[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6007-6013]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES 
                        APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, what is the pending business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. H.R. 2577 is the pending business, which the 
clerk will report.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the 
     Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban 
     Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending 
     September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

  Pending:

       Collins amendment No. 3896, in the nature of a substitute.
       McConnell (for Lee) amendment No. 3897 (to amendment No. 
     3896), to prohibit the use of funds to carry out a rule and 
     notice of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
       McConnell (for Nelson/Rubio) amendment No. 3898 (to 
     amendment No. 3896), making supplemental appropriations for 
     fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus.
       McConnell (for Cornyn/Johnson) amendment No. 3899 (to 
     amendment No. 3896), making emergency supplemental 
     appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
       McConnell (for Blunt) amendment No. 3900 (to amendment No. 
     3896), Zika response and preparedness.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine.
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, we are working very hard on both sides of 
the aisle. Senator Reed and I have been discussing a package of 
amendments which we ultimately hope to approve by unanimous consent. We 
are making sure that it is a balanced package, reflecting both 
Republican and Democratic initiatives. These are amendments that are 
acceptable to both of us as managers of the bill, but we are waiting 
for the process to work its way through. My hope is that we might be 
able to do it this evening, but if not this evening, then perhaps we 
will be able to turn to it first thing in the morning.

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  I thank the Presiding Officer and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


Amendments Nos. 3903; 3909; 3917; 3919; 3922; and 3921, as Modified, to 
                           Amendment No. 3896

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number: 
Heitkamp No. 3903; Barrasso No. 3909; Ayotte No. 3917; Mikulski-Shelby 
No. 3919; Feinstein-Portman No. 3922; and Franken-Tillis No. 3921, as 
modified.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will report the amendments by number.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       The Senator from Maine [Ms. Collins], for others, proposes 
     amendments numbered 3903; 3909; 3917; 3919; 3922; and 3921, 
     as modified, en bloc to amendment No. 3896.

  The amendments are as follows:


                           Amendment No. 3903

   (Purpose: To require a report on the economic and infrastructure 
 effects on airports of collegiate aviation flight training operations)

       On page 26, after line 21, add the following:
       Sec. 119J. (a) Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the 
     United States shall submit to Congress a report assessing the 
     importance of collegiate aviation flight training operations 
     and the effect of such operations on the economy and 
     infrastructure of airports in the National Plan of Integrated 
     Airport Systems.
       (b) In the report required by subsection (a), the 
     Comptroller General shall include the following:
       (1) An assessment of the total capacity of collegiate 
     aviation flight training programs in the United States to 
     meet the needs of the United States to train commercial 
     pilots.
       (2) An assessment of the footprint of collegiate aviation 
     flight training operations at the airports in the United 
     States.
       (3) An assessment of whether infrastructure beyond that 
     necessary for operations of commercial air carriers is needed 
     at airports at which collegiate aviation flight training 
     operations are conducted.
       (4) If such infrastructure is needed, an estimate of the 
     cost of such infrastructure.
       (5) An identification of funding sources, available before 
     the date of the enactment of this Act or that may become 
     available after such date of enactment, that may be used to 
     construct such infrastructure.
       (6) Recommendations for improving technical and financial 
     assistance to airports to construct such infrastructure.


                           Amendment No. 3909

  (Purpose: To allow Indian tribes to use certain funds to construct 
                  housing for certain skilled workers)

       On page 103, line 18, insert ``and, notwithstanding title I 
     of that Act (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), eligible Indian tribes 
     may use funds made available under this paragraph for the 
     construction of housing for law enforcement, health care, 
     educational, technical, and other skilled workers'' after 
     ``title)''.


                           Amendment No. 3917

   (Purpose: To prohibit the use of funds for the Continuum of Care 
 program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development unless the 
          program allows for zero-tolerance recovery housing)

       In the matter under the heading ``homeless assistance 
     grants'' under the heading ``Community Planning and 
     Development'' in title II of division A, insert before the 
     period at the end the following: ``: Provided further, That 
     none of the funds provided under this heading shall be 
     available for the continuum of care program unless the 
     Secretary ensures that zero-tolerance recovery housing 
     programs are eligible to receive funds under the continuum of 
     care program''.


                           Amendment No. 3919

    (Purpose: To provide for safety improvements on transit systems)

       At the appropriate place in title I of division A, insert 
     the following:
       Sec. __.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act--
       (1) the total amount made available under the heading 
     ``administrative expenses'' under the heading ``Federal 
     Transit Administration'' shall be $113,165,000; and
       (2) the total amount made available under the heading 
     ``salaries and expenses'' under the heading ``Office of the 
     Secretary'' shall be $113,896,000.


