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A bill to prohibit a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for eligibility in nutrition programs.

To prohibit a COVID–19 vaccination requirement for eligibility in nutrition programs. 1. Prohibition of COVID–19 vaccination requirement for eligibility in nutrition programs (a) Definition of nutrition program In this section, the term nutrition program (1) the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 (2) the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. (3) the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1773 (4) the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. (b) Prohibition In carrying out a nutrition program, the Secretary of Agriculture— (1) may not require a person to have received a COVID–19 vaccination for eligibility to participate in the nutrition program; and (2) shall prohibit a State agency carrying out the nutrition program from requiring a person to have received a COVID–19 vaccination for eligibility to participate in the nutrition program.

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and state agencies from making individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and school meals programs.
A bill to prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security and any officer or employee of the Social Security Administration from requiring that any individual be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act.

To prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security and any officer or employee of the Social Security Administration from requiring that any individual be vaccinated against COVID–19 as a condition of receiving benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act. 1. Prohibition on requiring COVID–19 vaccination as a condition of receiving social security or supplemental security income benefits Neither the Commissioner of Social Security nor any officer or employee of the Social Security Administration shall establish or enforce any requirement that an individual receive a COVID–19 vaccine as a condition of receiving a benefit under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.

Summary: This bill prohibits the Social Security Administration from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits. The prohibition also applies to receipt of Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources).
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID–19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs. 1. Prohibition on requiring COVID–19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs Neither the Secretary of Health and Human Services nor any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services (or, if applicable, the chief executive officer of a State or any officer or employee of a State or a State Medicaid or CHIP agency) shall establish or enforce any requirement that an individual receive a COVID–19 vaccine as a condition of the individual receiving benefits or assistance under any of the following programs: (1) The Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. (2) The Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (3) The Children's Health Insurance Program under title XXI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.

Summary: This bill prohibits federal and state agencies from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits.
Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act

To set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act 2. Premium adjustment percentage (a) In general Section 1302(c)(4) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(4) calendar year) calendar year, based on estimates and projections of changes for the applicable year in the average per enrollee employer-sponsored insurance premiums provided by the National Health Expenditure Accounts) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2022.

Summary: Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act This bill revises the method for determining the annual per capita change in health insurance premiums for the purpose of determining the premium adjustment percentage that is used to establish the annual limits on cost sharing for health insurance plans.
A bill to prohibit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status as a requirement for receiving assistance under a program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

To prohibit proof of COVID–19 vaccination status as a requirement for receiving assistance under a program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on proof of COVID–19 vaccination requirement for HUD funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Federal agency, or a State or local government, as a condition of receiving funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, may not require an individual to provide proof of COVID–19 vaccination in order to receive assistance under any program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Summary: This bill prohibits a federal agency, a state government, or a local government from conditioning assistance under a program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on an individual providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits for fiscal years 2022 through 2031. 1. Extension of discretionary spending limits Section 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901(c) (1) in paragraph (7)(B), by striking and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) for fiscal year 2022— (A) for the revised security category, $684,930,000,000 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $639,030,000,000 in new budget authority; (10) for fiscal year 2023— (A) for the revised security category, $698,628,600,000 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $651,810,600,000 in new budget authority; (11) for fiscal year 2024— (A) for the revised security category, $712,601,172,000 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $664,846,812,000 in new budget authority; (12) for fiscal year 2025— (A) for the revised security category, $726,853,195,440 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $678,143,748,240 in new budget authority; (13) for fiscal year 2026— (A) for the revised security category, $741,390,259,349 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $691,706,623,205 in new budget authority; (14) for fiscal year 2027— (A) for the revised security category, $756,218,064,536 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $705,540,755,669 in new budget authority; (15) for fiscal year 2028— (A) for the revised security category, $771,342,425,826 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $719,651,570,782 in new budget authority; (16) for fiscal year 2029— (A) for the revised security category, $786,769,274,343 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $734,044,602,198 in new budget authority; (17) for fiscal year 2030— (A) for the revised security category, $802,504,659,830 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $748,725,494,242 in new budget authority; and (18) for fiscal year 2031— (A) for the revised security category, $818,554,753,026 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $763,700,004,127 in new budget authority; . October 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This bill establishes annual discretionary spending limits for FY2022-FY2031. (Discretionary spending is spending that is controlled through the appropriations process.) For each year, the bill specifies limits for both defense and nondefense discretionary spending.
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits.

