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Improving Transparency to Lower Drug Costs Act of 2021

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide greater transparency for discounts provided by manufacturers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Transparency to Lower Drug Costs Act of 2021 2. Public disclosure of drug discounts Section 1150A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–23 (1) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting (other than as permitted under subsection (e)) disclosed by the Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Public availability of certain information (1) In general In order to allow the comparison of PBMs’ ability to negotiate rebates, discounts, direct and indirect remuneration fees, administrative fees, and price concessions and the amount of such rebates, discounts, direct and indirect remuneration fees, administrative fees, and price concessions that are passed through to plan sponsors, beginning January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall make available on the Internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services the information with respect to the second preceding calendar year provided to the Secretary on generic dispensing rates (as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)) and information provided to the Secretary under paragraphs (2) and (3) of such subsection that, as determined by the Secretary, is with respect to each PBM. (2) Availability of data In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure the following: (A) Confidentiality The information described in such paragraph is displayed in a manner that prevents the disclosure of information, with respect to an individual drug or an individual plan, on rebates, discounts, direct and indirect remuneration fees, administrative fees, and price concessions. (B) Class of drug The information described in such paragraph is made available by class of drug, using an existing classification system, but only if the class contains such number of drugs, as specified by the Secretary (but not fewer than three drugs), to ensure confidentiality of proprietary information or other information that is prevented to be disclosed under subparagraph (A). .

Summary: Improving Transparency to Lower Drug Costs Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish certain payment information regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and prescription drugs. Specifically, the CMS must publish certain information, as reported by PBMs, relating to generic dispensing rates, drug discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, and pharmacies, in accordance with specified confidentiality requirements.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 2. Improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (a) In general Section 36B(b)(3)(A) (A) Applicable percentage The applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase, on a sliding scale in a linear manner, from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier: In the case of household The initial The final Up to 150.0 percent 0.0 0.0 150.0 percent up to 200.0 percent 0.0 3.0 200.0 percent up to 250.0 percent 3.0 4.0 250.0 percent up to 300.0 percent 4.0 6.0 300.0 percent up to 400.0 percent 6.0 8.5 400.0 percent and higher 8.5 8.5 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 36B(c)(1)(A) but does not exceed 400 percent (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and  reduce the cost of health care premiums.
SUN Act

To accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solar Use Network Act SUN Act 2. Accommodation of certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway (a) In general Notwithstanding any other State or Federal law, including regulations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit shall be treated as a facility covered under part 645 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for purposes of section 109(l) of title 23, United States Code, for purposes of being accommodated under such section. (b) State approval A State, on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation, may approve accommodating the infrastructure and facilities described in subsection (a) within any right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway pursuant to section 109(l) of title 23, United States Code.

Summary: Solar Use Network Act or the SUN Act This bill allows states to accommodate electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit within the right-of-way of highways.
VA CPE Modernization Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses for health care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education Modernization Act VA CPE Modernization Act 2. Improvement to reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses for health care professionals of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Reimbursement Section 7411 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7411. Reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses (a) Reimbursement The Secretary shall reimburse a full-time health care professional of the Department for expenses incurred for continuing professional education in amounts as follows: (1) With respect to a physician or dentist appointed under section 7401(1) of this title, not more than $4,000 per year. (2) With respect to an individual appointed to a position listed in section 7401(1) that is not covered by paragraph (1), not more than $2,000 per year. (3) With respect to an individual appointed to a position listed in section 7401(3), not more than $2,000 per year. (b) Adjustment The Secretary may from time to time adjust the dollar amounts specified in subsection (a) based upon inflation. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 74 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 7411 and inserting the following new item: 7411. Reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses. .

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education Modernization Act or the VA CPE Modernization Act This bill modifies the program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses specified full-time health care professionals for continuing professional education expenses. Under current law, only board-certified physicians and dentists are eligible for such reimbursement. The bill expands the program to require reimbursement for various specified full-time health care professionals (e.g., registered nurses) and increases the amount available for a physician or dentist. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement that an individual be board-certified to receive reimbursement. The VA may adjust the amounts available based on inflation.
Clean Water for Rural America Act

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize grants for technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Water for Rural America Act 2. Technical assistance to rural, small, and Tribal municipalities (a) Reauthorization Section 104(u) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1254(u) (1) by striking and (7) (7) (2) by striking 2023 2021 (3) by inserting ; and (8) not to exceed $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for carrying out subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g), except that not less than half of the amounts so appropriated to carry out such subsections in each such fiscal year shall be used for carrying out subsection (b)(8) (b) Communication A nonprofit organization receiving a grant under section 104(b)(8) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1254(b)(8) (c) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to Congress a report that describes the implementation of the grants made under subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g) of section 104 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1254

Summary: Clean Water for Rural America Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises programs for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution, including a technical assistance grant program for rural, small, and tribal municipalities.
COVID–19 Warrior Dogs Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Warrior Dogs Act 2. Pilot program on use of working dogs to detect early stages of diseases (a) Pilot program Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider— (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

