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PEACE Act

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Equality And Civics Education Act PEACE Act 2. Limitation on use of funds After section 318 of title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq. (b) In this section: (1) The term promotes or compels a divisive concept (A) One race is inherently superior to another race. (B) The United States is fundamentally racist. (C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. (D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. (E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. (F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. (G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. (H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. (I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. (2) The term race scapegoating (3) The term race stereotyping .

Summary: Protect Equality And Civics Education Act or the PEACE Act This bill prohibits the use of FY2021 funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund a curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the Department of Education's proposed rule titled Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education, published on April 19, 2021.
No Mask Mandates Act of 2021

To terminate any existing mask mandates imposed by the Federal Government, to prevent the implementation of new mask mandates, to preserve individual liberty, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Mask Mandates Act of 2021 2. Termination of face mask orders (a) Termination Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the following shall be void and have no force or effect: (1) Executive Order 13991 (86 Fed. Reg. 7045), issued on January 20, 2021. (2) The order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021, pursuant to section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 (b) No authority To issue subsequent orders Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal agency or office may issue an order requiring persons to wear face masks in response to COVID–19. 3. Restrictions on the use of previously appropriated funds Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds previously appropriated by Congress may be used by any executive agency or department of the United States to develop, implement, or otherwise enforce any Federal rule, regulation, or order requiring persons to wear masks in response to COVID–19.

Summary: No Mask Mandates Act of 2021 This bill nullifies existing federal mask mandates and prohibits future actions to require individuals to wear face masks to respond to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill nullifies the executive order issued on January 20, 2021, that requires the use of face masks in federal buildings and on federal lands; and the emergency order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on public transportation conveyances and in transportation hubs. In addition, the bill prohibits (1) federal agencies or offices from issuing any future orders that mandate face masks, and (2) the use of previously appropriated federal funds to implement or enforce masking requirements.
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 2. Exemption of children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program from the Medicaid IMD exclusion (a) In general Section 1905(a)(31)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(31)(B) and services provided to any individual who is a child in foster care under the responsibility of a State who has been placed in a child care institution that is a qualified residential treatment program (as defined in section 472(k)(4)), without regard to whether payments are made on behalf of such child under section 472 section 1915(l) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021, and shall apply with respect to items and services furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after that date.

Summary: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).
Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the work opportunity credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act 2. Work opportunity credit made permanent (a) In general Section 51(c) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act This bill makes the work opportunity tax credit permanent.
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 2. Modification of limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract (a) In general Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary (i) The Secretary (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking or similar payment of less than $100 (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) In this subparagraph, the term copayment . (b) Application of amendment The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract The terms emergency treatment health-plan contract (2) Reimbursement claim The term reimbursement claim

Summary: Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts a veteran owes to a third party or owes under a health plan contract. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse copayments of $100 or more and excludes deductibles and coinsurance from the limitation. This modification must apply with respect to any reimbursement claim for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough.
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust and irrational criminal punishments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2021 2. Authority to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum Section 3553 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) Authority To impose a sentence below a statutory minimum To prevent an unjust sentence (1) General rule Notwithstanding any provision of law other than this subsection, the court may impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if the court finds that it is necessary to do so in order to avoid violating the requirements of subsection (a). (2) Court to give parties notice Before imposing a sentence under paragraph (1), the court shall give the parties reasonable notice of the court’s intent to do so and an opportunity to respond. (3) Statement in writing of factors The court shall state, in the written statement of reasons, the factors under subsection (a) that require imposition of a sentence below the statutory minimum. (4) Appeal rights not limited This subsection does not limit any right to appeal that would otherwise exist in its absence. .

