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[Pages S4147-S4162] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TEXT OF AMENDMENTS SA 2389. Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title V, add the following: SEC. __. TRANSFERRING AND EXPANDING THE TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM TO BECOME THE TROOPS-TO-SUPPORT- EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) Transfer of Functions.-- (1) Transfer.--The responsibility and authority for operation and administration of the program under section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred from the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of Education. (2) Memorandum of agreement.--In connection with the transfer of responsibility and authority for operation and administration of the Troops-to-Support-Education Program (as redesignated by this section) from the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of Education under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall enter into a memorandum of agreement describing the duties of each Secretary to support the program, including how the Secretaries will effectuate the reimbursement provisions under section 2251(f) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (3) Effective date.--The transfer of responsibility and authority for operation and administration of the Troops-to- Support-Education Program under paragraph (1) shall take effect-- (A) on the first day of the first month beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) on such earlier date as the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Defense may jointly provide. (b) Transfer, Redesignation, and Expansion of Program.-- (1) In general.--Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (29 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.) is amended-- (A) in section 2003(b) (20 U.S.C. 6603(b)), by inserting ``(except for subpart 5)'' after ``part B''; and (B) in part B, by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart 5--Troops-to-Support-Education Program ``SEC. 2251. ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN SCHOOLS: TROOPS-TO-SUPPORT-EDUCATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Armed forces.--The term `Armed Forces' has the meaning given the term in section101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Charter school.--The term `charter school' has the meaning given that term in section 4310. ``(3) Eligible school.--The term `eligible school' means-- ``(A) a public school, including a charter school, at which-- ``(i) at least 30 percent of the students enrolled in the school are from families with incomes below 185 percent of poverty level (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and revised at least annually in accordance with section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)) applicable to a family of the size involved; or ``(ii) at least 13 percent of the students enrolled in the school qualify for assistance under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or ``(B) a Bureau-funded school as defined in section 1141(3) of the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2021(3)). ``(4) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' means-- ``(A) an elementary school or middle school in which at least 50 percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families, based on the number of children eligible for free and reduced-priced lunches under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), the number of children in families receiving assistance under the State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the number of children eligible to receive medical assistance under the Medicaid program, or a composite of these indicators; ``(B) a high school in which at least 40 percent of enrolled students are children from low-income families, which may be calculated using comparable data from feeder schools; or ``(C) a school that is in a local educational agency that is eligible under section 5211(b). ``(5) Member of the armed forces.--The term `member of the Armed Forces' includes a retired or former member of the Armed Forces. ``(6) Participant.--The term `participant' means an eligible member of the Armed Forces selected to participate in the Program. [[Page S4148]] ``(7) Program.--The term `Program' means the Troops-to- Support-Education Program authorized by this section. ``(8) Qualifying position.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term `qualifying position' means any full-time position in an eligible school, including a position as-- ``(i) a teacher, including an elementary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, or a career or technical education teacher; ``(ii) a school resource officer; ``(iii) a school leader; ``(iv) specialized instructional support personnel; ``(v) a paraprofessional; or ``(vi) other staff. ``(B) Exclusions.--The term `qualifying position' does not include a position that is-- ``(i) performed primarily at a location outside the grounds of an eligible school; or ``(ii) held by an individual who is employed by a contractor. ``(9) School resource officer.--The term `school resource officer' has the meaning given that term in section 1709(4) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10389(4)). ``(10) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Education. ``(b) Program Authorization.--The Secretary may carry out a Troops-to-Support-Education Program-- ``(1) to assist eligible members of the Armed Forces described in subsection (d) to meet the requirements necessary to obtain a qualifying position in a school described in paragraph (2); and ``(2) to facilitate the employment of such members-- ``(A) by local educational agencies or charter schools that the Secretary identifies as-- ``(i) receiving grants under part A of title I as a result of having within their jurisdictions concentrations of children from low-income families; ``(ii) experiencing a shortage of teachers, in particular a shortage of science, mathematics, special education, foreign language, or career or technical teachers; or ``(iii) experiencing a shortage of personnel to fill qualifying positions; and ``(B) in elementary schools or secondary schools, or as career or technical teachers. ``(c) Counseling and Referral Services.--The Secretary may provide counseling and referral services to members of the Armed Forces who do not meet the eligibility criteria described in subsection (d), including the education qualification requirements under paragraph (3)(B) of such subsection. ``(d) Eligibility and Application Process.-- ``(1) Eligible members.--The following members of the Armed Forces are eligible for selection to participate in the Program: ``(A) Any member who-- ``(i) on or after October 1, 1999, becomes entitled to retired or retainer pay under title 10, or title 14, of the United States Code; ``(ii) has an approved date of retirement that is within one year after the date on which the member submits an application to participate in the Program; or ``(iii) has been transferred to the Retired Reserve. ``(B) Any member who, on or after January 8, 2002-- ``(i)(I) is separated or released from active duty after 4 or more years of continuous active duty immediately before the separation or release; or ``(II) has completed a total of at least 6 years of active duty service, 6 years of service computed under section 12732 of title 10, United States Code, or 6 years of any combination of such service; and ``(ii) executes a reserve commitment agreement for a period of not less than 3 years under paragraph (5)(B). ``(C) Any member who, on or after January 8, 2002, is retired or separated for physical disability under chapter 61 of title 10,. United States Code. ``(2) Submission of applications.-- ``(A) In general.--Selection of eligible members of the Armed Forces to participate in the Program shall be made on the basis of applications submitted to the Secretary within the time periods specified in subparagraph (B). An application shall be in such form and contain such information as the Secretary may require. ``(B) Special rule.--In the case of an eligible member of the Armed Forces described in subparagraph (A)(i), (A)(iii), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1), an application shall be considered to be submitted on a timely basis if the application is submitted not later than 3 years after the date on which the member is retired, transferred to the Retired Reserve, or separated or released from active duty, whichever applies to the member. ``(3) Selection criteria; educational background requirements; honorable service requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall prescribe the criteria to be used to select eligible members of the Armed Forces to participate in the Program. ``(B) Placement as elementary or secondary school teacher.--If a member of the Armed Forces is applying for the Program to receive assistance for placement as an elementary school or secondary school teacher, the Secretary shall require the member to have received a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an institution of higher education. ``(C) Placement as career or technical teacher.--If a member of the Armed Forces is applying for the Program to receive assistance for placement as a career or technical teacher, the Secretary shall require the member-- ``(i) to have received the equivalent of 1 year of postsecondary education from an institution of higher education or the equivalent in military education and training as certified by the Department of Defense; or ``(ii) to otherwise meet the certification or licensing requirements for a career or technical teacher in the State in which the member seeks assistance for placement under the Program. ``(D) Professional credentials.--If a member of the Armed Forces is applying for the Program to receive assistance for placement in a qualifying position other than a position as a teacher described in subparagraph (B) or (C), the Secretary shall require the member to obtain the professional credentials that are required by the State for the position involved. ``(E) Honorable service.--A member of the Armed Forces is eligible to participate in the Program only if the member's last period of service in the Armed Forces was honorable, as characterized by the Secretary concerned. A member selected to participate in the Program before the retirement of the member, the transfer of the member to the Retired Reserve, or the separation or release of the member from active duty may continue to participate in the Program after the retirement, transfer, separation, or release only if the member's last period of service is characterized as honorable by the Secretary concerned. ``(4) Selection priorities.--In selecting eligible members of the Armed Forces to receive assistance under the Program, the Secretary-- ``(A) shall give priority to members who-- ``(i) have educational or military experience in science, mathematics, special education, foreign language, or career or technical subjects; and ``(ii) agree to seek employment as science, mathematics, foreign language, or special education teachers in elementary schools or secondary schools or in other schools under the jurisdiction of a local educational agency; and ``(B) may give priority to members who agree to seek employment in a high-need school. ``(5) Other conditions on selection.-- ``(A) Appropriations required.--Subject to subsection (i), the Secretary may not select an eligible member of the Armed Forces to participate in the Program and receive financial assistance unless the Secretary has sufficient appropriations for the Program available at the time of the selection to satisfy the obligations to be incurred by the United States under subsection (e) with respect to the member. ``(B) Written agreement required.--The Secretary may not select an eligible member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) to participate in the Program and receive financial assistance under subsection (e) unless the member executes a written agreement to serve as a member of the Selected Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces for a period of not less than 3 years. ``(e) Participation Agreement and Financial Assistance.-- ``(1) Participation agreement.-- ``(A) In general.--An eligible member of the Armed Forces selected to participate in the Program under subsection (b) and to receive financial assistance under this subsection shall be required to enter into an agreement with the Secretary in which the member agrees-- ``(i) within such time as the Secretary may require, to meet the requirements necessary to obtain a qualifying position in a school described in subsection (b)(2); and ``(ii) to accept an offer of full-time employment in a qualifying position for not less than 3 school years in an eligible school to begin the school year after the member obtains the professional credentials required for the position involved. ``(B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the 3-year commitment described in subparagraph (A)(ii) for a participant if the Secretary determines such waiver to be appropriate. If the Secretary provides the waiver, the participant shall not be considered to be in violation of the agreement and shall not be required to provide reimbursement under subsection (f), for failure to meet the 3-year commitment. ``(2) Violation of participation agreement; exceptions.--A participant shall not be considered to be in violation of the participation agreement entered into under paragraph (1) during any period in which the participant-- ``(A) is pursuing a full-time course of study related to the field of teaching at an institution of higher education; ``(B) is serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces; ``(C) is temporarily totally disabled for a period of time not to exceed 3 years as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician; ``(D) is unable to secure employment for a period not to exceed 12 months by reason of the care required by a spouse who is disabled; ``(E) is unable to find full-time employment in a qualifying position for a single period not to exceed 27 months; or [[Page S4149]] ``(F) satisfies the provisions of additional reimbursement exceptions that may be prescribed by the Secretary. ``(3) Stipend and bonus for participants.