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ience of a community to the sudden and grad-
ual impacts associated with climate change that 
can reasonably be anticipated, using the best 
available science, to be at risk of occurring over 
the life of the project or program, including 
physical and social effects and also direct and 
compound effects of climate change. 
(B) RESILIENCE.—In subparagraph (A), 
the term ‘‘resilience’’ means the ability to an-
ticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing 
conditions and withstand, respond to, and re-
cover rapidly from disruptions. 
(C) LIFE
OF
THE
PROJECT
OR
PRO-
GRAM.—In subparagraph (A), the term ‘‘life of 
the project or program’’ means, with respect to 
any project or program for construction or re-
pair of infrastructure, the expected life of such 
infrastructure. 
(5) DIRECT
INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMS AND INVESTMENTS.—The term ‘‘direct 
international development programs and invest-
ments’’ means— 
(A) bilateral, regional, and multilateral 
international development programs and invest-
ments over which agencies have primary pro-
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grammatic and financial management respon-
sibilities; or 
(B) the bilateral extension of official fi-
nancing by an agency to private sector investors 
to support international development. 
(6) MULTILATERAL ENTITY.—The term ‘‘multi-
lateral entity’’ means— 
(A) the World Bank Group; 
(B) the Inter-American Development Bank 
Group; 
(C) the Asian Development Bank; 
(D) the African Development Bank; 
(E) the European Bank for Reconstruction 
and Development; 
(F) the Green Climate Fund; 
(G) the Global Environmental Facility; 
(H) the International Fund for Agricul-
tural Development; or 
(I) any other— 
(i) multilateral development bank; 
(ii) United Nations organization; or 
(iii) multilateral development or cli-
mate entity, as determined by the co-chairs 
of the Working Group. 
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(7) SCIENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY OR ENTI-
TY.—The term ‘‘science and security agency or enti-
ty’’ means— 
(A) the Department of Energy; 
(B) the Department of the Interior; 
(C) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration; 
(D) the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration; 
(E) the Office of the Director of National 
Intelligence; 
(F) the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy; 
(G) the United States Global Change Re-
search Program; and 
(H) any other relevant agency and entity, 
as determined by the co-chairs of the Working 
Group. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2763 
To establish the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program at the 
Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy 
efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 22, 2021 
Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. COHEN, Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. MICHAEL 
F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi-
tion to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To establish the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing 
Program at the Department of Energy to provide finan-
cial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite 
renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities, 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 ‘‘Job Creation through 
Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
PLAN.—The term 
‘‘energy management plan’’ means a plan estab-
lished under section 3(c)(5). 
(2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the 
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means 
the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Pro-
gram established under section 3(a). 
(4) PROGRAM MANAGER.—The term ‘‘program 
manager’’ means a qualified entity that receives a 
grant under section 3(a). 
(5) PROJECT.—The term ‘‘project’’ means an 
energy efficiency improvement project carried out by 
a small- or medium-sized manufacturer using grant 
funds distributed by a program manager. 
(6) QUALIFIED ENTITY.—The term ‘‘qualified 
entity’’ means— 
(A) a State energy office; 
(B) an Indian tribe; 
(C) a nonprofit organization that— 
(i) is focused on providing energy effi-
ciency or renewable energy services; and 
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‘‘(iii) one-quarter of which is based upon 
the ratio to which the number of species listed 
as endangered or threatened under the Endan-
gered Species Act of 1973 (15 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.) in such State bears to the total number of 
such species listed in all such States.’’; 
(C) by amending paragraph (2)(B) to read 
as follows: 
‘‘(B) The amounts apportioned under this 
paragraph shall be adjusted equitably so that 
no such State, unless otherwise designated, 
shall be apportioned a sum which is less than 
1 percent or more than 5 percent of the amount 
available for apportionment under— 
‘‘(i) subparagraph (A)(i); 
‘‘(ii) subparagraph (A)(ii); and 
‘‘(iii) the overall amount available for 
subparagraph (A).’’; and 
(D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘3 per-
cent’’ and inserting ‘‘1.85 percent’’; and 
(2) in subsection (e)(4), as redesignated— 
(A) by amending subparagraph (B) to read 
as follows: 
‘‘(B) Not more than an average of 15 percent 
over a 5-year period of amounts apportioned to each 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3616 
AN ACT 
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to 
review regulations that may affect the reliable operation 
of the bulk-power system. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 2. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; 
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN 
COMMUNITY SOLAR. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COMMUNITY
SOLAR.—The term ‘‘commu-
nity solar’’ means a solar power plant, the benefits 
of the electricity produced by which are shared by 
two or more electricity customers. 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Energy. 
(3) 
SUBSCRIBER.—The 
term 
‘‘subscriber’’ 
means an electricity customer who receives a benefit 
associated with the proportional output of the com-
munity solar facility of the customer. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR CON-
SUMER CHOICE PROGRAM.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall establish a program to expand community solar 
options to— 
(A) individuals, particularly individuals 
that do not have regular access to onsite solar, 
including low- and moderate-income individuals; 
(B) businesses; 
(C) nonprofit organizations; and 
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(6) UNIVERSAL SCREENING.—The term ‘‘uni-
versal screening’’ means an enrollment mechanism 
through which all students in a grade are screened 
for enrollment in advanced courses and programs. 
