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District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act 2. Revision of composition of Board of Zoning Adjustment (a) Revision (1) In general The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6–641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking “which shall be composed” and all that follows through “a resident of the District of Columbia” and inserting “which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia”. (2) Conforming amendment The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6–641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended— (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking “the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia” each place it appears and inserting “the members”. (b) Conforming amendment relating to functions regarding foreign missions Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 4306(i) (i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery— (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and (2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act This bill revises membership requirements of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment to provide authority for the District government to appoint all members of the board, except when the board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of an embassy or consulate.
Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of outdoor music festivals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021 2. Temporary flight restrictions for outdoor concerts or music festivals (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration issues a Notice to Airmen designating an area of airspace in which a temporary flight restriction applies when the Administrator determines that a temporary flight restriction is necessary to protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, to maintain air safety and efficiency, or to prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor concert or music festival with an attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day. (b) Relationship to existing regulations In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall treat an outdoor concert or music festival in the same manner as an aerial demonstration or major sporting event is treated under section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.

Summary: Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to implement or revise its regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions that are necessary to (1) protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, (2) maintain air safety and efficiency, or (3) prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor concert or music festival with an attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day.
Pets Belong With Families Act

To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pets Belong With Families Act 2. Prohibition on breed restrictions Section 31 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437z–3 (b) Reasonable requirements (1) In general The reasonable requirements referred to in subsection (a) may include— (A) limitations on the number of animals in a unit, based on unit size; (B) prohibitions on types of animals that are classified as dangerous, provided that classification is based on specific behaviors or actions by the animal and is not based on the breed of the animal; and (C) restrictions or prohibitions based on size and type of building or project, or other relevant conditions. (2) Limitation The reasonable requirements referred to in subsection (a) may not include prohibitions on breeds of animals. .

Summary: Pets Belong With Families Act This bill prohibits public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on pets owned by residents of public housing units. The bill continues to allow public housing agencies to prohibit ownership of dangerous animals in public housing, but prohibits classification as dangerous by breed and requires that any such classification be based on specific behaviors or actions of the animal.
Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for zero-emission buses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 2. Credit for zero-emission buses (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45U. Zero-emission bus credit (a) Allowance of credit For purposes of section 38, in the case of a manufacturer of a zero-emission bus, the zero-emission bus credit determined under this section for a taxable year is an amount equal to 10 percent of the sum of the sale price of each zero-emission bus sold by such taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Limitation The sale price of a zero-emission bus may not be taken into account under subsection (a) to the extent such price exceeds $1,000,000. (c) Zero-Emission bus For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term zero-emission bus (A) has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, (B) is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, (C) is propelled solely by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell, and (D) is designed to carry 15 or more passengers. (2) Motor vehicle; manufacturer The term motor vehicle manufacturer (d) Special rules (1) Sale price For purposes of this section, the sale price of a zero-emission bus shall be reduced by any rebate or other incentive given before, on, or after the date of the sale. (2) Domestic use No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a zero-emission bus to a manufacturer who knows or has reason to know that such vehicle will not be used primarily in the United States or a possession of the United States. (3) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section. (e) Termination This section shall not apply to sales after December 31, 2026. . (b) Credit made part of general business credit Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code is amended by striking plus , plus (34) the zero-emission bus credit determined under section 45U. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 45U. Zero-emission bus credit. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 This bill allows a manufacturer a zero-emission bus tax credit through 2026. The credit is equal to 10% of the sales price of a zero-emission bus. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price and to buses used primarily in the United States and its possessions. The bill defines zero-emission bus as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell, and is designed to carry 15 or more passengers.
Equine Tax Fairness Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain provisions related to horses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equine Tax Fairness Act 2. Reduction of holding period to 12 months for purposes of determining whether horses are section 1231 (a) In general Section 1231(b)(3)(A) and horses (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. 3. Three-year depreciation for race horses (a) In general Section 168(e)(3)(A)(i) (i) any race horse, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Equine Tax Fairness Act This bill modifies the tax treatment of gains and losses from the sale of depreciable property used in a trade or business to eliminate horses from the definition of livestock (thus making the 24-month holding period requirement for livestock inapplicable to horses and allowing horses to be treated as capital assets subject to the existing 1-year holding period requirement for long-term capital gains). The bill also makes permanent the 3-year recovery period for the depreciation of race horses.
Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any vaccine mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act 2. No Federal funds for any vaccine mandate No Federal funds may be used to establish, implement, or enforce any vaccine mandate.

