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A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 201 South Evans Street in Greenville, North Carolina, as the "Malcolm J. Howard United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2205 | Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard (R-NC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 201 South Evans Street in Greenville, North Carolina, as the Malcolm J. Howard United States Courthouse.

To designate the United States courthouse located at 201 South Evans 
Street in Greenville, North Carolina, as the ``Malcolm J. Howard United 
              States Courthouse'', 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. MALCOLM J. HOWARD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.

    (a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 201 South 
Evans Street in Greenville, North Carolina, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Malcolm J. Howard United States Courthouse''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States 
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the ``Malcolm J. Howard United States Courthouse''.

            Passed the Senate October 7, 2021.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                S. 2205

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Promoting Service in Transportation Act
Bill: S.1681 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Promoting Service in Transportation Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program to (1) increase awareness of transportation career opportunities; and (2) target awareness of professional opportunities in the transportation sector to diverse segments of the population, including with respect to race, sex, age, ethnicity, ability (including physical and mental ability), and socioeconomic status.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to promote transportation career 
         opportunities and improve diversity in the workforce.

    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 Service in Transportation 
Act''.

SEC. 2. TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE OUTREACH PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of subtitle III of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``Sec. 5506. Transportation workforce outreach program
    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation (referred to in 
this section as the `Secretary') shall establish and administer a 
transportation workforce outreach program, under which the Secretary 
shall carry out a series of public service announcement campaigns 
during each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.
    ``(b) Purposes.--The purpose of the campaigns carried out under the 
program under this section shall be--
            ``(1) to increase awareness of career opportunities in the 
        transportation sector, including aviation pilots, safety 
        inspectors, mechanics and technicians, air traffic controllers, 
        flight attendants, truck and bus drivers, engineers, transit 
        workers, railroad workers, and other transportation 
        professionals; and
            ``(2) to target awareness of professional opportunities in 
        the transportation sector to diverse segments of the 
        population, including with respect to race, sex, age, 
        ethnicity, ability (including physical and mental ability), and 
        socioeconomic status.
    ``(c) Advertising.--The Secretary may use, or authorize the use of, 
amounts made available to carry out the program under this section for 
the development, production, and use of broadcast, digital, and print 
media advertising and outreach in carrying out a campaign under this 
section.
    ``(d) Funding.--For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the 
Secretary may use to carry out this section any amounts otherwise made 
available to the Secretary, not to exceed $5,000,000 for each fiscal 
year.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 55 of 
subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to section 5505 the following:

``5506. Transportation workforce outreach program.''.
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Military Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6091 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Military Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021
This bill repeals the requirement for males of ages 18 through 25 years old to register with the Selective Service. The bill also specifies that an individual shall not be penalized for prior failure to register with the Selective Service.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act, including the 
    registration requirements of the Military Selective Service 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 ``Military Selective Service Repeal 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT.

    (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et 
seq.) is repealed.
    (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the 
proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 
U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not 
be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, 
property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the 
unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective 
Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General 
Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of 
Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the 
Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the 
executive branch.
    (c) Effect on Existing Sanctions.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, a person may not be denied a right, privilege, 
benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that 
the person, before the repeal of the Military Selective Service Act (50 
U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) by subsection (a), failed to present himself for 
and submit to registration under section 3 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 
3802).
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Medicare Advantage Integrity Act
Bill: H.R.1969 | Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer (R-PR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare Advantage Integrity Act
This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward compensating providers.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address disparity in 
 Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-
                        for-service penetration.

    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 ``Medicare Advantage Integrity Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BENCHMARK LEVELS 
              BASED ON PENETRATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395w-23(n)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``subsequent year'' 
        and inserting ``subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6),''; 
        and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Average geographic adjustment floor.--For 2022 and 
        each subsequent year, when calculating the adjusted average per 
        capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of 
        establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph 
        (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less 
        than 0.70 for any area. For purposes of the previous sentence, 
        the Secretary may define the term `average geographic 
        adjustment' by program instruction or otherwise.''.
    (b) Ensuring Plan Payments Flow to Providers.--Section 1857(e) of 
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-27(e)) is amended by adding at 
the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Strengthening support to health care providers.--A 
        contract under this section with an MA organization shall 
        require that, with respect to any increase in blended benchmark 
        amount attributable to section 1853(n)(6), the plan shall 
        provide that no less than 50 percent of such increase is 
        directed toward provider compensation.''.
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Linear Generator Parity Act
Bill: S.1485 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Linear Generator Parity Act
This bill modifies the tax credit for investments in energy property to make qualified fuel cell property (certain fuel cell power plants) that uses an electromechanical process eligible for the credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include fuel cells using 
   electromechanical processes for purposes of the energy tax credit.

