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A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to provide notification to Congress of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks.

To require the Director of National Intelligence to provide notification to Congress of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks. 1. Notification of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks (a) In general Not later than 30 days after any element of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003 (1) the equipment used in the attack; (2) the date on which, and the location from which, the equipment left United States custody; (3) attribution for the orchestrators of the attack; and (4) the total number of deaths and casualties caused by the attack. (b) Appropriate committees of congress defined In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Summary: This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress if an intelligence community element determines that U.S. military equipment left unsecured in Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria has been used in a terrorist attack against the United States, U.S. allies or partners, or local populations. The report must be submitted no later than 30 days after the intelligence community determination.
REDI Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act REDI Act 2. Deferment during a medical or dental internship or residency program Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f) (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking A borrower Except as provided in paragraph (6), a borrower (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or (B) by striking the matter following clause (ii); (C) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or (D) by adding at the end the following: (iii) is serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program; ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Special rule for certain in school deferment Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to the borrower under this part. .

Summary: Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.
Supporting Essential Workers in Retirement Act

To exempt premium pay received by semi-retired workers during the COVID–19 pandemic from the Social Security retirement earnings test. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Essential Workers in Retirement Act 2. Exemption of premium pay received by workers during the COVID–19 pandemic from the Social Security retirement earnings test (a) In general For purposes of subsection (b) of section 203 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403 (b) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 emergency period The term COVID–19 emergency period (2) Essential work The term essential work (A) is performed during the COVID–19 emergency period; and (B) is needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as each Governor of a State or territory, or each Tribal government, may have designated as critical to protect the health and well-being of the residents of their State, territory, or Tribal government pursuant to section 602(g)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 802(g)(2) (3) Premium pay The term premium pay (A) a higher rate of pay to workers, beyond normal compensation, for performing essential work during the COVID–19 emergency period; or (B) compensation paid to a worker for hours of essential work performed in addition to the worker's normal work schedule that results in the worker receiving a higher average weekly compensation compared to the average weekly compensation received by the worker for work performed in the same position for the same employer during the period that begins on January 1, 2020, and ends on March 13, 2020, or, if less, the average weekly compensation received by the worker for work performed in the same position for the same employer during any portion of such period that is not less than 14 consecutive days. (c) Employer Verification (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall issue guidance providing for the verification by employers of record for employees who performed essential work during the COVID–19 emergency period of premium pay disbursed to such employees using Form SSA–131, Employer Report of Special Payments. (2) Notice to employees Not later than 90 days after the date of issuance of such guidance, employers shall inform employees who performed essential work during the COVID–19 emergency period of their eligibility to elect to have their premium pay excluded in the determination of the individual’s excess earnings under section 203(f)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(3)

Summary: Supporting Essential Workers in Retirement Act This bill excludes premium pay earned by an essential worker during a period of the COVID-19 emergency from income limits that apply to Social Security retirement benefits.
Confederate Monument Removal Act

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confederate Monument Removal Act 2. Requirements and removal procedures (a) Requirements Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America) military services (b) Statue removal procedures (1) In general The Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 2 U.S.C. 2132 (4) Authorization and appropriations (A) In general There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

Summary: Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.
DIAPER Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make diapers an allowable expense for purposes of health flexible spending arrangements and health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diaper Inclusion in Accounts for Parental Expense Reduction Act DIAPER Act 2. Inclusion of diapers as qualified medical expenses (a) HSAs Section 223(d)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking products products and diapers (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) Diaper For purposes of this paragraph, the term diaper . (b) FSAs Section 106(f) (1) by striking shall be treated and diapers (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)) shall be treated (2) by inserting and diapers products (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Diaper Inclusion in Accounts for Parental Expense Reduction Act or the DIAPER Act This bill allows the cost of diapers as an allowable medical expense for purposes of health savings accounts (HSAs) and health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022

To authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in the United States while their applications are being adjudicated. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 2. Employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(2) (2) Employment authorization (A) Eligibility The Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize employment for an applicant for asylum— (i) who is not in detention; (ii) whose application for asylum has not been determined frivolous; and (iii) with respect to whom the procedures required under paragraph (5)(A)(i) have been completed. (B) Application The Secretary may not grant employment authorization under this paragraph to an applicant for asylum who is not otherwise eligible for employment authorization until 30 days after the date on which the applicant filed an application for asylum. (C) Term Employment authorization under this paragraph— (i) shall be for a period of 1 year; and (ii) shall be renewable for additional 1-year periods while the applicant’s asylum claim is being adjudicated, including administrative or judicial review. .

