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Downwinders Parity Act of 2021

To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include certain communities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 2. Inclusion under the radiation exposure compensation act Section 4(b)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2210 Public Law 101–426 (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking that portion of (B) by striking that consists of townships 13 through 16 at ranges 63 through 71 (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting all acreage in any county all or part of which is located in that part 3. Report Within 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report that outlines efforts to educate and conduct outreach to persons made newly eligible for benefits under the amendments made by section 2 of this Act. December 20, 2021 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 This bill expands a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers. Under current law, the program compensates, among others, individuals who were present in a designated geographic area during a period of nuclear testing. The bill expands that area to include all parts of Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona. Current law restricts eligibility to certain parts of those counties. The Department of Justice must report on efforts to inform individuals newly eligible for compensation about the program.
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

To prohibit the payment of certain legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act 2. Limitation on legal settlements for individuals who unlawfully entered the united states Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds, including amounts deposited into the Judgment Fund established under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, may be expended for any legal settlement to any individual who violated section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325(a)

Summary: Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based solely on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern border after January 20, 2017.
Crucial Communism Teaching Act

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crucial Communism Teaching Act 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States— (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. 3. Development and dissemination of civic education curriculum and oral history resources The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act ( 40 U.S.C. 1003 Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that— (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled Portraits in Patriotism (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). 4. Definitions The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Crucial Communism Teaching Act This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.
Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act

To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID–19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act 2. Impact Aid Program Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID–19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7702(j) 20 U.S.C. 7702 20 U.S.C. 7705 (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act— (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act— (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act.

Summary: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act This bill revises the Impact Aid Program application process for FY2023. Specifically, the bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the Impact Aid Program to use the student count or federal property valuation data from their FY2022 program applications, as applicable, for their FY2023 program applications. The program provides funding to LEAs that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021

To modify the boundary of the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 2. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield boundary modification Section 1(b) Public Law 86–434 16 U.S.C. 430kk(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking The map (C) Availability of maps The maps described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) ; (B) by striking (1) The boundaries (1) Additional land (A) In general The boundaries ; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (B) Newtonia Battlefield addition The boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is revised to include the approximately 624 acres of land identified as Proposed Addition Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (D) Errors The Secretary of the Interior may correct any clerical or typographical error in a map described in subparagraph (A) or (B). ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking (2) The Secretary is authorized to acquire the lands referred to in paragraph (1) (2) Method of acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) ; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking park Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Summary: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 This bill extends the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri to include approximately 624 acres of land related to the Newtonia Battlefield identified on the map titled Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification and dated September 2021. The Department of the Interior may acquire such land by donation, purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send electronic notice to claimants under laws administered by the Secretary. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act of 2021 2. Authorization of electronic notice in claims under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Authorization Title 38, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) By striking section 5100 and inserting the following: 5100. Definitions In this chapter: (1) The term claimant (2) The term notice . (2) In section 5104, by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) The Secretary may provide notice under subsection (a) electronically if a claimant (or the claimant’s representative) elects to receive such notice electronically. A claimant (or the claimant’s representative) may revoke such an election at any time, by means prescribed by the Secretary. (d) The Secretary shall annually— (1) solicit recommendations from stakeholders on how to improve notice under this section; and (2) publish such recommendations on a publicly available website of the Department. . (3) In section 5104B(c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking in writing to the claimant (and any representative of such claimant) (4) In section 7104— (A) in the heading, by adding ; decisions; notice (B) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e) After reaching a decision on an appeal, the Board shall promptly issue notice (as that term is defined in section 5100 of this title) of such decision to the following: (1) The appellant. (2) Any other party with a right to notice of such decision. (3) Any authorized representative of the appellant or party described in paragraph (2). (f) The Secretary may provide notice under subsection (e) electronically if a claimant (or the claimant’s representative) elects to receive such notice electronically. A claimant (or the claimant’s representative) may revoke such an election at any time, by means prescribed by the Secretary. . (5) In section 7105(b)(1)(A), by striking mailing issuance (6) In section 7105A(a), by striking mailed issued (7) In section 7266(a), by striking mailed issued (b) Clerical amendments (1) Chapter 51 The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 5100 and inserting the following: 5100. Definitions. . (2) Chapter 71 The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 7104 and inserting the following: 7104. Jurisdiction of the Board; decisions; notice. .