Summary: COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to commence a four-year pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, including COVID-19.
Space Infrastructure Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance with respect to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Space Infrastructure Act 2. Space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall designate space systems, services, and technology as a critical infrastructure sector. (b) Guidance Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant agencies and departments of the Federal Government, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, relevant Federal advisory committees, and the Executive Director, shall issue guidance with respect to designating space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, including— (1) defining the scope of such sector, with consideration of satellites and space vehicles, space-related terrestrial systems and launch infrastructure, space-related production facilities, and applicable information technology; (2) designating a Sector-Specific Agency for space systems, services, and technology; and (3) identifying appropriate committees and advisories to accompany such sector, including Government Coordinating Councils and Sector Coordinating Councils. (c) Report Not later than 90 days after the Secretary issues guidance pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report relating to the following: (1) The implementation of such guidance required under subsection (b). (2) Any other information the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Conforming amendments Section 2001(3) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 601(3) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (O), (P), and (Q) as (P), (Q), and (R), respectively; and (2) by inserting the following new subparagraph: (O) Space systems, services, and technology. . (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Critical infrastructure The term critical infrastructure 42 U.S.C. 5195c(e) (3) Executive Director The term Executive Director (4) Sector-specific agency The term Sector-Specific Agency (5) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Space Infrastructure Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate space systems, services, and technology as a critical infrastructure sector. Under current law, critical infrastructure means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.
Where’s our Money Going Act

To require recipients of coronavirus relief funding to publicly disclose how such funds were spent, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Where’s our Money Going Act 2. Accountability for coronavirus relief spending (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, each State or local government that received funding under any law specified in subsection (c) shall submit a report to Congress detailing the funding amounts received and a description of how such funds were spent. Such report shall be made publicly available on a State or local government website. (b) Enforcement Any State or local government that fails to comply with the requirement in subsection (a) shall be liable to the Federal Government for the repayment of any such funds received and shall be ineligible for any future coronavirus relief funding otherwise made available after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Applicable laws The laws specified under this subsection are the following: (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. (2) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (3) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. (4) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Summary: Where's our Money Going Act This bill requires each state or local government that received COVID-19 relief funding or funding under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to submit a report to Congress detailing the amounts received and how such funds were spent. The report shall be made publicly available on a state or local government website. Failure to comply shall make the state or local government liable to the federal government for the repayment of any such funds received and shall make such government ineligible for any future COVID-19 relief funds.
Protection Against Double Tolling Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to include the credit of certain tolls as an eligible use of revenue, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection Against Double Tolling Act 2. Limitation on use of revenue Section 129(a)(3)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking clause (v) and inserting the following: (v) if the public authority certifies annually that the tolled facility is being adequately maintained, a toll rebate toward a congestion pricing fee for individuals residing on either side of a tolled bridge required to pay a toll to connect to the central business district in the city in which the vehicle of the individual is registered. .

Summary: Protection Against Double Tolling Act This bill allows states to use toll revenues toward rebates relating to congestion fees on tolled bridges for individuals who reside on either side of the bridge and must use it to connect to their city's central business district.
Power Line Resiliency Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Power Line Resiliency Act 2. Power line improvement grant program (a) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants (1) Application To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section— (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Electric utility electric utility 16 U.S.C. 796(22) (2) Eligible activity (A) In general The term eligible activity (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes The term eligible activity (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event The term extreme weather event (4) Power line The term power line

Summary: Power Line Resiliency Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a five-year program to provide grants to electric utilities to (1) improve the performance or efficiency of a power line, (2) make a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event, or (3) otherwise ensure that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. DOE must prioritize providing grants to electric utilities that sell electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events.
To amend the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act to limit financial assistance provided to State-owned enterprises, and for other purposes.

To amend the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act to limit financial assistance provided to State-owned enterprises, and for other purposes. 1. Limitation on financial assistance for state-owned enterprises Title I of division B of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( Public Law 116–159 1107. Limitation on financial assistance for state-owned enterprises (a) In general Funds authorized under this division may not be used in awarding a contract, subcontract, grant, or loan to an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that— (1) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677(18) (2) was identified by the United States Trade Representative in the most recent report required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2242 (3) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2416 (b) Exception For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term otherwise related legally or financially (c) International agreements This paragraph shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the United States under international agreements. .

Summary: This bill limits the provision of funds authorized for surface transportation programs to an entity that is owned, controlled by, or otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in specified countries. Such countries are those that are identified as nonmarket economy countries (i.e., foreign countries that do not operate on market principles of cost or pricing structures), are identified by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a priority foreign country (e.g., a country that does not protect intellectual property rights), and are subject to monitoring by the USTR.
Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act

To authorize appropriations for the national scenic byways program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act 2. National Scenic Byways program There are authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of the Treasury, for the national scenic byways program under section 162 of title 23, United States Code— (1) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.

Summary: Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes the National Scenic Byways Program through FY2026. The program provides funds to states and Indian tribes to preserve, maintain, and improve roads that have outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities.
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to submit to Congress a report relating to any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and for other purposes.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to submit to Congress a report relating to any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and for other purposes. 1. Report on potential structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report detailing the steps that the Inspector General has taken to investigate any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, including the findings of such investigation. (b) State coordination The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall consult with the New York State Department of Transportation during the course of the investigation described in subsection (a).

Summary: This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Transportation to report on its investigation of any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The office must consult with the New York State Department of Transportation during its investigation.