hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Bill: S.3744 | Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. (D-MD)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance for the Baltimore National Heritage Area in Maryland through March 30, 2036. It also revises the map and modifies the boundaries of the heritage area.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize 
 and modify the boundary of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, 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 ``Baltimore National Heritage Area 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. BOUNDARY MODIFICATION AND REAUTHORIZATION OF BALTIMORE NATIONAL 
              HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Boundary Modification.--
            (1) Map.--Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus Public Land 
        Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-
        11; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking ``entitled'' and all 
        that follows through the period at the end and inserting 
        ``entitled `Baltimore National Heritage Area Proposed 
        Boundary', numbered T10/179,623, and dated February 2022.''.
            (2) Boundaries.--Section 8005(b)(2)(A) of the Omnibus 
        Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
        Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking 
        ``October 2001'' and all that follows through the period at the 
        end and inserting ``July 2020.''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus Public Land 
Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 
Stat. 1253; 130 Stat. 1491) is amended by striking ``the date that is 
15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting 
``March 30, 2036''.
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Risk Management for Derivatives Clearing Organizations Act
Bill: H.R.5767 | Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel (D-MO)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Risk Management for Derivatives Clearing Organizations Act
This bill allows derivatives clearing organizations and clearing agencies to maintain accounts at a Federal Reserve Bank.

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 
  to permit certain non-designated clearinghouses access to a deposit 
  account at a Federal reserve bank, to apply certain risk management 
 standards to non-designated clearinghouses receiving certain services 
          from a Federal reserve bank, 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 ``Risk Management for Derivatives 
Clearing Organizations Act''.

SEC. 2. ACCESS TO FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ACCOUNTS AND SERVICES.

    Section 806 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5465) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``a designated financial market 
                utility and'' and inserting ``a designated financial 
                market utility, a derivatives clearing organization 
                registered with the Commodity Futures Trading 
                Commission under the Commodity Exchange Act that has 
                been approved to hold such an account by the Commodity 
                Futures Trading Commission, or a clearing agency 
                registered with the Commission under the Securities 
                Exchange Act of 1934 that has been approved to hold 
                such an account by the Commission, and'';
                    (B) by striking ``designated financial market 
                utility that'' and inserting ``financial market utility 
                that''; and
                    (C) by inserting after ``by the Board of 
                Governors'' the following: ``, as well as any 
                applicable rules, orders, standards, or guidelines, 
                including, in particular, liquidity requirements, 
                prescribed by the financial market utility's primary 
                financial regulatory agency. Access to discount and 
                borrowing privileges may only be provided to a 
                financial market utility in accordance with subsection 
                (b)'';
            (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``designated financial 
        market utility'' and inserting ``financial market utility''; 
        and
            (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``designated financial 
        market utility'' each place such term appears and inserting 
        ``financial market utility''.
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LABEL Opioids Act
Bill: H.R.1026 | Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg (D-AZ)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require dispensers of certain 
  opioids and opiates to affix on the container or package thereof a 
clear, concise warning that the opioid or opiate can cause dependence, 
            addiction, and overdose, 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 ``Lessening Addiction By Enhancing 
Labeling Opioids Act of 2021'' or the ``LABEL Opioids Act''.