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits. 1. Extension of discretionary spending limits Section 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901(c) (1) in paragraph (7)(B), by striking and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) for fiscal year 2022— (A) for the revised security category, $684,930,000,000 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $639,030,000,000 in new budget authority; (10) for fiscal year 2023— (A) for the revised security category, $698,628,600,000 in new budget authority; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, $651,810,600,000 in new budget authority; and (11) for fiscal year 2024, and each fiscal year thereafter— (A) for the revised security category, the baseline amount of new budget authority estimated for the revised security category for such fiscal year by the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with section 257; and (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, the baseline amount of new budget authority estimated for the revised nonsecurity category for such fiscal year by the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with section 257; . October 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This bill establishes annual discretionary spending limits for FY2022-FY2024. (Discretionary spending is spending that is controlled through the appropriations process.)
Let States Cut Taxes Act

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to remove the prohibition on States and territories against lowering their taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let States Cut Taxes Act 2. Removal of restriction of use of Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery funds (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 602(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 802(c) (2) Further restriction on use of funds No State or territory may use funds made available under this section for deposit into any pension fund. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 602 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 802 (1) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking , including, in the case of a State or a territory, all modifications to the State's or territory's tax revenue sources during the covered period (2) in subsection (e), by striking such subsection, such subsection. (3) in subsection (g)— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as paragraphs (1) through (6), respectively. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on March 12, 2021. October 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Let States Cut Taxes Act This bill removes a prohibition on states and territories using COVID-19 relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to offset a reduction in revenue resulting from a reduction in taxes or a delay in the imposition of a tax or tax increase.
Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act

To provide a moratorium on all Federal research grants provided to any institution of higher education or other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function research. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act 2. Prohibition on Federal research grants for institutions and research institutes conducting gain-of-function research (a) Definition of gain-of-Function research In this section, the term gain-of-function research (1) may be reasonably anticipated to confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in any organism; or (2) involves the enhancement of potential pandemic pathogens or related risky research with potentially dangerous pathogens. (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no research grants supported by Federal funds may be awarded to institutions of higher education, or other research institutes, that are conducting gain-of-function research.

Summary: Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act This bill prohibits the award of federal research grants to institutions of higher education or research institutes that conduct gain-of-function research. Gain-of-function research refers to any research that (1) may be reasonably anticipated to confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in an organism; or (2) involves the enhancement of potential pandemic pathogens or related risky research with potentially dangerous pathogens.
Save Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act of 2021

To require the evaluation and standardization of suicide prevention efforts by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act of 2021 2. Evaluation and standardization of suicide prevention efforts by the Department of Defense Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall— (1) direct the Defense Suicide Prevention Office to collaborate with each Secretary of a military department— (A) to develop and implement a process to ensure that individual non-clinical suicide prevention efforts are assessed for effectiveness among members of the Armed Forces; and (B) to develop consistent suicide-related definitions to be used throughout the Department of Defense; (2) require the use of suicide-related definitions developed under paragraph (1)(B) to be used in any updated policies of the Department of Defense or any military department; and (3) enhance collaboration between the Defense Suicide Prevention Office and the Psychological Health Center of Excellence on the production of annual suicide reports to minimize duplication of efforts by the Department of Defense.

