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CIRCUS Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude from Federal health care programs health care providers performing certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to a conservatorship. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Conservatorships Immoral Relationship with Contraception in the United States Act CIRCUS Act 2. Excluding from Federal health care programs health care providers performing certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to a conservatorship Section 1128(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7(a) (5) Certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to conservatorship Any health care provider that on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph— (A) denies the removal of an intrauterine device or other contraceptive device from an individual who is subject to a conservatorship by reason of the conservator not approving of such removal; or (B) knowingly prescribes birth control medication (including any method of contraception approved or otherwise authorized by the Food and Drug Administration) to an individual subject to a conservatorship without the written consent of such individual. .

Summary: Conservatorships Immoral Relationship with Contraception in the United States Act or the CIRCUS Act This bill excludes from participation in federal health care programs providers who (1) require the approval of the conservator before removing a contraceptive device from an individual under a conservatorship, or (2) prescribe birth control medications to an individual under a conservatorship without that individual's written consent.
21st Century FTC Act

To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide the Commission with notice and comment rulemaking authority respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and to provide for civil penalties for violations of such Act respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century FTC Act 2. Rulemaking respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices The Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (1) in section 18— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking , and shall also (iii) by striking (1) When prescribing When prescribing (B) by striking subsection (c); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1)— (I) by striking (A) a statement (B) a statement a statement (II) by striking ; and (C) a statement (ii) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking subsections (b) and (c) subsection (b) (D) in subsection (e)— (i) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking the transcript required by subsection (c)(5), (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking , or if , or if the court finds that the Commission's action is not supported by substantial evidence in the rulemaking record (as defined in paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection) taken as a whole. The term evidence (iii) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the first and third sentences; (iv) by striking paragraph (2); and (v) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively; and (2) in section 22— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking or section 18 (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking , except (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking Except as specified in paragraph (1), no No 3. Civil penalties for violations of Federal Trade Commission Act respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices Section 5(m)(1)(A) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(A) (1) by inserting this Act or violates (2) by inserting a violation of this Act or is prohibited

Summary: 21st Century FTC Act This bill eliminates certain requirements with respect to the rulemaking authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Specifically, the FTC may promulgate a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act defining an unfair or deceptive trade practice without (1) publishing advance notice of the rulemaking, (2) finding a widespread pattern of an applicable unfair practice, or (3) providing the opportunity for an informal hearing. It also limits the opportunity for the FTC or a petitioner of a rule to make additional oral submissions and written presentations while a rule is under judicial review. Further, a court may not set aside a rule promulgated through such notice and comment process on the basis that the FTC failed to complete a regulatory analysis.
Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act 2. Extension of eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma (a) In general Section 1413a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking combat-related trauma-related (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by inserting (1) The Secretary (B) by inserting under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (e) (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary of Defense shall treat a disabled uniformed services retiree with a trauma-related disability, determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under paragraph (3) of subsection (e), as an eligible trauma-related disabled uniformed services retiree. ; (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; or (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined was the result of military sexual trauma. ; and (4) in subsection (i), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting following new paragraph: (1) The term military sexual trauma . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Headings Such section is amended— (A) in the heading by striking Combat-related Trauma-related (B) in the heading of subsection (e) by striking Combat-Related Trauma-Related (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1413a and inserting the following: 1413a. Trauma-related special compensation. . (c) Conforming amendments Such title is amended— (1) in section 1414(d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related trauma-related (B) in the heading, by striking Combat-Related Trauma-Related (2) in section 1449(b)(2)— (A) by striking combat-related trauma-related (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC TRSC (3) in section 1450(e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related trauma-related (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC TRSC (4) in section 1452— (A) by striking combat-related trauma-related (B) in subsection (d)(2), in the heading, by striking combat-related trauma-related (C) in subsection (g)(4), in the heading, by striking CRSC TRSC

Summary: Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act This bill extends certain special compensation to specified retired survivors of military sexual trauma.
No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude social security benefits from gross income, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021 2. Exclusion of social security benefits from gross income (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 139I. Social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits (a) Exclusion Gross income shall not include social security benefits received by a taxpayer. (b) Social security benefit defined (1) In general The term social security benefit (A) a monthly benefit under title II of the Social Security Act, or (B) a tier 1 railroad retirement benefit. (2) Workmen’s compensation benefits substituted for social security benefits For purposes of this section, if, by reason of section 224 of the Social Security Act (or by reason of section 3(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974), any social security benefit is reduced by reason of the receipt of a benefit under a workmen's compensation act, the term social security benefit (3) Tier 1 railroad benefit For purposes of paragraph (1), the term tier 1 railroad retirement benefit (A) the amount of the annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 equal to the amount of the benefit to which the taxpayer would have been entitled under the Social Security Act if all of the service after December 31, 1936, of the employee (on whose employment record the annuity is being paid) had been included in the term employment (B) a monthly annuity amount under section 3(f)(3) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974. . (b) Social security trust funds held harmless There are hereby appropriated (out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated) for each fiscal year to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 45 U.S.C. 231n-1(a) (c) Repeal of inclusion of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits Section 86 of such Code is repealed. (d) References to section 86 Any reference in any provision of law which refers to an amount not includible in gross income by reason of section 86 shall be treated as reference to an amount not includible in gross income by reason of this section. (e) Conforming amendments (1) The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 86. (2) The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139H the following new item: Sec. 139I. Social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. . (f) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021 This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, social security benefits (i.e., title II retirement benefits and railroad retirement benefits).
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act 2. Above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards (a) In general The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f)) section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A) (b) Consumer protection violation defined Section 62 (f) Consumer protection violation defined For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term consumer protection violation (1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605 (3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. (4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 ( 12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq. (5) The Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq. (7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq. (9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. (10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq. (11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (12) The Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq. (13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq. (15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law— (A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or (B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

