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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to disqualify certain borrowers from receiving a guarantee for a project, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to disqualify certain borrowers from receiving a guarantee for a project, and for other purposes. 1. Disqualification of borrowers who have previously defaulted (a) Incentives for innovative technologies Section 1702 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16512 (1) by redesignating subsections (i) through (q) as subsections (j) through (r), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following: (i) Disqualification for previous defaults The Secretary may not make a guarantee under this title for a project if the borrower has previously defaulted on an obligation guaranteed under this title. . (b) Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program Section 136(d) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17013(d) (5) Disqualification for previous defaults The Secretary may not provide a loan under this subsection to an applicant for the loan if the applicant has previously defaulted on a loan provided under this subsection. .

Summary: This bill bars a recipient from receiving additional loan guarantees through the Clean Energy Financing Program or the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program if the recipient has previously defaulted on a loan guaranteed through those programs.
Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act

To prohibit cash settlements resulting from the lawful application of the zero tolerance policy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act 2. Prohibition of cash settlements resulting from the lawful application of the zero tolerance policy for violations of section 275 (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used for settlement payments to individuals who, as a result of their violation of section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325(a) Zero-Tolerance for Offenses Under 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)

Summary: Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act This bill prohibits using federal funds to make settlement payments to compensate any individuals for being separated from family members while detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection if the detention was (1) a result of the individual improperly entering (or attempting to improperly enter) the United States, and (2) in accordance with a Department of Justice memorandum that adopted a zero-tolerance policy for such improper entry into the United States.
National Guard Emergency Response Act of 2021

To clarify the authority of States to use National Guard members performing Active Guard and Reserve duty during State-directed responses to domestic incidents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard Emergency Response Act of 2021 2. Authority of States to use National Guard members performing Active Guard and Reserve duty during State-directed responses to domestic incidents Section 328(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) A member (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Under regulations prescribed by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the adjutant general of the jurisdiction concerned may authorize a member of the National Guard performing duty under subsection (a) to perform additional duties in response to a State-declared emergency or disaster provided that the adjutant general determines that members performing such additional duties will derive a benefit that satisfies or complements training requirements for the wartime mission or other training objectives of the members’ unit. .

Summary: National Guard Emergency Response Act of 2021 This bill allows the relevant adjutant general to authorize a member of the National Guard who is performing active Guard and Reserve duty to perform additional duties in response to a state-declared emergency or disaster, provided that the adjutant general determines the member performing such duties will derive a benefit that satisfies or complements training requirements for the wartime mission or other training objectives of the member's unit.
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021 2. Prohibition against food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS (a) In general Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331 (fff) (1) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS. (2) The term PFAS . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) applies beginning on January 1, 2024.

Summary: Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021 This bill prohibits food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS (i.e., a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom).
No Forced Vaccination for COVID–19 Act

To ensure that nothing in Federal law, other than an explicit statement in an Act of Congress, shall be construed to provide an executive agency with the authority to mandate, or implement a mandate, that an individual be inoculated by a COVID–19 vaccine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Forced Vaccination for COVID–19 Act 2. Authority for executive agencies to issue COVID–19 vaccine mandates (a) In general Unless specifically stated in an Act of Congress, nothing in Federal law shall be construed to provide an executive agency with the authority to mandate, or implement a mandate, that an individual be inoculated by a COVID–19 vaccine, including a mandate that an individual either be inoculated by such a vaccine or agree to undergo periodic testing for COVID–19. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit or otherwise authorize Congress or an executive agency to enact or otherwise impose a mandate described in subsection (a). (c) Definition of executive agency The term executive agency

Summary: No Forced Vaccination for COVID-19 Act This bill prohibits any executive agency from implementing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate unless specifically authorized by Congress. This includes a mandate that requires an individual to either receive the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo periodic COVID-19 testing.
Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2021