                           Amendment No. 3922

 (Purpose: To allow jurisdictions to maintain access to certain funds 
  deposited in their HOME Investment Trust Fund that would otherwise 
                                expire)

       At the appropriate place in title II of division A, insert 
     the following:
       Sec. __.  Section 218(g) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National 
     Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12748(g)) shall not apply 
     with respect to the right of a jurisdiction to draw funds 
     from its HOME Investment Trust Fund that otherwise expire in 
     2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 under that section.


                      amendment 3921, as modified

     (Purpose: To require the United States Interagency Council on 
    Homelessness to submit a report on improving health and housing 
    outcomes for chronically homeless individuals, individuals with 
              behavioral health conditions, and children)

       At the appropriate place in division A, insert the 
     following:
       Sec. __.  Not later than 24 months after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the United States Interagency Council 
     on Homelessness shall submit to Congress a report that 
     assesses how Federal housing programs and Federal health 
     programs could better collaborate to reduce costs and improve 
     health and housing outcomes, in particular for--
       (1) chronically homeless individuals;
       (2) homeless individuals with behavioral health conditions; 
     and
       (3) homeless children, including infants, in families 
     that--
       (A) receive housing assistance under programs administered 
     by the Federal Government; or
       (B) could benefit from grant programs administered by the 
     Federal Government.

  Ms. COLLINS. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now vote on 
these amendments en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Ms. COLLINS. I know of no further debate on these amendments.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate?
  If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc.
  The amendments (Nos. 3903; 3909; 3917; 3919; 3922; and 3921, as 
modified) were agreed to en bloc.


                    Amendment No. 3899, As Modified

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn 
amendment No. 3899 be modified with the changes that are at the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The amendment, as modified, is as follows:

 (Purpose: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
        year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes)

       At the appropriate place in division B, insert the 
     following:

                                TITLE __

                     ZIKA RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS

                               CHAPTER 1

                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

              Health Resources and Services Administration

                          primary health care

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Primary 
     Health Care'', $40,000,000, to remain available until 
     September 30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to 
     Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and related health 
     outcomes, domestically and internationally:  Provided, That 
     funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to expand 
     the delivery of primary health services authorized by section 
     330 of the Public Health Service (``PHS'') Act in Puerto Rico 
     and other territories:  Provided further, That such amount is 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                            health workforce

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Health 
     Workforce'', $6,000,000 to remain available until September 
     30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, 
     other vector-borne diseases, and related health outcomes, 
     domestically and internationally:  Provided, That funds 
     appropriated in this paragraph may, for purposes of providing 
     primary health services in areas affected by Zika virus or 
     other vector-borne diseases, be used to assign National 
     Health Service Corps (``NHSC'') members to Puerto Rico and 
     other Territories, notwithstanding the assignment priorities 
     and limitations in or under sections 333(a)(1)(D), 333(b), or 
     333A(a) of the PHS Act, and to make NHSC Loan Repayment 
     Program awards under section 338B of such Act:  Provided 
     further, That for purposes of the previous proviso, section 
     331(a)(3)(D) of the PHS Act shall be applied as if the term 
     ``primary health services'' included health services 
     regarding pediatric subspecialists:  Provided further, That 
     such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                       maternal and child health

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Maternal and Child Health'', $5,000,000 to remain available 
     until September 30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and

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     respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and 
     related health outcomes, domestically and internationally:  
     Provided, That funds appropriated in this paragraph may be 
     awarded for projects of regional and national significance in 
     Puerto Rico and other Territories authorized under section 
     501 of the Social Security Act, notwithstanding section 502 
     of such Act:  Provided further, That such amount is 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

               Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

                cdc-wide activities and program support

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``CDC-
     Wide Activities and Program Support'', $449,000,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017, to prevent, 
     prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne 
     diseases, and related health outcomes, domestically and 
     internationally; and to carry out titles II, III, and XVII of 
     the PHS Act with respect to domestic preparedness and global 
     health:  Provided, That products purchased with these funds 
     may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, be deposited in the Strategic National Stockpile 
     under section 319F-2 of the PHS Act:  Provided further, That 
     funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official 
     motor vehicles in foreign countries:  Provided further, That 
     the provisions in section 317S of the PHS Act shall not apply 
     to the use of funds appropriated in this paragraph:  Provided 
     further, That funds appropriated in this paragraph may be 
     used for grants for the construction, alteration, or 
     renovation of nonfederally owned facilities to improve 
     preparedness and response capability at the State and local 
     level:  Provided further, That of the amount appropriated in 
     this paragraph, $88,000,000 may be used to reimburse accounts 
     administered by the Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention for obligations incurred for Zika virus response 
     prior to the enactment of this Act:  Provided further, That 
     such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                     National Institutes of Health

         national institute of allergy and infectious diseases

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases'', 
     $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2017, 
     to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other 
     vector-borne diseases, and related health outcomes, 
     domestically and internationally, including expenses related 
     to carrying out section 301 and title IV of the PHS Act:  
     Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as 
     an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) 
     of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.

