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Stop Inflationary Spending Act
Bill: H.R.4181 | Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel (R-PA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Stop Inflationary Spending Act
This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide inflation projections for bills that Congress considers using the budget reconciliation process.
Specifically, the CBO must estimate the impact on inflation that will occur from implementing each reconciliation bill, including the impact on inflation that will occur during each of the first five years after the enactment of the bill.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 
 to require the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an analysis of 
    the impact on inflation from certain reconciliation legislation 
   reported or submitted pursuant to reconciliation directives in a 
                  concurrent resolution on the budget.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Inflationary Spending Act''.

SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE INFLATION ANALYSIS.

    (a) CBO Inflation Analysis.--Section 310 of the Congressional 
Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 641) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h) CBO Analysis.--The Director of the Congressional Budget 
Office shall, to the extent practicable, prepare an analysis of the 
impact on inflation incurred in carrying out reconciliation legislation 
in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of 
the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, together with the basis 
for each such estimate, for any reconciliation legislation that is--
            ``(1) reported to a House under subsection (b)(1);
            ``(2) submitted to a Committee on the Budget of a House 
        under subsection (b)(2); or
            ``(3) submitted directly to the Committee on Rules of the 
        House of Representatives.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this 
section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
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Investigate Russian War Crimes Act
Bill: H.R.7745 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Investigate Russian War Crimes Act
This bill allows the United States to provide funding for the International Criminal Court (ICC) if the funding is solely for the ICC's investigation into the situation in Ukraine. Specifically, this bill allows funding for such a purpose as an exception to an existing prohibition against making federal funds available to the ICC unless the United States becomes a party to the ICC pursuant to a treaty.

To support and allow funding for the investigation of the International 
Criminal Court with respect to the Situation in Ukraine, 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 ``Investigate Russian War Crimes 
Act''.

SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

    It is the policy of the United States to support the Investigation 
into the Situation in Ukraine being conducted by the International 
Criminal Court, including by providing material support and 
participating in international efforts to collect and preserve evidence 
that may be relevant for prosecution.

SEC. 3. REPEAL.

    Section 705(b) of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (22 
U.S.C. 7401(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
sentence: ``The prohibition under this section shall not apply with 
respect to amounts made available to the International Criminal Court 
solely for the purpose of providing material support or funding for the 
Investigation into the Situation in Ukraine conducted by the 
International Criminal Court.''.

SEC. 4. REPORT REQUIRED.

    Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations 
of the Senate a report setting forth the Administration's policy review 
of the United States position on the ICC's Investigation into the 
Situation in Ukraine, including--
            (1) recommendations as to the provision of material support 
        to such investigation; and
            (2) the national security and foreign policy benefits of 
        formally providing material support to such investigation and 
        other investigations.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Bill: H.J.Res.31 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.
The resolution specifies that nothing in this constitutional amendment shall be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion or its funding.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 31

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
              relative to equal rights for men and women.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 16, 2021

Mr. Smith of New Jersey submitted the following joint resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
              relative to equal rights for men and women.

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

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied 
or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
    ``Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by 
appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
    ``Section 3. Nothing in this article shall be construed to grant or 
secure any right relating to abortion or the funding thereof.
    ``Section 4. This amendment shall take effect two years after the 
date of ratification.''.
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COVID–19 Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.1594 | Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg (D-AZ)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
COVID-19 Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act
This bill prohibits from inclusion in a consumer credit report information related to an eviction occurring during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency or occurring in the 120 days after the termination of such emergency.

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude certain evictions and 
 information relating to such evictions from consumer reports, 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 ``COVID-19 Eviction Consumer Report 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN EVICTIONS FROM 
              CONSUMER REPORTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 
(15 U.S.C. 1681c(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(9) An eviction, or any information related to an 
        eviction or a proceeding seeking eviction, of a consumer from a 
        rental dwelling that occurred during the period beginning March 
        13, 2020, and ending 120 days after the date on which the 
        national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease 
        (COVID-19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 
        2020, under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et 
        seq.) terminates.''.
    (b) Applicability.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act 
shall apply to any consumer report (as defined in section 603 of the 
Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a)) issued on or after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
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To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5060 | Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct 
an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces 
               from Afghanistan, 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. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON WITHDRAWAL 
              OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN.

