hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
End the Limo Loophole Act
Bill: H.R.2958 | Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
End the Limo Loophole Act
This bill revises the definition of commercial motor vehicle to include vehicles that are designed to transport 9 or more passengers including the driver (currently, at least 16 passengers including the driver) and requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to finalize a rulemaking to require states to implement an annual inspection program for commercial passenger-carrying vehicles.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the definition of 
           commercial motor vehicle, 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 ``End the Limo Loophole Act''.

SEC. 2. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 31301(4)(B) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``to transport at least 16 passengers 
including the driver'' and inserting ``or used to transport 9 or more 
passengers, including the driver''.
    (b) Completion of Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the 
rulemaking process and issue a final rule with respect to the withdrawn 
rulemaking entitled ``State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier 
Vehicles'', published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2016 (81 
Fed. Reg. 24769).
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Improving Coordination for Healthy Moms Act
Bill: S.3362 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Improving Coordination for Healthy Moms Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to implement a coordinated approach for monitoring and sharing information about its maternal health efforts. The bill also tasks the Healthy People Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Workgroup and the Maternal Health Working Group with providing recommendations for establishing the approach.

To require the Healthy People Maternal, Infant, and Child Health 
 Workgroup and the Maternal Health Working Group to establish a formal 
coordinated approach for monitoring maternal health efforts across the 
                Department of Health and Human Services.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Coordination for Healthy 
Moms Act''.

SEC. 2. COORDINATED MATERNAL HEALTH EFFORTS.

    The Healthy People Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Workgroup and 
the Maternal Health Working Group shall provide recommendations to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as 
the ``Secretary'') for establishing a formal coordinated approach for 
monitoring maternal health efforts across the Department of Health and 
Human Services, including in rural and underserved areas, and the 
Secretary, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
Act, shall establish such an approach. Such approach may include 
establishing a process for exchanging information and discussing 
relevant program efforts and outcomes across the agency, during regular 
standing meetings, on a routine basis.
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States Have A Say Act
Bill: H.R.3500 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. (R-TN)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
States Have A Say Act
This bill prohibits the Office of Refugee Resettlement from resettling a refugee in a state if that state's governor does not consent to the resettlement.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the 
resettlement of refugees in a State that objects to such resettlement, 
                        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 ``States Have A Say Act''.

SEC. 2. STATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES.

    Section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) State Approval.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
the Director may not resettle a refugee in a State if the Governor of 
that State does not consent to such resettlement.''.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the "Charles P. Nord Post Office".
Bill: S.3320 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the ``Charles P. 
                          Nord Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. CHARLES P. NORD POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Charles P. Nord 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 ``Charles P. 
Nord Post Office''.
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Democracy in Design Act
Bill: H.R.5291 | Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina (D-NV)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Democracy in Design Act
This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure that the construction and acquisition of federal public buildings (e.g., agency office buildings) adheres to the principles of the report titled Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture.
The report was published by the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space on June 1, 1962, and serves as the policy directive for the GSA's Design Excellence Program within its Public Buildings Service. Among other principles, the report prescribes against the development of an official architectural style for government buildings and encourages the government to avoid excessive uniformity in building design.
The GSA must issue such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by this bill and to establish minimum standards for the construction and acquisition of public buildings in the United States.

