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No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

To prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that have partnerships with schools or other organizations funded by North Korea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, also known as Chongryon, is an affiliated organization with the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, also known as North Korea. (2) Chongryon has a long history of assisting the North Korean Government, including operating a ferry that was suspected to have smuggled materials for the country’s illegal weapons programs. (3) Due to these actions, Chongryon is under surveillance from Japanese law enforcement agencies. (4) Chongryon and its members run numerous organizations and companies, including banks and educational institutions in various cities across Japan. (5) Chongryon operates over 100 educational institutions, including Korea University, located in Kodaira, Tokyo. (6) Korea University received funding directly from the North Korean government every year since 1957, including over 132.4 million yen in 2002. 3. Prohibition on availability of funds for certain institutions Section 105 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( Public Law 87–256 22 U.S.C. 2455 (h) (1) No covered funds may be awarded to an institution of higher education that has an agreement in effect with an institution of higher education or other organization funded directly by the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea. (2) In this subsection: (A) The term covered funds (i) under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. (ii) for the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program referred to in section 112. (B) The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002 .

Summary: No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving certain federal education funds if the IHE has an agreement in effect with an IHE or other organization that is directly funded by the North Korean government.
Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H–2B workers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021 2. Inclusion of certain workers in exemption from numerical limitations on H–2B workers Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 ( Public Law 108–287 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) .

Summary: Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021 This bill establishes that nonimmigrant H-2B visas (temporary nonagricultural workers) issued for landscaping or grounds keeping workers shall not count against the annual cap on such visas. The bill also eliminates an existing statutory exemption to the H-2B annual cap for visas for fish roe processing workers.
Clean Energy Production Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include fuel cells using electromechanical processes for purposes of the energy tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Production Parity Act 2. Including fuel cells using electromechanical processes for purposes of the energy tax credit (a) In general Section 48(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by inserting or electromechanical electrochemical (B) by inserting (1 kilowatts in the case of a fuel cell power plant with a linear generator assembly) 0.5 kilowatt (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting , or linear generator assembly, a fuel cell stack assembly (B) by inserting or electromechanical electrochemical (b) Linear generator assembly Section 48(c)(1) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E) and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: (D) Linear generator assembly The term linear generator assembly . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Clean Energy Production Parity Act This bill modifies the tax credit for investments in energy property to make qualified fuel cell property (certain fuel cell power plants) that uses an electromechanical process or includes a linear generator assembly eligible for the credit.
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently include certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under such title, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act 2. Permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(F) (1) in clause (i), by inserting the HCPCS codes specified in clause (iii), , and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Specified HCPCS code For purposes of clause (i), beginning April 1, 2021, an HCPCS code specified in this clause is— (I) 90875, 96125, 96170, 96171, 97151, 97152, 97153, 97154, 97155, 97156, 97157, and 97158; and (II) 96127, 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137, 96138, 96139, and 96158. With respect to telehealth services identified by HCPCS codes in subclause (II), the Secretary shall waive the requirements of paragraph (1) and section 410.78(a)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), relating to the use of interactive telecommunications systems to furnish telehealth services, to the extent such provisions require the use of video technology, to allow for the furnishing of evaluation and management services, behavioral health counseling and educational services, and other services determined appropriate by the Secretary by a qualified provider using audio-only technology, as determined by the Secretary based on whether it is clinically appropriate to furnish such services using audio-only technology and whether an in-person initial visit is required prior to the furnishing of such service using such technology. .

Summary: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act This bill permanently allows for Medicare coverage of certain mental health services that are provided through telehealth, including audio-only services for certain categories of services (e.g., screenings and evaluations) in accordance with standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Open for Business Act

To end the emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open for Business Act 2. Ending the extension of federal pandemic unemployment compensation Section 2104 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023 (1) in subsection (b)(3)(A), by striking September 6, 2021 the earlier of September 6, 2021 or the date of enactment of the Open for Business Act (2) in subsection (e)(2), by striking September 6, 2021 the earlier of September 6, 2021 or the date of enactment of the Open for Business Act 3. Effect Nothing in this Act shall be construed to expand or extend existing or future Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.