SEC. 2. LESSENING ADDICTION BY ENHANCING LABELING OF OPIOIDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 305(c) of the Controlled Substances Act 
(21 U.S.C. 825(c)) is amended by striking ``which shall provide that 
the label'' and all that follows through the period and inserting the 
following: ``which shall provide that--
            ``(1) the label of a drug listed in schedule II, III, or IV 
        shall, when dispensed to or for a patient, contain a clear, 
        concise warning that it is a crime to transfer the drug to any 
        person other than the patient; and
            ``(2) the label of any container or package containing an 
        opioid or opiate listed in schedule II, III, IV, or V (other 
        than a drug that is approved or authorized by the Food and Drug 
        Administration for the treatment of addiction or an opioid use 
        disorder) shall, when dispensed to or for a patient, contain a 
        clear, concise warning that the opioids or opiates dispensed 
        can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.'';
    (b) Prohibited Act.--Section 402(a)(3) of the Controlled Substances 
Act (21 U.S.C. 842(a)(3)) is amended after ``distribute'' by inserting 
``or dispense''.
    (c) Regulations.--
            (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human 
        Services shall prescribe final regulations to implement the 
        amendments made by subsections (a) and (b), which regulations 
        shall be effective beginning on the date that is 2 years after 
        the date of enactment of this Act.
            (2) Interim rules.--The Secretary of Health and Human 
        Services may issue the regulations required under paragraph (1) 
        by interim rule to the extent necessary to comply with the 
        timing requirement in paragraph (1).
    (d) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (b) applies 
beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act.
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Grid Hardening Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5383 | Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Grid Hardening Act of 2021
This bill expands the Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program within the Department of Energy to include grants for technology, equipment, or hardening measures that enable the electric grid to better withstand the effects of extreme weather, a wildfire, or any other natural disaster.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to 
 reauthorize the Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program, 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 ``Grid Hardening Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SMART GRID INVESTMENT MATCHING GRANT 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 1306 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 
(42 U.S.C. 17386) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d), by redesignating paragraph (9) as 
        paragraph (10) and inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
            ``(9) The ability to use technology, equipment, or 
        hardening measures to enable the electric grid to better 
        withstand the effects of extreme weather, a wildfire, or any 
        other natural disaster.''; and
            (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``2008 through 2012'' 
        and inserting ``2022 through 2026''.
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Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2619 | Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021
This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions.
The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the 
 entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity 
                      that performs, an abortion.

    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 ``Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ABORTION.

    (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be provided (directly or 
indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity 
unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such 
funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide 
any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an 
abortion where--
            (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or
            (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a 
        physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that 
        would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is 
        performed, including a life-threatening physical condition 
        caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``entity'' means the 
entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled 
by, or is under common control with such entity.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
Bill: H.J.Res.47 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. (R-TN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of Congress to levy a new tax or increase taxes. The resolution also requires all votes taken by either the House of Representatives or the Senate to be determined by the yeas and nays and names of their members and shall be entered on the journal of each chamber.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 47

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
      require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 20, 2021

Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
      require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate or 
base of any tax may pass only by a three-fifths majority of the whole 
number of each House of Congress.
    ``Section 2. All votes taken by the House of Representatives or the 
Senate under this article shall be determined by yeas and nays and the 
names of persons voting for and against shall be entered on the Journal 
of each House respectively.''.
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Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9354 | Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022
This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of 
  Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries for purposes of the 
        Veterans Community Care Program, 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 ``Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF NURSE REGISTRIES FOR PURPOSES OF VETERANS 
              COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph 
                (6); and
                    (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following 
                new paragraph:
            ``(5) Any nurse registry, including any registered nurse, 
        licensed practical nurse, certified nursing assistant, home 
        health aide, companion, or homemaker furnishing services 
        through a nurse registry.''; and
            (2) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the following 
        new paragraph:
            ``(3) The term `nurse registry' means a person that--
                    ``(A) procures, or attempts to procure, contracts 
                or other agreements on behalf of registered nurses, 
                licensed practical nurses, certified nursing 
                assistants, home health aides, companions, or 
                homemakers, under which such individuals may provide 
                health care-related or assistive services (including 
                such services provided directly to patients or in 
                support of health care facilities) and receive 
                compensation for such services; and
                    ``(B) satisfies any applicable State licensure 
                requirement.''.
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Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
Bill: H.R.2635 | Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul (D-NY)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to grant leases on the Outer Continental Shelf for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (e.g., wind energy) in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic and Straits of Florida Planning Areas.
In September of 2020, presidential memorandums placed a moratorium on all energy leases in those areas for a 10-year period. This bill allows energy leases from such sources in those areas during that time.

To reauthorize certain leasing on the Outer Continental shelf, 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 ``Restoring Offshore Wind 
Opportunities Act''.

SEC. 2. LEASING ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.

    (a) Leasing Authorized.--The Secretary of the Interior is 
authorized to grant leases pursuant to section 8(p)(1)(C) of the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(1)(C)) in the areas 
withdrawn by the Presidential Memorandum entitled ``Memorandum on the 
Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental 
Shelf from Leasing Disposition'' (issued September 8, 2020) and the 
Presidential Memorandum entitled ``Presidential Determination on the 
Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental 
Shelf from Leasing Disposition'' (issued September 25, 2020).
    (b) Withdrawals.--Any Presidential withdrawal of an area of the 
Outer Continental Shelf from leasing under section 12(a) of the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1341(a)) issued after the date 
of enactment of this Act shall apply only to leasing authorized under 
subsections (a) and (i) of section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf 
Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a) and 1337(i)), unless otherwise specified.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.
Bill: H.J.Res.9 | Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey (R-IN)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to four terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 9