To direct the Administrator of General Services to ensure that the 
 construction and acquisition of public buildings in the United States 
  adheres to the guiding principles for Federal architecture, 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 ``Democracy in Design Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTINUING INVESTIGATION AND SURVEY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3303 of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture.--The 
Administrator shall ensure that the construction and acquisition of 
public buildings in the United States adheres to the principles 
described in the report titled `Guiding Principles for Federal 
Architecture' and published by the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office 
Space on June 1, 1962.''.
    (b) Rulemaking.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services 
        shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the 
        amendment made by this Act and to establish minimum standards 
        by which the Administrator shall construct and acquire public 
        buildings in the United States.
            (2) Notice and comment.--The regulations required under 
        paragraph (1) shall be issued after notice and an opportunity 
        for public comment in accordance with the procedure applicable 
        to substantive rules under section 553 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
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Registered Traveler Act of 2022
Bill: S.4769 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Registered Traveler Act of 2022
This bill provides statutory authority for the Transportation Security Administration to establish and maintain the Registered Traveler Program.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize and modernize the 
      registered traveler program of the Transportation Security 
                Administration, 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 ``Registered Traveler Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REGISTERED TRAVELER PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 449 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 44920 the following:
``Sec. 44920a. Registered Traveler Program
    ``(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration--
            ``(1) shall establish and maintain the Registered Traveler 
        Program; and
            ``(2) may issue rules consistent with security requirements 
        established under the Registered Traveler Program airport 
        security plan amendment issued by the Administration to 
        airports and airlines to carry out this section.
    ``(b) Reimbursement.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Administrator may accept 
        reimbursement from a private entity operating under the 
        Registered Traveler Program for actual expenses incurred by the 
        Administration for staffing, equipment, and any other resources 
        that are in addition to the staffing, equipment, and other 
        resources that are necessary to carry out this section.
            ``(2) Treatment of reimbursements.--The Administrator shall 
        deposit any reimbursement accepted under subparagraph (A) to 
        the account providing appropriations to the Administration.
    ``(c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to diminish the authority of the Administrator under this 
title to establish and enforce regulations for transportation 
security.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 449 of 
title 49, Untied States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 44920 the following:

``44920a. Registered Traveler Program.''.
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Parity Enforcement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1364 | Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Parity Enforcement Act of 2021  This bill provides authority for the Department of Labor to enforce the parity requirements for group health plans with respect to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to 
strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits, 
                        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 ``Parity Enforcement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND 
              SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER BENEFITS.

    (a) In General.--Section 502(c)(10)(A) of the Employee Retirement 
Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1132(c)(10)(A)) is amended by 
striking ``for any failure'' and all that follows through ``in 
connection with the plan'' and inserting ``for any failure by such 
sponsor or issuer, in connection with the plan--
                            ``(i) to meet the requirements of 
                        subsection (a)(1)(F), (b)(3), (c), or (d) of 
                        section 702 or section 701 or 702(b)(1) with 
                        respect to genetic information; or
                            ``(ii) to meet the requirements of 
                        subsection (a) of section 712 with respect to 
                        parity in mental health and substance use 
                        disorder benefits.''.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Section 502 of such Act 
(29 U.S.C. 1132) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or (9)'' and 
        inserting ``(9), or (10)'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(3)--
                    (A) by striking ``subsections (c)(9) and (a)(6)'' 
                and inserting ``subsections (c)(9), (c)(10), and 
                (a)(6)'';
                    (B) by striking ``under subsection (c)(9)'' and 
                inserting ``under subsections (c)(9) and (c)(10)''; and
                    (C) by striking ``706(a)(1)'' and inserting 
                ``733(a)(1)''; and
            (3) in subsection (c)(10) in the heading, by striking ``use 
        of genetic information'' and inserting ``use of genetic 
        information and parity in mental health and substance use 
        disorder benefits''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to group health plans for plan years beginning after 
the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
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To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9413 | Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. (R-NC)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill revises requirements related to registration statements submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). First, the bill requires an emerging growth company to submit profit and loss statements from the previous 2 years, rather than the previous 3 years as under current law. In addition, the bill allows an issuer of securities to submit a draft registration statement to the SEC for confidential review prior to a public filing.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain 
   registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to 
     permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the 
  Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, 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. REGISTRATION STATEMENTS.

    Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 
78l(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(K), by striking ``years,'' and 
        inserting ``years (or, in the case of an emerging growth 
        company, not more than the two preceding years),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
``Any issuer may confidentially submit to the Commission a draft 
registration statement for confidential nonpublic review by the staff 
of the Commission prior to public filing, provided that the initial 
confidential submission and all amendments thereto shall be publicly 
filed with the Commission not later than 10 days before the issuer's 
requested date of effectiveness of the registration statement. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Commission shall 
not be compelled to disclose any information provided to or obtained by 
the Commission pursuant to this subsection. For purposes of section 552 
of title 5, this subsection shall be considered a statute described in 
subsection (b)(3)(B) of such section 552. Information described in or 
obtained pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed to constitute 
confidential information for purposes of section 24.''.
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IMF Afghan Recognition Assurance Act
Bill: H.R.5055 | Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy (R-KY)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
IMF Afghan Recognition Assurance Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to oppose any International Monetary Fund recognition of Afghanistan if the Taliban controls Afghanistan's government.
The President may temporarily waive this requirement if (1) the Taliban-controlled government is upholding the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, (2) the Taliban-controlled government is not providing support for international acts of terrorism or permitting terrorist groups to operate from Afghanistan, and (3) such a waiver supports U.S. national interests.

To instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States 
Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice 
 and vote of the United States to advocate that the Fund not recognize 
  the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan under Taliban 
                    control, 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 ``IMF Afghan Recognition Assurance 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON RECOGNITION OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN 
              UNDER TALIBAN CONTROL.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the 
United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, 
the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United 
States to advocate that the Fund not recognize the government of the 
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and any successor state, should the 
Secretary of the Treasury determine that the government of the Islamic 
Republic of Afghanistan is under Taliban control.
    (b) Waiver.--The President may waive subsection (a) for up to 180 
days at a time on reporting to the Congress, Committee on Financial 
Services of the House of Representatives and Committee on Foreign 
Relations of the Senate that--
            (1) the government under Taliban control is upholding the 
        rights of women and girls in Afghanistan;
            (2) the Taliban does not provide material, financial, or 
        technological support for international acts of terrorism, and 
        does not permit terrorist groups to operate from the territory 
        of Afghanistan; and
            (3) such a waiver is in the national interest of the United 
        States.
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VET RENT Act
Bill: H.R.5402 | Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie (D-NJ)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veteran's Electronic Transcript of Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act or the VET RENT Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement a standard record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a record of housing 
history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided 
                         by the United States.

    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 at the ``Veteran's Electronic Transcript of 
Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act'' or the ``VET RENT Act''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING HISTORY FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES WHO RESIDE IN HOUSING PROVIDED BY THE UNITED 
              STATES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary 
of Defense shall establish and implement a standard record of housing 
history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in covered housing.
    (b) Contents.--A record under this section shall include, with 
regards to each period during which the member concerned resided in 
covered housing, the following:
            (1) The assessment of the commander of the military 
        installation in which such housing is located, of the condition 
        of such covered housing--
                    (A) prior to the beginning of such period; and
                    (B) in which the member concerned left such covered 
                housing upon vacating such covered housing.
            (2) Contact information a housing provider may use to 
        inquire about a record under this section.
    (c) Online Access.--The Secretary concerned shall maintain a 
website through which a member of the Armed Forces under the 
jurisdiction of such Secretary may access the record under this section 
of such member.
    (d) Issuance.--The Secretary concerned shall issue a copy of a 
record under this section to the member concerned upon the separation, 
retirement, discharge, or dismissal of such member from the Armed 
Forces, with the DD Form 214 for such member.
    (e) Covered Housing Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
housing'' means housing provided by the United States to a member of 
the Armed Forces.
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Protect Our Police Act
Bill: H.R.2314 | Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob (R-VA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Protect Our Police Act
This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 13809, which was issued on August 28, 2017.
The order revoked a 2015 executive order establishing an interagency working group to recommend improvements to the process through which state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies acquire controlled equipment (e.g., firearms or military-style equipment) from the federal government.

To codify Executive Order 13809, 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 ``Protect Our Police Act''.

SEC. 2. CODIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13809.

    (a) In General.--Executive Order 13809 (82 Fed. Reg. 41499; 
restoring State, Tribal, and local law enforcement's access to life-
saving equipment and resources), as in effect on August 28, 2017, shall 
have the force and effect of law, without modification, unless modified 
or authorized to be modified after the date of the enactment of this 
Act by a subsequent Act of Congress.
    (b) Limitation on Subsequent Executive Orders.--In accordance with 
subsection (a), the President may not reinstate the Executive Order 
revoked by Executive Order 13809 or establish any substantially similar 
Executive Order.
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To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.
Bill: H.R.6179 | Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt (R-FL)
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the U.S. Soccer Federation (which requires players to stand respectfully during the national anthem) is reinstated.

