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Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2021

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to pre-agreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2021 MATCH Act of 2021 2. Emergency watershed program Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 (c) Pre-Agreement costs (1) Sponsor For purposes of this subsection, the term sponsor 25 U.S.C. 450b (2) Pre-agreement project costs Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section; and (B) develop a procedure, including appropriate deadlines, to be implemented at the State level, through which a sponsor may request, for a specified natural disaster, additional emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section. (3) Agreement contribution If the Secretary and the sponsor enter into an agreement pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall consider any applicable pre-agreement costs incurred by a sponsor for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures identified pursuant to paragraph (2) as meeting part of the sponsor’s contribution towards the project costs. (4) Assumption of risk Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with a sponsor, and a sponsor undertaking emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section shall assume the risk of incurring any costs of undertaking such measures. .

Summary: Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2021 or the MATCH Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to (1) identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a state, local government, or Indian tribe prior to entering into an agreement with USDA under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program; and (2) develop procedures, including appropriate deadlines, to be implemented at the state level, through which such entities may request and incur the cost for additional emergency watershed protection measures. USDA must consider any applicable pre-agreement costs incurred by a state, local government, or Indian tribe for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures as meeting part of its contribution towards the project costs.
Selective Service Repeal Act

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act, and thereby terminate the registration requirements of such Act and eliminate civilian local boards, civilian appeal boards, and similar local agencies of the Selective Service System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Selective Service Repeal Act 2. Repeal of Military Selective Service Act (a) Repeal The Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 (b) Transfers in connection with repeal Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4) (c) Effect on existing sanctions (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not be denied a right, privilege, benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that the person failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 (2) A State, political subdivision of a State, or political authority of two or more States may not enact or enforce a law, regulation, or other provision having the force and effect of law to penalize or deny any privilege or benefit to a person who failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 State (3) Failing to present oneself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 (d) Conscientious objectors Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to undermine or diminish the rights of conscientious objectors under laws and regulations of the United States.

Summary: Selective Service Repeal Act This bill repeals the requirement for males between the ages of 18 and 26 to register with the Selective Service. The bill also specifies that an individual shall not be penalized for prior failure to register with the Selective Service.
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

To require the publication of the name of any person pardoned by the President, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 2. Publication of pardons Not later than 3 days after the date on which the President grants any reprieve or pardon for an offence against the United States, the Attorney General shall publish in the Federal Register and on the official website of the President the following: (1) The name of the person. (2) The date on which the reprieve or pardon was issued. (3) The full text of the reprieve or pardon.

Summary: Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public. Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.
KIDS Success Act

To assess the impact of school closures due to COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kids In-Person Determines School Success Act KIDS Success Act 2. Reports and assessment on impact of school closures due to COVID–19 (a) LEA information collection Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each local educational agency that received funds under section 2001 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 (1) With respect to each unopened school in the jurisdiction of such agency— (A) an explanation of the reasons such school has not opened for full-time, in-person learning in accordance with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control titled Operational Strategy for K–12 Schools through Phased Prevention (B) the expected date on which students are expected to return to such school for full-time, in-person learning. (2) The total amount of Federal COVID–19 relief funds received by the local educational agency in the preceding 12 months. (3) Such other information as the Secretary of Education may require. (b) Assessment and report (1) Assessment Using the information received from local educational agencies under subsection (a) and other available research and information, the Secretary of Education shall conduct an assessment of the effects of school closures due to COVID–19, including— (A) the long-term effects of extended e-learning and hybrid learning on students; (B) the effect of such closures on student absenteeism and disciplinary changes; and (C) any other effects the Secretary determines to be relevant. (2) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term unopened school (2) The terms elementary school local educational agency secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Kids In-Person Determines School Success Act or the KIDS Success Act This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA) that received federal COVID-19 relief funds to, within 60 days, submit a report to the Department of Education (ED). The bill also requires ED to assess the impact of school closures due to COVID-19. Specifically, the LEA must report on each elementary or secondary school that did not reopen for full-time, in-person learning as of April 5, 2021. The report must include the reasons why the school did not reopen in accordance with specified guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the expected date for return to full-time, in-person learning. In addition, the report must include the total amount of federal COVID-19 relief funds received by the LEA. Upon receiving the information from LEAs, ED must assess and report on the effects of school closures due to COVID-19. The assessment must include (1) the long-term effects of extended e-learning and hybrid learning on students, and (2) the effect of closures on student absenteeism and disciplinary changes.
To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 1. Oversight of American Rescue Plan activities (a) Special Inspector General Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3) (1) by striking shall also shall also— (2) by striking have the duties (A) have the duties ; (3) by striking (5 U.S.C. App.). (5 U.S.C. App.); and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles). . (b) Congressional Oversight Commission Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. . (c) Testimony Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9060(c) (1) by striking The Secretary The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, (2) by striking Department of the Treasury Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and (3) by striking this Act this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)

