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To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 1. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (c) Prohibition on the use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the national medal of honor museum foundation The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of that title. (2) On expiration of authority If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section.

Summary: This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.
State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021

To amend title 28 of the United States Code to prevent the transfer of actions arising under the antitrust laws in which a State is a complainant. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 2. Amendments Section 1407 of title 28 of the United States Code is amended— (1) in subsection (g) by inserting or a State United States (2) by striking subsection (h). 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on June 1, 2021.

Summary: State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 This bill limits the transfer and consolidation of antitrust cases that are brought by states in federal court. Current law generally permits federal civil cases that are related to be transferred to a single district court and consolidated for pretrial proceedings. However, under current law, antitrust cases brought by the federal government are exempt from transfer and consolidation. This bill adds to that exemption antitrust cases brought by states.
Secure Equipment Act of 2021

To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission does not approve radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Equipment Act of 2021 2. Updates to equipment authorization process of Federal Communications Commission (a) Definition In this section, the term Commission (b) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding, in accordance with paragraph (2), to update the equipment authorization procedures of the Commission. (2) Updates required In the rulemaking proceeding conducted under paragraph (1), the Commission shall clarify that the Commission will no longer review or approve any application for equipment authorization for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services published by the Commission under section 2(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1601(a)

Summary: Secure Equipment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.) The rules may not allow the FCC to retroactively review or revoke an equipment authorization.
Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act 2. Protecting Indian Tribes from unfair or deceptive acts or practices (a) FTC report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and after consultation with Indian Tribes, the Commission shall make publicly available on the website of the Commission and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, including— (1) a description of the types of unfair or deceptive acts or practices identified by the Commission as being targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes; (2) a description of the consumer education activities of the Commission with respect to such acts or practices; (3) a description of the efforts of the Commission to collaborate with Indian Tribes to prevent such acts or practices or to pursue persons using such acts or practices; (4) a summary of the enforcement actions taken by the Commission related to such acts or practices; and (5) any recommendations for legislation to prevent such acts or practices. (b) Increasing awareness of unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 6 months after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives. (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 5130

Summary: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.
Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission 15 U.S.C. 46 (b) Report Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on scams targeting travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021


Summary: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2021. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.
Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022


Summary: Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 This bill provides funding for and makes changes to school meal programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It also rescinds certain funds provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Specifically, the bill increases the reimbursement rate for school lunches by 40 cents and for school breakfasts by 15 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022. The bill extends the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs and the CACFP to address COVID-19. In particular, the bill extends authority through September 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers related to summer food service programs; through June 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers of requirements to allow non-congregate feeding in the CACFP for purposes of providing meals and snacks with appropriate safety measures with respect to COVID-19; and through June 30, 2023, for USDA to grant waivers related to the nutritional content of meals served in child nutrition programs if it determines the waiver is necessary to provide meals and snacks, and there is a food supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. The bill authorizes USDA to establish a nationwide waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements under child nutrition programs for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the bill increase the reimbursement rate for meals and snacks under the CACFP by 10 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022. Further, the bill increases the reimbursement of tier II family or group day care homes to tier I amounts for the 2022-2023 school year. The bill rescinds certain funding provided to USDA, the Department of Education, and the Small Business Administration. Finally, the bill requires USDA to ensure that technical assistance is made available to states and school food authorities for assisting parents and school leaders with transitioning to the operation of school meal programs without certain waivers.
Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act

To prevent States from using or distributing resources during the COVID–19 national emergency in accordance with a State policy that discriminates on the basis of disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act EQUAL Care Act 2. Prohibition on discrimination on the basis of disability with respect to the distribution or use of resources during COVID–19 national emergency (a) In general No State shall receive a resource, including a ventilator, from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, during the COVID–19 national emergency if the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under subsection (b) that the State has in effect a policy that discriminates on the basis of disability with respect to the use or distribution of such resource. (b) Determinations (1) In general Notwithstanding section 319F–2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)) or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall, prior to the distribution of any resource from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, to a State, certify that the policy of that State in using or distributing that resource is not discriminatory on the basis of disability. (2) Period for holding resources If the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under paragraph (1) that the policy of a State with respect to the use or distribution of a resource described in such paragraph is discriminatory on the basis of disability, the Secretary, or Secretary of Homeland Security (as applicable), shall ensure that such resource is withheld from the State until the State modifies the policy so that it is no longer so discriminatory. (3) Rule of construction A certification under paragraph (1) shall— (A) apply only with respect to the resource in question, and the allocation of such resource within the State; and (B) shall not have any effect on the determination of whether the State is in violation of any other Federal law or have any effect on enforcement under any other Federal law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 national emergency The term COVID–19 national emergency 50 U.S.C. 1601 (2) Defense production contract The term defense production contract 50 U.S.C. 4501 (3) Disability The term disability 42 U.S.C. 12102 (4) Strategic National Stockpile The term Strategic National Stockpile