    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 ``Linear Generator Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUDING FUEL CELLS USING ELECTROMECHANICAL PROCESSES FOR 
              PURPOSES OF THE ENERGY TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 48(c) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting ``or 
        electromechanical'' after ``electrochemical'', and
            (2) in subparagraph (C)--
                    (A) by inserting ``, or linear generator 
                assembly,'' after ``a fuel cell stack assembly'', and
                    (B) by striking ``electrochemical means'' and 
                inserting ``electrochemical or electromechanical means 
                without the use of rotating parts''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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Distracted Driving Education Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3677 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Distracted Driving Education Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a distracted driving education grant program under which DOT may make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide education to the public regarding the risks of distracted driving, including texting while driving.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a distracted 
        driving education grant program, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Distracted Driving Education Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DISTRACTED DRIVING EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM.

    (a) Establishment.--Not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary 
of Transportation shall establish a distracted driving education grant 
program.
    (b) Grant Authority.--In carrying out the program established under 
subsection (a), the Secretary may make grants, on a competitive basis, 
to nonprofit organizations.
    (c) Eligible Projects.--A grant made under subsection (b) shall be 
used to provide education to the public regarding the risks of 
distracted driving, including texting or otherwise using a personal 
wireless communications device while driving.
    (d) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant made under subsection 
(b), a nonprofit organization shall submit to the Secretary an 
application in such form, at such time, and containing such information 
as the Secretary determines appropriate.
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary to make grants under subsection (b) 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
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A bill direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Bill: S.1032 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress.
The committee shall place the statue in a permanent public location in the U.S. Capitol.

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a 
 statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

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

SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF SHIRLEY CHISHOLM IN UNITED STATES 
              CAPITOL.

    (a) Obtaining Statue.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library 
shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, 
under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers 
appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may 
authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and 
related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under 
such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require.
    (b) Placement.--The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library 
shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a permanent 
public location in the United States Capitol.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and 
any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.
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District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act
Bill: H.R.5002 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act
This bill removes the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service from the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia. Currently, the commission consists of two federal officials and three mayoral appointees.

To revise the composition of the Zoning Commission for the District of 
    Columbia so that the Commission will consist solely of members 
        appointed by the government of the District of Columbia.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Zoning 
Commission Home Rule Act''.

SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT 
              OF COLUMBIA.

    (a) Revision.--The first section of the Act of March 1, 1920 (sec. 
6-621.01, D.C. Official Code), is amended--
            (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking 
        ``the Architect of the Capitol, the Director of the National 
        Park Service, and''; and
            (2) by striking ``appointed by the Mayor'' each place it 
        appears in the second sentence of subsection (a), subsection 
        (b), and subsection (c).
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 206(i) of the State Department 
Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as 
follows:
    ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing 
functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to 
the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery--
            ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the 
        Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the 
        Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as 
        such official may from time to time designate), as designated 
        by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu 
        of the representative from the Zoning Commission; and
            ``(2) the representative from the National Capital Planning 
        Commission shall be the Executive Director of that 
        Commission.''.
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Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021
Bill: S.2953 | Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy (R-AL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from creating or implementing any new financial account reporting program that would require financial institutions to report data on financial accounts in an information return listing balances, transactions, transfers, or inflows or outflows of any kind, and that was not in effect as of October 1, 2021.

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring financial 
     institutions to report on the financial transactions of their 
                               customers.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FROM REQUIRING 
              FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO REPORT ON FINANCIAL 
              TRANSACTIONS OF CUSTOMERS.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the Internal Revenue 
Service shall not be permitted to create or implement any new financial 
account information reporting program that--
            (1) was not in effect as of October 1, 2021, and
            (2) would require financial institutions to report data on 
        financial accounts in an information return listing balances, 
        transactions, transfers, or inflows or outflows of any kind.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--
            (1) In general.--Nothing in this Act shall preempt, limit, 
        or supersede, or be construed to preempt, limit, or supersede, 
        any provision of, or requirement under, the Bank Secrecy Act or 
        any regulations promulgated under such Act.
            (2) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term 
        ``Bank Secrecy Act'' means--
                    (A) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 
                (12 U.S.C. 1829b),
                    (B) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91-508 (12 
                U.S.C. 1951 et seq.), and
                    (C) subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United 
                States Code.
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act
Bill: S.1317 | Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act
This bill modifies the boundary of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona to include approximately 97.71 acres of identified Forest Service land.
The bill transfers administrative jurisdiction over the Forest Service land from the Forest Service to the National Park Service (NPS).
The NPS shall administer the added land as part of the monument.