Summary: This bill provides for increased oversight of American Rescue Plan activities relating to housing and small business. The Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (which is within the Department of the Treasury) shall conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of such activities undertaken by Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Oversight Commission shall conduct oversight of implementation of such activities by Treasury and HUD. HUD and other specified entities must testify on a quarterly basis before specified congressional committees regarding such activities.
Food Recovery Transportation Act

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Recovery Transportation Act 2. Food waste recovery transportation grants (a) Authority To provide assistance (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with— (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible entity To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall— (1) have experience in the area of— (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner defined In this section, the term gleaner 7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2) (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

Summary: Food Recovery Transportation Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to award grants to public food service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities for activities related to food recovery.
Protecting Flores Agreement Act

To prohibit Federal funds from being used to violate the terms of the Flores settlement agreement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Flores Agreement Act 2. Flores settlement agreement No Federal funds may be used to violate the terms of the stipulated settlement agreement filed on January 17, 1997, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Flores v. Reno, CV 85–4544–RJK (commonly known as the Flores settlement agreement

Summary: Protecting Flores Agreement Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to violate a 1997 agreement, which is commonly known as the Flores settlement agreement and imposes requirements related to the treatment of detained alien minors.
Small Business Lending Fairness Act

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Fairness Act 2. Obligor transactions (a) In general Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Unfair credit practices (a) In general In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 (b) Exemption The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602 (ff) The term debt (1) regardless of whether such obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; (2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and (3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured. . (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1640 creditor person (3) The table of sections in chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Unfair credit practices. .

Summary: Small Business Lending Fairness Act This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2021

To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2021 2. Comptroller General review Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening.

Summary: Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2021 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to review implementation of requirements regarding screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of baby formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice on airlines. Specifically, the review must consider whether the TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice; evaluate the need for the TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening; assess whether the TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies; evaluate the TSA's communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening; evaluate the TSA's policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products; and make recommendations for improving the TSA's overall screening practices relating to such screening.
TRUST in Elections Act

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the disclosure of tax returns of candidates for the office of President or Vice President, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Returns Unveiled to Secure Transparency in Elections Act TRUST in Elections Act 2. Disclosure of tax returns of candidates for the office of President and Vice President (a) In general Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) (1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individual’s return of Federal income tax for the previous 10 taxable years. (2) The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may issue regulations authorizing the redaction of personal information as the Director deems necessary to prevent identity theft or physical danger from disclosure of tax returns required under paragraph (1). (3) Not later than 30 days after the date that any tax returns are submitted by an individual pursuant to paragraph (1), the Director shall publish such tax returns on the public Internet website of the Office. . (b) Disclosure permitted Section 6103(i) (9) Disclosure of tax returns under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may publically disclose returns described in section 102(j) 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j) . (c) Application The amendment made by— (1) subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) subsection (b) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tax Returns Unveiled to Secure Transparency in Elections Act or the TRUST in Elections Act This bill requires any candidate for President or Vice President to report their last 10 years of federal income tax returns to the Office of Government Ethics, which the office shall publish on its public website after making the necessary redactions to prevent identity theft or physical danger.
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 1. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 50 U.S.C. 1541 June 8, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021

To exclude from gross income $10,200 in wages or net earnings of certain taxpayers for taxable year 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021 2. Certain income not includible in gross income (a) Special exclusion from gross income for 2020 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any taxable year beginning in 2020, if the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for such taxable year is less than $150,000 (determined without regard to this subsection), the gross income of such taxpayer shall not include so much of the wages (determined under section 3401(a) of such Code) or net earnings from self-employment (as defined in section 1402(a) of such Code) of the taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, of each spouse) as does not exceed $10,200. (b) Denial of double benefit The amount of the exclusion allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of the exclusion allowed under section 85(c)

Summary: Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021 This bill excludes from the gross income of taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is less than $150,000 up to $10,200 of wages and self employment income earned in taxable years beginning in 2020.
FDA Modernization Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow manufacturers and sponsors of a drug to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a drug, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDA Modernization Act of 2021 2. Animal testing alternatives Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 (1) in subsection (b)(5)(B)(i)(II), by striking animal nonclinical tests or studies (2) in subsection (i)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking (including tests on animals) (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking animal or human studies nonclinical tests or studies (3) after subsection (y), by inserting the following: (z) Nonclinical test or study defined For purposes of this section, the term nonclinical test or study (1) Cell-based assays. (2) Organ chips and microphysiological systems. (3) Sophisticated computer modeling. (4) Other human biology-based test methods. (5) Animal tests. .

Summary: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 This bill allows an applicant for market approval for a new drug to use methods other than animal testing to establish the drug's safety and effectiveness. Under this bill, these alternative methods may include cell-based assays, organ chips and microphysiological systems, sophisticated computer modeling, and other human biology-based test methods.