Students that are determined to be qualified for ad-
vanced courses or programs are automatically en-
rolled in those courses or programs, unless a parent 
chooses to opt out a student. The determination of 
which students are qualified for advanced courses or 
programs— 
(A) shall be made after consideration of 
not less than 2 objective assessments (except 
that a student may qualify based on only 1 
such assessment)— 
(i) that are combined in a reasoned 
way that is not biased against any par-
ticular subgroup of students; 
(ii) that provide appropriate accom-
modations for students with disabilities; 
(iii) that may be administered not ex-
plicitly for the primary purpose of deter-
mining enrollment in an advanced course 
or program (such as through a statewide 
exam that all students in a grade will 
take), so long as students with disabilities 
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SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERV-
ICES. 
Section 501(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(B) PUBLIC
UTILITY
CONTRACTS.—A 
contract under this paragraph for public utility 
services may be for a period of not more than 
30 years.’’. 
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State to ensure coordination with local consular officials 
abroad. 
SEC. 4. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. 
(a) ELIGIBLE PARENTS.— 
(1) APPLICATION.—Eligible parents in the 
United States may submit an application to the Di-
rector of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
to have their status adjusted to that of an alien law-
fully admitted for permanent residence. 
(2) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—Not later than 
30 days after receiving an application from an eligi-
ble parent pursuant to paragraph (1), the Director 
shall adjust the status of such eligible parent to that 
of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
dence. 
(b) ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.— 
(1) APPLICATION.—Eligible children in the 
United States may submit an application to the Di-
rector of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
to have their status adjusted to that of an alien law-
fully admitted for permanent residence. 
(2) ADJUSTMENT.—Not later than 30 days 
after receiving an application from an eligible child 
pursuant to paragraph (1), the Director shall adjust 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2767 
To clarify the eligibility for participation of peer support specialists in the 
furnishing of behavioral health integration services under the Medicare 
program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 22, 2021 
Ms. CHU (for herself and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 con-
cerned 
A BILL 
To clarify the eligibility for participation of peer support 
specialists in the furnishing of behavioral health integra-
tion services under the Medicare program. 
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 ‘‘Promoting Effective 
and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 
2021’’ or the ‘‘PEERS Act of 2021’’. 
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SEC. 2. CLARIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION 
OF PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS IN THE FUR-
NISHING OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRA-
TION SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in title XVIII of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) shall be con-
strued as prohibiting a peer support specialist (as defined 
in subsection (b)) from participating in the furnishing of 
behavioral health integration services under such title 
under the supervision of a physician or other entity billing 
for such services under such title. 
(b) PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST DEFINED.—For pur-
poses of subsection (a), the term ‘‘peer support specialist’’ 
means an individual who— 
(1) is recovering from a mental health or sub-
stance use condition; and 
(2) is certified as qualified to furnish peer sup-
port services under a certification process consistent 
with the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Sup-
porters and inclusive of the Substance Abuse and 
Mental Health Services Administration Core Com-
petencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health 
Settings (as established by the State in which such 
individual furnishes such services or under such na-
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tional certification process determined appropriate 
by the Secretary of Health and Human Services). 
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119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3617 
AN ACT 
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to 
secure the supply of critical energy resources, including 
critical minerals and other materials, and for other pur-
poses. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(4) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment. 
(5) The Secretary of Agriculture. 
(6) The Secretary of Commerce. 
(7) The Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency. 
(8) The Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency. 
(b) CHAIRPERSON.—The Task Force shall be chaired 
by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency. 
(c) DUTIES.—The Task Force shall— 
(1) evaluate all Federal programs regarding 
ways to provide greater access to Federal programs 
and equitable baseline funding in relation to States, 
to territories for climate change planning, mitigation, 
adaptation, and resilience; 
(2) identify statutory barriers to providing terri-
tories greater access to Federal programs and equi-
table baseline funding; and 
(3) provide recommendations related to climate 
change in Insular Areas, in consultation with local 
governments and non-governmental organizations in 
Insular Areas with expertise on climate change. 
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‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The court shall 
conduct a hearing on the motion, at which 
the defendant and counsel for the defend-
ant shall be given the opportunity to be 
heard. 
‘‘(ii) EVIDENCE.—In a hearing under 
this section, the court may allow parties to 
present evidence. 
‘‘(iii) DEFENDANT’S
PRESENCE.—At 
a hearing under this section, the defendant 
shall be present unless the defendant 
waives the right to be present. The re-
quirement under this clause may be satis-
fied by the defendant appearing by video 
teleconference. 
‘‘(iv) COUNSEL.—A defendant who is 
unable to obtain counsel is entitled to have 
counsel appointed to represent the defend-
ant for proceedings under this section, in-
cluding any appeal, unless the defendant 
waives the right to counsel. 
‘‘(v) FINDINGS.—The court shall state 
in open court, and file in writing, the rea-
sons for granting or denying a motion 
under this section. 
