hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Marginal Well Protection Act
Bill: H.R.5619 | Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron (R-KS)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Marginal Well Protection Act
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing fees for methane emissions from wells that produce less than 15 barrels of oil per day and less than 90 Mcf (90,000 cubic feet) of natural gas per day.

To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
    from imposing a fee on certain facilities for methane emissions.

    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 ``Marginal Well Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. METHANE FEE FROM PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the owner or operator 
of a facility that produces less than 15 barrels of oil per day and 
less than 90 Mcf of natural gas per day shall not be subject to any fee 
imposed by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in 
connection with reporting methane emissions pursuant to subpart W of 
part 98 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor 
regulations).
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John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.189 | Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for research endowments available through the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to include former centers of excellence at health professional schools and biomedical and behavioral research institutions that meet criteria related to the inclusion of underrepresented minority individuals in programs and activities.

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Public Law 117-104
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide that the authority of 
  the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health 
Disparities to make certain research endowments applies with respect to 
      both current and former centers of excellence, and for other 
            purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 18, 2022 -  [H.R. 189]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: John Lewis NIMHD 
Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment 
Revitalization Act of 2021''.
SEC. 2. RESEARCH ENDOWMENTS AT BOTH CURRENT AND FORMER CENTERS OF 
                    EXCELLENCE.

    Paragraph (1) (beginning with ``(1) In general'') of section 464z-
3(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285t(h)) is amended to 
read as follows:
            ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Institute may carry 
        out a program to facilitate minority health disparities research 
        and other health disparities research by providing for research 
        endowments--
                    ``(A) at current or former centers of excellence 
                under section 736; and
                    ``(B) at current or former centers of excellence 
                under section 464z-4.''.

    Approved March 18, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 189:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 167 (2021):
                                    Apr. 14, considered and passed 
                                        House.
                                                        Vol. 168 (2022):
                                    Feb. 17, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.

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To terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7159 | Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. (R-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.

To terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued 
  in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, 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. TERMINATION OF CERTAIN WAIVERS OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO 
              NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES IN OR WITH IRAN.

    (a) In General.--Effective on the date of the enactment of this 
Act, any waiver of the application of sanctions provided for under 
sections 1244, 1245, 1246, and 1247 of the Iran Freedom and Counter-
Proliferation Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8803, 8804, 8805, and 8806) for or 
to enable an activity described in subsection (b) is terminated, and 
the President may not issue a new such waiver for such an activity on 
or after such date of enactment.
    (b) Activities Described.--An activity described in this subsection 
is an activity in or with Iran with respect to which a waiver described 
in subsection (a) was issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive 
Plan of Action, including the following:
            (1) Modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor.
            (2) Preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at 
        the Fordow facility for stable isotope production.
            (3) Operations, training, or services related to the 
        Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, including fuel delivery and take-
        back.
            (4) Transfer of uranium into or outside Iran, including 
        natural uranium, enriched uranium, or nuclear fuel scrap.
            (5) Transfer or storage of Iranian heavy water, inside or 
        outside of Iran.
    (c) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action'' means the Joint 
Comprehensive Plan of Action signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran 
and by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic 
of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and all 
implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint 
Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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EXPORT Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8836 | Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess (R-UT)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Expanding Possibilities and Opportunities to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022 or the EXPORT Act of 2022
This bill exempts certain money transmitters from specified capital and margin requirements that otherwise apply to counterparty swaps. Specifically, these money transmitters must (1) only enter into swaps for the purpose of offsetting risks from foreign currency contracts with a non-end user, and (2) have annual assets of $1 billion or less.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to exempt certain small companies 
     that utilize foreign exchange from certain capital and margin 
requirements in order to enhance opportunities for small businesses to 
       improve trade and export markets, 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 ``Expanding Possibilities and 
Opportunities to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022'' or the ``EXPORT Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CAPITAL AND MARGIN REQUIREMENTS TO 
              COUNTERPARTIES.

    Section 4s(e)(4) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 6s(e)(4)) 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``counterparty qualifies'' and inserting 
        the following: ``counterparty--
                    ``(A) qualifies'';
            (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
        or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) is a money transmitter (as defined in section 
                1010.100(ff)(5) of title 31, Code of Federal 
                Regulations, or any successor regulation) that--
                            ``(i) is regulated by a State, the District 
                        of Columbia, or a territory or possession of 
                        the United States for financial adequacy;
                            ``(ii) is registered in accordance with 
                        section 1022.380 of title 31, Code of Federal 
                        Regulations, or any successor regulation;
                            ``(iii) enters only into swaps exclusively 
                        for the purpose of offsetting risks generated 
                        from foreign currency contracts with an entity 
                        that is not a financial end user (as defined in 
                        section 23.151 of title 17, Code of Federal 
                        Regulations, or any successor regulation); and
                            ``(iv) has total assets of $1,000,000,000 
                        or less on the last day of its most recent 
                        fiscal year.''.
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PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
Bill: S.1047 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
This bill expands eligibility for agricultural producers under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include certain agricultural producers organized as partnerships. Currently, only certain agricultural producers that are sole proprietorships, independent contractors, or self-employed individuals may receive support under the program.


