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Removing Federal Barriers to Offering of Mobile Wagers on Indian Lands Act

To remove Federal barriers regarding the offering of mobile wagers on Indian lands when the applicable State and Indian Tribe have reached an agreement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Federal Barriers to Offering of Mobile Wagers on Indian Lands Act 2. Definitions For the purposes of this Act— (1) the term interactive wagering platform (2) the term wager 3. IGRA mobile wagers For purposes of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. 4. Preservation of States’ rights With respect to a wager accepted through a server or other equipment located on Indian lands (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2703 (1) the person placing the wager and the server or other computer equipment through which the wager is accepted are in the same State; and (2) the applicable State and Indian Tribe have entered into a Tribal-State compact under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Summary: Removing Federal Barriers to Offering of Mobile Wagers on Indian Lands Act This bill establishes provisions related to the regulation of certain online wagers (i.e., bets) as Indian gaming. The bill deems an online wager as occurring exclusively on Indian lands, and therefore subject to the jurisdictional framework that governs Indian gaming, if (1) the person placing the wager and the server that accepts the wager are located in the same state, and (2) the applicable state and Indian tribe have entered into a gaming compact. For the purposes of regulation as Indian gaming, an online wager is deemed to be made at the physical location of the server or other computer equipment used to accept the wager, unless otherwise agreed to by the state and Indian tribe.
MINKS are Superspreaders Act

To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit the import, export, transport, sale, receipt, acquirement, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of mink, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces are Superspreaders Act MINKS are Superspreaders Act 2. Prohibitions relating to mink (a) Lacey Act amendments Section 3 of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 ( 16 U.S.C. 3372 (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting or (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) any American mink (Neovison vison) raised in captivity for fur production, whether dead or alive, or any part, product, or offspring thereof (subject to subsection (e)); ; and (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Subsection (a)(2)(C) does Subparagraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (a)(2) do (B) by inserting or mink described in subsection (a)(2)(D) species (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces are Superspreaders Act or the MINKS are Superspreaders Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase American mink (Neovison vison) raised in captivity for fur production, whether dead or alive.
Small Refinery Exemption Clarification Act of 2021

To clarify which small refineries are eligible for an exemption from the requirements of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Refinery Exemption Clarification Act of 2021 2. Clarification of eligibility of small refineries for an exemption from requirements of the Renewable Fuel Program Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a small refinery may petition under section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9) 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)

Summary: Small Refinery Exemption Clarification Act of 2021 This bill states that a small refinery may submit a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency for an exemption from the requirements of the Renewable Fuel Program only if that refinery has received an exemption continuously since 2011. Thus, small refineries may not request extensions of exemptions if previous exemptions are already expired.
Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to apportionments to States for certain highway programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021 2. Calculation of amounts Section 104(c)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Adjustment to amounts (i) In general The initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of— (I) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus (II) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount as— (aa) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) (bb) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year. (ii) Total spending After the adjustment described in clause (i), the amount for each State determined under this subsection shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that total spending will not be affected by this subparagraph. (iii) General Fund transfer amount defined In this subparagraph, the term General Fund transfer amount section 9503(b) .

Summary: Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment to account for both certain tax payments attributable to highway users in the state and other federal taxes collected in the state relative to such taxes collected in all states. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Healthcare Careers Act 2. Set-aside of funds for Indian populations Section 2008(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(c)(1) 15 percent of which for each fiscal year shall be reserved for grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities 3. Guarantee of grants for indian populations Section 2008(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397(a)(2)(C) (C) Guarantee of grants for indian populations The Secretary shall award at least 10 grants under this subsection to an eligible entity that is an Indian tribe, a tribal organization, or a Tribal College or University, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by such an eligible entity that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B). . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Tribal Healthcare Careers Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities. HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.
Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the base erosion minimum tax rate for taxable years ending in 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 2021 2. Base erosion minimum tax relief for 2020 (a) In general Section 59A(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (3) , (3), and (5) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Modification for taxable years ending in 2020 (A) In general In the case of any taxable year ending in 2020, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting 0 percent 10 percent (B) Coordination with section 15 Section 15 shall not apply to any of the changes in rates of tax by reason of subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 2021 This bill eliminates, for taxable years ending in 2020, the base erosion minimum tax rate applicable to certain large corporations that have deductions with respect to amounts paid or accrued to foreign-related parties exceeding 3% of their total deductions.
MORE Act

To require preference to be given to applicants for health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act who have certain kinds of business and community partners. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act MORE Act 2. Preference for health profession opportunity grant applicants who have certain kinds of business and community partners Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g (c) Preference for grant applicants who have certain partners In considering applications for a grant under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by applicants who have business and community partners in each of the following categories: (1) State and local government agencies and social service providers; (2) institutions of higher education, and local workforce development boards established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and (3) health care employers, labor unions, and labor-management partnerships. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act or the MORE Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to give preference to grantees with specified partners, such as state and local government agencies and health care employers, when awarding certain grants for providing low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.
Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to allow an owner of a trade secret redress of the theft of trade secrets extraterritorially, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021 2. Redress of theft of trade secrets extraterritorially Section 1836 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Applicability to conduct outside United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section shall apply to conduct occurring outside the United States and impacting United States commerce, including conduct by an offender who is— (1) not a United States person or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States; or (2) an organization which is created or organized under the laws of a foreign government or which has its principal place of business located outside of the United States. .

