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ENCRYPT Act of 2021

To preempt State data security vulnerability mandates and decryption requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021 ENCRYPT Act of 2021 2. Preemption of State data security vulnerability mandates and decryption requirements (a) In general A State or political subdivision of a State may not— (1) mandate or request that a manufacturer, developer, seller, or provider of covered products or services— (A) design or alter the security functions in its product or service to allow the surveillance of any user of such product or service, or to allow the physical search of such product, by any agency or instrumentality of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or the United States; or (B) have the ability to decrypt or otherwise render intelligible information that is encrypted or otherwise rendered unintelligible using its product or service; or (2) prohibit the manufacture, sale or lease, offering for sale or lease, or provision to the general public of a covered product or service because such product or service uses encryption or a similar security function. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered product or service The term covered product or service (A) has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce; and (B) is made available to the general public. (2) Online service The term online service (A) the ability to send or receive communications, such as emails, text messages, photos, and audio and video communications; (B) the ability to share data files with other users; or (C) remote computer processing or storage. (3) State The term State

Summary: Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021 or the ENCRYPT Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a state from requiring a manufacturer, developer, seller, or provider of a technology product or service to (1) alter the security functions of its product or service to allow a government agency to conduct a physical search or user surveillance, or (2) use its product or service to decrypt encrypted information. A technology product or service includes a commercial computer product, electronic device, or online service that is publicly available. Additionally, it bars a state from prohibiting the manufacture, sale or lease, or provision of a technology product or service because it uses encryption or similar security functions.
Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act

To authorize appropriations for highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act 2. Authorization of appropriations for highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects Section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(5), by inserting , including such a project for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors (2) by adding at the end the following: (m) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general Notwithstanding section 22905(f), there are authorized to be appropriated for eligible projects described in subsection (c)(5) for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors— (A) for fiscal year 2022, $250,000,000; and (B) for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount described in paragraph (2). (2) Amount described The amount described in this paragraph for a fiscal year is $250,000,000, adjusted to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal year 2021. (3) Consumer price index defined In this subsection, the term Consumer Price Index .

Summary: Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act This bill authorizes appropriations for FY2022 to carry out highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects, specifically projects for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors. The authorization level shall be adjusted for FY2023 and each subsequent fiscal year to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021

To modify the Standard Form 86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an individual’s membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities occurring at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021 2. Modification of Standard Form 86 to include questions regarding an individual’s membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities occurring at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall modify section 29 (relating to associations) of Standard Form 86 (commonly referred to as SF–86 (1) Have you ever been a member of, associated with, or knowingly engaged in activities conducted by an organization or movement that spreads conspiracy theories and false information about the United States Government? (2) Did you participate in the activities occurring at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, or in any similar activity? (b) Additional information Each question required to be included in Standard Form 86 under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an option for the individual filling out such Form to answer each question Yes No (2) a separate area for such individual, if such answer is Yes

Summary: Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to revise Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) to specifically include questions regarding an individual's (1) affiliation with organizations or movements that spread conspiracy theories and false information about the U.S. government, and (2) participation in the activities that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, or in similar activities.
Illegal Immigration Penalty Enhancement Act of 2021

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a penalty for illegal immigration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Illegal Immigration Penalty Enhancement Act of 2021 2. Penalty for illegal immigration (a) In general Chapter 8 of Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1321 et seq. 8 U.S.C. 125 275A. Penalty for illegal immigration (a) Offense Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certain illegal alien found to have reentered into the United States shall be imprisoned for a term of not less than five years in a Federal correctional facility. (b) Conviction for a crime Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certain illegal alien who is convicted of an offense under subsection (a) and an offense under State or Federal law shall serve such sentences consecutively with the penalty for the offense under subsection (a) being served in a Federal correctional facility. (c) Subsequent entry The penalty under subsection (a) shall apply to each unlawful entry into the United States. (d) Certain illegal alien defined In this section, the term certain illegal alien (1) does not have lawful immigration status, including— (A) an alien who entered the United States without inspection, admission, or parole; or (B) an alien whose lawful status has expired or was rescinded, revoked, or otherwise terminated; and (2) has reentered the United States after being deported. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 275 the following: Sec. 275A. Penalty for illegal immigration. .