To amend the Small Business Act to allow certain ranchers and farmers 
  categorized as partnerships to use an alternative calculation for a 
  maximum loan amount under the paycheck protection 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 ``PPP Flexibility for Farmers and 
Ranchers Act''.

SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN CALCULATION AS 
              FARMER OR RANCHER.

    (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(V)(i)(I) of the Small Business 
Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(V)(i)(I)) is amended by inserting ``is a 
partnership,'' after ``independent contractor,''.
    (b) Effective Date; Applicability.--
            (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective as if 
        included in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281) 
        and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) 
        of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness 
        of such a loan.
            (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments 
        made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant 
        to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
        636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before 
        the date of enactment of this Act under section 1106 of the 
        CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9005).
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Preventing Youth Substance Abuse Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5530 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Preventing Youth Substance Abuse Act of 2021
This bill authorizes for FY2022-FY2026 the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative, which is administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

To authorize appropriations for the substance abuse youth initiative, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Youth Substance Abuse Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AFFECTED YOUTH INITIATIVE.

    There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year 2022 
through 2026 $16,000,000 to carry out an the initiative relating to 
youth affected by opioids, stimulants, and other substance abuse 
implemented using amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) of 
the ``Department of Justice--Office of Justice Programs--Juvenile 
Justice Programs'' account of title II of division B of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-93).
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Stop the High-Speed Money Pit Act
Bill: H.R.1472 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Stop the High-Speed Money Pit Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for a high-speed rail corridor development project in California that is the same or substantially similar to the project that is the subject of a cooperative agreement entered into on December 16, 2009, between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and the Federal Railroad Administration.

To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-
  speed rail development project in the State of California that was 
  subject to a previous cooperative agreement, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop the High-Speed Money Pit Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 
              CERTAIN HIGH-SPEED RAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.

    No Federal financial assistance may be provided to the State of 
California for a high-speed rail corridor development project that is 
the same or substantially similar to the project that is the subject of 
Cooperative Agreement No. FR-HSR-0118-12-01-01 entered into between the 
California High-Speed Rail Authority and the Federal Railroad 
Administration.
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Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program
Bill: S.1150 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program
This bill authorizes appropriations to support the maritime environmental and technical assistance program of the U.S. Maritime Administration, including activities related to technologies that support port and vessel air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions technologies.
Additionally, activities shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United States related to domestic regulations and to the United States position on matters before the International Maritime Organization.

To authorize appropriations for the maritime environmental and 
         technical assistance 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 ``Expanding the Maritime Environmental 
and Technical Assistance Program''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL 
              AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--
            (1) Maritime environmental and technical assistance 
        program.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the 
        Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2022, for expenses 
        necessary to support the maritime environmental and technical 
        assistance program under section 50307 of title 46, United 
        States Code, $6,000,000, of which $3,000,000 shall be used for 
        activities related to technologies that support port and vessel 
        air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions 
        technologies.
            (2) Availability.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to 
        paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.
    (b) Uses.--Section 50307 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
    ``(e) Uses.--The results of activities conducted under subsection 
(b)(1) shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United 
States related to domestic regulations and to the United States 
position on matters before the International Maritime Organization.''; 
and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Air Emissions Defined.--In this section, the term `air 
emissions' means release into the air of--
            ``(1) air pollutants, as such term is defined in section 
        302 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602); or
            ``(2) gases listed in section 731(2) of the Global 
        Environmental Protection Assistance Act of 1989 (22 U.S.C. 
        7901(2)).''.
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NFIP Extension Act of 2021
Bill: S.2788 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
NFIP Extension Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through December 3, 2021.

To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``NFIP Extension Act of 2021''.

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, 
2021'' and inserting ``December 3, 2021''.
    (b) Program Expiration.--Section 1319 of the National Flood 
Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4026) is amended by striking 
``September 30, 2021'' and inserting ``December 3, 2021''.
                                                       Calendar No. 134

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                S. 2788

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IOC Act
Bill: H.R.6433 | Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Irresponsible Olympic Collaboration Act or the IOC Act
This bill eliminates the tax exemption for any organization or entity whose primary purpose is the promotion of international, multi-sport, athletic competitions, and that has gross receipts in in excess of $100 million for any of the 3 preceding taxable years (e.g., the International Olympic Committee).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the tax 
     exemption of the International Olympic Committee and similar 
                             organizations.

