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To amend section 1908 of title 41, United States Code, to exempt certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to an acquisition-related dollar threshold.

To amend section 1908 of title 41, United States Code, to exempt certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to an acquisition-related dollar threshold. 1. Exemption of certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to the acquisition-related dollar threshold (a) In general Section 1908(b)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) in sections 3131 through 3134 of title 40, except any modification of any such dollar threshold made by regulation in effect on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph shall remain in effect. . (b) Technical amendment Section 1908(d) of such title is amended by striking the period at the end.

Summary: This bill exempts certain contracts from periodic inflation adjustments to the acquisition-related dollar threshold. Current law establishes dollar thresholds related to acquisition spending by federal agencies and it requires those thresholds to be adjusted every five years for inflation. The bill exempts certain contracts (e.g., contracts of more than $100,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the federal government) from this adjustment.
Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to States that have enacted and are enforcing certain laws with respect to stretch limousines, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act 2. Grant program for safety of stretch limousines (a) In general Chapter 311 31162. Grant program for safety of stretch limousines (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall make a grant, in accordance with this section, to any State that has enacted and is enforcing a law that requires the impoundment or immobilization of a stretch limousine if such limousine is found to have an eligible defect upon inspection. (b) Eligibility A State is eligible for a grant under this section for a fiscal year if such State has enacted and is enforcing a law described in subsection (a) on October 1 of such fiscal year. (c) Grants (1) In general Beginning on October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall apportion funds appropriated to carry out this section to each State that has enacted and is enforcing a law described in subsection (a) in an amount determined by— (A) subtracting all amounts provided to States pursuant to paragraph (2) from $5,000,000; and (B) dividing the amount described in subparagraph (A) by the number of States eligible for a grant for such fiscal year. (2) Increase of amounts Beginning on October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section, a State is eligible for an additional $50,000 if the State has enacted and is enforcing a law or regulation that requires— (A) any safety inspection of a stretch limousine to be conducted at a designated site controlled by the State; and (B) the inspection described in subparagraph (A) to be conducted by employees trained in the inspection of stretch limousines. (d) Uses of funds A State receiving a grant under this section may use such funds— (1) for the impoundment or immobilization of a stretch limousine; (2) for the establishment and operating expenses of designated stretch limousine safety inspection sites; or (3) to train employees in the inspection of stretch limousines. (e) Definitions As used in this section: (1) Eligible defect The term eligible defect (2) Passenger motor vehicle The term passenger motor vehicle (3) Stretch limousine The term stretch limousine (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 311 31162. Grant program for safety of stretch limousines. .

Summary: Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award grants to states that have enacted and are enforcing laws that require the impoundment or immobilization of stretch limousines if such limousines are found to have certain defects upon inspection.
Law Enforcement Officers Safety COVID Extension Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an exception for certain qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officers Safety COVID Extension Act of 2021 2. Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers Section 926C of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law of any State or any political subdivision thereof, an individual shall be a qualified retired law enforcement officer .

Summary: Law Enforcement Officers Safety COVID Extension Act of 2021 This bill allows a retired law enforcement officer to carry concealed firearms in calendar years 2021 and 2022 if the retired officer met the federal qualification requirements (e.g., training standards) to carry concealed firearms during calendar year 2019.
America’s Infrastructure Modernization Act

To repurpose funds provided for COVID relief that have not been obligated for purposes of infrastructure development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America’s Infrastructure Modernization Act 2. Repurposing of unobligated funds for infrastructure projects (a) Authorization of funds not otherwise obligated Notwithstanding any provision of a covered law, any funds appropriated under such a law that have not been obligated as of the date of enactment of this Act, but not more than $650,000,000,000, shall be allocated to the States in the same manner and proportion as, and for the same purposes as, the surface transportation block grant program under section 133 of title 23, United States Code. (b) Additional uses In addition to the projects authorized under section 133 of such title, funding authorized under subsection (a) may be used, in amounts determined appropriate by the State, for the following additional uses: (1) A port development project under section 50302 of title 46, United States Code. (2) A project under the national highway performance program under section 119 of title 23, United States Code. (3) An airport improvement project under subchapter I of chapter 471 (c) Definition of covered law In this section, the term covered law (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 (2) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 (3) The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (4) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 (5) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (6) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2

