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HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve grants awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for comprehensive service programs to serve homeless veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services for our Veterans Act of 2021 HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021 2. Adjustments of grants awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for comprehensive service programs to serve homeless veterans (a) Elimination of matching requirement (1) In general Section 2011(c) of title 38, United States Codes, is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (2) Applicability The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any grant awarded under section 2011 of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Determination of amount of grant On or after the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine the maximum amount of a grant under section 2011 of title 38, United States Code, which shall be not less than 70 percent of the estimated cost of the project concerned. (4) Sunset Section 4201(b)(2) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–315 38 U.S.C. 2011 (A) by striking Subsection (c)(2) (A) In general Subsection (c)(2) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Sunset Subparagraph (A) shall cease to be effective on the date of the enactment of the HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021 . (b) Elimination of property disposition requirements (1) In general A recipient of a grant awarded under section 2011 of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act for a project described in subsection (b)(1) of such section shall not be subject to any property disposition requirements relating to the grant under subsection (c) or (f) of section 61.67 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, section 200.311(c) of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. (2) Sunset Section 4201(b)(6) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–315 38 U.S.C. 2011 (A) by striking During (A) In general During ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Sunset Subparagraph (A) shall cease to be effective on the date of the enactment of the HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021 .

Summary: Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services for our Veterans Act of 2021 or the HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021 This bill removes certain funding limitations on grants that assist eligible entities in establishing or modifying programs to furnish outreach, rehabilitative services, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.
Health Freedom for All Act

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID–19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Freedom for All Act 2. Prohibition on certain emergency tem­po­rary standards (a) In general Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657(c) (4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID–19 vaccine or undergo COVID–19 testing. . (b) Application The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657(c)

Summary: Health Freedom for All Act This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing.
Cancel the Coin Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the face value of coins. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cancel the Coin Act 2. Limitation on face value of coins Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (k)— (A) by inserting having such nominal, or face, values as the Secretary may determine but not in any case exceeding $200 platinum coins (B) by striking denominations, (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (bb) Limitation on face value The Secretary may not mint or issue any coin having a nominal, or face, value exceeding $200. .

Summary: Cancel the Coin Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from minting or issuing any coin, including platinum bullion coins and proof platinum coins, having a nominal or face value exceeding $200.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act

To designate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday and replace the term Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples' Day 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act 2. Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a legal public holiday Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Columbus Day and inserting the following: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the second Monday in October. . 3. Term Columbus Day Any reference to Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Summary: Indigenous Peoples' Day Act This bill designates Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday in lieu of Columbus Day.
Banking Privacy Act of 2021

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from implementing new information reporting requirements relating to inflows or outflows from individual and business bank and financial accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banking Privacy Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on new reporting requirements The Secretary of the Treasury may not implement any new information reporting requirements on inflows or outflows of deposits or withdrawals in individual and business banking and other financial accounts.

Summary: Banking Privacy Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from implementing any new information reporting requirements for individuals or businesses regarding inflows or outflows of deposits or withdrawals regarding banking and other financial accounts.
Protecting the Integrity of our Biomedical Research Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require disclosure of participation in foreign talent programs as a condition of receipt of Federal extramural biomedical research. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Integrity of our Biomedical Research Act of 2021 2. Foreign talent programs The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require disclosure of participation in foreign talent programs, including the provision of copies of all grants, contracts, or other agreements related to such programs, and other supporting documentation related to such programs, as a condition of receipt of Federal extramural biomedical research funding awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: Protecting the Integrity of our Biomedical Research Act of 2021 This bill requires, as a condition of receiving extramural biomedical research funding through the Department of Health and Human Services, that researchers disclose their participation in foreign talent programs. In general, foreign talent programs are programs in which foreign states attempt to acquire U.S. scientific research or technology through recruitment programs that target scientists, engineers, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.
To clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to rules issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and to amend such Act to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes.

To clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to rules issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and to amend such Act to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes. 1. Applicability of Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq. 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq. 2. Prohibition on certain emergency temporary standards Section 6(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655(c) (4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer receive a vaccine. .

Summary: This bill places certain restrictions on employer-based vaccination requirements. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard that requires employers to ensure their employees receive a vaccine. In addition, the bill expressly applies the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to occupational health and safety rules issued by Labor. Currently, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means.
Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021 2. Special immigrant visas for certain Fulbright Scholars Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien (A) In general An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien— (i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and (ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in— (I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1) (II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(2) (III) the International Visitors Leadership Program pursuant to section 112(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3) (IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2452 22 U.S.C. 2460 (B) Spouse or child (i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. (C) Numerical limitations A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3). .