    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 ``Irresponsible Olympic Collaboration 
Act'' or as the ``IOC Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC 
              COMMITTEE AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(s) Elimination of Tax Exemption for International Olympic 
Committee and Similar Organizations.--If any organization or entity for 
any taxable year--
            ``(1) has the primary purpose of international, multi-
        sport, athletic competitions, and
            ``(2) has gross receipts in excess of $100,000,000 for any 
        of the 3 preceding taxable years,
such organization shall not be treated as described in subsection 
(c)(4) for such taxable year; and no successor of any organization or 
entity which was described in such subsection and ceases to be so 
described by reason of the enactment of this subsection shall be 
treated as described in any paragraph of subsection (c) for any 
subsequent taxable year.''.
    (b) Special Rule for Treaties.--Nothing in section 894 or 7852(d) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or in any other provision of law 
shall be construed as permitting an exemption, by reason of any treaty 
obligation of the United States heretofore or hereafter entered into, 
from the amendment made by this section.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021
Bill: S.849 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency to jointly report to Congress on vulnerabilities in supply chains that are critical to U.S. national security, economic security, or public health. The report shall also contain recommendations for addressing those vulnerabilities.

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of 
 the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply 
     chains critical to national security, 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 ``Supply Chain Vulnerability 
Assessment Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the 
Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly--
            (1) complete a study--
                    (A) to identify--
                            (i) supply chains that are critical to the 
                        national security, economic security, or public 
                        health or safety of the United States; and
                            (ii) important vulnerabilities in such 
                        supply chains; and
                    (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or 
                administrative action to secure the supply chains 
                identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and
            (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as 
        that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act 
        of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with 
        respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1).
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To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9269 | Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler (D-AK)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain 
 payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of 
  Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain 
                   programs, 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. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS.

    Section 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 
1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph 
(3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following:
            ``(E) an interest in a Settlement Trust or an amount 
        distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a 
        Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or 
        disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the 
        Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))).''.
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To amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking.
Bill: H.R.4981 | Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. (D-MD)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill extends the deadline, from 270 days to 390 days, for the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking to submit the final report on its activities and recommendations to combat the flow of synthetic opioids into the United States.

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Public Law 117-51
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
    To amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines 
        relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid 
          Trafficking. <<NOTE: Oct. 19, 2021 -  [H.R. 4981]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR COMMISSION ON 
                              COMBATING SYNTHETIC OPIOID 
                              TRAFFICKING.

    Section 7221(f)(2) of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (133 Stat. 2273) is 
amended by striking ``270 days'' and inserting ``390 days''.

    Approved October 19, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 4981:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021):
            Sept. 28, considered and passed House.
            Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to consult with the congressional defense committees in the preparation of the national defense strategy.
Bill: H.R.8897 | Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa (D-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), in addressing specified elements of the national defense strategy (i.e., priority missions and the assumed strategic environment), to seek the advice and views of the congressional defense committees, through the chair and ranking members of the committees. Any advice and views may be submitted to DOD in writing and must be published as an annex to the national defense strategy.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of 
  Defense to consult with the congressional defense committees in the 
             preparation of the national defense strategy.

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

SECTION 1. CONSULTATION OF CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES IN 
              PREPARATION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.

    Section 113(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (F) as 
        subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new 
        subparagraph (D):
    ``(D) In addressing the matters referred to in subparagraph (B)(i) 
and (ii), the Secretary may seek the advice and views of the 
congressional defense committees, through the Chair and Ranking Members 
of the congressional defense committees. The congressional defense 
committees, through the Chair and Ranking Member of the congressional 
defense committees, may submit their advice and views to the Secretary 
in writing. Any such written views shall be published as an annex to 
the national defense strategy.''.
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Safeguarding Privacy in Your Car Act of 2022
Bill: S.4647 | Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike (R-SD)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Safeguarding Privacy in Your Car Act of 2022
This bill repeals a provision relating to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prescribing a federal motor vehicle safety standard that required certain passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology.

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to repeal a 
  provision relating to an advanced impaired driving technology motor 
            vehicle safety standard, 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 ``Safeguarding Privacy in Your Car Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ADVANCED IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNOLOGY MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY 
              STANDARD REPEAL.