Summary: America's Infrastructure Modernization Act This bill reallocates a portion of unobligated funds made available under various COVID-19 relief laws to support surface transportation infrastructure, including for ports, highways, or airports. The funds shall be allocated using the same method specified for the Surface Transportation Block Grant program.
Military Spouses Employment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouses Employment Act 2. Eligibility of spouses of military personnel for the work opportunity credit (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 51(d) or , or (K) a qualified military spouse. . (b) Qualified military spouse Subsection (d) of section 51 of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (12) through (15) as paragraphs (13) through (16), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph: (11) Qualified military spouse The term qualified military spouse extended active duty . (c) Effective date The amendments made this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act to individuals who begin work for the employer after such date.

Summary: Military Spouses Employment Act This bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The credit permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A qualified military spouse is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on a period of extended active duty (in excess of 90 days or for an indefinite period) which includes the hiring date.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include service as a veteran family caregiver as a public service job for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021 2. Repayment plan for public service employees Section 455(m)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B) (1) in clause (i), by striking or (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) service as a primary family caregiver of veteran in the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers, as established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 1720G of title 38, United States Code. .

Summary: Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021 This bill makes designated primary family caregivers of veterans eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Under the PSLF program, the Department of Education must cancel the balance of interest and principal due on a borrower's Federal Direct Loans after the borrower makes 120 monthly loan payments while employed in a public service job. This bill broadens the definition of public service job to include service as a primary family caregiver of an eligible veteran participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2021 2. Eligibility for internment in national cemeteries (a) In general Section 2402(a)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) who— (i) the Secretary determines served honorably with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning February 28, 1961, and ending May 7, 1975; and (ii) at the time of the individual’s death— (I) was a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; and (II) resided in the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall have effect as if included in the enactment of section 251(a) of title II of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 (division J of Public Law 115–141

Summary: Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for internment in national cemeteries to include certain individuals who the Department of Veterans Affairs determines served honorably with a special guerilla unit or irregular forces in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. Such individuals are eligible if, at the time of their death, they resided in the United States and were a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
Rolling Stock Protection Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to remove the lifetime exemption from the prohibition on procurement of rolling stock from certain vehicle manufacturers for parties to executed contracts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rolling Stock Protection Act 2. Removal of lifetime exemption from prohibition on procurement of rolling stock for parties to executed contracts Section 5323(u)(5) of title 49, United State Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking Except as provided in subparagraph (C) and for a contract or subcontract that is not described in subparagraph (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking Subparagraph (B) Subparagraph (A) (3) by striking subparagraph (A); and (4) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.

Summary: Rolling Stock Protection Act This bill eliminates the exemption from the prohibition on procurement of rail rolling stock for use in public transportation with respect to executed contracts between public transportation agencies and certain rolling stock manufacturers. Such prohibited manufacturers include ones that, among other things, are owned or controlled by a company based in a nonmarket economy country that is flagged for monitoring by the United States Trade Representative.
To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes.

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. 1. Maturity date Section 5029(b)(5) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3908(b)(5) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking The final maturity date Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), the final maturity date (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Projects with a useful life of more than 35 years (i) In general Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for a covered project with a useful life of more than 35 years (as determined by the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable), the final maturity date of a secured loan under this section shall be not later than the earlier of— (I) the date that is 55 years after the date of substantial completion of the relevant project (as determined by the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable); and (II) if the useful life of the project is less than 55 years, the useful life of the project. (ii) Covered projects In this subparagraph, the term covered project (I) an application for assistance under this subtitle has not been submitted before the date of enactment of this clause; and (II) an agreement is entered into under this section on or after such date of enactment for a project carried out using funds specifically provided for such purposes in advance in subsequent appropriations Acts. .

