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Rural Transportation Improvement Act

To authorize funding for formula grants for rural areas, to amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the percentage of funds available for grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Transportation Improvement Act 2. Formula grants for rural areas (a) In general There shall be available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide financial assistance to rural areas under section 5311— (1) $1,025,199,724 for fiscal year 2023; (2) $1,041,192,839 for fiscal year 2024; (3) $1,057,851,925 for fiscal year 2025; and (4) $1,074,460,200 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Formula grants for rural areas Section 5311(b)(3)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 2 percent 3 percent

Summary: Rural Transportation Improvement Act This bill authorizes funding through FY2026 from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide formula grants for rural areas. Additionally, the bill increases the percentage of funds available from 2% to 3% for the Department of Transportation to provide grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas.
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

To provide for the issuance of a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act 2. Findings and purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 476,000 Lyme disease cases are diagnosed and treated in the United States annually. (2) The CDC reports that Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose due to its diverse manifestations and a lack of reliable testing options. (3) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that a significant number of later-stage or post-treatment Lyme disease patients are not cured. (4) The Tick-Borne Disease Working Group reports that 10 to 20 percent of Lyme disease patients will suffer from persistent symptoms which can be chronic and disabling. (5) According to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Lyme disease costs the United States healthcare system up to $1,300,000,000 per year. (b) Purpose To afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illness research within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp 3. Lyme disease research semipostal stamp (a) Terms and conditions The issuance and sale of the Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section. (b) Disposition of proceeds (1) In general All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title 39) shall be transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for the purpose described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (2) Proceeds not to be offset In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (c) Duration The Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 6 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp

Summary: Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp, with all proceeds being transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to recipients of the gold star lapel button. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act 2. Extension of certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain recipients of the gold star lapel button or next of kin deceased personnel lapel button (a) In general Chapter 54 1067. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain recipients of the gold star lapel button or next of kin deceased personnel lapel button (a) Eligibility A covered individual shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces on active duty. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual (A) is the surviving child of a member; and (B) who has received a gold star lapel button under section 1126 of this title or a next of kin deceased personnel lapel button. (2) The term MWR retail facilities . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 1067. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain recipients of the gold star lapel button or next of kin deceased personnel lapel button. .

Summary: Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act This bill authorizes specified individuals to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities (e.g., exchange stores) on the same basis as an active duty service member. Specifically, the bill authorizes an adult individual who (1) is the surviving child of a service member, and (2) who has received a Gold Star Lapel Button or Next of Kin Deceased Personnel Lapel Button.
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021

To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary (a) To the extent necessary (2) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and (3) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, and rules made by agencies. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section (4) by striking The reviewing court shall— (b) The reviewing court shall— .

Summary: Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021 This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
MERIT Act

To prohibit affirmative action in Federal Government hiring and other personnel actions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Excellence Replace Identity Traits Act MERIT Act 2. Prohibition on affirmative action in Federal Government hiring The Federal Government may not establish, implement, or otherwise carry out any hiring practice or program that uses affirmative action based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability as a basis for a personnel action with respect to Federal employees or members of the uniformed services, and no Federal funds may be provided to any entity (including Federal contractors (or subcontractors thereof)) that has in place any such practice or program.

Summary: Making Excellence Replace Identity Traits Act or the MERIT Act This bill prohibits the federal government from establishing or implementing any hiring practice or program for federal employees or members of the uniformed services that uses affirmative action as a basis for personnel action, specifically affirmative action based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The bill also prohibits the award of federal funds to entities that use such a practice or program, including contractors.
States Have A Say Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the resettlement of refugees in a State that objects to such resettlement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Have A Say Act 2. State approval required for resettlement of refugees Section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1522 (g) State approval Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director may not resettle a refugee in a State if the Governor of that State does not consent to such resettlement. .

Summary: States Have A Say Act This bill prohibits the Office of Refugee Resettlement from resettling a refugee in a state if that state's governor does not consent to the resettlement.
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs.

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs. 1. Permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs (a) In general Chapter 95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new subheading, with the article description having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 9506.62.40: 9506.62.70 Basketballs Free 30% . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Chapter 95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by redesignating subheading 9506.62.80 as subheading 9506.62.81. (2) Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking headings 9902.17.75, 9902.17.76, and 9902.17.77. (3) Note 20(s)(i) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking 9506.62.80 9506.62.70 9506.62.81 (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to give imports of basketballs permanent duty-free treatment.
Increasing Parent Choice and Preventing the Child Care Cliff Act of 2021

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to prevent the child care cliff and increase parental choice for low-income families, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Parent Choice and Preventing the Child Care Cliff Act of 2021 2. Preventing the child care cliff Section 418 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 618 (d) Grant condition As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, a State shall have policies and procedures in place to provide a graduated phase-out of child care assistance for parents— (1) who are working or attending a job training or educational program; and (2) whose family income exceeds the income limit established by the State for initial qualification for child care assistance and does not exceed 85 percent of the State median income for a family of the same size. . 3. Increasing parent choice for low-income families With respect to each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the percentage set forth in section 418(b)(2) of the Social Security Act is deemed to be 100 percent.

