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AFTER Act of 2021

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021 AFTER Act of 2021 2. Placement of animals used in Federal research Section 14 of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2144 14. Standards for Federal facilities (a) Laboratory animal facilities and exhibitors Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States having laboratory animal facilities or exhibiting animals shall comply with the standards and other requirements promulgated by the Secretary under sections 13(a), (f), (g), and (h). (b) Adoption and non-Laboratory placement Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States operating as a Federal research facility shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, promulgate standards and other requirements that, in the determination of the department, agency, or instrumentality, facilitates the adoption or non-laboratory placement of any animal of the facility no longer needed for research and determined to be suitable for release to an animal rescue organization, animal sanctuary, animal shelter, or individual. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Animal rescue organization The term animal rescue organization (A) described in section 501(c)(3) (B) with the purpose of rescuing animals that are unwanted, abandoned, or otherwise in need of placement and finding permanent adoptive homes for such animals. (2) Animal sanctuary The term animal sanctuary section 501(c)(3) (A) is registered with the Secretary; (B) operates a place of refuge— (i) where an unwanted, displaced, or retired animal is provided care for the lifetime of such animal; and (ii) where an unescorted public visitation of such an animal is not permitted; (C) does not engage in commercial trade of such an animal; (D) does not breed such an animal; (E) does not permit direct contact between the public and such an animal; (F) does not allow the use of such an animal for performance or exhibition purposes; and (G) does not conduct research that pains or distresses such an animal. (3) Animal shelter The term animal shelter .

Summary: Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021 or the AFTER Act of 2021 This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of certain warm-blooded animals (e.g., dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits) with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must (1) no longer be needed for research; (2) be suitable for release; (3) not be birds, rats, or mice.
Honoring Military Service in Homebuying Act of 2021

To require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require each enterprise to include a military service question on the form known as the Uniform Residential Loan Application above the signature line of such application, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Military Service in Homebuying Act of 2021 2. Military service question (a) In general Subpart A of part 2 of subtitle A of title VIII of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4541 et seq. 1329. Uniform Residential Loan Application The Director shall, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, require each enterprise to— (1) include a military service question on the form known as the Uniform Residential Loan Application; and (2) position such question above the signature line of the Uniform Residential Loan Application. . (b) Rulemaking The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, issue a rule to carry out the amendment made by this section.

Summary: Honoring Military Service in Homebuying Act of 2021 This bill requires the uniform residential loan application to include a military service question.
SEED Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act SEED Act 2. Educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators (a) In general Section 62 (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking the heading and inserting Certain expenses of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by striking kindergarten through grade 12 teacher early childhood educator, kindergarten through grade 12 teacher (3) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12) early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act or the SEED Act This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.
To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.

To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes. 1. Amendment to ESEA Section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7714 (a) Payments for Federal acquisition of real property For the purpose of making payments under section 7002, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $87,313,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $98,313,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $109,313,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $120,313,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $131,313,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Basic payments; payments for heavily impacted local educational agencies For the purpose of making payments under section 7003(b), there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $1,544,242,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $1,734,242,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $1,924,242,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $2,114,242,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $2,304,242,000 for fiscal year 2026. (c) Payments for children with disabilities For the purpose of making payments under section 7003(d), there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $57,316,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $66,316,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $75,316,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $84,316,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $93,316,000 for fiscal year 2026. .

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 certain activities under the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
Improved Access to Trade Adjustment Assistance Act

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the group eligibility requirements under trade adjustment assistance for workers program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Access to Trade Adjustment Assistance Act 2. Modification of group eligibility requirements under trade adjustment assistance for workers program (a) In general Section 222(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2272(a)(2)(A)(i) , failed to increase, or will decrease absolutely due to a scheduled or imminently anticipated, long-term decrease in or reallocation of the production capacity of the firm (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to petitions filed under section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2271

Summary: Improved Access to Trade Adjustment Assistance Act This bill expands eligibility for trade adjustment assistance, which is federal aid provided to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. Specifically, the bill makes workers of a firm with sales or production that failed to increase or will decrease absolutely due to a scheduled or imminently anticipated, long-term decrease in or reallocation of the production capacity of the firm eligible for trade adjustment assistance. Currently, this assistance is only available if a firm's sales or production have decreased absolutely.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or relocate the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act 2. Prohibition on closing or relocating Marine Corps recruit depot in San Diego, California No Federal funds may be used to close or relocate the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.

Summary: Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or relocate Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.
Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021

To provide for special enrollment periods during public health emergencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 2. Special enrollment periods during public health emergencies (a) Public Health Service Act Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg (1) in section 2702(b)(2) ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–1(b)(2) , which shall include a special enrollment period of 30 days during a public health emergency declared under section 319, which period may be extended for such time as the Secretary may require (2) in section 2704(f) ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–3(f) (4) Public health emergencies If the Secretary declares a public health emergency under section 319, a group health plan, and a group health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan, shall permit an employee who is eligible, but not enrolled, for coverage under the terms of the plan or coverage (or a dependent of such an employee if the dependent is eligible, but not enrolled, for coverage under such terms) to enroll for coverage under the terms of the plan or coverage during the special enrollment period required under section 2702(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–1(b)(2) . (b) ERISA Section 701(f) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1181(f) (4) Public health emergencies If the Secretary of Health and Human Services declares a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d 42 U.S.C. 300gg–1(b)(2) . (c) IRC Section 9801(f) 26 U.S.C. 9801(f) (4) Public health emergencies If the Secretary of Health and Human Services declares a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d 42 U.S.C. 300gg–1(b)(2) . (d) Rule of construction Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to prevent a group health plan or health insurance issuer from offering a special enrollment period in addition to any such period required under Federal law. 3. Effective date; application The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to plan years in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and plan years beginning on or after such date.

