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Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021 2. Opposition of the United States to an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the International Monetary Fund The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that— (1) the People’s Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People’s Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People’s Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People’s Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. 3. Sunset Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021 This bill requires the United States to oppose, absent specified conditions, any increase in the weight of Chinese currency (i.e., the renminbi) in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights. Special Drawing Rights are a currency support tool available to members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct certain U.S. officials at the IMF to oppose any such increase unless Treasury has certified that (1) China is in compliance with all general obligations of members of the IMF, (2) China has not been found to have manipulated its currency in the preceding 12 months, and (3) China is implementing policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable.
Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021

To prevent doses of vaccines for COVID–19 from being wasted, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021 2. Phased allocation inapplicable where it is reasonably necessary to prevent the expiration of any dose of vaccine for COVID–19 (a) In general Where it is reasonably necessary to prevent the expiration of any dose of vaccine for COVID–19 purchased from the Federal Government, a vaccine provider may— (1) disregard any phased allocation of such dose under applicable Federal, State, and local law; and (2) administer such dose to an individual who is in the next phased allocation group under applicable Federal, State, and local law for which the vaccine provider can locate individuals available and willing to receive the dose. (b) Preemption Subsection (a) preempts any State or local law to the contrary. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to override Federal, State, or local law other than with respect to the phased allocation of dosing. (d) Definition In this section, the term phased allocation (e) Sunset Subsection (a) shall cease to apply at the end of the public health emergency declared for COVID–19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d

Summary: Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021 This bill allows health care providers to disregard federal, state, or local laws or guidelines that prioritize COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations for essential workers and other at-risk groups when necessary to prevent the expiration of a vaccine dose. If a dose cannot be administered to a member of a prioritized group before it expires, a provider may vaccinate an individual in a lower priority group.
To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. 1. Grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (a) Authorization of grants (1) In general The Secretary of Education may provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (2) Maximum grant amount A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $50,000. (b) Use of Funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to develop and implement public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (c) Application To be selected to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to Italian-American historical and cultural organizations. (e) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity (1) Italian-American historical and cultural organizations; and (2) such other entities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Authorization of appropriations For grants under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants for public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. In awarding such grants, priority shall be given to Italian American historical and cultural organizations.
Open America’s Ports Act

To adjust certain ownership and other requirements for passenger vessels, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open America’s Ports Act 2. Repeal of PVSA and adjustment of Jones Act requirements for passenger vessels (a) Repeal of PVSA Domestic Requirements Section 55103 of title 46, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (b) Adjustment of Jones Act Requirements Chapter 121 (1) in section 12103, by adding at the end the following: (d) Nonapplicability The requirements of this section shall not apply to any vessel that transports passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port. ; (2) in section 12112(a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting except in the case of a vessel described in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2), satisfies (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (ii) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ; and ; or (iii) by adding at the end the following: (C) transports passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port; and ; and (3) in section 12121(b), by striking 55102, and 55103 and 55102 (c) Adjustment of citizenship and navy reserve requirements Section 8103(k) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (k) Exemption for passenger vessels Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to any vessel that transports passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port. . (d) Conforming amendments Chapter 551 (1) by repealing section 55104; and (2) in section 55121— (A) in the section heading, by striking and passengers (B) by striking subsection (a); (C) by striking (b) States (D) by striking sections 55102 and 55103 of this title do section 55102 of this title does 3. Adjustments relating to permits to land temporarily for alien crewmen Section 252(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1282(a) not to exceed— not to exceed the period of time during which the crewman is in possession of a valid, unexpired visa issued pursuant to such paragraph, if the immigration officer is satisfied that the crewman intends to depart— (1) on the vessel or aircraft on which the crewman arrived; or (2) on a vessel or aircraft other than the vessel or aircraft on which the crewman arrived. . 4. Rule of construction Nothing in the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to exempt a vessel that transports passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port, from any applicable law of the United States except as explicitly provided in such amendments.

