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Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission 15 U.S.C. 46 (b) Report Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with such recommendations for legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a). December 17, 2021 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on scams targeting travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021 2. Modification of employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting (a) Repeal of suspension of exclusion for qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement Section 132(f) (b) Commuting fringe includes bikeshare (1) In general Clause (i) of section 132(f)(5)(F) of such Code is amended by striking a bicycle bikeshare, a bicycle, and bicycle improvements, repair, and storage, if the employee regularly uses such bikeshare or bicycle for travel between the employee’s residence and place of employment or mass transit facility that connects an employee to their place of employment. (2) Bikeshare Section 132(f)(5)(F) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (iv) Bikeshare The term bikeshare . (c) Low-Speed electric bicycles Section 132(f)(5)(F) of such Code, as amended by subsection (b)(2), is amended by adding at the end the following: (v) Low-speed electric bicycles The term bicycle . (d) Modification relating to bicycle commuting month Clause (iii) of section 132(f)(5)(F) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (iii) Qualified bicycle commuting month The term qualified bicycle commuting month . (e) Limitation on exclusion (1) In general Subparagraph (C) of section 132(f)(2) of such Code is amended by striking applicable annual limitation applicable monthly limitation (2) Applicable monthly limitation defined Clause (ii) of section 132(f)(5)(F) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (ii) Applicable monthly limitation The term applicable monthly limitation . (3) Aggregate limitation Subparagraph (B) of section 132(f)(2) of such Code is amended by inserting and the applicable monthly limitation in the case of any qualified bicycle commuting benefit (f) No constructive receipt Paragraph (4) of section 132(f) of such Code is amended by striking (other than a qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement) (g) Conforming amendments Paragraphs (1)(D), (2)(C), and (5)(F) of section 132(f) of such Code are each amended by striking reimbursement benefit (h) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions relating to the tax exclusion for employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting. Specifically, the bill (1) repeals the suspension (for the period between 2018 and the end of 2025) of the exclusion, (2) includes bikeshare (a bicycle rental operation providing for pick up and drop off) and low-speed electric bicycle within the definition of bicycle for purposes of the exclusion, and (3) modifies the limitation on the exclusion to provide for a specified monthly limitation amount (i.e., 30% of the parking fringe benefit amount).
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 1. Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) the COVID–19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; and (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the Sanitation Deficiency System will— (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Sanitation Deficiency System The term Sanitation Deficiency System 25 U.S.C. 1632(g) (2) Secretary The term Secretary (c) Additional funding for sanitation facilities (1) In general The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service— (A) through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (B) pursuant to section 7 of the Act of August 5, 1954 (68 Stat. 674, chapter 658; 73 Stat. 267; 42 U.S.C. 2004a (C) pursuant to section 302 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1632 (2) Priority for funding In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities in accordance with the Sanitation Deficiency System. (d) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended. (2) Additional support Of the funds appropriated under paragraph (1), $350,000,000 shall be for additional staffing support to carry out this section. (3) Requirement Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award additional FY2022 funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.
Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act 2. Protecting Indian Tribes from unfair or deceptive acts or practices (a) FTC report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and after consultation with Indian Tribes, the Commission shall make publicly available on the website of the Commission and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, including— (1) a description of the types of unfair or deceptive acts or practices identified by the Commission as being targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes; (2) a description of the consumer education activities of the Commission with respect to such acts or practices; (3) a description of the efforts of the Commission to collaborate with Indian Tribes to prevent such acts or practices or to pursue persons using such acts or practices; (4) a summary of the enforcement actions taken by the Commission related to such acts or practices; and (5) any recommendations for legislation to prevent such acts or practices. (b) Increasing awareness of unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 6 months after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes. (c) Commission defined In this section, the term Commission

Summary: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

To prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act 2. Restriction on the expenditure for Federal funds in Gaza (a) In general No United States Government funds may be obligated or expended in the territory of Gaza until after the President certifies to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (1) a member of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any other organization designated by the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) controlled or influenced by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any such foreign terrorist organization. (b) United Nations entities No United States Government funds may be obligated or expended in the territory of Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (a) that such entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.

Summary: Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.
FEED Act

To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve State and local plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need, to waive certain matching fund requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act FEED Act 2. State and local plans for meal delivery (a) In general During the period following the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191(b) 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Requirements To be eligible to provide food services set forth in this subsection, a State, local, or Indian tribal government shall establish a network to coordinate food distribution and delivery that includes a detailed plan to— (1) establish contracts with small and mid-sized restaurants and non-profits, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to prepare healthy meals for people in need; and (2) partner with non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to purchase directly from food producers and farmers. (c) Waiver of matching requirements During the period referred to in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall waive the matching requirements in sections 403(b) and 503(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b(b)

Summary: FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act or the FEED Act This bill authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve state, local, and Indian tribal government plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need. Specifically, during the period following the President's emergency declaration of March 13, 2020, and under any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it, FEMA may approve plans from state, local, and Indian tribal governments that (1) establish contracts with small and mid-sized restaurants and nonprofits, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens, to prepare healthy meals for people in need; and (2) provide for partnerships with nonprofit organizations to purchase directly from food producers and farmers. FEMA shall waive federal matching requirements under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act during such period.
A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. 1. Authority reaffirmed (a) Reaffirmation Section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5129 Indian Reorganization Act (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking The term Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction any federally recognized Indian tribe (2) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: In this Act, the terms Indian tribe tribe (b) Effective Date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 Indian Reorganization Act

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act was enacted in 1934.
Freedom To Fly Act

To prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from asking passengers on domestic flights for information regarding vaccinations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom To Fly Act 2. Prohibition on requesting vaccination information from passengers on domestic flights (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not prescribe or implement any regulation or policy that would allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to request information relating to vaccinations from any passenger traveling on a flight between States or territories or possessions of the United States. (b) Rule of construction Subsection (a) does not limit the authority of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue guidance or prescribe regulations relating to public health.

Summary: Freedom to Fly Act This bill prohibits regulations or policies that allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to ask passengers flying domestically about vaccinations.
FALSE Act

To require the removal of Federal employees who engage in certain actions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Actors Lying Should be Eliminated Act FALSE Act 2. Removal of certain Federal employees (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Becomes final The term becomes final (A) that— (i) there is a final agency action; and (ii) (I) the time for seeking judicial review of the final agency action has lapsed and judicial review has not been sought; or (II) judicial review of the final agency action was sought and final judgment has been entered upholding the agency action; or (B) that final judgment has been entered in a civil or criminal action. (2) Civil service The term civil service (3) Covered employee The term covered employee (4) Employee The term employee (5) Sustained complaint The term sustained complaint (A) The employee violated section 1001 of title 18, United States Code. (B) The employee knowingly and willfully— (i) violated section 1301(a) of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) caused such section 1301(a) to be violated. (C) The employee knowingly and willfully entered inaccurate data into the website established under section 2(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 (b) Removal required Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of an agency, office, or other entity employing a covered employee shall, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, remove the covered employee.

Summary: Federal Actors Lying Should be Eliminated Act or the FALSE Act This bill requires the removal of federal employees who knowingly and willfully make false statements to the government, misappropriate funds, or enter inaccurate information into the government's public spending website (USAspending.gov).
Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021

To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $266,200,000. (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $110,600,000. (3) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000. (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000. (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to exceed $367,300,000. (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).

Summary: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2021. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.