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SAVES Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to include a prohibition on the listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act SAVES Act 2. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species (a) Limitation The Endangered Species Act of 1973 16 U.S.C. 1531 19. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not list under section 4(c) any living nonnative species. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents for the Endangered Species Act of 1973 Sec. 18. Annual cost analysis by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Sec. 19. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species. .

Summary: Saving America's Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act or the SAVES Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit a living nonnative species from being listed as a threatened or endangered species.
Preserving the Mo­tor­Cities Heritage Act

To extend the authorization for the MotorCities National Heritage Area in the State of Michigan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Mo­tor­Cities Heritage Act 2. Extension of motorcities national heritage area authorization The Automobile National Heritage Area Act ( Public Law 105–355 (1) in section 109, by striking September 30, 2021 September 30, 2036 (2) in section 110— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Annual appropriations; limitation on total appropriations (1) Annual appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated under this title not more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal year. (2) Limitation on total appropriations Not more than a total of $23,250,000 may be appropriated for the Heritage Area under this title. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by adding before the period , except that for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 the matching requirement shall be waived due to negative economic ramifications of the COVID–19 pandemic

Summary: Preserving the MotorCities Heritage Act This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make grants or furnish technical assistance for the MotorCities National Heritage Area in Michigan. The bill also increases the maximum amount of funding that may be appropriated for the heritage area. Finally, the bill waives, for FY2022-FY2023, the matching funds requirement for the heritage area.
Enhanced Protection from Unmanned Aircraft Attacks Act

To authorize certain Federal departments to enter into contracts to carry out existing authorities to protect United States facilities from unmanned aircraft. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhanced Protection from Unmanned Aircraft Attacks Act 2. Authority to enter into contracts to protect facilities from unmanned aircraft (a) Authority The following Federal departments are authorized to enter into contracts to carry out the following authorities: (1) The Department of Defense for the purpose of carrying out activities under section 130i of title 10, United States Code. (2) The Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of carrying out activities under section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124n (3) The Department of Justice for the purpose of carrying out activities under section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124n (4) The Department of Energy for the purpose of carrying out activities under section 4510 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2661 (b) Federal Acquisition Regulation Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the authority provided under subsection (a).

Summary: Enhanced Protection from Unmanned Aircraft Attacks Act This bill allows the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and Energy to contract with other entities in order to protect U.S. facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft. The Federal Acquisition Regulation must be updated accordingly within 180 days of the date of enactment of the bill.
A bill to require the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.

To require the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. 1. Designation of the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization The Secretary of State shall designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189

Summary: This bill requires the Department of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)
Keeping Renters Safe Act

To clarify that the Secretary of Health and Human Services has authority to implement a residential eviction moratorium under the quarantine authority vested by the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Renters Safe Act 2. Clarification HHS has authority for residential eviction moratoria Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Consistent with the standard described in subsection (a), regulations under this section may implement, maintain, or extend a residential eviction moratorium. . 3. COVID–19 eviction moratorium (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement a national residential eviction moratorium under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 42 U.S.C. 247d (b) Applicability The moratorium under subsection (a) shall— (1) be automatic, without requiring individuals to apply for coverage; and (2) apply to all residential eviction filings, hearings, judgments, and execution of judgments, except that the Secretary of Health and Human Services may establish moratorium exceptions necessary to protect the health and safety of others. (c) Period following public health emergency The moratorium under subsection (a) shall remain in effect at least 60 days after the conclusion of the public health emergency described in such subsection, including any extensions thereof.

Summary: Keeping Renters Safe Act This bill expressly authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to place a moratorium on residential evictions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The bill also requires HHS to implement a moratorium nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This moratorium must remain in effect for at least 60 days following the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Current law authorizes HHS to take measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. As part of the COVID-19 response, HHS delegated this authority to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which then issued (and extended) several orders banning residential evictions. Whether these orders exceed the CDC's statutory and constitutional authority has been the subject of multiple legal challenges; the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the most recent order on August 26, 2021.
Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021 2. Authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances Section 1888(e)(4)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(4)(G) (iv) Adjustment for unique circumstances The Secretary may provide for such adjustments as determined appropriate by the Secretary to take into account the unique circumstances of skilled nursing facilities located in Alaska or Hawaii. .

Summary: Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021 This bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adjust the federal per diem payment rate for Medicare skilled nursing facilities in Alaska or Hawaii to reflect the unique circumstances of such facilities.
COVID–19 Vaccine Dishonorable Discharge Prevention Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit certain adverse personnel actions taken against members of the Armed Forces based on declining the COVID–19 vaccine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Vaccine Dishonorable Discharge Prevention Act 2. Prohibition on adverse personnel actions taken against members of the Armed Forces based on declining COVID–19 vaccine (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense has announced a COVID–19 vaccine mandate will take effect for the Department of Defense. (2) Reports of adverse actions being taken, or threatened, by military leadership at all levels are antithetical to our fundamental American values. (3) Any discharge other than honorable denotes a dereliction of duty or a failure to serve the United States and its people to the best of the ability of an individual. (b) Prohibition Chapter 55 section 1107a 1107b. Prohibition on certain adverse personnel actions related to COVID–19 vaccine requirement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member of the armed forces subject to discharge on the basis of the member choosing not to receive the COVID–19 vaccine may only receive an honorable discharge. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1107a the following new item: 1107b. Prohibition on certain adverse personnel actions related to COVID–19 vaccine requirement. .

