S.Amdt. 2367
What it does: Rewrites page 715, line 1
Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI)What it changes
1 change to S. 1072
Rewrites page 715, line 1
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 715, line 1 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 3044. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION GRANTS.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Chapter 53 is amended by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "Sec. 5341. Medical transportation demonstration grants
Inserted: "(a) Grants Authorized.--
Inserted: "(1) In general.--The Secretary may award demonstration grants to eligible entities to provide transportation services to individuals to access dialysis treatments and other medical treatments for diabetes or renal disease.
Inserted: "(2) Eligible entities.--An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the entity--
Inserted: "(A) meets the conditions described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or
Inserted: "(B) is an agency of a State or unit of local government.
Inserted: "(b) Use of Funds.--Grant funds received under this section may be used to provide transportation services to individuals to access dialysis treatments and other medical treatments for diabetes or renal disease.
Inserted: "(c) Application.--
Inserted: "(1) In general.--Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, at such place, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
Inserted: "(2) Selection of grantees.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible entities from communities with--
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Inserted: "(A) high incidence of diabetes;
Inserted: "(B) high incidence of renal disease; and
Inserted: "(C) limited access to dialysis facilities.
Inserted: "(d) Rulemaking.--The Secretary shall issue regulations to implement and administer the grant program established under this section.
Inserted: "(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal year 2005 through 2009 to carry out this section, which shall remain available until expended.".
Inserted: (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 is amended by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "5341. Medical transportation demonstration grants.".
Inserted: "SEC. 3045. INTERMODAL PASSENGER FACILITIES.
Original wording
On page 715, strike line 1 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2367. Mr. AKAKA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1072, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 715, strike line 1 and insert the following:
SEC. 3044. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION GRANTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 53 is amended by adding at the end the following:
“Sec. 5341. Medical transportation demonstration grants
“(a) Grants Authorized.--
“(1) In general.--The Secretary may award demonstration grants to eligible entities to provide transportation services to individuals to access dialysis treatments and other medical treatments for diabetes or renal disease.
“(2) Eligible entities.--An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the entity--
“(A) meets the conditions described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or
“(B) is an agency of a State or unit of local government.
“(b) Use of Funds.--Grant funds received under this section may be used to provide transportation services to individuals to access dialysis treatments and other medical treatments for diabetes or renal disease.
“(c) Application.--
“(1) In general.--Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, at such place, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
“(2) Selection of grantees.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible entities from communities with--
“(A) high incidence of diabetes;
“(B) high incidence of renal disease; and
“(C) limited access to dialysis facilities.
“(d) Rulemaking.--The Secretary shall issue regulations to implement and administer the grant program established under this section.
“(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal year 2005 through 2009 to carry out this section, which shall remain available until expended.”.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 is amended by adding at the end the following:
“5341. Medical transportation demonstration grants.”.
“SEC. 3045. INTERMODAL PASSENGER FACILITIES.
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Senate amendment submitted
February 11, 2004