    (a) Repeal.--Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and 
Jobs Act (49 U.S.C. 30111 note; Public Law 117-58) is repealed.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents contained in section 
1(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58; 
135 Stat. 429) is amended by striking the item relating to section 
24220.
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Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Bill: H.R.1320 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila (D-TX)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
This bill establishes Juneteenth Independence Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Juneteenth 
     Independence 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 ``Juneteenth National Independence Day 
Act''.

SEC. 2. JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to Memorial Day the following:
            ``Juneteenth Independence Day.''.
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Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act
Bill: H.R.7768 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney (R-IL)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act
This bill prohibits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from issuing, implementing, or continuing any policy or guidance issued after January 1, 2021, that affects the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), Farm Credit System, or FCA Board.

To affirm that the Farm Credit Administration is the sole and 
            independent regulator of the Farm Credit System.

    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 ``Farm Credit Administration 
Independent Authority Act''.

SEC. 2. AFFIRMATION THAT THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION IS THE SOLE AND 
              INDEPENDENT REGULATOR OF THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM.

    Section 5.7 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2241) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Bureau of Consumer 
Financial Protection may not issue, implement, or continue in effect 
any policy or guidance issued after January 1, 2021, to the extent that 
the policy or guidance affects the Farm Credit Administration, Farm 
Credit System, or Board.''.

SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

    Section 704B(h)(1) of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 
1691c-2(h)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and that is not supervised 
by the Farm Credit Administration'' before the period.
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WATER Act
Bill: H.R.2660 | Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on our Resources Act of 2021 or the WATER Act
This bill specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the definition of waters of the United States, commonly known as WOTUS, included in the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States." The 2020 rule replaced a 2015 rule that included a more expansive definition of WOTUS.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify the 
 definition of the term ``waters of the United States'', 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 ``Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on 
our Resources Act of 2021'' or the ``WATER Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) In June 2015, the Corps of Engineers and the 
        Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule 
        (hereinafter referred to as the ``2015 WOTUS rule'') to revise 
        regulations defining the scope of waters protected and 
        regulated under the Clean Water Act.
            (2) The 2015 WOTUS rule significantly expanded the scope of 
        Federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act over virtually 
        all waters and wet areas in the United States.
            (3) On April 21, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency 
        and the Corps of Engineers revisited the 2015 WOTUS rule and 
        finalized a revised definition of the term ``waters of the 
        United States'' to address legal, economic, and jurisdictional 
        concerns surrounding the previous definition.
            (4) The 2015 WOTUS rule infringed on the rights of property 
        owners, particularly in agricultural communities, and 
        represented an alarming regulatory overreach of the executive 
        branch into policies that should be addressed by the 
        legislative branch through the legislative process.

SEC. 3. DEFINITION.

    Section 502(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1362(7)) is amended by striking ``, including the territorial 
seas.'' and inserting ``(as such term is defined in section 120.2 of 
title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on June 22, 
2020).''.
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American Workforce Empowerment Act
Bill: H.R.2691 | Sponsor: Rep. Hagedorn, Jim (R-MN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
American Workforce Empowerment Act
This bill allows tax-preferred college savings plans (529 plans) to fund certain postsecondary certificate programs and apprenticeship programs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit 529 plans to be 
used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs and 
                        apprenticeship programs.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``American Workforce Empowerment 
Act''.

SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR NON-DEGREE TECHNICAL TRAINING 
              CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (8) of section 529(c) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
            ``(8) Treatment of certain expenses associated with 
        technical training certificate programs and registered 
        apprenticeship programs.--Any reference in this subsection to 
        the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a 
        reference to expenses for fees, books, supplies, tools, and 
        equipment required for the participation of a designated 
        beneficiary in--
                    ``(A) an apprenticeship program registered and 
                certified with the Secretary of Labor under section 1 
                of the National Apprenticeship Act (29 U.S.C. 50), and
                    ``(B) a recognized postsecondary credential as 
                defined under section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and 
                Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102), including testing and 
                other fees required by the organization issuing the 
                recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of 
                obtaining or maintaining the credential.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to expenses paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this 
Act for programs beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Protecting the Integrity of our Biomedical Research Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5478 | Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting the Integrity of our Biomedical Research Act of 2021
This bill requires, as a condition of receiving extramural biomedical research funding through the Department of Health and Human Services, that researchers disclose their participation in foreign talent programs.
In general, foreign talent programs are programs in which foreign states attempt to acquire U.S. scientific research or technology through recruitment programs that target scientists, engineers, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require 
 disclosure of participation in foreign talent programs as a condition 
         of receipt of Federal extramural biomedical research.

