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Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services (including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act

To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act 2. Prohibition on abortion Title X of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300 1009. Additional prohibition regarding abortion (a) Prohibition The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this title to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of such assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period of assistance described in subsection (a), provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Annual report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act (1) a list of each entity receiving a grant under this title; (2) for each such entity performing abortions under the exceptions described in subsection (b)— (A) the total number of such abortions; (B) the number of such abortions where the pregnancy is the result of rape; (C) the number of such abortions where the pregnancy is the result of incest; and (D) the number of such abortions where a physician provides a certification described in subsection (b)(2); (3) a statement of the date of the latest certification under subsection (a) for each entity receiving a grant under this title; and (4) a list of each entity to which an entity described in paragraph (1) makes available funds received through a grant under this title. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity (2) The term hospital .

Summary: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from awarding family planning grants to entities that perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions. To receive a grant, an entity must certify it will refrain from those activities during the grant period. The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness. It also exempts hospitals unless they provide funds to non-hospital entities that provide abortions. HHS must report annually on this prohibition.
BUILD Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act BUILD Act 2. Increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (a) In general Section 142(m)(2)(A) $15,000,000,000 $30,000,000,000 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act or the BUILD Act This bill increases from $15 billion to $30 billion the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.
National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021

To establish a National Child Abuse Hotline. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021 2. National Child Abuse Hotline (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary (b) Eligibility To be eligible to receive the grant under subsection (a), an entity shall have experience in operating a hotline that provides information and assistance to victims of child abuse or neglect, and to parents, caregivers, and mandated reporters. (c) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a nonprofit entity shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, and containing— (1) a complete description of the entity’s plan for the operation of a national child abuse hotline, including descriptions of— (A) the qualifications for hotline personnel; (B) the professional development program for hotline personnel, including technology professional development to ensure that all individuals affiliated with the hotline are able to operate the technological systems used by the hotline; (C) the methods for the creation, maintenance, and updating of a comprehensive database of prevention and treatment services resources; (D) a plan for publicizing the availability of the hotline throughout the United States; (E) a plan for providing service to non-English speaking callers, including service through hotline personnel who have non-English language capability; (F) a plan for facilitating access to the hotline and alternative modality services by individuals with hearing impairments and disabilities; (G) a plan for providing crisis counseling, general assistance, and referrals to youth victims of child abuse; and (H) a plan for utilizing available communications technologies other than the telephone hotline, as appropriate, such as texting or live chat; (2) information to demonstrate that the entity— (A) has the capacity and the expertise to maintain a child abuse and neglect hotline; (B) has the ability to provide information and referrals for contacts, directly connect contacts to such service providers, and employ crisis interventions; and (C) complies with Federal and State privacy laws and has established quality assurance practices; and (3) such other information, assurances, and agreements as the Secretary may require. (d) Authorization of appropriations For purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Summary: National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021 This bill provides for a grant to establish and operate a National Child Abuse Hotline that makes available assistance and information services 24 hours a day to victims of child abuse or neglect, their families, caregivers, and individuals required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department of Health and Human Services may award the grant to a nonprofit entity with experience operating a hotline and providing such assistance and support.
KOMBUCHA

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act KOMBUCHA 2. Tax-free production of kombucha (a) Exception from definition of brewer Subsection (d) of section 5052 (d) Brewer (1) In general For purposes of this chapter, the term brewer (2) Exception The term brewer (A) produces only beer exempt from tax under subsection (e) of section 5053, or (B) produces only kombucha exempt from tax under subsection (i) of such section. . (b) Exemption from tax Section 5053 (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j), and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Production of kombucha (1) In general Subject to regulation prescribed by the Secretary, any person may, without payment of tax, produce kombucha for consumption or sale. (2) Definition For purposes of this chapter, the term kombucha (A) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, (B) contains not more than 1.25 percent of alcohol by volume, (C) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha, and (D) is derived from— (i) sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and (ii) not more than 20 percent other wholesome ingredients. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA This bill modifies the definition of brewer for purposes of the alcohol excise tax to exempt kombucha from such tax.
Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation of the exclusion for dependent care assistance programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021 2. Increase in limitation of exclusion for dependent care assistance programs (a) In general Section 129(a)(2)(A) $5,000 ($2,500 $10,500 (half such dollar amount (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021 This bill increases the limitation on the exclusion from employee gross income for employer-paid dependent care assistance from $5,000 to $10,500.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act 2. Certain career training and credentialing expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts (a) In general Section 529(e)(3) (C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses (i) In general The term qualified higher education expenses (I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (A), and (II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential, including testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. (ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program For purposes of this subparagraph, the term recognized postsecondary credential program (iii) Recognized postsecondary credential For purposes of this subparagraph, the term recognized postsecondary credential (I) a recognized postsecondary credential, as such term is defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 29 U.S.C. 3152 (II) any other postsecondary credential recognized for purposes of this subparagraph under regulations or guidance provided by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021 2. Addition of Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B) (1) by inserting Rhode Island, States of (2) by inserting Rhode Island, except North Carolina, (3) by striking 21 23 (4) by striking 13 14

Summary: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021 This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2021

To require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2021 2. Installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each covered aircraft. (b) Covered aircraft In this section, the term covered aircraft

Summary: Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on commercial passenger aircraft.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. 1. Prohibiting 2021 Recovery Rebates from being provided to prisoners (a) In general Section 6428B (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking subsection (h)(1) subsection (i)(1) (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Special rules with respect to prisoners (1) Disallowance of credit (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021, described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) of section 202(x)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(x)(1)(A) (B) Joint return In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting $1,400 $2,800 (2) Denial of advance refund or credit No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) of section 202(x)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act. . (b) Crime Victims Fund (1) In general There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 34 U.S.C. 20101 (2) Use of funds Any amount transferred to the Crime Victims Fund under paragraph (1) shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as amounts deposited in the Crime Victims Fund under section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 34 U.S.C. 20101(b) (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2

Summary: This bill prohibits payment of 2021 recovery rebates to prisoners, certain other inmates of publicly funded institutions, fugitives, probationers, and parolees. The bill requires that such rebates be paid instead to the Crime Victims Fund for the compensation of crime victims.
Rural Health Clinic Protection Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical corrections to rural health clinic payments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Clinic Protection Act 2. Rural health clinic payments (a) In general Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: (I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020— (aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or (bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and (II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020— (aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or (bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking under clause (i)(I) under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable, (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) A rural health clinic described in this subparagraph is a rural health clinic that— (i) as of December 31, 2020, was in a hospital with less than 50 beds and after such date such hospital continues to have less than 50 beds (not taking into account any increase in the number of beds pursuant to a waiver under subsection (b)(1)(A) of section 1135 during the emergency period described in subsection (g)(1)(B) of such section); and (ii) (I) as of December 31, 2020, was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during such emergency period for such emergency period); or (II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or a request for such a temporary enrollment for such emergency period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260

Summary: Rural Health Clinic Protection Act This bill applies certain modified payment limits to rural health clinics that temporarily enrolled in Medicare during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 or that applied to enroll by December 31, 2020.