Summary: Open America's Ports Act This bill allows foreign vessels to transport passengers between U.S. ports and places. (Under current law, such vessels generally must be built in the United States and owned and crewed by U.S. citizens.)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes. 1. Governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics (a) In general Section 414(d) The term governmental plan 6 U.S.C. 101 (b) Employee retirement income security Act of 1974 (1) In general Section 3(32) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(32) The term governmental plan section 501(c) 6 U.S.C. 101 (2) PBGC Exception Section 4021(b)(2) of such Act is amended by striking described in the last sentence of section 3(32) described in either of the last two sentences of section 3(32) (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 414(h)(2) described in the last sentence of section 414(d) (relating to plans of Indian tribal governments) described in either of the last two sentences of subsection (d) (2) Section 415(b)(2)(H)(i) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: or a public safety agency described in the last sentence of section 414(d) (3) Section 415(b)(2)(H)(ii)(I) of such Code is amended by striking or any political subdivision any political subdivision, or a public safety agency described in the last sentence of section 414(d) (4) Section 415(b)(10)(A) of such Code is amended by striking described in the last sentence of section 414(d) (relating to plans of Indian tribal governments) described in either of the last two sentences of section 414(d) (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill expands tax-exempt governmental pension plans to include plans maintained by a tax-exempt public safety agency all of whose employees are emergency response providers performing firefighting services or out-of-hospital emergency medical services.
Ketamine Restriction Act

To ban the use of ketamine during arrest and detention other than in a hospital, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ketamine Restriction Act 2. Ban on use of ketamine during arrest and detention for Federal offenses other than in a hospital Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, ketamine may not be administered to an individual during an arrest or detention for a Federal offense other than in a hospital for medical purposes. 3. Incentives for States and units of local government to ban use of ketamine other than in a hospital Beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local government may not receive funds under the Byrne grant program or the COPS grant program for a fiscal year if, on or before the day before the first day of the fiscal year, the State or local unit of government does not certify that the jurisdiction has in place a law or policy that prohibits the administration of ketamine to an individual during an arrest or detention other than in a hospital for medical purposes. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Byrne grant program The term Byrne grant program 34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq. (2) Cops grant program The term COPS grant program 34 U.S.C. 10381

Summary: Ketamine Restriction Act This bill restricts the administration of ketamine to individuals during arrests and detentions. Specifically, the bill prohibits the administration of ketamine to an individual during an arrest or detention for a federal offense other than in a hospital for medical purposes. Additionally, a state or local government must have in place a law or policy prohibiting the administration of ketamine to an individual during an arrest or detention other than in a hospital for medical purposes as a condition of receiving grant funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act 2. Research Project Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–575 (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) Additional project authorities (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in Southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with— (A) State, Tribal, and local governments; (B) water districts; (C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; (D) nonprofit organizations; and (E) institutions of higher education. (2) Included activities The projects described in paragraph (1) may include— (A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for such projects; and (B) dust suppression projects. ; and (3) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking $10,000,000 $250,000,000

Summary: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 98 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) Creation of trust fund There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Trust Fund (b) Transfers to Trust Fund There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the amounts contributed under section 6097. (c) Expenditures Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriations, as follows: (1) Fifty percent to the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research regarding the treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s disease pursuant to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Act of 1992. (2) Fifty percent to the Administration on Aging for education, counseling, respite, and other supportive services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 for the benefit of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and of their families, caregivers, and health care professionals. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . 2. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 61 IX Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Sec. 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Every individual may elect, at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by chapter 1, to contribute a whole dollar amount to be paid over to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for such subchapter A of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Part IX. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2021.

Summary: This bill establishes the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund to pay for research regarding the treatment or cure of Alzheimer's disease and for education, counseling, respite, and other supportive services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families, caregivers, and health care professionals. The bill allows taxpayers an election to contribute a whole dollar amount to the trust fund when they file their tax returns.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition No person (including any veteran, patient, resident, employee of the Department, contractor, or visitor) may smoke on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term smoke (A) the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and any other combustion or heating of tobacco; and (B) the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars. (2) The term facility of the Veterans Health Administration (A) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs; (B) under the control of the Veterans Health Administration; and (C) not under the control of the General Services Administration. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1715 and inserting the following: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. . (2) Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–585

Summary: This bill prohibits smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. The bill defines smoking as the use of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes (i.e., the heating or combustion of tobacco), as well as the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system.
To limit the availability of funds for the Office of the Secretary of Defense pending action on certain amphibious shipbuilding programs, and for other purposes.

To limit the availability of funds for the Office of the Secretary of Defense pending action on certain amphibious shipbuilding programs, and for other purposes. 1. Limitation on availability of funds and extension of procurement authority (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Navy enters into a contract pursuant to section 124 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 (b) Extension of procurement authority Section 124(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 fiscal year 2021 fiscal years 2021 and 2022

Summary: This bill limits the availability of funds available for FY2022 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation until the Department of the Navy enters into a contract for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs.
CHIP IN for Veterans Act

To amend the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 to extend the pilot program authorized by such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act CHIP IN for Veterans Act 2. Extension of pilot program relating to real property and facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs Subsection (i) of section 2 of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 5 years 10 years

Summary: Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., state or local authorities).