hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Biofuel Cell Research Act
Bill: H.R.5090 | Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy (R-IA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Biofuel Cell Research Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to expand the use of biofuels in vehicles. Under the program, DOE must develop a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source.

To amend section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create a 
biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration 
                    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 ``Biofuel Cell Research Act''.

SEC. 2. BIOFUEL AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND 
              DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

    Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) Biofuel and Fuel Cell Vehicle Research, Development, and 
Demonstration Program.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a 
        research, development, and demonstration program for a 
        commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a 
        fuel source for a vehicle.
            ``(2) Research goals.--The Secretary shall establish 
        interim research and development goals that will result in the 
        demonstration of commercially viable fuel cell systems that 
        utilize biofuels as a fuel source, including the following:
                    ``(A) Innovative stack designs and components, 
                including--
                            ``(i) catalysts;
                            ``(ii) membranes and electrolytes;
                            ``(iii) interconnects;
                            ``(iv) seals; and
                            ``(v) metal- or electrolyte-supported stack 
                        cell designs.
                    ``(B) Variety of renewable energy sources, 
                including ethanol and other biomass.
                    ``(C) Technologies that enable fuel cell durability 
                and fuel cell durability testing.
                    ``(D) Systems designs and component integration 
                that optimize efficiency, cost, transient response, and 
                lifetime.
            ``(3) Coordination.--In carrying out the activities under 
        this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with--
                    ``(A) appropriate Federal agencies, including the 
                Department of Agriculture and the Department of 
                Transportation;
                    ``(B) National Laboratories; and
                    ``(C) relevant industry stakeholders, non-
                government organizations, and trade associations.''.
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BEACH Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5064 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2021 or the BEACH Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands a program that awards grants to state and local governments to monitor the water quality at beaches and notify the public when water is not safe for recreational activities. The bill expands the program to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for researching and identifying specific sources of contamination at certain coastal recreation waters and taking actions to mitigate those sources.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for 
               beach monitoring, 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 ``Beaches Environmental Assessment and 
Coastal Health Act of 2021'' or the ``BEACH Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. COASTAL RECREATION WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION.

    (a) Program Development and Implementation Grants.--Section 406 of 
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1346) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Research grants.--The Administrator may make grants 
        to States and local governments to--
                    ``(A) conduct research to identify specific sources 
                of contamination at coastal recreation waters adjacent 
                to beaches or similar points of access that are 
                monitored under a monitoring and notification program 
                developed or implemented under this subsection; and
                    ``(B) take actions, as specified by the 
                Administrator, to mitigate such sources of 
                contamination.''; and
            (2) in subsection (i) by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of 
        fiscal years 2001 through 2005'' and inserting ``$35,000,000 
        for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 8 of the Beaches 
Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 (Public Law 
106-284; 114 Stat. 877) is amended by striking ``2001 through 2005'' 
and inserting ``2022 through 2026''.
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Stop Vaccine Mandates Act
Bill: H.R.5908 | Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Stop Vaccine Mandates Act
This bill rescinds the executive order titled Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and the executive order titled  Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, both published on September 9, 2021. The bill provides that these executive orders shall have no force or effect.

To provide that Executive Orders 14042 and 14043 shall have no force or 
                                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 ``Stop Vaccine Mandates Act''.

SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14042 AND 14043.

    The provisions of Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. Reg. 50985; 
relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal 
contractors) and Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to 
requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees) 
are rescinded and shall have no force or effect.
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Kenneth Meisel Public Servants’ Claimant Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.3050 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' Claimant Fairness Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise regulations so as to allow at least 60 days (rather than at least 30 days) for a claimant to submit any additional evidence that is requested by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs to support a federal workers' compensation claim.

To increase the period of time a claimant under the Federal Employees 
 Compensation Act may supply supporting documentation to the Office of 
             Worker's Compensation, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' 
Claimant Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN TIME-PERIOD FOR FECA CLAIMANT TO SUPPLY SUPPORTING 
              DOCUMENTATION TO OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION.

    Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall--
            (1) amend section 10.121 of title 20, Code of Federal 
        Regulations, by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``60 days''; 
        and
            (2) modify the Federal Employees Compensation Act manual to 
        reflect the changes to such section made by the Secretary 
        pursuant to paragraph (1).
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Jury ACCESS Act of 2021
Bill: S.2115 | Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne (D-NH)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021 or the Jury ACCESS Act
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of 
    individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual 
                    orientation or gender identity.

    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 ``Jury Access for Capable Citizens and 
Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021'' or the ``Jury ACCESS Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL JURIES ON ACCOUNT OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION 
              OR GENDER IDENTITY PROHIBITED.

    Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``sexual orientation, gender identity,'' after ``sex,''.
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To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce.
Bill: H.R.8318 | Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill bars state or local officials from prohibiting or restricting the possession, sale, purchase, transportation, or use of contraceptives (i.e., drugs or devices that are primarily used to prevent pregnancy). Individuals or the Department of Justice may bring civil actions for violations of this bill.

To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, 
 transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate 
                               commerce.

    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 ``_______ Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON LIMITATION.

    No person, acting under color of law, who is a State or local 
official, may prohibit or take any action to restrict the possession, 
sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates 
to interstate commerce.

SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT.

    (a) Private Right of Action.--Any person injured by a violation of 
this section may bring a civil action against that person before any 
appropriate Federal district court for injunctive or declaratory 
relief.
    (b) Department of Justice.--The Attorney General may bring a civil 
action to remedy any violation of this section for injunctive or 
declaratory relief before any appropriate Federal district court.

SEC. 4. DEFINITION.

    The term ``contraceptive'' means any device or drug the primary 
purpose of which is to prevent pregnancy, including--
            (1) prophylactics or condoms;
            (2) intrauterine devices;
            (3) any pill, drug or prescription medication whose primary 
        use is to prevent pregnancy;
            (4) any FDA-approved medication, device or other product 
        whose primary purpose is to prevent pregnancy; and
            (5) any FDA-approved drug, pill, or medication, the primary 
        purpose of which is to prevent pregnancy if administered or 
        ingested within five days following sexual intercourse.
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Health Coverage Choice Act
Bill: H.R.31 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Health Coverage Choice Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services rule dated August 3, 2018, regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. That rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals).

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a 
  definition of short-term limited duration insurance, 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 ``Health Coverage Choice Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SHORT-TERM LIMITED DURATION INSURANCE.

    Section 2791(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-
91(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Short-term limited duration insurance.--The term 
        `short-term limited duration insurance' means health insurance 
        coverage provided under a contract with a health insurance 
        issuer that--
                    ``(A) has an expiration date specified in the 
                contract that is less than 12 months after the original 
                effective date of the contract; and
                    ``(B) has a duration of not more than 3 years 
                (taking into account renewals or extensions) after the 
                original effective date of the contract.''.
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Contents of Our Character Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3249 | Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. (R-GA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Contents of Our Character Act of 2021
This bill prohibits agencies from using federal funds to conduct or promote specified workplace training related to race or sex.

To codify the policy of Executive Order 13950 (relating to combating 
          race and sex stereotyping), 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 ``Contents of Our Character Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL FUNDING LIMITATION.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used by any Federal 
official or agency to adopt, fund, require, or promote any policy, 
activity or entity that promotes employee training or educational 
programs or activities that promote race or sex stereotyping or 
scapegoating.
    (b) Race or Sex Stereotyping or Scapegoating Defined.--For the 
purposes of this Act, the term ``race or sex stereotyping or 
scapegoating'' consists of the following list of prohibited divisive 
concepts:
            (1) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race 
        or sex.
            (2) The United States is fundamentally racist or sexist.
            (3) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is 
        inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously 
        or unconsciously.
            (4) An individual should be discriminated against or 
        receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or 
        her race or sex.
            (5) Members of one race or sex cannot and should not 
        attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex.
            (6) An individual's moral character is necessarily 
        determined by his or her race or sex.
            (7) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, 
        bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other 
        members of the same race or sex.
            (8) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, 
        or any other form of psychological distress on account of his 
        or her race or sex.
            (9) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are 
        racist or sexist, or were created by a particular race to 
        oppress another.
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Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act
Bill: H.R.1365 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to ensure that the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base is removed from Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia.
Interior shall donate the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base to a museum or other similar entity. The recipient of the statue and base may not store, display, or exhibit the statue outside, but if the statue is stored, displayed, or exhibited outside, ownership of the statue and marble base will revert back to the federal government.

To require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson 
statue and marble base in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia, 
                        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 ``Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF ANDREW JACKSON STATUE.

    (a) Removal.--The Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that the 
Andrew Jackson statue and marble base is removed from Lafayette Square 
in the District of Columbia.
    (b) Donation.--The Secretary shall donate the Andrew Jackson statue 
and marble base to a museum or other similar entity. The recipient of 
the statue and base may not store, display, or exhibit the statue 
outside. If the statue is stored, displayed, or exhibited outside, 
ownership of the statue and marble base will revert back to the Federal 
Government.
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American Grown Act
Bill: H.R.4613 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
American Grown Act
This bill prohibits the official display of a cut flower or green in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of the President, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense unless it is produced in the United States.
The prohibition does not apply to any cut flower or green used by a federal officer or employee for personal display.