-- ``(A) Stipend available.--Subject to subparagraph (C), the Secretary may pay to a participant a stipend to cover expenses incurred by the participant to obtain the required educational level, certification, licensing, or other professional credentials. Such stipend may not exceed $5,000 and may vary by participant. ``(B) Bonus available.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (C), the Secretary may pay a bonus to a participant who agrees in the participation agreement under paragraph (1) to accept full- time employment in a qualifying position for not less than 3 school years in an eligible school. ``(ii) Amount of bonus.--The amount of the bonus may not exceed $5,000, unless the eligible school is a high-need school, in which case the amount of the bonus may not exceed $10,000. Within such limits, the bonus may vary by participant and may take into account the priority placements as determined by the Secretary. ``(C) Additional requirements.-- ``(i) Total number of stipends.--The total number of stipends that may be paid under subparagraph (A) in any fiscal year may not exceed 7,500. ``(ii) Total number of bonuses.--The total number of bonuses that may be paid under subparagraph (B) in any fiscal year may not exceed 4,500. ``(iii) Exception.--A participant may not receive a stipend under subparagraph (A) if the participant is eligible for benefits under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code. ``(iv) Total limitation.--The combination of a stipend under subparagraph (A) and a bonus under subparagraph (B) for any one participant may not exceed $10,000. ``(4) Treatment of stipend and bonus.--A stipend or bonus paid under this subsection to a participant shall be taken into account in determining the eligibility of the participant for Federal student financial assistance provided under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). ``(f) Reimbursement Under Certain Circumstances.-- ``(1) Reimbursement required.--A participant who is paid a stipend or bonus under this section shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 373 of title 37, United States Code, under the following circumstances: ``(A) The participant fails to meet the requirements necessary to obtain a qualifying position in a school described in subsection (b)(2) or to obtain employment in a qualifying position as required by the participation agreement under subsection (e)(1). ``(B) The participant voluntarily leaves, or is terminated for cause from, employment in a qualifying position during the 3 years of required service in violation of the participation agreement. ``(C) The participant executed a written agreement with the Secretary concerned under subsection (d)(5)(B) to serve as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces for a period of 3 years and fails to complete the required term of service. ``(2) Amount of reimbursement.--A participant required to reimburse the Secretary for a stipend or bonus paid to the participant under subsection (e) shall pay an amount that bears the same ratio to the amount of the stipend or bonus as the unserved portion of required service bears to the 3 years of required service. ``(3) Interest.--Any amount owed by a participant under this subsection shall bear interest at the rate equal to the highest rate being paid by the United States on the day on which the reimbursement is determined to be due for securities having maturities of 90 days or less and shall accrue from the day on which the participant is first notified of the amount due. ``(4) Exceptions to reimbursement requirement.--A participant shall be excused from reimbursement under this subsection if the participant becomes permanently totally disabled as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician. The Secretary may also waive the reimbursement in cases of extreme hardship to the participant, as determined by the Secretary. ``(g) Relationship to Educational Assistance Under Montgomery GI Bill.--Except as provided in subsection (e)(3)(C)(iii), the receipt by a participant of a stipend or bonus under subsection (e) shall not reduce or otherwise affect the entitlement of the participant to any benefits under chapter 30 or 33 of title 38 or chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code. ``(h) Participation by States.-- ``(1) Discharge of state activities through consortia of states.--The Secretary may permit States participating in the Program to carry out activities authorized for such States under the Program through one or more consortia of such States. ``(2) Assistance to states.-- ``(A) Grants authorized.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may make grants to States participating in the Program, or to consortia of such States, in order to permit such States or consortia of States to operate offices for purposes of recruiting eligible members of the Armed Forces for participation in the Program and facilitating the employment of participants in qualifying positions. ``(B) Grant limit.--The total amount of grants made under subparagraph (A) in any fiscal year may not exceed $5,000,000. ``(i) Public-Private Partnerships.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into one or more partnerships with nonprofit entities, including veterans service organizations, to assist with the placement of participants in eligible schools in accordance with this section. ``(2) Nonprofit entity defined.--In this subsection, the term `nonprofit entity' means an entity qualifying as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(j) Limitation on Total Fiscal-year Obligations.--The total amount obligated by the Secretary under the Program for any fiscal year may not exceed $20,000,000. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Table of contents.--The table of contents of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2245 the following: subpart 5--troops-to-support-education program Sec. 2251. Assistance to eligible members and former members to obtain employment in schools: Troops-to-Support-Education Program. (c) References.--Any reference in Federal law (other than this Act), regulations, guidance, instructions, or other documents of the Federal Government to the Troops-to-Teachers Program shall be deemed to be a reference to the Troops-to- Support-Education Program. (d) Termination of Department of Defense Troops-to-Teachers Program.-- (1) Termination.--Subject to paragraph (3), section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (2) Conforming and clerical amendments.-- (A) Conforming amendment.--Chapter 58 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by redesignating section 1155 as section 1154. (B) Clerical amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 58 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (i) by striking the item relating to section 1154; and (ii) by redesignating the item relating to section 1155 as the item relating to section 1154. (3) Existing agreements.--The repeal of section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, by paragraph (1) shall not affect-- (A) the validity or terms of any agreement entered into under such section, as in effect immediately before such repeal, before the effective date of the transfer of the program under subsection (a); or (B) the authority to pay assistance, make grants, or obtain reimbursement in connection with such an agreement as in effect before the effective date of the transfer of such program under subsection (a). ______ SA 2390. Mr. ROUNDS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title XII, insert the following: SEC. 1242. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON INCREASED ROTATIONAL DEPLOYMENTS TO GREECE AND ENHANCEMENT OF UNITED STATES-GREECE DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENT. (a) Feasibility Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of increased rotational deployments of members of the Armed Forces to Greece, including to Souda Bay, Alexandroupoli, Larissa, Volos, and Stefanovikeio. (2) Element.--The study required by paragraph (1) shall include an evaluation of any infrastructure investment necessary to support such increased rotational deployments. (3) Report to congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study required by paragraph (1). (b) Diplomatic Engagement.--The Secretary of State is encouraged to pursue persistent United States diplomatic engagement with respect to the Greece-Cyprus-Israel and Greece-Cyprus-Egypt trilateral agreements beyond the occasional participation of United States diplomats in the regular summits of the countries party to such agreements. ______ SA 2391. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal [[Page S4150]] year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title V, insert the following: SEC. 520. REPORTS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Report on Findings of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion in the Military.-- (1) In general.--Upon the completion by the Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion in the Military of its report on actionable recommendations to increase racial diversity and ensure equal opportunity across all grades of the Armed Forces, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the report of the Defense Board, including the findings and recommendations of the Defense Board. (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A comprehensive description of the findings and recommendations of the Defense Board in its report referred to in paragraph (1). (B) A comprehensive description of any actionable recommendations of the Defense Board in its report. (C) A description of the actions proposed to be undertaken by the Secretary in connection with such recommendations, and a timeline for implementation of such actions. (D) A description of the resources used by the Defense Board for its report, and a description and assessment of any shortfalls in such resources for purposes of the Defense Board. (b) Report on Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--At the same time the Secretary of Defense submits the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall also submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces. (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The mission statement or purpose of the Advisory Committee, and any proposed objectives and goals of the Advisory Committee (B) A description of current members of the Advisory Committee and the criteria used for selecting members. (C) A description of the duties and scope of activities of the Advisory Committee. (D) The reporting structure of the Advisory Committee. (E) An estimate of the annual operating costs and staff years of the Advisory Committee. (F) An estimate of the number and frequency of meetings of the Advisory Committee. (G) Any subcommittees, established or proposed, that would support the Advisory Committee. (H) Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to extend the term of the Advisory Committee beyond the proposed termination date of the Advisory Committee. (c) Report on Current Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--At the same time the Secretary of Defense submits the reports required by subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall also submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on current diversity and inclusion in the Armed Forces. (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An identification of the current racial, ethnic, and sex composition of each Armed Force generally. (B) An identification of the current racial, ethnic, and sex composition of each Armed Force by grade. (C) A comparison of the participation rates of minority populations in officer grades, warrant officer grades, and enlisted member grades in each Armed Force with the percentage of such populations among the general population. (D) A comparison of the participation rates of minority populations in each career field in each Armed Force with the percentage of such populations among the general population. (E) A comparison among the Armed Forces of the percentage of minority populations in each officer grade above grade O- 4. (F) A comparison among the Armed Forces of the percentage of minority populations in each enlisted grade above grade E- 6. (G) A description and assessment of barriers to minority participation in the Armed Forces in connection with accession, assessment, and training. (d) Sense of Senate on Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces.--It is the sense of the Senate that the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces-- (1) should consist of diverse group of individuals, including-- (A) a general or flag officer from each regular component of the Armed Forces; (B) a retired general or flag officer from not fewer than two of the Armed Forces; (C) a regular officer of the Armed Forces in a grade O-5 or lower; (D) a regular enlisted member of the Armed Forces in a grade E-7 or higher; (E) a regular enlisted member of the Armed Forces in a grade E-6 or lower; (F) a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces in any grade; (G) a member of the Department of Defense civilian workforce; (H) an member of the academic community with expertise in diversity studies; and (I) an individual with appropriate expertise in diversity and inclusion; (2) should include individuals from a variety of military career paths, including-- (A) aviation; (B) special operations; (C) intelligence; (D) cyber; (E) space; and (F) surface warfare; (3) should have a membership such that not fewer than 20 percent of members possess-- (A) a firm understanding of the role of mentorship and best practices in finding and utilizing mentors; (B) experience and expertise in change of culture of large organizations; or (C) experience and expertise in implementation science; and (4) should focus on objectives that address-- (A) barriers to promotion within the Armed Forces, including development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase racial diversity and ensure equal opportunity across all grades in the Armed Forces; (B) participation of minority officers and senior noncommissioned officers in the Armed Forces, including development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such participation; (C) recruitment of minority candidates for innovative pre- service programs in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (SROTC), and military service academies, including programs in connection with flight instruction, special operations, and national security, including development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such recruitment; (D) retention of minority individuals in senior leadership and mentorship positions in the Armed Forces, including development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such retention; and (E) achievement of cultural and ethnic diversity in recruitment for the Armed Forces, including development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such diversity in recruitment. ______ SA 2392. Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. Sasse) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. CISA DIRECTOR. Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 5313, by inserting after the item relating to ``Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration'' the following: ``Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.''; and (2) in section 5314, by striking the item relating to ``Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.''. SEC. __. AGENCY REVIEW. (a) Requirement of Comprehensive Review.--In order to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a comprehensive review of the ability of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to fulfill-- (1) the missions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (2) the recommendations detailed in the report issued by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission under section 1652(k) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232). (b) Elements of Review.--The review conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of how additional budget resources could be used by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for projects and programs that-- (A) support the national risk management mission; (B) promote public-private integration; and (C) provide situational awareness of cybersecurity threats. (2) A comprehensive force structure assessment of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency including-- (A) a determination of the appropriate size and composition of personnel to accomplish the mission of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as the recommendations detailed in the report issued by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission under section 1652(k) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232); (B) an assessment of whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the [[Page S4151]] prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks in critical infrastructure; (C) an assessment of whether the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has the appropriate personnel and resources to-- (i) perform risk assessments, threat hunting, incident response to support both private and public cybersecurity; (ii) carry out the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency related to the security of Federal information and Federal information systems; and (iii) carry out the critical infrastructure responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, including national risk management; and (D) an assessment of whether current structure, personnel, and resources of regional field offices are sufficient in fulfilling agency responsibilities and mission requirements. (c) Submission of Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress detailing the results of the assessments required under subsection (b), including recommendations to address any identified gaps. SEC. __. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVIEW. (a) Review.--The Administrator of the General Services Administration shall-- (1) conduct a review of current Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency facilities and assess the suitability of such facilities to fully support current and projected mission requirements nationally and regionally; and (2) make recommendations regarding resources needed to procure or build a new facility or augment existing facilities to ensure sufficient size and accommodations to fully support current and projected mission requirements, including the integration of personnel from the private sector and other departments and agencies. (b) Submission of Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall submit the review required under subsection (a) to-- (1) the President; (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (3) to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. ______ SA 2393. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title X, insert the following: SEC. 1052. TRANSFER OF F-4 PHANTOM FIGHTER AIRCRAFT TO THE CLASSIC AIRCRAFT AVIATION MUSEUM, HILLSBORO, OREGON. (a) Transfer Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer, without consideration, to the Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum, Hillsboro, Oregon (in this section referred to as the ``Museum''), the following: (1) Any F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft airframe in flightworthy condition that is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Museum, to be suitable for transfer. (2) Two operational engines in flightworthy condition and suitable for utilization in the airframe transferred under paragraph (1) that are determined by the Secretary to be suitable for transfer. (3) Such avionics, rotable components (including wheels, tires, and brakes), radar, and other subcomponents for F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft as the Secretary, in consultation with the Museum, determines to be appropriate for the maintenance of the historical integrity and safety of the airframe transferred under paragraph (1) while in operation. (b) Transfer of Additional Engines.--Upon request of the Museum following a determination by the Museum that an engine transferred under subsection (a)(2), or under this subsection, is no longer maintainable by the Museum in a flightworthy condition, the Secretary shall transfer, without consideration, to the Museum an operational engine that is in flightworthy condition and suitable for utilization in the airframe transferred under subsection (a)(1) if such an engine is available for transfer. (c) Non-combat Capable.--The airframe and engines transferred under this section shall be appropriately altered so as to be non-combat capable after transfer. However, no such alteration shall impair or impede the flightworthiness of the airframe or engines after transfer. (d) Conditions.--As conditions for the transfer of the airframe and engines authorized by this section, the Museum shall agree as follows: (1) To fully indemnify the United States for any and all liabilities arising in connection with the transfer. (2) To not transfer the airframe or engines to another party without the advance, written approval of the Secretary. (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the transfers required by this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. ______ SA 2394. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end, add the following: TITLE XLVIII--AMENDMENTS TO THE SOAR ACT SEC. 4801. AMENDMENTS TO THE SOAR ACT. The Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (division C of Public Law 112-10) is amended-- (1) in section 3007 (sec. 38-1853.07 D.C. Official Code)-- (A) in subsection (a)(5)(A)(i), by striking subclause (I) and inserting the following: ``(I) is fully accredited by an accrediting body with jurisdiction in the District of Columbia or that is recognized by the Student and Visitor Exchange English Language Program administered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or''; (B) by striking subsection (c) and redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c); (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and Parental Assistance'' and inserting ``, Parental Assistance, and Student Academic Assistance''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$2,200,000''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) The expenses of providing tutoring service to participating eligible students that need additional academic assistance. If there are insufficient funds to provide tutoring services to all such students in a year, the eligible entity shall give priority in such year to students who previously attended an elementary school or secondary school identified as one of the lowest-performing schools under the District of Columbia's accountability system.''; and (D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsections (b) and (c)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)''; and (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsections (b) and (c)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)''; (2) in section 3008(h) (sec. 38-1853.08(h) D.C. Official Code)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 3009(a)(2)(A)(i)'' and inserting ``section 3009(a)''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Administration of tests.--The Institute of Education Sciences may administer assessments to students participating in the evaluation under section 3009(a) for the purpose of conducting the evaluation under such section.''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``the nationally norm- referenced standardized test described in paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``a nationally norm-referenced standardized test''; (3) in section 3009(a) (sec. 38-1853.09(a) D.C. Official Code)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``annually'' and inserting ``regularly''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) is rigorous; and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``impact of the program'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``impact of the program on academic progress and educational attainment.''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``on education'' and inserting ``of education''; (ii) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by inserting ``the academic progress of'' after ``assess''; and (II) by striking ``in each of grades 3'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``; and''; (iii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iv) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); and (D) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``A comparison of the academic achievement of participating eligible students who use an opportunity scholarship on the measurements described in paragraph (3)(B) to the academic achievement'' and inserting ``The academic progress of participating eligible students who use an opportunity scholarship compared to the academic progress''; and (II) by inserting ``, which may include students'' after ``students with similar backgrounds''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``increasing the satisfaction of such parents and students with their choice'' and inserting ``those parents' and students' satisfaction with the program''; [[Page S4152]] (iii) by striking subparagraph (D) through (F) and inserting the following: ``(D) The high school graduation rates, college enrollment rates, college persistence rates, and college graduation rates of participating eligible students who use an opportunity scholarship compared with the rates of public school students described in subparagraph (A), to the extent practicable. ``(E) The college enrollment rates, college persistence rates, and college graduation rates of students who participated in the program as the result of winning the Opportunity Scholarship Program lottery compared to the enrollment, persistence, and graduation rates for students who entered but did not win such lottery and who, as a result, served as the control group for previous evaluations of the program under this division. Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to waive section 3004(a)(3)(A)(iii) with respect to any such student. ``(F) The safety of the schools attended by participating eligible students who use an opportunity scholarship compared with the schools attended by public school students described in subparagraph (A), to the extent practicable.''; and (iv) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``achievement'' and inserting ``progress''; and (4) in section 3014 (sec. 38-1853.14, D.C. Official Code)-- (A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2012 and for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2019'' and inserting ``$75,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and for each succeeding fiscal year''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``$60,000,000'' and inserting ``$75,000,000''. ______ SA 2395. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title VIII, add the following: SEC. __. TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITY TARGETS. During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 18 months after that date of enactment, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may waive the requirements under subparagraph (I) of section 7(j)(10) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(j)(10)) for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) participating in the program established under such section 7(j)(10) to attain targeted dollar levels of revenue outside of the program. ______ SA 2396. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title XII, add the following: Subtitle H--Sanctions With Respect to the Russian Federation SEC. 1291. DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) Admission; admitted; alien.--The terms ``admission'', ``admitted'', and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) Financial institution.--The term ``financial institution'' means a financial institution specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J), (M), or (Y) of section 5312(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code. (4) Foreign financial institution.--The term ``foreign financial institution'' has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. (5) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (6) United states financial institution.--The term ``United States financial institution'' has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. (7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. SEC. 1292. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENT OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION RELATING TO BOUNTIES ON MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES AND ALLIED FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) Certification and Report.-- (1) Certification required.--Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a certification with respect to-- (A) whether or not the Government of the Russian Federation, or proxies of that Government, was responsible for offering bounties for the killing of members of the Armed Forces of the United States or members of the Resolute Support Mission led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (commonly referred to as ``NATO'') in Afghanistan; (B) whether the information described in subparagraph (A) was provided to-- (i) senior officials of the United States Government, including the President and the Vice President, and, if so, when that information was provided to those officials; and (ii) allies of the United States serving in Afghanistan under the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission. (2) Report required.--Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report describing the measures taken by the Department of Defense to provide greater protection to members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The certification required by paragraph (1) and the report required by paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.-- (1) In general.--If the Director of National Intelligence certifies under subsection (a)(1)(A) that the Government of the Russian Federation or any of its proxies was responsible for bounties described in that subsection, the President shall, not later than 15 days after the date of the certification, impose the following sanctions: (A) Asset blocking.--The President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of each person described in paragraph (2) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Aliens inadmissible for visas, admission, or parole.-- (i) Visas, admission, or parole.--An alien described in paragraph (2) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--The visa or other entry documentation of an alien described in paragraph (2) shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (II) Immediate effect.--A revocation under subclause (I) shall-- (aa) take effect immediately; and (bb) automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession. (C) Rejection of transactions with defense and intelligence sectors of russian federation.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct all United States financial institutions to reject all financial transactions involving any person on the list, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, produced by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 231(e) of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9525(e)). (2) Persons described.--A person described in this paragraph is any of the following: (A) Vladimir Putin or any person acting for or on behalf of Vladimir Putin, including any person managing any of his assets anywhere in the world. (B) Any senior official of the Government of the Russian Federation determined by the President to have been involved in the activity described in subsection (a)(1)(A). (C) Any official of a defense or intelligence unit of that Government, including the Main Intelligence Agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, if that unit is determined by the President to have been involved in the activity described in subsection (a)(1)(A). [[Page S4153]] SEC. 1293. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRANSACTIONS WITH CERTAIN RUSSIAN POLITICAL FIGURES AND OLIGARCHS. (a) In General.--On and after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of each person described in subsection (b), if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (b) Persons Described.--The persons described in this subsection are-- (1) political figures, oligarchs, and other persons that facilitate illicit and corrupt activities, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and persons acting for or on behalf of such political figures, oligarchs, and persons; (2) Russian parastatal entities that facilitate illicit and corrupt activities, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin; (3) family members of persons described in paragraph (1) or (2) that derive significant benefits from such illicit and corrupt activities; and (4) persons, including financial institutions, that knowingly engage in significant transactions with persons described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (c) Updated Report on Oligarchs and Parastatal Entities of the Russian Federation.--Section 241 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Public Law 115- 44; 131 Stat. 922) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Updated Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of the Russian Federation that builds on the report submitted under subsection (a) on January 29, 2018, by-- ``(1) including the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a); and ``(2) excluding from the portion of the report responsive to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) any individual with respect to which there is no credible information suggesting the individual has the close financial or political relationships, or engages in the illicit activities, described in subsection (a).''; and (3) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking ``The report required under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The reports required by subsections (a) and (b)''. (d) Strategy Required.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a strategy describing how the President will coordinate with the European Union and its individual member countries with respect to efforts to deny Russian persons described in the updated report required by subsection (b) of section 241 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, as amended by subsection (c), access to financial institutions or real estate in the European Union or United States. SEC. 1294. IMPLEMENTATION; PENALTIES. (a) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to the extent necessary to carry out this subtitle. (b) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of the provisions of subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 1292(b)(1) or section 1293(a), or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out such provisions, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. SEC. 1295. EXCEPTIONS. (a) Intelligence Activities.--This subtitle shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (b) Exception to Comply With International Obligations and for Law Enforcement Activities.--Sanctions under section 1292(b)(1)(B) shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary-- (1) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (2) to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the United States. (c) Exception Relating to Importation of Goods.-- (1) In general.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this subtitle shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (2) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (d) Exception Relating to Activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.-- (1) In general.--This subtitle shall not apply with respect to activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any sanction or other condition, limitation, restriction, or prohibition, that directly or indirectly impedes the supply by any entity of the Russian Federation of any product or service, or the procurement of such product or service by any contractor or subcontractor of the United States or any other entity, relating to or in connection with any space launch conducted for-- (A) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; or (B) any other non-Department of Defense customer. SEC. 1296. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed-- (1) to supersede the limitations or exceptions on the use of rocket engines for national security purposes under section 1608 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3626; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note), as amended by section 1607 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1100) and section 1602 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2582); or (2) to prohibit a contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Defense from acquiring components referred to in such section 1608. ______ SA 2397. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title III, add the following: SEC. 333. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INCLUSION OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN MQ-25 STINGRAY PROGRAM. It is the sense of Congress that, when identifying military installations for the MQ-25 Stingray, the Secretary of the Navy should assess the suitability of military installations that-- (1) support at least one Navy Reserve strike fighter squadron; and (2) do not currently have aircraft assigned that have air refueling as their primary mission. ______ SA 2398. Mr. CRAMER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following: SEC. ___. REPORT ON USE OF COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR WIDEBAND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ROAMING AND MULTIDOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL CAPABILITIES. No later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for integrating a digital ground architecture that will utilize commercial innovations and solutions to enable wideband satellite communications users to transition between systems and networks and multidomain command and control capabilities without unnecessary additional investment in terminal hardware. ______ SA 2399. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Mr. Sanders) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal [[Page S4154]] year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title X, insert the following: SEC. 1003. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON CERTAIN EFFORTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Report Required.--No later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the progress of the Department of the Defense in modernizing its financial management enterprise. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include following: (1) A description of the actions taken by the Department of Defense as part of the implementation of the Digital Modernization Strategy to modernize the data, architecture, and systems comprising its financial management enterprise. (2) The name of each financial management system in use by the Department, and an annotation of the data for which such system is the official system of record. (3) The anticipated date of retirement for each system named pursuant to paragraph (2) that is planned to be retired. (4) A summary of the retirement plan for any system that will be retired, including the manner in which data in such system will be transferred to a different system. (5) In the case of a system that is not planned for retirement, a justification of the determination not to retire such system. (6) The amount spent by the Department on operating and maintaining financial management systems during the five fiscal years ending with fiscal year 2020. (7) The amount spent by the Department on acquiring or developing new financial management systems during such five fiscal years. ______ SA 2400. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Mr. Leahy) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following: SEC. 1085. RESTRICTING THE USE OF EQUIPMENT BY U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVEILLANCE OF PROTESTS, ACTS OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, OR SIMILAR ACTS PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT. Section 2 of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109- 367; 8 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Restrictions on Use of Equipment.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no office, unit, or subdivision of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may use, or transfer or make available to Federal, State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or other civil authorities for their use, any equipment for the surveillance of protests, acts of civil disobedience, or similar acts protected by the First Amendment within the United States for domestic law enforcement purposes.''. ______ SA 2401. Mr. PERDUE (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. FEDERAL REGISTER MODERNIZATION. (a) References to Printing.--Chapter 15 of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 1502-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``printing'' and inserting ``publishing''; and (B) by striking ``printing and distribution'' and inserting ``publishing''; (2) in section 1507-- (A) by striking ``the duplicate originals or certified copies of the document have'' and inserting ``the document has''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``printed'' and inserting ``published''; and (3) in section 1509, in subsections (a) and (b), by striking ``printing, reprinting, wrapping, binding, and distributing'' and inserting ``publishing'', each place it appears. (b) Publish Defined.--Section 1501 of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``; and'' at the end of the definition for ``person'' and inserting a semicolon; and (2) by inserting after the definition for ``person'' the following: `` `publish' means to circulate for sale or distribution to the public; and''. (c) Filing Documents With Office Amendment.