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‘‘(ii) 
donated 
private 
lands 
and 
waters, including privately owned ease-
ments; 
‘‘(iii) in circumstances described in 
subparagraph 
(B), 
revenue 
generated 
through the sale of State hunting and fish-
ing licenses; and 
‘‘(iv) other sources consistent with 
part 80 of title 50, Code of Federal Regu-
lations, in effect on the date of enactment 
of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 
2022. 
‘‘(B) Revenue described in subparagraph 
(A)(iii) may only be used to fulfill the require-
ments of such non-Federal fund matching re-
quirement if— 
‘‘(i) no Federal funds apportioned to 
the State fish and wildlife department of 
such State from the Wildlife Restoration 
Program or the Sport Fish Restoration 
Program have been reverted because of a 
failure to fulfill such non-Federal fund 
matching requirement by such State dur-
ing the previous 2 years; and
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3620 
AN ACT 
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the 
Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(I) by striking ‘‘to Guam’’ and 
inserting ‘‘To Guam’’; and 
(II) by striking ‘‘not more than 
one-fourth of one percent’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘not less than one-third of one 
percent’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(C) To the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico, a sum equal to not less than 1 percent 
thereof.’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2)(A)— 
(i) by amending clause (i) to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(i) one-half of which is based on the ratio 
to which the land and water area of such State 
bears to the total land and water area of all 
such States;’’; 
(ii) in clause (ii)— 
(I) by striking ‘‘two-thirds’’ and 
inserting ‘‘one-quarter’’; and 
(II) by striking the period and 
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 733 
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans 
nationwide on the 98th anniversary of Turkish Republic Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 21, 2021 
Mr. COHEN (for himself and Mr. MOONEY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and 
Turkish Americans nationwide on the 98th anniversary 
of Turkish Republic Day. 
Whereas, every year on October 29, the people of Turkey and 
Turkish Americans celebrate Turkish Republic Day, com-
memorating the day when Turkey became a republic; 
Whereas, on October 29, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was 
formally established, and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the vi-
sionary leader of modern Turkey, became its first Presi-
dent; 
Whereas Anatolia, home of the Republic of Turkey, has been 
a cradle of civilizations for millennia; 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 763 
Recognizing the Republic of Moldova’s 30th anniversary of independence 
and expressing support for the Republic of Moldova’s demonstrated com-
mitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and Euro-
pean integration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 
Mr. KEATING submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Republic of Moldova’s 30th anniversary of 
independence and expressing support for the Republic 
of Moldova’s demonstrated commitment to advancing de-
mocracy, strengthening civil society, and European inte-
gration. 
Whereas the United States has encouraged and continues to 
support the Republic of Moldova’s independence, sov-
ereignty, and movement toward democracy; 
Whereas the United States Agency for International Develop-
ment and United States Government assistance programs 
have supported the Republic of Moldova’s democratic as-
pirations and economic growth since 1992; 
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fiscal year by the ratio that the population of the ter-
ritory in the most recent calendar year for which 
data are available bears to the total population of all 
eligible territories in that calendar year. 
(2) MINIMUM
ALLOCATIONS.—For each fiscal 
year, the amounts allocated under this subsection 
shall be adjusted proportionately so that no eligible 
territory is allocated a sum that is less than an 
amount determined by the Director. 
(e) USE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS.—An allocation to an 
energy office under subsection (d) may be used to pay not 
more than 75 percent of the cost of establishing and car-
rying out a rebate program. 
(f) ISSUANCE OF REBATES.—The amount of a rebate 
provided under a rebate program shall be determined by 
the applicable energy office, taking into consideration— 
(1) the amount of the allocation to the energy of-
fice under subsection (d); 
(2) the amount of any tax incentive available for 
the purchase of the residential Energy Star product; 
and 
(3) the difference between the cost of the residen-
tial Energy Star product and the cost of a product 
that is not a residential Energy Star product, but is 
of the same type as, and is the nearest capacity, per-
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2775 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain information 
publicly available on one internet website of the Department of Veterans 
Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 22, 2021 
Mr. GALLEGO (for himself and Mr. JOYCE of Ohio) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain 
information publicly available on one internet website 
of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
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 ‘‘VA Quality Health 
Care Accountability and Transparency Act’’. 
SEC. 2. IMPROVED TRANSPARENCY BY DEPARTMENT OF 
VETERANS AFFAIRS. 
(a) PUBLICATION OF STAFFING AND QUALITY OF 
CARE DATA.—Not later than one year after the date of 
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(C) An assessment of the benefits of the 
activities under the pilot program during such 
period to veterans and family members of vet-
erans. 
(D) An assessment whether the activities 
under the pilot program as of the date of such 
report have reduced the incidence of suicide 
among members who participated in the pilot 
program within one year of discharge or release 
from the Armed Forces. 
(E) Such recommendations as the Sec-
retary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs jointly consider appropriate regarding 
expansion of the pilot program, extension of the 
pilot program, or both. 
(h) TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DEFINED.— 
In this section, the term ‘‘Transition Assistance Program’’ 
means the program of assistance and other transitional 
services carried out pursuant to section 1144 of title 10, 
United States Code. 
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