Summary: Open for Business Act This bill eliminates federal pandemic unemployment compensation. Under current law, this supplementary compensation is available to claimants in participating states until September 6, 2021.
Justice for Exonerees Act

To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Exonerees Act 2. Penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment Section 2513 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking $50,000 $70,000 (2) by adding at the end the following: (f) The amount of damages awarded under subsection (e) shall be adjusted for inflation annually, based on the Consumer Price Index. .

Summary: Justice for Exonerees Act This bill increases the maximum amount of damages that an individual who was unjustly convicted and incarcerated may be awarded and requires that this amount be adjusted annually for inflation.
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021

To amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to eliminate the applicability of such Act to the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021 2. Elimination of applicability of Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the District of Columbia Paragraph (2) of section 5 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000bb–2(2) the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico

Summary: District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021 This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to the District of Columbia government.
Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on actions taken by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to address social determinants of health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021 2. Report on actions taken by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to address social determinants of health Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on actions taken by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary (1) An analysis of how any data collection undertaken by the Secretary in furtherance of such actions complies with Federal and State privacy laws and regulations. (2) A description of any coordination undertaken by the Secretary with other relevant Federal agencies and State and local authorities as part of such actions. (3) An identification of any potential for duplication of such actions or other barriers to such actions. (4) Recommendations on how to foster private-public partnerships, as well as how best to leverage private sector efforts, to address social determinants of health. November 30, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services to address social determinants of health, including how data collection about social determinants of health complies with relevant privacy laws. Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income, educational attainment, and place of residence.
To repeal a restriction on the use of funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporate political activity.

To repeal a restriction on the use of funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporate political activity. 1. Repeal Section 631 of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (division E of Public Law 116–260

Summary: This bill repeals the prohibition on the use of certain funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement a rule, regulation, or order to require the disclosure of political contributions, contributions to tax exempt organizations, or dues paid to trade associations.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 800 6th Street in Paso Robles, California, as the "Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 800 6th Street in Paso Robles, California, as the Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building 1. Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 800 6th Street in Paso Robles, California, shall be known and designated as the Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 800 6th Street in Paso Robles, California, as the "Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., Post Office Building."
Open RAN Outreach Act

To provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding the benefits of Open RAN networks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open RAN Outreach Act 2. Outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks (a) In general The Assistant Secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers— (1) to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures; and (2) regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program established under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Assistant Secretary The term Assistant Secretary (2) Open network architecture The term open network architecture (3) Open RAN network The term Open RAN network Amend the title so as to read: A bill to provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes. October 19, 2021 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Open RAN Outreach Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers to raise awareness of the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network. The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program.
Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act

To ensure that pre-apprenticeship programs are considered when planning health professions opportunity grant career pathway demonstration projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act 2. Pre-apprenticeship programs required to be considered in planning health professions opportunity grant career pathway demonstration projects Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g (c) Pre-Apprenticeship programs required To be considered in planning demonstration projects An application for a grant for a demonstration project under this section shall include a certification by the applicant that the development of the project included consideration of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (also known as the National Apprenticeship Act . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act This bill requires an application for a grant for demonstration projects to address health professions workforce needs to include a certification by the applicant that the development of the project included consideration of certain apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models.
Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act

To direct the head of each agency to repeal at least two rules before adopting a proposed rule, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act 2. Repeal of regulations required before the adoption of a proposed rule (a) In general Prior to, or at the time of, the promulgation of any major rule, the head of an agency shall repeal not less than 2 rules under the jurisdiction of that agency to offset the costs of the major rule. (b) Incremental cost allowance The head of an agency may not issue a rule that exceeds the total cost of the rules identified for repeal unless required by law or approved in writing by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (c) Exceptions This section shall not apply to any rule related to the following: (1) The Armed Forces. (2) National security. (3) The foreign affairs function of the United States. (4) Any major rule related to agency organization, procedure, practice, management, or personnel. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Director The term Director (3) Major rule The term major rule (4) Rule The term rule

