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Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act 2. Restriction on availability of Federal funds (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to— (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that— (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to— (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that— (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds— (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to— (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds.

Summary: Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
SAME Act

To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment Mandates Equality Act SAME Act 2. Minimum age for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (a) In general Section 922(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than twenty-one years of age (b) Conforming amendment Section 922(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking , in the case of any firearm other than a shotgun or a rifle, I am twenty-one years or more of age, or that, in the case of a shotgun or a rifle,

Summary: Second Amendment Mandates Equality Act or the SAME Act This bill reduces the minimum age—from 21 years to 18 years—at which an individual may obtain a handgun from a federally licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector.
A bill to extend the effective date for the limitation on colocation and administration of veterans educational assistance State approving agencies, and for other purposes.

To extend the effective date for the limitation on colocation and administration of veterans educational assistance State approving agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of effective date for limitation on colocation and administration of veterans educational assistance State approving agencies Section 1024(b) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–315 on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act on September 30, 2022

Summary: This bill extends until September 30, 2022, the effective date for a statutory provision that prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from recognizing a state department or agency as the State Approving Agency (SAA) if the department or agency is administered at or colocated with a university or university system that offers courses or programs of education that are subject to approval by the SAA for that state. (Generally, a SAA is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving courses and programs of education for veterans using their VA education benefits.)
Every Child Connected Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make amendments to the E-rate program of the Commission, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Every Child Connected Act 2. E-rate program (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term covered household 42 U.S.C. 1751 42 U.S.C. 1771 (3) the term distance learning 20 U.S.C. 7801 (4) the term E-rate program (b) Updates to E-Rate program (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall amend the E-rate program to provide that— (A) activities that are integral, immediate, and proximate to the education of a student, even if those activities are performed in a covered household, qualify as activities that are for educational purposes for the purposes of the E-rate program; (B) a covered household in which a student is engaged or participating in distance learning shall be deemed to be a classroom for the purposes of the E-rate program; and (C) the eligibility of a school under the E-rate program, or any support received by a school through the E-rate program, shall not be diminished if the school extends services obtained through the E-rate program to a covered household. (2) Coordination In making the amendments required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and appropriate instrumentalities of State and local governments. (3) Technical and conforming amendments Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (A) in subsection (b)(6), by inserting covered households (as defined in section 2(a) of the Every Child Connected Act schools and classrooms, (B) in subsection (c)(3), by inserting covered households (as defined in section 2(a) of the Every Child Connected Act schools, (C) in subsection (h)— (i) in paragraph (1)(B), in the first sentence of the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting covered households (as defined in section 2(a) of the Every Child Connected Act secondary schools, (ii) in paragraph (2)— (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting covered households (as defined in section 2(a) of the Every Child Connected Act classrooms, (II) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or household public institutional

Summary: Every Child Connected Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the E-rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries. Specifically, the FCC must modify the program to (1) expand the eligible activities that qualify as being for educational purposes, (2) deem certain households in which students are participating in distance learning and are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals to be classrooms, and (3) provide that a school's eligibility shall not be diminished if it extends services obtained through the program to households with a child who is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
PTC Elimination Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PTC Elimination Act 2. Repeal of credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (a) Repeal of credit (1) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 38 of such Code is amended— (i) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (8), and (ii) in subsection (c)(4)(B), by striking clauses (iv) and (v). (B) Section 45J of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (C) Section 45K(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (D) Section 48 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (E) Section 55(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 45(e)(11)(C), (F) Section 59A(b)(4) of such Code is amended by inserting and (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to electricity produced and sold after December 31, 2035. (b) Sense of Congress regarding further extension It is the sense of the Congress that the credit under section 45

Summary: PTC Elimination Act This bill repeals the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources (e.g., wind, biomass, trash, geothermal or solar energy facilities). The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that such credit should be allowed to expire and should not be extended.
Defund Planned Parenthood Act

To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund Planned Parenthood Act 2. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any of its affiliates.

