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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly through the imposition of a condition on receipt of Federal funds, any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID–19. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an individual in a health care setting.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.
Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

To incentivize States to provide robust qualified immunity to law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 2. Qualified immunity requirement for receipt of certain grant funds (a) Requirement Beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to be eligible to receive a grant under a covered grant program, a State or unit of local government certify, along with the application for each such grant, that the State or unit of local government does not have in place a law that provides less qualified immunity to law enforcement officers than is described in the holding in Saucier v. Katz (533 U.S. 194 (2001)). (b) Covered grant program In this section, the term covered grant program (1) The Community Development Bock Grant Program under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (2) Community facility direct and guaranteed loans under paragraph (1) of section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.

Summary: Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 This bill requires state and local governments to certify that they provide a certain level of qualified immunity to law enforcement officers in order to be eligible for (1) funds under the Community Development Block Grant program, and (2) loans under the Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Qualified immunity is a judicially created legal doctrine that shields government officials from civil liability in cases involving the deprivation of statutory or constitutional rights.
Home for the Brave Act of 2021

To exclude from consideration as income under the housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member of the family, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home for the Brave Act of 2021 2. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq. 15. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts received by any member of a household or family as disability compensation under chapter 11 (1) determining the eligibility of such family or household for assistance under any program for housing assistance administered by the Secretary; (2) the amount of benefits payable to or on behalf of such family or household under such program; or (3) the amount of rent paid by such family or household for occupancy of a dwelling unit assisted under any such program. .

Summary: Home for the Brave Act of 2021 This bill excludes from income veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing assistance programs.
VACCINES Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish tests and vaccinations to veterans during public health emergencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Access to Care Concerning Inoculations Needed in Emergency Situations Act VACCINES Act 2. Testing and vaccinations of veterans during public health emergency (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 1720K. Testing and vaccinations during public health emergency (a) Testing and vaccinations During a public health emergency, the Secretary shall furnish to veterans— (1) diagnostic products to detect the disease relating to the emergency; and (2) vaccinations for such disease. (b) Prohibition on copayments The Secretary may not require any copayment or other cost sharing under this chapter for any diagnostic product or vaccine furnished under subsection (a). (c) Outreach The Secretary shall conduct outreach to ensure that veterans are aware of the diagnostic products and vaccines furnished under subsection (a) during a public health emergency. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term public health emergency (2) The term veteran (A) any veteran without regard to whether the veteran is enrolled, or is eligible to enroll, in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of this title; and (B) a veteran who is eligible for care under section 1724. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 17 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: 1720K. Testing and vaccinations during public health emergency. .

Summary: Veterans' Access to Care Concerning Inoculations Needed in Emergency Situations Act or the VACCINES Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish specified care during a public health emergency declared by a federal authority. Specifically, during such emergency, the VA must furnish to veterans (1) diagnostic products to detect the disease relating to the emergency, and (2) vaccinations for such disease. The VA may not require any copayment or other cost sharing for any diagnostic product or vaccine furnished under this bill. Additionally, the VA must conduct outreach to ensure that veterans are aware of the diagnostic products and vaccines available during the public health emergency.
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.
BUILD Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act BUILD Act 2. Increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (a) In general Section 142(m)(2)(A) $15,000,000,000 $30,000,000,000 (b) Application of Davis-Bacon Act requirements Section 142(m) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Application of Davis-Bacon Act requirements If any proceeds of any issue are used for construction, alteration, or repair of any facility otherwise described in paragraph (15) of subsection (a), such facility shall be treated for purposes of subsection (a) as described in such paragraph only if each entity that receives such proceeds to conduct such construction, alteration, or repair agrees to comply with the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 31 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act or the BUILD Act This bill increases from $15 billion to $30 billion the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. The bill also applies the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act to projects funded by bond issues.
Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2021

To amend section 416 of title 39, United States Code, to remove the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue semipostals except as provided for by an Act of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2021 2. Limitation on United States Postal Service semipostal stamp authority Section 416 of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Limited authority The Postal Service may issue and sell semipostals under this section only for such purposes or causes as provided for by an Act of Congress. ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking appropriate agency or agencies appropriate agency or entity, as provided for by an Act of Congress pursuant to subsection (b), (ii) by striking such agency such agency or entity (B) by striking paragraph (2); (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and (D) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (B) Administrative costs The Postal Service shall issue regulations addressing how the costs incurred by the Postal Service in carrying out this section shall be computed, recovered, and kept to a minimum. ; (3) by striking subsection (e); and (4) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively.