Summary: Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021 This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over civil claims for conduct involving trade secret theft occurring outside the United States and impacting U.S. commerce, including conduct by an offender who is (1) not a U.S. person or lawful U.S. resident, or (2) a foreign organization.
To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Angelo, Texas, the "Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic".

To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Angelo, Texas, the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Colonel Charles Powell and his wife, Mrs. Joanne Powell, served the community of San Angelo, Texas, with character and dignity. (2) Colonel Powell served as the base commander of Goodfellow Air Force Base from 1980-1984. (3) When the Powells moved to San Angelo, Charles was ordered to help Goodfellow avoid closure and the displacement of many members of the Armed Forces from the community they had grown to love. (4) The impact of Charles' career can still be felt today at Goodfellow Air Force Base, as it serves as a training school for thousands of members from every Armed Force to train in cryptology, intelligence, and firefighting. (5) Joanne assisted thousands of constituents in the district offices of Representatives Tom Loeffler, Lamar Smith, K. Michael Conaway, and August Pfluger. (6) One of the several duties Joanne spearheaded was the annual process of nominations to the military service academies, which was always a year-round process for her. (7) With Joanne's assistance, many of the young men and women of the 11th District went on to serve the Nation and attend one of the military service academies. (8) In addition, Joanne was a fierce advocate of veterans and helped thousands of individuals gain access to the benefits they rightfully earned. (9) Joanne’s compassion and dedication helped make the Concho Valley a better place. 2. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, San Angelo, Texas The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Angelo, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic

Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Angelo, Texas, as the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions. 1. Deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts allowed during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions (a) In general Section 67(g) (1) by striking Notwithstanding (1) In general Notwithstanding , and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts allowed during suspension In the case of any qualified funeral trust (as defined in section 685(b)) or cemetery perpetual care fund (described in section 642(i) and meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) thereof), subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to any deduction allowed for investment advisory expenses for a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2027. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: This bill allows a tax deduction for the investment advisory expenses of certain funeral trusts and cemetery perpetual care funds during the period in which the allowance of miscellaneous itemized deductions is suspended (i.e., 2018 through 2025).
Patriot Retention Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize certain retired members of the Armed Forces to be placed in the Ready Reserve and to receive retired pay and the pay and allowances for duty that member performs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patriot Retention Act 2. Authority to place certain retired members of the Armed Forces in the Ready Reserve; pay (a) Placement of certain members in the Ready Reserve Section 10145 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) (1) Under such regulations as the Secretary concerned may prescribe, a retired member of a regular component entitled to retired pay may be placed in the Ready Reserve if the Secretary concerned— (A) determines that the retired member has more than 20 years of creditable service in that regular component; and (B) makes a special finding that the member possesses a skill in which the Ready Reserve of the armed force concerned has a critical shortage of personnel. (2) The authority of the Secretary concerned under paragraph (1) may not be delegated— (A) to a civilian officer or employee of the military department concerned below the level of Assistant Secretary; or (B) to a member of the armed forces below the level of the lieutenant general or vice admiral in an armed force with responsibility for military personnel policy in that armed force. . (b) Pay for duties performed in the Ready Reserve in addition to retired pay Section 12316 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) A member placed in the Ready Reserve pursuant to section 10145(e) of this title may receive— (1) retired pay; and (2) the pay and allowances authorized by law for duty that member performs. ; and (2) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (b) subsections (b) and (c)

Summary: Patriot Retention Act This bill allows a retired service member who has more than 20 years of service, and who possesses a skill for which a critical shortage exists, to serve as a paid member of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces and concurrently receive retired pay.
Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021 2. Ensuring appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) (b) Reports Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with— (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary.

Summary: Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that payment for remote physiologic monitoring services under Medicare continues to be made for a minimum of two days of data collection over a 30-day period until two years after the COVID-19 emergency period ends and regardless of a beneficiary's COVID-19 status. The CMS must also report on the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required with respect to payment for these and other remote monitoring services under Medicare after the emergency ends.
Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act

To exclude from tax certain payments of Federal pandemic unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act 2. Certain payments of Federal pandemic unemployment compensation not includible in gross income or taken into account in determining certain means-tested benefits (a) Exclusion from gross income For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include the amount specified in section 2104(b)(3) of the CARES Act to the extent such amount is received by the taxpayer pursuant to section 2102, 2104, or 2107 of such Act. (b) Disregarded in the administration of Federal programs and federally assisted programs For purposes of section 6409 (c) Effective dates (1) Exclusion Subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of the CARES Act. (2) Disregard Subsection (b) shall apply to amounts received after the date of the enactment of the CARES Act.

Summary: Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, unemployment compensation paid under provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It also disregards such compensation for purposes of determining eligibility for federally-assisted programs.
Health Providers Training Act

To ensure that hospitals are considered an eligible entity when awarding health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Providers Training Act 2. Eligibility of hospitals for health profession opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A) or a community-based organization , a community-based organization, or a hospital (as defined in section 1861(e)) 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

Summary: Health Providers Training Act This bill makes hospitals eligible for grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.