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Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act
Bill: H.R.3206 | Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to law enforcement officers.

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a 
   lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers.

    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 ``Law Enforcement Officer Recreation 
Pass Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL RECREATIONAL PASSES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

    Section 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 
U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the 
following:
            ``(3) Law enforcement officer discount.--The Secretary 
        shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands 
        Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the 
        passholder, to any law enforcement officer. For the purposes of 
        this paragraph, the term `law enforcement officer' means any 
        officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, 
        a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe, authorized by 
        law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the 
        prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of 
        criminal law, or authorized by law to supervise sentenced 
        criminal offenders.''.
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To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.
Bill: H.R.8762 | Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill prohibits any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hired after the bill's enactment, from possessing a firearm while performing official duties and receiving training in the use of a firearm in connection with such duties.
The bill further prohibits the IRS from acquiring any firearm or ammunition after the bill's enactment.

To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and 
              ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.

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

SECTION 1. RESTRICTION ON POSSESSION, USE, AND ACQUISITION OF FIREARMS 
              AND AMMUNITION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

    (a) Restriction on Possession and Use of Firearms.--Any officer or 
employee of the Internal Revenue Service hired after the date of the 
enactment of this Act--
            (1) shall not be in possession of a firearm while 
        performing official duties, and
            (2) shall not receive training in use of a firearm in 
        connection with such duties.
    (b) Prohibition on Acquisition of Firearms and Ammunition.--The 
Internal Revenue Service shall not, after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, acquire any firearm or ammunition.
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Yachts for Ukraine Act
Bill: H.R.7187 | Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth (D-MA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Yachts for Ukraine Act
This bill authorizes the President to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine by using the assets seized from sanctions on individuals who are oligarchs of Russia or senior foreign political figures of Russia.

To authorize the provision of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

    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 ``Yachts for Ukraine Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President is authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to use 
the amounts described in subsection (b) to provide humanitarian 
assistance to Ukraine.
    (b) Amounts Described.--The amounts described in this subsection 
are the following:
            (1) All monetary assets of individuals described in 
        subsection (c) if such assets are subject to United States 
        jurisdiction and control by reason of the imposition of 
        sanctions under any provision of United States law.
            (2) All amounts derived from the liquidation or sales of 
        other assets of individuals described in subsection (c) if such 
        assets are subject to United States jurisdiction and control by 
        reason of the imposition of sanctions under any provision of 
        United States law.
    (c) Individuals Described.--The individuals described in this 
subsection are the following:
            (1) Individuals who are oligarchs of the Russian 
        Federation, as determined by the President.
            (2) Individuals who are senior foreign political figures of 
        the Russian Federation.
    (d) Senior Foreign Political Figure Defined.--In subsection (c)(2), 
the term ``senior foreign political figure'' has the meaning given that 
term in section 1010.605 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
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Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.241 | Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve (R-OH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2026 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from an eligible country to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 
                                 1998.

    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 ``Tropical Forest and Coral Reef 
Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation 
Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 2431d(d)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraphs:
            ``(9) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.
            ``(10) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
            ``(11) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.
            ``(12) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.
            ``(13) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.''.

            Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
                                                        Calendar No. 47

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                               H. R. 241

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To prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
Bill: H.R.1632 | Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits any department or agency from using funds to transfer or release within the United States (including its territories or possessions) any detainee (1) who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and (2) who is or was held by the Department of Defense at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on or after January 20, 2009.

To prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United 
   States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED 
              AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO 
              THE UNITED STATES.

    No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made 
available for any department or agency of the United States for any 
fiscal year may be used to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer 
of or release to or within the United States, its territories, or 
possessions any detainee who--
            (1) is not a United States citizen or a member of the Armed 
        Forces of the United States; and
            (2) is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United 
        States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department 
        of Defense.
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Second Amendment Preservation Act
Bill: H.R.993 | Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor (R-GA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Second Amendment Preservation Act
This bill prohibits the use of FY2021 appropriations

To remove Federal funding from enforcing gun control.