To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the 
 date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is 
                              reinstated.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 2022 AND 2026 WORLD CUP.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
appropriated or otherwise made available to provide support for the 
2022 and 2026 World Cup, including support for a host city, a 
participating State or local agency, the United States Soccer 
Federation, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean 
Association Football (CONCACAF), or the Federation Internationale de 
Football Association (FIFA), until the date on which Policy 604-1 of 
the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.
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Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022
Bill: S.4843 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of State and the Department of Defense to permit representatives from Taiwan's government and armed forces to display Taiwan's flag and military insignia at U.S. government-hosted functions. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to 
               display the flag of the Republic of China.

    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 ``Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO PERMIT DIGNITARIES AND SERVICE MEMBERS FROM 
              TAIWAN TO DISPLAY THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of 
Defense shall permit members of the Armed Forces and Government 
representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the Taipei 
Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display, for the 
official purposes set forth in subsection (b), symbols of Republic of 
China sovereignty, including--
            (1) the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan); and
            (2) the corresponding emblems or insignia of military 
        units.
    (b) Official Purposes.--The official purposes referred to in 
subsection (a) are--
            (1) the wearing of official uniforms;
            (2) conducting government hosted ceremonies or functions; 
        and
            (3) appearances on Department of State and Department of 
        Defense social media accounts promoting engagements with 
        Taiwan.
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End Veteran Homelessness Act
Bill: H.R.8313 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
End Veteran Homelessness Act
This bill expands eligibility for and makes other changes to a supportive housing program for veterans.
Under current law, the program provides housing vouchers to homeless veterans with chronic mental illnesses or substance use disorders and requires veterans to be assigned case managers. This bill (1) permits veterans who are formerly homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to also receive the vouchers, and (2) requires the assignment of a case manager only if the veteran is determined to need case management.

To amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States Housing 
  Act of 1937, to make certain improvements to the supported housing 
          program for veterans commonly known as ``HUD-VASH''.

    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 ``End Veteran Homelessness Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF STAFFING NEEDS FOR CASE MANAGERS OF THE 
              VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION WITH REGARDS TO HOMELESS 
              VETERANS AND VETERANS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.

    Section 2003(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``, and who is determined to require case management,'' 
before ``is assigned''.

SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS 
              UNDER THE HUD-VASH PROGRAM.

    Section 8(o)(19)(A) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 
U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)(A)) is amended--
            (1) by striking the second sentence and inserting ``Such 
        program shall--''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
                            ``(i) provide rental assistance on behalf 
                        of veterans who are homeless, formerly 
                        homeless, or at risk of homelessness;
                            ``(ii) if the veteran is determined to 
                        require case management, require the agreement 
                        of the veteran to such, as a condition of 
                        receipt of such rental assistance; and
                            ``(iii) ensure required case management is 
                        furnished to veterans described in clause 
                        (ii).''.
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Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act
Bill: H.R.435 | Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. (D-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, unemployment compensation paid under provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It also disregards such compensation for purposes of determining eligibility for federally-assisted programs.

To exclude from tax certain payments of Federal pandemic unemployment 
                 compensation, 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 ``Excluding Pandemic Unemployment 
Compensation from Income Act''.

SEC. 2. CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 
              NOT INCLUDIBLE IN GROSS INCOME OR TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN 
              DETERMINING CERTAIN MEANS-TESTED BENEFITS.

    (a) Exclusion From Gross Income.--For purposes of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include the amount 
specified in section 2104(b)(3) of the CARES Act to the extent such 
amount is received by the taxpayer pursuant to section 2102, 2104, or 
2107 of such Act.
    (b) Disregarded in the Administration of Federal Programs and 
Federally Assisted Programs.--For purposes of section 6409 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any amount excluded from gross income 
under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as a refund 
under such Code.
    (c) Effective Dates.--
            (1) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years 
        ending after the date of the enactment of the CARES Act.
            (2) Disregard.--Subsection (b) shall apply to amounts 
        received after the date of the enactment of the CARES Act.
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Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.822 | Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021
This bill repeals the federal estate tax, effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate tax and 
                   retain stepped-up basis at death.

    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 ``Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF ESTATE TAX AND RETENTION OF BASIS STEP-UP.

    Effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2020, 
chapter 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed.
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Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Bill: H.R.8594 | Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
This bill specifies that private health insurers may not limit, restrict, or condition benefits for renal dialysis services for individuals with end-stage renal disease as compared to other types of benefits for other medical conditions under Medicare secondary payer rules.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve 
 the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer 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 ``Restore Protections for Dialysis 
Patients Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION ON PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AGAINST 
              DIALYSIS UNDER MEDICARE.

    Section 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395y(b)(1)(C)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, or that such an 
        individual requires the use of an item or service,'' before 
        ``during the 12-month period''; and
            (2) by adding at the end of the matter following clause 
        (ii), the following new sentence: ``Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, a group health plan shall be treated as 
        differentiating in the benefits it provides in violation of 
        clause (ii) if the plan limits, restricts, or conditions the 
        benefits the plan provides for renal dialysis services as 
        compared to the benefits the plan provides for other medical 
        services that are necessary to treat other chronic medical 
        conditions and that are covered under the plan.''.
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Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act
Bill: H.R.3935 | Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente (D-TX)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act
This bill exempts from federal-aid highway vehicle weight limitations a vehicle operating on U.S. Route 83 or Interstate Route 2 in the state of Texas.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the exception from 
 requirements for the operation of vehicles on certain highways in the 
                State of Texas, 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 ``Promoting Agricultural Commerce 
Act''.

SEC. 2. VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS-INTERSTATE SYSTEM.

    Section 127(n) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``United States Route 83,'' after ``United 
        States Route 281,''; and
            (2) by inserting ``or Interstate Route 2'' after 
        ``Interstate Route 69''.
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Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
Bill: H.R.9092 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian (R-NE)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
This bill rescinds unobligated amounts appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for its enforcement and other activities.

To rescind certain balances made available to 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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Family and Small Business Taxpayer 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF CERTAIN BALANCES MADE AVAILABLE TO THE INTERNAL 
              REVENUE SERVICE.

    The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made 
available for activities of the Internal Revenue Service by paragraphs 
(1)(A)(ii), (1)(A)(iii), (1)(B), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 
10301 of Public Law 117-169 (commonly known as the ``Inflation 
Reduction Act of 2022'') as of the date of the enactment of this Act 
are rescinded.
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Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5424 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy (D-NJ)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Summer Meals Reaching Every Area's Child Hunger Act of 2021 or the Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021
This bill permanently extends certain modifications to the Summer Food Service Program that were authorized and implemented to respond to COVID-19. The changes generally expanded the program, which provides free meals to children in low-income areas when school is not in session. Among other changes, the bill permanently makes all children eligible to participate in the program.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to eliminate 
    certain requirements under the summer food service program for 
                   children, 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 ``Summer Meals Reaching Every Area's 
Child Hunger Act of 2021'' or the ``Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AMENDMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National 
School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)(D), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``, except that meals may be non-
                congregate.'';
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the 
                following:
                    ``(C) Eligibility.--All children shall be eligible 
                to participate in the program under this section.'';
                    (C) in paragraph (3)--
                            (i) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking 
                        ``and'';
                            (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the 
                        period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                            (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) conduct food service monitoring onsite or 
                offsite.''; and
                    (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``only for'' and 
                all that follows through the period at the end and 
                inserting ``for meals served to all children.''; and
            (2) in subsection (f)(3), by striking ``, except that'' and 
        all that follows through ``section''.
    (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue or revise regulations 
in accordance with the amendments made by this section, including 
paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 225.15(d) of title 7, Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 13(c) of the Richard B. Russell 
National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(c)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(c)(1) Payments'' and inserting ``(c) 
        Payments''; and
            (2) by striking paragraph (2).
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No GSE Subsidies for Investor Properties Act
Bill: S.3040 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
No GSE Subsidies for Investor Properties Act
This bill prohibits government-sponsored enterprises (i.e., Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from purchasing or acquiring a mortgage secured by an investor property loan (i.e., a property comprised of 1-to-4 family dwelling units that is not the principal residence or a second home of the borrower) 18 months after the date of enactment. Further, these enterprises must implement a plan to gradually reduce the purchase and acquisition of such loans.

To prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing or otherwise 
       acquiring investor property loans, 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 ``No GSE Subsidies for Investor 
Properties Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Conventional mortgage.--The term ``conventional 
        mortgage'' has the meaning given the term in section 302(i) of 
        the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Act (12 U.S.C. 1451(i)).
            (2) Enterprise.--The term ``enterprise'' has the meaning 
        given the term in section 1303 of the Federal Housing 
        Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 
        U.S.C. 4502).
            (3) Investor property loan.--The term ``investor property 
        loan'' means a conventional mortgage secured by a property 
        comprising 1-to-4 family dwelling units that is not the 
        principal residence or a second home of the borrower.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF INVESTOR PROPERTY 
              LOANS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
including the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 
U.S.C. 1716 et seq.) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), on and after the date that is 18 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act, an enterprise may not purchase or 
otherwise acquire an investor property loan.
    (b) Transition Plans.--The Federal Housing Finance Agency shall 
require each enterprise to develop and implement a plan to gradually 
reduce the purchase and acquisition of investor property loans by the 
enterprise to achieve compliance with subsection (a) while mitigating 
the risk of disruption to the housing finance market in the United 
States.
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A bill to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3409 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill requires banking agencies to set the community bank leverage ratio between 8% and 8.5% for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for community banks seeking to satisfy simplified capital adequacy requirements. Currently, banking agencies are statutorily required to set the rate between 8% and 10% through rulemaking. Under current regulations, the rate will increase from 8.5% to 9% on January 1, 2022.

To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer 
 Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to 
 develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 
  8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, 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. COMMUNITY BANK LEVERAGE RATIO.

    Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer 
Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5371 note) is amended by striking subsection 
(b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) Community Bank Leverage Ratio.--
            ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        appropriate Federal banking agencies shall, through notice and 
        comment rule making under section 553 of title 5, United States 
        Code--
                    ``(A) develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 
                not less than 8 percent and not more than 10 percent 
                for qualifying community banks; and
                    ``(B) establish procedures for treatment of a 
                qualifying community bank that has a Community Bank 
                Leverage Ratio that falls below the percentage 
                developed under subparagraph (A) after exceeding the 
                percentage developed under subparagraph (A).
            ``(2) Calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.--The appropriate 
        Federal banking agencies shall, through notice and comment rule 
        making under section 553 of title 5, United States Code develop 
        a Community Bank Leverage Ratio to apply during the period 
        beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024, 
        that is not less than 8 percent and not more than 8.5 percent 
        for qualifying community banks.''.
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To prohibit the appeal of the decision issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida determining that the mask mandate is unlawful, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7609 | Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. (R-WI)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used by the Department of Justice or any other federal agency to appeal the April 18, 2022, decision in Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc., et al. v. Biden, et al. This decision struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mask mandate for public transportation.

To prohibit the appeal of the decision issued by the United States 
District Court for the Middle District of Florida determining that the 
           mask mandate is unlawful, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITING APPEAL.

    No Federal funds may be used by the Department of Justice or any 
other Federal agency to appeal the decision filed on April 18, 2022, in 
the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in 
Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc., et al. v. Biden, et al., 8:21-cv-
1693-KKM-AEP.
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Thin Blue Line Act
Bill: S.1595 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Thin Blue Line Act
This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties 
  for convicted murderers who kill or target America's public safety 
                               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 ``Thin Blue Line Act''.

SEC. 2. AGGRAVATING FACTORS FOR DEATH PENALTY.

    Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after paragraph (16) the following:
            ``(17) Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer.--
                    ``(A) The defendant killed or attempted to kill, in 
                the circumstance described in subparagraph (B), a 
                person who is authorized by law--
                            ``(i) to engage in or supervise the 
                        prevention, detention, investigation, or 
                        prosecution, or the incarceration of any person 
                        for any criminal violation of law;
                            ``(ii) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute 
                        an individual for any criminal violation of 
                        law; or
                            ``(iii) to be a firefighter or other first 
                        responder.
                    ``(B) The circumstance referred to in subparagraph 
                (A) is that the person was killed or targeted--
                            ``(i) while he or she was engaged in the 
                        performance of his or her official duties;
                            ``(ii) because of the performance of his or 
                        her official duties; or
                            ``(iii) because of his or her status as a 
                        public official or employee.''.
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