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Uranium Seawater Extraction Research and Development Act

To direct the Secretary of Energy to support research and development on extraction of uranium from seawater to reduce the dependence of the United States on imported uranium, illustrating that innovative technology for domestic extraction could be a more cost efficient and environmentally friendly alternative than traditional extraction methods, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uranium Seawater Extraction Research and Development Act 2. Research and Development (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall— (1) support research and development on the scale-up, evaluation, and potential commercialization of the technology for extraction of uranium from seawater; and (2) conduct demonstrations of such technology, in collaboration with private sector industry, in order to— (A) further performance enhancement; and (B) reduce costs. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on the technical and economic feasibility of uranium extraction from seawater and potential barriers for the expansion of the use of this technology for domestic uranium purposes, including options for Federal-private partnerships for reducing costs and improving the efficiency of uranium seawater extraction. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 dollars for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to carry out subsection (a).

Summary: Uranium Seawater Extraction Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support research and development of technology for the extraction of uranium from seawater. In addition, DOE must conduct demonstrations of such technology in order to further performance enhancement and reduce costs.
Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act 2. Designation for study of wild and scenic river segments, Little Manatee River, Florida Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) (__) Little Manatee River, Florida The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include— (A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and (B) South Fork. . 3. Study and report Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) (__) Little Manatee River, Florida Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall— (A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and (B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study. . 4. Effect on management This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. September 19, 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: Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act This bill designates a specified segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Department of the Interior shall complete a study of the Little Manatee River and submit the results to Congress.
Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act 2. Canyon Village (a) Conveyance Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( Public Law 96–487 Secretary 43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2) (b) Limitation The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface estate (1) In general Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)— (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3) (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A).

Summary: Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to convey up to 6,400 acres of surface estate to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, for the village of Canyon Village. Further, Interior must convey equal acreage of subsurface estate to Doyon Limited, the Alaska Native regional corporation for Canyon Village.
Curbing China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Act

To prioritize the international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Curbing China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Act 2. Prioritization of international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses (a) Prioritization (1) In general In carrying out the international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses, the Secretary of State shall prioritize such distribution to Taiwan and crucial Latin American allies. (2) Timing The Secretary of State may not carry out this section until such time as the certification described in subsection (d) has been transmitted. (b) Reservation The Secretary of State shall ensure that of the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for international distribution, not less than 25 percent of such doses are reserved for and distributed to Taiwan and crucial Latin American allies. (c) Prohibition The Secretary of State may not distribute internationally to any recipient or country any COVID-19 vaccine doses until Taiwan and crucial Latin American allies have each received at least a first shipment of the reservation specified in subsection (b). (d) Certification Not later than 10 days after the Administration determines all Americans have been afforded ample opportunity to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Administration shall transmit to Congress a certification so attesting. (e) Exception The Secretary of State may not distribute COVID-19 vaccine does under this section to any country the government (or related governmental entity) of which has been determined to have engaged in systemic or widespread human rights abuses in accordance with the Department of State’s most recent Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. (f) Sunset This section shall terminate five days after the date on which the Secretary of State makes a determination that Taiwan and crucial Latin American allies each have achieved 40 percent vaccination rates of their respective populations. (g) Definition The term crucial Latin American allies

Summary: Curbing China's Vaccine Diplomacy Act This bill requires the Department of State, in carrying out the international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses, to prioritize distribution to and ensure that at least 25% of such doses are reserved for Taiwan and certain Latin American allies. The State Department may not make such distribution until the Administration determines that all Americans have been afforded ample opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Further, the State Department must ensure that at least 25% of COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for international distribution are reserved for and distributed to Taiwan and Latin American allies, and it may not distribute any doses internationally to any recipient or country until Taiwan and Latin American allies receive their first shipment of such doses.
To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes.

To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes. 1. Redesignation Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, shall be redesignated as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Gravelly Point Park shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park.

Summary: This bill redesignates as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park the Gravelly Point Park located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia.
Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act

To preserve the memorials to chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act 2. Preservation of memorials to chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery (a) Updates to memorials The National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces, or any successor organization recognized in law for purposes of this Act, may, at no cost to the Federal Government— (1) (A) update the memorial to Protestant chaplains located in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, with a granite, marble, or other stone base to host the bronze plaque of the memorial; (B) add an additional plaque to such base that includes the name of each chaplain, verified as described in subsection (b), who died while on active duty since the original memorial was placed; and (C) make such other updates and corrections to the memorial as may from time to time be needed as determined by the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces or such successor organization; and (2) make such updates and corrections to the memorial to Catholic chaplains and the memorial to Jewish chaplains located in Arlington National Cemetery as may from time to time be needed as determined by the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces or such successor organization. (b) Verification of names The National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces, or any successor organization recognized in law for purposes of this Act, may verify with the Chief of Chaplains of the Army, the Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, the Chief of Chaplains for the Air Force and the Space Force, and such agencies of the Department of Defense as the Secretary of the Army considers appropriate, the names of chaplains for memorialization in Arlington National Cemetery. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the expansion of any monument or memorial that is located in Arlington National Cemetery as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act This bill authorizes the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF) to update and make corrections to certain memorials in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Specifically, NCMAF may update the memorial to Protestant chaplains with a granite, marble or other stone base to host the bronze plaque of the memorial; add another plaque to such base that includes the name of each chaplain who died while on active duty since the original memorial was placed; make updates and corrections to the memorials to Catholic chaplains and Jewish chaplains as needed; and make other updates as needed. Additionally, NCMAF is authorized to verify the names of chaplains with their respective military branch for memorialization in Arlington National Cemetery.
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

To encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act 2. Competitive grant pilot program to encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary (b) Eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity (c) Applications An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes— (1) a description of how funds received under the grant will be used to place together sibling groups described in subsection (a); (2) a description of the specialized foster care program involved, and how the program is designed for the placement of sibling groups described in subsection (a); (3) data describing the challenges of placing, and number of, sibling groups described in subsection (a) that are awaiting placements; and (4) such other information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (d) Use of funds A recipient of a grant under this section may use the grant funds only to develop specialized foster care programs which are— (1) designed to identify available placements for, and place together, sibling groups described in subsection (a); and (2) evidence-based, and proven to substantially increase joint sibling placements. (e) Reporting requirement As a condition of receiving a grant under this section, the grant recipient shall submit to the Secretary a written report on the number of children in the specialized foster care program involved, the size of the sibling groups served by the program, the methods used to place children with their siblings under the program, and the outcomes of the placements. (f) Regulations The Secretary may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section. (g) Limitations on authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than $10,000,000, which is authorized to remain available during the 5-year period referred to in subsection (a).

Summary: Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to establish a competitive pilot grant program for foster care agencies to increase the placement of siblings together in foster care.
To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes. 1. Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children report Section 3(f) of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act ( Public Law 114–244 3 years 5 years July 26, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill extends the deadline, from three years to five years, for the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children to submit its report to the President and Congress. The commission was established to conduct a comprehensive study of federal, state, local, and tribal programs that serve Native children and to develop plans for federal policy related to Native children.
To designate the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial, and for other purposes.

To designate the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial (a) Designation The Healing Garden located at 6900 Delta Drive, El Paso, Texas, is designated as the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial (b) Effect of designation The national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation of the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial shall not require or authorize Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to that national memorial. March 9, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill designates the Healing Garden located at 6900 Delta Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial.
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. 1. Guidance (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the head of the U.S. Fire Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and other relevant Federal departments or agencies and representatives of State and local building and fire code enforcement jurisdictions, shall issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment containing any PFAS by firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders, in order to minimize the risk to such firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. (b) Definition In this Act, the term PFAS

Summary: This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to minimize the risk to firefighters, other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act

To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that federally recognized Indian Tribes are consulted before the sale or transfer of certain Federal civilian real properties, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act 2. Impact on federally recognized Indian Tribes (a) In general The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( 40 U.S.C. 1303 Public Law 114–287 26. Requirements before sale or transfer (a) Consultation Before the sale or transfer of a Federal civilian real property under this Act (other than section 24 or 25), if the proposed sale or transfer would affect access to Federal agency services by a federally recognized Indian Tribe, the relevant Federal agency shall consult with all Tribal governments that may be so affected. (b) Finding of reduction or elimination of access A Federal civilian real property may not be sold or transferred under this Act (other than section 24 or 25) if the proposed sale or transfer would substantially reduce or eliminate access to Federal agency services by a federally recognized Indian Tribe. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–287 Sec. 26. Requirements before sale or transfer. .

Summary: Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act This bill establishes requirements for tribal consultation prior to the sale or transfer of certain federal civilian real property. Federal civilian real property generally refers to federal real property assets, including public buildings, occupied and improved grounds, leased space, or other physical structures under the custody and control of a federal agency. Specifically, a federal agency must consult with tribal governments prior to the sale or transfer of certain federal civilian real property if the proposed sale or transfer would affect a tribe's access to federal agency services. Further, the bill prohibits the property from being sold or transferred if the sale or transfer would substantially reduce or eliminate a tribe's access to these services.
Flag Standardization Act of 2021

To amend title 4, United States Code, to limit the flags that may be flown on Federal property, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flag Standardization Act of 2021 2. Flags flown on Federal property (a) In general Chapter 1 11. Flags flown on Federal property. (a) In general Only one or more specified flags may be flown on Federal property. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Specified flag The term specified flag (A) The flag of the United States. (B) The flag of a State. (C) The flag of an Indian Tribal government. (D) A flag of the Armed Forces of the United States. (E) The National League of Families POW/MIA flag. (2) State The term State (3) Indian Tribal government The term Indian Tribal government 25 U.S.C. 479a et seq. (c) Rule of construction For the purposes of this section, the term federal property . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 11. Flags flown on Federal property. .

Summary: Flag Standardization Act of 2021 This bill limits the flags that may be flown on federal property. Specifically, the flags that may be flown on such property are (1) the flag of the United States, (2) the flag of a state, (3) the flag of an Indian tribal government, (4) a flag of the U.S. Armed Forces, or (5) the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of burn pits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act 2. Mandatory training on health effects of burn pits The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each medical provider of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of burn pits.

Summary: Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to train its medical providers on the potential health effects of burn pits, which are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.