Summary: Illegal Immigration Penalty Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes criminal penalties for certain aliens who reenter the United States after deportation. Specifically, an alien who does not have lawful immigration status and has reentered the United States after deportation shall be imprisoned for not less than five years in a federal correctional facility. If an alien is convicted of this offense and another offense, the alien must serve the sentences for the offenses consecutively.
EAGLE Act of 2021

To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to provide for the qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Establishing Accreditation Grants for Law Enforcement Act of 2021 EAGLE Act of 2021 2. Grant program for local law enforcement agency accreditation (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a grant program (in this Act referred to as the Program (b) Grant authority In carrying out the Program, the Attorney General shall award a grant to an eligible recipient under subsection (c). (c) Eligible recipient The Attorney General shall award a grant under the Program to a local law enforcement agency that submits an application pursuant to subsection (d). (d) Application To be eligible under the Program, a local law enforcement agency shall submit to the Attorney General an application that demonstrates— (1) the financial need of the local law enforcement agency; and (2) amount requested by the local law enforcement agency, including amount to be spent on— (A) accreditation or re-certification fees; (B) on-site assessment charges; and (C) extension fees. (e) Eligible projects Grant funds awarded under the Program may only be used to assist in the qualified accreditation or re-certification of a local law enforcement agency. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (g) Period of availability Funds made available to carry out the Program shall remain available until expended. (h) Definitions In this Act: (1) Qualified accreditation or re-certification The term qualified accreditation or re-certification (2) Local law enforcement agency The term local law enforcement agency

Summary: Establishing Accreditation Grants for Law Enforcement Act of 2021 or the EAGLE Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Justice to provide grants to eligible local law enforcement agencies for activities related to obtaining qualified accreditation or recertification. Such accreditation or recertification shall be provided by a professional law enforcement organization involved in developing standards for law enforcement at the national, state, regional, or tribal level, such as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon oxide sequestration credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act 2. Enhancement of carbon oxide sequestration credit (a) Increase in applicable dollar amount Subparagraph (A) of section 45Q(b)(1) (A) In general For any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, the applicable dollar amount shall be an amount equal to— (i) for purposes of paragraph (3) of subsection (a), an amount equal to the product of $85 and the inflation adjustment factor for such calendar year determined under section 43(b)(3)(B) for such calendar year, determined by substituting 2020 1990 (ii) for purposes of paragraph (4) of such subsection, an amount equal to the product of $60 and the inflation adjustment factor for such calendar year determined under section 43(b)(3)(B) for such calendar year, determined by substituting 2020 1990. . (b) Definition of qualified facility Paragraph (2) of section 45Q(d) (2) at which carbon capture equipment installed at such facility captures qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act This bill increases the applicable dollar amount of the carbon oxide sequestration tax credit for taxable years after 2021.
Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021

To establish an office within the Department of Commerce to coordinate all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021 2. Establishment of national blockchain technology coordination office There is established within the Department of Commerce a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office (in this Act referred to as the Office

Summary: Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021 This bill establishes a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office within the Department of Commerce.
To exempt transactions by certain victim compensation trusts from the application of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.

To exempt transactions by certain victim compensation trusts from the application of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. 1. Exemption of transactions by certain victim compensation trusts Transactions by a court-approved victim compensation trust established for the benefit of more than 50,000 persons and entities impacted by one or more natural disasters, however caused, including one or more major disasters declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 15 U.S.C. 78p

