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Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Act

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reestablish the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Act DALCI Act 2. Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa 1240H–1. Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative to reduce erosion and restore cold water stream corridors in the Driftless Area of the Midwestern United States, with a focus on climate-smart agriculture, carbon sequestration, soil health, and ecological restoration. (b) Initiative elements (1) In general In carrying out the initiative established under this section, the Secretary shall provide assistance to producers to implement practices to— (A) manage working lands for year-round ground cover to rebuild soil, sequester carbon, improve water quality, increase water holding capacity of soil, reduce soil erosion, and mitigate flooding and other climate impacts; (B) manage woodlands for increased biodiversity to improve the health of the woods to provide habitat and sequester carbon; (C) restore prairies and manage grasslands, oak savannas, and barrens to expand habitat and sequester carbon; and (D) restore cold water streams, by reducing stream bank erosion and threats of flooding while improving trout habitat. (2) Partnerships In carrying out the initiative established under this section, the Secretary shall provide assistance to grassroots partnerships to educate landowners and operators on the benefits of climate-smart agriculture, soil health, and holistic grazing, with a focus on equity. (3) Types of assistance The Secretary may provide assistance under this section in the form of financial assistance, technical assistance, and payments for the conveyance of easements to the Secretary, under such terms as the Secretary may establish. (c) Funding Of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter, the Secretary shall carry out this section using $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. .

Summary: Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Act or the DALCI Act This bill reestablishes an initiative within the Department of Agriculture to assist farmers in fighting erosion and restoring cold water stream corridors in the Driftless Area of the Midwestern United States.
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be referred to as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act 2. Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study to— (1) identify any product that is in high demand within each critical infrastructure sector that is being imported due to a manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraint in the United States; (2) analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing the product in the United States, including any effects on— (A) jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States; and (B) the cost of the product; (3) identify any product described in paragraph (1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (4) analyze the feasibility of, and any impediments to, manufacturing any product identified in paragraph (3) in— (A) a rural area; (B) an industrial park; or (C) an industrial park in a rural area. (b) Report to the Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to the Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a) with recommendations for products described in subsection (a)(1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (2) make the report available to the public on the website of the Department of Commerce. (c) Limitation on authority This section shall not be interpreted to provide the Secretary of Commerce with authority to compel a person or company to provide information described in this section. (d) Definition of critical infrastructure sector In this Act, the term critical infrastructure sector

Summary: Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on products that are in high demand across the critical infrastructure sectors. Critical infrastructure sectors are those whose assets, systems, and networks are vital to national security, the economy, public health or safety, or any combination of those matters. The study must (1) identify the products in high demand across those sectors that are being imported due to manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraints; and (2) analyze the costs, benefits, and feasibility of manufacturing those products in the United States.
Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act

To provide that the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act 2. Legal effect of final rule (a) In general The final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds (b) Conforming change The final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds; Implementation of Vacatur

Summary: Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act This bill provides statutory authority for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule published August 14, 2019, that made it more likely that an alien will not qualify for lawful permanent resident status due to their potential future use of public benefits. (DHS rescinded the rule in 2021.)
Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act

To exclude costs of reviewing applications for advanced nuclear reactor licenses from the activities for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission assesses fees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act 2. Exclusion relating to advanced nuclear reactor applications Section 102(b) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2215(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: (iv) Costs for activities, other than acceptance reviews, related to preapplication consultations regarding, and reviews of applications for, licenses for design, construction, or operation of advanced nuclear reactors, including costs for activities of any project manager assigned to a specific advanced nuclear reactor application. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (E) Sunset for exclusion for costs relating to advanced nuclear reactor applications The exclusion described in subparagraph (B)(iv) shall cease to be effective on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking In accordance with (A) In general In accordance with ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Exclusion In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Commission may not assess or collect fees to cover the costs described in paragraph (1)(B)(iv). The exclusion described in the previous sentence shall cease to be effective on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. .

Summary: Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act This bill prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from charging fees to review applications for advanced nuclear reactor licenses.
No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act 2. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Government may not make a contribution to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Summary: No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act This bill prohibits the federal government from making contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) International Organization for Migration, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, or the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
To express the sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan.

To express the sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan. 1. Sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. (1) improving asymmetric defense capabilities of Taiwan; (2) bolstering deterrence to preserve peace, security, and stability across the Taiwan Strait; and (3) deepening interoperability with Taiwan in defense capabilities, including in— (A) maritime and air domain awareness; and (B) integrated air and missile defense systems.