Summary: Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021 This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs. Specifically, a citizen or national of Afghanistan (and any accompanying spouse or child of such an individual) may be eligible for a special immigrant visa if the individual was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in a qualifying educational or cultural exchange program administered by the Department of State, including the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.
Informing VETS Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly promote programs under chapter 31 of such title. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Informing Veterans on Education for Transitioning Servicemembers Act Informing VETS Act 2. Information campaign regarding Veteran Readiness and Employment Program Section 3116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) The Secretary shall regularly promote programs under this chapter by— (1) sending a letter to each veteran entitled to such a program that explain educational benefits of such programs; and (2) providing a side-by-side comparison of benefits between such programs and educational assistance under chapter 33 of this title— (A) with each letter under paragraph (1); and (B) on a publicly accessible website of the Department. .

Summary: Informing Veterans on Education for Transitioning Servicemembers Act or the Informing VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to regularly promote the Veteran Readiness and Employment program by (1) sending a letter to each veteran entitled to the program that explains the educational benefits of the program, and (2) providing in each letter and online a side-by-side comparison of benefits between the program and Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance.
HEALTH Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall lead all Federal public health and medical response to emergencies and disasters declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Emergencies Are Literally Tenets of HHS Act of 2021 HEALTH Act of 2021 2. Lead agency for Federal public health and medical response to public health emergencies Section 2801 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300hh (1) in subsection (a), by inserting after shall lead all Federal public health and medical response to public health emergencies and incidents (including emergencies and disasters declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act) (2) in subsection (b), by inserting after shall assume operational control of emergency public health and medical response assets, as necessary, in the event of a public health emergency or in the event of an emergency or disaster declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 3. Deployment by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of National Strategic Stockpile Section 319F–2(a)(3)(F) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)(3)(F)) is amended by striking as required by in consultation with 4. Authority and responsibilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the Strategic National Stockpile The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A) of section 503(b)(2) ( 6 U.S.C. 313(b)(2) , in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, lead (2) in subparagraph (D) of section 504(a)(3) ( 6 U.S.C. 314(a)(3) requiring , at the direction of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, assisting in

Summary: Health Emergencies Are Literally Tenets of HHS Act of 2021 or the HEALTH Act of 2021 This bill expands the authorities and responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to federal responses to public health and other emergencies and the Strategic National Stockpile. Specifically, the bill expands the responsibility of HHS to lead federal public health and medical responses to expressly include national disasters or emergencies declared under presidential authorities. Additionally, the bill provides authority for HHS to deploy the Strategic National Stockpile in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), rather than as required by DHS.
Emmett Till Antilynching Act

To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emmett Till Antilynching Act 2. Lynching; other conspiracies Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Lynching; other conspiracies Whoever conspires to commit any offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3), shall— (A) if death results from the offense, be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both; or (B) in any other case, be subject to the same penalties as the penalties prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the conspiracy. . February 25, 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: Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2021

To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a premise plumbing research laboratory, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2021 2. Premise plumbing research (a) Premise plumbing defined In this Act, the term premise plumbing (b) Research Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Energy, shall— (1) establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; (2) conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by Federal entities; and (3) appoint one or more officers or employees of the Institute to liaise with non-Federal entities conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. (c) Quadrennial reports Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every 4 years thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made by the Institute regarding— (1) the status of the laboratory described in subsection (b)(1), including any staff designated to work in such laboratory; (2) all projects of the Institute related to premise plumbing, including completed projects, projects in progress, and projects planned for the future; (3) updates to data relevant to premise plumbing system structure, design, and construction; and (4) any progress of private organizations in updating premise plumbing standards. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards and Technology such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Summary: NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2021 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, to establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and appoint one or more officers or employees of NIST to liaise with nonfederal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. The bill defines premise plumbing as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment; and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.
RURAL Broadband Mapping Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide a transitional option to permit States to submit their own mapping data to use for any broadband-related funding program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reviewing and Updating Regional And Local Broadband Mapping Act RURAL Broadband Mapping Act 2. Transitional map option for the Form 477 process Section 802(b)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 642(b)(6) (C) Transitional State map option (i) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Commission shall accept the submission of broadband mapping data from a State to use for any application for funding with respect to the deployment of broadband internet access service in such State where such application requires the use of Form 477 data, if the Commission determines the data from the State is superior than the broadband mapping data used by the Commission. (ii) Termination The requirement under clause (i) shall terminate on the day on which the Commission determines that the Commission has created all maps required by subsection (c). .

Summary: Reviewing and Updating Regional And Local Broadband Mapping Act or the RURAL Broadband Mapping Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to temporarily accept broadband mapping data from a state to use in applications for funding with respect to the deployment of broadband internet access service in the state if the state data is superior to the data used by the FCC. This requirement applies until the FCC has completed certain broadband maps that are required under current law.