hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5154 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021
This bill prohibits a commercial DNA testing service from disclosing an individual's genetic information to China or any entity under the influence, control, or ownership of China.
The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to enforce this bill.

To prohibit commercial DNA testing services from disclosing the genetic 
  information of United States nationals to foreign entities, and for 
                            other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``American Genetic Privacy Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON DISCLOSING GENETIC INFORMATION TO CHINA.

    (a) Prohibition.--A commercial DNA testing service may not disclose 
the genetic information of any individual, or any aggregate of such 
information, to the People's Republic of China, or to any entity under 
the influence, control, or ownership of the People's Republic of China.
    (b) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission.--
            (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of 
        this section or a regulation promulgated under this section 
        shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 
        18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 
        57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
            (2) Powers of commission.--The Federal Trade Commission 
        shall enforce this section and the regulations promulgated 
        under this section in the same manner, by the same means, and 
        with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all 
        applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission 
        Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made part 
        of this section. Any person who violates this section or a 
        regulation promulgated under this section shall be subject to 
        the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities 
        provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Commercial dna testing service.--The term ``commercial 
        DNA testing service'' means any person that provides 
        genealogical or ancestry-related information based on an 
        individual's DNA.
            (2) Genetic information.--The term ``genetic information'' 
        means, with respect to any individual, information about such 
        individual's genetic tests.
            (3) Genetic test.--The term ``genetic test'' has the 
        meaning given such term by section 201 of the Genetic 
        Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-233; 
        42 U.S.C. 2000ff).
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Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022
Bill: S.5073 | Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education 
   campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and 
Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.

    The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 
340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following:

``SEC. 340G-2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS.

    ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of 
the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a 
public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the 
`campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and 
Services Administration (including the health center program, oral 
health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan 
White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral 
health literacy and awareness.
    ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary 
shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are 
evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including 
education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and 
other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer.
    ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to 
communicate directly with specific populations, including children, 
pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, 
and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska 
Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally- and linguistically-
appropriate manner.
    ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall 
include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.
    ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a 
report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign.
    ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, 
there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2023 through 2027.''.
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Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
Bill: H.R.9627 | Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Extension of the Department of Defense's Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
This bill extends through December 31, 2033, the authority of the Department of Defense to provide payments for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the U.S. Armed Forces.

To extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to make certain 
                  payments to redress injury and loss.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Extension of the Department of 
Defense's Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO REDRESS INJURY 
              AND LOSS.

    Section 1213(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 2731 note) is amended by striking 
``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2033''.
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A bill to establish an Inspector General of the National Institutes of Health.
Bill: S.2973 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the National Institutes of Health.

To establish an Inspector General of the National Institutes of Health.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL 
              INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.

    (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 
(5 U.S.C. App.) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the 
        National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director 
        of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the Director of the 
        National Institutes of Health;'' and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National 
        Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National 
        Reconnaissance Office, or the National Institutes of Health,''.
    (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall 
appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the National 
Institutes of Health in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector 
General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
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Eliminating Foreign Intervention in Elections Act
Bill: H.R.93 | Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff (R-SC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Eliminating Foreign Intervention in Elections Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to make payments to local governments that permit noncitizens to vote in state or local elections.

To prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows 
   individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in 
      elections for State or local office, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Eliminating Foreign Intervention in 
Elections Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL PAYMENT RESTRICTION.

    (a) In General.--None of the funds made available in any Act may be 
used to make payments to any unit of local government that permits 
individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in 
elections for State or local office.
    (b) Publication of Information by Census Required.--The Bureau of 
the Census shall collect and publish information on any State or local 
government that allows non-citizens to vote.
    (c) Applicability.--The requirements of this section shall only 
apply with respect to any contract entered into or grant made on or 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act
Bill: H.R.6921 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act
This bill increases from $5.5 million to $10 million the maximum amount of certain Small Business Administration loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, and expansion. Projects eligible for these increased loan amounts must (1) reduce the borrower's energy consumption by at least 10%; or (2) generate renewable energy or renewable fuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol production.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the 
                 maximum loan amount for certain loans.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Energy Loan 
Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN CERTAIN MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment 
Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and 
        inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
            (2) in clause (v), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting 
        ``$10,000,000''.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Small 
Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report that details, 
for the year covered by the report, the industries and geographic areas 
with respect to which the Administrator has made loans under clauses 
(iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act 
of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)), as amended by subsection (a).
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To prohibit the use of certain Federal funds to facilitate mandatory vaccination programs, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5820 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits a state, territory, or locality from using federal funds to facilitate its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

