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SWEETER Act

To repeal the sugar program under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 and certain other programs relating to sugar, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Workers by Eliminating Economic Tampering and Ensuring Reliability Act SWEETER Act 2. Repeal of sugar program (a) In general Section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7272 (b) Flexible marketing allotments for sugar and tariff rate quotas Part VII of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 ( 7 U.S.C. 1359aa et seq. (c) Feedstock flexibility program Section 9010 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8110

Summary: Saving Workers by Eliminating Economic Tampering and Ensuring Reliability Act or the SWEETER Act This bill eliminates certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) sugar subsidy programs. Specifically, the bill eliminates (1) the price support loan program available to processors of domestically grown sugarcane and sugar beets; (2) the sugar marketing allotments and tariff-rate quotas that limit the quantities of domestically produced sugar that processors may sell and the sugar that may be imported under lower tariff rates; and (3) the feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers, which operates to avoid loan forfeitures to the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation by requiring USDA to purchase surplus sugar from domestic processors for resale to bioenergy producers.
CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the port of entry donations acceptance program of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization Section 482 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 301a (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or -leased port (B) in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting or -leased port (2) in subsection (b)(4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking terminate terminate on December 31, 2026. (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking carrying out the terms of an agreement under this subsection if such agreement is entered into before such termination date a proposal accepted for consideration by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pursuant to this section or a prior pilot program prior to such termination date

Summary: CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into an agreement with any entity to accept donations of real and personal property for certain activities at ports of entry. Further, the bill allows CBP to accept donations at leased land ports of entry.
BARK Act of 2021

To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2021 BARK Act of 2021 2. Amendment to definitions Section 22(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1791(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and includes pet supplies (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting after human consumption or pet, emotional support animal, or service animal consumption (3) in paragraph (10), by inserting after caterer, farmer, pet food supplier, (4) by adding at the end the following: (11) Emotional support animal The term emotional support animal (12) Pet The term pet (13) Pet supplies The term pet supplies (14) Service animal The term service animal . 3. Expansion of scope of purposes for donation Section 22(c) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1791(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after donates in good faith to a nonprofit organization or, in case only of a donation for ultimate distribution to pets, to a State or unit of local government, (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: A unit of local government shall not be subject to liability arising from the nature, age, packaging, or condition of apparently wholesome food or an apparently fit grocery product that the unit of local government received as a donation in good faith from a person or gleaner for ultimate distribution to pets. (3) by inserting after needy individuals or pets

Summary: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2021 or as the BARK Act of 2021 This bill extends federal protection from civil and criminal liability that applies to donations of food or grocery products for needy individuals to the donation of pet food or supplies.
Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act

To require institutions of higher education to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act 2. Compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will— (A) designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. (i) noncompliance with such title; and (ii) any actions prohibited by such title; (B) annually submit a report to the Secretary that includes all complaints described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such institution; (C) make the report under subparagraph (B) publicly available on the internet website of the institution; and (D) notify students and employees of— (i) the name, office address, and telephone number of each employee designated under subparagraph (A); (ii) the report under subparagraph (B); (iii) the enforcement policies of the institution with respect to such title; and (iv) the procedure for reporting and investigating complaints under such title. .

Summary: Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights. In addition, an IHE must (1) annually submit to the Department of Education a report that includes all complaints alleging discrimination and make such report publicly available; and (2) provide students and employees with the contact information of the designated employee, the report, the enforcement policies of the IHE, and the procedures for reporting and investigating complaints.
Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021

To authorize a private right of action for an individual who suffers a vaccine-related injury or death as a result of receiving a COVID–19 vaccine, as required by their employer, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021 2. Civil action for COVID–19 vaccine-related injury or death An individual may bring an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against their employer seeking damages and injunctive relief if the employee suffered a vaccine-related injury or death (as such term is defined in section 2133(5) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–33(5)

Summary: Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021 This bill creates a private right of action for an individual against an employer for a vaccine-related injury or death in connection with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
TEACH for Tomorrow Act of 2021