To modify the boundary of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 
            in the State of Arizona, 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 ``Sunset Crater Volcano National 
Monument Boundary Adjustment Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the 
        approximately 97.71 acres of Forest Service land identified as 
        ``Proposed transfer from USDA Forest Service to National Park 
        Service'' on the Map.
            (2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Sunset 
        Crater Volcano National Monument Draft Proposed Boundary 
        Adjustment'', numbered 039/80,053d, and dated January 2021.
            (3) Monument.--The term ``Monument'' means the Sunset 
        Crater Volcano National Monument established by Presidential 
        Proclamation 1911 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 46 Stat. 3023) and 
        redesignated by section 15 of the Smith River National 
        Recreation Area Act (Public Law 101-612; 104 Stat. 3222).
            (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National 
        Park Service.

SEC. 3. SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

    (a) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction to National Park 
Service.--Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land is 
transferred from the Forest Service to the National Park Service.
    (b) Map Availability.--The Map shall be on file and available for 
inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
    (c) Boundary Modification.--The boundary of the Monument is 
modified to include the Federal land.
    (d) Administration.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
Secretary shall administer the Federal land added to the Monument under 
subsection (a)--
            (1) as part of the Monument; and
            (2) in accordance with applicable laws (including 
        regulations).
                                                       Calendar No. 258

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 1317

                          [Report No. 117-61]

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IMPROVE Act
Bill: S.4899 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Improving Medicare Patients with RNHCI Options to Vaccinate Easily Act or the IMPROVE Act
This bill specifies that individuals who elect to receive services in religious nonmedical health care institutions (RNHCIs) may receive COVID-19 vaccines under Medicare.
Specifically, an individual's receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine does not revoke the individual's election to receive services in RNHCIs under Medicare; an individual who's election was revoked due to the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine prior to the bill's date of enactment may immediately reelect to receive services in RNHCIs under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to Remedy election 
      revocations relating to administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

    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 Medicare Patients with 
RNHCI Options to Vaccinate Easily Act'' or the ``IMPROVE Act''.

SEC. 2. REMEDYING ELECTION REVOCATIONS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF 
              COVID-19 VACCINES.

    (a) In General.--Section 1821(b)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395i-5(b)(5)(A)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' or at the end;
            (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``, or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(iii) effective beginning on the date of 
                        the enactment of this clause, that is a COVID-
                        19 vaccine and its administration described in 
                        section 1861(s)(10)(A).''.
    (b) Special Rules for COVID-19 Vaccines Relating to Revocation of 
Election.--Notwithstanding paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 1821(b) of 
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i-5(b)), in the case of an 
individual with a revocation of an election under such section prior to 
the date of enactment of this Act by reason of receiving a COVID-19 
vaccine and its administration described in section 1861(s)(10)(A) of 
such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(10)(A)), the following rules shall apply:
            (1) Beginning on such date of enactment, such individual 
        may make an election under such section, which shall take 
        effect immediately upon its execution, if such individual would 
        be eligible to make such an election if they had not received 
        such COVID-19 vaccine and its administration.
            (2) Such revoked election shall not be taken into account 
        for purposes of determining the effective date for an election 
        described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of such paragraph (4).
    (c) Medicare Improvement Fund.--Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)) is amended by striking 
``$7,500,000,000'' and inserting ``$7,493,000,000''.
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Veteran Service Equity Act
Bill: H.R.7470 | Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Veteran Service Equity Act
This bill expands the definition of public service job for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to include a full-time job with a veterans service organization.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include a full-time job 
 with a veterans service organization as a public service job eligible 
                  for public service loan forgiveness.

    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 ``Veteran Service Equity Act''.

SEC. 2. FULL-TIME JOB WITH VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION.

    Section 455(m)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(m)(3)(B)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting 
        ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iii) a full-time job with any 
                        organization recognized by the Secretary of 
                        Veterans Affairs for the representation of 
                        veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United 
                        States Code.''.
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Stronger Schools Act
Bill: H.R.8392 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson (R-NJ)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Stronger Schools Act
This bill requires the Department of Education to award competitive grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to make physical improvements at elementary and secondary schools.
Grant funds must be used to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA (1) hires a school resource officer who carries a firearm, and (2) establishes a single point of entry that includes a locked anteroom with metal detectors and bulletproof windows and where the school resource officer inspects all guests prior to entry into another area of the school.