--Section 1503 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 1503. Filing documents with Office; notation of time; public inspection; transmission for publishing ``The original document required or authorized to be published by section 1505 shall be filed with the Office of the Federal Register for publication at times established by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register by regulation. The Archivist of the United States shall cause to be noted on the original of each document the day and hour of filing. Upon filing, the document shall be immediately available for public inspection in the Office. The original shall be retained by the National Archives and Records Administration and shall be available for inspection under regulations prescribed by the Archivist, unless such original is disposed of in accordance with disposal schedules submitted by the Administrative Committee and authorized by the Archivist pursuant to regulations issued under chapter 33; however, originals of proclamations of the President and Executive orders shall be permanently retained by the Administration as part of the National Archives of the United States. The Office shall transmit to the Government Publishing Office, as provided by this chapter, each document required or authorized to be published by section 1505. Every Federal agency shall cause to be transmitted for filing the original of all such documents issued, prescribed, or promulgated by the agency.''. (d) Federal Register Amendment.--Section 1504 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 1504. `Federal Register'; publishing; contents; distribution; price ``Documents required or authorized to be published by section 1505 shall be published immediately by the Government Publishing Office in a serial publication designated the `Federal Register'. The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall make available the facilities of the Government Publishing Office for the prompt publication of the Federal Register in the manner and at the times required by this chapter and the regulations prescribed under it. The contents of the daily issues shall be indexed and constitute all documents, required or authorized to be published, filed with the Office of the Federal Register up to the time of the day immediately preceding the day of publication fixed by regulations under this chapter. There shall be published with each document a copy of the notation, required to be made by section 1503, of the day and hour when, upon filing with the Office, the document was made available for public inspection. Distribution shall be made at a time in the morning of the day of distribution fixed by regulations prescribed under this chapter. The prices to be charged for the Federal Register may be fixed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register established by section 1506 without reference to the restrictions placed upon and fixed for the sale of Government publications by sections 1705 and 1708.''. (e) Documents To Be Published in Federal Register.--Section 1505 of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``Comments'' and inserting ``News Commentary''; and (B) by striking ``comments'' and inserting ``news commentary''; (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: ``(c) Alternative Publication.--In a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office does not fulfill the publication requirements of this chapter, the Office of the Federal Register may establish a website to publish the Federal Register until such time that the Government Publishing Office resumes publication.''; and (4) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, in the matter following paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting ``telecommunications, the Internet,'' after ``the press, the radio,''; and (B) by striking ``and two duplicate originals or two certified copies'' and inserting ``document''. (f) Administrative Committee of the Federal Register Amendment.--Subsection (a) of section 1506 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Composition; Duties.--The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register shall consist of the Archivist of the United States or Acting Archivist, who shall chair the committee, an officer of the Department of Justice designated by the Attorney General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office or Acting Director of the Government Publishing Office. The Director of the Federal Register shall act as secretary of the committee. The committee shall prescribe, with the approval of the President, regulations for carrying out this chapter. The regulations shall provide for, among other things-- ``(1) the documents which shall be authorized under section 1505(b) to be published in the Federal Register; ``(2) the manner and form in which the Federal Register shall be published; ``(3) the manner and form in which agencies submit documents for publication in the Federal Register and special editions of the Federal Register; ``(4) subject to subsection (b), the manner of distribution to Members of Congress, officers and employees of the United States, or Federal agency, for official use, and the number which shall be available for distribution to the public; [[Page S4155]] ``(5) the prices to be charged for individual copies of, and subscriptions to, the Federal Register and any reprints and bound volumes of it; ``(6) the manner and form by which the Federal Register may receive information and comments from the public, if practicable and efficient; and ``(7) special editions of the Federal Register.''. (g) Code of Federal Regulations Amendment.--Section 1510 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 1510. Code of Federal Regulations ``(a) Special Edition for Codification of Agency Documents.--The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register, with the approval of the President, may require, from time to time as it considers necessary, the preparation and publication in a special edition of the Federal Register a complete codification of the documents of each agency of the Government having general applicability and legal effect, issued or promulgated by the agency by publication in the Federal Register or by filing with the Administrative Committee, and which are relied upon by the agency as authority for, or are invoked or used by it in the discharge of, its activities or functions, and are in effect as to facts arising on or after dates specified by the Administrative Committee. ``(b) Code of Federal Regulations.--A codification prepared under subsection (a) of this section shall be published and shall be designated as the `Code of Federal Regulations'. The Administrative Committee shall regulate the manner and forms of publishing this codification. ``(c) Supplementation, Collation, and Republication.--The Administrative Committee shall regulate the supplementation and the collation and republication of the codification with a view to keeping the Code of Federal Regulations as current as practicable. Each unit of codification shall be supplemented and republished at least once each calendar year. The Office of the Federal Register may create updates of each unit of codification from time to time and make the same available electronically or may provide public access using an electronic edition that allows a user to select a specific date and retrieve the version of the codification in effect as of that date. ``(d) Preparation and Publication by the Federal Register.--The Office of the Federal Register shall prepare and publish the codifications, supplements, collations, indices, and user aids authorized by this section. ``(e) Prima Facie Evidence.--The codified documents of the several agencies published in the Code of Federal Regulations under this section, as amended by documents subsequently filed with the Office and published in the daily issues of the Federal Register, shall be prima facie evidence of the text of the documents and of the fact that they are in effect on and after the date of publication. ``(f) Regulations.--The Administrative Committee, with approval of the President, shall issue regulations for carrying out this section. ``(g) Exception.--This section does not require codification of the text of Presidential documents published and periodically compiled in supplements to title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations.''. (h) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The table of sections for chapter 15 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking the items related to sections 1502, 1503, and 1504 and inserting the following: ``1502. Custody and publishing of Federal documents; appointment of Director. ``1503. Filing documents with Office; notation of time; public inspection; transmission for publishing. ``1504. `Federal Register'; publishing; contents; distribution; price.''. ______ SA 2402. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Loeffler, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Merkley)) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS DURING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States should lead the international community in its efforts to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic; (2) the United States, in implementing emergency policies at home and through its diplomacy and foreign assistance abroad, should promote the protection of internationally recognized human rights during and after the coronavirus pandemic; (3) the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') should provide assistance and implement programs, directly or through nongovernmental organizations or international organizations, that-- (A) support democratic institutions, civil society, free media, and other internationally recognized human rights during, and in the aftermath of, the novel coronavirus pandemic; and (B) ensure attention to countries in which the government's response to the pandemic violated human rights and democratic norms; and (4) in implementing emergency policies in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic-- (A) governments should fully respect and comply with internationally recognized human rights, including the rights to life, liberty, and security of the person, the freedoms of movement, religion, speech, peaceful assembly, association, freedom of expression and of the press, and the freedom from arbitrary detention, discrimination, or invasion of privacy; (B) emergency restrictions or powers that impact internationally recognized human rights, including the rights to freedom of assembly, association, and movement should be-- (i) narrowly tailored, proportionate, and necessary to the government's legitimate goal of ending the pandemic; (ii) limited in duration; (iii) clearly communicated to the population; (iv) subject to independent government oversight; and (v) implemented in a nondiscriminatory and fully transparent manner; (C) governments-- (i) should not place any limits or other restrictions on, or criminalize, the free flow of information; and (ii) should make all efforts to provide and maintain open access to the internet and other communications platforms; (D) emergency measures should not discriminate against any segment of the population, including minorities, vulnerable individuals, and marginalized groups; (E) monitoring systems put in place to track and reduce the impact of the novel coronavirus should, at a minimum-- (i) abide by privacy best practices involving data anonymization and aggregation; (ii) be administered in an open and transparent manner; (iii) be scientifically justified and necessary to limit the spread of disease; (iv) be employed for a limited duration of time in correspondence with the system's public health objective; (v) be subject to independent oversight; (vi) incorporate reasonable data security measures; and (vii) be firewalled from other commercial and governmental uses, such as law enforcement and the enforcement of immigration policies; and (F) governments should take every feasible measure to protect the administration of free and fair elections. (b) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to encourage the protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights at home and abroad at all times and especially during the novel coronavirus pandemic; (2) to support freedom of expression and freedom of the press in the United States and elsewhere, which freedoms are critical to ensuring public dissemination of, and access to, accurate information about the novel coronavirus pandemic, including information authorities need to enact science-based policies that limit the spread and impact of the virus, while protecting human rights; (3) to support multilateral efforts to address the novel coronavirus pandemic; and (4) to oppose the use of the novel coronavirus pandemic as a justification for the enactment of laws and policies that use states of emergency to violate or otherwise restrict the human rights of citizens, inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation, and without clear scientific or public health justifications, including the coercive, arbitrary, disproportionate, or unlawful use of surveillance technology. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Internationally recognized human rights.--The term ``internationally recognized human rights'' means-- (A) the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the rights to life, liberty, security of person, the freedom of movement, religion, speech, peaceful assembly, association, freedom of expression and the press, the freedom from arbitrary detention, discrimination, or invasion of privacy; and (B) all other rights indispensable for human dignity. (d) Funding for Programs and Countries.-- (1) Program priorities.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (g) may be made available for fiscal years 2020 through 2025, to carry out the Foreign Assistance Act [[Page S4156]] of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), including programs to support democratic institutions, freedom of the press, civil society, and human rights defenders in countries where government measures taken in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, including emergency measures, violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights according to the principles set forth in subsection (a)(4). Programs carried out under this paragraph shall be designed-- (A) to strengthen and support all internationally recognized human rights, freedom of the press, human rights defenders, and civil society; and (B) to restore and strengthen democratic institutions. (2) Strategy.