S.Amdt. 2953

SA 2953. Mr. UDALL of Colorado submited an amendment intended to be
proposed to amendment SA 2786 proposed by Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr.
Baucus, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Harkin) to the bill H.R. 3590, to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers
credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other
Federal employees, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on
the table; as follows:

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(B) a local government agency, including municipal, county,
and regional public health departments;
(C) a national network of community-based organizations;
(D) a State or local nonprofit organization;
(E) an Indian tribe; or
(F) a nonprofit hospital, clinic, or entity involved in
health care delivery or health promotion; and
(2) submit to the Director an application at such time, in
such a manner, and containing such information as the
Director may require, including a description of the program
to be carried out under the grant; and
(3) demonstrate a history or capacity, if funded, to
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engage key stakeholders from multiple sectors within and
beyond health care and across a community, such as healthy
futures corps and health care providers.
(d) Diversity.--In awarding grants under this section, the
Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that such
grants equitably serve racially, economically, and
geographically diverse populations and include grants to
rural local government agencies or organizations located in,
and focused on serving, rural communities.
(e) Use of Funds.--
(1) In general.--An eligible entity shall use amounts
received under a grant under this section to carry out
programs described in this subsection.
(2) Community transformation plan.--
(A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant
under this section shall submit to the Director (for
approval) a detailed plan that includes the policy,
environmental, programmatic, and infrastructure changes
needed to promote healthy living and reduce disparities.
(B) Activities.--Activities within the plan shall focus on
(but not be limited to)--
(i) creating healthier school environments, including
increasing healthy food options, physical activity
opportunities, promotion of healthy lifestyle, emotional
wellness, and prevention curricula, and activities to prevent
chronic diseases;
(ii) creating the infrastructure to support active living
and access to nutritious foods in a safe environment;
(iii) developing and promoting programs targeting a variety
of age levels to increase access to nutrition, physical
activity, and smoking cessation, enhance safety in a
community, or address any other chronic disease priority area
identified by the grantee;
(iv) assessing and implementing worksite wellness
programming and incentives;
(v) working to highlight healthy options at restaurants and
other food venues;
(vi) prioritizing strategies to reduce racial, ethnic, and
geographic disparities, including social determinants of
health; and
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