Summary: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.
PFAS Safe Disposal Act

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Safe Disposal Act 2. Prohibition on waste incineration of PFAS Section 3004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6924 (z) PFAS wastes (1) Firefighting foam Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations requiring that when materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam are disposed— (A) all incineration is conducted in a manner that eliminates perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including eliminating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances emitted into the air; (B) all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, including controlling hydrogen fluoride; (C) any materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirements under part 264 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; (D) all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under this subtitle; and (E) incineration is prohibited in or near overburdened communities, as defined by the Administrator. (2) Penalties For purposes of section 3008(d), a waste subject to a prohibition under this subsection shall be considered a hazardous waste identified or listed under this subtitle. (3) Interim prohibition on incineration No person may incinerate for purposes of disposal any material containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam until the effective date of the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1). .

Summary: PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste. No person is authorized to dispose of PFAS or aqueous film forming foam by incineration until the effective date of the promulgated regulations required by this bill.
Federally Funded Research and Technology Development Protection Act

To enhance transparency and accountability measures in Federal grantmaking to safeguard federally funded research and technology development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federally Funded Research and Technology Development Protection Act 2. Enhanced safeguards against foreign procurement of federally funded research and technology development (a) Enhanced review required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall— (1) require that any agency that makes a Federal grant maintains compliance operations to guard against malign foreign talent recruitment programs; and (2) prescribe standardized disclosure and accountability measures to support such compliance operations. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Malign foreign talent recruitment program The term malign foreign talent recruitment program

Summary: Federally Funded Research and Technology Development Protection Act This bill addresses issues of transparency and accountability in federal grant-making to safeguard federally funded research and technology development. Specifically, the Office of Management and Budget must (1) require that any agency that makes a federal grant maintains compliance operations to guard against malign foreign talent recruitment programs, and (2) prescribe standardized disclosure and accountability measures to support such operations. Malign foreign talent recruitment is defined as an effort organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government to recruit any individual or public or private entity engaged in research funded by a federal agency to share information with, or otherwise act on behalf of, such government.
BENEFIT Act of 2021

To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2021 BENEFIT Act of 2021 2. Strengthening the use of patient-experience data within benefit-risk framework Section 569C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–8c (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) as part of the risk-benefit assessment framework in the new drug approval process described in section 505(d), considering relevant patient-focused drug development data, such as data from patient preference studies (benefit-risk), patient reported outcome data, or patient experience data, developed by the sponsor of an application or another party. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting , including a description of how such data and information were considered in the risk-benefit assessment described in section 505(d)

Summary: Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2021 or the BENEFIT Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider relevant patient-focused drug development data, such as data from patient preference studies and patient-reported outcome data, in the risk-benefit assessment framework used in the process for approving new drugs. After a new drug application has been approved, the FDA's public statement about how it used patient experience data shall include a description of how such data was considered in the risk-benefit assessment framework.
Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain common carriers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2021 2. Authority of Federal Trade Commission over certain common carriers Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 Acts to regulate commerce Acts to regulate commerce .

Summary: Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2021 This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by certain common carriers, such as telecommunications companies.
Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021 2. Certain payments made by Indian tribal governments treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4)(C) (C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income For purposes of this subsection, each of the following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: (i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). (ii) Certain Indian tribal payments Any payment made by an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 139E(c)(1)), or from a trust of which the Indian tribal government is treated as the owner under subpart E of part I of subchapter J, to such child if— (I) such child is an enrolled member of the tribe with respect to such Indian tribal government, and (II) such payment is received by such child by reason of such enrollment. . (b) Application to alternative minimum tax Section 59(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting and including amounts treated as earned income under section 1(g)(4)(C) section 911(d)(2) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021 This bill treats certain payments made by Indian tribal governments to children as earned income of the child for the purposes of the kiddie tax (the tax on the unearned income of children). This has the effect of exempting the payments from the tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.