To prohibit the use of certain Federal funds to facilitate mandatory 
             vaccination programs, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PROHIBITING USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO FACILITATE MANDATORY 
              VACCINATION PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Federal funds made available to a State, or a 
political subdivision thereof, may not be used, directly or indirectly, 
to facilitate a COVID-19 vaccine mandate of such State or political 
subdivision.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) COVID-19 vaccine.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means 
        a vaccine that is licensed under section 351 of the Public 
        Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262) or authorized for emergency 
        use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
        Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3) for COVID-19.
            (2) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the 
        United States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, 
        territory, or possession of the United States.
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Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act
Bill: S.4202 | Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. (R-ME)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to annually submit, beginning in FY2024, an estimate of its budget and personnel needs for carrying out initiatives pursuant to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, research, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

To require an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the 
 National Institutes of Health pursuant to reports and recommendations 
            made under the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Alzheimer's Accountability and 
Investment Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT.

    Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) 
is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
    ``(h) Professional Judgment Budget.--For fiscal year 2024 and each 
subsequent fiscal year, the Director of the National Institutes of 
Health shall prepare and submit, directly to the President for review 
and transmittal to Congress, an annual budget estimate for the 
initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to the 
reports and recommendations made under this Act, including an estimate 
of the number and type of personnel needs for the National Institutes 
of Health.''.
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Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act
Bill: H.R.9127 | Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act
This bill specifies that coverage determinations for drugs and biologics under Medicare must be made with respect to each drug or biologic, rather than with respect to a class of drugs or biologics.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of 
the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Mandating Exclusive Review of 
Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION ON MEDICARE NATIONAL COVERAGE DETERMINATION 
              PROCESS.

    Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes 
of paragraph (1)(E), in the case of research conducted pursuant to 
section 1142, the determination of whether a drug or biological is 
reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of section 1142 
shall be made with respect to each drug or biological involved and not 
with respect to a class of drugs or biologicals.''.
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Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8690 | Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 222
This bill lowers the number of employees, from 20 to 15, that an employer must have in order to be subject to specified prohibitions against age discrimination in the workplace.

To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to extend 
                  protection to additional employees.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Age Discrimination in Employment 
Parity Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT.

    Section 11(b) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 
(29 U.S.C. 630(b)) is amended by striking ``twenty'' the 1st place it 
appears and inserting ``15''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Rescinding DHS’ Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act
Bill: H.R.4848 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. (D-NY)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Rescinding DHS' Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act
This bill rescinds the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to waive legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the U.S. border.

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
    Act of 1996 to repeal certain waiver authority relating to the 
      construction of new border barriers, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Rescinding DHS' Waiver Authority for 
Border Wall Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BORDER 
              BARRIERS.

    Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104-208; 8 U.S.C. 
1103 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
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Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act
Bill: H.R.8359 | Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act
This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that any advanced imaging technology used for screening aviation passengers consider privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of detection 
  at range technology for the screening of passengers, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Detection at Range Technology for 
Screening of Passengers Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF USE OF DETECTION AT RANGE TECHNOLOGY FOR 
              SCREENING OF PASSENGERS.

