datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
II 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5293 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 
Received 
AN ACT 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify 
certain authorities and requirements relating to the De-
partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:52 Sep 24, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RDS
H5293
pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS
HR 5293 RDS
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department of Vet-
erans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021’’. 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR DENTAL INSUR-
ANCE PLAN FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVORS 
AND DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS. 
Section 1712C of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended by striking subsection (j). 
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF PAY-
MENTS AND ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARY 
TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS 
RECEIVING CARE FROM VET CENTERS. 
Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans 
and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Pub-
lic Law 112–154; 126 Stat. 1169), as most recently 
amended by section 5109 of the Continuing Appropria-
tions Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 
116–159; 134 Stat. 749), is further amended by striking 
‘‘September 30, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 
2022’’. 
SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM 
ON ACCEPTANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF 
VETERANS AFFAIRS OF DONATED FACILITIES 
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. 
Section 2(i) of the Communities Helping Invest 
through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:52 Sep 24, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RDS
H5293
pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS
HR 5293 RDS
Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–294; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) 
is amended by striking ‘‘the date that is 5 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘Decem-
ber 16, 2026’’. 
SEC. 5. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 
2021. 
Attest: 
CHERYL L. JOHNSON, 
Clerk. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:52 Sep 24, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RDS
H5293
pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5294 
To amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to 
require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 
Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas (for himself, Mr. BABIN, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. 
ELLZEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act to require the implementation of the Mi-
grant Protection Protocols. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Make the Migrant Pro-
tection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:44 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5294.IH
H5294
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
SEC. 2. MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIGRANT 
PROTECTION PROTOCOLS. 
Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 
‘‘may’’ and inserting ‘‘shall’’. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:44 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H5294.IH
H5294
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish in 
the Department of Transportation a drone infrastructure 
inspection grant program and a drone education and 
training grant program, and for other purposes. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:54 Sep 14, 2022
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6652
E:\BILLS\H5315.RH
H5315
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5297 
To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, 
as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 
Mr. LAWSON of Florida (for himself, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. 
CASTOR of Florida, Mr. CARSON, Mr. WALTZ, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. CRIST, 
Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. COSTA, Mr. 
GIMENEZ, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. DIAZ- 
BALART, Mr. MAST, Mr. BAIRD, Miss GONZA´LEZ-COLO´N, Ms. HERRELL, 
Mr. DUNN, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DONALDS, and Mrs. ROD-
GERS of Washington) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee 
on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jack-
sonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial 
and Museum, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National POW/MIA 
Memorial and Museum Act’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5297.IH
H5297
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is a 
civic landmark and cultural institution being built as 
of the date of the enactment of this Act in Jackson-
ville, Florida, to honor, connect, inspire, and educate 
all people about the 142,000 members of the Armed 
Forces who have been captured as prisoners of war 
since World War II and the approximately 82,000 
members of the Armed Forces who are currently 
missing in action or unaccounted for since World 
War II. 
(2) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is a 
unique and comprehensive project developed for the 
exclusive purpose of honoring former prisoners of 
war, those who were missing in action, those still 
missing and unaccounted for, and for providing a 
venue for families of these men and women to tell 
their stories. 
(3) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will 
publicize the stories of such individuals, showcase 
the history of the POW/MIA logo, the history of the 
Naval Air Station Cecil Field as a master jet base, 
and will serve as a reflective facility for all. 
(4) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will 
attract and educate a diverse group of people 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5297.IH
H5297
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
curity of the United States in some other man-
ner. 
‘‘(ii) The immediate arrest or pursuit of a 
dangerous felon, terrorist suspect, or other indi-
vidual presenting an imminent danger or public 
safety risk. 
‘‘(iii) The imminent risk of destruction of 
evidence that is material to an ongoing criminal 
case. 
‘‘(E) The term ‘prior approval’ means the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(i) In the case of officers and agents of 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
prior written approval for a specific, targeted 
operation from one of the following officials: 
‘‘(I) The Assistant Director of Oper-
ations, Homeland Security Investigations. 
‘‘(II) The Executive Associate Direc-
tor of Homeland Security Investigations. 
‘‘(III) The Assistant Director for 
Field Operations, Enforcement, and Re-
moval Operations. 
‘‘(IV) The Executive Associate Direc-
tor for Field Operations, Enforcement, and 
Removal Operations. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:35 Feb 15, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H529.IH
H529
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
through visitor-centered, interactive, participatory 
exhibits, and will provide a place for educational pro-
grams, special events, and activities connecting all 
generations. 
SEC. 3. NATIONAL POW/MIA MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The memorial and museum that 
is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being con-
structed on an approximately 26-acre area on POW-MIA 
Memorial Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida, shall be des-
ignated as the ‘‘National POW/MIA Memorial and Mu-
seum’’. 