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
 limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four 
         in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 4, 2021

 Mr. Hollingsworth submitted the following joint resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
 limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four 
         in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. No person who has served four terms as a 
Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of 
Representatives. Any period during which a person serves as a 
Representative pursuant to an election to fill a vacancy shall not be 
included as a term served by the person for purposes of this section.
    ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall 
be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of 
this section, any period during which a person serves as a Senator 
pursuant to an election or appointment to fill a vacancy shall not be 
included as a term served by the person for purposes of this section.
    ``Section 3. No term beginning before the date of the ratification 
of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility 
for election or appointment under this article.''.
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To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.4517 | Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for international travel expenses of the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, routine passport service takes less than eight weeks and expedited service takes less than six weeks, and the Secretary submits recommendations to improve passport services and processing times.

To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all 
     passport agencies are fully reopened, 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. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND REPORT RELATING TO 
              DEPARTMENT OF STATE PASSPORT PROCESSING.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
obligated or expended for the travel expenses of the Secretary of State 
to travel outside of the United States until each of the following 
conditions are satisfied:
            (1) All passport agencies are fully reopened.
            (2) Routine passport service takes less than eight weeks, 
        and expedited passport service takes less than six weeks.
            (3) Submits to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
        House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations 
        of the Senate a report that includes recommendations to improve 
        passport services and processing times, including information 
        relating to Department of Treasury-operated Citibank lockboxes, 
        modernizing passport processing, and Department of State 
        guidelines and protocols related to the Department's Diplomacy 
        Strong framework operations.
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021
Bill: H.J.Res.54 | Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin (R-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021
This joint resolution provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to assist the government of Israel with the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 54

  Making an emergency supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year 
 ending September 30, 2021, to provide funding to Israel for the Iron 
       Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 1, 2021

  Mr. McCarthy (for himself, Mr. Scalise, Ms. Granger, Mr. Rogers of 
  Alabama, and Mr. McCaul) submitted the following joint resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition 
    to the Committee on the Budget, 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

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Making an emergency supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year 
 ending September 30, 2021, to provide funding to Israel for the Iron 
       Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sum is 
appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for 
other purposes, namely:

                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

                       Operation and Maintenance

                operation and maintenance, defense-wide

     For an additional amount, $1,000,000,000, to remain available 
until September 30, 2023, which shall be for the Secretary of Defense 
to provide to the Government of Israel for the acquisition, 
enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense 
system to counter short-range rocket threats: Provided, That nothing 
under this heading may be construed to apply to previously appropriated 
funds for the procurement of Iron Dome: Provided further, That such 
amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and 
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)).
     This resolution may be cited as the ``Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Resolution, 2021''.
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Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3543 | Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren (D-FL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021
This bill establishes a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office within the Department of Commerce.

To establish an office within the Department of Commerce to coordinate 
all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain 
               technology within the Federal Government.

    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 ``Blockchain Technology Coordination 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY COORDINATION 
              OFFICE.

    There is established within the Department of Commerce a National 
Blockchain Technology Coordination Office (in this Act referred to as 
the ``Office'') which shall be organized and led by a Director, who 
shall be appointed by the Secretary not later than 60 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act.
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Stop the Biden Caravan Now Act
Bill: H.R.1613 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Stop the Biden Caravan Now Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to transfer all equipment and personnel used to provide additional security in the District of Columbia since January 12, 2021, to the southern U.S. border.

To secure the southern border of the United States against illegal 
               border crossings, 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 ``Stop the Biden Caravan Now Act''.

SEC. 2. SECURE SOUTHERN BORDER.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, 
shall--
            (1) transfer all structures, equipment, personnel, and 
        other barriers used to provide additional security in the 
        District of Columbia from January 12 through the date of the 
        enactment of this Act, including what was used for the 
        Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and 
        Vice President of the United States, to the southern border of 
        the United States;
            (2) determine as soon as reasonably feasible where to erect 
        and place the structures, equipment, personnel, and other 
        barriers in order to impede to the greatest extent possible 
        illegal border crossings into the United States; and
            (3) ensure such structures, equipment, personnel, and other 
        barriers remain intact along the southern border until--
                    (A) a determination is made by the Secretary of 
                Homeland Security, in consultation with the 
                Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
                that the southern border is secure and illegal border 
                crossings are no longer feasible; and
                    (B) such a determination made pursuant to 
                subparagraph (A) is affirmed by a two-thirds majority 
                vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Bill: S.90 | Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority 
   of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the 
                         District of Columbia.

