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FASTER Act of 2021

To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 FASTER Act of 2021 2. Food allergy safety (a) In general Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1) and soybeans soybeans, and sesame (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. 3. Report to Congress (a) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary (1) descriptions of ongoing Federal activities related to— (A) the surveillance and collection of data on the prevalence of food allergies and severity of allergic reactions for specific food or food ingredients, including the identification of any gaps in such activities; (B) the development of effective food allergy diagnostics; (C) the prevention of the onset of food allergies; (D) the reduction of risks related to living with food allergies; and (E) the development of new therapeutics to prevent, treat, cure, and manage food allergies; and (2) specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including— (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current collection methods, including support for research that includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to validate survey data and the investigation of the use of identified biomarkers and tests in national surveys; (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and data collection activities related to food allergies and specific food allergens; and (C) recommendations for the development and implementation of a regulatory process and framework that would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based modification of the definition of major food allergen 21 U.S.C. 321(qq) (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a major food allergen (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) Publication The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021 This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.
Iran Nuclear Verification Act

To limit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iran Nuclear Verification Act 2. Limitation on United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States may not become a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or to any other agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran until the President certifies to Congress that nuclear inspectors of the United Nations— (1) are allowed full access to all of Iran’s nuclear facilities; and (2) have completed their comprehensive report relating to Iran’s nuclear facilities. (b) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action defined In this section, the term Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Summary: Iran Nuclear Verification Act This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or any other agreement with Iran that relates to Iran's nuclear program until the President makes certain certifications. The JCPOA is an agreement, signed by Iran and several other world powers (including the United States), that places restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for certain sanctions relief. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018. The United States may not become a party to any such agreement until the President certifies to Congress that United Nations nuclear inspectors are allowed full access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities, and that they have completed their comprehensive report relating to those facilities.
District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act 2. Permitting District of Columbia to establish rate of pay of Chief Financial Officer of District of Columbia Section 424(b)(2)(E) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.24b(b)(5), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: (E) Pay The Chief Financial Officer shall be paid at the greater of— (i) a rate such that the total amount of compensation paid during any calendar year is equal to the limit on total pay which is applicable during such year under section 5307 of title 5, United States Code, to an employee described in section 5307(d) of such title; or (ii) a rate established in law by the District of Columbia, except that any rate established under this clause which is applicable to any individual serving as the Chief Financial Officer shall not be reduced during any period of such individual’s service as the Chief Financial Officer. . October 1 (legislative day, September 30), 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: District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act This bill revises the pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia to establish it at the greater of (1) the current rate; or (2) a rate established by the District, except that any rate established by this bill shall not be reduced during the officer's tenure.
For the relief of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado.

For the relief of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado. 1. Permanent resident status for Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Recession of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Summary: Provides for the relief of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado.
Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021

To provide for the hiring of 200 additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and investigators to enforce gun laws. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) On average, more than 100,000 people in the United States are shot in murders, assaults, and other crimes and more than 32,000 people die from gun violence annually, including 2,677 children under 18 years of age. (2) Many of these crimes were committed by people who never should have been able to purchase a gun. (3) Each year hundreds of law enforcement officers lose their lives to gun violence, having been shot to death while protecting their communities. (4) Millions of guns are sold every year in no questions asked 3. Additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and investigators The Attorney General may hire 200 individuals to serve as agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in addition to any individuals so serving as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Educational Flexibility for Families Act

To require elementary schools and secondary schools to provide an option for safe, in-person attendance during school years 2020–2021 and 2021–2022. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educational Flexibility for Families Act 2. Requirement for safe, in-person attendance option (a) In general Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no amounts are authorized to be appropriated for school years 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 to any elementary school or secondary school, or any local educational agency or State educational agency that serves an elementary school or secondary school, that does not provide an option for students to attend classes, safely and in-person, at the school during such school year. (b) Definitions The terms elementary school secondary school local educational agency State educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Educational Flexibility for Families Act This bill requires elementary and secondary schools, in order to receive additional appropriations for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, to provide an option for students to attend in-person classes during these school years. The requirement also applies to state and local educational agencies that serve elementary or secondary schools.
Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act 2. Mapping broadband connectivity and maternal health outcomes (a) Incorporation of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity data Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall incorporate publicly available data on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, including for not less than 1 year postpartum, into the Mapping Broadband Health in America platform of the Commission. (b) Consultation with CDC The Federal Communications Commission shall consult with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity data that should be incorporated under subsection (a). March 31, 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: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool. This is an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels. The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021