To require cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal 
 buildings to be produced in 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 ``American Grown Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION.

    (a) In General.--A cut flower or a cut green may not be officially 
displayed in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of 
the President or of the Department of State or of the Department of 
Defense unless the cut flower or cut green is produced in the United 
States.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--The limitation in subsection (a) may not 
be construed to apply to any cut flower or cut green used by a Federal 
officer or employee for personal display.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Cut flower.--The term ``cut flower'' means a flower 
        removed from a living plant for decorative use.
            (2) Cut green.--The term ``cut green'' means a green, 
        foliage, or branch removed from a living plant for decorative 
        use.
            (3) Produced in the united states.--The term ``produced in 
        the United States'' means grown in--
                    (A) any of the several States;
                    (B) the District of Columbia;
                    (C) a territory or possession of the United States; 
                or
                    (D) an area subject to the jurisdiction of a 
                federally recognized Indian Tribe.
    (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is 
1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 Southern Avenue Southeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "District of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office".
Bill: H.R.7873 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 400 Southern Avenue Southeast in Washington, District of Columbia, 
    as the ``District of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post 
                               Office''.

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

SECTION 1. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS POST 
              OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 400 Southern Avenue Southeast in Washington, District of 
Columbia, shall be known and designated as the ``District of Columbia 
Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``District 
of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office''.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act
Bill: H.R.3559 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act
This bill applies federal prevailing wage requirements to arrangements in which states allow local agencies to exchange their state's proposed allocation of Federal-Aid Highway Program funding for state transportation funds.
Under current law, when such an exchange occurs, local agencies must comply with applicable state and local requirements but generally not prevailing wage and other federal requirements.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for certain 
 requirements for Federal funds allocated for State or local uses, 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 Swaps, Protect Local Jobs 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROJECT APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT.

     Section 106(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Federal funding exchange programs.--
                    ``(A) In general.--If a State allows a subrecipient 
                to exchange Federal funds allocated to such 
                subrecipient in accordance with the requirements of 
                this title for State or local funds, the State must 
                certify to the Secretary that the State--
                            ``(i) has prevailing wage requirements that 
                        are comparable to the requirements under 
                        section 113; and
                            ``(ii) will ensure that the prevailing wage 
                        requirements described in clause (i) shall 
                        apply to covered projects.
                    ``(B) Applicability.--The requirements of this 
                paragraph shall apply only if the requirements of 
                section 113 would be applicable to a covered project if 
                such project was carried out using Federal funds.
                    ``(C) Covered project defined.--In this paragraph, 
                the term `covered project' means a project carried out 
                with exchanged State or local funds as described in 
                subparagraph (A).''.
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Manatee Protection Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4946 | Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Manatee Protection Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list and give the species protections provided to endangered species.

To designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the 
        Endangered Species Act of 1973, 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 ``Manatee Protection Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. WEST INDIAN MANATEE DESIGNATED ENDANGERED SPECIES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
species known as the ``West Indian manatee'' (Trichechus manatus) shall 
be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
    (b) Listing of West Indian Manatee.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the 
species known as the ``West Indian manatee'' (Trichechus manatus) in 
the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)).
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Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1479 | Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy (R-KY)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal—unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds relating to rejoining the Joint 
    Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, 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 ``Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
obligated or expended in furtherance of rejoining 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 (including all 
implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint 
Comprehensive Plan of Action) (in this section referred to as the 
``JCPOA'') unless the Biden Administration submits in writing to the 
House of Representatives and the Senate its commitment to submitting 
any JCPOA successor agreement to the Senate for advise and consent as a 
treaty rather than as an international agreement.
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To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.
Bill: H.R.715 | Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey (R-KS)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public of executive orders relating to energy policy before issuing such orders.

To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.

