the acquiring person preceding 
     such taxable year.
       ``(v) Separation of expenditures.--This subparagraph shall 
     be applied separately with respect to qualified research 
     expenses and basic research payments.''.
       (B) Expenses of a predecessor.--Subparagraph (B) of section 
     41(f)(3) of such Code is amended to read as follows:
       ``(B) Dispositions.--If the predecessor furnished to the 
     acquiring person such information as is necessary for the 
     application of subparagraph (A), then, for purposes of 
     applying this section for any taxable year ending after such 
     disposition, the amount of qualified research expenses or 
     basic research payments paid or incurred by the predecessor 
     during the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year shall 
     be reduced--
       ``(i) in the case of the taxable year in which such 
     disposition is made, by an amount equal to the product of--

       ``(I) the amount of qualified research expenses or basic 
     research payments paid or incurred during such 3 taxable 
     years with respect to the acquired business, and
       ``(II) the number of days in the period beginning on the 
     date of acquisition (as determined for purposes of 
     subparagraph (A)(ii)(II)) and ending on the last day of the 
     taxable year of the predecessor in which the disposition is 
     made,

     divided by the number of days in the taxable year of the 
     predecessor, and
       ``(ii) in the case of any taxable year ending after the 
     taxable year in which such disposition is made, the amount 
     described in clause (i)(I).

     This subparagraph shall be applied separately with respect to 
     qualified research expenses and basic research payments.''.
       (C) Conforming amendments.--
       (i) Paragraph (3) of section 41(f) of such Code is amended 
     by striking subparagraph (C).
       (ii) Paragraph (4) of section 41(f) of such Code is amended 
     by striking ``gross receipts'' and inserting ``basic research 
     payments''.
       (c) Permanent Extension.--
       (1) Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
     amended by striking subsection (h).
       (2) Paragraph (1) of section 45C(b) of such Code is amended 
     by striking subparagraph (D).
       (d) Cross-references.--
       (1) Paragraph (2) of section 45C(c) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (A) by striking ``base period research expenses'' and 
     inserting ``average qualified research expenses'', and
       (B) by striking ``base period research expenses'' in the 
     heading and inserting ``average qualified research 
     expenses''.
       (2) Subsection (c) of section 280C of such Code is 
     amended--

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       (A) by striking ``basic research expenses (as defined in 
     section 41(e)(2))'' in paragraph (1) and inserting ``basic 
     research payments (as defined in section 41(e)(1))'', and
       (B) by striking ``basic research expenses'' in paragraph 
     (2)(B) and inserting ``basic research payments''.
       (e) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax in Case 
     of Eligible Small Business.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating 
     clauses (ii) through (ix) as clauses (iii) through (x), 
     respectively, and by inserting after clause (i) the following 
     new clause:
       ``(ii) the credit determined under section 41 for the 
     taxable year with respect to an eligible small business (as 
     defined in paragraph (5)(C), after application of rules 
     similar to the rules of paragraph (5)(D)),''.
       (f) Technical Corrections.--Section 409 of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``, as in effect before the enactment of 
     the Tax Reform Act of 1986)'' after ``section 41(c)(1)(B)'' 
     in subsection (b)(1)(A),
       (2) by inserting ``, as in effect before the enactment of 
     the Tax Reform Act of 1986'' after ``relating to the employee 
     stock ownership credit'' in subsection (b)(4),
       (3) by inserting ``(as in effect before the enactment of 
     the Tax Reform Act of 1986)'' after ``section 41(c)(1)(B)'' 
     in subsection (i)(1)(A), and
       (4) by striking ``, or subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 
     48(n)(1)'' in subsection (m) and inserting ``(as in effect 
     before the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986)''.
       (g) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and 
     (3), the amendments made by this section shall apply to 
     taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
       (2) Permanent extension.--The amendments made by subsection 
     (c) shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 
     31, 2014.
       (3) Technical corrections.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (f) shall take effect on the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. _____. RULE ALLOWING CERTAIN TAX-FREE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 
                   INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE 
                   PURPOSES MADE PERMANENT.

       (a) In General.--Section 408(d)(8) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (F).
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning 
     after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE DEDUCTION 
                   FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD INVENTORY.

