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Countering Hizballah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2021

To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Hizballah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2021 2. Report on relationship between Lebanese armed forces and Hizballah (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to Congress— (1) identifying all military officers, commanders, advisors, officials, or other personnel with significant influence over the policies or activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces who are members of, paid by, or significantly influenced by Hizballah; and (2) describing military activities conducted by the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hizballah pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701 (2006). (b) Form The report required by section (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may have a classified annex. 3. Restriction on security assistance (a) In general Of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for security assistance for the Government of Lebanon for a fiscal year, 20 percent may not be obligated or expended for such purpose until the President certifies to Congress that— (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces has taken measurable steps in the last year to limit the influence or expel anyone identified pursuant to section 2(a)(1); (2) the activities described pursuant to section 2(a)(2) demonstrate a serious commitment by the Lebanese Armed Forces to fulfill its obligation to disarm Hizballah pursuant to UNSCR 1701; and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have not cooperated, coordinated, or partnered with Hizballah in any operation, campaign, or military exercise during the last year. (b) National security waiver The President may waive the certification requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) if the President certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interest of the United States.

Summary: Countering Hizbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2021 This bill limits the use of security assistance funds for Lebanon until certain conditions are met. Specifically, 20% of funds appropriated or made available for such security assistance may not be obligated or expended until the President certifies to Congress that (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces have&nbsp;taken measurable steps to limit or expel Hezbollah-influenced military personnel that have significant influence over the Lebanese Armed Forces' policies or activities, (2) activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah demonstrate a serious commitment to fulfill United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 calling for such disarmament, and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have&nbsp;not cooperated or partnered with Hezbollah during the last year. The President may waive the first two requirements if it is in U.S. national security interest to do so.
Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protégé Program Act of 2022


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the mentor-prot&eacute;g&eacute; program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under which a mentor firm enters into an agreement with a prot&eacute;g&eacute; firm to assist the latter to compete for prime contracts and subcontracts of DHS.
Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act


Summary: Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members. Such assistance should focus on lower middle-income countries in order to enhance their capacity to evaluate the legal and financial terms of sovereign debt contracts with private sector creditors.
Break the Cycle of Violence Act


Summary: Break the Cycle of Violence Act This bill establishes federal grant programs and related entities to support violence intervention initiatives. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for coordinated community violence intervention initiatives in communities disproportionately impacted by homicides and community violence. HHS must also establish several related entities, including an Office of Community Violence Intervention to administer programs and activities related to violence intervention; the Community Violence Intervention Advisory Committee to advise and assist the office and HHS; and the National Community Violence Response Center to provide training and technical assistance, coordinate research, and develop data collection policies. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants for job training and workforce programs in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence to connect youth ages 16 to 24 to in-demand occupations.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office.


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Aurora, Colorado, as the Lieutenant Colonel John W. Mosley VA Clinic.


Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be located in Aurora, Colorado, as the Lieutenant Colonel John W. Mosley Clinic.
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the qualified contract exception to the extended low-income housing commitment rules for purposes of the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 2. Repeal of qualified contract option (a) Termination of option for certain buildings (1) In general Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) in the case of a building described in clause (iii), on the last day (2) Buildings described Subparagraph (E) of section 42(h)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Buildings described A building described in this clause is a building— (I) which received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2019, or (II) in the case of a building any portion of which is financed as described in paragraph (4), which received before January 1, 2019, a determination from the issuer of the tax-exempt bonds or the housing credit agency that the building is eligible to receive an allocation of housing credit dollar amount under the rules of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (m). . (b) Rules relating to existing projects Subparagraph (F) of section 42(h)(6) the nonlow-income portion the nonlow-income portion and the low-income portion of the building for fair market value (determined by the housing credit agency by taking into account the rent restrictions required for the low-income portion of the building to continue to meet the standards of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (g)). The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this paragraph. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraph (6) of section 42(h) (2) Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking subparagraph (I) subparagraph (H) (d) Technical amendment Subparagraph (I) of section 42(h)(6) agreement commitment (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings with respect to which a written request described in section 42(h)(6)(H)

Summary: Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 This bill revises the low-income housing tax credit to repeal the qualified contract option for a building that received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2019, or received before that date, a determination from the bond issuer or housing credit agency of its eligibility to receive an allocation of a housing credit dollar amount. Under current law, properties eligible for the low-income housing tax credit are subject to a 30-year affordability period, during which the value of properties is set at a below market rate. The qualified contract option allows property owners, in some cases,&nbsp;to convert to market rate after 15 years.
DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act


Summary: DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act This bill authorizes for FY2023 and FY2024 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to guide and improve such operations.
To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definition of a qualifying investment to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly from the company or in a secondary acquisition, for purposes of the exemption from registration for venture capital fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and for other purposes.


