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Helping MOMS Act of 2021

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021 Helping MOMS Act of 2021 2. Promoting extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program (a) Eliminating time limit on State option To elect extended coverage Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 during the 5-year period (b) Increasing FMAP for pregnancy-Related services for certain States Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d (1) in subsection (b), by striking and (ii) (ii), and (jj) (2) in subsection (ff), by striking and (ii) (ii), and (jj) (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (jj) Temporary increase in FMAP for pregnancy-Related services for certain States For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent. .

Summary: Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Helping MOMS Act of 2021 This bill permanently allows states to provide one year of postpartum coverage under Medicaid and temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for pregnancy-related services in states that choose to do so.
No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act

To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates charged for broadband internet access service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act 2. Regulation of broadband rates prohibited Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Communications Commission may not regulate the rates charged for broadband internet access service. 3. Exceptions Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the authority of the Commission to— (1) condition receipt of universal service support under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (2) enforce subpart Y of part 64 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to truth-in-billing requirements). 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Rate The term rate (4) Regulation The term regulation regulate

Summary: No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the amounts charged by providers for broadband internet access service.
SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow payments under the Medicare program for certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider to be determined under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act 2. Allowing Medicare payments for certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider to be determined under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services Section 1833(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B) (1) in clause (iv), by striking and (2) in clause (v)— (A) by inserting before does not include subject to clause (vi), (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (vi) includes, with respect to a year (beginning with 2022), any item or service— (I) that is furnished during such year by an off-campus outpatient department of a provider (as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (21)); and (II) with respect to which the greatest total amount paid with respect to a physician speciality under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 for all such items or services furnished by physicians in such specialty during the previous year was less than $2,000,000. .

Summary: SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act This bill allows for payment under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services of certain items and services that are furnished at off-campus outpatient departments. Specifically, the bill allows for payment of items and services for which payments to physician specialists (under the Medicare physician fee schedule) did not exceed $2 million during the previous year.
Rural Disaster Support and Relief Act

To increase for calendar years 2020 and 2021 the amount of the Federal share for disaster relief and emergency assistance for a local government with a population of less than 50,000, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Disaster Support and Relief Act 2. Increase in Federal share (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 203(h)(1), 403(b), 403(c)(4), 404(a), 406(b), 407(d), 428(e)(2)(B), 503(a), and 614(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section, the term local government 42 U.S.C. 5122 3. Flood insurance Section 406(d)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5171(d)(1) , through December 31, 2018

Summary: Rural Disaster Support and Relief Act This bill retroactively expands access to certain federal disaster relief for local governments and certain public and nonprofit facilities. Specifically, it increases the federal share of disaster relief assistance for emergencies or disasters declared in calendar years 2020 and 2021 for local governments with populations of less than 50,000.
Small-business Procurement Utilization Reform Act

To amend the Small Business Act to increase the governmentwide goal for the percentage of procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small-business Procurement Utilization Reform Act SPUR Act 2. Increase governmentwide small business procurement contract goal (a) In general Section 15(g)(1)(A)(i) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)(A)(i) 23 25 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Small-business Procurement Utilization Reform Act or the SPUR Act This bill raises from 23% to 25% the government-wide goal for participation by small businesses in procurement contracts.
District of Columbia National Guard Federal Employee Leave Fairness Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to correct a legislative drafting error in such title, to eliminate the reduction in pay of a Federal employee or District of Columbia employee as a result of such employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia National Guard Federal Employee Leave Fairness Act 2. Repeal of crediting amounts received against pay of Federal employee or DC employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia (a) In general Section 5519 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking or (c) (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any amounts credited, by operation of such section 5519, against the pay of an employee or individual described under section 6323(c) of such title during the period beginning on January 6, 2021, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: District of Columbia National Guard Federal Employee Leave Fairness Act This bill excludes payments received by federal employees or employees of the District of Columbia for their service in the District of Columbia National Guard from being credited against their civilian pay. The bill applies to payments made between January 6, 2021, and the date of the bill's enactment.
SAFE Act of 2021

To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2021 SAFE Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines for slaughter for human consumption (a) Definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1821 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (4) as paragraphs (2), and (5), respectively; (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (1) The term human consumption ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (4) The term slaughter . (b) Findings Section 3 of the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1822 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; (2) by inserting before paragraph (6), as so redesignated, the following new paragraphs: (1) horses and other equines play a vital role in the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion; (2) horses and other equines are domestic animals that are used primarily for recreation, pleasure, work, and sport; (3) unlike cows, pigs, and many other animals, horses and other equines are not raised for the purpose of being slaughtered for human consumption; (4) individuals selling horses or other equines at auctions are seldom aware that the animals may be bought for the purpose of being slaughtered for human consumption; ; and (3) by striking paragraph (8), as so redesignated, and inserting the following new paragraph: (8) the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation in intrastate commerce of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, adversely affects and burdens interstate and foreign commerce; . (c) Prohibition Section 5 of the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1824 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (9) through (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: (8) The shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation by a person of any horse or other equine that the person has reason to believe will be slaughtered for human consumption. .