To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to local 
 educational agencies to make physical improvements at the elementary 
 schools and secondary schools served by such agencies, 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 ``Stronger Schools Act''.

SEC. 2. PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Education shall make grants, on a 
competitive basis, to local educational agencies to perform the 
physical improvements referred to in subsection (b) for elementary 
schools and secondary schools served by such agencies.
    (b) Use of Funds.--Each local educational agency receiving a grant 
under subsection (a) shall use such funds to ensure each elementary 
school and secondary school served by such agency--
            (1) hires a school resource officer who carries a firearm; 
        and
            (2) establishes a single point of entry that includes a 
        locked anteroom--
                    (A) in which all guests of such school are 
                inspected by such officer prior to entry into another 
                area of such school; and
                    (B) which has metal detectors and bullet proof 
                windows at such point of entry.
    (c) Application.--To receive a grant under subsection (a), a local 
educational agency shall submit to the Secretary an application at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
may require.
    (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the 
implementation of subsection (a).
    (e) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) ESEA terms.--The terms ``elementary school'', ``local 
        educational agency'', ``secondary school'', and ``State 
        educational agency'' have the meaning given such terms in 
        section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
        1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
            (2) School resource officer.--The term ``school resource 
        officer'' has the meaning given such term in section 1709 of 
        the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 
        U.S.C. 10389).
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To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.
Bill: H.R.713 | Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey (R-KS)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to agriculture, food, and the livelihood of farmers, ranchers, and producers in the United States.
Before issuing such an order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.

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 agriculture, food, and the livelihood of 
farmers, ranchers, and producers in the United States.
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War Powers Act Enforcement Act
Bill: H.R.2108 | Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
War Powers Act Enforcement Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. That resolution provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send the Armed Forces into hostilities.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds in contravention of the War Powers 
                              Resolution.

    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 ``War Powers Act Enforcement Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    No Federal funds may be used in contravention of the War Powers 
Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
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A bill to authorize the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945.
Bill: S.3358 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill authorizes Hershel Woodrow Williams, who is the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II, to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda upon his death.

To authorize the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in 
state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War 
    II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 
 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United 
                       States from 1941 to 1945.

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

SECTION 1. HONORING HERSHEL WOODROW ``WOODY'' WILLIAMS AS THE LAST 
              SURVIVING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT OF WORLD WAR II.

    (a) Use of Rotunda.--Upon his death, Hershel Woodrow ``Woody'' 
Williams, who is the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for 
acts performed during World War II, shall be permitted to lie in state 
in the rotunda of the United States Capitol if he or his next of kin so 
elects.
    (b) Implementation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the 
direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives, shall take the necessary steps to 
implement subsection (a).
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CAATSA Implementation Act of 2021
Bill: S.3322 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
CAATSA Implementation Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG, the entity that operates the Nord Stream 2 pipeline designed to carry natural gas exports from Russia to Germany.
Furthermore, before the President terminates such sanctions or removes the application of these sanctions to a particular person, the President must report to Congress the reasons for such an action and comply with other related requirements. These requirements, which currently apply to certain other sanctions, include (1) requiring specified waiting periods after submitting the report before the President may take the action, and (2) prohibiting the President from taking the action if a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted.

To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 
                                  AG.

    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 ``CAATSA Implementation Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO NORD STREAM 2 AG.

    (a) Finding.--Congress finds that since July 21, 2021, the 
Government of the Russian Federation has attempted to use energy as a 
weapon to achieve aggressive political ends.
    (b) Application of Sanctions.--Not later than 15 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the 
sanctions described in subsection (b) of section 10 of the Sovereignty, 
Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 (22 
U.S.C. 8909), as added by section 228 of the Countering America's 
Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Public Law 115-44; 131 Stat. 911), 
with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG.
    (c) Congressional Review of Termination of Sanctions.--Section 
216(a)(2) of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act 
(22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting ``or otherwise 
        remove'' after ``waive''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)--
                    (A) in subclause (II), by striking ``; or'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subclause (III), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                                    ``(IV) section 2(b) of the CAATSA 
                                Implementation Act of 2021; and''.
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To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping.
Bill: H.R.236 | Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce (D-OH)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
This bill nullifies a September 22, 2020, executive order prohibiting government contractors and other entities from conducting specified workplace training related to race or sex.

To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating 
                       race and sex stereotyping.

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

SECTION 1. RECESSION.