Summary: Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 This bill requires private health insurance plans to provide a 30-day special enrollment period for eligible individuals after a public health emergency is declared. An employee who is eligible but not enrolled may enroll in an employer-provided group health plan during the special enrollment period.
Paws Off Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paws Off Act of 2021 2. Xylitol label and labeling requirements (a) In general Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 (z) If it is a food that contains xylitol, unless the label or labeling of such food contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. . (b) Rulemaking (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall initiate a rulemaking to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Interim rule Not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue an interim final rule to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Final rule Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).

Summary: Paws Off Act of 2021 This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.
To expand eligibility for certain burial benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

To expand eligibility for certain burial benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs burial benefits to certain veterans Subsection (d) of section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply with respect to a veteran who dies on or after December 30, 1960.

Summary: This bill specifies that the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish a headstone or marker for the grave of a veteran who is buried in a private cemetery applies to any veteran who dies on or after December 30, 1960.
Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act of 2021

To prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting certain gain-of-function research, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act of 2021 2. No conduct or support by NIH of gain-of-function research Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 281 et seq. 404O. Gain-of-function research (a) Prohibition During the period ending on September 30, 2026, the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-function research that may be reasonably anticipated to confer attributes to any influenza virus or coronavirus (including any coronavirus that is associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome) such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals via the respiratory route. (b) Limitation This section does not apply to characterization or testing of any naturally occurring influenza virus or coronavirus, unless the characterization or testing is anticipated to increase pathogenicity or transmissibility. .

Summary: Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act of 2021 This bill temporarily prohibits the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting research on any influenza virus or coronavirus if the research is reasonably expected to increase the virus's pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals via the respiratory route.
Taliban Recognition Prevention Act

To prevent recognition of the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taliban Recognition Prevention Act 2. Prevention of recognition of Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Taliban maintains a close partnership with al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations that pose a threat to the national security interests of the United States; and (2) the President should not— (A) extend diplomatic recognition to the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan; (B) provide any funds to the Taliban, directly or indirectly; or (C) act to relieve any bilateral or multilateral sanctions on the Taliban or Taliban leaders. (b) Recognition prevention The Secretary of State shall instruct, as appropriate, the representative of the United States Government for each international organization in which the United States participates to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate that such organization not recognize the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan. (c) Inclusion of subordinate organizations For purposes of this section, the term Taliban (1) subordinate organizations, including the Haqqani Network; and (2) any successor organization.

Summary: Taliban Recognition Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of State to instruct U.S. representatives to international organizations to advocate that such organizations not recognize the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan.
PREVENT ACT of 2021

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 PREVENT ACT of 2021 2. Providing training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances (a) Training Paragraph (1) of section 416(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 216(b) (C) How to use containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances. . (b) Availability of containment devices Section 416(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 216(c) (1) by striking and equipment (2) by inserting and containment devices naloxone, June 17, 2022 Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 or the PREVENT ACT of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory and recurrent training on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.
To amend the Small Business Act to modify Govermentwide goals for certain small business concerns.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify Govermentwide goals for certain small business concerns. 1. Governmentwide goals for certain small business concerns Section 15(g)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1) (1) in clause (ii), by striking 3 percent 4 percent (2) in clause (iii), by striking 3 percent 4 percent (3) in clause (iv), by striking at not less than at not less than— (I) 11 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for fiscal year 2022; (II) 12 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for fiscal year 2023; (III) 13 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for fiscal year 2024; and (IV) 15 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter. ; and (4) in clause (v), by striking at not less than at not less than— (I) 6 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and (II) 7 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. .

Summary: This bill increases federal government goals for procurement contracts awarded to certain small businesses (e.g., women-owned small businesses and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals).
Climate Security Jobs Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide relief of limitations on military personnel addressing environmental risks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate Security Jobs Act 2. Exception to limitations on personnel For fiscal year 2022 and fiscal years thereafter, the baseline personnel limitations in sections 143, 194, 7014, 8014, and 9014 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to personnel deemed by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Military Department concerned as necessary to accommodate increases in workload or modify the type of personnel required to accomplish work to develop, administer, or oversee plans, programs or activities related to one or more of the following: (1) Maintaining or enhancing military installation resilience, as defined in section 101(e)(8) of this title. (2) Addressing the vulnerabilities of the defense industrial base and related supply chains to the impacts of extreme weather events, or from anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions. (3) Monitoring, addressing, and remedying per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) contamination that impacts military installations and operations. (4) Enhancing the water and energy resilience and assurance of military installations within the United States and abroad. (5) Reducing the net greenhouse gas emissions of the Department of Defense in ways that protect and enhance the operational capacity of the Department of Defense. (6) Ensuring the full and timely implementation of and compliance with requirements enacted by Congress related to one or more of the matters in paragraphs (1) through (5).

Summary: Climate Security Jobs Act This bill provides that for FY2022 and the fiscal years thereafter, the baseline personnel limitations for certain Department of Defense offices must not apply to personnel deemed as necessary to accommodate increases in workload or modify the type of personnel required to accomplish specified work related to military resilience to environmental risks.