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Major Richard Star Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Richard Star Act 2. Expansions of eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation (a) Inclusion of chapter 61 disability retirees with fewer than 20 years of service who are eligible for combat-Related special compensation Section 1413a(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking In Subject to subparagraph (B), in (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking In the case of The retired pay of an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree, who is retired under chapter 61 of this title with fewer than 20 years of creditable service, is not subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 1414 of such title is amended to read as follows: 1414. Members eligible for retired pay who are also eligible for veterans’ disability compensation: concurrent receipt . (2) Table of sections The item relating to such section 1414 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended to read as follows: 1414. Members eligible for retired pay who are also eligible for veterans’ disability compensation: concurrent receipt. . (3) Conforming amendments reflecting end of concurrent receipt phase-in period Such section 1414 is further amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1)— (i) by striking the second sentence; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B); (B) by striking subsection (c) and redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (C) in subsection (d), as redesignated, by striking paragraphs (3) and (4). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to payments for months beginning on or after that date.

Summary: Major Richard Star Act This bill provides that combat-disabled uniformed services retirees with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction, veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation.
CONTRACT Act of 2021

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a full annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021 CONTRACT Act of 2021 2. Annuity supplement Section 8421a(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking as an air traffic as an— (1) air traffic ; (2) in paragraph (1), as so designated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) air traffic controller pursuant to a contract made with the Secretary of Transportation under section 47124 of title 49. .

Summary: Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021 or the CONTRACT Act of 2021 This bill exempts certain air traffic controllers from a required reduction in their retirement annuity payment on account of earnings from certain work performed while entitled to such annuity. Under current law, retired Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers receive an annuity payment during the period between the mandatory retirement age of 56 and the Social Security minimum age of 62. Such annuity payment is required to be reduced by a certain percentage of any excess earnings during this period. The bill exempts from such reduction in annuity payments an air traffic controller who participates in the Air Traffic Control Contract Program (a public-private partnership for air traffic control services) following mandatory retirement.
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.

To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of authorization of South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 (1) in section 607, by striking 2019 2031 (2) in section 608(a), by striking $17,000,000 $30,000,000

Summary: This bill extends through FY2031 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grant or provide any assistance to the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the corridor.
To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, and for other purposes.

To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, and for other purposes. 1. Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act amendments The Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 16 U.S.C. 461 (1) Commission In section 295D(d), by striking 15 years 25 years (2) Meeting requirements By repealing section 295E(a)(4). (3) Funding In section 295K(a), by striking $10,000,000 $30,000,000 (4) Technical amendment By striking Gullah/Geechee Gullah Geechee

Summary: This bill extends the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the corridor.
Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop objectives and performance measures for provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs of same-day services, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act 2. Department of Veterans Affairs objectives and performance measures for provision of same-day services (a) Objectives and performance measures The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop quantifiable objectives and performance measures designed to assess the effects of the provision of same-day services on the access of veterans to medical care and mental health services. (b) Consultation In developing the objectives and performance measures under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, veterans service organizations, and other appropriate Department and non-Department stakeholders. (c) Report to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that includes— (1) the objectives and performance measures developed under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations and best practices for the implementation of same-day services throughout the Veterans Health Administration and the reduction of veteran suicide rates. (d) Periodic assessments Not later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall conduct an assessment of each medical center and community-based outpatient clinic of the Department. Such assessments shall be made publicly available on a website of the Department.

Summary: Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop quantifiable objectives and performance measures to assess the effects of the provision of same-day services on the access of veterans to medical care and mental health services. The VA must report on the developed objectives and performances measures and provide recommendations for the reduction of veteran suicide rates and the implementation of same-day services throughout the Veterans Health Administration. Finally, the VA must conduct an annual assessment of each VA medical center and community-based outpatient clinic and make such assessments publicly available on a VA website.
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election. 1. Prohibiting counting ballots received after date of election (a) Prohibition Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 303A. Prohibiting counting of ballots received after date of election (a) Prohibition A State may not count a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election. For purposes of this subsection, a ballot shall be considered to be received by the State after the date of the election if the ballot is not received by the appropriate State or local election official prior to 12:01 a.m. on the day after the date of the election. (b) Exception for absent uniformed services voters and overseas citizens Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to any individual who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20301 (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after the date of the enactment of this section. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 and 303 303, and 303A (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 303A. Prohibiting counting of ballots received after date of election. .

