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A bill to amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. 1. Siletz Reservation Act amendment Section 4 of Public Law 96–340 Siletz Reservation Act 4. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Consent decree The term Consent Decree Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon (2) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 5304 (3) Siletz Agreement The term Siletz Agreement Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members (b) Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering agreements (1) In general The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. (2) Amendments The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. (c) Judicial review In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. (d) Effect Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe. .

Summary: This bill provides a process by which the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Oregon may negotiate to amend or replace the existing agreement defining the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. The current agreement, which was made effective by a May 2, 1980, consent decree by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, serves as the exclusive and final determination of the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering rights. This bill instead allows an April 22, 1980, agreement between the United States, Oregon, and the tribe (known as the Siletz Agreement) to define the tribe's rights until and unless it is amended or replaced upon mutual agreement of the tribe and Oregon. The bill allows the tribe and Oregon to return to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon to request the modification or termination of the May 2, 1980, consent decree.
National Patient ID Repeal Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement for unique health identifiers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Patient ID Repeal Act 2. Repeal of requirement for unique health identifiers Section 1173(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(b)

Summary: National Patient ID Repeal Act This bill repeals the requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services adopt a standard unique health identifier for each individual, employer, health plan, and health care provider. The provision has not been implemented to date because language included in annual appropriations acts has prohibited the use of federal funds for developing a unique identifier. However, some appropriations bills introduced in recent years have not included this funding restriction.
Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act of 2021

To expand the transactions for which declarations may be required by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include investments in United States businesses that maintain or collect sensitive personal data. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act of 2021 2. Expansion of declarations required by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Section 721(b)(1)(C)(v)(IV)(cc) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1)(C)(v)(IV)(cc)) is amended by striking subsection (a)(4)(B)(iii)(II) subclause (II) or (III) of subsection (a)(4)(B)(iii)

Summary: Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act of 2021 This bill expands the covered transactions that are subject to the review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which analyzes the national security implications of foreign investment in the United States. Specifically, CFIUS may require declarations for foreign investments in U.S. businesses that maintain or collect sensitive personal data of U.S. citizens that may be exploited to threaten national security.
Honest Census Communications Act

To amend chapter 7 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest Census Communications Act 2. Prohibition on deceptive practices relating to census (a) In general Chapter 7 IV Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term census (2) the term census-related information (A) the time, place, or manner of holding any census; or (B) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any census; and (3) the term covered communication (A) written communication; (B) electronic or digital communication, including a communication through a website, application, online forum, social media platform, streaming service, or other means of communications using the internet or a similar communications network; or (C) telephonic communication, including any phone call, text message, or other communication sent, received, or transmitted using a wireless or wireline phone or a cellular or other phone network. (b) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to communicate or cause to be communicated any census-related information by any means, including by means of any covered communication, or to produce any census-related information with the intent that the census-related information be communicated— (1) knowing the census-related information to be materially false; and (2) with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. (c) Criminal penalties Any individual who violates subsection (b) shall be fined in the amount equal to the maximum penalty provided under subsection (d), imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (d) Civil penalties A civil penalty of not more than $11,181 may be assessed against any individual who violates subsection (b). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 Subchapter IV—Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices. .

Summary: Honest Census Communications Act This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census. Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating census-related information, or producing census-related information for communication, knowing the information to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. The bill sets criminal and civil penalties for violations.
Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021

To maintain 2021 H–2A adverse effect wage rates for calendar year 2022 to stabilize United States food prices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021 2. Stay of adverse effect wage rate increases (a) Prohibition of modification The adverse effect wage rate required to be paid under section 655.1308 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to nonimmigrants admitted under 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August 2021 report; or (2) (A) in which the Food Price Index, according to the relevant Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index reports, increased by more than 3 percent between December 2020 and September 2021; and (B) whose governor submits a request to the Secretary of Labor not later than December 15, 2021, to freeze such adverse effect wage rate with respect to such employees.

Summary: Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021 This bill freezes the minimum wage for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) in certain states through December 31, 2022. Specifically, the bill prohibits an increase to the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers in any state (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5% in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August 2021 report; or (2) where the food price index, according to bureau reports, increased by more than 3% between December 2020 and September 2021 and the governor requests a freeze to the adverse effect wage rate. (Generally, the minimum wage for an H-2A worker is the highest of the adverse effect wage rate, the prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the federal minimum wage, or the applicable state minimum wage.)
Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) In general Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) election; election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum; (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2022 or any succeeding year.