Summary: Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce vaccine mandates.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for acts of valor during the Korean War while a member of the Army.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for acts of valor during the Korean War while a member of the Army. 1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for acts of valor during the Korean War (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Charles R. Johnson for the acts of valor described in the subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Charles R. Johnson as a private first class in the Army, on June 11 and 12, 1953, during the Korean War, for which he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

Summary: This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for his acts of valor as a private first class in the Army on June 11 and 12, 1953, during the Korean War.
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2021 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, should exercise the Secretary of State’s statutory authority by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. 3. Report on designation of the muslim brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate (D) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate (E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate (F) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate (G) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives (H) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives (I) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (J) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives (K) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives (L) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives (2) Intelligence community The term intelligence community 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the intelligence community, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report that— (1) indicates whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) if the Secretary of State determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet the criteria referred to in paragraph (1), includes a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met. (c) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if appropriate.

Summary: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a detailed report indicating whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria to be designated a foreign terrorist organization. If the report determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet such criteria, it must provide a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met.
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum State, or local election (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to consider certain transactions related to precious metals for purposes of identifying jurisdictions of primary money laundering concern, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to consider certain transactions related to precious metals for purposes of identifying jurisdictions of primary money laundering concern, and for other purposes. 1. Consideration of certain transactions involving precious metals for purposes of identifying jurisdictions of primary money laundering concern Section 5318A(c)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (iv) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) the extent to which the jurisdiction or financial institutions operating in that jurisdiction facilitate transactions that are related to precious metals and are subject to being blocked pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States under any statute or Executive order; ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and (B) by inserting after clause (i) the following: (iv) the extent to which such financial institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate transactions that are related to precious metals and are subject to being blocked pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States under any statute or Executive order; .

Summary: This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to consider sanctioned transactions involving precious metals when assessing whether a jurisdiction, financial institution, class of transactions, or type of account is of primary money laundering concern for purposes of reporting, recordkeeping, and certain account restrictions.
SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act 2. Regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps Section 325(o)(6)(E)(ii) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(6)(E)(ii) shall apply to any such product installed on or after the effective date of the standard in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply shall apply, in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply, to any such product that is manufactured or imported into the United States on or after the effective date of the standard

Summary: Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act or the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act This bill modifies the date that regional energy efficiency standards established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) apply to furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. EPCA applies the standard on the date such products are installed. The bill applies the standard on the date such products are manufactured or imported.
Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers to transport goods during a national emergency or a period of time in which there is a certain percentage of port congestion, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act TRANSPORT Act 2. Program establishment (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers (as such terms are defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) to transport goods from a port to a final destination point or to a point that is easily accessible by another form of transport during a covered period. (b) Purposes The purposes of the program established under subsection (a) are to— (1) anticipate any market disruption caused by a national emergency; (2) strengthen the local and regional supply chain; and (3) model nimbleness and responsiveness in emergency situations. (c) Compliance with regulations Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any recipient of a grant under this section who complies with regulations set forth in chapter III of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, may operate a commercial motor vehicle in any State to transport goods from a port to a destination point during a covered period, regardless of whether such recipient complies with regulations for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle in such State. (d) Definition of covered period In this Act, the term covered period (1) beginning on the date on which the President declares a national emergency under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 (2) beginning on the date on which the Secretary makes a determination that a port is congested by at least 50 percent and ending on the date on which the Secretary determines that congestion at such port is less than 49 percent for at least 60 consecutive days. (e) Funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any unobligated funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 Public Law 116–136

Summary: Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act or the TRANSPORT Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to award grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers for transporting goods from ports during declared national emergencies or when DOT determines a port is at least 50% congested. DOT may use unobligated funds available under specified COVID-19 relief laws for the grants.
SANTA 18 Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act SANTA 18 Act 2. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port (a) In general Chapter 313 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port The transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating outside such State or the United States by commercial motor vehicle shall not be considered interstate transportation for purposes of requirements relating to commercial driver’s licenses under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 313 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port. .

Summary: Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act or the SANTA 18 Act This bill exempts drivers who transport goods from a port of entry and another place within the same state from age restrictions and other requirements that apply to federal commercial driver's licenses.