Summary: This bill states that the United States should seek to support (1) improving Taiwan's asymmetric defense capabilities; (2) bolstering deterrence to preserve peace, security, and stability across the Taiwan Strait; (3) and deepening defense capability interoperability with Taiwan.
Countering the People’s Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act

To require a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering the People’s Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act 2. Department of Defense study on the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea (a) Study The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea, including— (1) a tactical threat assessment and assessment of United States Navy and Coast Guard capability; (2) options for countering militia fleets; and (3) an assessment of future capabilities needed to address those challenges. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). (c) Militia fleet In this section, the term militia fleet

Summary: Countering the People's Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to study and report on the challenges posed by the emergence of Chinese militia fleets in the South China Sea.
Defund de Blasio’s Injection Sites Act of 2021

To prohibit Federal funds for any State, local, Tribal, or private entity that operates or controls an injection center in violation of section 416 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 856 Crack House Statute 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund de Blasio’s Injection Sites Act of 2021 2. No Federal funds for entities operating unlawful injection centers No Federal funds may be made available to any State, local, Tribal, or private entity that operates or controls an injection center in violation of section 416 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 856 Crack House Statute

Summary: Defund de Blasio's Injection Sites Act of 2021 This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to a state, local, tribal, or private entity that operates or controls an injection center (i.e., a medically supervised injection site) in violation of the federal statute commonly known as the Crack House Statute. The statute generally prohibits making facilities available for the purpose of unlawfully using a controlled substance.
Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily reinstate the employee retention credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act 2. Temporary reinstatement of employee retention credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19 (a) In general Section 3134 (1) in subsection (c)(5), by striking and , and (C) which, with respect to such calendar quarter, is not described in subclause (I) or (II) of paragraph (2)(A)(ii). , and (2) in subsection (n), by striking October 1, 2021 (or, in the case of wages paid an eligible employer which is a recovery startup business, January 1, 2022) January 1, 2022 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after September 30, 2021.

Summary: Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act This bill provides for a reinstatement of the employee retention tax credit through 2021. The credit was established to compensate employers whose businesses were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for wages paid to their employees.
Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission 15 U.S.C. 46 (b) Report Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on scams targeting travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to treat the District of Columbia as a State for purposes of certain grant programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act 2. Apportionments based on growing States and high density States formula factors Section 5340(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and the District of Columbia United States 3. Formula grants for buses Section 5339(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by inserting and the District of Columbia United States (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the District of Columbia,

Summary: District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act This bill treats the District of Columbia as a state with respect to the Department of Transportation's grant program for buses and bus facilities. Currently, the District is treated as a territory under the program.
No COVID–19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021

To prohibit any entity from imposing a mandate that individuals be vaccinated against COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No COVID–19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021 2. No mandates for vaccination against COVID–19 Notwithstanding any Federal or State law, no institution or other entity, including any such Federal, State, local, Tribal, or private entity, may establish, implement, or enforce any mandate (including as a condition of employment, enrollment or attendance at school, or receipt of services) that any individual be vaccinated against SARS–Cov–2 or COVID–19.

Summary: No COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021 This bill prohibits any governmental or private entity from establishing or enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This includes requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, school enrollment, or receipt of services.
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey. 1. Single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing solely the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Kinnelon, New Jersey.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.
Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act

To prohibit the President from revoking Presidential permits relating to cross-border energy facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act 2. Prohibition on revocation of Presidential permits (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not revoke a Presidential permit, or any other permit or authorization, required pursuant to Executive Order No. 13337 ( 3 U.S.C. 301 3 U.S.C. 301 (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Border-crossing facility The term border-crossing facility (2) Natural gas The term natural gas 15 U.S.C. 717a (3) Oil The term oil

Summary: Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act This bill requires the President to obtain the approval of Congress before revoking a permit or other authorization required under executive orders for constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining an oil or natural gas pipeline, an electric transmission facility, or a border-crossing facility.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, as the "Robert J Dole Memorial Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, as the Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building 1. Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, shall be known and designated as the Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, as the "Robert J Dole Memorial Post Office Building."
SPR Act

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Production Response Act SPR Act 2. Strategic production response plan Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241 (k) Strategic production response plan (1) Definition of Federal land (A) In general In this subsection, the term Federal land (B) Exclusions In this subsection, the term Federal land (i) a unit of the National Park System; (ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; (iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or (v) Indian land. (2) Plan Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d) or as otherwise mandated by Congress, the Secretary may not execute 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary of the Interior has, as applicable, issued a plan or updated a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on Federal land. (3) Requirements for plan Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. (4) Consultation The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. (5) Congressional submission Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2). .

Summary: Strategic Production Response Act or the SPR Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Interior issues a plan or updates a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on federal land. The bill defines federal land to (1) include Outer Continental Shelf land; and (2) exclude land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, a National Marine Sanctuary, or Indian land.
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.