Summary: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum if it determines, after considering certain factors, that the mandatory minimum sentence is greater than necessary.
Vaccine Passport and Voter ID Harmonization Act

To require States and local jurisdictions that institute vaccine passports to require voter identification in Federal elections. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccine Passport and Voter ID Harmonization Act 2. Voter identification requirement for States and local jurisdictions that institute vaccine passports (a) Requirement Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. (1) by redesignating section 304 and section 305 as section 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Voter identification requirement for States and local jurisdictions that institute vaccine passports (a) In general A State or jurisdiction that institutes a requirement for vaccine passports or other such documentation with respect to a COVID–19 vaccine shall, in any election for Federal office held during any period in which such requirement is in effect, require voter identification. (b) Effective date Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after January 1, 2022. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 and 303 303, and 304 (c) Clerical amendments The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Voter identification requirement for States and local jurisdictions that institute vaccine passports. .

Summary: Vaccine Passport and Voter ID Harmonization Act This bill requires a state or jurisdiction that requires a vaccine passport or other documentation with respect to a COVID-19 vaccine to also require voter identification for federal elections.
Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act

To amend the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 to require insurance agents who sell flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program to take certain continuing education courses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act 2. Continuing education for insurance agents (a) In general The Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–264 (1) in section 201 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Director of the Administrator of the (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting 4001 U.S.C. (2) by striking section 207 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 207. Continuing education requirements for insurance agents (a) In general The Director shall require each insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies to, once every 2 years, complete a 3-hour continuing education course that— (1) subject to subsection (c), is approved by the insurance commissioner of the State in which the agent is a legal resident; and (2) focuses on issues with respect to the Program. (b) Failure To complete course If an insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies does not complete a continuing education course required under subsection (a), the agent, until the date on which the agent completes the course in accordance with the requirements of this section, may not— (1) sell flood insurance policies; or (2) perform any duties with respect to the Program. (c) Agents licensed in multiple States (1) In general If an insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies is licensed to sell insurance in more than 1 State— (A) the agent shall submit proof of completion of a continuing education course required under subsection (a) to the insurance commissioner of each State in which the agent is licensed; and (B) each insurance commissioner to whom an insurance agent submits a proof of completion under subparagraph (A) may determine whether the course to which that proof of completion relates meets the minimum standards established by that insurance commissioner. (2) Effect of denial If an insurance commissioner of a State (referred to in this paragraph as the rejecting commissioner (d) Rule of construction Any reference in this section to an insurance commissioner of a State shall be construed as a reference to an equivalent official with respect to any State in which there is no official who has the title of insurance commissioner. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of contents for the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–264 Sec. 207. Continuing education requirements for insurance agents. .

Summary: Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act This bill requires insurance agents selling flood insurance policies to complete a continuing education course every two years.
Livestock Disaster Relief Act

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to improve a program that provides livestock disaster assistance, and for other purposes 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Livestock Disaster Relief Act 2. Supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (a) Definitions Section 1501(a)(4)(A) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(a)(4)(A) and unweaned cattle dairy cattle (b) Livestock forage disaster program Section 1501(c)(3) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(c)(3) (1) in subparagraph (C)(iii)(I)— (A) in item (aa), by striking or (B) in item (bb), by striking by or (C) by adding at the end the following: (cc) the national average corn price per bushel for the 3-month period immediately preceding that March 1; by ; and (2) in subparagraph (D)(ii)(II)— (A) in item (aa), by striking 3 4 (B) in item (bb), by striking 4 monthly 6 monthly (C) in item (cc), by striking an amount equal to (AA) in the case of a county with a normal grazing period of not less than 8 months, 8 monthly payments using the monthly payment rate determined under subparagraph (B); or (BB) in the case of a county with a normal grazing period of less than 8 months, 1 monthly payment for each month of the normal grazing period for that county, using the monthly payment rate determined under that subparagraph. . (c) Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Section 1501(d) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(d) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting (including drought) adverse weather (B) by striking , that are not covered under subsection (b) or (c) (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting (including transportation costs) shortages

