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Dormant Government Program Accountability Act

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance relating to reporting by agencies on Federal financial assistance programs that do not provide Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dormant Government Program Accountability Act 2. Guidance for agencies (a) Definitions (1) Covered agency The term covered agency (A) an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (2) Federal financial assistance; program The terms Federal financial assistance program (3) Relevant report The term relevant report (A) a report described in section 3516(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code; or (B) the consolidated report described in section 3516(a)(1) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Guidance Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance that requires the head of each covered agency to include, on an annual basis, in a relevant report— (1) a list of each program and revolving fund of the covered agency that— (A) provides Federal financial assistance; and (B) did not provide Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report; (2) an explanation of why each program or revolving fund described in paragraph (1) did not award Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report; and (3) the amount of budget authority available for each program or revolving fund described in paragraph (1).

Summary: Dormant Government Program Accountability Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance directing federal agencies to report annually on programs and revolving funds that (1) provide federal financial assistance, and (2) did not provide federal financial assistance during the previous year. The reports must include a list of the programs and funds, an explanation of why federal financial assistance was not provided, and the amount of budget authority that is available for each program or fund.
Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish the criminal offense of guardianship fraud, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021 2. Guardianship fraud (a) In general Chapter 47 1041. Rule of construction relating to guardianship fraud Nothing in this chapter may be construed to provide that a person designated under the law of any State as the guardian or conservator of another shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1041. Rule of construction relating to guardianship fraud. .

Summary: Guardians Aren't Above Prosecution Act of 2021 This bill specifies that individuals who are designated as a legal guardian or conservator are subject to federal criminal penalties for fraud.
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022

To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 (a) Reports Section 1008 of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 ( 16 U.S.C. 941f (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting and not later than December 31, 2027, 2021, (B) by striking Committee on Resources Committee on Natural Resources (C) by inserting , with respect to the period covered by the report describes (2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 2016 through 2020 2022 through 2027 (b) Reauthorization Section 1009(a) of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 ( 16 U.S.C. 941g(a) 2016 through 2021 2022 through 2027 (c) Administrative costs Section 1009(a)(1)(B) of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 ( 16 U.S.C. 941g(a)(1)(B) 5 3 April 25, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022 This act reauthorizes through FY2028 the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building 1. Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building."
Exemptions for Critical Workers Act

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID–19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exemptions for Critical Workers Act 2. Exemption to COVID–19 vaccine mandates for critical infrastructure Federal employees and contractors (a) Federal employees (1) In general Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees), any Federal employee that is a critical infrastructure worker is exempt from any Federal mandate requiring such Federal employee to receive a COVID–19 vaccination. (2) Prohibition on adverse action No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID–19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined In this subsection, the term Federal employee employee (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal contractors Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID–19 vaccination shall include— (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID–19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical infrastructure worker defined In this Act, the term critical infrastructure worker Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID–19 Response

Summary: Exemptions for Critical Workers Act This bill exempts critical infrastructure workers from any federal mandate requiring federal employees or contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Critical infrastructure workers are identified in guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency.
Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require social security account statements to include 10-year projections of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act 2. Projections to be included in social security account statements Section 1143(a)(2) of the Social Security Act is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) The most recent 10-year projections, as of the date of the request, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI–U), as such projections are published by the Congressional Budget Office, and an explanation that future cost-of-living benefit increases will be calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI–W) and that such projections are not intended to reflect such benefit increases. .

Summary: Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to include information about specified consumer price indexes and their effects on Social Security benefits in account statements. Specifically, the SSA must (1) include the most recent 10-year projections of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and (2) explain that cost-of-living increases for Social Security benefits are calculated using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 2. Exemption for telehealth services (a) In general Section 223(c)(2)(E) In the case of plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021, a plan A plan (b) Certain coverage disregarded Section 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) (in the case of plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
Veterans Health Flexibility Act

To expand the eligibility of veterans for hospital care and medical services provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical providers under the Veterans Choice Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Health Flexibility Act 2. Expansion of eligibility for non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical care under Veterans Community Care Program Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection (d): (d) Conditions under which care is required To be furnished through non-Department providers Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care services to a covered veteran through health care providers specified in subsection (c), if the covered veteran notifies the Secretary that the veteran desires to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program. ; (2) by striking subsection (e); (3) by redesignating subsections (f) through (o) as subsections (e) through (n), respectively; (4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated by striking or (e) (5) in subsection (l)(2), as so redesignated— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking subsection (i) subsection (h) (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.