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director 
of the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum shall 
submit to Congress a report including— 
(1) a budget for the POW/MIA Memorial and 
Museum for the five-year period beginning on the 
date the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is ex-
pected to open to the public; 
(2) a description of the organizational structure 
of the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum; 
(3) a copy of any bylaws or rules implemented 
by the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum; and 
(4) a list of any organization or entity that has 
accredited the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5297.IH
H5297
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
(c) WITHDRAWAL OF DESIGNATION.—The designa-
tion under subsection (a) may be withdrawn if— 
(1) the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is 
not operational in a satisfactory manner on the date 
that is five years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act; or 
(2) the report under subsection (b) is submitted 
to Congress after the date that is 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H5297.IH
H5297
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘other rel-
evant private sector entities,’’ after ‘‘financial insti-
tutions,’’; 
(2) in paragraph (3)(A)(i)(II), by inserting 
‘‘and other relevant private sector entities’’ after ‘‘fi-
nancial institutions’’; and 
(3) in paragraph (5)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or 
other relevant private sector entity’’ after ‘‘fi-
nancial institution’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (B)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Information’’ and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(i) USE
BY
FINANCIAL
INSTITU-
TIONS.—Information’’; and 
(ii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(ii) USE BY OTHER RELEVANT PRI-
VATE SECTOR ENTITIES.—Information re-
ceived by a relevant private sector entity 
that is not a financial institution pursuant 
to this section shall not be used for any 
purpose other than assisting a financial in-
stitution in identifying and reporting on 
activities that may involve the financing of 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:39 Sep 23, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5320.IH
H5320
Pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS
rules which provide that removal of debris or wreckage 
from real estate owned by a residential common interest 
community resulting from a major disaster is in the public 
interest when a State or local government determines in 
writing such debris or wreckage constitutes a threat to 
life, to public health or safety, or to the economic recovery 
of the residential common interest community.’’. 
SEC. 4. CONDOMINIUMS AND HOUSING COOPERATIVES 
DAMAGED BY A MAJOR DISASTER. 
Section 408(c)(2)(A) of the Robert T. Stafford Dis-
aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 
5174(c)(2)(A)) is amended— 
(1) in clause (i) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(2) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); 
and 
(3) by adding after clause (i) the following: 
‘‘(ii) the repair of essential common 
elements of a condominium or housing co-
operative (such as a roof, exterior wall, 
heating and cooling equipment, elevator, 
stairwell, utility access, plumbing, and elec-
tricity) provided an individual’s or house-
hold’s pro rata share of essential common 
element repair costs are satisfactorily doc-
umented; and’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5298.IH
H5298
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY. 
The amendments made by this Act shall apply to a 
major disaster or emergency declared by the President 
under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) on or after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
16:41 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H5298.IH
H5298
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5299 
To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation 
allowances for family members to attend the funeral and memorial serv-
ices of members of the uniformed services. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 
Mr. NEGUSE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel 
and transportation allowances for family members to at-
tend the funeral and memorial services of members of 
the uniformed services. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
02:14 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5299.IH
H5299
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
SECTION 1. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES 
FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE FU-
NERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES OF MEM-
BERS. 
Section 452(b) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(18) Presence of family members at the fu-
neral and memorial services of members.’’. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
02:14 Sep 21, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H5299.IH
H5299
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 529 
To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit 
immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the 
powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations, and for other pur-
poses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2021 
Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself, Mr. BEYER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi-
nois, and Ms. JAYAPAL) introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive 
locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers 
at sensitive locations, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Sensitive 
Locations Act’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:35 Feb 15, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H529.IH
H529
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
† HR 5305 EAS 
commitments for general business loans authorized under 
paragraphs (1) through (35) of section 7(a) of the Small 
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), for guarantees of trust cer-
tificates authorized by section 5(g) of the Small Business 
Act (15 U.S.C. 634(g)), for commitments to guarantee loans 
under section 503 of the Small Business Investment Act of 
1958 (15 U.S.C. 697), and for commitments to guarantee 
loans for debentures under section 303(b) of the Small Busi-
ness Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683(b)). 
SEC. 129. Notwithstanding section 101, amounts are 
provided for ‘‘District of Columbia—Federal Funds—Fed-
eral Payment to the Court Services and Offender Super-
vision Agency for the District of Columbia’’ at a rate for 
operations of $249,754,000: Provided, That the second pro-
viso under such heading in title IV of division E of Public 
Law 
116–260 
shall 
be 
applied 
by 
substituting 
‘‘$70,574,000’’ for ‘‘$66,743,000’’. 