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

SECTION 1. NOTIFICATION RESPECTING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days before issuing a qualifying 
executive order, the President shall transmit to the Congress, and make 
publicly available, a notification with respect to such executive 
order. Such notification shall contain--
            (1) the text of the executive order;
            (2) the Federal law or laws affected by the executive order 
        that is the subject of the notification;
            (3) how the President is working within the parameters 
        specified in Federal law and the Constitution;
            (4) the means by which the executive order will be 
        accomplished, including through any related Federal agencies or 
        departments; and
            (5) a comprehensive list of organizations, businesses, and 
        other parties or entities the President, or the President's 
        designee, engaged with prior to the issuance of such executive 
        order.
    (b) Reports.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter, the President 
shall submit to the Congress a report on the outcome of each qualifying 
executive order issued during the period covered by the report.
    (c) Qualifying Executive Order.--The term ``qualifying executive 
order'' means any executive order (including an executive order that 
revokes or nullifies a previous executive order) issued on or after 
January 20, 2021, relating to the energy policy of the United States.
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Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6540 | Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott (R-TN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022
This bill prohibits limiting access to organ transplants based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.
Specifically, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network may not (1) request an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status when considering whether to place the individual on an organ transplant waitlist, or (2) require the vaccination in order for an individual to receive an organ transplant. This network is a public-private partnership that links organizations (e.g., transplantation centers and laboratories) in the organ donation and transplantation system.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the 
   Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network from requesting the 
 vaccination status of an individual with respect to COVID-19 for the 
 national list of individuals who need organs, 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 ``Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor 
Recipients Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION FROM REQUESTING THE VACCINATION STATUS OF ORGAN 
              RECIPIENTS WITH RESPECT TO COVID-19.

    (a) In General.--Section 372(b) of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 274(b)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (3) the 
following:
            ``(4) Prohibition.--Members of the Organ Procurement and 
        Transplantation Network shall not request the vaccination 
        status of an individual with respect to the virus that causes 
        COVID-19--
                    ``(A) when considering an individual for the 
                national list of individuals who need organs under 
                paragraph (2)(A)(i); or
                    ``(B) as a requirement for receiving an organ 
                transplant under any criteria, standards, or 
                regulations developed pursuant to this subsection.''.
    (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 372(b)(2) of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274(b)(2)) is amended in the margin by moving 
subparagraphs (M), (N), and (O) 2 ems to the left.
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Transparency in COVID–19 Expenditures Act
Bill: S.2851 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Transparency in COVID-19 Expenditures Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit certain funding that was provided to address COVID-19.
Specifically, the GAO must audit and report on the use of funding provided by

To require an audit of COVID-19 relief funding.

    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 ``Transparency in COVID-19 
Expenditures Act''.

SEC. 2. COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDING AUDIT.

    (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall 
conduct an audit of the use of all funding provided by the legislation 
described in subsection (b) and submit a report on the findings of such 
audit to Congress.
    (b) Legislation.--The legislation described in this subsection 
includes the following:
            (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental 
        Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-123).
            (2) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 
        116-127).
            (3) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 
        (Public Law 116-136).
            (4) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care 
        Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139).
            (5) Divisions M and N of the Consolidated Appropriations 
        Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).
            (6) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-
        2).
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Nuclear Security Enterprise Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4879 | Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott (R-TN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Nuclear Security Enterprise Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
This bill increases the minor construction threshold, associated design threshold, and the notification requirement related to national security projects of the Department of Energy.

To amend the Atomic Energy Defense Act and the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to increase the minor 
   construction threshold, the associated design threshold, and the 
     notification requirement to begin minor construction projects.

    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 ``Nuclear Security Enterprise 
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF MINOR CONSTRUCTION THRESHOLD, NOTIFICATION 
              REQUIREMENT, AND DESIGN THRESHOLD.

    (a) Minor Construction Threshold.--Section 4701(2) of the Atomic 
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2741(2)) is amended by striking 
``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
    (b) Notification.--Section 3118(c) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 50 U.S.C. 
2743 note) is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting 
``$10,000,000''.
    (c) Conceptual and Construction Design.--Section 4706(b) of the 
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2746(b)) is amended by striking 
``$2,000,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$5,000,000''.
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Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Resolution Act
Bill: S.2980 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Resolution Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, for public land, and the Department of Agriculture, for National Forest System land, to accept the donation of any valid existing leases or permits authorizing grazing on such lands in New Mexico beginning in FY2022.
For each permit or lease donated, the department concerned shall (1) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and (2) except as provided below, ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the permit or lease.
If the land covered by a permit or lease that is donated also is covered by another valid grazing permit or lease that is not donated, the department concerned shall not allow the total grazing use on the land to exceed the average actual grazing use under the other valid grazing permit or lease for the five-year period preceding the date of the donation.

To authorize the voluntary donation of grazing permits and leases in 
            the State of New Mexico, 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 ``Wildlife-Livestock Conflict 
Resolution Act''.

SEC. 2. DONATION OF GRAZING PERMITS AND LEASES.

