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Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act 2. Budget information for alternatives to burn pits The Secretary of Defense shall include in the budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2022 a dedicated budget line item for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits.

Summary: Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide budget information regarding incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. DOD must include the information as a dedicated budget line item in the President's FY2022 budget.
Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional grant activities for Hispanic-serving institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act 2. Authorized grant activities Subsection (b) of section 503 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1101b(b) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (16) as paragraphs (9) through (18), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Student support programs (which may include counseling, mentoring, and other support services) designed to facilitate the successful advancement of students from four-year institutions to postbaccalaureate doctoral degree granting programs that prepare students for health care occupations as such occupations are described in the most recent edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (8) Developing or expanding access to dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs. . 3. Funding (a) Authorizations of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part A of title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (b) Additional extensions not permitted Section 422 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1226a

Summary: Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act This bill expands the allowable uses of grants for Hispanic-serving institutions. Specifically, grants may be used for (1) support programs that facilitate student advancement to doctoral degree programs in health care occupations; and (2) the development of, or expanded access to, dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes. 1. Jurisdiction over cases arising under the immigration laws (a) In General Chapter 85 1370. Jurisdiction over cases arising under the immigration laws (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over— (1) any case arising under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (2) any claim brought by any foreign national challenging an order of removal from the United States or any other action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 84 1370. Jurisdiction over cases arising under the immigration laws. .

Summary: This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act 2. Expansion of scope of Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry to include open burn pits in Egypt and Syria Section 201(c)(2) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–260 38 U.S.C. 527 or Iraq , Iraq, Egypt, or Syria

Summary: Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.
Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Kissimmee River in the State of Florida as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act 2. Designation for study of wild and scenic river segments, Kissimmee River, Florida Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) (__) Kissimmee River, Florida The restored segment of the Kissimmee River, beginning approximately 16 miles downstream of Lake Kissimmee and ending approximately 15 miles upstream of Lake Okeechobee. . 3. Studies and reports Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) (__) Kissimmee River, Florida Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall— (A) complete the study of the Kissimmee River, Florida named in paragraph (_) of subsection (a); and (B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study. . 4. Effect on management This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Kissimmee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. July 18, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act This bill designates for study a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Not later than three years after funds are made available to carry out this bill, the Department of the Interior shall (1) complete the study of the restored Kissimmee river segment, and (2) submit a report on the results of the study to Congress.
Small Business FDA User Fee Adjustment Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to waive or reduce the amount of over-the-counter monograph fees applicable to small businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business FDA User Fee Adjustment Act of 2021 2. Waiver and reduction of OTC monograph fees for small businesses (a) In general Section 744M of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379j–72 (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (h) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Fee waiver and reduction for small businesses (1) In general Beginning with respect to fiscal year 2022: (A) The Secretary shall waive the fee under subsection (a)(2) with respect to the first OTC monograph order request that a small business submits to the Secretary for review. (B) The Secretary shall reduce the fees that are applicable to a small business under subsections (a)(1) (facility fees) and (a)(2) (OTC monograph order request fees), and not waived under subparagraph (A), to 25 percent of the amount otherwise owed. (2) Certification The Secretary shall require any person who applies for a waiver or reduction of fees under paragraph (1) to certify their qualification for the waiver or reduction. The Secretary shall periodically publish in the Federal Register a list of persons making such certifications. (3) Small business defined In this subsection, the term small business . (b) Conforming change to fee revenue amounts Section 744M(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379j–72(b)(2) For each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2025 Subject to subsection (d), for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2025

Summary: Small Business FDA User Fee Adjustment Act of 2021 This bill reduces and waives certain fees related to marketing certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for businesses with fewer than 500 employees, including employees of affiliates. Starting in FY2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must waive the fee for the first OTC monograph order request from such a business. (Generally, an OTC monograph order request is a request for the FDA to evaluate whether a nonprescription drug meets certain standards.) The fee for each subsequent OTC monograph order request for such a business shall be 25% of the amount otherwise owed. For such a business, the FDA must also reduce the annual OTC monograph drug facility fee to 25% of the amount otherwise owed. (Generally, such a facility is engaged in the manufacturing or processing of an OTC monograph drug.)
Diversity Advancements in Accelerated Programs Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve diversity in accelerated student learning programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diversity Advancements in Accelerated Programs Act 2. Diversity in accelerated student learning programs (a) State activities Section 4104(b)(3)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(A) (1) by striking or (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) establishing an equity office to provide recommendations and develop programs to improve diversity in such accelerated learning programs, and address other inequalities with respect to raising student academic achievement; or (iv) carrying out universal screening to determine eligibility for such accelerated learning programs; . (b) Local activities Section 4107(a)(3)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7117(a)(3)(D) (1) by striking or (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) establishing an equity office to provide recommendations and develop programs to improve diversity in such accelerated learning programs, and address other inequalities with respect to raising student academic achievement; or (iv) carrying out universal screening to determine eligibility for such accelerated learning programs; .

