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To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.

To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes. 1. Rosa Parks Day Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Thanksgiving Day the following: Rosa Parks Day. .

Summary: This bill establishes Rosa Parks Day as a federal holiday.
To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States, and for other purposes.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Loans for retrofitting to qualify as a vessel of the United States Section 53706 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (8) Financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for expenditures previously made for) reconstruction, reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a shipyard located in the United States— (A) required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States; (B) required for the vessel to be issued a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; (C) to convert a civilian vessel of the United States to a more useful military configuration; (D) for any vessel under contract to the Federal Government; or (E) for any vessel participating in: (i) the Maritime Security Program under chapter 531; (ii) the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532; or (iii) the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534. .

Summary: This bill allows the Maritime Administration to guarantee financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for expenditures previously made) for reconstruction, reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a shipyard located in the United States for, among other things, making changes required for a vessel to be a vessel of the United States.
To ensure funding for the improvement of the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland.

To ensure funding for the improvement of the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. 1. Coast guard yard improvement Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 4902(2)(A)(ii) of title 14, United States Code for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, $175,000,000 shall be made available to the Commandant to improve facilities at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, including improvements to dock, dry dock, capital equipment improvements, or dredging necessary to facilitate access to such Yard.

Summary: This bill requires specified appropriations for FY2022 and FY2023 to be used by the Coast Guard to improve facilities at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, including improvements to dock or dry dock, capital equipment improvements, or dredging necessary to facilitate access to such yard.
Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to the Government of Afghanistan until United States persons and allies have been fully evacuated from the country, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on funding to the Government of Afghanistan (a) In general No Federal funds may be made available to provide funding to the Government of Afghanistan until such time as the President makes a certification described in subsection (c). (b) Asset blocking The President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (c) Certification described A certification described in this subsection is a written certification submitted to Congress that all United States citizens, United States legal permanent residents, coalition partners, and Afghan allies who would like to evacuate from Afghanistan have been evacuated from the country.

Summary: Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill prohibits providing federal funding to the government of Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that all U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, coalition partners, and Afghan allies who would like to evacuate from Afghanistan have been evacuated. The bill also requires asset-blocking sanctions on the Afghan government until the President makes the certification.
Green Bus Act of 2021

To require any bus purchased for use in public transportation with funds provided by the Federal Transit Administration to be a zero-emission bus, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Bus Act of 2021 2. Zero-emission bus requirements (a) In general Chapter 53 section 5312 5313. Zero-emission bus requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, not later than October 1, 2029, any bus purchased or leased with funds provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by the Federal Transit Administration for purposes of providing public transportation shall be a zero-emission bus. (b) Federal share Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, the Federal share of the cost of any zero-emission bus purchased or leased with funds provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by the Federal Transit Administration for purposes of providing public transportation shall be 90 percent. (c) Definition of zero-Emission bus In this section, the term zero-emission bus (1) any greenhouse gas; or (2) any air pollutant for which air quality criteria are issued under section 108 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7408 42 U.S.C. 7409 . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 53 5313. Zero-emission bus requirements. . 3. Report on best practices implementing zero-emission bus fleets (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall compile, and make publicly available, a report containing best practices and lessons learned by transit agencies and States that have implemented or are in the process of implementing zero-emission bus fleets. (b) Consultation In compiling the report, the Secretary shall consult with transit agencies, States, zero-emission bus manufacturers, and other stakeholders that the Secretary determines are appropriate. (c) Updates to report The Secretary shall update the report required under subsection (a) annually. 4. Preference under Low- or No-Emission Vehicle Program for operators with full fleet transition plans Section 5339(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Preference In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants who have completed a full fleet transition plan. .

Summary: Green Bus Act of 2021 This bill requires all buses purchased or leased with Federal Transit Administration funds to be zero-emission beginning on October 1, 2029. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue an annual best practices report on zero-emission bus programs to help states and transit agencies implement zero-emission bus fleets. DOT must give preference in awarding grants under the low or no emission program to transit agencies who have completed a full fleet transition plan. The federal share of the cost of any zero-emission bus purchased or leased in accordance with this bill shall be 90%.
Taliban Are Not Our Friends Act

To terminate the designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taliban Are Not Our Friends Act 2. Termination of designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) the designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1) (2) the President may not issue a separate designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other provision of law.

Summary: Taliban Are Not Our Friends Act This bill terminates Afghanistan's status as a major non-NATO ally and prohibits the President from designating Afghanistan with such status. (Major non-NATO ally status provides certain benefits, such as qualifying a country to receive excess defense articles.)
American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to develop and begin implementation of Operation Starfall. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021 2. Operation starfall Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Chief of Space Operations, shall develop and begin implementation of Operation Starfall

Summary: American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and implement Operation Starfall to deploy stratospheric balloons, aerostats, or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet anywhere on the planet from the stratosphere or higher.
Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2021

To require that certain loans made to parents on behalf of a dependent student and to graduate students are included in the definition of cohort default rate under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to require the Secretary of Education to report default rates for such loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2021 2. Addition of certain loans to parents and graduate student to the calculation and reporting of cohort default rates (a) Definition of cohort default rate Section 435(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1085(m) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking section 428, 428A, or 428H this part or part D (ii) by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan section 428C (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan section 428C (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) For the purposes of this subsection, the term students . (b) Collection and reporting of cohort default rates Section 435(m)(4)(A) of such Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1085(m)(4)(A) (1) by striking section 428, 428A, or 428H this part or part D (2) by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan section 428C (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall be effective for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, and each subsequent fiscal year.

