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No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2021

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to prohibit the payment of bonuses to highly compensated individuals employed by the debtor and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2021 2. Amendment Section 503 of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) During the 2-year period ending 1 year after the date of the filing of the petition and notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there shall neither be allowed nor paid a bonus to— (A) an individual employed by the debtor at an annual rate of compensation exceeding $250,000; (B) an insider of the debtor; or (C) an individual employed by the debtor to the extent that such bonus would cause that individual’s annual rate of compensation to exceed $250,000. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term bonus (A) is in addition to the existing wages, salary, or base compensation of an insider of the debtor or individual employed by the debtor; and (B) can be construed as a form of retention, incentive, or reward related to the services provided to the debtor by the insider or the individual employed by the debtor. The term bonus bonus (3) The term an individual employed by the debtor . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2021 This bill prohibits debtors in bankruptcy proceedings from paying bonuses to certain individuals for two years, including insiders (such as relatives) and highly compensated employees.
Hong Kong Freedom Act

To authorize the President to recognize the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as a separate, independent country, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hong Kong Freedom Act 2. Statement of policy; authorization (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that all territorial claims by the People’s Republic of China over the area known as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are invalid and without merit. (b) Authorization The President is authorized to recognize the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as a separate, independent country, in accordance with subsection (a).

Summary: Hong Kong Freedom Act This bill authorizes the President to recognize Hong Kong as a separate and independent country from China.
Clean Drinking Water Equity Act

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to assistance for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Drinking Water Equity Act 2. Assistance for disadvantaged communities Section 1452(d)(2)(A) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d)(2)(A) 35 percent 40 percent

Summary: Clean Drinking Water Equity Act This bill revises the drinking water state revolving fund (SRF) program to increase the cap on the total amount of loan subsidies that states may give to assist disadvantaged communities. The drinking water SRF program is a financial assistance program to help water systems and states achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
COMMUNITIES Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of a 5-year commitment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creation of Opportunities for Medical Manpower in Underserved Neighborhoods by Indemnifying Tuition and Incentivizing Exceptional Service Act COMMUNITIES Act 2. Full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of 5-year commitment Section 338B(g)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(g)(2) (C) Full repayment in case of 5-year commitment In the case of an individual who, pursuant to subsection (f)(1)(B)(iv), agrees to serve for a period of obligated service equal to 5 years, the Secretary, for each such year of obligated service, shall pay (subject to the availability of appropriations) on behalf of the individual the total amount owed by such individual for loans described in paragraph (1), divided by 5. . 3. National Health Service Corps authorization of appropriations Section 338H of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254q (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking this section this subpart (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Additional authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. .

Summary: Creation of Opportunities for Medical Manpower in Underserved Neighborhoods by Indemnifying Tuition and Incentivizing Exceptional Service Act or the COMMUNITIES Act This bill increases the amount of student loan repayment available to eligible health care providers who agree to complete a five-year period of obligated service in a health professional shortage area. Specifically, for each year of service, the Department of Health and Human Services shall pay one-fifth of the total amount owed on a participating provider's qualifying student loans. Current law caps the maximum amount of student loan repayment that a provider may receive in exchange for such service.
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021

To extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021 2. Housing (a) Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (1) in section 802, by adding at the end the following: (p) Race color religion sex handicap familial status national origin (1) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of the individual. (q) Gender identity (r) Sexual orientation ; (2) in section 804, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (3) in section 805, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (4) in section 806, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (5) in section 808(e)(6), by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 (including sexual orientation (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act) and gender identity (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act)) sex

Summary: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021 This bill prohibits discrimination, in the context of various housing practices, against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
End Zuckerbucks Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(3) organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Zuckerbucks Act 2. 501( c (a) In general Section 501(c)(3) (1) by striking and which does not participate which does not participate (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting and which does not provide direct funding to official election organizations, including any State or local government entity or any government election organization. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to funding provided in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: End Zuckerbucks Act This bill prohibits tax-exempt charitable organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations.
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021 2. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 319C–3 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–3c 319C–4. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages (a) Grants The Secretary may award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages, including during and after a natural disaster. (b) Use of funds The preparedness activities funded through a grant under this section may include— (1) the purchase of a backup power source, such as a generator, and any related equipment; and (2) the creation of a regional resource directory on disaster and post-disaster preparedness for power outages. (c) Preference In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities that— (1) are located in areas that— (A) have a high proportion of— (i) elderly residents; or (ii) individuals who are enrolled in a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (B) have a high risk of hurricanes or other natural disasters; and (2) have not been cited for a substantive Federal, State, or local violation. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary. .

