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Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2021

To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to treat the District of Columbia the same as a State for purposes of such Acts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2021 2. Treatment of District of Columbia under Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (a) Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669 (1) in section 2, by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (11) as paragraphs (7) through (12), and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) the term State ; and (2) in section 4— (A) by amending paragraph (1) of subsection (d) to read as follows: (1) The Secretary of the Interior shall apportion from the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account a sum equal to not more than one-fourth of 1 percent thereof to each of Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. ; and (B) in subsection (e)(5), by striking the District of Columbia, (b) Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 777 (1) in section 2— (A) by striking and (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term State ; and (2) in section 12— (A) by striking the Mayor of the District of Columbia, (B) by striking the District of Columbia, (C) by striking for the District of Columbia one-third of 1 per centum,

Summary: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2021 This bill treats the District of Columbia as a state with respect to receiving federal funds for management and restoration of approved wildlife projects and for fish restoration and management projects.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII to strengthen ambulance services furnished under part B of the Medicare program. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Title I—Protect Access to High-Quality Ambulance Care Sec. 101. Protecting patient access to ground ambulance services. Title II—Protect Access to Ground Ambulance Services in Rural America Sec. 201. Protecting access to ambulance services in rural and low population density areas. I Protect Access to High-Quality Ambulance Care 101. Protecting patient access to ground ambulance services Section 1834(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(l) (1) in paragraph (12)(A), by striking 2023 2028 (2) in paragraph (13)(A), by striking 2023 2028 II Protect Access to Ground Ambulance Services in Rural America 201. Protecting access to ambulance services in rural and low population density areas Section 1834(l)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(l)(12) (C) Exception for rural and qualified rural areas The Secretary shall deem an area designated as a rural or qualified rural area under this paragraph that would otherwise no longer receive such designation to retain its previous designated status if there are 1,000 or fewer individuals per square mile in the area. (D) Right to appeal rural areas and qualified rural areas The Secretary shall establish an administrative appeals process to allow ambulance services providers and suppliers to seek reconsideration of a change in a ZIP code’s status as a rural or qualified rural area during the first 12 months after the Secretary finalizes a change in the designation made under this paragraph. .

Summary: Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021 This bill modifies Medicare payment of ground ambulance services in rural areas. Specifically, the bill extends the specialized rate increase for such services for an additional five years (until January 1, 2028). The bill also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to (1) allow an area that has 1,000 or fewer individuals per square mile to retain its status as a rural area even if it would otherwise no longer qualify, and (2) establish an appeals process for providers to seek reconsideration of a change in an area's status.
Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act 2. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or 33 33, or 35 (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking and 33 33, and 35 (b) Conforming amendments Section 3679(e) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or 33 , 33, or 35 (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking or 33 33, or 35 (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or 33 33, or 35 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022.

Summary: Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to clarify that the definition of a debt collector includes, in all cases, a person in a business the principal purpose of which is the enforcement of security interests. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act 2. Enforcement of security interests Section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692a(6) For the purpose of section 808(6), such term also includes any person who uses any instrumentality of interstate commerce or the mails in any business the principal purpose of which is the enforcement of security interests.

Summary: Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act This bill applies requirements for debt collectors to businesses engaged in nonjudicial foreclosures (i.e., the enforcement of security interests). These requirements include debt verification and prohibitions on the means of debt collection.
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as the "H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as the H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse

Summary: This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as the H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Triple A Study Act

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act Triple A Study Act 2. Appropriate coverage of assistive technologies (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including— (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of certain data As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities.

Summary: Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act or the Triple A Study Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study issues related to health insurance and other coverage for assistive technologies, such as prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, for those who experience amputations or live with a limb difference. In conducting this study, the GAO must include comparisons of claims and other data from Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and commercial health insurers.
More Help for Seniors Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 2. Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program Section 1860D–14(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114(a) (1) in the header, by striking individuals line certain individuals (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking the header and inserting Individuals with certain low incomes (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 150 percent) 135 percent (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking the header and inserting Other low-income individuals (B) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 150 percent) below 135 percent (ii) by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 200 percent) at 150 percent (4) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 200 percent) 150 percent

Summary: More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include armor-piercing, concealable weapons within the definition of firearm 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 2. Armor-piercing, concealable weapons (a) In general Section 5845(a) and (8) ; (8) an armor-piercing, concealable weapon; and (9) (b) Armor-Piercing, concealable weapon Section 5845 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (n) Armor-Piercing, concealable weapon The term armor-piercing, concealable weapon (1) .450 Bushmaster. (2) 5.56mm (including the 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington). (3) 7.62mm (including the 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, .30 carbine, 7.62x33mm, or .300 AAC Blackout). (4) .50 BMG. (5) 5.7x28mm. (6) Any other round determined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to be capable of, when fired by such weapon or device, penetrating the standard body armor worn by law enforcement officers. . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (36) The term armor-piercing, concealable weapon 26 U.S.C. 5845(n) . (2) Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(4), by striking or short-barreled rifle, short-barreled rifle, or armor-piercing, concealable weapon, (B) in subsection (b)(4) by striking or short-barreled rifle, short-barreled rifle, or armor-piercing, concealable weapon, (3) Section 924(c)(1)(B)(i) is amended by inserting armor-piercing, concealable weapon, short-barreled shotgun, (d) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Application to possession on date of enactment Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any person on the date of the enactment of this Act possessing a device described in section 5845(a)(8) 3. Use of National Firearms Act taxes Part I of subchapter B of chapter 53 5849. Use of taxes To carry out the purposes of this chapter and to supplement appropriations otherwise made available for such purposes, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives may spend the amounts collected under subchapter A for fiscal years 2021 and thereafter. .