Summary: Livestock Disaster Relief Act This bill modifies the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP), with a particular focus on addressing the needs of agricultural producers during droughts. (The Department of Agriculture carries out these programs to assist agricultural producers affected by natural disasters.) The changes include increasing the number of months a producer may receive LFP assistance and allowing transportation costs for feed and water as covered losses under ELAP.
Continuing Access to 504 Capital Act

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to increase the fiscal year 2021 commitments to guarantee certain business loans of the Small Business Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Access to 504 Capital Act 2. SBA business loans Title V of division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT Small Business Administration $7,500,000,000 $8,500,000,000

Summary: Continuing Access to 504 Capital Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee an additional $1 billion of loans made under the 504 Program. Such loans, made through SBA community partners and certified by the SBA, provide long-term, fixed rate financing for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation.
A bill to authorize appropriations for planning for United States participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

To authorize appropriations for planning for United States participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. 1. Authorization of appropriations for planning for United States participation in the 2025 World Expo Notwithstanding section 204 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 ( 22 U.S.C. 2452b

Summary: This bill authorizes FY2022 activities for planning for U.S. participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
Market Economy Sourcing Act

To amend the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 to require that any trade agreement subject to expedited procedures under that Act contain certain requirements relating to the origination of goods in nonmarket economy countries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Market Economy Sourcing Act 2. Limitation on trade authorities procedures relating to requirements on content of goods from nonmarket economy countries Section 106(b) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4205(b) (7) Limitations on procedures relating to origination of content of goods from nonmarket economy countries (A) In general The trade authorities procedures shall not apply to an implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements entered into under section 103(b) unless the rules of origin requirements under such agreement or agreements— (i) with respect to rules of origin based on value content of a good, require that, of the content of a good qualifying for preferential treatment under the agreement or agreements that does not originate (as specified in those rules) in a country that is party to the agreement or agreements— (I) during the 5-year period following the entry into force of the agreement or agreements, not more than 20 percent of that content may originate in a nonmarket economy country; and (II) after the period specified in subclause (I), not more than 10 percent of that content may originate in a nonmarket economy country; and (ii) with respect to rules of origin that are not based on value content of a good, are consistent with the requirements under clause (i) based on processing requirements or tariff shifts as opposed to value content. (B) Nonmarket economy country defined In this paragraph, the term nonmarket economy country 19 U.S.C. 1677(18) .

Summary: Market Economy Sourcing Act This bill limits the content from nonmarket economy countries that may be included in free trade agreement qualifying goods. A nonmarket economy country is a foreign country that does not operate on market principles of cost or pricing structures, so that sales of merchandise in such country do not reflect the fair price of the merchandise. The bill requires that, during the five-year period following entry into force of a free trade agreement, no more than 20% of a qualifying good may originate in a nonmarket economy country, and no more than 10% thereafter.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide funds for administration of the earned income tax credit in Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide funds for administration of the earned income tax credit in Puerto Rico. 1. Funding for administration of Puerto Rico earned income tax credit Section 7530(a)(1) (B) in the case of calendar years 2021 through 2025, the lesser of— (i) the expenditures made by Puerto Rico during all such calendar years for administration of the earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning in or with such calendar years, or (ii) $4,182,117, plus .

Summary: This bill provides funds for the administration of the earned income tax credit in Puerto Rico.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for constructive ownership with respect to real estate investment trusts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for constructive ownership with respect to real estate investment trusts. 1. Modification of REIT constructive ownership rules (a) In general Section 856(d)(5) and , and (C) except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, stock, assets, and net profits constructively owned by a partnership, estate, trust, or corporation by reason of the application of section 318(a)(3) (after application of subparagraphs (A) and (B)) shall not be considered as owned by it for purposes of again applying such section in order to make another person the constructive owner of such stock, assets, or net profits. Subparagraph (C) shall not prevent any person from being the constructive owner of stock, assets, or net profits of any person as the result of any other application of section 318(a) (as modified by this paragraph). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) No inference Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to create any inference with respect to the proper application of section 318

Summary: This bill modifies rules relating to the constructive ownership of assets in a real estate investment trust.