    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 ``District of Columbia Police Home 
Rule Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY OF PRESIDENT TO ASSUME EMERGENCY CONTROL OF 
              POLICE OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

    (a) Repeal of Authority.--The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is 
amended by striking section 740 (sec. 1-207.40, D.C. Official Code).
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is 
amended by striking the item relating to section 740.
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Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7834 | Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. (R-AL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from including the development of anti-racism plans (i.e., plans to address systemic racism in health care) as a qualifying clinical practice improvement activity under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), as described in a November 2021 rule. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health care professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain 
activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical 
      practice improvement activities 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 ``Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM 
              SELECTING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT 
              OF ANTI-RACISM PLANS AS CLINICAL PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT 
              ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1848(q)(2)(C)(v)(III) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395w-4(q)(2)(C)(v)(III)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new sentence: ``Such term does not include any activity consisting of 
the development of an anti-racism plan (as described in the rule 
entitled `Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the 
Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; 
Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Provider Enrollment 
Regulation Updates; and Provider and Supplier Prepayment and Post-
Payment Medical Review Requirements' published on November 19, 2021 (86 
Fed. Reg. 65969 et seq.)) or any substantially similar activity.''.
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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
Bill: S.2867 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
This bill excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)

To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands 
                under the National Labor Relations 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 ``Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER.

    Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or any Indian Tribe, 
        or any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an 
        Indian Tribe and located on its Indian lands,'' after 
        ``subdivision thereof,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(15) The term `Indian Tribe' means any Indian Tribe, band, 
nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community which is 
recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided 
by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
    ``(16) The term `Indian' means any individual who is a member of an 
Indian Tribe.
    ``(17) The term `Indian lands' means--
            ``(A) all lands within the limits of any Indian 
        reservation;
            ``(B) any lands title to which is either held in trust by 
        the United States for the benefit of any Indian Tribe or Indian 
        or held by any Indian Tribe or Indian subject to restriction by 
        the United States against alienation; and
            ``(C) any lands in the State of Oklahoma that are within 
        the boundaries of a former reservation (as defined by the 
        Secretary of the Interior) of a federally recognized Indian 
        Tribe.''.
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Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7324 | Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
This bill prohibits federal agencies from finalizing any regulations that would cause (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production; (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels. The prohibition may not end until the earlier of January 1, 2023, or until the average gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.

To delay the effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relating 
                  to the United States energy sector.

    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 ``Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENERGY REGULATIONS HOLIDAY.

    (a) In General.--During the period described in subsection (b), no 
Federal agency shall finalize any rule or regulation that would cause--
            (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels 
        production;
            (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or
            (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, 
        domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or 
        electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation 
        fuels.
    (b) Period Described.--The period referred to in subsection (a) is 
the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on 
the earlier of--
            (1) January 1, 2023; and
            (2) the date on which the national average consumer 
        gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.
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Diversity and Inclusion Data Accountability and Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2123 | Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce (D-OH)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Diversity and Inclusion Data Accountability and Transparency Act
This bill requires certain regulated entities to report to the Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion within specified financial agencies. Specifically, entities that are regulated by such agencies and that have at least 100 employees must provide information to the appropriate Office of Women and Minority Inclusion to allow that office to carry out duties relating to diversity policies and practices.

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 
to require regulated entities to provide information necessary for the 
Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion to carry out their duties, 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 ``Diversity and Inclusion Data 
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DISCLOSURES BY REGULATED ENTITIES.

    Section 342(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5452(b)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
            ``(5) Disclosures by regulated entities.--The Director of 
        each Office shall require entities with 100 employees or 
        greater regulated by the applicable agency to provide such 
        information as may be required to carry out the duties of the 
        Director.''.
                                                 Union Calendar No. 264

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 2123

                          [Report No. 117-350]

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Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Bill: S.2103 | Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law.
The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense.

To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to hold certain 
public employers liable in civil actions for deprivation of rights, 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 ``Accountability for Federal Law 
Enforcement Act''.

SEC. 2. CIVIL ACTION FOR DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS.

    Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 
U.S.C. 1983) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Every'' and inserting the following:
    ``(a) In this section, the term `public employer' means a Federal 
law enforcement agency that, at the time of a deprivation of any 
rights, privileges, or immunities described in section (b), employs, or 
contracts with an individual to perform the duties of, a Federal law 
enforcement officer or any other officer empowered by law to execute 
searches, to seize evidence, or to make arrests.
    ``(b) Every'';
            (2) in subsection (b), as so designated, by inserting ``the 
        United States or'' before ``any State''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) If, while acting under color of law, any officer who is 
empowered by law to execute searches, to seize evidence, or to make 
arrests subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of the United 
States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the 
deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the 
Constitution and laws, the public employer of that officer shall be 
liable to the party injured for the conduct of the officer in an action 
at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, 
regardless of whether a policy or custom of the public employer caused 
the violation, and regardless of whether the officer has any defense or 
immunity from suit or liability. This paragraph shall constitute a 
waiver of sovereign immunity with respect to Federal law enforcement 
agencies for any claim brought under this section. Nothing in this 
paragraph shall be construed to limit or preclude any legal, equitable, 
or other remedy that is available, under this section or under any 
other source of law, against an individual officer.''.
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Do Your Job Act
Bill: H.R.1802 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Do Your Job Act
This bill reduces the pay for Members of Congress in certain circumstances, and it eliminates the automatic appropriation of funds for specified purposes.
Specifically, if Congress does not agree to a budget resolution by the beginning of a fiscal year, each Member's annual pay shall be reduced to 90% of that Member's pay in the previous fiscal year. This reduction shall apply after the November 2022 general election.
In addition, the bill eliminates the automatic appropriation of funds for Members' compensation and for certain administrative expenses.

To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the rates 
of pay of Members of Congress during a fiscal year if Congress has not 
 agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year, 
  to repeal the automatic appropriation of funds for the salaries of 
              Members of Congress, 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 ``Do Your Job Act''.

SEC. 2. REDUCTION IN RATES OF PAY FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR FAILURE 
              TO AGREE TO BUDGET RESOLUTION.

    (a) Reduction.--Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization 
Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501(2)) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(2) If, by the first day of a fiscal year, both Houses of 
Congress have not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget 
pursuant to section 301 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 for 
such fiscal year, the annual rate of pay for each of the positions 
described in paragraph (1) for pay periods occurring during such fiscal 
year shall be equal to 90 percent of the annual rate of pay for such 
position for the most recent pay period preceding such fiscal year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to pay periods occurring after the date of the 
regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in 
November 2022.

SEC. 3. REPEAL OF AUTOMATIC APPROPRIATION OF SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF 
              CONGRESS.

    (a) Repeal.--Effective with respect to each fiscal year beginning 
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, section 130(c) of 
Public Law 97-51 (2 U.S.C. 4502) is repealed.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 601(a)(1) of the Legislative 
Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501(1)) is amended by striking 
``The annual rate of pay'' and inserting ``Subject to the availability 
of appropriations, the annual rate of pay''.
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Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act
Bill: S.175 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation received by an individual in a taxable year beginning in 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt a portion of 
   unemployment compensation received during 2020 from income taxes.

    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 ``Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits 
Tax Relief Act''.

SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF TAX ON PORTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 85 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) Special Rule for 2020.--In the case of any taxable year 
beginning in 2020, gross income shall not include so much of the 
unemployment compensation received by an individual as does not exceed 
$10,200.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
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Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act
Bill: H.R.8303 | Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean (D-IL)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a rule to establish minimum transfer capabilities between transmission planning regions to help stabilize the electric grid.

To provide for minimum transfer capability requirements between 
         transmission planning regions, 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 ``Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme 
Weather Act''.

SEC. 2. INTERREGIONAL MINIMUM TRANSFER CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Finding.--Congress finds that extreme weather is increasing in 
frequency and poses a significant risk to the reliability of the 
electric grid.
    (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, 
pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824e), 
promulgate a final rule that establishes minimum transfer capability 
requirements between transmission planning regions.
    (c) Electric Reliability.--Section 215 of the Federal Power Act (16 
U.S.C. 824o) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(3)--
                    (A) by striking ``to enlarge such facilities or''; 
                and
                    (B) by striking ``new transmission capacity or''; 
                and
            (2) in subsection (i)(2), by striking ``or transmission''.
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