    (a) Investigation Required.--The Inspector General of the 
Department of Defense shall conduct a full investigation into the 
withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan. Such 
investigation shall include an analysis of each of the following:
            (1) The extent to which, and the reasons why, United States 
        humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the 
        possession of the Taliban.
            (2) The extent to which Afghan forces in possession of 
        United States equipment entered Iran with such equipment.
            (3) The effectiveness of the evacuation of United States 
        and allied personnel from Afghanistan.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Inspector General shall submit to Congress a report 
that includes the findings of the investigation conducted pursuant to 
subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Inspector General for 
legislative action.
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A bill to authorize appropriations for the Global Engagement Center of the Department of State.
Bill: S.2026 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill authorizes the appropriation of $150 million in FY2022 for the Global Engagement Center of the Department of State to counter foreign state and non-state sponsored propaganda and disinformation.

To authorize appropriations for the Global Engagement Center of the 
                          Department of State.

    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 GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT 
              CENTER.

    There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for fiscal year 
2022 for the Global Engagement Center of the Department of State to 
counter foreign state and non-state sponsored propaganda and 
disinformation.
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Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4058 | Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021
This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth.
Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person services and continues to receive in-person services at specified intervals. The bill eliminates these in-person requirements.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of 
  mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth.

    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 ``Telemental Health Care Access Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ENSURING COVERAGE FOR MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 
              FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH.

    (a) In General.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``mental health services'' and all that 
        follows through ``The geographic'' and inserting ``mental and 
        behavioral health services furnished through telehealth.--The 
        geographic'';
            (2) by striking ``subject to subparagraph (B),'';
            (3) by inserting ``, or for the provision of behavioral 
        health services'' after ``or treatment of a mental health 
        disorder''; and
            (4) by striking subparagraph (B).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect as if included in the enactment of section 123 of division 
CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 
              SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH.

    Not later than 1 year after the first day after the end of the 
emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the utilization of 
mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth 
under section 1834(m)(7) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)), that 
includes any recommendations of the Secretary regarding--
            (1) fraud or abuse prevention with respect to such 
        services; and
            (2) additional funding that the Office of Inspector General 
        of the Department of Health and Human Services may require for 
        purposes of conducting audits, investigations, and other 
        oversight and enforcement activities with respect to the 
        furnishing of such services.
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Harriet Tubman Day Act
Bill: H.R.7013 | Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. (D-PA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Harriet Tubman Day Act
This bill establishes Harriet Tubman Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Harriet Tubman Day 
             as a Federal holiday, 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 ``Harriet Tubman Day Act''.

SEC. 2. HARRIET TUBMAN DAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to Washington's Birthday the 
following:
            ``Harriet Tubman Day.''.
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A bill to require the collection of certain data relating to Bureau of Land Management land acquisitions, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3644 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management to report certain data on its land acquisitions and to develop guidance to ensure that this data is properly entered and coded in its data system.

To require the collection of certain data relating to Bureau of Land 
         Management land acquisitions, 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. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND ACQUISITION DATA.

    The Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the 
Bureau of Land Management) shall--
            (1) collect centralized data on land acquired for 
        administration by the Bureau of Land Management using amounts 
        from the Land and Water Conservation Fund established under 
        section 200302 of title 54, United States Code, including data 
        on--
                    (A) the method used for the acquisition; and
                    (B) the type of interest acquired;
            (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
        this Act, and annually thereafter, submit to Congress a report 
        describing the information collected under paragraph (1); and
            (3) develop guidance to ensure that land acquisition data 
        collected under paragraph (1) is entered correctly and properly 
        coded in the data system of the Bureau of Land Management.
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Guarding Readiness Resources Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3627 | Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim (D-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Guarding Readiness Resources Act of 2021
This bill modifies the treatment of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as a reimbursement from a state or other U.S. territory (e.g., Guam) for the use of military property.
Specifically, the funds must be credited to (1) the appropriation, fund, or account used in incurring the obligation; or (2) an appropriation, fund, or account currently available for the purposes of which the expenditures were made. Such funds must be treated as a reprogramming request and may only be obligated or disbursed after the National Guard Bureau submits a written request and receives authorization from Congress.
The National Guard Bureau must annually submit an account of the use of funds disaggregated by appropriation and subactivity group.

To provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard 
                  Bureau as reimbursement from 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 as the ``Guarding Readiness Resources Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU AS 
              REIMBURSEMENT FROM STATES.

