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POLAR Response Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a definition of disaster-related emergency 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Our Law Enforcement with Adequate Resources for a Response Act POLAR Response Act 2. Definition of disaster-related emergency under Department of Defense excess personal property program (a) Definition of disaster-Related emergency Subsection (g) of section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Controlled property Definitions (2) by striking In this section, In this section: (3) by redesignating the text beginning with the term document. (4) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by striking the term The term (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The term disaster-related emergency 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. . (b) Inclusion of polar vortex in definition of major disaster Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) , polar vortex mudslide

Summary: Providing Our Law Enforcement with Adequate Resources for a Response Act or the POLAR Response Act This bill includes a polar vortex as a major disaster for which a declaration of a state of emergency can be made and provides a definition for a disaster-related emergency for purposes of the Department of Defense (DOD) excess personal property program (therefore authorizing DOD to transfer certain personal property for a polar vortex emergency).
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021 2. Improvements to the assignment of beneficiaries under the Medicare shared savings program Section 1899(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395jjj(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) in the case of performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, primary care services provided under this title by an ACO professional described in subsection (h)(1)(B). .

Summary: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021 This bill establishes additional requirements for assigning Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare shared savings program. Under current law, the program enables ACOs to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. The bill requires the basis for assignment to reflect beneficiaries' utilization of not only primary care services provided by ACO physicians, but also those provided by other ACO practitioners—specifically, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists.
Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the polar bear population is currently at 20,000 to 25,000 bears, up from as low as 5,000 to 10,000 bears in the 1950s and 1960s. (2) A 2002 United States Geological Survey of wildlife in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain noted that the polar bear populations may now be near historic highs (3) A permit fee for importing polar bears will invigorate the public-private funding partnership for the United States-Russian Polar Bear Conservation Fund. (4) TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, has stated both that the global population of Polar Bears is not small and the species’ area of distribution is not restricted, [t]rade does not appear to be a significant threat to the species. (5) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)/Species Survival Commission (SSC) Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG), has stated that further trade restrictions on the polar bear are unlikely to confer a conservation benefit, and could have a negative impact on socioeconomic systems as well as domestic and international partnerships (6) The International Union for Conservation of Nature has found that hunting is a form of wildlife use that, when well-managed, may assist in furthering conservation objectives by creating the revenue and economic incentives for the management and conservation of the target species and its habitat, as well as supporting local livelihoods 3. Permits for importation of polar bear trophies The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 is amended— (1) in section 101(a)(3)(B) ( 16 U.S.C. 1371(a)(3)(B) or under section 104(c)(5) of this title paragraph (5) of this subsection (2) in section 102(b)(3) ( 16 U.S.C. 1372(b)(3) , except that this paragraph does not prohibit the importation of polar bear parts under a permit issued under section 104(c)(5) of this title

Summary: Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act This bill allows the importation of polar bear parts taken legally in sport hunts in Canada.
To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the "James D. Todd United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.

To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the James D. Todd United States Courthouse 1. Designation The building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the James D. Todd United States Courthouse 2. References With respect to the period in which the building referred to in section 1 is utilized as a United States courthouse, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the James D. Todd United States Courthouse

Summary: This bill designates the building utilized as a U.S. courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the James D. Todd United States Courthouse.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in French Camp, California, as the "Richard A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic".

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in French Camp, California, as the Richard A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Sgt. Richard A. Pittman was born on May 26, 1945, in French Camp, California. (2) Sgt. Pittman enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1965. (3) On July 24, 1966, Sgt. Pittman’s unit was moving along a trail near the demilitarized zone in the Republic of Vietnam when the marines ahead of them came under attack. (4) Upon hearing the attack, Sgt. Pittman took a machine gun and several belts of ammunition and rushed to aid his comrades. As he moved towards the attacked marines, Sgt. Pittman came under heavy fire from two automatic weapons, which he was able to destroy. (5) When Sgt. Pittman learned there were additional wounded marines further along the trail, he endured enemy mortar and gunfire to get to them. As he reached them, he faced an attack by 30 to 40 enemy fighters. (6) Sgt. Pittman used a combination of machine-gun fire, an enemy submachine gun, a pistol from a fallen comrade, and a grenade to cause the enemy force to withdraw. Due to his courageous actions that day, many of his wounded comrades were saved. (7) In recognition of his bravery that day, Sgt. Pittman was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson on May 14, 1968. 2. Designation of Robert A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in French Camp, California, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Robert A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic (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 Robert A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic

Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in French Camp, California, as the Robert A. Pittman Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. 1. District of Columbia treated as empowerment zone (a) In general Section 1391(b)(2) There shall be treated as an empowerment zone designated under this section so much of the District of Columbia as would result in the largest area within such District meeting the eligibility requirements for designation under section 1391. Deemed treatment under the preceding sentence shall not be taken into account in determining the number of empowerment zones which may be designated under this section. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: This bill designates an empowerment zone in the District of Columbia. (Empowerment zones are federally designated geographic areas where certain federal tax incentives and grants are allowed to increase investment and employment.)
Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021

To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021 2. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 313 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general This chapter— (1) does not establish a maritime lien on a permit that— (A) authorizes a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing; and (B) is issued under State or Federal law; and (2) does not authorize any civil action to enforce a maritime lien on such a permit. (b) Treatment of fishing permits A fishing permit— (1) is governed solely by the State or Federal law under which it was issued; and (2) is not included in the whole of a vessel or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel for any purpose. (c) Limitation on statutory construction Nothing in subsections (a) and (b) shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to modify, suspend, revoke, or sanction any Federal fishery permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce or to bring a civil action to enforce such modification, suspension, revocation, or sanction. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 31309 the following: 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description. .