Summary: Veterans Health Flexibility Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.
PFAS Definition Improvement Act

To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Definition Improvement Act 2. PFAS data call Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2607(a)(7) that contains at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance

Summary: PFAS Definition Improvement Act This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Dual Credit Innovation Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to recognize high schools and local educational agencies for expanding high-quality dual credit programs. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Dual Credit Innovation Act 2. National Blue Ribbon Schools Dual Credit Innovation Award (a) Dual Credit Priority Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, recognize eligible partnerships with high-quality dual credit programs with a Dual Credit Innovation Award (b) Application and Selection Process To be eligible to be recognized under subsection (a), an eligible partnership shall submit an application under the National Blue Ribbon Schools program of the Department of Education. (c) Non-Monetary Value The award and recognition established under this Act may not have monetary value. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Dual Credit Program The term dual credit program (A) is transferable to the institutions of higher education in the partnership; and (B) applies toward completion of a degree or recognized educational credential as described in the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (2) Eligible partnership The term eligible partnership (A) at least one institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (B) at least one— (i) local educational agency (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (ii) high school. (3) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Dual Credit Innovation Act This bill directs the Department of Education to annually recognize with a Dual Credit Innovation Award eligible partnerships between an institution of higher education (IHE) that provides a dual credit program and a local educational agency or high school. The bill defines dual credit program as a program offered by such a partnership through which a secondary school student who has not graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more postsecondary courses and earn postsecondary credit that (1) is transferable to the IHE in the partnership, and (2) applies toward completion of a degree or recognized educational credential.
Science-Based Emissions Standards Act of 2021

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure the completion of a marginal well study by the Secretary of Energy so as to inform the development of certain rules under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Science-Based Emissions Standards Act of 2021 2. Ensuring completion of marginal well study prior to replacement methane rules (a) In general The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not finalize any rule to amend the new source performance standards under section 111 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411 (1) completes and publishes the results of the study titled Quantification of Methane Emissions from Marginal (Small Producing) Oil and Gas Wells (2) provides a period of at least 90 days for public comment on the application of the results of such study to inform such rule. (b) Consideration of marginal well study In finalizing any rule described in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall take into consideration the results of such study.

Summary: Science-Based Emissions Standards Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing any rule to amend the new source performance standards for stationary sources under the Clean Air Act to reduce methane emissions from new and modified oil and natural gas facilities until the Department of Energy takes specified actions. Specifically, the Department of Energy must first (1) complete and publish the results of the study titled Quantification of Methane Emissions from Marginal (Small Producing) Oil and Gas Wells, and (2) provide a period of at least 90 days for public comment on the application of the study's results. The EPA must take the results of the study into consideration when finalizing the rule.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID–19 emergency period beyond such period. 1. HHS guidance to States on authorities to extend Medicaid COVID–19 emergency waivers beyond the COVID–19 emergency period Not later than March 31, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to the States that— (1) describes emergency waiver authorities pursuant to section 1135 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5 (2) describes the extent to which and how such authorities and flexibilities may be extended or otherwise adopted at the option of a State after such emergency period through a State plan amendment, or other waiver authority, under title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Summary: This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance on whether and how state Medicaid programs may extend certain flexibilities after the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.
Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to improve and extend the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021 2. Appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (a) Establishment Section 310B(i)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(2) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , including a beginning farmer or rancher, a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher, and a veteran farmer or rancher (as such terms are defined in section 2501(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(a) producers (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); (4) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) increase on-farm resilience to extreme weather by enhancing soil health and adopting other conservation practices; ; (5) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (6) by adding at the end the following: (F) improve farm viability and strengthen local, regional, and national supply chains. . (b) Implementation Section 310B(i)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(3) (C) Eligibility for and use of other funds A national nonprofit agricultural assistance institution that receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement under this subsection— (i) may not, as a result of such grant or cooperative agreement, be treated as ineligible for a grant under any other Federal program; and (ii) may utilize, in accordance with applicable law, other public and private funds made available to the organization to expand the resources and outreach of the program established under this subsection. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 310B(i)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4) (4) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection— (A) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023; and (B) $8,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. .

Summary: Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021 This bill extends through FY2028 and makes other changes to a technology transfer program for assisting agricultural producers in rural areas. Among the changes, the bill (1) incorporates a specific focus on beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers; and (2) expands the scope of the assistance to include improving farm viability, strengthening supply chains, and increasing resilience to extreme weather through conservation practices.