    (a) In General.--The provisions of Executive Order 13950 (85 Fed. 
Reg. 60683; relating to combating race and sex stereotyping) are 
rescinded and shall have no force or effect.
    (b) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect as if enacted on 
September 22, 2020.
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To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program.
Bill: H.R.9213 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian (D-NY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill modifies funding for the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program. The bill authorizes appropriations for the program through FY2024 in addition to the current funding through the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation 
of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to the Secretary 
   of the Interior to carry out the National Maritime Heritage Grant 
                                Program.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL MARITIME 
              HERITAGE GRANT PROGRAM.

    Section 308703 of title 54, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``subsection (k) 
        and'' after ``amounts for that purpose under'';
            (2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``subsection (k) 
        and'' after ``amounts for that purpose under''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are hereby authorized 
to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2023 and 2024 to carry out this section.''.
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No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7059 | Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. (R-CA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from enacting any program that provides alternatives to detention for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is in DHS custody and housed at an immigration detention center.

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from enacting certain 
 alternative to detention programs for aliens, 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 Alternatives to Detention for 
Illegals Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN ALTERNATIVE TO DETENTION PROGRAMS.

    Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal 
funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to enact any 
program with respect to the use of a home curfew or other alternatives 
to detention for an alien who is in the custody of the Secretary and 
housed at an immigration detention center.
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Court Shopping Deterrence Act
Bill: H.R.893 | Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. (R-TN)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Court Shopping Deterrence Act
This bill gives the U.S. Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction to hear appeals from a nationwide injunction issued by a U.S. district court.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that an appeal of an 
 order granting a nationwide injunction issued by a district court of 
           the United States shall lie to the Supreme Court.

    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 ``Court Shopping Deterrence Act''.

SEC. 2. APPEAL OF ORDER GRANTING A NATIONWIDE INJUNCTION.

    (a)  In General.--Chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction
    ``(a) In General.--In the case that a district court of the United 
States grants a nationwide injunction, the appeal from the order 
granting such injunction shall lie to the Supreme Court.
    ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `nationwide 
injunction' means an order issued by a Federal court that purports to 
restrain the enforcement of a Federal statute, regulation, order, or 
similar authority against a non-party, unless the non-party is 
represented by a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to 
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 155 of 
title 28, United States Code is amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 2285 the following:

``2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction.''.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow retroactive elective deferrals for owners of unincorporated businesses in the case of a plan adopted after the close of the taxable year and before the time for filing the return of tax.
Bill: H.R.2943 | Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill allows sole proprietors a retroactive elective deferral under a tax-exempt retirement plan that is adopted after the close of the taxable year and before the time for the filing of the individual's tax return. The elective deferral is treated as made prior to the end of the plan's first plan year.
An elective deferral is an amount contributed to certain tax-exempt retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)s, 403(b)s, SIMPLE pension plans and IRAs) by an employer at the employee's election and which, except to the extent they are designated Roth IRA contributions, are excludable from the employee's gross income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow retroactive 
elective deferrals for owners of unincorporated businesses in the case 
 of a plan adopted after the close of the taxable year and before the 
                   time for filing the return of tax.

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

SECTION 1. RETROACTIVE FIRST YEAR ELECTIVE DEFERRALS FOR SOLE 
              PROPRIETORS.

    (a) In General.--Section 401(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of an 
individual who owns the entire interest in an unincorporated trade or 
business, and who is the only employee of such trade or business, any 
elective deferral (as defined in section 402(g)(3)) under a plan to 
which the preceding sentence applies which is made by such individual 
before the time for filing the return of such individual for the 
taxable year (determined without regard to any extensions) shall be 
treated as having been made before the end of the plan's first plan 
year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to plan years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022
Bill: S.4746 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022
This bill permanently extends certain sanctions against Iran.

To repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, 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 ``Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 
        U.S.C. 1701 note) requires the imposition of sanctions with 
        respect to Iran's illicit weapons programs, conventional 
        weapons and ballistic missile development, and support for 
        terrorism, including Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps.
            (2) The Government of Iran has acquired destabilizing 
        conventional weapons systems from the Russian Federation and 
        other malign actors, and is funneling weapons and financial 
        support to its terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East, 
        threatening allies and partners of the United States, such as 
        Israel.

SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

    It is the policy of the United States to fully implement and 
enforce the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 
1701 note).

SEC. 4. REPEAL OF SUNSET.

    Section 13 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 
50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``; sunset'';
            (2) by striking ``(a) Effective Date.--''; and
            (3) by striking subsection (b).
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