                        Office of the Secretary

            public health and social services emergency fund

                     (including transfer of funds)

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Public 
     Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'', $150,000,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017, to prevent, 
     prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne 
     diseases, and related health outcomes, domestically and 
     internationally; to develop necessary countermeasures and 
     vaccines, including the development and purchase of vaccines, 
     therapeutics, diagnostics, necessary medical supplies, and 
     administrative activities; for carrying out titles II, III, 
     and XVII of the PHS Act with respect to domestic preparedness 
     and global health; and for additional payments for 
     distribution as provided for under the ``Social Services 
     Block Grant Program'':  Provided, That funds appropriated in 
     this paragraph may be used to procure security 
     countermeasures (as defined in section 319F-2(c)(1)(B) of the 
     PHS Act, as amended by this Act):  Provided further, That 
     paragraphs (1) and (7)(C) of subsection (c) of section 319F-2 
     of the PHS Act, but no other provisions of such section, 
     shall apply to such security countermeasures procured with 
     funds appropriated in this paragraph:  Provided further, That 
     products purchased with funds appropriated in this paragraph 
     may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, be deposited in the Strategic National Stockpile 
     under section 319F-2 of the PHS Act:  Provided further, That 
     countermeasures related to the Zika virus procured with funds 
     appropriated in this paragraph shall be deemed to be security 
     countermeasures as defined in section 319F-2(c)(1) of the PHS 
     Act, and paragraph (7)(C), but no other provision, of such 
     section 319F-2(c) shall apply to procurements of such 
     countermeasures:  Provided further, That $75,000,000 shall be 
     transferred to ``Social Services Block Grant'' for health 
     services, notwithstanding section 2005(a)(4) of the Social 
     Security Act, in territories with active or local 
     transmission cases of the Zika virus, as confirmed by the 
     Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Provided 
     further, That the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
     shall distribute funds transferred to the
     ``Social Services Block Grant'' in this paragraph to such 
     territories in accordance with objective criteria that are 
     made available to the public:  Provided further, That such 
     amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                    General Provisions--This Chapter

                     (including transfer of funds)

       Sec. __.  For purposes of preventing, preparing for, and 
     responding to Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and 
     related health outcomes domestically and internationally, the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services may use funds provided 
     in this chapter to acquire, lease, construct, alter, 
     renovate, equip, furnish, or manage facilities outside of the 
     United States, as necessary to conduct such programs, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of State, either directly for 
     the use of the United States Government or for the use, 
     pursuant to grants, direct assistance, or cooperative 
     agreements, of public or nonprofit private institutions or 
     agencies in participating foreign countries.
       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated by this chapter may be used by 
     the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services, 
     Department of State, and the Agency for International 
     Development to appoint, without regard to the provisions of 
     sections 3309 through 3319 of title 5 of the United States 
     Code, candidates needed for positions to perform critical 
     work relating to Zika response for which--
       (1) public notice has been given; and
       (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services has 
     determined that such a public health threat exists.
       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated in this chapter may be 
     transferred to, and merged with, other appropriation accounts 
     under the headings ``Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention'', ``Public Health and Social Services Emergency 
     Fund'', ``Health Resources and Services Administration'', and 
     ``National Institutes of Health'' for the purposes specified 
     in this chapter following consultation with the Office of 
     Management and Budget:  Provided, That the Committees on 
     Appropriations shall be notified 10 days in advance of any 
     such transfer:  Provided further, That, upon a determination 
     that all or part of the funds transferred from an 
     appropriation are not necessary, such amounts may be 
     transferred back to that appropriation:  Provided further, 
     That none of the funds made available by this chapter may be 
     transferred pursuant to the authority in section 206 of 
     division G of Public Law 113-235 or section 241(a) of the PHS 
     Act.
       Sec. __.  Not later than 30 days after enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide 
     a detailed spend plan of anticipated uses of funds made 
     available in this chapter, including estimated personnel and 
     administrative costs, to the Committees on Appropriations. 
     The Secretary of Health and Human Services should also 
     provide quarterly obligation updates to the Committees until 
     all funds are expended or expire.