    Section 710 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(g) Treatment of Reimbursed Funds.--(1) Any funds received by the 
National Guard Bureau from a State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, as reimbursement 
under this section for the use of military property, shall be--
            ``(A) credited to--
                    ``(i) the appropriation, fund, or account used in 
                incurring the obligation; or
                    ``(ii) an appropriate appropriation, fund, or 
                account currently available for the purposes for which 
                the expenditures were made; and
            ``(B) treated as a reprogramming request, pursuant to which 
        such funds may not be obligated or disbursed until after the 
        Chief of the National Guard Bureau--
                    ``(i) submits a written request (including a budget 
                for the use of such funds, disaggregated by 
                appropriation and subactivity group) to the 
                Subcommittees on Defense of the Committees on 
                Appropriations of the Senate and House of 
                Representatives for authorization; and
                    ``(ii) receives such authorization.
    ``(2) Not later than October 31 of each year, the Chief of the 
National Guard Bureau shall submit to the Subcommittees on Defense of 
the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of 
Representatives an annual accounting of the use of the funds described 
in paragraph (1), disaggregated by appropriation and subactivity group, 
during the immediately preceding fiscal year.''.
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Patient Advocate Tracker Act
Bill: H.R.5754 | Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. (R-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Patient Advocate Tracker Act
This act requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to establish an information technology system that allows veterans or their representatives to electronically file a complaint with a patient advocate and review the status of a filed complaint.

[117th Congress Public Law 175]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 2107]]

Public Law 117-175
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of 
   veterans to electronically submit complaints about the delivery of 
           health care services by the Department of Veterans 
            Affairs. <<NOTE: Sept. 16, 2022 -  [H.R. 5754]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Patient Advocate 
Tracker Act.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 38 USC 101 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Patient Advocate Tracker Act''.
SEC. 2. SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 
                    DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    Section 7309A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) <<NOTE: Effective date.>>  Beginning not later than 18 months 
after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Director shall 
establish an information technology system that will allow a veteran (or 
the designated representative of a veteran) to electronically--
            ``(A) file a complaint that will be received by the 
        appropriate patient advocate; and
            ``(B) at any time view the status of the complaint, 
        including interim and final actions that have been taken to 
        address the complaint.''.

    Approved September 16, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5754:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            May 16, 17, considered and passed House.
            Sept. 8, considered and passed Senate.

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VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act
Bill: H.R.293 | Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike (R-IL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications and related performance metrics for each human resources position within the Veterans Health Administration. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation and quality of such metrics and qualifications.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications 
     for the human resources positions within the Veterans Health 
  Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership 
Performance Act''.

SEC. 2. QUALIFICATIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES POSITIONS WITHIN THE 
              VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) Establishment of Qualifications.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall--
            (1) establish qualifications for each human resources 
        position within the Veterans Health Administration of the 
        Department of Veterans Affairs;
            (2) establish standardized performance metrics for each 
        such position; and
            (3) submit to Congress a report containing the 
        qualifications and standardized performance metrics established 
        under paragraphs (1) and (2).
    (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the establishment of the 
qualifications and performance metrics under subsection (a), the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate a report containing--
            (1) a description of the implementation of such 
        qualifications and performance metrics; and
            (2) an assessment of the quality of such qualifications and 
        performance metrics.

SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED.

    No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
the requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out 
using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.
Bill: H.R.3871 | Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants for public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.
In awarding such grants, priority shall be given to Italian American historical and cultural organizations.

To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education 
 programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during 
                             World War II.

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

SECTION 1. GRANTS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON THE HISTORY OF THE 
              TREATMENT OF ITALIAN AMERICANS DURING WORLD WAR II.

    (a) Authorization of Grants.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of Education may provide 
        grants for education programs on the history of the treatment 
        of Italian Americans during World War II.
            (2) Maximum grant amount.--A grant awarded under this 
        section may not exceed $50,000.
    (b) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under 
this section shall use the grant funds to develop and implement public 
awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian 
Americans during World War II.
    (c) Application.--To be selected to receive a grant under this 
section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the 
Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information 
as the Secretary may require.
    (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall give priority to Italian-American historical and 
cultural organizations.
    (e) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term ``eligible 
entity'' means--
            (1) Italian-American historical and cultural organizations; 
        and
            (2) such other entities as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate.
    (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--For grants under this 
section, there is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2022.
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Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Bill: H.R.922 | Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. (D-VA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.

To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian 
 Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, 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 ``Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNITED STATES RECOGNITION OF THE RUSSIAN 
              FEDERATION'S CLAIM OF SOVEREIGNTY OVER CRIMEA.