    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 ``Second Amendment Preservation Act''.

SEC. 2. APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATIONS.

    None of the funds made available in any appropriations Act for 
fiscal year 2021 shall be used to--
            (1) enforce any measure, law, regulation, or guidance 
        issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and 
        Explosives after November 1, 2020; or
            (2) enforce, implement, or advance any measure, law, 
        regulation, or guidance relating to the lawful use, purchase, 
        sale, possession, or transportation of firearms by any citizen 
        of the United States.
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Domenic and Ed’s Law
Bill: H.R.2732 | Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. (D-RI)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Domenic and Ed's Law
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to discharge a parent borrower's liability on Federal Family Education Loans if the student on whose behalf the parent incurred the loans becomes disabled.
Specifically, ED must discharge the liability on loans that parents incurred on behalf of a student who (1) has become permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or has lasted or is expected to last continuously for at least 60 months. Under current law, ED is required to discharge a parent borrower's liability on these loans only if the student dies.

To provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student 
  on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes 
                               disabled.

    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 ``Domenic and Ed's Law''.

SEC. 2. REPAYMENT OF LOANS TO PARENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1087(d)) is amended by inserting ``or becomes permanently 
and totally disabled (as determined in accordance with regulations of 
the Secretary), or if the student is unable to engage in any 
substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable 
physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, 
has lasted for a continuous period of not less than 60 months, or can 
be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 60 
months,'' after ``dies,''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to any outstanding loan received by a parent before, on, or after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and without regard to the onset 
date of the disability or impairment.
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Red Tape Reduction Act
Bill: H.R.2318 | Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley (R-IA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Red Tape Reduction Act  This bill grants the force and effect of law to various executive orders relating to administrative procedures that were rescinded on January 20, 2021, including orders requiring agencies to (1) identify at least two regulations for repeal before publishing notice of a proposed new rule, and (2) rescind guidance documents that are no longer in effect.

To rescind the executive order relating to the revocation of certain 
 executive orders concerning Federal regulation and to codify certain 
                           executive orders.

    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 ``Red Tape Reduction Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL AND CODIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

    (a) Repeal.--The executive order relating to the revocation of 
certain executive orders concerning Federal regulation, signed on 
January 20, 2021, is hereby rescinded.
    (b) Codification of Executive Orders.--The following executive 
orders shall have the force and effect of law:
            (1) Executive Order 13771 (82 Fed. Reg. 12866; relating to 
        reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs).
            (2) Executive Order 13777 (82 Fed. Reg. 12285; relating to 
        enforcing the regulatory reform agenda).
            (3) Executive Order 13891 (84 Fed. Reg. 55235; relating to 
        improving agency guidance documents).
            (4) Executive Order 13892 (84 Fed. Reg. 55239; relating to 
        transparency in administrative enforcement and adjudication).
            (5) Executive Order 13893 (84 Fed. Reg. 55487; relating to 
        accountability for administrative actions).
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Broadway Street West, in Akeley, Minnesota, as the "Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office".
Bill: H.R.4899 | Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Broadway Street West, in Akeley, Minnesota, as the Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 276]
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Public Law 117-276
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
  10 Broadway Street West, in Akeley, Minnesota, as the ``Neal Kenneth 
       Todd Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 4899]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NEAL KENNETH TODD POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 10 Broadway Street West, in Akeley, Minnesota, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Neal 
Kenneth Todd Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 4899:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Nov. 29, considered in House.
            Dec. 1, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Pacific Island Aviator Development Act
Bill: H.R.8234 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Pacific Island Aviator Development Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to revise its flight time requirements for airplanes with a single-engine rating.
Specifically, DOT must establish an exception to require a straight-line distance of at least 110 nautical miles for the longest segment cross-country flight requirement on a cross-country flight of 300 nautical miles or more if such requirement is being met in Guam, Hawaii, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations 
    to amend title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to establish an 
 exception for the straight-line distance requirement for an airplane 
             single-engine rating, 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 ``Pacific Island Aviator Development 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE.