Summary: Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. DHS must grant employment authorization to an asylum seeker (1) who is not in detention, (2) whose application for asylum has not been deemed frivolous, and (3) whose identity has been checked against certain databases. Such employment authorization shall last for one year and be renewable for one-year terms during the period necessary to adjudicate the applicant's asylum claim. The bill also shortens the waiting period for receiving employment authorization to 30 days from the filing of the asylum application.
No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act 2. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology by Internal Revenue Service (a) In general Chapter 77 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology (a) In general Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. (b) Biometric For purposes of this section, the term biometric recognition technology . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 77 Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of collected information (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report (A) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term appropriate congressional committees (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Summary: No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using, or contracting to use, biometric recognition technology for tax administration purposes. The bill defines biometric recognition technology as any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition. The bill requires the IRS to delete all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration not later than 60 days after the enactment of this bill.
1031 Exchange Improvement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to like kind exchanges. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1031 Exchange Improvement Act 2. Property identification requirement (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 1031(a)(3) the day which the date such property is received, (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to exchanges completed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: 1031 Exchange Improvement Act This bill revises the tax rule allowing deferral of gain for like kind exchanges of commercial property. (That rule provides that no gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of real property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment if such real property is exchanged solely for real property of like kind.) Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that a substitute property be identified within 45 days of the sale of the original property.
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. 1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor during Battle of the Bulge (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and most recently of Colleyville, Texas, before his death on April 2, 2020, for the acts of valor during World War II described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of Valor Described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of James Megellas on January 28, 1945, in Herresbach, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge when, as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division, he led a surprise and devastating attack on a much larger advancing enemy force, killing and capturing a large number and causing others to flee, single-handedly destroying an attacking German Mark V tank with two hand-held grenades, and then leading his men in clearing and seizing Herresbach.

Summary: This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Right to Treat Act

To clarify that agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services do not have the authority to regulate the practice of medicine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Treat Act 2. Scope of authorities Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) no Federal agency, including the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall have the authority to regulate the practice of medicine; and (2) no Federal law, rule, regulation, or policy shall prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing or disbursing of any drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or that is available pursuant to section 561B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–0a

Summary: Right to Treat Act This bill specifies that no federal agency has the authority to regulate the practice of medicine. It further specifies that no federal law or policy may prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing of a drug authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

To apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act 2. Applicability of FOIA to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program Section 60102(o)(2) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1702(o)(2) Act’) , except for section 552 of that title (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act

Summary: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act This bill makes actions or decisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration concerning the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which governs the release of federal documents.
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training Section 502(a)(6) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5192(a)(6) and section 416 section 408 September 27, 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).
Crucial Communism Teaching Act

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crucial Communism Teaching Act 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States— (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of more than 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. 3. Development and dissemination of civic education curriculum and oral history resources The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act ( Public Law 103–199 Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that— (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled Portraits in Patriotism (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). 4. Definitions The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Crucial Communism Teaching Act This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.
A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress classified dissent cables relating to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress classified dissent cables relating to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan. 1. Submission to Congress of dissent cables relating to withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan (a) Submission of classified dissent cables to Congress Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress any classified Department of State cable or memo that expresses a dissenting recommendation or opinion with respect to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan. (b) Public availability of unclassified dissent cables Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall make available to the public an unclassified version of any such cable or memo. (c) Protection of personally identifiable information The name and any other personally identifiable information of an author of a cable or memo referred to in subsection (a) shall be redacted before submission under that subsection or publication under subsection (b).

Summary: This bill requires the Department of State to (1) submit to Congress any classified State Department cables or memos that express a dissenting opinion relating to the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and (2) make publicly available unclassified versions of such cables and memos.