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Military Education and Values Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance prohibiting race-based education and training in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Education and Values Act 2. Guidance required Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance that— (1) prohibits, within the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces, the use of any education or training methodology that promotes or causes a racial divide or lack of equality; (2) reiterates that members of the Armed Forces from all races will be treated equally; and (3) updates members of the Armed Forces on the core tenets of the United States military. 3. Report on race-based education and training (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the status of critical race-theory and other race-based training and education methodologies in the Armed Forces. (b) Elements The report under subsection (a) shall— (1) include an explanation of whether, and to what extent, critical race theory and other race-based training and education methodologies are used in the Armed Forces; and (2) for each instance in which such an education or training methodology is used— (A) describe where and how such methodology is used; (B) identify any units that received education or training based on such methodology and the locations at which such education or training occurred; and (C) indicate whether any member of the Armed Forces was punished for expressing disagreement with such education or training methodology.

Summary: Military Education and Values Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue guidance prohibiting the use of any education or training methodology within DOD and the Armed Forces that promotes or causes a racial divide or lack of equality. Such guidance must also reiterate that members of the Armed Forces of all races will be treated equally and update service members on the core tenets of the U.S. military. DOD must report on the status of critical race-theory and other race-based training education methodologies in the Armed Forces.
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 (b) Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID–19. 2. National Health Service Corps; participation of physical therapists in loan repayment program (a) Mission of corps; definition of primary health services Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D) or mental health, mental health, or physical therapy, (b) Loan repayment program Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting physical therapists, dentists, (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking , or be certified ; be certified (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting physical therapy, mental health, (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting physical therapy, dentistry, (3) by adding at the end the following: (i) Eligibility To participate in other programs Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible. .

Summary: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.
Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act

To require the advice and consent to ratification of the Paris Agreement by the United States Senate before any action may be taken to carry out the goals of the Paris Agreement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act 2. Treaty obligations No action may be taken to carry out the goals of the Paris Agreement, including any action, agenda, agreement, platform, or plan, unless the Senate first adopts a resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the Paris Agreement. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to advance the Paris Agreement Notwithstanding any other provision of law and section 2, no funds are authorized to be appropriated, obligated, or expended to take any action to advance the Paris Agreement. 4. Paris Agreement defined In this Act, the term Paris Agreement

Summary: Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act This bill prohibits taking any action to carry out the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—commonly known as the Paris Agreement—unless the Senate first ratifies the agreement. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds to advance the agreement.
Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Covered business The term covered business 15 U.S.C. 632 (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. 3. Forgivable loan program for covered businesses (a) In general The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall— (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border— (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan amount The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from— (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009

Summary: Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain small businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible small businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border directly resulted in a reduction in gross receipts or restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.
No Vax Pass Act of 2021

To prohibit the use of any COVID–19 relief funds by a State or political subdivision thereof to develop or implement a vaccine passport system, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Vax Pass Act of 2021 2. Prohibition against using COVID–19 relief funds To develop or implement a vaccine passport system (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than the exception in subsection (b)), no COVID–19 relief funds may be used by a State or political subdivision thereof to develop or implement, or support the development or implementation of, a system for providers of items or services (other than health care items and services) to verify the COVID–19 vaccination status of individuals receiving such items or services. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not preclude a State educational agency, local educational agency, institution of higher education, secondary school, or elementary school from using COVID–19 relief funds for developing or implementing, or supporting the development or implementation of, a system described in subsection (a) with respect to their students and staff, so long as the agency or school does not impose any condition relative to COVID–19 vaccines that is stricter than the corresponding condition imposed by the agency or school relative to other vaccines. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term COVID–19 relief funds (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 (C) The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 (E) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (F) Any other Federal statute that makes available funding specifically to address COVID–19. (2) The terms elementary school local educational agency secondary school State educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801 (3) The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (4) The term State

Summary: No Vax Pass Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits states and localities from expending COVID-19 relief funds on systems (other than in health care contexts) that verify an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. However, the bill provides an exception for state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, secondary schools, and elementary schools. These entities may implement a system to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of students and staff provided that requirements for COVID-19 vaccines are no stricter than requirements for any other vaccine.
Servicemember Safety and Security Improvement Act of 2021

