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PUA Eligibility Clarification Act of 2021

To limit the authority of the Secretary of Labor to modify the pandemic unemployment assistance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PUA Eligibility Clarification Act of 2021 2. Pandemic unemployment assistance (a) Amendments Section 2102(a)(3) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)— (A) in item (ii), by adding or (B) by striking item (kk); and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking through (kk) through (jj) (b) Repeal of guidance (1) In general The Secretary of Labor shall rescind the guidance entitled, Expanded Eligibility Provisions for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program, issued on February 25, 2021. (2) Repayment not required (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of an individual who received pandemic unemployment assistance amounts pursuant to the guidance described in paragraph (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, the individual shall not be required to repay the amounts. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any individual who, as of the date of enactment of this Act, was approved to receive compensation amounts pursuant to the guidance described in paragraph (1)(A) but had not yet received the amounts.

Summary: PUA Eligibility Clarification Act of 2021 This bill revokes the authority of the Department of Labor to establish additional eligibility criteria for COVID-19 pandemic unemployment assistance with respect to self-certification by individuals who are directly affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Labor must rescind the guidance titled Expanded Eligibility Provisions for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program, issued on February 25, 2021. The guidance makes individuals eligible to receive regular unemployment compensation and COVID-19 PUA if they (1) refuse an offer to work or return to work because of certain safety concerns, (2) provide services to educational institutions or educational service agencies, and (3) experience a reduction of hours or a temporary or permanent layoff. A recipient of such PUA before enactment of this bill is not required to repay it. However, this requirement excludes individuals who, as of such enactment, were approved for PUA but have not received it.
Community-Based Sentencing Alternatives for Caretakers Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal court to consider certain factors in imposing a sentence on a caretaker, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community-Based Sentencing Alternatives for Caretakers Act of 2021 2. Factors to be considered in imposing a sentence on a primary caretaker (a) In general Section 3553 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ; and (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) a community-based alternative sentence for a defendant if— (A) such defendant is a caretaker; and (B) the particular sentence to be imposed is for an offense that is not a violent offense under subsection (g). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Definitions In this section: (1) Community-based alternative sentence (A) In general The term community-based alternative sentence (B) Types of treatment Community-based programming, counseling, or other treatment, includes— (i) drug counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programing; (ii) alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programing; (iii) individual or family counseling; (iv) family case management services; (v) job training and job placement programing; (vi) educational programming; or (vii) any other treatment or programming determined to be appropriate by the court. (2) Caretaker The term caretaker . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Community-Based Sentencing Alternatives for Caretakers Act of 2021 This bill requires sentencing courts to consider a community-based alternative sentence in the case of certain individuals who are caretakers (e.g., parents). Current law sets forth seven factors that sentencing courts must consider when imposing a sentence. This bill establishes a new, eighth factor that courts must consider when imposing a sentence on a caretaker for a nonviolent offense. Specifically, courts must consider a community-based alternative sentence, which is a sentence that may require the defendant to complete or participate in community-based programming, counseling, or treatment.
Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021

To extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021 2. Extension of temporary order for fentanyl-related substances Section 2 of the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act ( Public Law 116–114 May 6, 2021 July 6, 2022 April 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021 This bill extends until July 6, 2022, the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The temporary order expires on May 6, 2021.
GRACE Act

To revise the treatment of urbanized areas experiencing population changes following a major disaster. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies Act GRACE Act 2. Urbanized areas (a) Extension of treatment of urbanized areas Section 21101 of division B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 and 2020 2020, 2021, and 2022 (b) Census discretion Section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Census discretion (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Disaster-related population decrease The term disaster-related population decrease (i) the population of the urbanized area decreases to be less than 50,000 individuals, as determined in a decennial census after the decennial census in which the area was designated as an urbanized area; and (ii) the decrease described in clause (i) is a result of a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (B) Urbanized area The term urbanized area (2) Election On request by the Governor of a State in which an urbanized area that experiences a disaster-related population decrease is located, the Secretary may elect for the purposes of this chapter, including for purposes of making apportionments under this chapter— (A) to use the population of the urbanized area, as determined in the decennial census before the most recent decennial census; and (B) to continue to treat the area as an urbanized area. .