Summary: Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act This bill prohibits a state from receiving resources or supplies from specified sources, including the Strategic National Stockpile, during the COVID-19 emergency if the state has a policy for the distribution or use of such resources or supplies that discriminates on the basis of disability.
Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act


Summary: Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs. Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that are unnecessary, defunct, or unnecessarily duplicative federal programs; another agency could administer more effectively; or could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities. Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress. An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities. 1. Strong Communities Program Section 1701 of Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 (1) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (n); and (2) by inserting after subsection (l) the following: (m) COPS Strong Communities Program (1) Definitions (A) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (i) an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (ii) a local law enforcement agency that offers a law enforcement training program. (B) Local law enforcement agency The term local law enforcement agency (2) Grants The Attorney General may use amounts otherwise appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2020) to make competitive grants to local law enforcement agencies to be used for recruits to attend eligible entities if the recruits agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities. (3) Eligibility To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, each recruit described in paragraph (2) shall— (A) serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for a total of not fewer than 4 years during the 8-year period after the date on which the recruit completes a law enforcement training program for which the recruit received benefits; (B) complete their service in a local law enforcement agency located within— (i) 5 miles of the residence of the recruit where the recruit has resided for not fewer than 5 years; or (ii) if the recruit resides in a county with less than 100,000 residents, within 20 miles of the residence of the recruit where the recruit has resided for not fewer than 5 years; and (C) submit evidence of employment of the recruit to the eligible agency in the form of a certification by the chief administrative officer of the local law enforcement agency where the recruit is employed. (4) Repayment (A) In general If a recruit does not complete the service described in paragraph (3), the recruit shall submit to the local law enforcement agency an amount equal to any benefits the recruit received under this subsection. (B) Regulations The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations that establish categories of extenuating circumstances under which a recruit may be excused from repayment under subparagraph (A). .

Summary: This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training to officers and recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities.
Cybersecurity Opportunity Act

To enhance cybersecurity education. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cybersecurity Opportunity Act 2. Dr. David Satcher cybersecurity education grant program (a) Authorization of grants The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) award grants to assist public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058(d) (2) award grants for a 5-year pilot period to build capacity to public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058(d) (b) Applications An eligible institution seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a statement of how the institution will use the funds awarded through the grant to expand cybersecurity education opportunities at the eligible institution. (c) Activities An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant for increasing research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity, including for— (1) building and upgrading institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities; and (2) building and upgrading institutional capacity to provide hands-on research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

Summary: Cybersecurity Opportunity Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to award grants to specified institutions of higher education for establishing or expanding cybersecurity education programs and opportunities. Eligible institutions include minority-serving institutions and historically Black colleges and universities, and grant recipients may use the funds to increase research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity for cybersecurity programs, research, and training experiences.
Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022


Summary: Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022 This bill requires that all athletes representing the United States in international amateur athletic competitions receive equal compensation and benefits for their work, regardless of gender. Specifically, the bill requires, for a sport for which the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees (the corporation) conduct separate programs for female and male athletes who represent the United States in international amateur athletic events, from funds directly provided by the corporation to the athlete (with exceptions), that there be equivalent and nondiscriminatory compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and payment or reimbursement for expenses. It shall be permissible to (1) consider merit, performance, seniority, or quantity of play in determining contract or other terms of participation; and (2) provide more beneficial terms of participation to athletes to address disparities in outside income, or the need to foster underdeveloped programs or address documented and justifiable personal need on the part of specific athletes or teams. The corporation must take all reasonable steps to advocate to international sports federations and other event organizers to equalize prizes, compensation, funding, and other support provided to athletes by such federations and organizers. The corporation must report to Congress at least annually on compliance. Each report must include detailed information on the median, minimum, and maximum stipends and bonuses provided to athletes, disaggregated by gender, race, and status of participation on a professional sports team. The bill requires full compliance within one year of this bill's enactment.