    The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are 
necessary to amend section 61.129(a)(4)(i) of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations, to establish an exception of a straight-line distance of 
at least 110 nautical miles for the longest segment cross-country 
flight requirement if the requirement is being met in Guam, Hawaii, or 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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A bill to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial in Bedford Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial.
Bill: S.4121 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill designates the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial in Bedford Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial.

To designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial in Bedford 
                 Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial.

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

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF THE KOL ISRAEL FOUNDATION HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL 
              AS A NATIONAL MEMORIAL.

    (a) Congressional Recognition.--Congress--
            (1) recognizes the significance of the Kol Israel 
        Foundation Holocaust Memorial in preserving the memory of the 
        6,000,000 Jews murdered by the Nazi regime and allies and 
        collaborators of the Nazi regime; and
            (2) honors the life and legacy of the Holocaust survivors 
        who erected the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial.
    (b) Designation.--
            (1) In general.--The Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust 
        Memorial located in Bedford Heights, Ohio, is designated as a 
        national memorial.
            (2) Effect of designation.--
                    (A) In general.--The national memorial designated 
                by paragraph (1) is not a unit of the National Park 
                System.
                    (B) Use of federal funds.--The designation of the 
                national memorial by paragraph (1) shall not require or 
                permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose 
                relating to the national memorial.
                                                       Calendar No. 623

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4121

                          [Report No. 117-246]

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Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4002 | Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. (D-NH)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
This bill allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility toward their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students.

To expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell 
           Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study.

    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 ``Expanding Access to Graduate 
Education Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL PELL GRANTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.

    Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) 
is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or as a 
        postbaccalaureate student in accordance with subsection 
        (c)(1),'' after ``as an undergraduate,''; and
            (2) by amending subsection (c)(1) to read as follows:
    ``(c) Period of Eligibility for Grants.--(1) The period during 
which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants shall be the period 
required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate 
course of study being pursued by that student at the institution at 
which the student is in attendance except that--
            ``(A) any period during which the student is enrolled in a 
        noncredit or remedial course of study as defined in paragraph 
        (2) shall not be counted for the purpose of this paragraph; and
            ``(B) the period during which a student may receive Federal 
        Pell Grants shall also include the period required for the 
        completion of the first postbaccalaureate course of study in a 
        case in which--
                    ``(i) the student received a Federal Pell Grant 
                during the period required for the completion of the 
                student's first undergraduate baccalaureate course of 
                study for at least 1 but fewer than 12 semesters, or 
                the equivalent of at least 1 but fewer than 12 
                semesters, as determined under paragraph (5);
                    ``(ii) the student would otherwise be eligible for 
                a Federal Pell Grant, but for the completion of such 
                baccalaureate course of study; and
                    ``(iii) the period during which the student 
                receives Federal Pell Grants does not exceed the 
                student's duration limits under paragraph (5).''.
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ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4846 | Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department Reauthorization Act of 2021 or the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a grant program for developing and implementing alternatives to opioids for pain management in hospitals and emergency departments.

To reauthorize a program of grants to hospitals and emergency 
 departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternatives to 
          opioids for pain management, 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 ``Alternatives to Opioids in the 
Emergency Department Reauthorization Act of 2021'' or the ``ALTO 
Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS PROGRAM.

    Section 7091 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 
U.S.C. 294i note) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``demonstration'';
            (2) in the headings of subsections (a) and (b), by striking 
        ``Demonstration'' each place it appears;
            (3) in subsections (a)(1) and (b), by striking 
        ``demonstration'' each place it appears;
            (4) in subsection (f)--
                    (A) by striking ``Not later than 1 year after 
                completion of the demonstration program under this 
                section'' and inserting ``Not later than the end of 
                each of calendar years 2022 and 2028''; and
                    (B) by striking ``demonstration'' after ``results 
                of the''; and
            (5) in subsection (g), by striking ``2019 through 2021'' 
        and inserting ``2022 through 2026''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the "Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.3210 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building.