    (a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States not 
to recognize the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, 
its airspace, or its territorial waters.
    (b) Prohibition.--In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal 
department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that 
implies recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty 
over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.
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September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
Bill: S.2735 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to designate September 11 Day of 
                 Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

    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 ``September 11 Day of Remembrance 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SEPTEMBER 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AS A LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to Labor Day the following:
            ``September 11 Day of Remembrance, September 11.''.
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Chinese Government COVID–19 Accountability Act
Bill: H.R.2273 | Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Chinese Government COVID-19 Accountability Act
This bill directs the President to develop and carry out a strategy to get China's government to reimburse the U.S. government for funds made available to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

To direct the President, in consultation with the Secretary of the 
  Treasury, to develop and carry out a strategy to seek reimbursement 
  from the People's Republic of China of funds made available by the 
   United States Government to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 
                              (COVID-19).

    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 ``Chinese Government COVID-19 
Accountability Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) The United States economy has been severely affected by 
        the Government of the People's Republic of China's controls on 
        media reporting that limit coverage of the Coronavirus Disease 
        2019 (COVID-19).
            (2) United States Government senior officials have 
        expressed concerns about the completeness and timeliness of 
        information China is reporting on COVID-19 and about the 
        overall economic impact of COVID-19 in the United States.
            (3) China should be held financially responsible for funds 
        made available by the United States Government to address 
        COVID-19.

SEC. 3. EXECUTIVE STRATEGY TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHINA OF FUNDS 
              MADE AVAILABLE BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS 
              COVID-19.

    (a) Executive Strategy.--The President, in consultation with the 
Secretary of the Treasury, shall develop and carry out a strategy to 
seek reimbursement from the People's Republic of China of funds made 
available by the United States Government to address COVID-19.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report on the strategy required 
under subsection (a) and its implementation.
    (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
            (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the 
        Budget, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of 
        Representatives;
            (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the 
        Budget, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and
            (3) the Joint Economic Committee.
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A bill to amend the CARES Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of related individuals under the employee retention tax credit.
Bill: S.2936 | Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill (R-LA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill modifies the employee retention tax credit (the credit for payment of wages of employees in businesses adversely affected by COVID-19) to eliminate stock attribution rules for individuals related to a taxpayer.

To amend the CARES Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify 
 the treatment of related individuals under the employee retention tax 
                                credit.

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

SECTION 1. TREATMENT OF RELATED INDIVIDUALS UNDER EMPLOYEE RETENTION 
              TAX CREDIT.

    (a) Amendments to CARES Act.--
            (1) In general.--Section 2301(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, 
        Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended by inserting 
        ``(applied without regard to the phrase `(determined with the 
        application of section 267(c))' in subparagraph (A) thereof)'' 
        after ``51(i)(1)''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
        shall apply to wages paid after March 12, 2020.
    (b) Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986.--
            (1) In general.--Section 3134(e) of the Internal Revenue 
        Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(applied without regard 
        to the phrase `(determined with the application of section 
        267(c))' in subparagraph (A) thereof)'' after ``51(i)(1)''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
        shall apply to wages paid after June 30, 2021.
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act
Bill: S.2749 | Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or relocate Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or relocate the Marine 
             Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California.

    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 ``Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CLOSING OR RELOCATING MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT 
              IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.

    No Federal funds may be used to close or relocate the Marine Corps 
Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, or to conduct any planning or 
other activity related to such closure or relocation.
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Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act
Bill: H.R.3958 | Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act
This bill permanently extends waivers applicable to the National Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Facility with respect to membership, credit extension, and borrowing requirements. Currently, these waivers expire on December 31, 2021. The facility extends credit to member credit unions experiencing liquidity shortfalls.
Specifically, the bill

To amend the CARES Act to make certain enhancements to the Central 
                     Liquidity Facility permanent.

    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 ``Central Liquidity Facility 
Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF ENHANCEMENTS.

    Effective on the date of enactment of the CARES Act--
            (1) section 4016 of the CARES Act (12 U.S.C. 1795a note) is 
        amended by striking subsection (b); and
            (2) section 307(a)(4)(A) of the Federal Credit Union Act 
        (12 U.S.C. 1795f(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``twelve 
        times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the Facility, 
        provided that, the total face value of such obligations shall 
        not exceed 16 times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of 
        the Facility for the period beginning on the date of enactment 
        of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 and 
        ending on December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``16 times the 
        subscribed capital stock and surplus of the Facility''.
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Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act
Bill: H.R.8853 | Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David (R-TN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act
This bill repeals the 1% excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

To amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to prevent the excise tax 
          on repurchase of corporate stock from taking effect.