                               CHAPTER 2

                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

                   Administration of Foreign Affairs

                    diplomatic and consular programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', $14,594,000, to remain 
     available until September 30, 2017, for necessary expenses to 
     support response efforts related to the Zika virus and 
     related health outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or 
     other infectious diseases:  Provided, That up to $4,000,000 
     may be made available for medical evacuation costs of any 
     other Department or agency of the United States under the 
     Chief of Mission authority, and may be transferred to any 
     other appropriation of such Department or agency for such 
     costs:  Provided further, That such amount is designated by 
     the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

           emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Services'', 
     $4,000,000 for necessary expenses to support response efforts 
     related to the Zika virus and related health outcomes, other 
     vector-borne diseases, or other infectious diseases, to 
     remain available until expended:  Provided, That such amount 
     is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                   repatriation loans program account

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Repatriation Loans Program Account'' for the cost of direct 
     loans, $1,000,000, to support response efforts related to the 
     Zika virus and related health outcomes, other vector-borne 
     diseases, or other infectious diseases, to remain available 
     until expended:  Provided, That such costs, including costs 
     of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 
     of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974:  Provided further, 
     That such funds are available to subsidize an additional 
     amount of gross obligations for the principal amount of 
     direct loans not to exceed $1,880,406:  Provided further, 
     That such

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     amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

           United States Agency for International Development

                  funds appropriated to the president

                           operating expenses

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Operating Expenses'', $10,000,000, to remain available 
     until September 30, 2017, for necessary expenses to support 
     response efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases:  Provided, That such amount is designated by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

                     Bilateral Economic Assistance

                  funds appropriated to the president

                         global health programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Global 
     Health Programs'', $211,000,000, to remain available until 
     expended, for necessary expenses for assistance or research 
     to prevent, treat, or otherwise respond to the Zika virus and 
     related health outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or 
     other infectious diseases:  Provided, That such funds may be 
     made available for multi-year funding commitments to 
     incentivize the development of global health technologies, 
     following consultation with the Committees on Appropriations: 
      Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in 
     this chapter may be made available for the Grand Challenges 
     for Development program:  Provided further, That such amount 
     is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                   International Security Assistance

                          department of state

    nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related 
     Programs'', $4,000,000, to remain available until September 
     30, 2017, for necessary expenses to support response and 
     research efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases:   Provided, That such amount is designated by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

                        Multilateral Assistance

                  funds appropriated to the president

                international organizations and programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``International Organizations and Programs'', $13,500,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017, for necessary 
     expenses to support response and research efforts related to 
     the Zika virus and related health outcomes, other vector-
     borne diseases, or other infectious diseases:  Provided, That 
     section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 shall 
     not apply to funds appropriated under this heading:  Provided 
     further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as an 
     emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of 
     the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.

                    General Provisions--This Chapter

                     (including transfer of funds)

       Sec. __. (a) Funds appropriated by this chapter under the 
     headings ``Global Health Programs'', ``Nonproliferation, 
     Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'', 
     ``International Organizations and Programs'', and ``Operating 
     Expenses'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds 
     appropriated by this chapter under such headings to carry out 
     the purposes of this chapter.
       (b) Funds appropriated by this chapter under the headings 
     ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', ``Emergencies in the 
     Diplomatic and Consular Service'', and ``Repatriation Loans 
     Program Account'' may be transferred to, and merged with, 
     funds appropriated by this chapter under such headings to 
     carry out the purposes of this chapter.
       (c) The transfer authorities provided by this section are 
     in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law.
       (d) Upon a determination that all or part of the funds 
     transferred pursuant to the authorities provided by this 
     section are not necessary for such purposes, such amounts may 
     be transferred back to such appropriations.
       (e) No funds shall be transferred pursuant to this section 
     unless at least 15 days prior to making such transfer the 
     Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States 
     Agency for International Development (USAID), as appropriate, 
     notifies the Committees on Appropriations in writing of the 
     details of any such transfer.

                        notification requirement

       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated by this chapter that are made 
     available to respond to the Zika virus outbreak, other 
     vector-borne diseases, or other infectious diseases shall not 
     be available for obligation unless the Secretary of State or 
     the USAID Administrator, as appropriate, notifies the 
     Committees on Appropriations in writing at least 15 days in 
     advance of such obligation.