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Public Law 117-92
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the ``Officer Eric H. Talley 
     Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Mar. 10, 2022 -  [H.R. 3210]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. OFFICER ERIC H. TALLEY POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Officer 
Eric H. Talley Post Office Building''.

    Approved March 10, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3210:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 167 (2021):
                                    Oct. 20, considered and passed 
                                        House.
                                                        Vol. 168 (2022):
                                    Feb. 15, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.

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Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
Bill: H.R.4103 | Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis (D-VA)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
This bill establishes within the Department of Agriculture's Packers and Stockyards Division the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters.
Specifically, the office must use all available tools (e.g., subpoenas) to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act.
Additionally, the office must

To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office 
  of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, 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 ``Meat and Poultry Special 
Investigator Act''.

SEC. 2. OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR FOR COMPETITION MATTERS.

    The Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after 
section 415 (7 U.S.C. 228d) the following:

``SEC. 416. OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR FOR COMPETITION MATTERS.

    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Packers and 
Stockyards Division of the Department of Agriculture an office, to be 
known as the `Office of the Special Investigator for Competition 
Matters' (referred to in this section as the `Office').
    ``(b) Special Investigator for Competition Matters.--The Office 
shall be headed by the Special Investigator for Competition Matters 
(referred to in this section as the `Special Investigator'), who shall 
be appointed by the Secretary.
    ``(c) Duties.--The Special Investigator shall--
            ``(1) use all available tools, including subpoenas, to 
        investigate and prosecute violations of this Act;
            ``(2) serve as a Department of Agriculture liaison to, and 
        act in consultation with, the Department of Justice and the 
        Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade 
        practices in the food and agricultural sector;
            ``(3) act in consultation with the Department of Homeland 
        Security with respect to national security and critical 
        infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector; 
        and
            ``(4) maintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals 
        with appropriate expertise.
    ``(d) Prosecutorial Authority.--Notwithstanding title 28, United 
States Code, the Special Investigator shall have the authority to bring 
any civil or administrative action authorized under this Act.''.
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Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2563 | Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021
This bill excludes from the gross income of taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is less than $150,000 up to $10,200 of wages and self employment income earned in taxable years beginning in 2020.

To exclude from gross income $10,200 in wages or net earnings of 
                certain taxpayers for taxable year 2020.

    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 ``Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CERTAIN INCOME NOT INCLUDIBLE IN GROSS INCOME.

    (a) Special Exclusion From Gross Income for 2020.--Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, in the case of any taxable year beginning in 2020, if the 
adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for such taxable year is less 
than $150,000 (determined without regard to this subsection), the gross 
income of such taxpayer shall not include so much of the wages 
(determined under section 3401(a) of such Code) or net earnings from 
self-employment (as defined in section 1402(a) of such Code) of the 
taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, of each spouse) as does 
not exceed $10,200.
    (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--The amount of the exclusion 
allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of the 
exclusion allowed under section 85(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 (relating to suspension of tax on portion of unemployment 
compensation).
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To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.
Bill: H.R.9178 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill makes technical corrections in the definitions section of the Controlled Substances Act.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the 
                              definitions.

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

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

     Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59);
            (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as 
        paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug 
        felony'') as paragraph (58); and
            (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), 
        and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left.
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Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act
Bill: H.R.5076 | Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act
This bill expands the prohibition on engaging in election interference and increases criminal penalties for violations. In particular, the bill prohibits the President and Vice President from using their authority to interfere with or affect an election.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit executive branch 
    officials from engaging in election interference, 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 ``Preventing Presidential Election 
Interference Act''.

SEC. 2. INTERFERENCE BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT 
              EMPLOYEES.

    Section 595 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``a President or 
        Vice President or'' before ``administrative employees'';
            (2) by inserting ``a President or Vice President, or'' 
        before ``a person employed''; and
            (3) by striking ``or imprisoned not more than one year,'' 
        and inserting ``or imprisoned not more than 3 years,''.