SEC. 130. Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
Act, except section 106, the District of Columbia may ex-
pend local funds made available under the heading ‘‘Dis-
trict of Columbia—District of Columbia Funds’’ for such 
programs and activities under the District of Columbia Ap-
propriations Act, 2021 (title IV of division E of Public Law 
116–260) at the rate set forth in the Fiscal Year 2022 Local
SEC. 115. (a) Rescissions or cancellations of discre-
tionary budget authority that continue pursuant to section 
101 in Treasury Appropriations Fund Symbols (TAFS)— 
(1) to which other appropriations are not pro-
vided by this Act, but for which there is a current 
applicable TAFS that does receive an appropriation 
in this Act; or 
(2) which are no-year TAFS and receive other 
appropriations in this Act, 
may be continued instead by reducing the rate for oper-
ations otherwise provided by section 101 for such current 
applicable TAFS, as long as doing so does not impinge 
on the final funding prerogatives of the Congress. 
(b) Rescissions or cancellations described in sub-
section (a) shall continue in an amount equal to the lesser 
of— 
(1) the amount specified for rescission or can-
cellation in the applicable appropriations Act ref-
erenced in section 101 of this Act; or 
(2) the amount of balances available, as of Oc-
tober 1, 2021, from the funds specified for rescission 
or cancellation in the applicable appropriations Act 
referenced in section 101 of this Act. 
(c) No later than November 22, 2021, the Director 
of the Office of Management and Budget shall provide to 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
06:25 Sep 22, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5304.IH
H5304
pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 52 
To allow the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis-
tration to establish a research center for deep space and interplanetary 
research, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2021 
Mr. BIGGS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology 
A BILL 
To allow the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration to establish a research center for 
deep space and interplanetary research, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Space Research Inno-
vation Act’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
19:34 Jan 12, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H52.IH
H52
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
SEC. 2. RESEARCH CENTER FOR DEEP-SPACE AND INTER-
PLANETARY RESEARCH. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Na-
tional Aeronautics and Space Administration, using the 
authority under section 2304(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United 
States Code, shall— 
(1) establish a university-affiliated research 
center to facilitate capabilities in support of the Na-
tional Aeronautics and Space Administration; 
(2) use such a university-affiliated research cen-
ter to fund analyses and engineering support related 
to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplan-
etary research; and 
(3) ensure such a university-affiliated research 
center— 
(A) is held accountable for the technical 
quality of the work product developed under 
this section; and 
(B) has established expertise in convening 
academic and private sector groups to facilitate 
research and private-public partnerships. 
(b) POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES.—The Adminis-
trator shall develop and implement policies and procedures 
to govern, with respect to the establishment of the univer-
sity-affiliated research center under subsection (a)— 
(1) the selection of participants; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
19:34 Jan 12, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H52.IH
H52
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
(2) the award of cooperative agreements or 
other contracts; 
(3) the appropriate use of competitive awards 
and sole source awards; and 
(4) the technical capabilities required. 
(c) ELIGIBILITY.—The following entities shall be eli-
gible to participate in a university-affiliated research cen-
ter established under subsection (a)— 
(1) an institution of higher education (as de-
fined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)); 
(2) an operator of a federally funded research 
and development center; and 
(3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research insti-
tution. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
19:34 Jan 12, 2021
Jkt 019200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H52.IH
H52
pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS
‘‘(A) to any whistleblower who is, or was at 
the time the whistleblower acquired the original 
information submitted to the Bureau, a mem-
ber, officer, or employee of an entity described 
in subclauses (I) through (V) of subsection 
(h)(1)(C)(i); 
‘‘(B) to any whistleblower who is convicted 
of a criminal violation related to the adminis-
trative proceeding or court action for which the 
whistleblower otherwise could receive an award 
under this section; 
‘‘(C) to any whistleblower who is found to 
be liable for the conduct in the administrative 
proceeding or court action, or a related action, 
for which the whistleblower otherwise could re-
ceive an award under this section; 
‘‘(D) to any whistleblower who planned 
and initiated the conduct at issue in the admin-
istrative proceeding or court action for which 
the whistleblower otherwise could receive an 
award under this section; 
‘‘(E) to any whistleblower who submits in-
formation to the Bureau that is based on the 
facts underlying the administrative proceeding 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
04:28 Oct 06, 2021
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5484.IH
H5484
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7043 
To prohibit United States recognition of the claims of sovereignty of South 
Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2022 
Mr. PERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
A BILL 
To prohibit United States recognition of the claims of sov-
ereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Repub-
lic of Georgia. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Republic of Georgia 
Sovereignty Act’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
04:08 Mar 14, 2022
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H7043.IH
H7043
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNITED STATES RECOGNI-
TION OF THE CLAIMS OF SOVEREIGNTY OF 
SOUTH OSSETIA OR ABKHAZIA WITHIN THE 
REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA. 
(a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy of the 
United States not to recognize the claims of sovereignty 
of the following areas within the Republic of Georgia: 
(1) South Ossetia. 
(2) Abkhazia. 
(b) PROHIBITION.—In accordance with subsection 
(a), no Federal department or agency may take any action 
or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the 
claims of sovereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia within 
the Republic of Georgia, or any other closely-related suc-
cessor entities. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
04:08 Mar 14, 2022
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H7043.IH
H7043
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS