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TELEHEALTH HSA Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the permissible first-dollar coverage of telehealth services for purposes of health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telemedicine Everywhere Lifting Everyone’s Healthcare Experience And Long Term Health HSA Act of 2021 TELEHEALTH HSA Act of 2021 2. Permanent exemption for telehealth services (a) In general Subparagraph (E) of section 223(c)(2) In the case of plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021, a plan A plan (b) Conforming amendment Clause (ii) of section 223(c)(1)(B) (in the case of plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Telemedicine Everywhere Lifting Everyone's Healthcare Experience And Long Term Health HSA Act of 2021 or the TELEHEALTH HSA Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent the preferred treatment of telehealth and other remote care services for purposes of health savings accounts.
Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act

To prevent States from using or distributing resources during the COVID–19 national emergency in accordance with a State policy that discriminates on the basis of disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act 2. Prohibition on discrimination on the basis of disability with respect to the distribution or use of resources during COVID–19 national emergency (a) In general No State shall receive a resource, including a ventilator, from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, during the COVID–19 national emergency if the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under subsection (b) that the State has in effect a policy that discriminates on the basis of disability with respect to the use or distribution of such resource. (b) Determinations (1) In general Notwithstanding section 319F–2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)) or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall, prior to the distribution of any resource from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, to a State, certify that the policy of that State in using or distributing that resource is not discriminatory on the basis of disability. (2) Period for holding resources If the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under paragraph (1) that the policy of a State with respect to the use or distribution of a resource described in such paragraph is discriminatory on the basis of disability, the Secretary, or Secretary of Homeland Security (as applicable), shall ensure that such resource is withheld from the State until the State modifies the policy so that it is no longer so discriminatory. (3) Rule of construction A certification under paragraph (1) shall— (A) apply only with respect to the resource in question, and the allocation of such resource within the State; and (B) not have any effect on the determination of whether the State is in violation of any other Federal law or have any effect on enforcement under any other Federal law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 national emergency The term COVID–19 national emergency 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (2) Defense production contract The term defense production contract 50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq. (3) Disability The term disability 42 U.S.C. 12102 (4) Strategic National Stockpile The term Strategic National Stockpile

Summary: Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act This bill prohibits a state from receiving resources or supplies from specified sources, including the Strategic National Stockpile, during the COVID-19 emergency if the state has a policy for the distribution or use of such resources or supplies that discriminates on the basis of disability.
A bill to extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative.

To extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative. 1. Extension of period of temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( 10 U.S.C. 7554 the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act November 25, 2025,

Summary: This bill extends to November 25, 2025, the period of temporary authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to extend contracts and leases under the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Program (i.e., ARMS initiative). The authority allows DOD to extend a contract or lease for an additional 25 years.
Protecting JOBs Act

To prohibit States from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional licenses or issuing penalties due to student default. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act Protecting JOBs Act 2. Prohibition against suspension, revocation, or denial of State-issued professional licenses or penalties due to student default (a) Higher Education Act of 1965 loans Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 124. Prohibition against suspension, revocation, or denial of State-issued professional licenses or penalties due to student default (a) Prohibition Beginning 2 years after the date of enactment of the Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act, a State that receives assistance under this Act may not suspend, revoke, or deny the approval or renewal of a State-issued license described in subsection (b) or issue a fine or other penalty with respect to an individual based solely on such individual's default or delinquency on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV. (b) Types of licenses A State-issued license described in this subsection means any of the following: (1) A State-issued driver's license (including any State-issued document permitting a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, truck, or bus on a public road). (2) A State-issued teaching license. (3) A State-issued professional license involved in or affecting interstate commerce (including any license, permit, certificate, registration, charter, authority or similar form of permission required for lawful employment in a particular career field). (c) Injunctive relief Any individual aggrieved as a result of a violation of subsection (a) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain prospective injunctive relief against an individual State officer in the officer's official capacity. . (b) Health education loans (1) In general A State may not suspend, revoke, or deny the approval or renewal of a State-issued license described in section 124(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or issue a fine or other penalty with respect to an individual based solely on such individual's default or delinquency on a Health Education Assistance Loan or Primary Care Loan made under part A of title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 292 (2) Injunctive relief Any individual aggrieved as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain prospective injunctive relief against an individual State officer in the officer's official capacity.

Summary: Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act or the Protecting JOBs Act This bill prohibits a state from suspending, revoking, or denying a state-issued driver's license, teaching license, or professional license based solely on an individual's default or delinquency on a federal student loan or health education loan. Further, an aggrieved individual may bring a civil action against a state for violations.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 98 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) Creation of trust fund There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Trust Fund (b) Transfers to Trust Fund There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the amounts contributed under section 6097. (c) Expenditures (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, as follows: (A) 50 percent to the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research regarding the treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s disease pursuant to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Act of 1992. (B) 50 percent to the Administration on Aging for education, counseling, respite, and other supportive services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 for the benefit of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families, caregivers, and health care professionals. (2) Additional funding The amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) in addition to any other amounts appropriated to the National Institutes of Health or the Administration on Aging for any purposes described in such paragraph under any other provisions of law, and (B) used to supplement and not supplant such other amounts. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 Sec. 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . 2. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 61 IX Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Sec. 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Every individual may elect, at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by chapter 1, to contribute a whole dollar amount to be paid over to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter A of chapter 61 Part IX. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2021.

Summary: This bill establishes the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund to pay for research regarding the treatment or cure of Alzheimer's disease and for education, counseling, respite, and other supportive services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families, caregivers, and health care professionals. The bill allows taxpayers an election to contribute a whole dollar amount to the trust fund when they file their tax returns.
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act

To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to hold certain public employers liable in civil actions for deprivation of rights, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act 2. Civil action for deprivation of rights Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 (1) by striking Every (a) In this section, the term public employer (b) Every ; (2) in subsection (b), as so designated, by inserting the United States or any State (3) by adding at the end the following: (c) If, while acting under color of law, any officer who is empowered by law to execute searches, to seize evidence, or to make arrests subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of the United States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, the public employer of that officer shall be liable to the party injured for the conduct of the officer in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, regardless of whether a policy or custom of the public employer caused the violation, and regardless of whether the officer has any defense or immunity from suit or liability. This paragraph shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity with respect to Federal law enforcement agencies for any claim brought under this section. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit or preclude any legal, equitable, or other remedy that is available, under this section or under any other source of law, against an individual officer. .

Summary: Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law. The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense.
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act 2. Waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking paragraph (8) paragraphs (8) and (9) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services during emergency declarations (A) In general With respect to telehealth services furnished on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall waive the requirements of paragraph (1) and section 410.78(a)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), relating to the use of interactive telecommunications systems to furnish telehealth services, to the extent such provisions require the use of video technology, to allow for the furnishing of telehealth services using audio-only technology, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, with respect to such services furnished in any geographical area in which, and any period during which, there exists— (i) an emergency or disaster declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; or (ii) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. (B) Payment parity The Secretary shall provide that any telehealth service furnished using audio-only technology pursuant to a waiver under subparagraph (A) is reimbursed at the same rate at which the service would be reimbursed if furnished in person. .

Summary: Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services.
SAVE Act

To expand the definition of qualified persons for purposes of the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act to include health professional students. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Assisted Vaccination Effort Act SAVE Act 2. Qualified persons Section 319F–3(i)(8) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6d(i)(8)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; or (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) a medical, nursing, pharmacy, pharmacy intern, midwife, paramedic, advanced or intermediate emergency medical technician, physician assistant, respiratory therapy, dental, podiatry, optometry or veterinary student with— (i) appropriate training in administering vaccines, as determined by the student's school or training program; and (ii) supervision by an individual described in subparagraph (A); or .

Summary: Student Assisted Vaccination Effort Act or the SAVE Act This bill expands the types of medical personnel authorized to administer or use a covered countermeasure (i.e., a qualified pandemic or epidemic product, a security countermeasure, certain drugs, biomedical products, or medical devices, or a respiratory protective device) during a federally-declared public health emergency to include specified health profession students with appropriate training in administering vaccines and supervision by a licensed health professional.
Jury ACCESS Act of 2021

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021 Jury ACCESS Act of 2021 2. Exclusion from Federal juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, sex,

Summary: Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021 or the Jury ACCESS Act This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

To establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act 2. Establishment of Center (a) In general The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the Center (b) Purpose The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of— (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial intelligence principles In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International partnerships (1) In general The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Summary: United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act This bill requires the Department of State to establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in specified areas (e.g., machine learning, object detection, and speech recognition).
Courtroom Dogs Act

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courtroom Dogs Act 2. Best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts (a) Definition of qualified training organization In this section, the term qualified training organization (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about— (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best practice guidelines Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for— (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from— (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

Summary: Courtroom Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.