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to require registration statements filed under that Act to be filed in a structured data format to enable the statements to be digitized for purposes of the publicly available electronic database maintained under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2021 2. Modifications relating to FARA registration statements (a) Format (1) In general Section 2(g) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 612(g) (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Electronic Format for (B) by striking shall be filed shall be filed in— (1) an electronic, structured data format under which the statement or supplement shall be published in a publicly available, machine-processable digital format for purposes of the National Foreign Agents Database under section 6(d)(1); and (2) such other formats as the Attorney General may require. . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to statements and supplements filed under section 2 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 612 (b) Electronic database (1) Searchability and sortability; designation Section 6(d) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d) (A) in the subsection heading, by striking updates supplements (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking to the extent technically practicable, an electronic database that an electronic database, to be known as the National Foreign Agents Database (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking includes the information contained in registration statements and updates includes, in a digitized format that achieves compliance with the applicable digital accessibility standards described in section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d (2) Posting on receipt Section 6(d)(2) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(2) (A) by striking update supplement (B) by striking as soon as technically practicable immediately (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2021 This bill modifies requirements related to the electronic database that contains the registrations that an agent of a foreign principal must file with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Specifically, DOJ must establish and maintain the free and publicly accessible National Foreign Agents Database, which must make such foreign agent registrations searchable, sortable, and downloadable. The database must also make filed registrations and supplements immediately available for public inspection. (Currently, DOJ is required maintain a database with these features, but only to the extent that the features are technically practicable.) The database must also meet federal standards for making digital information accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Claiming Losses After Disasters Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Claiming Losses After Disasters Act 2. Special rules for casualty losses arising from major disasters (a) Treatment of losses (1) In general Section 165(h) (6) Special rule for qualified disaster losses (A) In general If an individual has a qualified net disaster loss for any taxable year, the amount determined under paragraph (2)(A)(ii) shall be the sum of— (i) such net disaster loss, and (ii) so much of the excess referred to in the matter preceding clause (i) of paragraph (2)(A) (reduced by the amount in clause (i) of this subparagraph) as exceeds 10 percent of the adjusted gross income of the individual. (B) Qualified net disaster loss For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term qualified net disaster loss (C) Qualified disaster-related personal casualty losses (i) In general For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified disaster-related personal casualty losses (ii) Qualified disaster area (I) In general The term qualified disaster area (II) Exception Such term shall not include any area which is a qualified disaster area as defined in section 301 of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020. (iii) Qualified disaster The term qualified disaster (iv) Incident period For purposes of this paragraph, the term incident period . (2) Conforming amendment Section 165(h)(5)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by inserting or (6) paragraph (2)(A) (b) Dollar limitation Section 165(h)(1) $500 ($100 for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009) $100 ($500 in the case of any net disaster loss to which paragraph (3) applies) (c) Standard deduction (1) In general Section 63(c)(1) and and (C) the disaster loss deduction. . (2) Disaster loss deduction Section 63(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Disaster loss deduction For the purposes of paragraph (1), the term disaster loss deduction . (d) Treatment under alternative minimum tax Section 56(b)(1)(D) (other than the disaster loss deduction) section 63(c) (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Claiming Losses After Disasters Act This bill revises the tax deduction for personal casualty losses arising from major federally-declared disasters. It replaces the current requirement that such losses exceed 10% of a disaster victim's adjusted gross income before a deduction can be claimed with a minimum threshold of $500 in losses per disaster.
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act 2. Protecting Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset (a) Prohibition on administrative offset authority (1) Assignment under Social Security Act Section 207 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 407 (d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 ( 45 U.S.C. 231m(a) . The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act ( 45 U.S.C. 352(e) The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. (b) Repeal of administrative offset authority (1) In general Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking (3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding any overpayment under such program). (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking the Commissioner of Social Security and (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill prohibits the application of, and repeals authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)
A bill to express the sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan.

To express the sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan. 1. Sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. (1) improving asymmetric defense capabilities of Taiwan; (2) bolstering deterrence to preserve peace, security, and stability across the Taiwan Strait; and (3) deepening interoperability with Taiwan in defense capabilities, including in— (A) maritime and air domain awareness; and (B) integrated air and missile defense systems.