SEC. 3. COERCION OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY.

    Section 610 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after ``for any person'' the following: ``, including a 
President or Vice President,''.
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SPC Christian Ward Act
Bill: H.R.3363 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill (R-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
SPC Christian Ward Act
This bill requires the military branches to pay the expenses to deliver the personal effects of a deceased service member (including the reserve components) to the next of kin or other appropriate person.
In situations where a military branch has entered into an agreement with an entity to carry out such deliveries, the branch concerned must pursue a claim against the entity when it fails to carry out any delivery. The branch must also reimburse the next of kin or other appropriate person if the entity fails to make a delivery because of the loss or destruction of the personal effects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary 
 concerned to pursue a claim against an entity hired by the Secretary 
 concerned to return the personal effects of a deceased member of the 
                    Armed Forces to the next of kin.

    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 ``SPC Christian Ward Act''.

SEC. 2. CLAIMS RELATING TO THE RETURN OF PERSONAL EFFECTS OF A DECEASED 
              MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    Section 1482(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(11)(A) Delivery of personal effects of a decedent to the 
        next of kin or other appropriate person.
            ``(B) If the Secretary concerned enters into an agreement 
        with an entity to carry out subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
        concerned shall pursue a claim against such entity that arises 
        from the failure of such entity to carry out such subparagraph.
            ``(C) If an entity described in subparagraph (B) fails to 
        carry out subparagraph (A) because of the loss or destruction 
        of the personal effects of a decedent, the Secretary concerned 
        shall reimburse the next of kin or other appropriate person the 
        amount of the value of such personal effects.''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the Jose Hernandez Post Office Building.
Bill: H.R.813 | Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. (D-NM)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the ``Jose 
                   Hernandez Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. JOSE HERNANDEZ POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shall 
be known and designated as the ``Jose Hernandez Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Jose 
Hernandez Post Office Building''.

            Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
A bill to provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.1168 | Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as buffalo unless the specific term used in the labeling is water buffalo.

To provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison 
and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
                      Act, 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. COMMON OR USUAL NAME FOR NORTH AMERICAN BISON.

    Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
343) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(z)(1) Subject to subparagraph (2), if it is a food that is or 
contains any animal in the genus Bubalus and the labeling uses the term 
`buffalo' as a common or usual name for the food, unless the term used 
in the labeling is `water buffalo'.
    ``(2) Subparagraph (1) shall not be construed as prohibiting the 
use of the term `buffalo' as a common or usual name for the animal 
Bison bison bison (commonly known as the plains bison), or the animal 
Bison bison athabascae (commonly known as the wood bison).''.
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No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act
Bill: S.364 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act
This bill prohibits the use of any funds to take action providing for the United States to become a party to the Paris Agreement.

To prohibit the use of funds to provide for the United States to become 
                    a party to the Paris Agreement.

    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 ``No Taxpayer Funding for Paris 
Climate Agreement Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES TO 
              BECOME A PARTY TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
funds may be appropriated, obligated, or expended to take any action to 
provide for the United States to become a party to the Paris Agreement.
    (b) Paris Agreement Defined.--In this section, the term ``Paris 
Agreement'' means the decision by the 21st Conference of the Parties to 
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, 
France, adopted December 12, 2015.
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To repeal the debt ceiling.
Bill: H.R.1041 | Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. (D-PA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
This bill repeals the public debt limit, which applies to most debt held by the federal government.

To repeal the debt ceiling.

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

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF DEBT CEILING.

    Sections 3101 and 3101A of title 31, United States Code, are hereby 
repealed.
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Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Bill: H.R.2549 | Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor (D-PA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
This bill allows an above-the-line tax deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.)
The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized tax deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-
     the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a 
   miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed 
    expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.

    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 ``Tax Fairness for Workers Act''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE TRADE OR 
              BUSINESS OF BEING AN EMPLOYEE.