                         spend plan requirement

       Sec. __.  Not later than 45 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act and prior to the obligation of funds 
     made available by this chapter to respond to the Zika virus 
     outbreak, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases, the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator, 
     as appropriate, shall submit spend plans to the Committees on 
     Appropriations on the anticipated uses of funds on a country 
     and project basis, including estimated personnel and 
     administrative costs:  Provided, That such plans shall be 
     updated and submitted to the Committee on Appropriations 
     every 90 days until September 30, 2017, and every 180 days 
     thereafter until all funds have been fully expended.

                     comptroller general oversight

       Sec. __.  Of the funds appropriated by this chapter, up to 
     $500,000 shall be made available to the Comptroller General 
     of the United States, to remain available until expended, for 
     oversight of activities supported pursuant to this chapter 
     with funds appropriated by this chapter:  Provided, That the 
     Secretary of State and USAID Administrator, as appropriate, 
     and the Comptroller General shall consult with the Committees 
     on Appropriations prior to obligating such funds.

                               rescission

       Sec. __.  Of the unobligated balances available under the 
     heading ``Operating Expenses'' in title IX of the Department 
     of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Act, 2015 (division J of Public Law 113-235), 
     $10,000,000 are rescinded:  Provided, That such amounts are 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                               CHAPTER 3

   REMOVING BARRIERS TO COMBATING THE ZIKA VIRUS AND MOSQUITO-BORNE 
                        TRANSMISSION OF DISEASE

   removing barriers to combating the zika virus and mosquito-borne 
                        transmission of disease

       Sec. __.  Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution 
     Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) is amended by adding at the end 
     the following:
       ``(s) Mosquito Control Waiver.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of this section, the Administrator (or a State, in 
     the case of a permit program approved under subsection (b)) 
     shall not require a permit for a discharge from the 
     application by an entity authorized under State or local law, 
     such as a vector control district, of a pesticide in 
     compliance with all relevant requirements of the Federal 
     Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et 
     seq.) to control mosquitos or mosquito larvae to protect the 
     public health and welfare, including for the prevention or 
     control of the Zika virus, West Nile virus, or dengue fever. 
     The Administrator shall not directly or indirectly require 
     any State to require such a permit.''.

                               CHAPTER 4

                     GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE

                extension of authorities and provisions

       Sec. __.  Unless otherwise provided for by this title, the 
     additional amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for 
     fiscal year 2016 are subject to the requirements for funds 
     contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 
     (Public Law 114-113).

                      personal service contractors

       Sec. __.  Funds made available by this title to support 
     response efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases may be used to enter into contracts with individuals 
     for the provision of personal services (as described in 
     section 104 of part 37 of title 48, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (48 CFR 37.104)), within the United States and 
     abroad, subject to prior consultation with, and the 
     notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations: 
      Provided, That such individuals may not be deemed employees 
     of the United States for the purpose of any law administered 
     by the Office of Personnel Management.

                        designation requirement

       Sec. __.  Each amount designated in this title by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or rescinded, if 
     applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates 
     all such amounts and transmits such designations to the 
     Congress.

                             effective date

       Sec. __.  This title shall become effective immediately 
     upon enactment of this Act.

                               recission

       Sec. __.  From amounts appropriated for the Prevention and 
     Public Health Fund under section 4002 of the Patient 
     Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-11)--

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       (1) for fiscal year 2017, $931,000,000 shall be rescinded 
     on the date on which such amounts are available for 
     obligation; and
       (2) for fiscal year 2018, $200,000,000 shall be rescinded 
     on the date on which such amounts are available for 
     obligation.

                              short title

       Sec. __.  This title may be cited as the ``Emergency 
     Supplemental Appropriations for Zika Response and 
     Preparedness Act, 2016''.


                    Amendment No. 3900, as Modified

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Blunt 
amendment No. 3900 be modified with the changes that are at the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The amendment, as modified, is as follows:

               (Purpose: Zika response and preparedness)

       At the appropriate place in division B, insert the 
     following:

                                TITLE __

                     ZIKA RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS

                               CHAPTER 1

                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

              Health Resources and Services Administration

                          primary health care

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Primary 
     Health Care'', $40,000,000 to remain available until 
     September 30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to 
     Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and related health 
     outcomes, domestically and internationally:  Provided, That 
     funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to expand 
     the delivery of primary health services authorized by section 
     330 of the Public Health Service (``PHS'') Act in Puerto Rico 
     and other territories:  Provided further, That such amount is 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                            health workforce

