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GET Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credit parity for geothermal heat pump property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Groundsource Exchange Tax Parity Act GET Parity Act 2. Investment tax credit parity for geothermal heat pump property (a) In general Section 48(a) (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking paragraphs (6) and (7) paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) (2) in paragraph (2)(A)(i), by striking and (VI) energy property described in clause (vii) of paragraph (3)(A), and , (3) in paragraph (3)(A)(vii), by striking , but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2024 (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Phasedown for geothermal heat pump property In the case of any energy property described in clause (vii) of paragraph (3)(A), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to— (A) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2023, 26 percent, (B) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024, 22 percent, and (C) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2023, 10 percent. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Groundsource Exchange Tax Parity Act or the GET Parity Act This bill makes adjustments to the investment tax credit for geothermal heat pump property, specifically a phasedown of the credit rate through 2023.
U.S. Park Police Modernization Act

To reduce the number of, and shorten the time between, pay grade steps for officers and members of the United States Park Police, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Park Police Modernization Act 2. Condensing the service steps for united states park police officers and members (a) In general Section 501(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5–545.01(c)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: (1) The annual rates of basic compensation of officers and members of the United States Park Police, serving in classes corresponding or similar to those in the salary schedule in § 5–541.01 shall be fixed in accordance with the following schedule of rates: Salary class and title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 1 2 3 Time between steps 52 weeks 104 weeks Years in service 0 1 2 3 5 7 9 1: Private 49,251 52,144 54,548 58,376 62,256 64,649 67,064 3: Detective 63,354 66,375 69,396 72,378 75,411 4: Sergeant 68,792 72,246 75,537 78,842 5: Lieutenant 1 76,105 80,500 84,166 7: Captain 1 89,404 93,671 8: Inspector/Major 1 103,575 108,959 9: Deputy Chief 1 121,229 128,929 10: Assistant Chief 2 11: Chief, United States Park Police 3 Salary class and title Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 1 2 3 Time between steps 104 weeks 156 weeks Years in service 11 13 15 17 19 22 1: Private 69,480 71,888 76,082 78,868 81,195 83,624 3: Detective 78,419 81,434 87,142 90,164 93,190 95,985 4: Sergeant 82,129 85,418 90,487 93,762 97,059 99,960 5: Lieutenant 1 87,814 91,468 97,085 100,710 104,336 107,458 7: Captain 1 97,877 102,140 108,598 112,288 117,192 120,706 8: Inspector/Major 1 114,620 119,543 124,764 130,709 135,899 141,025 9: Deputy Chief 1 136,626 142,300 147,975 153,615 153,615 153,615 10: Assistant Chief 2 153,615 11: Chief, United States Park Police 3 161,700 . (b) Service step adjustments Section 303(a)(5) of the District of Columbia Police and Fireman’s Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5–543.03(a)(5), D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or 9 9, 10, or 11 (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking 10 12 (3) by striking subparagraph (D). (c) Prior adjustments disregarded Any adjustments to the annual rates of basic compensation of officers or members of the United States Park Police under section 501(c)(2) of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5–545.01(c)(2), D.C. Official Code) on or before January 3, 2021, shall be disregarded. (d) Rule of construction This section may not be construed as limiting or reducing any payment under section 501(c)(3) of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5–545.01(c)(3), D.C. Official Code). (e) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: U.S. Park Police Modernization Act This bill revises the pay scale that applies to officers and members of the U.S. Park Police by reducing the number of, and the time between, pay grade steps.
Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act

To provide for the more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act 2. Findings and purpose (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government are required by law to work a regular tour of duty consisting of 72 hours per week; (2) 19 of those 72 hours per week are considered to be overtime hours for purposes of computing pay; (3) the pay computed for those 19 overtime hours each week are not accurately accounted for when computing such firefighters’ retirement benefits; and (4) those inaccurate computations have led to reduced retirement benefits for Federal firefighters. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to correct the manner in which retirement benefits for Federal firefighters are computed so as to account for pay earned for regularly scheduled overtime hours during a normal tour of duty. 3. Computation of annuity based on certain firefighter service (a) In general Section 5545b of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) For purposes of any determination of average pay . (b) Conforming amendments Sections 8331(4) and 8401(3) of title 5, United States Code, are amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting , subject to section 5545b(e); 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to any annuity, entitlement to which is based on a separation from service occurring after the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act This bill modifies certain pay calculations that are used to determine retirement and annuity benefits for federal firefighters. Specifically, the bill adjusts the method of determining the average pay of a federal firefighter by adding one-half of a firefighter's basic hourly rate multiplied by the number of overtime hours included as part of such firefighter's regular tour of duty.
Voices for Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voices for Veterans Act 2. Expansion of membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer (a) Expansion of membership Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 544 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (iv), by striking and (2) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: (vi) veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer. . (b) Effective date Clause (vi) of section 544(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Voices for Veterans Act This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer. Among other responsibilities, the committee advises the Department of Veterans Affairs on the administration of benefits and provision of health care, benefits, and services to minority veterans.
Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act

To ensure that health professions opportunity demonstration projects train project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, and to clarify that community colleges are eligible for grants to conduct such a demonstration project. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act 2. Health professions opportunity demonstration project grantees required to train project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g (c) Grantees required To train project participants To earn a recognized postsecondary credential An eligible entity awarded a grant to conduct a demonstration project under this section shall train project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, including an industry-recognized credential. . 3. Eligibility of community colleges for grants to conduct health professions opportunity demonstration projects Section 2008(a)(4)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(D) section 101 sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act This bill requires recipients of certain grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations to train project participants to earn recognized postsecondary credentials, including industry-recognized credentials.
Brandon Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health evaluation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brandon Act 2. Mandatory referral for mental health evaluation Section 1090a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: (e) Process applicable to member disclosure The regulations required by subsection (a) shall— (1) establish a phrase that enables a member of the armed forces to trigger a referral of the member by a commanding officer or supervisor for a mental health evaluation; (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referral as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member to the commanding officer or supervisor of the phrase established under paragraph (1); and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member in a manner similar to the confidentiality provided for members making restricted reports under section 1565b(b) of this title. .

Summary: Brandon Act This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for referrals by commanding officers and supervisors of members of the Armed Forces for mental health evaluations. Specifically, the regulations must (1) establish a phrase that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation, (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referrals as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member of the established phrase, and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member.
To amend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act to extend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission, and for other purposes.

To amend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act to extend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission, and for other purposes. 1. Dates extended The 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act ( Public Law 115–102 (1) in section 7(b), by striking 2020 2023 (2) in section 8(a), by striking 2020 2023

Summary: This bill extends the 400 Years of African-American History Commission through July 1, 2023.
It’s About Time Act

To change the calendar period of the Federal fiscal year. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the It’s About Time Act 2. Change of fiscal year (a) In general (1) Change of calendar period Section 1102 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking October 1 January 1 (B) by striking September 30 of the following year December 31 of that year (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall be effective on January 1, 2023. (b) Transition to new fiscal year (1) Transition period budget As soon as practicable, the President shall prepare and submit to Congress— (A) after consultation with the Committees on the Budget and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, budget estimates for the Federal government for the period commencing October 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2022, in such form and detail as the President may determine; and (B) proposed legislation the President considers appropriate with respect to changes in law necessary to provide authorizations of appropriations for that period. (2) Agency transition The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall provide by regulation, order, or otherwise for the orderly transition by all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal government and the government of the District of Columbia from the use of the fiscal year in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act to the use of the new fiscal year prescribed in subsection (a). The Director shall prepare and submit to Congress such additional proposed legislation as the Director considers necessary to accomplish this objective. (c) Conversion of authorizations of appropriations Any law providing for an authorization of appropriations commencing on October 1 of a year shall, if that year is any year after 2021, be considered as meaning January 1 of the following year. Any law providing for an authorization of appropriations ending on September 30 of a year shall, if that year is any year after 2022, be considered as meaning December 31 of that year. Any law providing for an authorization of appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 or any fiscal year thereafter shall be construed as referring to that fiscal year ending on December 31 of the calendar year having the same calendar year number as the fiscal year number. (d) Title of appropriation Acts (1) In general Section 105 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30 December 31 (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall be effective for any fiscal year commencing on or after January 1, 2023.