Summary: Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act This bill generally requires agencies to repeal at least two rules before promulgating a major rule (i.e., a rule with a significant economic impact, cost to consumers, or adverse effects on competition). Further, unless required by law, an agency may not issue a rule that exceeds the total cost of the rules to be repealed without approval by the Office of Management and Budget. These requirements do not apply to major rules related to agency procedures, the Armed Forces, national security, or foreign affairs.
Dillon’s Law

To amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Dillon’s Law 2. Preference for States that allow trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b (o) Preference for States that allow trained individuals To carry and administer epinephrine (1) Preference The Secretary, in making grants under this section, shall give preference to any State that— (A) permits a trained individual to administer epinephrine to any individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (B) provides to the Secretary the certification described in paragraph (2). (2) Civil liability protection law The certification described in this paragraph is a certification made by the attorney general of the State that the State— (A) has a civil liability protection law; (B) has reviewed such law to determine the application of such law with regard to a trained individual who may administer epinephrine to another individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (C) has concluded that such law provides adequate civil liability protection applicable to such a trained individual. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection creates a cause of action or in any other way increases or diminishes the liability of any person under any other law. (4) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term civil liability protection law (B) The term trained individual (i) who has received training in the administration of epinephrine; and (ii) whose training in the administration of epinephrine meets appropriate medical standards and has been approved by the State. .

Summary: Dillon's Law This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to give preference when awarding certain grants for preventive health service programs to states that allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine and provide civil liability protections related to that administration.
Opioid Treatment Providers Act

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act 2. Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A) or a community-based organization , a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2)) 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Opioid Treatment Providers Act This bill makes opioid treatment programs eligible to receive grants for demonstration projects that provide low-income individuals with education and training in health care occupations.
American Cybersecurity Literacy Act

To establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the United States has a national security and economic interest in promoting cybersecurity literacy amongst the general public. 3. Establishment of cybersecurity literacy campaign (a) In general The Assistant Secretary shall develop and conduct a cybersecurity literacy campaign (which shall be available in multiple languages and formats, if practicable) to increase the knowledge and awareness of the American people of best practices to reduce cybersecurity risks. (b) Campaign To reduce cybersecurity risks, the Assistant Secretary shall— (1) educate the American people on how to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks and cybersecurity risks, including by— (A) instructing the American people on how to identify— (i) phishing emails and messages; and (ii) secure websites; (B) instructing the American people about the benefits of changing default passwords on hardware and software technology; (C) encouraging the use of cybersecurity tools, including— (i) multi-factor authentication; (ii) complex passwords; (iii) anti-virus software; (iv) patching and updating software and applications; and (v) virtual private networks; (D) identifying the devices that could pose possible cybersecurity risks, including— (i) personal computers; (ii) smartphones; (iii) tablets; (iv) Wi-Fi routers; (v) smart home appliances; (vi) webcams; (vii) internet-connected monitors; and (viii) any other device that can be connected to the internet, including mobile devices other than smartphones and tablets; (E) encouraging Americans to— (i) regularly review mobile application permissions; (ii) decline privilege requests from mobile applications that are unnecessary; (iii) download applications only from trusted vendors or sources; and (iv) consider a product’s life cycle and the developer or manufacturer’s commitment to providing security updates during a connected device’s expected period of use; and (F) identifying the potential cybersecurity risks of using publicly available Wi-Fi networks and the methods a user may utilize to limit such risks; and (2) encourage the American people to use resources to help mitigate the cybersecurity risks identified in this subsection. (c) Assistant Secretary defined In this section, the term Assistant Secretary October 26, 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: American Cybersecurity Literacy Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop and conduct a cybersecurity literacy campaign to increase knowledge and awareness of best practices to reduce cybersecurity risks.