Summary: This bill generally prohibits states from counting ballots that are received after the date of a federal election. However, the prohibition does not apply to absentee ballots that are cast by uniformed service members, their family members, or overseas citizens.
Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2021

To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2021 2. Preservation of Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development (a) No absolute liability on projects receiving federal financial assistance For any project for which Federal financial assistance is used, directly or indirectly, no action on the basis of absolute liability may be instituted by a covered person against a property owner or a party to a contract relating to the property that is the subject of the project for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk occurring on that project. For any project for which Federal financial assistance is used, a State shall, for any claim brought by a covered person otherwise available against a property owner or contractor for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk, apply a comparative negligence liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury to a person. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term absolute liability (2) The term covered person (3) The term elevation or gravity related risk (4) The term project (5) The term State (c) Workers’ compensation laws Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt any law of a State providing for workers’ compensation. (d) Effective date This section applies to claims arising from projects in which a State or local government accepts Federal financial assistance on or after January 1, 2021.

Summary: Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2021 This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects that are federally owned or operated or are receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation- or gravity-related risk occurring on those projects. In any such claim, a state shall apply a liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury.
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports regarding white supremacy in the Armed Forces.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports regarding White supremacy in the Armed Forces. 1. Reports on white supremacy in the Armed Forces (a) Inspector General of the Department of Defense Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall submit to Congress a report containing a list of all steps the Inspector General is taking to combat White supremacy in the Armed Forces. (b) Comptroller General of the United States Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report regarding the prevalence of White supremacy in the Armed Forces. Such report shall include the recommendations of the Comptroller General, if any, regarding legislation to combat White supremacy in the Armed Forces.

Summary: This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to submit a report containing a list of all steps the Inspector General is taking to combat white supremacy in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report on the prevalence of white supremacy in the Armed Forces, including recommendations on legislation to combat such an issue.
Gold Star Altitude Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide space-available travel on aircraft of the Department of Defense to children, surviving spouses, parents, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving in the active military, naval, or air service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Altitude Act 2. Space-available travel for children, surviving spouses, parents, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving in the active military, naval, or air service Section 2641b(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph (6): (6) Children, surviving spouses, parents, and siblings of members of the armed forces who die while serving in the active military, naval, or air service (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 38). .

Summary: Gold Star Altitude Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to offer, on a space-available basis, transportation on military aircraft to the children, surviving spouses, parents, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who die during active service.
Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021 2. Unlawful possession of pill press molds (a) Prohibition Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841 (i) Offense regarding unlawful possession of pill press molds (1) In general Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. (2) Definitions In this subsection, the term pill press mold . (b) Sentencing guidelines Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(a)

Summary: Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.
Vote by Mail Tracking Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vote by Mail Tracking Act 2. Mail-in ballots and Postal Service barcode service (a) In general Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (p) Any ballot sent within the United States for an election for Federal office is nonmailable and shall not be carried or delivered by mail unless the ballot is mailed in an envelope that— (1) contains a Postal Service barcode (or successive service or marking) that enables tracking of each individual ballot; (2) satisfies requirements for ballot envelope design that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; (3) satisfies requirements for machineable letters that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; and (4) includes the Official Election Mail Logo (or any successor label that the Postal Service may establish for ballots). . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States (1) In general The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

Summary: Vote by Mail Tracking Act This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters, and (3) include the official election mail logo. The federal government must reimburse each state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. territory or possession) for the cost of using the barcode service.
Colorado Judgeship Act

To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado Judgeship Act 2. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Colorado and inserting the following: Colorado 10 . 3. Additional place for holding court for the district of Colorado Section 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting Fort Collins, Pueblo,

Summary: Colorado Judgeship Act This bill requires the President to appoint three additional district judges for the district of Colorado and requires court in that district to be additionally held at Fort Collins, Colorado.
Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021 2. Early release for certain nonviolent offenders (a) In general Section 3624 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting at the early release date provided in subsection (g), if applicable, or otherwise A prisoner shall be released by the Bureau of Prisons (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Early release for certain nonviolent offenders Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Bureau of Prisons, pursuant to a good time policy, shall release from confinement a prisoner who has served one half or more of his term of imprisonment (including any consecutive term or terms of imprisonment) if that prisoner— (1) has attained the age of 45 years; (2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence; and (3) has not engaged in any violation, involving violent conduct, of institutional disciplinary regulations. .

Summary: Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021 This bill establishes a new early release option for certain federal prisoners. Specifically, the Bureau of Prisons must release early an offender who has completed at least half of his or her sentence if such offender has attained age 45, has never been convicted of a crime of violence, and has not received any institutional disciplinary violations.