-- (A) Initial strategy.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID shall jointly submit an initial strategy for carrying out the programs referred to in paragraph (1) to the appropriate congressional committees. (B) Strategic plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID shall submit a 5-year strategic plan to the appropriate congressional committees that lays out the steps the Department of State and USAID will take, through diplomacy and foreign assistance, to address the persistent issues related to internationally recognized human rights in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus response, including identifying the resources necessary to implement such strategic plan. (3) Conditioning of security sector assistance.--Section 502B(a)(4) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) has engaged in the systematic violation of internationally recognized human rights through the use of emergency laws, policies, or administrative procedures.''. (e) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall publish on the Department of State website, and submit to the appropriate congressional committees, a report that describes-- (A) for each country and territory included in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, whether and how each country or territory has adhered to the principles set forth in subsection (a)(4) in responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic; (B) with regard to each country in which the response to the novel coronavirus pandemic violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation, a description of-- (i) the actions of the United States Government to address such restrictions through diplomacy and the use of foreign assistance; and (ii) any efforts made by each country to respond to and resolve such human rights concerns; (C) with regard to each country in which the response to the coronavirus pandemic violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights, a description of the impact of noncompliant policies on-- (i) the population's access to health care services; (ii) the population's access to services for survivors of violence and abuse; (iii) women and ethnic, religious, sexual, and other minority, vulnerable, or marginalized populations; and (iv) the government's efforts and ability to control the pandemic; (D) whether any foreign person or persons within a country have been determined to have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic response, including any sanctions imposed on such persons in accordance with United States law; (E) actions taken by the Global Engagement Center established under section 1287 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note) to counter disinformation related to the novel coronavirus pandemic; and (F) the United States Government's efforts around the world-- (i) to counter disinformation related to the novel coronavirus pandemic; and (ii) to disseminate accurate information about the pandemic. (2) Monthly reports.--Not later than 30 days after the publication of the report required under paragraph (1), and monthly thereafter until the date that is 60 days after the date on which the World Health Organization declares that the novel coronavirus pandemic has ended, the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development shall provide, to the appropriate congressional committees-- (A) a briefing containing updates on any new developments related to issues covered in the report published under paragraph (1); and (B) a list of the countries that have removed coronavirus- related emergency restrictions impacting internationally recognized human rights, including details regarding the restrictions that were removed. (3) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the World Health Organization declares that the novel coronavirus pandemic has ended, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (A) lists the countries whose emergency measures or other legal actions limiting internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation extended beyond the end of the pandemic; (B) describes such countries' emergency measures, including-- (i) how such procedures violate or seriously undermine internationally recognized human rights; and (ii) an analysis of the impact of such measures on-- (I) the government's efforts and ability to control the pandemic within the country; (II) the population's access to health care services; (III) the population's access to services for survivors of violence and abuse; and (IV) women and ethnic, religious, sexual, and other minority, vulnerable, or marginalized populations; (C) describes-- (i) any surveillance measures implemented or utilized by the governments of such countries as part of the novel coronavirus pandemic response; (ii) the extent to which such measures have been, or have not been, rolled back; and (iii) whether and how such measures impact internationally recognized human rights; and (D) indicates whether any foreign person or persons within a country have been determined to have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic response, including a description of any resulting sanctions imposed on such persons under United States law. (f) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.-- (1) In general.--Section 116(f)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(f)(1)) is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) A description of-- ``(i) any misuse by the government of such country of any emergency powers; ``(ii) any failure by the government of such country-- ``(I) to state the specific duration of the powers referred to in clause (i); ``(II) to clearly articulate the purposes of such powers; or ``(III) to notify the United Nations regarding the use of such powers, as required by applicable treaty; ``(iii) any failure by the government of such country-- ``(I) to abide by the stated purposes of the powers referred to in clause (i); or ``(II) to cease the use of such powers after any specified term expires; ``(iv) any violations by the government of such country of non-derogable rights; ``(v) any discriminatory implementation by such government of the powers referred to in clause (i); ``(vi) the impact of such powers on the access of the people of such country to health care services; and ``(vii) the development and proliferation of surveillance technologies in such country, including new or emerging technologies used by the government of such country in the surveillance of civilian populations in ways that are inconsistent with the standards described in subsection (a)(4)(E) of the Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act.''. (2) Human rights report.-- (A) In general.--Section 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(b) is amended by inserting ``Each report under this section shall include the information described in section 116(f)(1)(C).'' after ``the Secretary of State.''. (B) Briefing.--The Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall be available to brief the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives regarding the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices during the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the reports are released. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out-- (1) the strategy described in subsection (d)(2)(A); (2) the 5-year strategic plan described in subsection (d)(2)(B); and (3) the reporting requirements set forth in subsection (e). ______ SA 2403. Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and Mr. Cardin) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title XXVIII, insert the following: [[Page S4157]] SEC. 2806. INCREASED AUTHORITY FOR LABORATORY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS. Section 2805(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$6,000,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$10,000,000''. ______ SA 2404. Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and Mr. Cardin) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title VII, insert the following: SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION IN GRADUATES FROM UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES. The Secretary of Defense may not reduce the annual number of graduates from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences from the number that graduated in 2019. ______ SA 2405. Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Markey, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Kaine) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title IX, add the following: Subtitle E--District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule SEC. ___. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the ``District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act''. SEC. ___. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL GUARD AUTHORITIES TO MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Reserve Corps.--Section 72 of such Act (sec. 49-407, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Appointment of Commissioned Officers.--(1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' and inserting ``Mayor.''. (2) Section 9 of such Act (sec. 49-304, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (3) Section 13 of such Act (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. (5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49- 103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (2) Section 46 of such Act (sec. 49-104, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the President'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 49-503, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the President of the United States'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. ___. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Failure To Satisfactorily Perform Prescribed Training.--Section 10148(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Appointment of Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10502(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (e) Consent for Active Duty or Relocation.--(1) Section 12301 of such title is amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' in the second sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) in subsection (d), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ``, or, in the case of the District of Columbia National Guard, the Mayor of the District of Columbia.''. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. ___4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 32, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Maintenance of Other Troops.--Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia)''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Additional Assistance.--Section 113 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Inclusion of District of Columbia.--In this section, the term `State' includes the District of Columbia.''. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. (2) Clerical amendments.-- (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive.''. (g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (h) National Guard Challenge Program.--Section 509 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, under which the Governor or the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, under which the Governor or the Mayor''; (2) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''; (3) in subsection (j), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (4) in subsection (k), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (i) Issuance of Supplies.--Section 702(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National [[Page S4158]] Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. ___. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT. Section 602(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1-206.02(b), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the National Guard of the District of Columbia,''. ______ SA 2406. Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Menendez) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF TRUMP ORGANIZATION FOREIGN PROPERTY INTERESTS. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (6) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (8) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (9) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (b) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter while President Donald J. Trump remains in office, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) identifies all residential and commercial tenants leasing space in a foreign property owned or managed by the Trump Organization (including its subsidiaries), including beneficial ownership information and nationality for each tenant listed as a limited liability company; (2) discloses, for each of the calendar years 2017, 2018, and 2019, the total income earned by the Trump Organization from any licensing agreements for foreign properties referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) includes copies of all active licensing agreements signed by a representative of the Trump Organization for foreign properties referred to in paragraph (1). ______ SA 2407. Mr. UDALL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XVI, insert the following: SEC. ____. NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE FUTURE COMMERCIAL SOURCES OF SATELLITE IMAGERY. (a) Findings.--The Senate finds the following: (1) The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is moving forward with acquiring commercial satellite imagery following the end of the decade-long EnhancedView contract, set to end at the end of fiscal year 2020. (2) The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office expects to continue a program of open competition likely leading to contracts with multiple awardees. (3) The Office continues to be responsive to the requirements of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the broader Department of Defense geospatial- intelligence (GEOINT) user community, including the combatant commands (COCOMs), functional commands, and other key elements of the Armed Forces, including fulfilling the geospatial-intelligence requirements of the user community to the greatest extent. (4) The Office is working proactively with industry to apply commercial solutions to known intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance gaps as much as possible. (b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the plans of the Director to support the continuation of commercial data acquisitions. (c) Elements.