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain requirements for institutions of higher education whose students receive TEACH grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TEACH for Tomorrow Act of 2021 2. Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (a) Pass rate reporting requirements Section 205(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1022d(a)(1)(B) (1) in clause (v), by striking and (2) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (vii) the percentage of all students who passed such assessment on the first attempt; and (viii) a comparison of the program's first attempt pass rates with the average first attempt pass rates for programs in the State. . (b) Fine increase Section 205(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1022d(a)(3) (1) by striking may shall (2) by striking $27,500 $150,000 (c) Institutional eligibility for TEACH grants Section 420L(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070g(1) (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) to have a first attempt pass rate of not less than 75 percent with respect to the assessments used for teacher certification or licensure by the State in which the program is located. . (d) Ineligible institutions Section 420M of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070g–1 (e) Continuation of grant In the case of an institution that becomes ineligible to participate in the program under this subpart, the Secretary shall continue to pay such institution in accordance with subsection (a)(1) with respect to each teacher candidate attending such institution and receiving a grant under this subpart at the time such institution became ineligible for the duration of such candidate’s course of study at such institution. . (e) Regulations The Secretary of Education shall issue or revise regulations in accordance with the amendments made by this section, including section 686.4 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

Summary: TEACH for Tomorrow Act of 2021 This bill revises grant programs that support teacher preparation. Specifically, the bill revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program by requiring institutions of higher education (IHEs) to report additional information on the performance of their teacher preparation programs. Further, the Department of Education (ED) must impose a fine on an IHE that fails to provide the required information related to their programs. (Currently, ED may impose such a fine but is not required to do so.) Additionally, the bill revises the eligibility requirements for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants by (1) establishing a minimum pass rate for state assessments used for teacher certification or licensure, and (2) directing ED to continue to make TEACH grants to an ineligible IHE for the duration of each teacher candidate's course of study. ED must issue or revise regulations to carry out this bill.
Fentanyl Penalties Parity Act

To reduce the threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for fentanyl-related offenses under the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fentanyl Penalties Parity Act 2. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act Section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A)(vi)— (A) by striking 400 20 (B) by striking 100 5 (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled analogue of (2) in subparagraph (B)(vi)— (A) by striking 40 2 (B) by striking 10 0.5 (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled analogue of 3. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b) (1) in paragraph (1)(F)— (A) by striking 400 20 (B) by striking 100 5 (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled analogue of (2) in paragraph (2)(F)— (A) by striking 40 2 (B) by striking 10 0.5 (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled analogue of

Summary: Fentanyl Penalties Parity Act This bill modifies the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, imports, exports, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. Specifically, the bill reduces from 400 to 20 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 100 to 5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for high-level first-time or repeat offenders. It also reduces from 40 to 2 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 10 to 0.5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for low-level first-time or repeat offenders.
No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2021

To establish a penalty for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failure to enforce compliance with the public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirement under law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2021 2. Monitoring compliance (a) In general The Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall, on an annual basis and for each public housing agency (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (1) monitor the extent of noncompliance with the requirements under section 12(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1437j(c) (2) determine the aggregate amount provided in Federal subsidies for all public housing dwelling units that were occupied by tenants who were not in compliance with such requirements. (b) Publication Not later than September 30 of each fiscal year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall cause to be published in the Federal Register a statement of the amount determined for such fiscal year pursuant to subsection (a)(2). 3. Rescission of amounts from HUD management and administration account (a) In general In each fiscal year, on October 15 or the date specified in subsection (b), whichever occurs later, there is rescinded, from amounts made available for such fiscal year for the Management and Administration account of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an amount equal to the amount published pursuant to section 2(b) for the preceding fiscal year. (b) Late appropriations In the case of any fiscal year for which a general appropriation Act for the Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides funds for the Management and Administration account of such Department has not been enacted before October 15, the date specified in this subsection shall be the date of the enactment of such a general appropriation Act.