Summary: Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2021 or the SAFE Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the transporting, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation by a person of an equine (e.g., horse) that the person has reason to believe will be slaughtered for human consumption.
Rural Jobs Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Jobs Act 2. Allocations of new markets tax credit limitation for Rural Jobs Zone (a) In general Section 45D(f) (4) Allocations for the Rural Jobs Zone (A) In general In addition to any new markets tax credit limitation under paragraph (1), there are the following amounts of new markets tax credit limitation which shall be allocated by the Secretary only to Rural Jobs Zone development entities for making Rural Jobs Zone equity investments: (i) $500,000,000 for 2021. (ii) $500,000,000 for 2022. (B) Rural Jobs Zone development entity For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone development entity (C) Rural Jobs Zone equity investment For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone equity investment (D) Rural Jobs Zone For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone (i) a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants, nor (ii) any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town. (E) Minimum investment in persistent poverty counties and high migration rural counties (i) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations or other guidance pursuant to which not less than 25 percent of the Rural Jobs Zone equity investments made pursuant to allocations made under this paragraph are invested in areas which are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties (as defined in subsection (e)(5)(B)), or both. (ii) Persistent poverty counties For purposes of this subparagraph, the term persistent poverty county (F) Application of carryover Paragraph (3) shall be applied separately with respect to the amounts specified in subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to allocations made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Rural Jobs Act This bill allocates an additional $500 million in 2021 and 2022 for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone (an area comprised of low-income communities with populations not greater than 50,000 that are not adjacent to an urbanized area). The bill also requires that at least 25% of such investments be made in areas that are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties, or both.
Protecting Striking Workers Act

To clarify that employees may seek recourse from the National Labor Relations Board if discriminated against by an employer for participating in an unfair labor practice strike. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Striking Workers Act 2. Findings Congress finds that it is the policy of the United States that workers have the right to participate in lawful strikes in protest of unfair labor practices. 3. Clarifying recourses for workers discriminated against for participating in a lawful unfair labor practice strike Section 10(c) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 160(c) And provided further, Provided further

Summary: Protecting Striking Workers Act This bill revises the provisions addressing the prevention of unfair labor practices to specify that the National Labor Relations Board has the authority to order the reinstatement of, and to provide other remedies for, employees who are discriminated against by their employer for participating in a lawful strike to protest an unfair labor practice.
United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021 2. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq. 64. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (a) Establishment There is established within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this section as the Ambassador (b) Appointment The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) Duties (1) Diplomatic representation Subject to the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs in— (A) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and other international organizations of which the United States is a member; and (B) multilateral conferences and meetings relating to Arctic affairs. (2) Chair of the Arctic Council The Ambassador shall serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. (3) Policies and procedures The Ambassador shall coordinate United States Arctic policies. .

Summary: United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs who shall represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to the Arctic, serve on the Arctic Council, and coordinate U.S. Arctic policies.
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act 2. Notification regarding SNAP for students receiving Federal work-study assistance Section 443 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087–53 (f) Notification regarding SNAP (1) In general An institution receiving a grant under this part shall send a notification (by email or other electronic means) to each eligible student informing the student of their potential eligibility for participation in SNAP and the process for obtaining more information, confirming eligibility, and accessing benefits under that program. The notification shall be developed by the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, and shall include details on eligibility requirements for participation in SNAP that a student must satisfy. The notification shall be, to the extent practicable, specific to the student’s State of residence and shall provide contact information for the local office where an application for SNAP may be made. (2) Evidence of participation in federally financed work-study program The notification under paragraph (1) shall include an official document confirming that the recipient is an eligible student sufficient for purposes of demonstrating that the exclusion from ineligibility for participation in SNAP under section 6(e)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(e)(4) (3) Guidance The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall provide guidance to States and institutions of higher education on how to identify and communicate with students who are likely to be eligible for SNAP, including those eligible for a State or federally financed work-study program. (4) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term eligible student (B) The term SNAP 7 U.S.C. 2012(t) .

Summary: Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.
SPC Christian Ward Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary concerned to pursue a claim against an entity hired by the Secretary concerned to return the personal effects of a deceased member of the Armed Forces to the next of kin. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SPC Christian Ward Act 2. Claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member of the Armed Forces Section 1482(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (11) (A) Delivery of personal effects of a decedent to the next of kin or other appropriate person. (B) If the Secretary concerned enters into an agreement with an entity to carry out subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned shall pursue a claim against such entity that arises from the failure of such entity to carry out such subparagraph. (C) If an entity described in subparagraph (B) fails to carry out subparagraph (A) because of the loss or destruction of the personal effects of a decedent, the Secretary concerned shall reimburse the next of kin or other appropriate person the amount of the value of such personal effects. .

Summary: SPC Christian Ward Act This bill requires the military branches to pay the expenses to deliver the personal effects of a deceased service member (including the reserve components) to the next of kin or other appropriate person. In situations where a military branch has entered into an agreement with an entity to carry out such deliveries, the branch concerned must pursue a claim against the entity when it fails to carry out any delivery. The branch must also reimburse the next of kin or other appropriate person if the entity fails to make a delivery because of the loss or destruction of the personal effects.