    Paragraph (2) of section 44901(l) of title 49, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the 
        semicolon and inserting ``or''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B)--
                    (A) by inserting ``, including section 521 of title 
                V of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
                2018 (Public Law 115-141),'' after ``requirements''; 
                and
                    (B) by inserting ``civil rights, civil liberties, 
                and'' before ``privacy''.
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Keeping Workers Safe Act
Bill: S.3030 | Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Keeping Workers Safe Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to notify the public about certain enforcement actions taken against an employer for safety and health violations.
First, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action with a penalty greater than $60,000. Second, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action resulting from (1) multiple, serious violations, or (2) repeated violations classified as other-than-serious.
Labor must issue a notice within seven days of taking the enforcement action and distribute it through

To require the Secretary of Labor to issue a notice to the public 
  regarding each enforcement action under the Occupational Safety and 
 Health Act of 1970 that results in large penalties or where multiple 
   violations or repeated other-than-serious violations are present.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Workers Safe Act''.

SEC. 2. PUBLICIZING LARGE OSHA PENALTIES.

    Section 17 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 
U.S.C. 666) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(m) Disclosure of Large Civil Penalties.--
            ``(1) In general.--For each enforcement action against an 
        employer in which the Secretary has assessed civil penalties in 
        an amount greater than $60,000, or where multiple serious or 
        repeated other-than-serious violations are present, the 
        Secretary shall issue a notice to the public regarding the 
        enforcement action not later than 7 days after the date on 
        which the citation is issued.
            ``(2) Distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure that a 
        notice to the public issued under paragraph (1) is distributed 
        to relevant regional and local newspapers in the region in 
        which the employer subject to the enforcement action is 
        located, associated trade or industry organizations, relevant 
        labor organizations, and relevant State and local government 
        entities.''.
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Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act
Bill: H.R.5850 | Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impact of demonstration projects funded by grants for providing low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations, including the effects of the projects on participants' employment and earnings.

To ensure an evidence-based funding approach to study the effects of 
  health profession opportunity grant demonstration projects, and to 
                  evaluate the demonstration projects.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Impacts and Outcomes for Health 
Career Training Act''.

SEC. 2. EVIDENCE-BASED FUNDING APPROACH TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF HEALTH 
              PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS; 
              EVALUATION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

    Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is 
amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and 
(e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
    ``(c) Study.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of 
        the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of the demonstration 
        projects for which a grant is made under this section, 
        including the employment and earnings of project participants.
            ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall use not less than 4 
        percent of total amount made available to carry out this 
        section for each fiscal year for the study required by 
        paragraph (1), evaluations, and associated staffing, for the 
        purpose of supporting the rigorous evaluation of the 
        demonstration projects, and supporting the continued study of 
        the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of the demonstration 
        projects, including the effectiveness of new or added elements 
        of the demonstration projects.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 
2021.
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A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.
Bill: S.4250 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 8%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense 
 discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a 
                       period of high inflation.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING 
              NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD 
              INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION.

    (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to 
consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment 
between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the 
revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 
900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period 
of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years 
following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently 
monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers 
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor 
is not less than 8 percent.
    (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended 
in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, 
duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members 
of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an 
appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under 
subsection (a).
    (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 
2022.
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SUN Act
Bill: H.R.3690 | Sponsor: Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn (D-GA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Solar Use Network Act or the SUN Act
This bill allows states to accommodate electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit within the right-of-way of highways.

To accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any 
                          Federal-aid highway.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Solar Use Network Act'' or the ``SUN 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ACCOMMODATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 
              ANY FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other State or Federal law, 
including regulations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, 
renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and 
distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit 
shall be treated as a facility covered under part 645 of title 23, Code 
of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for purposes of 
section 109(l) of title 23, United States Code, for purposes of being 
accommodated under such section.
    (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary of 
Transportation, may approve accommodating the infrastructure and 
facilities described in subsection (a) within any right-of-way on a 
Federal-aid highway pursuant to section 109(l) of title 23, United 
States Code.
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Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7018 | Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. (D-VA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out the contract with Oshkosh Defense for the procurement of postal delivery vehicles unless each purchase is at least 75% electric or zero-emission vehicles.