       (a) Permanent Extension.--Section 170(e)(3)(C) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause 
     (iv).
       (b) Increase in Limitation.--Section 170(e)(3)(C) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), 
     is amended by striking clause (ii), by redesignating clause 
     (iii) as clause (iv), and by inserting after clause (i) the 
     following new clauses:
       ``(ii) Limitation.--The aggregate amount of such 
     contributions for any taxable year which may be taken into 
     account under this section shall not exceed--

       ``(I) in the case of any taxpayer other than a C 
     corporation, 15 percent of the taxpayer's aggregate net 
     income for such taxable year from all trades or businesses 
     from which such contributions were made for such year, 
     computed without regard to this section, and
       ``(II) in the case of a C corporation, 15 percent of 
     taxable income (as defined in subsection (b)(2)(D)).

       ``(iii) Rules related to limitation.--

       ``(I) Carryover.--If such aggregate amount exceeds the 
     limitation imposed under clause (ii), such excess shall be 
     treated (in a manner consistent with the rules of subsection 
     (d)) as a charitable contribution described in clause (i) in 
     each of the 5 succeeding taxable years in order of time.
       ``(II) Coordination with overall corporate limitation.--In 
     the case of any charitable contribution allowable under 
     clause (ii)(II), subsection (b)(2)(A) shall not apply to such 
     contribution, but the limitation imposed by such subsection 
     shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount 
     of such contributions. For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(B), 
     such contributions shall be treated as allowable under 
     subsection (b)(2)(A).''.

       (c) Determination of Basis for Certain Taxpayers.--Section 
     170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by subsections (a) and (b), is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new clause:
       ``(v) Determination of basis for certain taxpayers.--If a 
     taxpayer--

       ``(I) does not account for inventories under section 471, 
     and
       ``(II) is not required to capitalize indirect costs under 
     section 263A,

     the taxpayer may elect, solely for purposes of subparagraph 
     (B), to treat the basis of any apparently wholesome food as 
     being equal to 25 percent of the fair market value of such 
     food.''.
       (d) Determination of Fair Market Value.--Section 
     170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by subsections (a), (b), and (c), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following new clause:
       ``(vi) Determination of fair market value.--In the case of 
     any such contribution of apparently wholesome food which 
     cannot or will not be sold solely by reason of internal 
     standards of the taxpayer, lack of market, or similar 
     circumstances, or by reason of being produced by the taxpayer 
     exclusively for the purposes of transferring the food to an 
     organization described in subparagraph (A), the fair market 
     value of such contribution shall be determined--

       ``(I) without regard to such internal standards, such lack 
     of market, such circumstances, or such exclusive purpose, and
       ``(II) by taking into account the price at which the same 
     or substantially the same food items (as to both type and 
     quality) are sold by the taxpayer at the time of the 
     contribution (or, if not so sold at such time, in the recent 
     past).''.

       (e) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply 
     to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
       (2) Limitation; applicability to c corporations.--The 
     amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to 
     contributions made in taxable years ending after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. _____. SPECIAL RULE FOR QUALIFIED CONSERVATION 
                   CONTRIBUTIONS MADE PERMANENT.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Individuals.--Subparagraph (E) of section 170(b)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to contributions 
     of qualified conservation contributions) is amended by 
     striking clause (vi).
       (2) Corporations.--Subparagraph (B) of section 170(b)(2) of 
     such Code (relating to qualified conservation contributions) 
     is amended by striking clause (iii).
       (b) Contributions of Capital Gain Real Property Made for 
     Conservation Purposes by Native Corporations.--
       (1) In general.--Section 170(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as 
     subparagraph (D), and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the 
     following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) Qualified conservation contributions by certain 
     native corporations.--
       ``(i) In general.--Any qualified conservation contribution 
     (as defined in subsection (h)(1)) which--