Summary: It's About Time Act This bill changes the calendar period for the federal fiscal year (currently October 1-September 30) to January 1-December 31 beginning in 2023.
Climate and Health Protection Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continued implementation of the Climate and Health program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate and Health Protection Act 2. Continued implementation of the Climate and Health program Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317U ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–23 317V. Climate and Health program (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue to implement the Climate and Health program carried out by the National Center for Environmental Health (or successor program) for the following purposes: (1) To translate climate change science to inform States, local health departments, and communities. (2) To create decision support tools to build capacity to prepare for climate change. (3) To serve as a credible leader in planning for the public health impacts of climate change. (b) Written notification to Congress In the case of the establishment of any successor program to the Climate and Health program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a written notification of any transfer or reprogramming of funds to establish such a successor program. (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program referred to in subsection (a) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) Limitation None of the funds made available under paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the Secretary to carry out another program administered by the Secretary. .

Summary: Climate and Health Protection Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Climate and Health Program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act

To amend the CARES Act to make certain enhancements to the Central Liquidity Facility permanent. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act 2. Permanent extension of enhancements Effective on the date of enactment of the CARES Act— (1) section 4016 of the CARES Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1795a (2) section 307(a)(4)(A) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1795f(a)(4)(A) twelve times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the Facility, provided that, the total face value of such obligations shall not exceed 16 times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the Facility for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 and ending on December 31, 2021 16 times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the Facility

Summary: Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act This bill permanently extends waivers applicable to the National Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Facility with respect to membership, credit extension, and borrowing requirements. Currently, these waivers expire on December 31, 2021. The facility extends credit to member credit unions experiencing liquidity shortfalls. Specifically, the bill increases the facility's maximum borrowing authority, allows corporate credit unions to borrow for additional purposes, expands agent memberships, and revises the requirements for loan approval.
Nicaragua Free Trade Review Act of 2021

To require the United States Trade Representative to submit a report on the manner and extent to which Nicaragua is in compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nicaragua Free Trade Review Act of 2021 2. Report on compliance of Nicaragua with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report on the manner and extent to which Nicaragua is in compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, signed at Washington, DC, on August 5, 2004, and entered into effect on March 1, 2006.

Summary: Nicaragua Free Trade Review Act of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to submit a report on the manner and extent to which Nicaragua is in compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

To designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) It was reported by Reuters on March 21, 2017, that Iran, a designated state sponsor of terror, sent advanced weapons and military advisers to assist and support Yemen’s Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis (2) On January 19, 2021, the Trump Administration designated Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and a specially designated global terrorist. (3) On February 16, 2021, Secretary of State Blinken revoked the designation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219(a)(6)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(6)(A) (4) On March 7, 2021, an Ansarallah drone strike had been intercepted by Saudi Arabia which targeted an oil storage yard at Ras Tanura. (5) On March 19, 2021, another Ansarallah drone strike hit a Riyadh oil refinery which caused a fire that was brought under control. (6) After the March 19, 2021, attack, An­sa­ral­lah proclaimed that they launched six drones at a Saudi Aramco facility, and vowed to continue operations against Saudi Arabia as long as its aggression against Yemen would continue 3. Designation as FTO; imposition of sanctions (a) Designation as FTO Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a) (b) Imposition of sanctions (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to— (A) Ansarallah; and (B) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah. (2) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this paragraph are sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person— (A) pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 22 U.S.C. 1701 (B) from Yemen pursuant to Executive Order 13780.

Summary: Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.