Summary: No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, to monitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements, determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, and publish this amount in the Federal Register. In each fiscal year, the amount as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year must be rescinded from funds made available for HUD's Management and Administration account.
Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act

To prohibit Federal agencies from granting a work authorization to any alien for the purpose of replacing unvaccinated U.S. healthcare workers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act 2. Prohibition on certain work authorizations Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, all Federal agencies are prohibited from granting a work authorization to an alien for the purpose of effectively replacing any unvaccinated U.S. healthcare worker terminated from their position as a result of a local, State, or Federal vaccine mandate. 3. Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that any attempt by a local, State, or Federal official to terminate the employment of U.S. healthcare workers due to a refusal to receive a COVID–19 vaccine is both morally repugnant and unconstitutional.

Summary: Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from granting work authorization to an alien for the purpose of effectively replacing an unvaccinated U.S. health care worker who is terminated due to a local, state, or federal vaccine mandate.
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training Section 502(a)(6) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5192(a)(6) and section 416 section 408 September 28, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).
Gig Is Up Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gig Is Up Act 2. Payroll tax withholding for certain independent contractors (a) In general Subchapter C of chapter 21 3128. Treatment of certain large employers (a) In general In the case of a person who has at least $100,000,000 in gross receipts for a calendar year, and with whom at least 10,000 individuals contract to provide services other than as an employee during the calendar year— (1) any remuneration paid by such person to any such individual with respect to such services (and any payment made by such person to any such individual in settlement of a transaction for the provision of such services) shall be treated in the same manner as wages with respect to employment of such individual for purposes of subchapter B and chapter 2, and (2) section 3111 shall be applied— (A) by substituting 12.4 percent 6.2 percent (B) by substituting 2.9 percent 1.45 percent (b) Aggregation rules All persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single employer for purposes of this section. . (b) Self-Employment earnings for purposes of social security Section 211(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 411 and ; and (17) There shall be included amounts treated as wages under section 3128 and an amount equal to 1/2 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter C of chapter 21 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 3128 and inserting the following new items: Sec. 3128. Treatment of certain large employers. Sec. 3129. Short title. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to remuneration and other payments made after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Gig Is Up Act This bill requires employers to withhold employer and employee portions of Social Security and Medicare taxes when they contract with at least 10,000 independent contractors and gross at least $100 million in a calendar year.
PROTECT Florida Act

To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act PROTECT Florida Act 2. Moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off coast of Florida (a) Extension of Gulf coast moratorium Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 (1) by striking 2022 2032 (2) by inserting , and may not issue a permit for oil and gas exploration (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act) in related activity (b) Establishment of Atlantic coast moratorium Section 12 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1431 (g) Moratorium on oil and gas leasing and seismic testing off the coast of Florida (1) In general The Secretary may not offer for oil and gas leasing, preleasing, or any related activity, including seismic testing, and may not issue a permit for oil and gas exploration in— (A) any area in the Straits of Florida Planning Area; and (B) any area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of the State of Florida. (2) Application This subsection shall apply during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2029. .

Summary: Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) in the (1)Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.
To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. 1. Codification of final rule The revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations made pursuant to the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the Department of Commerce entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat

Summary: This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on December 16, 2020, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat. The rule defined habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and it responded to Supreme Court case law regarding the designation of critical habitat under the act.
Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance criminal penalties for health related stalking, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2021 2. Obtaining or interfering with the personal healthcare decisions of a woman (a) In general Chapter 110A 2261C. Enhanced penalty for health related stalking If a person commits an offense under section 2261A with the intent to obtain healthcare information of an individual or to prevent the healthcare decisions of an individual, the person may be imprisoned for up to 3 years, in addition to any term of imprisonment imposed for that offense under section 2261A. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 110A section 2261B 2261C. Enhanced penalty for health related stalking. .

Summary: Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women's Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2021 This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the offense is committed with the intent to obtain health care information of an individual or to prevent the health care decisions of an individual.