Summary: Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.
Covered Farm Vehicle Modernization Act of 2021

To amend the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act to exempt covered farm vehicles from certain requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Covered Farm Vehicle Modernization Act of 2021 2. Exemptions for covered farm vehicles Section 32934 of MAP–21 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 Public Law 112–141 (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (6) Any requirement relating to registration under section 31134 of title 49, United States Code, including any requirement relating to a USDOT number under that section. (7) Any requirement relating to registration under the unified carrier registration agreement (as defined in section 14504a(a) of title 49, United States Code). ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking Paragraph (1) Subparagraph (A) (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (D) by inserting before subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (1) Federal transportation funding ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (2) IFTA requirements A covered farm vehicle and the individual operating that covered farm vehicle shall be exempt from any requirement relating to a license under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (as defined in section 31701 of title 49, United States Code). ; and (3) in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking 26,001 36,001

Summary: Covered Farm Vehicle Modernization Act of 2021 This bill exempts farm vehicles from specified registration requirements that otherwise apply to commercial motor vehicles, such as those under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement and the International Fuel Tax Agreement. The bill also increases the maximum permitted gross weight for farm vehicles from 26,001 pounds to 36,001 pounds.
Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act

To protect election workers and polling places. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act 2. Election worker and polling place protection Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10307 (f) (1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term election infrastructure (g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that— (1) the State does not have jurisdiction; (2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or (3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice. .

Summary: Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act This bill addresses certain protections for election workers and polling places. In particular, the bill prohibits, with enhanced penalties for certain types of threats and harms (1) intimidation of poll watchers, election officials, and election agents, vendors, and contractors involving violence or threats of harm; and (2) physical damage to or threats to physically damage a polling place, tabulation center, or other election infrastructure.
Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

To amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021 2. Expedited approval of export of certain volumes of natural gas Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b (c) Expedited application and approval process (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the following shall be deemed to be consistent with the public interest, and applications for such importation or exportation shall be granted without modification or delay: (A) The importation of the natural gas referred to in subsection (b). (B) The exportation of natural gas in a volume up to and including 51,750,000,000 cubic feet per year. (C) The exportation of natural gas to a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas. (2) Exclusion Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. .

Summary: Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021 This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consistent with the public interest and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant the applications without modification or delay. However, applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.
Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021

To provide members of the reserve components access to the Tour of Duty system. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021 2. Access to Tour of Duty system (a) Access (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall ensure, subject to paragraph (2), that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Tour of Duty system using a personal internet-enabled device. (2) Exception The Secretary of the Army may restrict access to the Tour of Duty system on personal internet-enabled devices if the Secretary determines such restriction is necessary to ensure the security and integrity of information systems and data of the United States. (b) Tour of duty system defined In this section, the term Tour of Duty system Tour of Duty

Summary: Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of the Army to ensure that members of its reserve components may access the Tour of Duty system using a personal internet-enabled device. The Tour of Duty system is an online system of listings for opportunities to serve on active duty for members of the reserve components of the Army through which such members may apply for the listed opportunities. The Department of the Army may restrict access to the system on personal devices if the restriction is necessary for security reasons.
Rural Health Equity Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Equity Act 2. CDC Office of Rural Health (a) In general The Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an office to be known as the Office of Rural Health (b) Duties The Director of the Office shall— (1) serve as the primary point of contact in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on matters pertaining to rural health; (2) assist the Secretary in conducting, coordinating, and promoting research regarding public health issues affecting rural populations, and in disseminating the results of such research; (3) work with all personnel and offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, refine, coordinate, and promulgate policies, best practices, lessons learned, and innovative, successful programs to improve care, services, and social determinants of health for populations who reside in rural areas of the United States; (4) coordinate and support rural health research, conduct and support educational outreach, and disseminate evidence-based interventions related to health outcomes, access to health care, and lifestyle challenges, to prevent death, disease, injury, and disability, and promote healthy behaviors, in rural populations, including rural minority and LGBTQ populations; (5) improve the understanding of the challenges faced by rural populations; (6) identify disparities in the availability of health care and public health interventions for populations living in rural areas; (7) administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide technical assistance and other activities as necessary to support activities related to improving health and health care in rural areas; and (8) perform such other functions and duties as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Office (2) The term Secretary (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year.

Summary: Rural Health Equity Act This bill establishes within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Office of Rural Health. The office must serve as the primary point of contact within the CDC on rural health matters, coordinate public health research on issues affecting rural populations, and carry out related activities.
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a) (2) the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, should exercise the Secretary of State's statutory authority by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. 3. Report on designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (D) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (F) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; (G) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; (H) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (I) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (J) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; (K) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (L) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Intelligence community The term intelligence community 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the intelligence community, shall submit a detailed report to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) indicates whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a) (2) if the Secretary of State determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet the criteria referred to in paragraph (1), includes a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met. (c) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if appropriate.

Summary: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a detailed report indicating whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria to be designated a foreign terrorist organization. If the report determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet such criteria, it must provide a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met.