Summary: This bill exempts from securities filing requirements transactions made by a court-approved victim compensation trust established for the benefit of more than 50,000 individuals and entities impacted by one or more natural disasters.
Enhancing Child Passenger Safety in Underserved Communities Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to encourage widespread and proper use of child safety seats, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Child Passenger Safety in Underserved Communities Act 2. Highway safety programs Section 402(2)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (vii) by striking and (2) by adding at the end the following: (ix) to encourage widespread and proper use of child safety seats (including booster seats), with an emphasis on encouraging the use of such child safety seats in underserved populations; and (x) to increase public awareness of the dangers of pediatric vehicular hyperthermia; . 3. National safety priority programs Section 405(b)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A) by striking clause (v) and inserting the following: (v) carry out programs in low-income and underserved populations to— (I) recruit and train nationally certified child passenger safety technicians among first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel, organizations for children, and other individuals serving low-income and underserved populations; (II) educate parents and caregivers about the proper use and installation of child safety seats; and (III) purchase and distribute child safety seats to families in low-income and underserved populations; and ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking 100 percent 90 percent (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting , except that 10 percent of such funds shall be used to carry out a program described in subparagraph (A)(v).

Summary: Enhancing Child Passenger Safety in Underserved Communities Act This bill incorporates efforts to improve child safety into federally supported transportation programs. Specifically, the bill includes promoting the proper use of child safety seats and increasing public awareness of pediatric vehicular heatstroke within the scope of state highway safety programs. In addition, the bill expands the permitted uses of occupant protection grants. (These grants support activities to reduce highway deaths and injuries resulting from unrestrained or improperly restrained individuals riding in motor vehicles.) Currently, states may use the grants to purchase and distribute child safety seats to low-income families. Under this bill, states may also use their grants to hire and train certified child passenger safety technicians and educate parents and caregivers about the proper use of child safety seats. Further, the bill requires certain states to expend a portion of their occupant protection grant funds on projects or activities related to child safety seats.
Restaurant Recovery Fairness Act of 2021

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to require increased oversight with respect to restaurant revitalization grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restaurant Recovery Fairness Act of 2021 2. Support for restaurants Section 5003 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 (1) in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse The Administrator shall impose requirements on applicants for the purpose of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (d) Oversight and audit plan (1) In general Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives an oversight and audit plan that details the policies and procedures of the Administrator for conducting oversight and an appropriate level of audits with respect to grants made under this section, which shall include the metrics used to determine which grants to audit. (2) Reports Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter until the date that is 1 year after the date on which all amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(2) have been expended, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on the oversight and audit activities carried out by the Administrator with respect to grants made under this section, which shall include for the period covered by the report— (A) the number of grants approved and disbursed; (B) the amount of grant funds received by each recipient; (C) the number of active investigations and audits of grants being conducted; (D) the number of completed investigations and audits of grants, including a description of any findings of fraud or other material noncompliance; and (E) any substantial changes made to the oversight and audit plan submitted under paragraph (1). (3) Identifiable or proprietary information The Administrator shall ensure that each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) is free from any identifiable or proprietary information of a grant recipient. .

Summary: Restaurant Recovery Fairness Act of 2021 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to require applicants for restaurant revitalization grants to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and it requires the SBA to submit an oversight and audit plan detailing its policies and procedures with respect to such grants.
TSP Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act TSP Act 2. Investment of thrift savings fund Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) In this subsection— (A) the term PCAOB (B) the term registered public accounting firm 15 U.S.C. 7201(a) (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may be invested in any security that is listed on an exchange in a jurisdiction in which the PCAOB is prevented from conducting a complete inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7214 (3) The Board shall consult with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a biennial basis in order to ensure compliance with paragraph (2). .

Summary: Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act or the TSP Act This bill prohibits any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in a security that is listed on an exchange in a jurisdiction in which the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is prevented from conducting the mandatory inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm because of a position taken by an authority in that jurisdiction.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds. 1. Prohibiting use of funds for permanent fencing around United States Capitol No Federal funds may be used to install permanent above ground fencing around— (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. 2. Prohibiting use of funds for existing temporary fencing (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be used to respond to the attacks on the United States Capitol and the United States Capitol Grounds on January 6, 2021, or any ongoing, unspecified security threat by installing temporary fencing around— (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (b) Removal of existing temporary fencing Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall remove any fencing that was installed around the United States Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds on or after January 6, 2021.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for temporary or permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. It also requires the existing temporary fencing to be removed within 15 days of the bill's enactment. On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and has since been kept in place through periodic extensions.