    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 American Savers and 
Retirees Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF EXCISE TAX ON REPURCHASE OF CORPORATE STOCK.

    (a) In General.--The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 
117-169) is amended by striking section 10201.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take 
effect as if included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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DLI Act
Bill: H.R.1767 | Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Defense Language Improvement Act or the DLI Act
This bill adds authority for the Defense Language Institute to confer a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language—in addition to the currently authorized Associate degree—upon a graduate of the Institute's Foreign Language Center.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Defense 
  Language Institute to award a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign 
                   language, 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 ``Defense Language Improvement Act'' 
or the ``DLI Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER.

    (a) Authority To Award Bachelor's Degrees.--Section 2168 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``Associate'' and 
        inserting ``Associate or Bachelor''; and
            (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
    ``(a) Subject to subsection (b), the Commandant of the Defense 
Language Institute may confer--
            ``(1) an Associate of Arts degree in a foreign language 
        upon any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the 
        Institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree; or
            ``(2) a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language upon 
        any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the Institute 
        who fulfills the requirements for that degree.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the 
item relating to section 2168 and inserting the following new item:

``2168. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: degree of 
                            Associate or Bachelor of Arts in foreign 
                            language.''.
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National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8036 | Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2023.

To extend the National Flood Insurance 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 ``National Flood Insurance Program 
Extension Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) Financing.--Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act 
of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016(a)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 
2022'' and inserting ``December 31, 2023''.
    (b) Program Expiration.--Section 1319 of the National Flood 
Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4026) is amended by striking 
``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``December 31, 2023''.
    (c) Retroactive Effective Date.--If this Act is enacted after 
September 30, 2022, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) 
shall take effect as if enacted on September 30, 2022.
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Next Generation Votes Act
Bill: H.R.576 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Next Generation Votes Act
This bill prohibits a state from refusing to accept an individual's application to register to vote in federal elections on the grounds that the individual is under 18 years of age, so long as the individual is at least 16 years of age.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States 
  to accept applications to register to vote in elections for Federal 
office in the State from individuals under 18 years of age at the time 
                            of application.

    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 ``Next Generation Votes Act''.

SEC. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS 
              UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

    (a) Acceptance of Applications.--Section 8 of the National Voter 
Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(j) Acceptance of Applications From Individuals Under 18 Years of 
Age.--
            ``(1) In general.--A State may not refuse to accept or 
        process an individual's application to register to vote in 
        elections for Federal office on the grounds that the individual 
        is under 18 years of age at the time the individual submits the 
        application, so long as the individual is at least 16 years of 
        age at such time.
            ``(2) No effect on state voting age requirements.--Nothing 
        in paragraph (1) may be construed to require a State to permit 
        an individual who is under 18 years of age at the time of an 
        election for Federal office to vote in the election.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to elections occurring on or after January 1, 2021.
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To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Bill: H.R.319 | Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. (R-ID)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of 
                                 Idaho.

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

SECTION 1. DISTRICT JUDGESHIP FOR THE DISTRICT OF IDAHO.

    (a) In General.--The President shall appoint, by and with the 
advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judge for the 
district of Idaho.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--In order that the table 
contained in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, will 
reflect the change in the number of judgeships authorized by subsection 
(a), such table is amended by striking the item relating to Idaho and 
inserting the following:


``Idaho....................................................         3''.
 

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Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2021
Bill: S.1154 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2021
This bill reduces from 10% to 3% the excise tax rate that applies to the sale of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced excise 
     tax rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers.

    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 ``Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. THREE PERCENT RATE FOR PORTABLE, ELECTRONICALLY-AERATED BAIT 
              CONTAINERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 4161(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5) and by 
inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:
            ``(4) 3 percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated 
        bait containers.--In the case of portable, electronically-
        aerated bait containers, paragraph (1) shall be applied by 
        substituting `3 percent' for `10 percent'.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer after 
December 31, 2021.
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Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6339 | Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill extends for four years the tax credit for health insurance coverage.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the health 
                          coverage 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 ``Health Coverage Tax Credit 
Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 35(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2022'' and inserting 
``before January 1, 2026''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to months beginning after December 31, 2021.
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