Summary: Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 This bill includes armor-piercing, concealable weapons in the definition of firearm under the National Firearms Act.
To designate certain future interstates and high priority corridors in Kentucky, and for other purposes.

To designate certain future interstates and high priority corridors in Kentucky, and for other purposes. 1. Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (a) Designation as high priority corridor Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by adding at the end the following: (92) The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway from the interchange with Interstate 65 in Barren County, Kentucky, east to the interchange with U.S. Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky. . (b) Designation as future interstate Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by striking and subsection (c)(91) subsection (c)(91), and subsection (c)(92) (c) Numbering of Parkway Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by adding at the end the following: The route referred to in subsection (c)(92) is designated as Interstate Route I–365. (d) Operation of vehicles Section 127(l)(3)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking clauses (i) through (iv) clauses (i) through (v) (2) by adding at the end the following: (v) The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (to be designated as a spur of Interstate Route 65) from the interchange with Interstate 65 in Barren County, Kentucky, east to the interchange with U.S. Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky. .

Summary: This bill designates the Louie B. Nunn (Cumberland) Expressway from the interchange with the Interstate 65 in Barren County, Kentucky, east to the interchange with U.S. Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, (2) a segment of the Interstate System where vehicles are subject to a weight limitation, and (3) Interstate Route I-365.
Economic Impact of Tolling Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Economic Impact of Tolling Act 2. Restriction on implementation of congestion pricing program The Secretary of Transportation may not implement, or authorize the implementation of, a congestion pricing program for any toll road, bridge, or tunnel until the date on which an economic impact analysis is completed and such analysis is made available to the public.

Summary: Economic Impact of Tolling Act This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program for any toll road, bridge, or tunnel until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public.
Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act

To increase the availability of menstrual products in certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act 2. Menstrual products in public buildings (a) Requirement Each appropriate authority shall ensure that menstrual products are stocked in, and available free of charge in, each covered restroom in each covered public building under the jurisdiction of such authority. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate authority The term appropriate authority (2) Covered public building The term covered public building (3) Covered restroom The term covered restroom (4) Menstrual products The term menstrual products

Summary: Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act This bill requires federal agencies to ensure that menstrual products are stocked in, and made available free of charge in, restrooms (except for those for use by men) in public buildings that are open to the public, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the U.S. Capitol and its associated buildings.
Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021

To amend title 23, United States Code, to expand eligibility for the surface transportation block grant program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021 2. Surface transportation block grant program Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: (16) Roads in rural areas that primarily serve to transport agricultural products from a farm or ranch to a marketplace. ; and (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in the heading by striking 5,000 50,000 (B) in paragraph (1) by striking subsection (d)(1)(A)(ii) clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (d)(1)(A) for each fiscal year may be obligated on roads functionally classified as rural minor collectors or local roads or on critical rural freight corridors designated under section 167(e).

Summary: Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for the surface transportation block grant program to include (1) projects for the construction of roads in rural areas that primarily serve to transport agricultural products from a farm or ranch to a marketplace, and (2) special allocations of apportioned funds under the program to areas with a population of less than 50,000.
Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021

To amend title 49, United States Code, to include affordable housing incentives in certain capital investment grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021 2. Affordable housing incentives in capital investment grants Section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (g)— (A) in paragraph (2)(B)— (i) in clause (i) by striking ; and (ii) in clause (ii) by striking the period and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) allow a weighting of up to five percentage points greater to the criteria relating to economic development under subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) or (e)(2)(A)(iv), as applicable, and up to five percentage points lesser to the lowest scoring criteria under either such subsection, if the applicant demonstrates substantial effort to preserve or encourage affordable housing near the project by— (I) providing documentation of policies that allow for the approval of multi-family housing, single room occupancy units, and accessory dwelling units without a discretionary review process; (II) providing local capital sources for transit-oriented development; or (III) other methods, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ; (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (C) by striking and (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) in the case of a warrant that applies to the criteria relating to economic development under subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) or (e)(2)(A)(iv), the applicant that requests the use of such warrant has completed and submitted a housing feasibility assessment; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (8) Definition In this subsection, the term housing feasibility assessment ; and (2) in subsection (l)(4)— (A) in subparagraph (B) by striking ; or (B) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) from grant proceeds distributed under section 103 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5303 42 U.S.C. 3141 (i) such proceeds are used in conjunction with the planning or development of affordable housing; and (ii) such affordable housing is located within one-half of a mile of a new defined station. .

Summary: Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements for the fixed guideway capital investment grant program. Specifically, the bill revises how the Department of Transportation evaluates and rates fixed guideway capital projects under the program to include affordable housing incentives.