Summary: Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies Act or the GRACE Act This bill extends authority through FY2022 for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to distribute formula funding for certain programs using the 2000 Census for areas that lost their urbanized area designation because their population fell below 50,000 after the 2000 census as a result of a major disaster. Upon request by a state in which an urbanized area that experiences a disaster-related population decrease is located, DOT may elect for purposes of the public transportation emergency relief program to (1) use the population of such area, as determined in the decennial census before the most recent decennial census; and (2) continue to treat the area as an urbanized area.
Protecting the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Act

To reauthorize, and increase the total funding cap for, the America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership, to redesignate the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership as the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Act 2. Reauthorization of America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership (a) Reauthorization Section 707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 104–333 2021 2031 (b) Increased total funding cap Section 708(a) of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 104–333 $17,000,000 $23,000,000 3. Redesignation of heritage area (a) Redesignation The America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership established by section 703 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the heritage area referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Summary: This bill redesignates the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership in Iowa as the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The bill extends through FY2031 the authority of the Department of Agriculture to provide grants or other assistance for the heritage area. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.
CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to set the rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in accordance with the General Schedule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021 2. Rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (a) In general Section 1013(a)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493(a)(2) (2) Compensation The rates of basic pay for all employees of the Bureau shall be set and adjusted by the Director in accordance with the General Schedule set forth in section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021 This bill requires employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be compensated according to the General Schedule pay scale for federal employees.
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2021 2. Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account in determining deduction for medical expenses (a) In general Section 213 (g) Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account (1) In general An amount paid during the taxable year for an abortion shall not be taken into account under subsection (a). (2) Exceptions Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of an abortion with respect to— (A) a woman suffering from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, or (B) a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.
Domenic and Ed’s Law

To provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes disabled. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Domenic and Ed’s Law 2. Repayment of loans to parents (a) In general Section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087(d) or becomes permanently and totally disabled (as determined in accordance with regulations of the Secretary), or if the student is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, has lasted for a continuous period of not less than 60 months, or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 60 months, dies, (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any outstanding loan that is received by a parent borrower before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and without regard to the onset date of the disability or impairment.

Summary: Domenic and Ed's Law This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to discharge a parent borrower's liability on Federal Family Education Loans if the student on whose behalf the parent incurred the loans becomes disabled. Specifically, ED must discharge the liability on loans that parents incurred on behalf of a student who (1) has become permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or has lasted or is expected to last continuously for at least 60 months. Under current law, ED is required to discharge a parent borrower's liability on these loans only if the student dies.
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act 2. Distributions for certain abortions not qualified (a) HSAs (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion). (2) Excluded abortion Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Excluded abortion For purposes of this paragraph, the term excluded abortion (i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or (ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed. . (b) Archer MSAs Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)). (c) Health flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements Section 106 (h) Prohibition on reimbursements for abortions For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses. . (d) Retiree health accounts Section 401(h) (other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses (e) Effective dates (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. (2) Reimbursements The amendment made by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act This bill prohibits payment of expenses from specified tax-exempt savings accounts, including health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements and reimbursement arrangements, for abortions, except for abortions to end a pregnancy due to rape or incest or to protect the life or health of the mother.
REVIEW Act of 2021

To amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act of 2021 REVIEW Act of 2021 2. Relief pending review Section 705 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking When (a) In general When ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) High-Impact rules (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term Administrator (B) the term high-impact rule (2) Identification A final rule may not be published or take effect until— (A) the agency making the rule submits the rule to the Administrator; and (B) the Administrator makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule, which shall be published by the agency with the final rule. (3) Relief (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an agency shall postpone the effective date of a high-impact rule of the agency until the final disposition of all actions seeking judicial review of the rule. (B) Failure to timely seek judicial review Notwithstanding section 553(d), if no person seeks judicial review of a high-impact rule— (i) during any period explicitly provided for judicial review under the statute authorizing the making of the rule; or (ii) if no such period is explicitly provided for, during the 60-day period beginning on the date on which the high-impact rule is published in the Federal Register, the high-impact rule may take effect as early as the date on which the applicable period ends. (4) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to impose any limitation under law on any court against the issuance of any order enjoining the implementation of any rule. .

Summary: Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act of 2021 or the REVIEW Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a final agency rule from taking effect until (1) the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and (2) OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule that may impose an annual cost on the economy of at least $1 billion. In addition, an agency must postpone the effective date of a high-impact rule until the final disposition of all actions seeking judicial review of the rule.
A bill to extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.

To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of National Heritage Area authorizations (a) National Coal Heritage Area Section 107 of Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 2021 2036 (b) Wheeling National Heritage Area Section 157(i) of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 ( Public Law 106–291 2021 2036 (c) Extension of deadline To complete certain management plans Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 116–9 3 4

Summary: This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia. The bill extends by one year the deadline for completion of proposed management plans for the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area in West Virginia and Maryland, the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area in Washington. the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in Washington, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California, the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Arizona, and the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.
Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act

To require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act 2. Required notification by NICS to ICE and State and local law enforcement agencies of attempted receipt of firearm by alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States Section 103(e) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901(e) (3) Notification to ICE and State and local law enforcement agencies of attempted receipt of firearm by person illegally or unlawfully in the United States Whenever information contained in the system established under this section indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is illegally or unlawfully in the United States, the system shall automatically notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and relevant State and local law enforcement agencies that an alien may have attempted to receive a firearm in violation of section 922(g)(5)(A) of title 18, United States Code, and include all relevant information contained in the system. .

Summary: Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act This bill requires the national instant criminal background check system to automatically notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and relevant state and local law enforcement agencies when the system indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.