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COST Act

To require recipients of Federal funds to disclose information relating to programs, projects, or activities carried out using the Federal funds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost Openness and Spending Transparency Act of 2021 COST Act 2. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds (a) In general Subchapter III of chapter 13 1356. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds (a) In general An individual or entity (including a State or local government and a recipient of a Federal research grant) carrying out a program, project, or activity that is, in whole or in part, carried out using Federal funds shall clearly state in any statement, press release, request for proposals, bid solicitation, or other document describing the program, project, or activity, other than a communication containing not more than 280 characters— (1) the percentage of the total costs of the program, project, or activity which will be financed with Federal funds; (2) the dollar amount of the Federal funds made available for the program, project, or activity; and (3) the percentage of the total costs of, and dollar amount for, the program, project, or activity that will be financed by nongovernmental sources. (b) Noncompliance If the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that an individual or entity is failing to comply with subsection (a), the Director may direct the head of each agency providing Federal funds to the individual or entity to withhold not more than 25 percent of the amount of Federal funds that would otherwise be provided to the individual or entity, until the date on which the individual or entity complies with subsection (a). . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for subchapter III of chapter 13 1356. Disclosure requirements for recipients of Federal funds. .

Summary: Cost Openness and Spending Transparency Act of 2021 or the COST Act This bill requires recipients of federal funds to disclose financing information relating to programs, projects, or activities carried out using such funds. Specifically, such a recipient (including a state or local government or a recipient of a federal research grant) must clearly state in any press release, request for proposals, bid solicitation, or other document describing the activity the amount and percentage of federal funding and the amount and percentage of nongovernmental funding. If the Office of Management and Budget determines that a recipient is failing to comply, it may direct each agency providing federal funds to withhold up to 25% of the funds until the recipient complies.
Expanding Access to Lending Options Act

To provide the National Credit Union Administration Board flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act 2. Powers of Federal credit unions Section 107(5) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757(5) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting or up to a term of 20 years as the Board may allow, in regulations 15 years (2) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking or will be the principal residence of a credit union member, and which is

Summary: Expanding Access to Lending Options Act This bill allows the National Credit Union Administration Board to increase the federal credit union loan maturity cap from 15 to 20 years. It also removes as a requirement for a mortgage from a credit union that a property must be a credit union member's principal residence.
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act 2. Above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards (a) In general The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f)) section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A) (b) Consumer protection violation defined Section 62 (f) Consumer protection violation defined For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term consumer protection violation (1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605 (3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 (4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 ( 12 U.S.C. 4901 (5) The Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1601 (6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1679 (7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 (8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 (9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 (10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693 (11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1701 (12) The Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2051 (13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2301 (14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3901 (15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law— (A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or (B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

Summary: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.
Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2021

To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2021 2. Exemption from certain disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: (i) Exemption from certain disclosure requirements The requirements of paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to any depository institution described in section 303(3)(A) that has total assets, as of the most recent full fiscal year of the institution, of $30,000,000 or less. ; and (2) by striking subsection (o). (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 104 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act ( Public Law 115–174

Summary: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2021 This bill expands requirements for public disclosures by depository institutions and credit unions regarding mortgages and home equity lines of credit. Specifically, institutions originating fewer than 500 mortgage loans or open-end lines of credit annually are no longer exempt from certain financial reporting.
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021 2. Modification of authorities on collective bargaining of employees of the Veterans Health Administration Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b).

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021 This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.
A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes.

To enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID–19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. 1. Eligibility exception for the drug discount program due to the COVID–19 public health emergency (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a hospital described in subsection (b) that, for an applicable calendar quarter, otherwise meets the requirements for being a covered entity under subparagraph (L), (M), or (O) of subsection (a)(4) of section 340B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b (b) Hospitals A hospital described in this subsection is— (1) an entity that, on the day before the first day of the COVID–19 public health emergency, was a covered entity described in subparagraph (L), (M), or (O) of subsection (a)(4) of section 340B of the Public Health Service Act participating in the drug discount program under such section; or (2) an entity that— (A) prior to the COVID–19 public health emergency, submitted an application for participation in such program as a covered entity described in subparagraph (L), (M), or (O) of section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act; (B) prior to or during such emergency, was approved for such participation; and (C) during such emergency, began participating in such program. (c) Applicable requirement for disproportionate share adjustment percentage The applicable requirement for the disproportionate share adjustment percentage described in this subsection is— (1) in the case of a hospital described in subsection (a) that otherwise meets the requirements under subparagraph (L) or (M) of section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act, the requirement under subparagraph (L)(ii) of such section; and (2) in the case of a hospital described in subsection (a) that otherwise meets the requirements under subparagraph (O) of such section 340B(a)(4), the requirement with respect to the disproportionate share adjustment percentage described in such subparagraph (O). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Applicable calendar quarter The term applicable calendar quarter 42 U.S.C. 256b (2) Covered entity The term covered entity 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4) (3) COVID–19 public health emergency The term COVID–19 public health emergency 42 U.S.C. 247d

Summary: This bill waives certain eligibility requirements for hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill waives the required minimum proportion of low-income patients served for hospitals that began participating in the program during or prior to the COVID-19 emergency.
Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021

To provide that certain rules and guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021 2. Providing that certain rules and guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury may not take any action to implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the rules and guidance described in subsection (b), and no such rules and guidance shall have any force or effect. (b) Rules and guidance The rules and guidance described in this subsection are the following: (1) The provisions in the final rule issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury on January 19, 2021, relating to Updates to State Innovation Waiver (Section 1332 Waiver) Implementing Regulations (2) The guidance issued by such Secretaries entitled State Relief and Empowerment Waivers