Summary: Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2021 This bill includes Direct PLUS Loans that are made to graduate students and parents on behalf of dependent students in an institution of higher education's (IHE's) cohort default rate. This rate is the percentage of an IHE's borrowers who enter repayment and default on certain student loans. Further, the Department of Education must include this information in its annual report on cohort default rates.
Consortium To Study Irregular Warfare Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a research consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare and the responses to irregular threats. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consortium To Study Irregular Warfare Act of 2021 2. Consortium to study irregular warfare (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall establish a research consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare and the responses to irregular threats. (b) Purposes The purposes of the consortium under subsection (a) are as follows: (1) To shape the formulation and application of policy through the conduct of research and analysis regarding irregular warfare. (2) To maintain open-source databases on issues relevant to understanding terrorism, irregular threats, and social and environmental change. (3) To serve as a repository for datasets regarding research on security, social change, and irregular threats developed by institutions of higher education that receive Federal funding. (4) To support basic research in social science on emerging threats and stability dynamics relevant to irregular threat problem sets. (5) To transition promising basic research— (A) to higher stages of research and development; and (B) into operational capabilities, as appropriate, by supporting applied research and developing tools to counter irregular threats. (6) To facilitate the collaboration of research centers of excellence relating to irregular threats to better distribute expertise to specific issues and scenarios regarding such threats. (7) To enhance educational outreach and teaching at professional military education schools to improve— (A) the understanding of irregular threats; and (B) the integration of data-based responses to such threats. (8) To support classified research when necessary in appropriately controlled physical spaces. (c) Coordination The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall coordinate activities conducted under this section with the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command. (d) Partnerships The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall encourage partnerships between the consortium and university-affiliated research centers and other research institutions.

Summary: Consortium To Study Irregular Warfare Act of 2021 This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering within the Department of Defense to establish a research consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare and the responses to irregular threats. The office must coordinate activities related to the research consortium with the U.S. Special Operations Command.
Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act

To require an annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, and explosive material, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act 2. Annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, and explosive material (a) In general Section 2722 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking report to the Secretary of the Treasury reporting requirements (2) in subsection (a), by inserting and the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Secretary of the Treasury (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) Annual report Not later than December 31 each year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes, for the preceding year— (1) all instances of missing, lost, or stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, or explosive material from the stocks of the Department of Defense; (2) for each item identified under paragraph (1), the type, quantity, and serial number, broken down by armed force and component; and (3) such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 161 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2722 and inserting the following new item: 2722. Theft or loss of ammunition, destructive devices, and explosives reporting requirements. .

Summary: Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report the theft or loss of any ammunition, destructive device, or explosive material from its stocks to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within the Department of Justice. Currently, DOD only reports on such thefts or losses to the Department of the Treasury. The bill also requires DOD to annually report on all instances of missing, lost, or stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, or explosive material from its stocks.
Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021

To make 10,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021 2. Status of Afghans employed subject to a grant or cooperative agreement Section 602(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 United States Government , including employment or other work in Afghanistan through a cooperative agreement or grant funded by the United States Government if the Secretary of State determines, based on a recommendation from the Federal agency or organization authorizing such funding, that such alien contributed to the United States mission in Afghanistan 3. Afghan Allies Protection Act Section 602(b)(3) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (G) Subsequent fiscal years Beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, in addition to any unused balance under this paragraph, 10,000 principal aliens may be granted special immigrant status under this subsection. For purposes of status provided under this subparagraph the authority to issue visas or adjust status shall commence on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph and shall terminate on the date such visa numbers are exhausted. .

Summary: Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the NATO missions in Afghanistan. Specifically, this bill makes available an additional 10,000 visas for principal aliens under this special visa program, to be available until all such visas have been issued. (The numerical limitations in this program apply only to the principal alien who applies for the visa, not to any accompanying spouse or child.)
Preserve American History Act

To provide that the Executive order entitled Establishing the President’s Advisory 1776 Commission 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserve American History Act 2. Legal effect Notwithstanding any other provision of law or Executive order, Executive Order 13958 (85 Fed. Reg. 70951), signed on November 2, 2020, and entitled Establishing the President’s Advisory 1776 Commission

Summary: Preserve American History Act This bill provides statutory authority for a November 2, 2020, executive order establishing the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to promote the history and principles of the founding of the United States.
Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the allowable use criteria for new access points grants for community health centers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act 2. New access points grants (a) In general Section 330(e)(6)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b(e)(6)(A) (v) Mobile units An existing health center may be awarded funds under clause (i) to establish a new delivery site that is a mobile unit, regardless of whether the applicant additionally proposes to establish a permanent, full-time site. In the case of a health center that is not currently receiving funds under this section, such health center may be awarded funds under clause (i) to establish a new delivery site that is a mobile unit only if such health center uses a portion of such funds to also establish a permanent, full-time site. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2024. September 28, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act This bill allows a health center that currently receives funding through a Health Resources & Services Administration Health Center Program grant to use a New Access Point grant to set up a mobile unit regardless of whether the health center also establishes a permanent health care delivery site. New Access Point grants help health centers establish new delivery sites to provide comprehensive primary care to medically underserved populations. Under current law, health centers may only use the grants to set up a mobile unit if they also establish a permanent site.
Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2021

To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 to require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2021 2. Amendments (a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The first sentence of section 701(f) of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e(f) or an individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer, employer, (b) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 The first sentence of section 11(f) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 630(f) , an individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer, employer (c) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(d) (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term employee . (d) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 The first sentence of section 101(4) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12111(4) or an individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer (e) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 505(a)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794a(a)(1) or any individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer applicant for employment (f) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Section 201(2)(A) of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000ff(2)(A) (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (v) and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (vi) an individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer. .

Summary: Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2021 This bill treats independent contractors as employees with respect to the protections provided under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.