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Federal Initiative To Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Initiative To Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act 2. Fentanyl-related substances Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) (e) (1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. (2) In paragraph (1), the term fentanyl-related substances (A) By replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any monocycle, whether or not further substituted in or on the monocycle. (B) By substitution in or on the phenethyl group with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (C) By substitution in or on the piperidine ring with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, ester, ether, hy­drox­yl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (D) By replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the aromatic monocycle. (E) By replacement of the N-propionyl group by another acyl group. .

Summary: Federal Initiative To Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
Keep College Students Learning Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the treatment of certain institutional financial assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep College Students Learning Act 2. Treatment of certain institutional financial assistance Part C of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1015 138. Treatment of certain institutional financial assistance (a) In general A covered institution of higher education shall ensure that a student who has received institutional financial assistance from such institution may use such assistance for enrollment at such institution without regard to whether, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the student delays such enrollment or takes a leave of absence from such institution for up to one academic year. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered institution of higher education The term covered institution of higher education (A) receives funds under this Act; and (B) offers in-person instruction at levels less than the first semester (or the equivalent) of academic year 2019–2020. (2) Student The term student .

Summary: Keep College Students Learning Act This bill requires covered institutions of higher education to ensure that prospective and enrolled students may use their financial aid for enrollment purposes, regardless of whether the student delays enrollment or takes a leave of absence for up to one academic year during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Covered institution of higher education refers to an institution that receives federal funds and offers in-person instruction at levels less than the first semester (or the equivalent) of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act 2. Termination of application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to products of Uzbekistan (a) Presidential determinations and extension of nondiscriminatory treatment Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 (1) determine that such title should no longer apply to Uzbekistan; and (2) after making a determination under paragraph (1) with respect to Uzbekistan, proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Uzbekistan. (b) Termination of applicability of title IV On and after the date on which the President extends nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Uzbekistan pursuant to subsection (a), title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431

Summary: Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan.
EATS Act of 2021

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 EATS Act of 2021 2. Amendments Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015 (1) in subsection (e)(4) by striking employed attending an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 (2) in subsection (o)(2)(A) by striking work attending an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on January 2, 2022.

Summary: Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 or the EATS Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to students attending institutions of higher education.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes. 1. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization (a) Review of comprehensive management plan Section 121 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1273 (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ; and (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (7) ensure that the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved for the Basin under section 320 is reviewed and revised in accordance with section 320 not less often than once every 5 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking recommended by a management conference convened for the Basin under section 320 identified in the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved for the Basin under section 320 (b) Definitions Section 121(e)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1273(e)(1) , a 5,000 square mile (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 121(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1273(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 2001 through 2012 and the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2009 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017 2022 through 2026 (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Administrative expenses The Administrator may use for administrative expenses not more than 5 percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section. . May 28, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program. Under the existing program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must develop and fund projects to restore the ecological health of the basin, which is located in Louisiana and Mississippi. The bill requires the EPA to review and revise the basin's comprehensive conservation and management plan at least once every five years. In addition, the bill eliminates a statement of the basin's size.
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

To provide first-time, low-level, nonviolent simple possession offenders an opportunity to expunge that conviction after successful completion of court-imposed probation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act 2. Eliminating age requirement for ex­punge­ment of certain convictions for simple possession of controlled substances by nonviolent offenders Section 3607(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking and the person was less than twenty-one years old at the time of the offense,

Summary: Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act This bill expands eligibility for the expungement of records related to a first-time drug possession offense. Current law permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense before age 21. This bill permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense at any age.
Guard the Border Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign 95 percent of the members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guard the Border Act 2. Reassignment of members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region (a) In general Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign 95 percent of covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in— (1) securing the southern land border of the United States; and (2) management and care for migrants at such border. (b) Study; report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study assessing the effects of the reassignment under subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered duty (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term covered member (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (3) The term National Capital Region

Summary: Guard the Border Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to reassign 95% of National Guard members deployed to the National Capital Region on or after January 6, 2021, in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol building and grounds. Specifically, DOD must reassign such members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in (1) securing the southern land border of the country, and (2) management and care for migrants at the border. DOD must report on the results of a study assessing the effects of such reassignment.
COST Act of 2021