       ``(I) is made by a Native Corporation, and
       ``(II) is a contribution of property which was land 
     conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act,

     shall be allowed to the extent that the aggregate amount of 
     such contributions does not exceed the excess of the 
     taxpayer's taxable income over the amount of charitable 
     contributions allowable under subparagraph (A).
       ``(ii) Carryover.--If the aggregate amount of contributions 
     described in clause (i) exceeds the limitation of clause (i), 
     such excess shall be treated (in a manner consistent with the 
     rules of subsection (d)(2)) as a charitable contribution to 
     which clause (i) applies in each of the 15 succeeding taxable 
     years in order of time.
       ``(iii) Native corporation.--For purposes of this 
     subparagraph, the term `Native Corporation' has the meaning 
     given such term by section 3(m) of the Alaska Native Claims 
     Settlement Act.''.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Section 170(b)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``subparagraph (B) applies'' and inserting 
     ``subparagraph (B) or (C) applies''.
       (B) Section 170(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``15 succeeding years'' and inserting ``15 
     succeeding taxable years''.
       (3) Valid existing rights preserved.--Nothing in this 
     subsection (or any amendment made by this subsection) shall 
     be construed to modify the existing property rights validly 
     conveyed to Native Corporations (within the meaning of 
     section 3(m) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) 
     under such Act.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning 
     after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. EXPENSING CERTAIN DEPRECIABLE BUSINESS ASSETS FOR 
                   SMALL BUSINESS.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Dollar limitation.--Section 179(b)(1) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``shall not 
     exceed--'' and all that follows and inserting ``shall not 
     exceed $500,000.''.
       (2) Reduction in limitation.--Section 179(b)(2) of such 
     Code is amended by striking ``exceeds--'' and all that 
     follows and inserting ``exceeds $2,000,000.''.
       (b) Computer Software.--Section 179(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``, to 
     which section 167 applies, and which is placed in service in 
     a taxable year beginning after 2002 and before 2015'' and 
     inserting ``and to which section 167 applies''.
       (c) Election.--Section 179(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``may not be revoked'' and all that follows 
     through ``and before 2015''; and

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       (2) by striking ``irrevocable'' in the heading thereof.
       (d) Air Conditioning and Heating Units.--Section 179(d)(1) 
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     ``and shall not include air conditioning or heating units''.
       (e) Qualified Real Property.--Section 179(f) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``beginning after 2009 and before 2015'' in 
     paragraph (1); and
       (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4).
       (f) Inflation Adjustment.--Section 179(b) of the Internal 
     Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new paragraph:
       ``(6) Inflation adjustment.--
       ``(A) In general.--In the case of any taxable year 
     beginning after 2015, the dollar amounts in paragraphs (1) 
     and (2) shall each be increased by an amount equal to--
       ``(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by
       ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under 
     section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable 
     year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2014' 
     for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph (B) thereof.
       ``(B) Rounding.--The amount of any increase under 
     subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of 
     $10,000.''.
       (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2014.

     SEC. _____. REDUCED RECOGNITION PERIOD FOR BUILT-IN GAINS OF 
                   S CORPORATIONS MADE PERMANENT.

       (a) In General.--Paragraph (7) of section 1374(d) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
       ``(7) Recognition period.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `recognition period' means the 
     5-year period beginning with the first day of the first 
     taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation. 
     For purposes of applying this section to any amount 
     includible in income by reason of distributions to 
     shareholders pursuant to section 593(e), the preceding 
     sentence shall be applied without regard to the phrase `5-
     year'.
       ``(B) Installment sales.--If an S corporation sells an 
     asset and reports the income from the sale using the 
     installment method under section 453, the treatment of all 
     payments received shall be governed by the provisions of this 
     paragraph applicable to the taxable year in which such sale 
     was made.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2014.

     SEC. _____. PERMANENT RULE REGARDING BASIS ADJUSTMENT TO 
                   STOCK OF S CORPORATIONS MAKING CHARITABLE 
                   CONTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY.

       (a) In General.--Section 1367(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking the last sentence.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning 
     after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF DEDUCTION OF STATE AND 
                   LOCAL GENERAL SALES TAXES.

       (a) In General.--Section 164(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (I).
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2014.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2522. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans 
Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. _____. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE DEDUCTION 
                   FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD INVENTORY.