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Health 
     Workforce'', $6,000,000 to remain available until September 
     30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, 
     other vector-borne diseases, and related health outcomes, 
     domestically and internationally:  Provided, That funds 
     appropriated in this paragraph may, for purposes of providing 
     primary health services in areas affected by Zika virus or 
     other vector-borne diseases, be used to assign National 
     Health Service Corps (``NHSC'') members to Puerto Rico and 
     other Territories, notwithstanding the assignment priorities 
     and limitations in or under sections 333(a)(1)(D), 333(b), or 
     333A(a) of the PHS Act, and to make NHSC Loan Repayment 
     Program awards under section 338B of such Act:  Provided 
     further, That for purposes of the previous proviso, section 
     331(a)(3)(D) of the PHS Act shall be applied as if the term 
     ``primary health services'' included health services 
     regarding pediatric subspecialists:  Provided further, That 
     such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                       maternal and child health

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Maternal and Child Health'', $5,000,000 to remain available 
     until September 30, 2017, to prevent, prepare for, and 
     respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and 
     related health outcomes, domestically and internationally:  
     Provided, That funds appropriated in this paragraph may be 
     awarded for projects of regional and national significance in 
     Puerto Rico and other Territories authorized under section 
     501 of the Social Security Act, notwithstanding section 502 
     of such Act:  Provided further, That such amount is 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

               Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

                cdc-wide activities and program support

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``CDC-
     Wide Activities and Program Support'', $449,000,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017, to prevent, 
     prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne 
     diseases, and related health outcomes, domestically and 
     internationally; and to carry out titles II, III, and XVII of 
     the PHS Act with respect to domestic preparedness and global 
     health:  Provided, That products purchased with these funds 
     may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, be deposited in the Strategic National Stockpile 
     under section 319F-2 of the PHS Act:  Provided further, That 
     funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official 
     motor vehicles in foreign countries:  Provided further, That 
     the provisions in section 317S of the PHS Act shall not apply 
     to the use of funds appropriated in this paragraph:  Provided 
     further, That funds appropriated in this paragraph may be 
     used for grants for the construction, alteration, or 
     renovation of non-federally owned facilities to improve 
     preparedness and response capability at the State and local 
     level:  Provided further, That of the amount appropriated in 
     this paragraph, $88,000,000 may be used to reimburse accounts 
     administered by the Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention for obligations incurred for Zika virus response 
     prior to the enactment of this Act:  Provided further, That 
     such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                     National Institutes of Health

         national institute of allergy and infectious diseases

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases'', 
     $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2017, 
     to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other 
     vector-borne diseases, and related health outcomes, 
     domestically and internationally, including expenses related 
     to carrying out section 301 and title IV of the PHS Act:  
     Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as 
     an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) 
     of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.

                        Office of the Secretary

            public health and social services emergency fund

                     (including transfer of funds)

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Public 
     Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'', $150,000,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017, to prevent, 
     prepare for, and respond to Zika virus, other vector-borne 
     diseases, and related health outcomes, domestically and 
     internationally; to develop necessary countermeasures and 
     vaccines, including the development and purchase of vaccines, 
     therapeutics, diagnostics, necessary medical supplies, and 
     administrative activities; for carrying out titles II, III, 
     and XVII of the PHS Act with respect to domestic preparedness 
     and global health; and for additional payments for 
     distribution as provided for under the ``Social Services 
     Block Grant Program'':  Provided, That funds appropriated in 
     this paragraph may be used to procure security 
     countermeasures (as defined in section 319F-2(c)(1)(B) of the 
     PHS Act, as amended by this Act):  Provided further, That 
     paragraphs (1) and (7)(C) of subsection (c) of section 319F-2 
     of the PHS Act, but no other provisions of such section, 
     shall apply to such security countermeasures procured with 
     funds appropriated in this paragraph:  Provided further, That 
     products purchased with funds appropriated in this paragraph 
     may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, be deposited in the Strategic National Stockpile 
     under section 319F-2 of the PHS Act:  Provided further, That 
     countermeasures related to the Zika virus procured with funds 
     appropriated in this paragraph shall be deemed to be security 
     countermeasures as defined in section 319F-2(c)(1) of the PHS 
     Act, and paragraph (7)(C), but no other provision, of such 
     section 319F-2(c) shall apply to procurements of such 
     countermeasures:  Provided further, That $75,000,000 shall be 
     transferred to ``Social Services Block Grant'' for health 
     services, notwithstanding section 2005(a)(4) of the Social 
     Security Act, in territories with active or local 
     transmission cases of the Zika virus, as confirmed by the 
     Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Provided 
     further, That the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
     shall distribute funds transferred to the
     ``Social Services Block Grant'' in this paragraph to such 
     territories in accordance with objective criteria that are 
     made available to the public:  Provided further, That such 
     amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency 
     requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
     Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                    General Provisions--This Chapter

                     (including transfer of funds)