Summary: This bill states that the United States should seek to support (1) improving Taiwan's asymmetric defense capabilities; (2) bolstering deterrence to preserve peace, security, and stability across the Taiwan Strait; (3) and deepening defense capability interoperability with Taiwan.
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

To require the publication of the name of any person pardoned by the President, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 2. Publication of pardons Not later than 3 days after the date on which the President grants any reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States, the Attorney General shall publish in the Federal Register and on the official website of the President the following: (1) The name of the person. (2) The date on which the reprieve or pardon was issued. (3) The full text of the reprieve or pardon.

Summary: Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public. Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.
Safe Shelters Act of 2021

To improve the Office of Refugee Resettlement shelter grant process. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Shelters Act of 2021 2. Office of Refugee Resettlement shelter grant process (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Adverse action The term adverse action (A) the suspension or revocation of an operating license; and (B) any ongoing or pending investigation by the Federal Government or a State or local government. (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) Unaccompanied alien child The term unaccompanied alien child 6 U.S.C. 279(g) (b) Disclosure and licensure With respect to Office of Refugee Resettlement grants to open or fund shelter facilities for unaccompanied alien children, the Secretary shall require each applicant— (1) to disclose in the grant application any adverse action taken against the applicant during the 5-year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted; and (2) to be licensed to operate such a facility in the applicable State as of such date. (c) Information sharing In considering an application for a grant referred to in subsection (b), the Secretary shall seek to collaborate with the appropriate regulatory agencies of the State in which the applicant intends to operate to conduct a review of State databases for information on adverse actions taken against the applicant.

Summary: Safe Shelters Act of 2021 This bill imposes certain requirements on applicants for Office of Refugee Resettlement grants to open or fund shelter facilities for unaccompanied alien children. Specifically an applicant for such a grant must (1) disclose in the application any adverse action (generally an adverse criminal or regulatory action relating to a government contract or the care of children) taken against the applicant in the five-year period before the application, and (2) be licensed under state law to operate the facility in question. The Department of Health and Human Services must seek to collaborate with state regulatory agencies to review state databases for information about adverse actions taken against such applicants.
Parental Rights Protection Act

To prohibit certain COVID–19 vaccination mandates for minors, and to require parental consent for COVID–19 vaccination of minors. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parental Rights Protection Act 2. Prohibitions against COVID–19 vaccination mandates for minors (a) Prohibition against mandates Neither the Federal Government, nor any agency, grantee, payee, or recipient, including any State, local, Tribal, or territorial governmental entity (including any local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (b) Prohibition against school mandates (1) In General A local educational agency (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (2) Penalty A local educational agency that imposes a mandate described in paragraph (1) shall not be eligible to receive funding under part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. 20 U.S.C. 6611 et seq. (A) the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which such mandate becomes effective. (3) Resumed eligibility If a local educational agency ends the mandate described in paragraph (1) that local educational agency shall become eligible to receive the funding described in paragraph (2) as of the date on which that mandate is no longer effective. 3. Parental consent for vaccination of minors No COVID–19 vaccine may be administered to any individual age 18 or younger unless a parent, guardian, conservator, or attorney-in-fact of the minor provides prior, written, informed consent for the minor to receive such vaccine. 4. Applicable vaccines For purposes of sections 2 and 3, the term COVID–19 vaccine 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3 21 U.S.C. 355 42 U.S.C. 262

Summary: Parental Rights Protection Act This bill restricts government entities from requiring that individuals age 18 or younger receive certain COVID-19 vaccines that were authorized through emergency use and related procedures. Specifically, a federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government entity (including a local educational agency) that receives funding from either the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services may not require such COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 18 or younger. In particular, a local educational agency that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for students loses its eligibility for federal education funding. The bill also requires the prior, informed, written consent of a parent or guardian before administration of such COVID-19 vaccines to an individual age 18 or younger.
A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Use of certain roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Section 4(b) of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act ( Public Law 109–156 Until subsection (a) Until September 30, 2026, subsection (a) October 18, 2022 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, without amendment

Summary: This bill extends until September 30, 2026, the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, by certain commercial vehicles that serve local businesses.