Summary: COVID-19 Vaccine Dishonorable Discharge Prevention Act This bill provides that a member of the Armed Forces who was discharged on the basis of choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine may only receive an honorable discharge.
No Harbor for Terror Act

To repeal the exception to sanctions with respect to the energy, shipping, and shipbuilding sectors of Iran relating to reconstruction assistance for Afghanistan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Harbor for Terror Act 2. Repeal of exception to sanctions with respect to energy, shipping, and shipbuilding sectors of Iran relating to Afghanistan reconstruction Subsection (f) of section 1244 of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 ( 22 U.S.C. 8803

Summary: No Harbor for Terror Act This bill repeals authority granted to the President to except Iran's energy, shipping, and shipbuilding sectors from sanctions in order to provide for reconstruction assistance or economic development in Afghanistan.
WELCOMED Act of 2021

To provide resettlement benefits for certain nationals of Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 WELCOMED Act of 2021 2. Resettlement benefits for Afghan entrants (a) Definition of Afghan entrant In this Act, the term Afghan entrant 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) (b) Resettlement support authorized Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an Afghan entrant shall be eligible for resettlement assistance (including services for unaccompanied refugee minors) and any other Federal public benefit (as defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1611(c) 8 U.S.C. 1157 (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Summary: Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.Specifically, this bill shall apply to a national of Afghanistan (or an individual with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who is temporarily paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit during the four-year period beginning on July 1, 2021.
Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act 2. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to fund research or publications relating to gender transition in individuals under the age of 18, including any observational studies that gather evidence on the provision of hormonal treatments or surgical procedures on minors, for the purpose of— (1) affirming a minor’s perception of his or her sex, if that perception is incongruent with such minor’s sex; or (2) affirming a minor’s asserted identity, if the asserted identity is incongruent with such minor’s sex. (b) Definition For purposes of this section, the term sex

Summary: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for research or publications concerning gender transitions in individuals under the age of 18.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Role of doctors of podiatric medicine in Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Clarification of role Section 7306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (6), by striking a Director of Podiatric Service, (B) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph: (11) A Podiatric Medical Director, who shall be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine and who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary for Health for the operation of the Podiatric Service. ; (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting podiatric medicine, doctors of medicine, (3) in subsection (c), by striking and (8) (8), and (11) (b) Clarification of pay grade Section 7404 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting , podiatrists, physicians (2) in subsection (b), in the first heading of the list following the colon, by striking PODIATRIST PODIATRIST (DPM)

Summary: This bill generally aligns the position of podiatrists with that of physicians for pay and grade purposes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Additionally, the bill replaces the Director of Podiatric Service position with a Podiatric Medical Director to be responsible for the operation of the podiatric service at the VHA. Such director must be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine.
NFIP Extension Act of 2021

To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NFIP Extension Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization of national flood insurance program (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) September 30, 2021 December 3, 2021 (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 September 30, 2021 December 3, 2021 September 22, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: NFIP Extension Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through December 3, 2021.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021 2. Subjecting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process (a) In general Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5497 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “ Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.— Budget and Financial Management.— (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated— (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking Budget and financial management.— In general.— (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the first sentence, by inserting direct victims (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) Treatment of excess amounts If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury. ; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated— (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Summary: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021 This bill changes the source of funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from Federal Reserve System transfers to annual appropriations. Under current law, the transfers from the Federal Reserve System permit the CFPB to be funded outside of the annual appropriations process.
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act 2. Increase in automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (a) In general Section 1967(a)(3)(A)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $400,000 $500,000 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the later of— (1) the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that— (A) the amount for which a member will be insured pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a) and the premiums for such amount are administratively and actuarially sound for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program under subchapter III of chapter 19 (B) the increase in such amount carried out pursuant to the amendment will not result in such programs operating at a loss. March 1, 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program. This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act

To include the State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program, to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act 2. Inclusion of State of Florida in Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program Section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Public Law 109–432 (7) Gulf producing State The term Gulf producing State . 3. Moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Public Law 109–432 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2032

Summary: Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act This bill revises the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program. Specifically, it expands the program to include Florida.Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program that shares the revenues from oil and gas leasing on the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf. Additionally, the bill extends to June 30, 2032, the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021

To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021 2. Funding for research by CDC on firearms safety or gun violence prevention There is authorized to be appropriated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027 for the purpose of conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention under the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201

Summary: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by extending the excise tax on coal. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021 2. Extension of black lung disability trust fund excise tax (a) In general Section 4121(e)(2)(A) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2031 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply on and after the first day of the first calendar month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021 This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. This tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.