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To authorize new grants for research into riparian forest genetics and climate adaptation.

To authorize new grants for research into riparian forest genetics and climate adaptation. 1. Findings Congress finds that— (1) because most native plant species are genetically adapted to their local environment, climate change and invasive species result in plants no longer being locally adapted; (2) to promote restoration success, a network of integrated field trials (also known as provenance trials or common gardens) is crucial to determine which populations of dominant plants can survive current and projected future conditions, which in turn will enable the development of precision models to forecast climate change impacts on key native riparian forest species and the species that depend upon them for their survival; and (3) riparian systems are integral to and essential to wetland health and preservation, research into, and efforts to restore and protect the health of riparian ecosystems is essential. 2. Research grants for projects related to riparian forest genetics and climate adaptation The Secretary of the Interior shall establish a grant program for eligible entities to carry out projects that involve long-term research into plant genetics and genomics to make riparian forests and streams more resilient to climate change and invasive species and to provide critical habitat for birds, native fish, endangered species and other animals and plants that are suffering from lost, degraded, or threatened habitat. The Secretary shall determine entities eligible to receive such grants, projects eligible for such grants, application and approval procedures for such grants, and any limitations on the amount and uses of such grants, and any other terms and conditions the Secretary determines appropriate. 3. Definition of riparian forest As used in this Act, the term riparian forest 4. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior $13,000,000 for each of fiscals years 2022 through 2031 to carry out the grant program established under section 2.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish a grant program for plant genetics and genomics research related to (1) making riparian forests (e.g., forests on river banks) become more resilient to climate change and invasive species; and (2) providing critical habitat for animals and plants that are suffering from lost, degraded, or threatened habitat.
Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act 2. Threat assessment of terrorist threats posed by prisoners released by Taliban in Afghanistan (a) Threat assessment (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. (2) Elements The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to— (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to— (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional notification Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization The term foreign terrorist organization 8 U.S.C. 1189

Summary: Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress an assessment of any terrorist threats to the United States posed by prisoners who the Taliban released from certain detention facilities in Afghanistan.
Col. James Floyd Turner IV U.S.M.C. GI Bill Transfer Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the transfer of entitlement to educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs when an eligible individual dies after approval of transfer and before transferring all of the individual’s entitlement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Col. James Floyd Turner IV U.S.M.C. GI Bill Transfer Act of 2021 2. Transfer of entitlement to educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 3319(h) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (4) Death of transferor (A) In general The death of an individual transferring an entitlement under this section shall not affect the use of the entitlement by the dependent to whom the entitlement is transferred. (B) Death prior to designation of transferee In the case of an eligible individual whom the Secretary has approved to transfer the individual’s entitlement under this section who, at the time of death, is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter and has designated a transferee or transferees under subsection (e) but has not transferred all of such entitlement to such transferee or transferees, the Secretary shall transfer the entitlement of the individual under this section by evenly distributing the amount of such entitlement between all such transferees, notwithstanding the limitations under subsection (f). . (b) Applicability Paragraph (4)(B) of section 3319(h) of title 38, United States Code, shall apply with respect to an eligible individual who dies on or after November 1, 2018.

Summary: Col. James Floyd Turner IV U.S.M.C. GI Bill Transfer Act of 2021 This bill provides procedures for the transfer of a Post-GI Bill educational assistance entitlement in situations where an eligible individual dies after the approval of the transfer but before the entire entitlement is transferred. Specifically, the remaining entitlement must be transferred evenly between the designated transferees.
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021

To prohibit commercial DNA testing services from disclosing the genetic information of United States nationals to foreign entities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on disclosing genetic information to China (a) Prohibition A commercial DNA testing service may not disclose the genetic information of any individual, or any aggregate of such information, to the People’s Republic of China, or to any entity under the influence, control, or ownership of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section or a regulation promulgated under this section shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (2) Powers of Commission The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section and the regulations promulgated under this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commercial DNA testing service The term commercial DNA testing service (2) Genetic information The term genetic information (3) Genetic test The term genetic test Public Law 110–233 42 U.S.C. 2000ff

Summary: American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a commercial DNA testing service from disclosing an individual's genetic information to China or any entity under the influence, control, or ownership of China. The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to enforce this bill.
Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021

To provide for a temporary safe harbor for certain failures by individuals to pay estimated income tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021 2. Temporary safe harbor for failure by individuals to pay estimated income tax In the case of any taxable year beginning in 2020— (1) In general Section 6654(d)(1)(B) (A) by substituting 70 percent 90 percent (B) by substituting 70 percent 100 percent (2) Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $150,000 Section 6654(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code shall be applied by substituting 90 percent 110 percent (3) Farmers and fishermen Section 6654(i) of such Code shall be applied without regard to the substitutions made by this section.

Summary: Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021 This bill exempts taxpayers from penalties for failure to pay estimated income tax in taxable years beginning in 2020 if such taxpayers (1) paid at least 70% of the tax due for the current year, and (2) paid 70% (90% if adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000) of tax shown on returns for the prior year.
Accurate Data for Defense (ADD) Resiliency Act

To require maintenance of analytical tools for evaluation of energy resilience measures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accurate Data for Defense (ADD) Resiliency Act 2. Maintenance of current analytical tools for evaluation of energy resilience measures (a) In general Section 2911 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Analytical tools for evaluation of energy resilience measures (1) The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a process to ensure that the Department of Defense, in evaluation of energy resilience measures on military installations, uses analytical tools that are accurate and effective in projecting the costs and performance of such measures. (2) Analytical tools specified in paragraph (1) shall be— (A) designed to— (i) provide an accurate projection of the costs and performance of the energy resilience measure being analyzed; (ii) be used without specialized training; and (iii) produce resulting data that is understandable and usable by the typical source selection official; (B) consistent with standards and analytical tools commonly applied by the Department of Energy and by commercial industry; (C) adaptable to accommodate a rapidly changing technological environment; (D) peer-reviewed for quality and precision and measured against the highest level of development for such tools; and (E) periodically reviewed and updated, but not less frequently than once every three years. . (b) Report Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the implementation of the requirements under section 2911(i) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: Accurate Data for Defense (ADD) Resiliency Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop and implement a process to ensure it uses analytical tools that are accurate and effective in projecting the costs and performance of energy resilience measures on military installations.
Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021