To require recipients of Federal funds to disclose information relating to programs, projects, or activities carried out using the Federal funds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost Openness and Spending Transparency Act of 2021 COST Act of 2021 2. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds (a) In general Subchapter III of chapter 13 1356. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds (a) In general An individual or entity (including a State or local government and a recipient of a Federal research grant) carrying out a program, project, or activity that is, in whole or in part, carried out using Federal funds shall clearly state in any statement, press release, requests for proposal, bid solicitation, or other document describing the program, project, or activity, other than a communication containing not more than 280 characters— (1) the percentage of the total costs of the program, project, or activity which will be financed with Federal funds; (2) the dollar amount of the Federal funds made available for the program, project, or activity; and (3) the percentage of the total costs of, and dollar amount for, the program, project, or activity that will be financed by nongovernmental sources. (b) Noncompliance If the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that an individual or entity is failing to comply with subsection (a), the Director may direct the head of each agency providing Federal funds to the individual or entity to withhold not more than 25 percent of the amount of Federal funds that would otherwise be provided to the individual or entity, until the date on which the individual or entity complies with subsection (a). . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for subchapter III of chapter 13 1356. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds. .

Summary: Cost Openness and Spending Transparency Act of 2021 or the COST Act This bill requires recipients of federal funds to disclose financing information relating to programs, projects, or activities carried out using such funds. Specifically, such a recipient (including a state or local government or a recipient of a federal research grant) must clearly state in any press release, request for proposal, bid solicitation, or other document describing the activity the amount and percentage of federal funding and the amount and percentage of nongovernmental funding. If the Office of Management and Budget determines that a recipient is failing to comply, it may direct each agency providing federal funds to withhold up to 25% of the funds until the recipient complies.
National Guard Housing Equity Act

To amend title 37, United States Code, to ensure that a member of a reserve component of a uniformed service, who performs active service for more than 30 consecutive days under multiple calls or orders to active service that specify periods of 30 days or less, is paid the same basic allowance for housing as a similarly situated member of a reserve component called or ordered to active service for a period of more than 30 days. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard Housing Equity Act 2. Parity in basic allowance for housing for members of the reserve components who serve for more than 30 consecutive days under multiple calls or orders to active service Section 403(g)(5) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (A) The Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a member of a reserve component, who performs active service for more than 30 consecutive days under multiple calls or orders to active service that specify periods of 30 days or less, shall be paid the same basic allowance for housing as a similarly situated member of a reserve component who is called or ordered to active service for a period of more than 30 days. .

Summary: National Guard Housing Equity Act This bill provides for an equal housing allowance for members of a reserve component who perform active service for more than 30 consecutive days under multiple calls or orders that are for 30 days or less. Specifically, such members must be paid the same basic housing allowance as members of a reserve component who are called or ordered to active service for a period of more than 30 days.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 1. Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) the COVID–19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; and (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will— (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Report The term report Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities (2) Secretary The term Secretary (c) Additional funding for sanitation facilities (1) In general The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5301 (2) Priority for funding In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $2,600,000,000. (2) Requirement Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.
Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act 2. Federal recognition (a) Federal recognition Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of laws All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 3. Federal services and benefits (a) In general Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to— (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service area For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. 4. Membership roll (a) In general As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of membership The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of roll The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. 5. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member The term member (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) Tribe The term Tribe

Summary: Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act This bill makes the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, a federally recognized tribe. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. Members of the tribe residing in Horry County in South Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for services and benefits. The tribe must submit to the Department of the Interior a membership roll as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must also maintain the membership roll.
Pee Dee Indian Acknowledgement Act

To extend Federal recognition to the Pee Dee Indian Tribe of McColl, South Carolina. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pee Dee Indian Acknowledgement Act 2. Federal recognition (a) Federal recognition Federal recognition is extended to the Pee Dee Indian Tribe of McColl, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of laws All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 3. Federal services and benefits (a) In general Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to— (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service area For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Marlboro County in the State of South Carolina. 4. Membership roll (a) In general As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of membership The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with sections 1 through 5 of article III of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated December 2020 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of roll The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. 5. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member The term member (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) Tribe The term Tribe

Summary: Pee Dee Indian Acknowledgement Act This bill makes the Pee Dee Indian Tribe of McColl, South Carolina, a federally recognized tribe. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. Members of the tribe residing in Marlboro County in South Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for services and benefits. The tribe must submit to the Department of the Interior a membership roll as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must also maintain the membership roll.
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021 2. Modification of authorities on collective bargaining of employees of the Veterans Health Administration Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b). December 12, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021 This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.