To prohibit the United States Postal Service from carrying out a 
 contract for the procurement of next generation vehicle fleet unless 
 such fleet is at least 75 percent electric or zero emission vehicles, 
                        and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OUT PROCUREMENT CONTRACT FOR USPS NEXT 
              GENERAL FLEET.

    (a) In General.--The United States Postal Service may not implement 
or otherwise carry out the contract, entered into with Oshkosh Defense, 
for the procurement of postal delivery vehicles unless each purchase of 
vehicles under such contract is at least 75 percent electric or zero 
emission vehicles.
    (b) Compliance.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Postal Service 
shall comply with chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (popularly 
known as the Buy American Act), and any applicable Federal labor or 
civil rights laws.
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Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".
Bill: H.J.Res.82 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 82

Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the 
 Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible 
Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and 
              CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 28, 2022

 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Perry, Mr. Budd, Mr. Lamborn, 
Mr. Gooden of Texas, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Norman, Ms. Herrell, 
   Mr. Mooney, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Issa, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Bishop of North 
Carolina, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Long, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. 
Roy, Mr. Rose, Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. 
Grothman, Mrs. Greene of Georgia, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Ellzey, Ms. 
    Mace, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Posey, Mr. Buck, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. 
  McKinley, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Estes, Mr. 
  Burgess, and Mr. Gohmert) submitted the following joint resolution; 
          which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the 
 Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible 
Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and 
              CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of 
Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening 
and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection 
Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 FR 18078), and such rule shall have no 
force or effect.
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NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6547 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022
This bill directs the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report on matters concerning the New York City Housing Authority, including the health and safety conditions of its housing and the federal funds it received FY2014-FY2022.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban 
  Development to submit to the Congress a report on the New York City 
               Housing Authority, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development shall submit to the Congress a report that contains--
            (1) an analysis of health and safety conditions with 
        respect to dwelling units owned or administered by the New York 
        City Housing Authority;
            (2) an analysis of the New York City Housing Authority's 
        compliance with Federal, State, and local housing regulations;
            (3) an audit of the Federal funds received by the New York 
        City Housing Authority during fiscal years 2014 through 2022; 
        and
            (4) additional findings and recommendations of the 
        Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban 
        Development.
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Puerto Rico Film, Television, and Theatre Production Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1741 | Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer (R-PR)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Puerto Rico Film, Television, and Theatre Production Act of 2021
This bill extends the expensing provisions for film, television, and theater productions to productions in Puerto Rico. (Expensing permits the write-off of property costs in the current taxable year rather than capitalizing such costs.)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow accelerated 
    depreciation of certain qualified film and television and live 
                 theatrical productions in Puerto Rico.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Film, Television, and 
Theatre Production Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED FILM AND 
              TELEVISION AND LIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS IN PUERTO 
              RICO.

    (a) In General.--Section 181(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(including Puerto Rico)'' after 
``United States''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take 
effect as if included in section 13201 of Public Law 115-97.
    (c) Cross Reference.--For application of accelerated depreciation 
to qualified film or television productions and qualified live 
theatrical productions (as defined in section 181 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by this section), see section 
168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
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GROW Affordable Housing Act
Bill: H.R.8599 | Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce (D-OH)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Generating Resources and Opportunities Within Affordable Housing Act or the GROW Affordable Housing Act
This bill increases the amount of funds the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) must allocate each year to the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund, both of which support affordable housing and are administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

To amend the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness 
       Act of 1992 to adjust the affordable housing allocations.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resources and 
Opportunities Within Affordable Housing Act'' or the ``GROW Affordable 
Housing Act''.

SEC. 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLOCATIONS.