Summary: Defund Planned Parenthood Act This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates.
Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve mental health services for students, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021 2. Supporting mental health (a) State use of funds Section 4104(b)(3)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(B) (1) in clause (iii), by striking and (2) by adding at the end the following: (v) improving the mental health services available to students, which may include— (I) identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid; (II) assisting in the establishment or implementation of emergency planning, which may include emergency response teams to address emergencies at schools; (III) establishing or identifying agreements with local health agencies, including nonprofit, public, and private mental health agencies and institutions, to improve coordination of services; and (IV) telehealth services; and . (b) Local educational agency applications Section 4106(e)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7116(e)(1) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the following: (E) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to providing mental health services under section 4108; and . (c) Activities To support the effective use of technology Section 4109 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7119 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking and (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (7) providing technology to improve mental health services. ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking A local (1) In general A local ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception The limitation described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to technology infrastructure that is also used for mental health services. .

Summary: Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021 This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out training for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to exposure of veterans to toxic substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021 2. Training for personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to exposure of veterans to toxic substances (a) Health care personnel The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact on veterans of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances and inform such personnel of how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants. (b) Benefits personnel (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a training program for processors of claims under the laws administered by the Secretary who review claims for disability benefits relating to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances. (2) Annual training Training provided to processors under paragraph (1) shall be provided not less frequently than annually.

Summary: Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants. Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.
Homecare for Seniors Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homecare for Seniors Act 2. Certain home care expenses treated as qualified distributions from health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(d)(2) (1) by striking medical care (as defined in section 213(d) specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E)) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Specified medical care For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term specified medical care (I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and (II) qualified home care. (ii) Qualified home care The term qualified home care (I) Assistance with eating. (II) Assistance with toileting. (III) Assistance with transferring. (IV) Assistance with bathing. (V) Assistance with dressing. (VI) Assistance with continence. (VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. (iii) Related parties The term qualified home care . (b) Conforming amendments Section 223(d)(2) (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking this paragraph, the term (i) In general Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (ii) Definition The term . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of public awareness of in-Home service expenses eligible for tax-Free distribution from health savings accounts The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

Summary: Homecare for Seniors Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) to be used for qualified home care. Qualified home care includes a contract to provide three or more of the following services in the residence of the service recipient assistance with eating, assistance with toileting, assistance with transferring, assistance with bathing, assistance with dressing, assistance with continence, and medication adherence. The Department of Health and Human Services must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from HSAs.
Kids Eat Local Act of 2021

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve nutritional and other program requirements relating to purchases of locally produced food. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kids Eat Local Act of 2021 2. Purchases of locally produced food Section 9(j)(3) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(j)(3) (1) by striking Program, to Program— (A) to ; (2) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) to use locally grown locally raised locally caught .

Summary: Kids Eat Local Act of 2021 This bill modifies Department of Agriculture requirements for the national school food programs relating to the purchases of locally produced food. The bill allows institutions participating in the school food programs to use locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught as a product specification in food procurement requests.
Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research regarding and require the use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate motor vehicle driver distraction. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2021 SAFE Act of 2021 2. Research regarding reduction or elimination of driver distraction (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall conduct research regarding the installation and use on motor vehicles of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate— (1) driver distraction; (2) driver disengagement; (3) automation complacency by drivers; and (4) foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of completion of the research under subsection (a), the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a detailed report describing the findings of the research. (c) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule to establish performance standards for driver monitoring systems and require those systems to be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Compliance date The compliance date of the performance standards and installation requirement prescribed under paragraph (1) shall be not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the effective date of the final rule issued under that paragraph. (3) Privacy The rule issued under paragraph (1) shall incorporate appropriate privacy and data security safeguards, as determined by the Secretary of Transportation.

Summary: Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2021 or the SAFE Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct research regarding the installation and use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate driver distraction, driver disengagement, automation complacency, and the foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. DOT must also issue a final rule to establish performance standards for driver monitoring systems and require those systems to be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles. It must incorporate privacy and data security safeguards in the rule.
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act 2. Disallowance of deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs (a) In general Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs (a) In general No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs for any taxable year. (b) Direct-to-Consumer advertising For purposes of this section, the term direct-to-consumer advertising (1) is in regard to such prescription drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public, including through— (A) publication in journals, magazines, other periodicals, and newspapers, (B) broadcasting through media such as radio, television, and telephone communication systems, direct mail, and billboards, and (C) dissemination on the Internet or through digital platforms (including social media, mobile media, web applications, digital applications, mobile applications, and electronic applications). . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for such part IX of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after the item relating to section 280H the following new item: Sec. 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill prohibits a tax deduction for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. Direct-to-consumer advertising is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is in regard to the drug product and primarily targeted to the general public.