--The briefing required under subsection (b) shall cover the following: (1) Identification of new commercial providers or new commercial data sets and solutions. (2) Plans for transitioning providers from pilot programs to operational contracts. (3) How user needs previously met by the EnhancedView contract will be met or exceeded by follow-on contracts. (4) On-ramps for new capabilities responsive to additional user needs. (d) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ______ SA 2408. Ms. DUCKWORTH (for Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Warren, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. Durbin)) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the following: SEC. 1216. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EFFORTS TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF ALL AMERICANS HELD HOSTAGE IN AFGHANISTAN OR PAKISTAN. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the President and the Department of State should prioritize and continue efforts to secure the release of all Americans held hostage by the Taliban, Haqqani Network, or any other group in Afghanistan or Pakistan; and (2) the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs should regularly brief Congress on its efforts. ______ SA 2409. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title XII of division A, add the following: SEC. 1224. ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) As of November 14, 2019, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 190,000 Syrian Kurdish civilians are internally displaced and more than 400,000 civilians in the Syrian conflict zone will have significant humanitarian needs in Kurdish-controlled areas of northeastern Syria as a result of ongoing Turkish operations against Syrian Democratic Forces. (2) Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces have fought on the front lines against the Islamic State, in partnership and with the close support of the United States and its allies and partners. (b) Humanitarian Assistance.-- (1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that all parties to the conflict in Syria should uphold international humanitarian principles by facilitating and expanding humanitarian access across Syria and supporting the rapid, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in greatest need. (2) Authorization.--The President is authorized to provide assistance authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the purposes of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), section 202 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1722), and subsections (a) through (c) of section 2 of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601) to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees and displaced persons, as well as communities hosting significant numbers of Syrian refugees and displaced persons, in accordance with established international humanitarian principles. (c) Report on Accountability for Violations of International Law, Including War Crimes, and Other Harm to Civilians in Syria During the Turkish Incursion.-- (1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (A) Turkish and pro-Turkish forces should end all practices involving arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, torture, arbitrary executions, and other unlawful treatment; and (B) all parties in the Turkish incursion should reveal the fate or the location of all persons who have been subjected to enforced disappearance. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall review evidence of these crimes committed by groups equipped and supported by Turkey, as authorized by the Syrian war crimes provision [[Page S4159]] in section 1232 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the causes and consequences of civilian harm occurring during the Turkish incursion into northeast Syria, including violations of the law of armed conflict, and gross violations of human rights as a result of the actions of all parties to the conflict. (B) Elements.--The report required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following elements: (i) A description of civilian harm occurring in the context of the Turkish incursion, including-- (I) mass casualty incidents; and (II) damage to, and destruction of, civilian infrastructure and services, including-- (aa) hospitals and other medical facilities; (bb) electrical grids; (cc) water systems; and (dd) other critical infrastructure. (ii) A description of violations of the law of armed conflict committed during the Turkish incursion into northeast Syria by Turkish or pro-Turkish forces, including-- (I) alleged war crimes, including the alleged use of chemical weapons against civilian targets; (II) specific instances of failure by the parties to the conflict to exercise distinction, proportionality, and precaution in the use of force in accordance with the law of armed conflict; (III) arbitrary denials of humanitarian access and the resulting impact on the alleviation of human suffering; (IV) extra-judicial executions and detention-related abuses; and (V) other acts that may constitute violations of the law of armed conflict. (iii) Recommendations for establishing accountability mechanisms for civilian harm, war crimes, other violations of the law of armed conflict, and gross violations of human rights perpetrated by Turkish and pro-Turkish forces in northeast Syria, including the potential for prosecuting individuals perpetrating, organizing, directing, or ordering such violations. (d) United States Refugee Program Priorities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall designate, as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern-- (A) Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who were or are employed by the United States Government in Syria in support of the United States military or humanitarian mission in Syria, as determined by the Secretary of State, for an aggregate period of at least 1 year beginning on or after January 1, 2014; (B) Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who establish, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State, that they are or were employed in Syria for an aggregate period of at least 1 year beginning on or after January 1, 2014, by-- (i) a media or nongovernmental organization headquartered in the United States; or (ii) an organization or entity that-- (I) is closely associated with the United States military or humanitarian mission in Syria, as determined by the Secretary of State; and (II) has received a grant from, or entered into a cooperative agreement or contract with, the United States Government; (C) the spouses, children, and parents of aliens described in subparagraph (A); and (D) Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who-- (i) have been identified by the Secretary of State as a persecuted group; and (ii) have close family members (as described in section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) or 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) and 1153(a)) in the United States. (2) Eligibility for admission as a refugee.--An alien may not be denied the opportunity to apply for admission as a refugee under this subsection solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative of a national of the United States or is eligible for admission to the United States under any other immigrant classification. (3) Membership in certain syrian organizations.--An applicant for admission to the United States may not be deemed inadmissible based on membership in, or support provided to, the Syrian Democratic Forces. (4) Identification of other persecuted groups.--The Secretary of State is authorized to classify other groups of Syrians, including vulnerable populations, as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern. (e) Special Immigrant Status for Certain Syrian Kurds and Other Syrians Who Worked for the United States Government in Syria.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4)(A), for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), the Secretary of Homeland Security may provide any alien described in paragraph (2) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)) if-- (A) the alien, or an agent acting on behalf of the alien, submits a petition to the Secretary under section 204 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)); (B) the alien is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa; (C) the alien is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4))); and (D) clears a background check and appropriate screening, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (2) Aliens described.--An alien described in this paragraph-- (A)(i) is a national of Syria or a stateless Kurd habitually residing in Syria; (ii) was or is employed by, or on behalf of, the United States Government in a role that was vital to the success of the United States' Counter ISIS mission in Syria, as determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, for a period of at least 1 year beginning on January 1, 2014; (iii) obtained a favorable written recommendation from the employee's senior supervisor (or the person currently occupying that position) or a more senior person, if the employee's senior supervisor has left the employer or has left Syria, in the entity that was supported by the alien; (iv) cleared a background check and screening before submitting a petition under paragraph (1)(A), pursuant to the requirements set forth in paragraph (3)(C); and (v) has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien's employment by the United States Government; or (B)(i) is the spouse or a child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) is following or accompanying to join the principal alien in the United States. (3) Evaluation of petitions.-- (A) Designation of officer.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate a senior foreign service officer to provide an evaluation of potential applicants before approving a petition under this subsection. (B) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall publish guidelines for evaluating petitions under this subsection. (C) Approval process.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), a petition may not be approved under this subsection unless the recommendation described in subparagraph (A)(iii) is approved by the designee referred to in subparagraph (A), after conducting a risk assessment of the alien petitioner and an independent review of relevant records maintained by the United States Government or hiring organization or entity to confirm that the alien was employed by, and provided faithful service to, the United States Government. (ii) Notification and appeal.--An applicant whose application has been denied under clause (i)-- (I) shall receive a written decision that provides, to the maximum extent feasible, information describing the basis for the denial, including the facts and inferences underlying the individual determination; and (II) shall be provided an opportunity for not more than 1 written appeal, which-- (aa) shall be submitted not more than 120 days after the date on which the applicant receives such written decision; (bb) may request the reopening of such denial; and (cc) shall provide additional information, clarify existing information, or explain any unfavorable information. (D) Evidence of serious threat.--In making a determination under paragraph (2)(A)(v), a credible sworn statement depicting dangerous country conditions and official evidence of such country conditions from the United States Government shall be considered as a factor in determining whether an alien petitioner has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien's employment by the United States Government. (4) Numerical limitations.-- (A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided under this paragraph, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this subsection may not exceed 400 in any fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided special immigrant status under this subsection shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(4)). (C) Carry forward.--If the numerical limitation set forth in subparagraph (A) is not reached during a fiscal year, the numerical limitation under such subparagraph for the following fiscal year shall be increased by a number equal to the difference between-- (i) the number of visas authorized under subparagraph (A) for such fiscal year; and (ii) the number of principal aliens provided special immigrant status under this subsection during such fiscal year. (5) Visa and passport issuance and fees.--An alien described in paragraph (2) may not be charged any fee in connection with an application for, or the issuance of, a special immigrant visa under this subsection. (6) Protection of aliens.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall make a reasonable effort to provide protection to each alien described in paragraph (2) who is seeking special immigrant status under this subsection or to immediately remove such alien from Syria, if possible, if [[Page S4160]] the Secretary determines, after consultation, that such alien is in imminent danger. (7) Security.--An alien is not eligible for admission as a special immigrant under this subsection if the alien is otherwise inadmissible to the United States under section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)). (8) Application process.-- (A) Representation.--An alien applying for admission to the United States as a special immigrant under this subsection may be represented during the application process, including at relevant interviews and examinations, by an attorney or other accredited representative. Such representation shall not be at the expense of the United States Government. (B) Completion.