Summary: Save Our Servicemembers Act of 2021 This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the Department of Defense (DOD) to evaluate and standardize DOD's suicide prevention efforts. Specifically, the bill directs the Defense Suicide Prevention Office to collaborate with each military department to (1) develop and implement a process to ensure that individual nonclinical suicide prevention efforts are assessed for effectiveness, and (2) develop consistent suicide-related definitions for use throughout DOD. The bill also requires the use of such suicide-related definitions in any updated policies of DOD or each military department.
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities.

To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities. 1. ZIP Codes Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code for, as nearly as practicable, each of the following communities: (1) Ocoee, Florida. (2) Miami Lakes, Florida. (3) Oakland, Florida. (4) Village of Estero, Florida.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service, by 270 days after its enactment, to designate a single, unique ZIP code for each of Ocoee, Florida; Miami Lakes, Florida; Oakland, Florida; and Estero, Florida.
COMFORT Act of 2021

To provide non-medical counseling services for military families. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act of 2021 COMFORT Act of 2021 2. Non-medical counseling services for military families Section 1781 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Non-Medical counseling services (1) In carrying out its duties under subsection (b), the Office may coordinate programs and activities for the provision of non-medical counseling services to military families through the Department of Defense Military and Family Life Counseling Program. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mental health professional described in paragraph (3) may provide non-medical counseling services at any location in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, without regard to where the provider or recipient of such services is located, if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized Federal duties of the provider. (3) A mental health professional described in this subsection is a person who is— (A) a currently licensed or certified mental health care provider who holds an unrestricted license or certification that is— (i) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States; and (ii) recognized by the Secretary of Defense; (B) a member of the uniformed services, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or a contractor designated by the Secretary; and (C) performing authorized duties for the Department of Defense under a program or activity referred to in paragraph (1). (4) In this subsection, the term non-medical counseling services .

Summary: Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act of 2021 or the COMFORT Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy within the Department of Defense (DOD) to coordinate programs and activities for the provision of nonmedical counseling services to military families through the DOD Military and Family Life Counseling Program. Under the bill, nonmedical counseling services means mental health care services that are nonclinical, short-term, and solution-focused to address topics related to personal growth, development, and positive functioning. The bill authorizes mental health professionals to provide non-medical counseling services regardless of where the provider or recipient is located so long as the provision of service is within the scope of the authorized duties of the provider. For purposes of the bill, mental health professionals include licensed or certified mental health professionals or members of the uniformed services, civilian DOD employees, or DOD contractors.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Joseph R. Lentol Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the Joseph R. Lentol Post Office 1. Joseph R. Lentol Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, shall be known and designated as the Joseph R. Lentol Post Office (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 Joseph R. Lentol Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Joseph R. Lentol Post Office."
Keeping Workers Safe Act

To require the Secretary of Labor to issue a notice to the public regarding each enforcement action under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 that results in large penalties or where multiple violations or repeated other-than-serious violations are present. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Workers Safe Act 2. Publicizing large OSHA penalties Section 17 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 666 (m) Disclosure of large civil penalties (1) In general For each enforcement action against an employer in which the Secretary has assessed civil penalties in an amount greater than $60,000, or where multiple serious or repeated other-than-serious violations are present, the Secretary shall issue a notice to the public regarding the enforcement action not later than 7 days after the date on which the citation is issued. (2) Distribution The Secretary shall ensure that a notice to the public issued under paragraph (1) is distributed to relevant regional and local newspapers in the region in which the employer subject to the enforcement action is located, associated trade or industry organizations, relevant labor organizations, and relevant State and local government entities. .

Summary: Keeping Workers Safe Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to notify the public about certain enforcement actions taken against an employer for safety and health violations. First, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action with a penalty greater than $60,000. Second, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action resulting from (1) multiple, serious violations, or (2) repeated violations classified as other-than-serious. Labor must issue a notice within seven days of taking the enforcement action and distribute it through regional and local newspapers in the area where the employer is located; applicable trade, industry, or labor organizations; and relevant state and local government entities.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the John R. Lewis Post Office Building 1. John R. Lewis Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the John R. Lewis 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 John R. Lewis Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building."