       (a) Permanent Extension.--Section 170(e)(3)(C) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause 
     (iv).
       (b) Increase in Limitation.--Section 170(e)(3)(C) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), 
     is amended by striking clause (ii), by redesignating clause 
     (iii) as clause (iv), and by inserting after clause (i) the 
     following new clauses:
       ``(ii) Limitation.--The aggregate amount of such 
     contributions for any taxable year which may be taken into 
     account under this section shall not exceed--

       ``(I) in the case of any taxpayer other than a C 
     corporation, 15 percent of the taxpayer's aggregate net 
     income for such taxable year from all trades or businesses 
     from which such contributions were made for such year, 
     computed without regard to this section, and
       ``(II) in the case of a C corporation, 15 percent of 
     taxable income (as defined in subsection (b)(2)(D)).

       ``(iii) Rules related to limitation.--

       ``(I) Carryover.--If such aggregate amount exceeds the 
     limitation imposed under clause (ii), such excess shall be 
     treated (in a manner consistent with the rules of subsection 
     (d)) as a charitable contribution described in clause (i) in 
     each of the 5 succeeding years in order of time.
       ``(II) Coordination with overall corporate limitation.--In 
     the case of any charitable contribution allowable under 
     clause (ii)(II), subsection (b)(2)(A) shall not apply to such 
     contribution, but the limitation imposed by such subsection 
     shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount 
     of such contributions. For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(B), 
     such contributions shall be treated as allowable under 
     subsection (b)(2)(A).''.

       (c) Determination of Basis for Certain Taxpayers.--Section 
     170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by subsections (a) and (b), is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new clause:
       ``(v) Determination of basis for certain taxpayers.--If a 
     taxpayer--

       ``(I) does not account for inventories under section 471, 
     and
       ``(II) is not required to capitalize indirect costs under 
     section 263A,

     the taxpayer may elect, solely for purposes of subparagraph 
     (B), to treat the basis of any apparently wholesome food as 
     being equal to 25 percent of the fair market value of such 
     food.''.
       (d) Determination of Fair Market Value.--Section 
     170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
     by subsections (a), (b), and (c), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following new clause:
       ``(vi) Determination of fair market value.--In the case of 
     any such contribution of apparently wholesome food which 
     cannot or will not be sold solely by reason of internal 
     standards of the taxpayer, lack of market, or similar 
     circumstances, or by reason of being produced by the taxpayer 
     exclusively for the purposes of transferring the food to an 
     organization described in subparagraph (A), the fair market 
     value of such contribution shall be determined--

       ``(I) without regard to such internal standards, such lack 
     of market, such circumstances, or such exclusive purpose, and
       ``(II) by taking into account the price at which the same 
     or substantially the same food items (as to both type and 
     quality) are sold by the taxpayer at the time of the 
     contribution (or, if not so sold at such time, in the recent 
     past).''.

       (e) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
     subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply 
     to contributions made after December 31, 2014, in taxable 
     years ending after such date.
       (2) Limitation; applicability to c corporations.--The 
     amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to 
     contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 
     31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. RULE ALLOWING CERTAIN TAX-FREE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 
                   INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE 
                   PURPOSES MADE PERMANENT.

       (a) In General.--Section 408(d)(8) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (F).
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning 
     after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. SPECIAL RULE FOR QUALIFIED CONSERVATION 
                   CONTRIBUTIONS MODIFIED AND MADE PERMANENT.

       (a) Made Permanent.--
       (1) Individuals.--Subparagraph (E) of section 170(b)(1) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     clause (vi).
       (2) Corporations.--Subparagraph (B) of section 170(b)(2) of 
     such Code is amended by striking clause (iii).
       (b) Contributions of Capital Gain Real Property Made for 
     Conservation Purposes by Native Corporations.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 170(b) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating 
     subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D), and by inserting after 
     subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) Qualified conservation contributions by certain 
     native corporations.--
       ``(i) In general.--Any qualified conservation contribution 
     (as defined in subsection (h)(1)) which--

       ``(I) is made by a Native Corporation, and
       ``(II) is a contribution of property which was land 
     conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act,

     shall be allowed to the extent that the aggregate amount of 
     such contributions does not exceed the excess of the 
     taxpayer's taxable income over the amount of charitable 
     contributions allowable under subparagraph (A).
       ``(ii) Carryover.--If the aggregate amount of contributions 
     described in clause (i) exceeds the limitation of clause (i), 
     such excess shall be treated (in a manner consistent with the 
     rules of subsection (d)(2)) as a charitable contribution to 
     which clause (i) applies in each of the 15 succeeding years 
     in order of time.
       ``(iii) Native corporation.--For purposes of this 
     subparagraph, the term `Native Corporation' has the meaning 
     given such term by section 3(m) of the Alaska Native Claims 
     Settlement Act.''.