To improve the safety and security of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Safety and Security Improvement Act of 2021 2. Measures to improve the safety and security of members of the Armed Forces (a) Comprehensive review of missing persons reporting The Secretary of Defense shall instruct the Secretary of each military department to undertake a comprehensive review of the department’s policies and procedures for reporting members of the Armed Forces absent without leave, on unauthorized absence, or missing. (b) Review of installation-Level procedures The head of each military installation command shall— (1) direct each military installation under its command to review its policies and procedures for carrying out the reporting activities described under subsection (a); and (2) update such installation-level policies and procedures with a view towards force protection, enhanced security for members of the Armed Forces living on base, and prioritizing reporting at the earliest reasonable time to local law enforcement at all levels, and Federal law enforcement field offices with overlapping jurisdiction with that installation, when a member is determined to be missing. (c) Installation-Specific reporting protocols (1) In general The commander of each military installation shall establish a protocol for sharing information with local and Federal law enforcement agencies about members of the Armed Forces that are absent without leave, on unauthorized absence, or missing. The protocol shall provide, by memorandum of understanding or otherwise, for the commander to immediately notify all local and Federal law enforcement agencies with jurisdictions in the immediate area of the military installation when the status of a member assigned to such installation has been changed to absent without leave, on unauthorized absence, or missing. (2) Reporting to military installation command The commander of each military installation shall submit the protocol established pursuant to paragraph (1) to the relevant military installation command.

Summary: Servicemember Safety and Security Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense to instruct each military department to review its policies and procedures for reporting members of the Armed Forces who are absent without leave, on unauthorized absence, or missing. Military installations must update the policies and procedures related to absent or missing service members with a focus on force protection, enhanced security for members living on base, and prioritizing the reporting of missing service members to local and federal law enforcement at the earliest reasonable time. The commander of each military installation must establish a protocol for sharing information with local and federal law enforcement agencies about service members who are absent without leave, on unauthorized absence, or missing. Each military installation must submit the established protocol to the relevant installation command.
Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 2. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees (a) In general Whoever knowingly— (1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, (2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or (3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person’s term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). (b) Punishment A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: (1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. (2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. (3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both. .

Summary: Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees. Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.
Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act

To require a report on easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border to essential and non-essential travel, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act 2. Report on easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border to essential and non-essential travel (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on considerations relating to easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border to essential and non-essential travel, including information relating to any correspondence or communications between the Department of Homeland Security and— (1) the Department of State; (2) any other Federal department or agency; and (3) counterparts of the Government of Canada. (b) Additional matters The report required under subsection (a) shall also include information relating to— (1) the report required pursuant to the January 21, 2021, Executive Order on Promoting COVID–19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel (2) the Department of Homeland Security’s deliberations and input regarding easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border, including relating to— (A) establishment of a bilateral plan for restoring travel between the United States and Canada; (B) consideration of a family travel exemption for the United States similar to what has been implemented in Canada; (C) policies for property owners to travel to Canada; (D) ensuring reasonable transit for United States citizens and Canadian citizens through United States-Canada boundary waters; and (E) unilaterally so easing or reopening such border. (c) Exception This section shall not apply if before the date specified in subsection (a) the United States-Canada border is reopened and functioning in the same manner and to the same extent as such border was open prior to the COVID–19 pandemic.

Summary: Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report on considerations relating to easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border to essential and nonessential travel.
BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 2. Better utilizing infrastructure for lasting development of veterans businesses (a) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 (2) Veteran The term veteran (3) Veteran owned small business concern The term veteran owned small business concern small business concern owned and controlled by veterans (b) Amounts for veteran owned small business concerns Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 chapter 53 (c) Uniform criteria The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary— (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program.

Summary: Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 or the BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 This bill requires a specified percentage of certain Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses.
David Dorn Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the maximum term of imprisonment for rioting, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the David Dorn Act of 2021 2. Increased penalties for rioting Section 2101(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking Shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both Shall be fined under this title, but in no event less than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both

Summary: David Dorn Act of 2021 This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot). Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.