    (a) In General.--Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of 
the Interior, with respect to public land, and the Secretary of 
Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land (referred to 
in this section as the ``Secretary concerned''), shall accept the 
donation of any valid existing leases or permits authorizing grazing on 
public land or National Forest System land in the State of New Mexico.
    (b) Termination.--With respect to each permit or lease donated 
under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall--
            (1) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and
            (2) except as provided in subsection (c), ensure a 
        permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the permit or 
        lease.
    (c) Common Allotments.--If the land covered by a permit or lease 
donated under subsection (a) is also covered by another valid grazing 
permit or lease that is not donated under that subsection, the 
Secretary concerned shall not allow the total grazing use on the land 
to exceed the average actual grazing use under the other valid grazing 
permit or lease for the 5-year period preceding the date of donation.
    (d) Limitation.--Not greater than 10 permits or leases may be 
donated under subsection (a) in each fiscal year.
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Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8201 | Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022
This bill increases FY2023 funding for certain performance and quality measurement programs under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase funding for 
 quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under the Medicare 
                    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 ``Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. FUNDING QUALITY MEASUREMENT PROGRAMS.

    Section 1890 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395aaa) is 
amended in subparagraph (d)(2), by striking ``$20,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2023'' and inserting ``$26,000,000 for fiscal year 2023''.
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Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7432 | Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2022
This bill increases the mileage rate for the charitable use of an automobile (14 cents per mile) to the standard business mileage rate (58.5 cents per mile in 2022).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable 
              mileage rate with the business travel rate.

    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 ``Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN CHARITABLE MILEAGE RATE.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (i) of section 170 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``shall be 14 cents per 
mile'' and inserting ``shall be--
            ``(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), 14 cents per 
        mile, and
            ``(2) in the case of transportation of persons (other than 
        the taxpayer) or property on behalf of an organization 
        described in subsection (c), the rate determined by the 
        Secretary, which rate shall not be less than the standard 
        mileage rate used for purposes of sections 162 and 212.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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To repeal the joint resolution entitled A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Bill: H.R.3283 | Sponsor: Rep. Meijer, Peter (R-MI)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill repeals the joint resolution of March 9, 1957, that provided for the use of certain funds to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

To repeal the joint resolution entitled ``A joint resolution to promote 
               peace and stability in the Middle East''.

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

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE PEACE AND STABILITY IN 
              THE MIDDLE EAST.

    Effective on the date that is 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the joint resolution entitled ``A joint 
resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East'' (Public 
Law 85-7; 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.) is hereby repealed.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 29, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To provide supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide humanitarian relief for migrants, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.8725 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
This bill makes supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide shelter and other services to families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., migrants).

To provide supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and 
 Shelter Program to provide humanitarian relief for migrants, 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. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

    There is appropriated, out of any amounts in the Treasury not 
otherwise appropriated, $50,000,000, to remain available until 
expended, for the ``Federal Emergency Management Agency--Federal 
Assistance'' account, to be made available to the emergency food and 
shelter program for purposes of providing shelter and other services to 
families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland 
Security.
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Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act
Bill: H.R.8381 | Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Air Force from entering into an agreement that would provide for or permit the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Air Force from entering into an 
 agreement that would provide for or permit the joint use of Homestead 
   Air Reserve Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil 
                               aircraft.

    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 ``Preserving Options for Everglades 
Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON JOINT USE OF HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE WITH 
              CIVIL AVIATION.

    The Secretary of the Air Force may not enter into an agreement that 
would provide for or permit the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve 
Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.
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To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
Bill: H.R.6429 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. (R-IL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill addresses the COVID-19 vaccine for members of the Armed Forces and basic pay for members of the uniformed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The bill also increases the rate of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services by 2.7% starting on January 1, 2023. Uniformed services means members of the Armed Forces, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.

To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who 
refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic 
               pay for members of the uniformed services.

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

SECTION 1. PROTECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO REFUSE TO 
              RECEIVE VACCINATIONS AGAINST COVID-19.

    (a) Prohibitions.--
            (1) Federal funding.--No Federal funds may be used to 
        require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccination 
        against COVID-19.
            (2) Adverse action.--The Secretary concerned may not take 
        any adverse action against a member of the Armed Forces solely 
        on the basis that such member refuses to receive a vaccination 
        against COVID-19.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``adverse action'' includes the following:
                    (A) Retaliation.
                    (B) Punishment.
                    (C) Disparate treatment.
                    (D) A requirement to wear a mask.
                    (E) A requirement to reside in substandard housing.
            (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN BASIC PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

    Effective on January 1, 2023, the rates of monthly basic pay for 
members of the uniformed services are increased by 2.7 percent.
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