Summary: Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise venture capital investment regulations if the SEC determines such revisions would facilitate capital formation without compromising investor protection. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Under current law, non-qualifying investments&#8212;which include secondary transactions and investments in other venture capital funds&#8212;may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund. The bill allows, after SEC approval, investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the fund's investments must predominately be acquired directly from a qualifying portfolio company.
National Sexual Assault Hotline Grants Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize grants for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Sexual Assault Hotline Grants Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of grants for the RAINN national sexual assault hotline and the RAINN national sexual assault online hotline Section 628(d) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( 34 U.S.C. 20985(d) fiscal years 2007 through 2010 fiscal years 2022 through 2028

Summary: National Sexual Assault Hotline Grants Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes grants for the Rape, Abuse &amp; Incest National Network for FY2022-FY2028.
Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act


Summary: Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish counseling, including counseling through a Vet Center, to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are pursuing a course of education using specified Department of Defense or VA educational assistance benefits. Specifically, such counseling must be provided to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are utilizing educational assistance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty), Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve), Veteran Readiness and Employment program, Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program, Post-9/11 GI Bill, Reserve Educational Assistance Program, VA High Technology Pilot Program, or Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program.
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act


Summary: War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act This act expands the Department of State's rewards program to authorize rewards for providing information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide as such crimes are defined under the law of an international criminal tribunal, the applicable country, or the United States. Currently, rewards are authorized for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of such crimes only as defined under the statutes of the relevant tribunal.
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act 2. Closed-end company authority to invest in private funds (a) In general Section 5 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5 (d) Closed-End company authority To invest in private funds (1) In general The Commission may not limit a closed-end company from investing any or all of the company’s assets in private funds solely or primarily because of the private funds’ status as private funds. (2) Application Notwithstanding section 6(f), this subsection shall also apply to a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company. . (b) Definition of private fund (1) Investment Company Act of 1940 Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) (55) The term private fund . (2) Investment Advisers Act of 1940 The first paragraph (29) (relating to private fund 15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a) (29) The term private fund . (c) Treatment by national securities exchanges Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f(b) (11) (A) The rules of the exchange do not prohibit the listing or trading of securities of a closed-end company solely or primarily by reason of the amount of the company’s investment of assets in private funds. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term closed-end company (ii) the term private fund . (d) Investment limitation Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) (2) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C)

Summary: Increasing Investor Opportunities Act This bill allows a closed-end fund&#8212;a portfolio of pooled assets with a limited number of shares traded on an exchange&#8212;to increase their investments in private investment funds.
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021 2. Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (a) In general Section 223(c)(1) (D) Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (i) In general A direct primary care service arrangement shall not be treated as a health plan for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii). (ii) Direct primary care service arrangement For purposes of this paragraph— (I) In general The term direct primary care service arrangement (II) Limitation With respect to any individual for any month, such term shall not include any arrangement if the aggregate fees for all direct primary care service arrangements (determined without regard to this subclause) with respect to such individual for such month exceed $150 (twice such dollar amount in the case of an individual with any direct primary care service arrangement (as so determined) that covers more than one individual). (iii) Certain services specifically excluded from treatment as primary care services For purposes of this paragraph, the term primary care services (I) procedures that require the use of general anesthesia, (II) prescription drugs (other than vaccines), and (III) laboratory services not typically administered in an ambulatory primary care setting. The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue regulations or other guidance regarding the application of this clause. . (b) Direct primary care service arrangement fees treated as medical expenses Section 223(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended by striking or , or (v) any direct primary care service arrangement. . (c) Inflation adjustment Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended— (1) by inserting , (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II), (b)(2), (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting and (iii) clause (ii) and , and (iii) in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II) for taxable years beginning in calendar years after 2022, calendar year 2021 . (d) Reporting of direct primary care service arrangement fees on W–2 Section 6051(a) of such Code is amended by striking and , and (18) in the case of a direct primary care service arrangement (as defined in section 223(c)(1)(D)(ii)) which is provided in connection with employment, the aggregate fees for such arrangement for such employee. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2021, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee&nbsp;does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.
Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to apportionments to States for certain highway programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021 2. Calculation of amounts Section 104(c)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Adjustment to amounts (i) In general The initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of— (I) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus (II) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount as— (aa) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) (bb) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year. (ii) Total spending After the adjustment described in clause (i), the amount for each State determined under this subsection shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that total spending will not be affected by this subparagraph. (iii) General Fund transfer amount defined In this subparagraph, the term General Fund transfer amount section 9503(b) .