    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 the Integrity of our 
Biomedical Research Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FOREIGN TALENT PROGRAMS.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require disclosure 
of participation in foreign talent programs, including the provision of 
copies of all grants, contracts, or other agreements related to such 
programs, and other supporting documentation related to such programs, 
as a condition of receipt of Federal extramural biomedical research 
funding awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services.
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PEERS Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2767 | Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2021 or the PEERS Act of 2021
This bill specifies that peer support specialists may participate in the provision of behavioral health integration services with the supervision of a physician or other entity under Medicare. The bill defines peer support specialists as individuals who are recovering from a mental health or substance-use condition and have certain national or state credentials, as specified, to provide peer support services.

To clarify the eligibility for participation of peer support 
specialists in the furnishing of behavioral health integration services 
                      under the Medicare program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Effective and Empowering 
Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2021'' or the ``PEERS Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION OF PEER SUPPORT 
              SPECIALISTS IN THE FURNISHING OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 
              INTEGRATION SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Nothing in title XVIII of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) shall be construed as prohibiting a peer 
support specialist (as defined in subsection (b)) from participating in 
the furnishing of behavioral health integration services under such 
title under the supervision of a physician or other entity billing for 
such services under such title.
    (b) Peer Support Specialist Defined.--For purposes of subsection 
(a), the term ``peer support specialist'' means an individual who--
            (1) is recovering from a mental health or substance use 
        condition; and
            (2) is certified as qualified to furnish peer support 
        services under a certification process consistent with the 
        National Practice Guidelines for Peer Supporters and inclusive 
        of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
        Administration Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral 
        Health Settings (as established by the State in which such 
        individual furnishes such services or under such national 
        certification process determined appropriate by the Secretary 
        of Health and Human Services).
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I–VETS Act
Bill: S.2268 | Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such information shall be reflected in DHS records and may not be used to remove an alien from the United States.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien 
who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States 
on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the 
 placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, 
                        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 ``Immigrant Veterans Eligibility 
Tracking System Act'' or the ``I-VETS Act''.

SEC. 2. IDENTIFYING ALIENS CONNECTED TO THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) In General.--Upon the application by an alien for an 
immigration benefit or the placement of an alien in an immigration 
enforcement proceeding, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall--
            (1) determine whether the alien is serving, or has served, 
        as a member of--
                    (A) a regular or reserve component of the Armed 
                Forces of the United States on active duty; or
                    (B) a reserve component of the Armed Forces in an 
                active status; and
            (2) with respect to the immigration and naturalization 
        records of the Department of Homeland Security relating to an 
        alien who is serving, or has served, as a member of the Armed 
        Forces described in paragraph (1), annotate such records--
                    (A) to reflect that membership; and
                    (B) to afford an opportunity to track the outcomes 
                for each such alien.
    (b) Prohibition on Use of Information for Removal.--Information 
gathered under subsection (a) may not be used for the purpose of 
removing an alien from the United States.
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Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1473 | Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to periodically report to Congress on the serious adverse events in connection with a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine that have been reported to either agency.

To require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the 
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report to Congress all 
serious adverse events that are reported to such agencies in connection 
   with administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, 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 ``Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS IN CONNECTION 
              WITH COVID-19 VACCINES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter, the Commissioner of Food and 
Drugs and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, acting jointly, shall submit a report to the Congress on 
all serious adverse events that are reported--
            (1) to either agency pursuant to the Vaccine Adverse Event 
        Reporting System or otherwise during the period covered by the 
        report; and
            (2) in connection with a COVID-19 vaccine.
    (b) Initial Report.--The reporting period of the initial report 
under subsection (a) shall begin on the date when the Commissioner of 
Food and Drugs first authorized emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine 
under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 360bbb-3).
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Helicopter Data and Voice Recorder Requirement Act
Bill: H.R.5766 | Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. (D-MD)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Helicopter Data and Voice Recorder Requirement Act
This bill makes it unlawful for an air carrier to operate a single or multiengine, turbine-powered helicopter with one or more passenger seats and one or more pilots without a flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to make it unlawful for any air 
 carrier to operate certain helicopters without a flight data recorder 
          and cockpit voice recorder, 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 ``Helicopter Data and Voice Recorder 
Requirement Act''.

SEC. 2. HELICOPTER RECORDERS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 44744. Helicopter recorders
    ``It shall be unlawful for any air carrier to operate a single or 
multiengine, turbine-powered helicopter with 1 or more passenger seats 
and 1 or more pilots without a flight data recorder and cockpit voice 
recorder that meet the requirements of section 91.609 of title 14, Code 
of Federal Regulations.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``44744. Helicopter recorders.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
Act.
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