Summary: Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021 This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2021

To double the existing penalties for the provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2021 2. Increasing penalties for spoofers Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by striking $10,000 $20,000 (B) by striking $1,000,000 $2,000,000 (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $10,000 $20,000

Summary: Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2021 This bill doubles the penalties for providing misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value.
VA Safe Holidays Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Safe Holidays Act 2. Outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources (a) Requirement Subchapter III of chapter 57 5729. Outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources Every year during the 10-week period beginning November 1, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to veterans to— (1) promote the Veteran Identity Theft Helpline of the Department (or successor resource); and (2) identify other identity theft resources available to veterans and beneficiaries of programs administered by the Secretary, including with respect to actions made by the Secretary to protect the identities of veterans and beneficiaries. . (b) Plan Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a plan detailing the efforts of the Secretary to promote identity theft awareness and to assist veterans and beneficiaries of programs administered by the Secretary who experience identity theft.

Summary: VA Safe Holidays Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to annually conduct outreach for a 10-week period starting on November 1 to veterans to promote the Veteran Identity Theft Helpline and identify other identity theft resources available to veterans and beneficiaries of VA programs. The VA must submit a plan to Congress detailing its efforts to promote identity theft awareness and to assist veterans and VA program beneficiaries who experience identity theft.
Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act 2. Effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 5112(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking last day of the month before last day of the month during which (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a reduction or discontinuance of compensation, dependency or indemnity compensation, or pension by reason of a marriage, remarriage, or death occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Survivor Benefits Fairness Act This bill adjusts the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension payments to the last day of the month during which a marriage, remarriage, or death of a payee occurs.
FinCEN Exam Delegation Study

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a briefing with respect to the delegation of examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary of the Treasury. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FinCEN Exam Delegation Study 2. Briefing on delegation of examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, after consultation with State bank supervisors, Federal financial regulators, and other relevant stakeholders, conduct a briefing for the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate with respect to the delegation of examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary of the Treasury. (b) Contents The briefing conducted by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to subsection (a) shall address— (1) the current status of the delegation of examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary of the Treasury, including with respect to the mission of the Bank Secrecy Act; (2) how frequently, on average, agencies delegated exam authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary are able to examine entities for which they have delegated authorities; (3) whether agencies delegated examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary of the Treasury have appropriate resources to perform such delegated responsibilities; and (4) whether the examiners within agencies delegated examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act by the Secretary of the Treasury have sufficient training and support to perform delegated responsibilities. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Bank Secrecy Act The term Bank Secrecy Act (A) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1829b (B) section 123 of Public Law 91–508 (C) subchapter II of chapter 53 (2) Federal financial regulators The term Federal financial regulators (3) State bank supervisors The term State bank supervisors 12 U.S.C. 1813

Summary: FinCEN Exam Delegation Study This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to brief specified congressional committees on Treasury's delegation of examination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act. The Bank Secrecy Act's aim is to deter and detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes by requiring financial institutions to keep records and report suspicious activity. Examinations of these financial institutions are delegated to and performed by financial regulatory agencies. The briefing must include how frequently agencies are able to examine entities under their authority, the resources available to agencies to perform their responsibilities, and whether examiners have sufficient training and support.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, maintain, or support any national database identifying individuals as having received or not received any vaccine.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, maintain, or support any national database identifying individuals as having received or not received any vaccine. 1. No Federal funds for national database identifying vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals No Federal funds may be used to establish, maintain, or support any national database identifying individuals as having received or not received any vaccine.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or maintain a national database that identifies individuals based on whether they have or have not received any vaccine.
SNAP PLUS Act of 2021

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2021 SNAP PLUS Act of 2021 2. Amendments Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014 (1) in subsection (k)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption other than those authorized pursuant to clauses (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9) of this subsection, (B) by striking and (9) (9) (C) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and (10) prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods , (2) in subsection (o)(1)(A)— (A) by inserting (i) (A) (B) by striking ; or ; and (C) by adding at end the following: (ii) does not have more than 50 percent of its total gross sales from prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods; or , and (3) in subsection (q)(2)— (A) by striking include accessory include— (A) accessory , (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at end the following: (B) prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods. .

Summary: SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2021 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2021 This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods.
Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the health coverage tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Extension of health coverage tax credit (a) In general Section 35(b)(1)(B) before January 1, 2022 before January 1, 2026 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends for four years the tax credit for health insurance coverage.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, as the "Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, as the Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building 1. Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the Senator Tom Casperson 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 Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, as the "Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building."
KO Cancer Act

To increase funding for cancer research by the National Institutes of Health to be more in proportion to the mortality rates of cancer. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Knock Out Cancer Act KO Cancer Act 2. Increasing NIH budget for cancer research To conduct or support cancer research, there is hereby appropriated, for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to the National Institutes of Health, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, an amount that is equal to 25 percent of the total amount allocated to the National Institutes of Health for cancer research for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended. Amounts appropriated pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be in addition to amounts otherwise made available to the National Institutes of Health for cancer research.

Summary: Knock Out Cancer Act or the KO Cancer Act This bill provides additional funding through FY2027 to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cancer research. The amount of additional funding each fiscal year is equal to 25% of the total amount allocated to the NIH for cancer research in FY2021.