Summary: Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment to account for both certain tax payments attributable to highway users in&nbsp;the state and other federal taxes collected&nbsp;in&nbsp;the state relative to such taxes collected in all states. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.
Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021


Summary: Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.
Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021 2. Ensuring appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) (b) Reports Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with— (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary.

Summary: Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that payment for remote physiologic monitoring services under Medicare continues to be made for a minimum of two days of data collection over a 30-day period until two years after the COVID-19 emergency period ends and regardless of a beneficiary's COVID-19 status. The CMS must also report on the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required with respect to payment for these and other remote monitoring services under Medicare after the emergency ends.
To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act was enacted in 1934.
DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021


Summary: DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021 This bill temporarily establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Covered contract award means a contract action of DHS with a total authorized dollar amount of $4 million or greater, including contract awards governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and those made with other than full and open competition. DHS must post, maintain, and update on a publicly available website a daily report of all covered contract awards, except for such awards relating to classified products, programs, or services. The report must include specified information regarding each covered contract award, including information relating to (1) the contract type and value, (2) the name and address of the vendor, and (3) the contracting office. This bill shall cease to have effect five years after the enactment date.
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023


Summary: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 This act provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through December 30, 2022, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. DIVISION A--FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 This division provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 30, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 23, 2022. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2022 levels. It also extends several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS TITLE I--EXTENSIONS This title extends several expiring programs and authorities through December 30, 2022. (Sec. 101) This section extends the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (Sec. 102) This section extends a special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. The assessment funds programs for human-trafficking survivors. United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 (Sec. 103) This section extends the U.S. Parole Commission. (Sec. 104) This section extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund expenses account. (Sec. 105) This section extends provisions that prohibit the Indian Health Service from disbursing funds to Alaska Native villages or corporations that are located in areas served by Alaska Native regional health entities. TITLE II--BUDGETARY EFFECTS This title exempts the budgetary effects of this division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.
Homeland Security for Children Act


Summary: Homeland Security for Children Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning. Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


Summary: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021


Summary: National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor and for related grant programs. The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided by this bill. The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers. The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education. The OA shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers. The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded by this bill. The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system. Labor shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of national apprenticeship system programs.
Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act 2. Strengthening program integrity through improper payments review Section 404 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 (l) Applicability of improper payments laws (1) In general The Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 shall apply to a State in respect of the State program funded under this part in the same manner in which such Acts apply to a Federal agency. (2) Regulations Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing how a State reviews and reports improper payments under the State program funded under this part. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Summary: Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act This bill applies specified federal laws regarding improper payment to state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish review and reporting requirements through regulations.&nbsp;
Improving Access to Work Act

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Work Act 2. Prohibiting State diversion of Federal funds to replace State spending Section 404 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 (l) Limitation on use of Federal funds To replace State general revenue funds Funds made available to States under this part on or after the effective date of this subsection must be used to supplement, not supplant, State general revenue spending on activities described in this section. . 3. Targeting funds to core purposes (a) Requirement that States reserve 25 Section 408(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a) (13) Requirement that States reserve 25 A State to which a grant is made under section 403(a) for a fiscal year shall expend not less than 25 percent of the grant on assistance, case management, work supports and supportive services, work, wage subsidies, work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and non-recurring short-term benefits. . (b) Requirement that at least 25 Section 408(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a) (14) Requirement that at least 25 Not less than 25 percent of the qualified State expenditures of a State during the fiscal year shall be expenditures of funds from non-private sources for assistance, case management, work supports and supportive services, work, wage subsidies, work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and non-recurring short-term benefits. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Summary: Improving Access to Work Act This bill requires states to use at least 25% of grant funds received under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)&nbsp;program for assistance, case management,&nbsp;supportive services, nonrecurring short-term benefits, and certain activities related to work and wages.
Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act 2. Supporting work through apprenticeships Section 407(d)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607(d)(5) , including apprenticeship 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Summary: Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act This bill&nbsp;specifies that, for purposes of meeting mandatory work requirements under&nbsp;the&nbsp;Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, work activities include apprenticeships.
Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021

To amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021 2. Release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) an institution of postsecondary education in which the student was previously enrolled, to which records of postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential (as that term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 .