       Sec. __.  For purposes of preventing, preparing for, and 
     responding to Zika virus, other vector-borne diseases, and 
     related health outcomes domestically and internationally, the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services may use funds provided 
     in this chapter to acquire, lease, construct, alter, 
     renovate, equip, furnish, or manage facilities outside of the 
     United States, as necessary to conduct such programs, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of State, either directly for 
     the use of the United States Government or for the use, 
     pursuant to grants, direct assistance, or cooperative 
     agreements, of public or nonprofit private institutions or 
     agencies in participating foreign countries.
       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated by this chapter may be used by 
     the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services, 
     Department of State, and the Agency for International 
     Development to appoint, without regard to the provisions of 
     sections 3309 through 3319 of title 5 of the United States 
     Code, candidates needed for positions to perform critical 
     work relating to Zika response for which--
       (1) public notice has been given; and
       (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services has 
     determined that such a public health threat exists.

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       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated in this chapter may be 
     transferred to, and merged with, other appropriation accounts 
     under the headings ``Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention'', ``Public Health and Social Services Emergency 
     Fund'', ``Health Resources and Services Administration'', and 
     ``National Institutes of Health'' for the purposes specified 
     in this chapter following consultation with the Office of 
     Management and Budget:  Provided, That the Committees on 
     Appropriations shall be notified 10 days in advance of any 
     such transfer:  Provided further, That, upon a determination 
     that all or part of the funds transferred from an 
     appropriation are not necessary, such amounts may be 
     transferred back to that appropriation:  Provided further, 
     That none of the funds made available by this chapter may be 
     transferred pursuant to the authority in section 206 of 
     division G of Public Law 113-235 or section 241(a) of the PHS 
     Act.
       Sec. __.  Not later than 30 days after enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide 
     a detailed spend plan of anticipated uses of funds made 
     available in this chapter, including estimated personnel and 
     administrative costs, to the Committees on Appropriations. 
     The Secretary of Health and Human Services should also 
     provide quarterly obligation updates to the Committees until 
     all funds are expended or expire.

                               CHAPTER 2

                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

                   Administration of Foreign Affairs

                    diplomatic and consular programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', $14,594,000, to remain 
     available until September 30, 2017, for necessary expenses to 
     support response efforts related to the Zika virus and 
     related health outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or 
     other infectious diseases:  Provided, That up to $4,000,000 
     may be made available for medical evacuation costs of any 
     other Department or agency of the United States under Chief 
     of Mission authority, and may be transferred to any other 
     appropriation of such Department or agency for such costs:  
     Provided further, That such amount is designated by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

           emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service'', 
     $4,000,000 for necessary expenses to support response efforts 
     related to the Zika virus and related health outcomes, other 
     vector-borne diseases, or other infectious diseases, to 
     remain available until expended:  Provided, That such amount 
     is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                   repatriation loans program account

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Repatriation Loans Program Account'' for the cost of direct 
     loans, $1,000,000, to support response efforts related to the 
     Zika virus and related health outcomes, other vector-borne 
     diseases, or other infectious diseases, to remain available 
     until expended:  Provided, That such costs, including costs 
     of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 
     of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974:  Provided further, 
     That such funds are available to subsidize an additional 
     amount of gross obligations for the principal amount of 
     direct loans not to exceed $1,880,406:  Provided further, 
     That such amount is designated by the Congress as an 
     emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of 
     the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.

           United States Agency for International Development

                  funds appropriated to the president

                           operating expenses

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Operating Expenses'', $10,000,000, to remain available 
     until September 30, 2017, for necessary expenses to support 
     response efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases:  Provided, That such amount is designated by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

                     Bilateral Economic Assistance

                  funds appropriated to the president

                         global health programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for ``Global 
     Health Programs'', $211,000,000, to remain available until 
     expended, for necessary expenses for assistance or research 
     to prevent, treat, or otherwise respond to the Zika virus and 
     related health outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or 
     other infectious diseases:  Provided, That such funds may be 
     made available for multi-year funding commitments to 
     incentivize the development of global health technologies, 
     following consultation with the Committees on Appropriations: 
      Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in 
     this chapter may be made available for the Grand Challenges 
     for Development program:  Provided further, That such amount 
     is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                   International Security Assistance

                          department of state

    nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related 
     Programs'', $4,000,000, to remain available until September 
     30, 2017, for necessary expenses to support response and 
     research efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases:  Provided, That such amount is designated by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985.