Summary: Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.
Freedom to Fly Act

To prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from asking passengers on domestic flights for information regarding vaccinations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Fly Act 2. Prohibition on requesting vaccination information from passengers on domestic flights (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not prescribe or implement any regulation or policy that would allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to request information relating to vaccinations from any passenger traveling on a flight between States or territories or possessions of the United States. (b) Rule of construction Subsection (a) does not limit the authority of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue guidance or prescribe regulations relating to public health.

Summary: Freedom to Fly Act This bill prohibits regulations or policies that allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to ask passengers flying domestically about vaccinations.
Inclusive Elections Act of 2021

To clarify the disparate burden test, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 2. Disparate burden test Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 (c) In determining whether members of a class of citizens have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice, a court shall consider whether— (1) the challenged standard, practice, or procedure imposes a disparate burden on members of a class of citizens protected by subsection (a); and (2) the disparate burden is in part caused by or related to social and historical conditions that produce or produced discrimination against members of the protected class. .

Summary: Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 This bill requires courts, when hearing challenges to election laws, to consider whether the law has a disparate impact on members of a protected class of citizens. Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider whether (1) the challenged standard, practice, or procedure imposes a disparate burden on members of a protected class of citizens; and (2) the disparate burden is related to social and historical conditions that produce discrimination against members of the protected class.
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021 2. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties (a) In general Chapter 155 2285. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties No court of the United States (and no district court of the Virgin Islands, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands) shall issue an order that purports to restrain the enforcement against a non-party of any statute, regulation, order, or similar authority, unless the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 155 section 2285 2285. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties. .

Summary: Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021 This bill prohibits federal courts from issuing injunctive orders that bar enforcement of a federal law or policy against a nonparty, unless the nonparty is represented by a party in a class action lawsuit.
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran benefits administered by the Secretary by reason of the veteran participating in a State-approved marijuana program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act 2. Veteran participation in State-approved marijuana programs (a) Provision of benefits Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not deny a veteran any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary by reason of the veteran participating in a State-approved marijuana program. (b) Consultation With respect to a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and participates in a State-approved marijuana program, the Secretary shall ensure that physicians and other health care providers of the Veterans Health Administration— (1) discuss marijuana use with the veteran and adjust medical treatment plans accordingly; and (2) record such use in the medical records of the veteran. (c) Provision of information Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall authorize physicians and other health care providers of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State-approved marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such programs. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term marijuana marihuana 21 U.S.C. 802 (2) The term State

Summary: Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records. Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act 2. Recreation passes Section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( Public Law 108–447 16 U.S.C. 6804 (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking age and disability discounted age discount and lifetime (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in the heading, by striking Discounted Free and discounted (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking Disability discount Lifetime passes (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Any veteran who provides adequate proof of military service as determined by the Secretary. (C) Any member of a Gold Star Family who meets the eligibility requirements of section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36 (or a successor instruction). ; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the heading, by striking Gold star families parks pass Annual passes (ii) by striking members of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary. Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. July 26, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources July 26, 2021 Committee on Agriculture

Summary: Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021 2. Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (a) In general Section 223(c)(1) (D) Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (i) In general A direct primary care service arrangement shall not be treated as a health plan for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii). (ii) Direct primary care service arrangement For purposes of this paragraph— (I) In general The term direct primary care service arrangement (II) Limitation With respect to any individual for any month, such term shall not include any arrangement if the aggregate fees for all direct primary care service arrangements (determined without regard to this subclause) with respect to such individual for such month exceed $150 (twice such dollar amount in the case of an individual with any direct primary care service arrangement (as so determined) that covers more than one individual). (iii) Certain services specifically excluded from treatment as primary care services For purposes of this paragraph, the term primary care services (I) procedures that require the use of general anesthesia, (II) prescription drugs (other than vaccines), and (III) laboratory services not typically administered in an ambulatory primary care setting. The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue regulations or other guidance regarding the application of this clause. . (b) Direct primary care service arrangement fees treated as medical expenses Section 223(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended by striking or , or (v) any direct primary care service arrangement. . (c) Inflation adjustment Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended— (1) by inserting , (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II), (b)(2), (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting and (iii) clause (ii) and , and (iii) in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II) for taxable years beginning in calendar years after 2022, calendar year 2021 . (d) Reporting of direct primary care service arrangement fees on W–2 Section 6051(a) of such Code is amended by striking and , and (18) in the case of a direct primary care service arrangement (as defined in section 223(c)(1)(D)(ii)) which is provided in connection with employment, the aggregate fees for such arrangement for such employee. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2021, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.
Labor Market Response Act

To require applications for a health profession opportunity grant under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Labor Market Response Act 2. Requirement that application contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g (c) Application requirement An application for a grant under this section shall contain a description of the availability and relevance of recent labor market information and other pertinent evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Labor Market Response Act This bill requires the inclusion of certain information about the labor market in applications for grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.