Summary: Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021 This bill allows the release of a transfer student's educational records from an institution of postsecondary education where a student earned credit for coursework to an institution of postsecondary education where the student was previously enrolled in order to apply the student's coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an associate's degree. &nbsp; Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Education to provide funding to an institution of postsecondary education that releases a student's records of postsecondary coursework and credits without the consent of the student or the student's parents if the student provides written consent prior to receiving the credential.
Improving Access to Child Care Act

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Child Care Act 2. Improving access to child care to support work Section 418(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 618(a)(3) (1) by striking $3,550,000,000 for each fiscal year $4,158,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027 (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking $3,375,000,000 $3,983,000,000 3. Elimination of Contingency Fund (a) In general Section 403 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 603 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Transfer of needy State definition (A) In general Paragraph (5) of section 403(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 603(b)(5) (i) amended— (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (4) subparagraph (C) (II) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively; (III) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (IV) by redesignating such paragraph as subparagraph (D); and (V) by moving each provision 2 ems to the right; and (ii) as so amended, hereby transferred into section 409(a)(3) ( 42 U.S.C. 609(a)(3) (B) Conforming amendment Section 409(a)(3)(C) ( 42 U.S.C. 609(a)(3)(C) (as defined in section 403(b)(5)) (2) Elimination of penalty for failure of state receiving amounts from contingency fund to maintain 100 percent of historic effort Section 409(a) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 609(a) 4. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Summary: Improving Access to Child Care Act This bill eliminates&nbsp;certain funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and increases certain&nbsp;funding for child care assistance. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates&nbsp;the&nbsp;TANF Contingency Fund, which provides additional funds to states in economic distress;&nbsp;and (2) increases and extends child care assistance provided to states and tribes through the Child Care Entitlement to States.
VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021


Summary: VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly on (1) the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization Program, including by describing all expenses driven by the program; and (2) the performance metrics and outcomes of the program.
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


Summary: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to implement programs that improve outreach and assistance to veterans and their families to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about veterans' benefits and programs. Specifically, the VA may provide grants to states and tribes to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities; (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state or tribe; or (3) expand, implement, or otherwise enhance existing programs and services of the existing state or tribal organization that is recognized by the VA in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits through representatives who hold positions as county or tribal veterans service officers. The VA must prioritize awarding grants in areas with a critical shortage of county or tribal veterans service officers, areas with high rates of suicide among veterans, and areas with high rates of referrals to the Veterans Crisis Line. The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through February 10, 2031, under the VA's home loan program. During FY2024-FY2028, the VA is authorized to hire two or more additional full-time equivalent employees in the VA's Office of General Counsel to carry out duties under the accreditation, discipline, and fees program.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 North Main Street in Roseville, Ohio, as the Ronald E. Rosser Post Office.


Summary: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 North Main Street in Roseville, Ohio, as the Ronald E. Rosser Post Office.
VA AIM Act


Summary: VA Assessment by Independent Measures Act or the VA AIM Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to, at least once every 10 years, enter into a contract with a private sector entity or entities to conduct an independent assessment of the hospital care, medical services, and other health care furnished by the VA. The contracted entities must have experience and proven outcomes in health care management and in optimizing the performance of the health care delivery systems of the Veterans Health Administration and the private sector. The entities must also specialize in implementing large-scale organizational and cultural transformations.
Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the Anthony Tony 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony Tony (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony Tony 3. Anthony Tony (a) Designation The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the Anthony Tony (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Anthony Tony

Summary: Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act This bill designates the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California as the Anthony &quot;Tony&quot; Beilenson Trailhead.
To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse.


Summary: This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021 2. 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes made permanent Section 168(i)(15)

Summary: Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021 This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to make permanent the accelerated depreciation (seven-year recovery period)&nbsp;of motorsports entertainment complexes.
Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021


Summary: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021 This act makes incentive payments incurred for expedited completion of certain federally financed airport development projects an allowable project cost standard.
UAS Act


Summary: Unmanned Aerial Security Act or the UAS Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financing, or procuring unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or UAS operating, detection, or identification systems that are manufactured in certain foreign countries or by corporations domiciled in such foreign countries. Applicable foreign countries include those identified as foreign adversaries in the intelligence community's latest annual threat assessment and other countries designated by DHS. DHS may waive the prohibition for (1) the national interest of the United States; (2) counter-UAS surrogate research, testing, development, evaluation, or training; or (3) intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training. An office or component of DHS may continue to operate a UAS or system in its inventory that would otherwise be prohibited until DHS grants or denies a waiver or until one year after this bill is enacted, whichever is later.
Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021


Summary: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations. The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals. The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods. The President may waive the sanctions with respect to a person or entity if it is in the national interest of the United States. The President may suspend the sanctions if Cambodia makes meaningful progress toward ending government efforts to undermine democracy or committing human rights violations.