                        Multilateral Assistance

                  funds appropriated to the president

                international organizations and programs

       For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 for 
     ``International Organizations and Programs'', $13,500,000, to 
     remain available until September 30, 2017 for necessary 
     expenses to support response and research efforts related to 
     the Zika virus and related health outcomes, other vector-
     borne diseases, or other infectious diseases:  Provided, That 
     section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 shall 
     not apply to funds appropriated under this heading:  Provided 
     further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as an 
     emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of 
     the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.

                    General Provisions--This Chapter

                     (including transfer of funds)

       Sec. __. (a) Funds appropriated by this chapter under the 
     headings ``Global Health Programs'', ``Nonproliferation, 
     Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'', 
     ``International Organizations and Programs'', and ``Operating 
     Expenses'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds 
     appropriated by this chapter under such headings to carry out 
     the purposes of this chapter.
       (b) Funds appropriated by this chapter under the headings 
     ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', ``Emergencies in the 
     Diplomatic and Consular Service'', and ``Repatriation Loans 
     Program Account'' may be transferred to, and merged with, 
     funds appropriated by this chapter under such headings to 
     carry out the purposes of this chapter.
       (c) The transfer authorities provided by this section are 
     in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law.
       (d) Upon a determination that all or part of the funds 
     transferred pursuant to the authorities provided by this 
     section are not necessary for such purposes, such amounts may 
     be transferred back to such appropriations.
       (e) No funds shall be transferred pursuant to this section 
     unless at least 15 days prior to making such transfer the 
     Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States 
     Agency for International Development (USAID), as appropriate, 
     notifies the Committees on Appropriations in writing of the 
     details of any such transfer.

                        notification requirement

       Sec. __.  Funds appropriated by this chapter that are made 
     available to respond to the Zika virus outbreak, other 
     vector-borne diseases, or other infectious diseases shall not 
     be available for obligation unless the Secretary of State or 
     the USAID Administrator, as appropriate, notifies the 
     Committees on Appropriations in writing at least 15 days in 
     advance of such obligation.

                         spend plan requirement

       Sec. __.  Not later than 45 days after enactment of this 
     Act and prior to the obligation of funds made available by 
     this chapter to respond to the Zika virus outbreak, other 
     vector-borne diseases, or other infectious diseases, the 
     Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator, as 
     appropriate, shall submit spend plans to the Committees on 
     Appropriations on the anticipated uses of funds on a country 
     and project basis, including estimated personnel and 
     administrative costs:  Provided, That such plans shall be 
     updated and submitted to the Committee on Appropriations 
     every 90 days until September 30, 2017, and every 180 days 
     thereafter until all funds have been fully expended.

                     comptroller general oversight

       Sec. __.  Of the funds appropriated by this chapter, up to 
     $500,000 shall be made available to the Comptroller General 
     of the United States, to remain available until expended, for 
     oversight of activities supported pursuant to this chapter 
     with funds appropriated by this chapter:  Provided, That the 
     Secretary of State and USAID Administrator, as appropriate, 
     and the Comptroller General shall consult with the Committees 
     on Appropriations prior to obligating such funds.

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                               rescission

       Sec. __.  Of the unobligated balances available under the 
     heading ``Operating Expenses'' in title IX of the Department 
     of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Act, 2015 (division J of Public Law 113-235), 
     $10,000,000 are rescinded:  Provided, That such amounts are 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
     and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                               CHAPTER 3

                     GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE

                extension of authorities and provisions

       Sec. __.  Unless otherwise provided for by this title, the 
     additional amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for 
     fiscal year 2016 are subject to the requirements for funds 
     contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 
     (Public Law 114-113).

                      personal service contractors

       Sec. __.  Funds made available by this title to support 
     response efforts related to the Zika virus and related health 
     outcomes, other vector-borne diseases, or other infectious 
     diseases may be used to enter into contracts with individuals 
     for the provision of personal services (as described in 
     section 104 of part 37 of title 48, Code of Federal 
     Regulations (48 CFR 37.104)), within the United States and 
     abroad, subject to prior consultation with, and the 
     notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations: 
      Provided, That such individuals may not be deemed employees 
     of the United States for the purpose of any law administered 
     by the Office of Personnel Management.

                        designation requirement

       Sec. __.  Each amount designated in this title by the 
     Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
     251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or rescinded, if 
     applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates 
     all such amounts and transmits such designations to the 
     Congress.

                             effective date

       Sec. __.  This title shall become effective immediately 
     upon enactment of this Act.

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, that allowed us to move forward on the 
appropriations bill we are now considering. I am very pleased, and I 
thank the ranking member for working so cooperatively, and I thank all 
of the sponsors of these amendments for working with us so we can start 
to make real progress on this appropriations bill.

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