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall ensure that applications for special immigrant visas under this subsection are processed in such a manner to ensure that all steps under the control of the respective departments incidental to the issuance of such visas, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 9 months after the date on which an eligible alien submits all required materials to apply for such visa. (C) Rule of construction.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), any Secretary referred to in such paragraph may take longer than 9 months to complete the steps incidental to issuing a visa under this section if the Secretary-- (i) determines that the satisfaction of national security concerns requires additional time; and (ii) notifies the applicant of such determination. (9) Eligibility for other immigrant classification.--An alien may not be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this subsection solely because such alien-- (A) qualifies as an immediate relative of a national of the United States; or (B) is eligible for admission to the United States under any other immigrant classification. (10) Resettlement support.--An alien who is granted special immigrant status under this subsection shall be eligible for the same resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits as are available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1157). (11) Authority to carry out administrative measures.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense shall implement any additional administrative measures they consider necessary and appropriate-- (A) to ensure the prompt processing of applications under this subsection; (B) to preserve the integrity of the program established under this subsection; and (C) to protect the national security interests of the United States related to such program. (12) Savings provision.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note). (f) Processing Mechanisms.--The Secretary of State shall use existing refugee processing mechanisms in Iraq and in other countries in the region, as appropriate, through which-- (1) aliens described in subsection (d)(1) may apply and interview for admission to the United States as refugees; and (2) aliens described in subsection (e)(2) may apply and interview for admission to the United States as special immigrants. ______ SA 2410. Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title I, insert the following: SEC. 156. REPORT ON LC-130 AIRCRAFT INVENTORY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing future Department of Defense plans for modernizing and sustaining the LC-130 aircraft in its inventory. ______ SA 2411. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title X, insert the following: SEC. 1052. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROPERTY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. (a) Additional Training of Recipient Agency Personnel Required.--Subsection (b)(6) of section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, including respect for the rights of citizens under the Constitution of the United States and de-escalation of force''. (b) Certain Property Not Transferrable.--Such section is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): ``(d) Property Not Transferrable.--The Secretary may not transfer to a Tribal, State, or local law enforcement agency under this section the following: ``(1) Bayonets. ``(2) Grenades (other than stun and flash-bang grenades). ``(3) Weaponized tracked combat vehicles. ``(4) Weaponized drones.''. ______ SA 2412. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title VII, insert the following: SEC. 752. REPORT ON MEDICAL CAPACITY SUPPORT BY UNITED STATES TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES RECEIVING UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on activities by the United States to support the medical capacity of foreign countries receiving assistance from the United States. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of programs and activities by the United States that support medical corps capacity building among foreign countries receiving security assistance from the United States, including-- (A) a list of countries that have received support through such programs and activities during the two-year period preceding the submittal of the report; and (B) a description of the support provided to each recipient. (2) An assessment of whether programs and activities currently authorized to support medical corps capacity building among foreign countries receiving assistance from the United States are sufficient-- (A) to ensure functioning combat casualty care treatment and equipment that meets or exceeds the standards recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care; and (B) to care for the wounded and sick in line with obligations under the law of armed conflict. (3) An assessment of the efficacy of programs of the United States to support the medical capacity of foreign countries receiving assistance from the United States, and any recommendations of the Secretary of Defense on whether further authorities or resources are needed to meet the standards described in paragraph (2)(A). (4) A summary assessment of the capacity and key gaps within the military medical corps of Afghanistan and Iraq, with a focus on their ability to provide battlefield medical care to soldiers and wounded civilians in line with obligations under the law of armed conflict. (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified but may include a classified annex. ______ SA 2413. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following: SEC. 1085. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 2,300,000 women within the veteran population in the United States. (2) The number of women veterans using services from the Veterans Health Administration has increased by 28.8 percent from 423,642 in 2014 to 545,670 in 2019. [[Page S4161]] (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seek care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16- fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. (2) Sessions.--Sessions covered under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) Three or four sessions before labor and delivery. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (f) Administration of Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--The Center for Women Veterans under section 318 of title 38, United States Code, in consultation with the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans established under section 542 of such title (in this section referred to as the ``Advisory Committee''), shall-- (A) coordinate services and activities under the pilot program; (B) oversee the administration of the pilot program; and (C) conduct onsite assessments of medical facilities of the Department that are participating in the pilot program. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Center for Women Veterans, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Advisory Committee may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (4) Inclusion of other members in advisory committee.--Only for purposes of carrying out the duties of the Advisory Committee under this section, the Secretary shall appoint to the Advisory Committee representatives of organizations that provide doula services, including representatives that can speak to the unique challenges endured by veterans of color. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Center for Women Veterans and the Advisory Committee, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Duties.--A Doula Service Coordinator established under paragraph (1) at a medical facility shall be responsible for-- (A) working with eligible entities, doulas, and covered veterans participating in the pilot program; and (B) managing payment between eligible entities and the Department under the pilot program. (3) Tracking of information.--A doula providing services under the pilot program shall report to the applicable Doula Service Coordinator after each session conducted under the pilot program. (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. (h) Term of Pilot Program.--The Secretary shall conduct the pilot program for a period of 5 years. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session. ______ SA 2414. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title V, insert the following: SEC. 549. INITIATIVES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE OFFICER CORPS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Report on Initiatives.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following: (1) A comprehensive description and assessment of the initiatives currently being undertaken by the military service academies to increase diversity among the officers corps of the Armed Forces. (2) A description and assessment of the efforts undertaken by Diversity and Recruitment Officers of each military service academy to recruit in secondary schools to which [[Page S4162]] title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 applies. (b) Release of Information on Applicants and Annual Classes.--The Superintendent of each military service academy shall adopt the approach taken by the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy in releasing to the congressional defense committees in a public manner the following: (1) The manner in which each annual class of cadets or midshipmen is scored for admission. (2) The racial and ethnic makeup of each annual class of cadets or midshipmen. (c) Military Service Academy Defined.--In this section, the term ``military service academy'' means the following: (1) The United States Military Academy. (2) The United States Naval Academy. (3) The United States Air Force Academy. (4) The United States Coast Guard Academy. ______ SA 2415. Ms. WARREN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Strike section 377 and insert the following: SEC. 377. REMOVAL OF CONFEDERATE NAMES, SYMBOLS, DISPLAYS, MONUMENTS, AND PARAPHERNALIA FROM ASSETS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Removal.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall remove all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as the ``Confederacy'') or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from all assets of the Department of Defense. (2) Exemption for grave markers.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to grave markers. (b) Certification.--Upon completion of the removal required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a certification in writing detailing that such removal has been completed. (c) Prohibition on Display.--Beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits the certification required by subsection (b), the Secretary may not place, assign, or otherwise use any name, symbol, display, monument, or paraphernalia that honors or commemorates the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America at any asset of the Department. (d) Asset Defined.--In this section, the term ``asset'' includes any base, installation, street, building, facility, aircraft, ship, plane, weapon, equipment, or any other property owned or controlled by the Department of Defense. ______ SA 2416. Ms. WARREN (for Mr. Markey) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the following: SEC. 1216. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EFFORTS TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF ALL AMERICANS HELD HOSTAGE IN AFGHANISTAN OR PAKISTAN. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the President and the Department of State should prioritize and continue efforts to secure the release of all Americans held hostage by the Taliban, Haqqani Network, or any other group in Afghanistan or Pakistan; and (2) the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs should regularly brief Congress on its efforts. ______ SA 2417. Ms. CANTWELL (for Mr. Manchin (for himself and Ms. Cantwell)) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Beginning on page 1028, strike line 7 and all that follows through page 1029, line 8, and insert the following: ``(3) Department of energy response.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Council submits to the Secretary of Energy a written description under paragraph (2)(B)(i) with respect to the budget request of the Administration for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall include as an appendix to the budget request submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-- ``(i) the funding levels and initiatives identified in the description under paragraph (2)(B)(i); and ``(ii) any additional comments the Secretary considers appropriate. ``(B) Transmission to congress.--The Secretary of Energy shall transmit to Congress, with the budget justification materials submitted in support of the Department of Energy budget for a fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), a copy of the appendix described in subparagraph (A).''. ______ SA 2418. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Strike section 1602. ______ SA 2419. Mr. SANDERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. Inhofe to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title X, insert the following: SEC. 1003. INCENTIVES FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT BY THE COMPONENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINIONS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. (a) Incentives Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall, acting through the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense, develop and issue guidance to incentivize the achievement by each department, agency, and other component of the Department of Defense of unqualified audit opinions on their financial statements. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth a description and assessment of current and proposed incentives for the achievement of unqualified audit opinions as described in subsection (a). (c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the Budget, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the Budget, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ____________________
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