To expand small employer pooling options to provide paid family and medical leave. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021 2. Expand small employer pooling options for paid family and medical leave (a) Amendment to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (1) In general Section 3(40)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(40)(A) , which, for the purposes of this paragraph, may include paid family and medical leave benefits, paragraph (1) (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Regulations The Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the issuance of regulations by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to subsection (b)(3), issue regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the amendment made by paragraph (1) to ensure consistency and parity in the treatment of paid family medical leave benefits across Federal agencies. (b) Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (1) In general Section 501(c)(9) disability, paid family and medical leave, life, sick, accident, (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (3) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury shall, in coordination with the issuance of regulations by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to subsection (a)(3), issue regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the amendment made by paragraph (1) to ensure consistency and parity in the treatment of paid family medical leave benefits across Federal agencies. (c) Report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of the Treasury shall jointly submit a report to the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives with recommendations describing— (1) statutory or regulatory changes needed to facilitate multi-employer and small business pooling and cost-sharing, such as through multiple employer welfare arrangements, for the purpose of providing paid family and medical leave benefits, including through the use of short-term disability insurance, to the employees of two or more employers; and (2) statutory or regulatory changes necessary to allow employers to implement the actions described in paragraph (1) through a tax exempt trust, such as a voluntary employee benefits association, or other mechanism.

Summary: Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021 This bill expands the purposes for which small employers may combine their contributions under a multiple employer welfare arrangement to include paid family and medical leave benefits.
CRT Transparency Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that local educational agencies applying for certain Federal education funds post the curriculum for elementary and secondary schools online, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act CRT Transparency Act 2. State and local educational agency plans (a) Assurances from States Section 1111(g)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2) (1) in subparagraph (M), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (N), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (O) the State will ensure that each local educational agency in the State posts the curriculum for each elementary and secondary school grade level on a publicly accessible website of the agency. . (b) Assurances from local educational agencies Section 1112(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6312(c) (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) post the curriculum for each elementary and secondary school grade level on a publicly accessible website of the agency. .

Summary: Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act or the CRT Transparency Act This bill requires a local educational agency, in order to receive certain federal education grants, to post on a publicly accessible website the curriculum for each grade level of its elementary and secondary schools.
Prohibiting Assistance to the Taliban Act

To prohibit Federal assistance from being made available to the Taliban, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Assistance to the Taliban Act 2. Prohibition on Federal assistance to the Taliban Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available in the form of foreign assistance— (1) to the Taliban; (2) to any person that the Secretary of State reasonably believes would fail to prevent such assistance from being made available to or for the benefit of the Taliban; or (3) that has the effect of benefitting or otherwise supporting terrorist activities by the Taliban.

Summary: Prohibiting Assistance to the Taliban Act This bill prohibits using federal funds for foreign assistance to the Taliban, either directly or indirectly.
Transitioning Research to Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Water Act

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TREAT Water Act Transitioning Research to Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Water Act 2. Produced water demonstration program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Energy shall establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water. (b) Prioritization In carrying out this section, the Secretary should prioritize— (1) first-of-a-kind or new approaches to treating produced water stationed on site; and (2) technologies that can be used at natural gas or oil development sites to reduce other environmental harm either through emissions or other environmental impact. (c) Consultation In developing the demonstration program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, including the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

Summary: TREAT Water Act or the Transitioning Research to Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Water Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water (e.g., water used to drill oil or gas wells). In carrying out the program, DOE should prioritize (1) first-of-a-kind or new approaches to treating produced water stationed on site, and (2) technologies that can be used at natural gas or oil development sites to reduce other environmental harm either through emissions or other environmental impact.
To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. 1. Additional emergency support for older foster youth; extension of period during which programmatic flexibilities are in effect Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (1) in section 3— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1)— (I) by striking $400,000,000 $800,000,000 (II) by inserting to remain available through fiscal year 2022, fiscal year 2021, (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking $50,000,000 $100,000,000 (B) in subsection (b), by striking and 2021 through 2022 (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking COVID-19 public health emergency period period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022 (2) in section 4— (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking 2021 2022 (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021 any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022 (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking COVID-19 public health emergency period period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022 2. No effect of financial assistance under the Chafee program on other Federal or federally supported assistance (a) In general Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 677(d) (6) No effect on other Federal or federally supported assistance The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

Summary: This bill increases and extends through FY2022 emergency funding and extends through FY2022 certain flexibilities for states to administer foster care programs and services. This includes expanding eligibility for services until a youth reaches age 27, permitting a youth who left foster care to voluntarily return to foster care, and suspending certain education and training requirements.
WELCOMED Act of 2021

To authorize resettlement benefits for certain nationals of Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 WELCOMED Act of 2021 2. Resettlement benefits for certain Afghan nationals (a) Resettlement support authorized Not withstanding any other provision of law, an Afghan entrant is eligible for any form of resettlement assistance, entitlement program, or other benefit (including services for unaccompanied refugee minors) that is available to a refugee (as such term is defined in section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 (b) Definition In this Act, the term Afghan entrant 8 U.S.C. 1182 (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.

Summary: Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance. Specifically, this bill shall apply to a national of Afghanistan (or an individual with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who is temporarily paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit during the four-year period beginning on July 1, 2021.