Summary: This bill allows certain federal water infrastructure loans to have maturity dates of up to 55 years. For a secured loan for a water infrastructure project with a useful life of more than 35 years, the final maturity date of the loan shall be no later than the earlier of (1) 55 years after the project's substantial completion, or (2) the useful life of the project. Currently, the latest possible maturity date for this type of loan is 35 years from the project's substantial completion.
REDUCE Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for interest paid on student loans without reduction for employer educational assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Readily Ending Debt Under Corporate Engagement Act of 2021 REDUCE Act of 2021 2. Student loan interest deduction not offset by employer educational assistance (a) In general Section 221(d)(2)(A) 127, (b) Change to denial of double benefit rule Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking , or for which an exclusion is allowable under section 127 to the taxpayer by reason of the payment by the taxpayer’s employer of any indebtedness on a qualified education loan of the taxpayer (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Readily Ending Debt Under Corporate Engagement Act of 2021 or the REDUCE Act of 2021 This bill modifies the tax deduction for interest paid on student loans to allow such deduction without any offset for amounts received as employer-provided educational assistance.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2021

To increase the amount of loan forgiveness available to teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2021 2. Increased loan forgiveness for teachers Section 428J(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 $15,000 (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 $30,000 3. Increased loan cancellation for teachers Section 460(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 $15,000 (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 $30,000 4. Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to any borrower who completes the fifth complete school year of teaching required for loan forgiveness under section 428J(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(b) 20 U.S.C. 1087j(b)

Summary: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program by increasing the amount of loan forgiveness available for certain qualified teachers who have federal student loans. The program provides loan forgiveness for teachers who are highly qualified, teach full-time in a low-income school or educational service agency, and complete five years of consecutive service. Specifically, the bill increases from $5,000 to $15,000 the amount of available loan forgiveness for an elementary or secondary school teacher in any subject. It also increases from $17,500 to $30,000 the amount of available loan forgiveness for a secondary school math or science teacher and for a special education teacher.
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021

To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021 2. Noncontiguous domestic ocean trade Section 13701(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) In general For purposes of this section, a rate is reasonable if such rate is within 10 percent of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. .

Summary: Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021 This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade or water carrier for port-to-port service in that trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission.
Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Program Authorization Act

To authorize the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Program Authorization Act 2. Educational partnerships for innovation in communities program authorized (a) Grant program The Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall competitively award a grant to a nonprofit organization to train and support institutions of higher education to better assist local governments, by leveraging existing graduate and undergraduate classes at a large scale in order to magnify impact, with projects of need. (b) Award amount and duration The amount of an award made pursuant to this Act shall be not more than $10,000,000 and shall be made available for a period not to exceed 3 years. (c) Permissible use of award funds Awards made pursuant to this Act may be used to enter into agreements with any additional entity needed in order to complete a project of need. (d) Definitions In this Act— (1) the term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (2) the term local government (3) the term nonprofit organization section 501(c)(3) (4) the term project of need (5) the term sustainable development goal (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Summary: Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Program Authorization Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to award a competitive grant to a nonprofit organization to train and support institutions of higher education (IHEs) in assisting local governments by leveraging existing graduate and undergraduate classes for projects of need. Project of need refers to a project that (1) is identified by a local government that would benefit from the expertise of an IHE's faculty and students, and (2) advances a sustainable development goal (e.g., a goal related to climate change and housing affordability).
Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act

To require a study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems at detecting and classifying pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act 2. Study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems (a) Study The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems at detecting and classifying pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users, including those with different skin tones that are representative of different racial and ethnic groups. (b) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit a report of the results of the study required under subsection (a) to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make such report publicly available. (c) Contracting The Secretary may enter into contracts with nonprofit institutions, colleges, and universities to conduct research required for the study required under subsection (a). (d) Definition of crash avoidance As used in this section, the term crash avoidance systems

Summary: Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems at detecting and classifying pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users, including those with different skin tones that represent different racial and ethnic groups. Crash avoidance system is defined as a system in a motor vehicle used to prevent or mitigate a crash, including a system using cameras, lidar, or radar.