Summary: Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2021 This bill removes the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue semipostal stamps (stamps sold at a premium to raise funds for causes of national public interest) except as provided by an act of Congress. (Currently, the USPS issues semipostals using its own discretion to determine the causes it considers to be in the national public interest.) The bill also makes entities (currently, only agencies) eligible to receive amounts that become available from the sale of semipostals. Congress must determine the appropriate agencies or entities that receive such amounts. The USPS must issue regulations addressing how administrative costs incurred relating to semipostals shall be computed, recovered, and kept to a minimum.
Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Energy to fund projects to restore and modernize National Laboratories, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2021 2. National laboratories restoration and modernization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) National laboratory The term National Laboratory 42 U.S.C. 15801 (2) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Restoration and modernization projects The Secretary shall fund projects described in subsection (c) as needed to address the deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization of National Laboratories. (c) Projects described The projects referred to in subsection (b) are, as determined by the Secretary— (1) priority deferred maintenance projects at National Laboratories, including facilities sustainment for, upgrade of, and construction of research laboratories, administrative and support buildings, utilities, roads, power plants, and any other critical infrastructure; and (2) lab modernization projects at National Laboratories, including lab modernization projects relating to core infrastructure needed— (A) to support existing and emerging science missions with new and specialized requirements for world-leading scientific user facilities and computing capabilities; and (B) to maintain safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations. (d) Submission to Congress For each fiscal year through fiscal year 2026, at the same time as the annual budget submission of the President, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a list of projects for which the Secretary will provide funding under this section, including a description of each project and the funding profile for the project. (e) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $6,100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Office of science Not less than 1/6

Summary: Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy to fund projects as needed to address the deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization of the National Laboratories.
Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 2. Duties of small business development center counselors Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy (B) the term lead small business development center (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. . October 12, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes.

To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on certain travel and report relating to Department of State passport processing Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of the Secretary of State to travel outside of the United States until each of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) All passport agencies are fully reopened. (2) Routine passport service takes less than eight weeks, and expedited passport service takes less than six weeks. (3) Submits to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that includes recommendations to improve passport services and processing times, including information relating to Department of Treasury-operated Citibank lockboxes, modernizing passport processing, and Department of State guidelines and protocols related to the Department's Diplomacy Strong framework operations.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for international travel expenses of the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, routine passport service takes less than eight weeks and expedited service takes less than six weeks, and the Secretary submits recommendations to improve passport services and processing times.
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021 2. False communications to cause an emergency response Section 1038 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), to read as follows: (1) In general Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information— (A) under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2284 (B) using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, under circumstances where such information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates that conduct has taken, is taking, or will take place that constitutes a crime under State or Federal law or endangers public health or safety or the health or safety of any person, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. If serious bodily injury results, the defendant shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both, and if death results, the defendant shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any number of years up to life, or both. ; (2) in subsection (b), to read as follows: (b) Civil action Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information— (1) under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2284 (2) using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, under circumstances where such information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates that conduct has taken, is taking, or will take place that constitutes a crime under State or Federal law or endangers public health or safety or the health or safety of any person, is liable in a civil action to any party incurring expenses incident to any emergency or investigative response to that conduct, for those expenses. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (e) Definition In this section, the term emergency response .

Summary: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.
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) program for assistance, case management, 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 specifies that, for purposes of meeting mandatory work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, work activities include apprenticeships.