Summary: Increasing Parent Choice and Preventing the Child Care Cliff Act of 2021 This bill requires states receiving funds for child care assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to provide for the graduated phaseout of such assistance for parents whose family income exceeds the initial threshold to qualify for assistance but does not exceed 85% of the state median income for a family of the same size.
Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse eligible persons harmed by certain policies of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021 2. Reimbursement for certain Department of Homeland Security policies (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall make payments to eligible persons to reimburse such persons for— (1) damage to real or personal property caused by aliens entering the United States along the southern border, including harm to livestock, destruction of fences, destruction of crops, damage to buildings, damage to infrastructure, such as an irrigation pipe, and environmental damage; or (2) in the case of a unit of local government, the provision of care to aliens entering the United States along the southern border. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term eligible person (2) The term provision of care

Summary: Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reimburse individuals, entities, and state and local governments for damage to property caused by aliens entering the United States along the southern border. DHS must also reimburse local governments for the costs of providing care, such as housing and schooling, to such aliens.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for certain healthcare professionals.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for certain healthcare professionals. 1. Credit for certain healthcare professionals (a) In general Section 36A 36A Credit for certain healthcare professionals (a) Allowance of credit In the case of an individual who is a healthcare professional with respect to the taxable year, there shall be allowed a credit of $5,000 against the tax imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year. (b) Healthcare professional defined For purposes of this section, the term healthcare professional (1) a practitioner, as such term is defined in section 1842(b)(18)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(18)(C) (2) a certified nursing assistant, (3) a licensed practical nurse or registered professional nurse, or (4) a home health aide. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) , 36A 36 (2) Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting , 36A , 36 (3) The table of section for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 such Code is amended by amending the item relating to section 36A to read as follows: 36A. Credit for certain healthcare professionals. .

Summary: This bill allows a $5,000 refundable tax credit for certain healthcare professionals. The bill defines healthcare professional as (1) a practitioner (i.e., physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, and registered dietitian or nutrition professional); (2) a certified nursing assistant; (3) a licensed practical nurse or registered professional nurse; or (4) a home health aide.
Stop Cancel Culture from Degrading Honor Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the rescission of a military decoration except under certain circumstances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Cancel Culture from Degrading Honor Act 2. Prohibition of rescission of a military decoration except under certain circumstances Section 1136 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— No (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Rescission of military decoration: prohibition; exceptions The Secretary concerned may not rescind the award of a military decoration described in subsection (a) after the day that is 10 years after the date of such award except in the following circumstances: (1) Such award was based on fraud or other misinformation. (2) The individual awarded such decoration is prohibited from interment or memorialization in the National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery under section 2411 of title 38. .

Summary: Stop Cancel Culture from Degrading Honor Act This bill prohibits the rescission of a military decoration after 10 years have passed since it was awarded unless the award was based on fraud or other misinformation or the individual awarded the decoration is prohibited from interment memorialization in the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs or Arlington National Cemetery.
COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2021

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act and from supplementary payments received under section 1616 of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2021 2. Amendment Section 5(d) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(d) (1) in paragraph (18) by striking and (2) by redesignating paragraph (19) as paragraph (20), and (3) by inserting after paragraph (18) the following: (19) income attributable to cost of living adjustments received under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 42 U.S.C. 1382e . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: COLA's Don't Count Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements for determining eligibility and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to exclude household income received from certain cost-of-living adjustments and supplementary payments under the Social Security Act.
Humane Correctional Health Care Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a consistent standard of health care to incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Humane Correctional Health Care Act 2. Repeal of Medicaid exclusion relating to incarcerated individuals (a) In general Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) such term does not include— patient in an institution for mental diseases such term does not include any such payments with respect to care or services for any individual who has not attained 65 years of age and who is a patient in an institution for mental diseases (b) Conforming amendments Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) (1) by striking paragraph (84); and (2) by striking subsection (nn). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after January 1, 2022. 3. Report by Comptroller General Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the following 5 years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report containing the following information: (1) The percentage of incarcerated individuals that receive medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (2) The access of incarcerated individuals to health care services, including specialty care, and health care providers. (3) The quality of health care services provided to incarcerated individuals. (4) Any impact of coverage under such a State plan on recidivism. (5) The percentage of incarcerated individuals who, upon release, are— (A) enrolled under such a State plan; and (B) connected to a primary care provider in their community. (6) Trends in the prevalence and incidence of illness and injury among incarcerated individuals. (7) Any other information the Comptroller General determines necessary regarding the health of incarcerated individuals. 4. Sense of Congress on incarceration and community-based health services It is the sense of Congress that— (1) no individual in the United States should be incarcerated for the purpose of being provided with health care that is unavailable to the individual in the individual’s community; (2) each State and unit of local government should establish programs that offer community-based health services (including mental health and substance use disorder services) commensurate with the principle stated in paragraph (1); and (3) Federal reimbursement for expenditures on medical assistance made available through the amendments made by this Act should not supplant an investment in community-based services.

Summary: Humane Correctional Health Care Act This bill allows states to cover inmates of public institutions under Medicaid. The Government Accountability Office must report on specified information relating to the health of inmates and the effects of Medicaid coverage.