    (a) Above-the-Line Deduction for Union Dues and Expenses.--Section 
62(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at 
the end the following new sentence: ``The limitation under the 
preceding sentence shall not apply to deductions which are attributable 
to a trade or business consisting of the performance of services by the 
taxpayer as an employee if such deductions are for union dues and 
expenses.''.
    (b) Allowance of Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction for Other 
Expenses of the Trade or Business of Being an Employee.--Section 67(g) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``2025.--Notwithstanding subsection (a),'' 
        and inserting ``2025.--
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), except 
        as provided in paragraph (2),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Exception for expenses of the trade or business of 
        being an employee.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to 
                miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year 
                which are itemized deductions attributable to a trade 
                or business carried on by the taxpayer which consists 
                of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an 
                employee.
                    ``(B) Application of 2-percent test.--In applying 
                subsection (a) for any taxable year to which this 
                paragraph applies, only the itemized deductions 
                described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken into 
                account as miscellaneous itemized deductions.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.
Bill: H.R.718 | Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey (R-KS)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public of executive orders relating to the natural resources of the United States before issuing such orders.

To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.

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

SECTION 1. NOTIFICATION RESPECTING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days before issuing a qualifying 
executive order, the President shall transmit to the Congress, and make 
publicly available, a notification with respect to such executive 
order. Such notification shall contain--
            (1) the text of the executive order;
            (2) the Federal law or laws affected by the executive order 
        that is the subject of the notification;
            (3) how the President is working within the parameters 
        specified in Federal law and the Constitution;
            (4) the means by which the executive order will be 
        accomplished, including through any related Federal agencies or 
        departments; and
            (5) a comprehensive list of organizations, businesses, and 
        other parties or entities the President, or the President's 
        designee, engaged with prior to the issuance of such executive 
        order.
    (b) Reports.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter, the President 
shall submit to the Congress a report on the outcome of each qualifying 
executive order issued during the period covered by the report.
    (c) Qualifying Executive Order.--The term ``qualifying executive 
order'' means any executive order (including an executive order that 
revokes or nullifies a previous executive order) issued on or after 
January 20, 2021, relating to the natural resources of the United 
States and the environment.
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American Petroleum First Act
Bill: H.R.7343 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
American Petroleum First Act
This bill exempts certain vessels transporting crude oil or petroleum products from vessel documentation requirements as well as coastwise endorsement requirements.
Specifically, the bill authorizes a vessel certificate of documentation (i.e., registration) to be issued for a vessel transporting crude oil or petroleum products, unless the vessel is (1) owned by a Russian national or Russia, (2) a Russian-flagged vessel, or (3) a vessel with any Russian crew member.
The bill also authorizes a coastwise endorsement to be issued for a vessel that is transporting oil or petroleum products. Such an endorsement allows a vessel to engage in certain trade.

To exempt certain vessels transporting crude oil and petroleum products 
    from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, 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 Petroleum First Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM COASTWISE LAWS FOR VESSELS TRANSPORTING CRUDE 
              OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

    (a) General Eligibility Requirements.--Section 12103 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Exception for Vessels Transporting Crude Oil and Petroleum 
Products.--
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a 
        certificate of documentation may be issued under this chapter 
        for any vessel transporting crude oil and petroleum products.
            ``(2) Certain vessels excluded.--Paragraph (1) shall not 
        apply to--
                    ``(A) a vessel that is owned, in whole or in part, 
                by--
                            ``(i) a Russian national; or
                            ``(ii) the Government of the Russian 
                        Federation; and
                    ``(B) a Russian-flagged vessel; or
                    ``(C) a vessel for which any crewmember is a 
                Russian national.''.
    (b) Coastwise Endorsement.--Section 12112(a)(2)(B) of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in clause (ii) by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in clause (iii) by striking ``and'' at the end and 
        inserting ``or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(iv) transports crude oil and petroleum products; 
                and''.
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