To reauthorize the authority of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization of Merit Systems Protection Board Section 8(a)(1) of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 ( 5 U.S.C. 5509 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 3. Authorization of Federal employee surveys for merit systems studies Section 1204(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking (3) In carrying (3)(A) In carrying (2) adding at the end the following: (B) The Office of Personnel Management and other agencies shall— (i) provide assistance to the Board to facilitate the conduct by the Board of surveys of employees; and (ii) upon request, unless otherwise prohibited by law, provide to the Board records and information concerning applicants for Federal employment. . 4. Whistleblower training for MSPB administrative judges Section 7701(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) (A) The Board may hear any case appealed to it or may refer the case to an administrative law judge appointed under section 3105 or other employee of the Board designated by the Board to hear such cases, except that any case involving— (i) a removal from the service shall be heard by the Board, an employee experienced in hearing appeals, or an administrative law judge; and (ii) an alleged prohibited personnel practice in violation of section 2302(b)(8), section 2302(b)(9)(A)(i), (B), (C), or (D), or section 2302(b)(13) shall be heard by the Board or an administrative law judge or other employee of the Board designated by the Board to hear such cases who has successfully completed training regarding protections afforded by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989. (B) The Board, administrative law judge, or other employee (as the case may be) shall make a decision after receipt of the written representations of the parties to the appeal and after opportunity for a hearing under subsection (a)(1) of this section. A copy of the decision shall be furnished to each party to the appeal and to the Office of Personnel Management. .

Summary: Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2026 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law.
To adjust the boundary of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

To adjust the boundary of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Section 6001(a)(4)(A) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( Public Law 116–9 In addition, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area shall include the area depicted as Rio Vista/Expansion Area Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary Expansion

Summary: This bill adjusts the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California to include the area identified as the Rio Vista/Expansion Area on the map entitled Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary Expansion and dated February 2021.
CHROME Act

To prohibit the reentry of the United States into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action unless the President makes certain certifications relating to Iran, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act CHROME Act 2. Prohibition on reentry into the JCPOA The President may not take any action relating to the re-entry of the United States into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States (including all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), unless the President certifies to Congress each of the following: (1) No waiver or suspension of a sanction waived or suspended pursuant to such re-entry will operate to the benefit, directly or indirectly, of any organization or any member of an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) No waiver or suspension of a sanction waived or suspended pursuant to such re-entry will operate to the benefit, directly or indirectly, of any individual or entity of the Government of Iran that has engaged in the gross violation of human rights, such as the commission of torture, the killing of peaceful protestors, or the persecution of homosexual persons.

Summary: Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act or the CHROME Act This bill prohibits the President from taking any action relating to the reentry of the United States into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) unless the President makes specified certifications. The JCPOA is an agreement, signed by Iran and several other world powers (including the United States), that places restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for certain sanctions relief. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018. The bill prohibits the President from taking action to rejoin the JCPOA unless the President certifies to Congress that no sanctions waived or suspended pursuant to that reentry will operate to the benefit of (1) a designated foreign terrorist organization or its members, or (2) any individual or entity of the Iranian government that has engaged in gross violations of human rights.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. 1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor during Battle of the Bulge (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for the acts of valor during World War II described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of Valor Described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of James Megellas on January 28, 1945, in Herresbach, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge when, as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division, he led a surprise and devastating attack on a much larger advancing enemy force, killing and capturing a large number and causing others to flee, single-handedly destroying an attacking German Mark V tank with two hand-held grenades, and then leading his men in clearing and seizing Herresbach.

Summary: This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Safe RIDE Act of 2021

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on motor vehicle recalls, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021 Safe RIDE Act of 2021 2. Study on open recalls Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) conduct a study to determine— (A) the number of passenger motor vehicles in each State that— (i) are used— (I) as taxicabs; or (II) by transportation network companies for similar for-hire purposes; and (ii) have 1 or more open recalls; and (B) the reasons why vehicle owners do not have repairs performed for vehicles subject to open recalls; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1), including any recommendations for increasing the rate of repair for vehicles subject to open recalls. 3. Study on recall notices Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall— (1) conduct a study to determine the ways in which vehicle recall notices could— (A) more effectively reach vehicle owners; (B) be made easier for all consumers to understand; and (C) incentivize vehicle owners to complete the repairs described in the recall notices; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict the authority of the Secretary including under section 30111 of title 49, United States Code or to meet the requirements enacted in Public Law 112–141 Public Law 114–94

Summary: Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021 or the Safe RIDE Act of 2021 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study motor vehicle recalls and the reasons why vehicle owners do not have repairs performed for vehicles subject to such recalls. It also directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to study how vehicle recall notices can (1) more effectively reach vehicle owners, (2) be made easier for consumers to understand, and (3) incentivize vehicle owners to complete the repairs described in such notices.