    Section 1337(a) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety 
and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4567(a)) is amended by striking 
``4.2 basis points'' each place such term appears and inserting ``10 
basis points''.
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Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2021
Bill: S.2432 | Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2021
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any qualified catastrophe mitigation payment made under a state-based catastrophe loss mitigation program. A qualified catastrophe mitigation payment means any amount received for making improvements to an individual's residence for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done to such residence by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income 
amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM STATE-BASED CATASTROPHE LOSS 
              MITIGATION PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i) and by 
inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:
    ``(h) State-Based Catastrophe Loss Mitigation Programs.--
            ``(1) In general.--Gross income shall not include any 
        amount received by an individual as a qualified catastrophe 
        mitigation payment under a program established by--
                    ``(A) a State,
                    ``(B) a political subdivision or instrumentality 
                thereof, or
                    ``(C) an entity established under State charter,
        for the purpose of making such payments.
            ``(2) Qualified catastrophe mitigation payment.--For 
        purposes of this section, the term `qualified catastrophe 
        mitigation payment' means any amount which is received by an 
        individual to make improvements to such individual's residence 
        for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done 
        to such residence by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.
            ``(3) No increase in basis.--Rules similar to the rules of 
        subsection (g)(3) shall apply in the case of this 
        subsection.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 139(d) is amended by striking ``and qualified'' 
        and inserting ``, qualified catastrophe mitigation payments, 
        and qualified''.
            (2) Section 139(i) (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is 
        amended by striking ``or qualified'' and inserting ``, 
        qualified catastrophe mitigation payment, or qualified''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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STUDENT Act
Bill: S.3865 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act or the STUDENT Act
This bill requires loan disclosure forms for federal student loans to include the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan.

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be 
    paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for 
Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE.

    Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1083(a)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs 
        (19) and (20), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following:
            ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over 
        the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment 
        plan;''.
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For the relief of Terence George.
Bill: H.R.9447 | Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. (D-MA)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Terence George.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR TERENCE GEORGE.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Terence George shall be 
eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status 
to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon 
filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 
204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent 
resident.
    (b) Adjustment of Status.--If Terence George enters the United 
States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall 
be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if 
otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 
245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (c) Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission.--
            (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) 
        of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Terence George may not 
        be removed from the United States, denied admission to the 
        United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent 
        residence in the United States by reason of any ground for 
        removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records 
        of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of 
        Justice, the Department of State, or any other agency of the 
        Government of the United States on the date of the enactment of 
        this Act.
            (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal.--The 
        Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding 
        order of removal or deportation, or any finding of 
        inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against 
        Terence George by reason of any ground described in paragraph 
        (1).
    (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees.--Subsections (a) 
and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an 
immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed 
with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain 
Relatives.--The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Terence 
George shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any 
right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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BAH Calculation Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.7562 | Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn (D-WA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
BAH Calculation Improvement Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services that includes elements related to the calculation of such allowance.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on the basic allowance for 
             housing for members of the uniformed services.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``BAH Calculation Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR MEMBERS OF THE 
              UNIFORMED SERVICES.

    (a) Report; Elements.--Not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives 
a report on the basic allowance for housing for members of the 
uniformed services. Such report shall contain the following elements:
            (1) The evaluation of the Secretary--
                    (A) of the efficiency and accuracy of the current 
                system used to calculate BAH;
                    (B) the appropriateness of using mean and median 
                housing costs in such calculation;
                    (C) of existing MHAs, in relation to choices in, 
                and availability of, housing to servicemembers; and
                    (D) of the suitability of the six standard housing 
                profiles in relation to the average family sizes of 
                servicemembers, disaggregated by uniformed service, 
                rank, and MHA.
            (2) The recommendation of the Secretary--
                    (A) regarding the feasibility of including 
                information, furnished by Federal entities, regarding 
                school districts, in calculating BAH;
                    (B) whether to calculate BAH more frequently, 
                including in response to a sudden change in the housing 
                market;
                    (C) whether to enter into an agreement with a 
                commercial entity, to compile data and develop an 
                algorithm, in order to calculate BAH; and
                    (D) whether to publish the methods used by the 
                Secretary to calculate BAH on a publicly accessible 
                website of the Department of Defense.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``BAH'' means the basic allowance for housing 
        for members of the uniformed services under section 403 of 
        title 37, United States Code.
            (2) The term ``MHA'' means military housing area.
            (3) The term ``servicemember'' has the meaning given such 
        term in section 101 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 
        U.S.C. 3911).
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