Summary: Diversity Advancements in Accelerated Programs Act This bill authorizes states and local educational agencies to use grant funds provided through the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program to (1) establish equity offices to improve diversity in accelerated learning programs (e.g., Advanced Placement), and (2) carry out universal screening to determine eligibility for such programs.
Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 2021

To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the ethanol waiver for the Reid Vapor Pressure limitations under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 2021 2. Ethanol waiver Section 211 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 (1) in subsection (f)(4)— (A) by striking (4) The Administrator, upon (4) Waiver (A) In general The Administrator, on ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Reid vapor pressure A fuel or fuel additive that has been granted a waiver under subparagraph (A) prior to January 1, 2017, and meets all the conditions of that waiver other than any limitations of the waiver with respect to Reid Vapor Pressure, may be introduced into commerce if the fuel or fuel additive meets all other applicable Reid Vapor Pressure requirements. ; and (2) in subsection (h)— (A) in paragraph (4)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting or more 10 percent (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking additional alcohol or (B) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting or more 10 percent

Summary: Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 2021 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol.
Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and modify employer educational assistance programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act 2. Temporary increase in exclusion for educational assistance programs In the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2023, section 127(a)(2) $12,000 $5,250 3. Expenses for education-related tools and technology (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 127(c) equipment education-related tools and technology and other equipment (b) Education-Related tools and technology Subsection (c) of section 127 (8) Education-related tools and technology For purposes of paragraph (1), the term education-related tools and technology (A) hand tools and construction equipment, (B) computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), (C) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), (D) internet access and related services (including equipment or technology necessary for internet access), (E) internet, mobile, or virtual reality learning tools and technology, (F) licensure fees, materials, or other equipment, and (G) any other tools or technology as determined by the Secretary, provided to an employee which is required for the education of the employee or in connection with a course of instruction for the employee, or is required in order for the employee to obtain professional advancement, to obtain any certification, licensure, or employment under any State, regional or national guidelines or regulations applicable to a trade or other skilled profession, or to maintain such a certification, licensure, or employment through a continuing education program. . (c) Employee retention of education-Related tools and technology Paragraph (1) of section 127(c) completion of a course of instruction, completion of a course of instruction (other than education-related tools and technology not described in paragraph (8)(D)), (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred on or after the first day of the calendar quarter which includes the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act This bill increases to $12,000 in 2021-2022, the exclusion from employee gross income, for income tax purposes, of employer-paid educational assistance programs. The bill also expands the exclusion to include amounts paid for education-related tools and technology (e.g., hand tools, computers, software, licensure fees).
To extend the pilot program on partnership agreements to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To extend the pilot program on partnership agreements to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements Section 2 of the CHIP IN for Vets Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 38 U.S.C. 8103 (1) in subsection (i), by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act December 31, 2026 (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (k) Reports Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and not later than December 31 of each year thereafter during the life of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. The report shall include, as of the date of the report, the following: (1) Identification of the real property and improvements donated under the pilot program that have been successfully completed. (2) Identification of the donation agreements that have been entered into under the pilot program that are still in progress or under consideration. (3) Of the donation agreements identified under paragraph (2), a list of such agreements ordered by the priority of the Secretary, including justifications for such prioritization. (4) Identification of the proposed donation agreements that the Secretary has not entered into under the pilot program, including a detailed description of the justifications for not entering into the agreements. .

Summary: This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).
Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Extension of expensing of environmental remediation costs (a) In general Section 198(h) incurred after December 31, 2011 incurred— (1) after December 31, 2011, and before January 1, 2021, or (2) after December 31, 2024. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends through 2024 the election to expense (i.e., deduct in the current taxable year) environmental remediation costs (i.e., costs for the abatement or control of hazardous substances at a qualified contaminated site). The bill applies to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2020.
To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas.

To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas. 1. Prioritization and protection of international research (a) List of allied countries The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Security Council, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall create a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance United States national interests and advance scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. (b) Establishment of security procedures The Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), shall collaborate with similar entities in the countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a) to develop, coordinate, and agree to general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private sector research, to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), and allied countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a), shall submit a report to Congress that identifies the most promising international research ventures that leverage resources and advance research in key technology focus areas.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of State to compile a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance U.S. national interests and scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. The State Department must collaborate with similar entities in listed countries to establish general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private-sector research in order to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries.
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act 2. Rule making requirements (a) Approval required (1) Rules promulgated by Senate confirmed appointee Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be issued and signed by an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Initiation of Rule making and regulatory agenda Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule initiated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be initiated by a senior appointee. (3) Exception Paragraph (1) or (2) does not apply if the head of an agency— (A) determines, on a nondelegable basis, that compliance with the relevant paragraph would impede public safety or security; (B) submits to the Administrator a notification disclosing the reasons for the exemption; and (C) publishes such notification, consistent with public safety, security, and privacy interests, in the Federal Register. (b) Oversight (1) Agency compliance The head of each agency shall ensure that the issuance of any agency rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, adheres to the requirements of this section. (2) OIRA guidance and compliance The Administrator shall provide guidance on the implementation of and shall monitor agency compliance with this section. (c) Rules of construction This section may not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Agency The term agency (3) Rule The term rule (4) Senior appointee The term senior appointee

Summary: Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act This bill requires, subject to limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by the head of the agency. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.