Summary: Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide notice related to claims in an electronic format upon the election of the claimant, including for decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Under the bill, a claimant may revoke such an election at any time.
Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2021

To reauthorize the COPS grant program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization of COPS Section 1001(a)(11) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(11) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $1,047,119,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009 $5,547,119,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting $4,500,000,000 shall be used only for the hiring and retention of law enforcement officers. Of the remaining amount, up to 3 percent

Summary: Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program. Additionally, the bill requires a certain amount of funds made available under the COPS grant program to be used for the hiring and retention of law enforcement officers.
To require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to make available for public inspection all records of information submitted to the Food and Drug Administration in conjunction with authorizing the emergency use of, or licensing, a COVID-19 vaccine.

To require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to make available for public inspection all records of information submitted to the Food and Drug Administration in conjunction with authorizing the emergency use of, or licensing, a COVID–19 vaccine. 1. Public disclosure of information submitted to FDA for authorizing emergency use of, or licensing, any COVID–19 vaccine Not later than 100 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall make available for public inspection all records of information submitted to the Food and Drug Administration in conjunction with authorizing the emergency use of, or licensing, a COVID–19 vaccine.

Summary: This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make publicly available all records of information submitted to the FDA in conjunction with the emergency use authorization or licensing of a COVID-19 vaccine.
HELP Act of 2021

To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2021 HELP Act of 2021 2. Extension of special rules for Haiti under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act ( 19 U.S.C. 2703a (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (B)(v)(I)— (i) by striking means 60 percent means 60 percent (ii) by striking 7 succeeding 1-year periods 17 succeeding 1-year periods (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) in the table, by striking 16 succeeding 1-year periods 28 succeeding 1-year periods (ii) in the matter following the table, by striking 2025 2035 (2) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 2035

Summary: Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2021 or the HELP Act of 2021 This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through December 19, 2035, the duty-free treatment provided for apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2021

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Buckeye Trail as a national scenic trail, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2021 2. Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) (48) Buckeye Trail The Buckeye Trail, a system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio. . Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to authorize a study on the feasibility of designating the Buckeye Trail as a national scenic trail, and for other purposes. November 16, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2021 This bill requires the study of the feasibility of designating the Buckeye Trail as a national scenic trail. The Buckeye Trail is a system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio.
Community Bank Relief Act of 2021

To require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 2. Community bank leverage ratio Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371 (b) Community bank leverage ratio (1) In general The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall, through notice and comment rule making under section 553 of title 5, United States Code— (A) develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of not less than 8 percent and not more than 10 percent for qualifying community banks; and (B) establish procedures for treatment of a qualifying community bank that has a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that falls below the percentage developed under paragraph (1) after exceeding the percentage developed under paragraph (1). (2) Calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 Not withstanding paragraph (1), the appropriate Federal banking agencies shall, through notice and comment rule making under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio to apply during the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024, that is not less than 8 percent and not more than 8.5 percent for qualifying community banks. .

Summary: Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 This bill requires banking agencies to set the community bank leverage ratio between 8% and 8.5% for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for community banks seeking to satisfy simplified capital adequacy requirements. Currently, banking agencies are statutorily required to set the rate between 8% and 10% through rulemaking. Under current regulations, the rate will increase from 8.5% to 9% on January 1, 2022.
Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021 2. Establishment of credits for stranded gas extraction (a) Stranded gas infrastructure credit Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit (a) Amount of credit For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Qualified infrastructure For the purposes of this section: (1) Qualified infrastructure The term qualified infrastructure (A) a gas pipeline, (B) a gas compressor station, (C) a container used for gas storage, or (D) equipment to store gas underground. (2) Gas The term gas (c) Application of section This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 46 is amended by striking and , and (7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.