Summary: Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021 This bill nullifies specified guidance and final rule provisions pertaining to Section 1332 waivers (also known as State Innovation Waivers or State Relief and Empowerment Waivers) issued by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services. The provisions allow states to forego certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in order to implement experimental plans for health care coverage, as long as the resulting coverage meets certain statutory criteria. The provisions, which supersede earlier guidance from 2015, alter agency interpretation of how states may satisfy the statutory criteria for waiver approval. For example, the provisions (1) redefine acceptable coverage under such waivers to include short-term, limited-duration insurance and association health plans; (2) allow the comprehensiveness and affordability of coverage under such waivers to be assessed based on projected availability, rather than enrollment; and (3) allow the level of coverage to be assessed based on the effects over the entire course of the waiver, rather than per year.
Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021

To provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for members of the Armed Services in the event of the death of the child. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021 2. Continuation of paid parental leave upon death of child Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of section 701 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that the eligibility of primary and secondary caregivers for paid parental leave that has already been approved shall not terminate upon the death of the child for whom such leave is taken.

Summary: Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Defense to amend regulations to provide that approved parental leave shall not terminate upon the death of the child for whom the leave is taken.
A bill to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act.

To amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act. 1. Extension of authority for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Section 221 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 109–338 15 years 30 years

Summary: This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance to the Atchafalaya Trace Commission for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Louisiana for another 15-year period.
Firearms Safety Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a nonrefundable tax credit for the purchase of gun safes and gun safety courses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearms Safety Act 2. Nonrefundable tax credit for gun safes and gun safety courses (a) In general Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 25E. Firearm safety credit (a) Allowance of credit In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of— (1) the amount paid by the taxpayer for any gun safe that is placed into service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and (2) the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for a concealed carry firearms course or a firearm safety course which— (A) is taught by a firearms instructor certified by the State to teach such course, or (B) satisfies the training requirement, if any, for any license or permit related to a firearm (including a hunting license) which is issued under the authority of State law. (b) Limitations (1) In general The amount of the credit allowable to a taxpayer under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed— (A) for purposes of the credit allowable under paragraph (1) of such subsection, $100, and (B) for purposes of the credit allowable under paragraph (2) of such subsection, $100. (2) Gun safes No credit under subsection (a)(1) shall be allowed to any taxpayer if a credit has been allowed under such subsection to the taxpayer for any of the 10 preceding taxable years. (c) Prohibition on collection of information regarding firearms No taxpayer shall be required, as a condition of the credit allowed under this section, to provide any information with respect to any firearms owned by the taxpayer. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 25E. Firearm safety credit. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Firearms Safety Act This bill allows an individual taxpayer a new refundable tax credit for the sum of amounts paid for any gun safe and for a concealed carry firearms course or firearm safety course. The bill prohibits any requirement to provide information on firearms owned by the taxpayer.
RESPECT Act

To repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act RESPECT Act 2. Repeal of certain obsolete laws relating to Indians (1) Section 2080 of the Revised Statutes ( 25 U.S.C. 72 (2) Section 2100 of the Revised Statutes ( 25 U.S.C. 127 (3) Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1875 (18 Stat. 449, chapter 132; 25 U.S.C. 128 (4) The first section of the Act of March 3, 1875 (18 Stat. 424, chapter 132; 25 U.S.C. 129 Cheyennes and Arapahoes. ; that the Secretary of the Interior be authorized to withhold, from any tribe of Indians who may hold any captives other than Indians, any moneys due them from the United States until said captives shall be surrendered to the lawful authorities of the United States (5) Section 2087 of the Revised Statutes ( 25 U.S.C. 130 (6) Section 3 of the Act of March 3, 1875 (18 Stat. 449, chapter 132; 25 U.S.C. 137 (7) Section 2101 of the Revised Statutes ( 25 U.S.C. 138 (8) Section 7 of the Act of June 23, 1879 (21 Stat. 35, chapter 35; 25 U.S.C. 273 (9) The first section of the Act of March 3, 1893 (27 Stat. 612, chapter 209), is amended— (A) under the heading Miscellaneous Supports. 25 U.S.C. 283 (B) under the heading For Support of Schools. 25 U.S.C. 283 (10) Section 18 of the Act of June 30, 1913 (38 Stat. 96, chapter 4; 25 U.S.C. 285 (11) The Act of June 21, 1906 (34 Stat. 325, chapter 3504), is amended under the heading COMMISSIONER. I. General 25 U.S.C. 302 December 7, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act This act repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.
EQUAL Act

To eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act EQUAL Act 2. Elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base (a) Controlled substances act The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 801 (1) Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(A) ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(A) (2) Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(B) ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(B) (b) Controlled substances import and export act The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 951 (1) Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(1) ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b)(1) (2) Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(2) ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b)(2) (c) Applicability to pending and past cases (1) Pending cases This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any sentence imposed after the date of enactment of this Act, regardless of when the offense was committed. (2) Past cases In the case of a defendant who, before the date of enactment of this Act, was convicted or sentenced for a Federal offense involving cocaine base, the sentencing court may, on motion of the defendant, the Bureau of Prisons, the attorney for the Government, or on its own motion, impose a reduced sentence after considering the factors set forth in section 3553(a) of title 18, United States Code.

Summary: Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act or the EQUAL Act This bill eliminates the federal sentencing disparity between drug offenses involving crack cocaine and powder cocaine. Currently, different threshold quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine (e.g., 28 grams of crack cocaine and 500 grams of powder cocaine) trigger the same statutory criminal penalties. This bill eliminates the lower quantity thresholds for crack cocaine offenses. Under the bill, the same threshold quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine trigger the same statutory criminal penalties. The change applies to future cases and cases pending on the date of enactment. With respect to past cases, the bill authorizes resentencing of a defendant who was convicted or sentenced for a crack cocaine offense before the date of enactment.