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       (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 170(b)(2)(A) of such 
     Code is amended by striking ``subparagraph (B) applies'' and 
     inserting ``subparagraph (B) or (C) applies''.
       (3) Valid existing rights preserved.--Nothing in this 
     subsection (or any amendment made by this subsection) shall 
     be construed to modify the existing property rights validly 
     conveyed to Native Corporations (within the meaning of 
     section 3(m) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) 
     under such Act.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning 
     after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MAKING CHARITABLE 
                   CONTRIBUTIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 170 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating 
     paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), 
     respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (1) the 
     following new paragraph:
       ``(2) Treatment of charitable contributions made by 
     individuals before due date of return.--If any charitable 
     contribution is made by an individual after the close of a 
     taxable year but not later than the due date (determined 
     without regard to extensions) for the return of tax for such 
     taxable year, then the taxpayer may elect to treat such 
     charitable contribution as made in such taxable year. Such 
     election shall be made at such time and in such manner as the 
     Secretary may provide. For purposes of this paragraph, an 
     individual's distributive share of a partnership's charitable 
     contribution, and an individual's pro rata share of an S 
     corporation's charitable contribution, shall not be treated 
     as charitable contributions made by such individual.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to elections made with respect to taxable years 
     beginning after December 31, 2014.

     SEC. _____. MODIFICATION OF THE TAX RATE FOR THE EXCISE TAX 
                   ON INVESTMENT INCOME OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 4940(a) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``2 percent'' and 
     inserting ``1 percent''.
       (b) Elimination of Reduced Tax Where Foundation Meets 
     Certain Distribution Requirements.--Section 4940 of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
     subsection (e).
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
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  SA 2523. Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. Wyden) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. _____. PERMANENT MORATORIUM ON INTERNET ACCESS TAXES AND 
                   MULTIPLE AND DISCRIMINATORY TAXES ON ELECTRONIC 
                   COMMERCE.

       (a) In General.--Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax 
     Freedom Act (47 U.S.C. 151 note), as amended by section 624 
     of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations 
     Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-235), is amended by striking 
     ``during the period beginning November 1, 2003, and ending 
     October 1, 2015''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxes imposed after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2524. Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. Wyden) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage 
under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into 
account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer 
mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. _____. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON INTERNET ACCESS TAXES 
                   AND MULTIPLE AND DISCRIMINATORY TAXES ON 
                   ELECTRONIC COMMERCE.

       (a) In General.--Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax 
     Freedom Act (47 U.S.C. 151 note), as amended by section 624 
     of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations 
     Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-235), is amended by striking 
     ``October 1, 2015'' and inserting ``October 1, 2021''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxes imposed after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 2525. Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. Schatz) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. 
McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 66, between lines 14 and 15, insert the following:
       ``(xxviii) Education, as part of an approved State 
     strategic highway safety plan, except that the total amount 
     of funds used by a State for projects under this clause shall 
     be equal to not greater than 10 percent of the amount of 
     funds allocated to the State for the program under this 
     section for each fiscal year, after the set-asides to carry 
     out section 134 and the congestion mitigation and air quality 
     improvement program under section 149.
       On page 66, line 15, strike ``(xxviii)'' and insert 
     ``(xxix)''.
       On page 66, line 17, strike ``(xxvii)'' and insert 
     ``(xxviii)''.
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  SA 2526. Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. Burr, and Mr. Tillis) submitted 
an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2266 proposed by 
Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the 
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of 
determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle A of title I, add the following:

     SEC. 11030. CONSOLIDATED FUNDING PILOT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code 
     (as amended by section 44002(a)), is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:

     ``Sec. 172. Consolidated funding pilot program

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a 
     consolidated funding pilot program (referred to in this 
     section as the `program') in each of the States of Utah, 
     North Carolina, and a third State--
       ``(1) to transform the Federal-aid highway program to a 
     performance- and outcome-based program that refocuses 
     investment of resources on transportation projects that make 
     progress toward the achievement of the national goals 
     described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 150(b); 
     and
       ``(2) to continue advancements made under MAP-21 (Public 
     Law 112-141; 126 Stat. 405) to streamline program categories 
     by demonstrating how additional flexibility would enable 
     States to make investment decisions that better achieve State 
     and national goals while advancing accountability and 
     transparency of the Federal-aid highway program.
       ``(b) Implementation.--
       ``(1) In general.--In carrying out the program, of those 
     funds apportioned to a participating eligible State and after 
     suballocations, set-asides, and pass-throughs made within 
     each State to entities other than the transportation 
     department of the State (including a metropolitan planning 
     organization and a regional transportation planning 
     organization), the Secretary shall treat the apportionments 
     remaining with the State transportation department under the 
     individual apportionment programs described in section 104 as 
     a single, consolidated apportionment.
       ``(2) Eligible activities.--Activities eligible under the 
     program shall include all activities eligible for the 
     individual apportionment programs described in section 104.
       ``(c) Eligibility.--To be eligible to participate in the 
     program--
       ``(1) a State referred to in subsection (a) shall--
       ``(A) demonstrate that well-established performance 
     management systems are in place in the State for the national 
     goals for--
       ``(i) safety described in section 150(b)(1); and
       ``(ii) infrastructure condition described in section 
     150(b)(2);
       ``(B) demonstrate that the performance management systems 
     in place in the State include a system of metrics and 
     performance measures that guide the State in using program 
     funds and prioritizing projects--
       ``(i) to ensure an effective use of resources; and
       ``(ii) to further the objectives of the program;

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       ``(C) demonstrate progress made toward achieving measurable 
     performance of national goals for--
       ``(i) congestion reduction described in section 150(b)(3);
       ``(ii) system reliability described in section 150(b)(4);
       ``(iii) freight movement and economic vitality described in 
     section 150(b)(5);
       ``(iv) environmental sustainability described in section 
     150(b)(6); and
       ``(v) reduced project delivery delays described in section 
     150(b)(7); and
       ``(2) the head of the State agency with primary 
     jurisdiction over highways shall enter into a written 
     agreement with the division administrator of the field office 
     of the Federal Highway Administration located in the State 
     and any metropolitan planning organization located in the 
     State, which shall specify which individual apportionment 
     programs or portions of programs referred to in subsection 
     (b) shall be included in the program in that State.
       ``(d) Term.--The Secretary shall carry out the program for 
     a term of not fewer than 6 years.
       ``(e) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the 
     participation of a State in the program if--
       ``(1) the Secretary determines that the State is not 
     adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the 
     State under the program;
       ``(2) the Secretary provides to the State--
       ``(A) notification of the determination of noncompliance 
     under paragraph (1); and
       ``(B) a period of not less than 30 days during which the 
     State may take such corrective action as the Secretary 
     determines necessary to comply with the program; and
       ``(3) after the notification of noncompliance and the 
     expiration of the period under paragraph (2), the State has 
     not taken satisfactory corrective action, as determined by 
     the Secretary.
       ``(f) Reports.--
       ``(1) State reporting requirements.--Participating eligible 
     States shall submit to the Secretary an annual report--
       ``(A) demonstrating how performance management systems were 
     used to guide the decisionmaking process of the State in the 
     development of the statewide transportation improvement 
     program of the State under section 135; and
       ``(B) describing the results of the program based on 
     performance measures that demonstrate progress toward the 
     achievement of performance goals.
       ``(2) Report to congress.--The Secretary shall submit to 
     Congress an annual report that describes the administration 
     of the program.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 1 of 
     title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 
     44002(c)), is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 171 the following:

``172. Consolidated funding pilot program.''.
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  SA 2527. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2266 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 22, to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken 
into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the 
employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       On page 1006, line 25, strike ``$440,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$439,999,999''.

     

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