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Pedestrian Safety and Transit Preservation Act
Bill: H.R.5446 | Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Pedestrian Safety and Transit Preservation Act
This bill extends through FY2028 the availability of certain funds for pedestrian safety and transit projects to pay for obligations incurred during FY2014-FY2016.

To require that certain funds remain available through fiscal year 2028 
 for the liquidation of valid obligations incurred during fiscal years 
  2014 through 2016 of active grants awarded with such funds, 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 ``Pedestrian Safety and Transit 
Preservation Act''.

SEC. 2. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

    (a) In General.--Funds made available in division L of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76) under the 
heading ``Department of Transportation--Office of the Secretary--
National Infrastructure Investments'' for pedestrian safety and transit 
projects that were available for obligation through fiscal year 2016 
shall remain available through fiscal year 2028 for the liquidation of 
valid obligations incurred during fiscal years 2014 through 2016 of 
active grants awarded with such funds.
    (b) Effective Date.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), this section 
        shall become effective immediately upon enactment of this Act.
            (2) Enactment after september 30, 2021.--If this Act is 
        enacted after September 30, 2021, this section shall be applied 
        as if it were in effect on September 30, 2021.
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State and Local Pensions Accountability and Security Act
Bill: H.R.3458 | Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian (R-TX)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
State and Local Pensions Accountability and Security Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board from providing any loan, grant, or other form of financial assistance in support of a state or local pension plan.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of 
 the Federal Reserve System from providing bailouts or other financial 
   assistance to a pension plan of a State or political subdivision 
                    thereof, 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 ``State and Local Pensions 
Accountability and Security Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON BAILOUTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL PENSION FUNDS.

    The Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the 
Federal Reserve System may not provide any loan, grant, or other form 
of financial assistance--
            (1) to a pension plan (as defined under section 3 of the 
        Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
        1002)) established or maintained by the government of any State 
        or political subdivision thereof, or by any agency or 
        instrumentality of such a State or political subdivision; or
            (2) to the government of any State or political subdivision 
        thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of such a State or 
        political subdivision, unless such government, agency, or 
        instrumentality certifies that the financial assistance will 
        not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund such a pension 
        plan.
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Informing VETS Act of 2022
Bill: S.4319 | Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill (R-LA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Informing Veterans on Education for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2022 or the Informing VETS Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to regularly promote the Veteran Readiness and Employment program by (1) sending a letter to each veteran entitled to the program that explains the educational benefits of the program, and (2) providing in each letter and online a side-by-side comparison of benefits between the program and Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs to regularly promote programs under chapter 31 of such 
                                 title.

    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 ``Informing Veterans on Education for 
Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Informing VETS Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INFORMATION CAMPAIGN REGARDING VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 3116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) The Secretary shall regularly promote programs under this 
chapter by--
            ``(1) sending a letter to each veteran entitled to such a 
        program that explains the educational benefits of such 
        programs; and
            ``(2) providing a side-by-side comparison of benefits 
        between such programs and educational assistance under chapter 
        33 of this title--
                    ``(A) with each letter under paragraph (1); and
                    ``(B) on a publicly accessible website of the 
                Department.''.
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Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act
Bill: H.R.7405 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act
This bill requires helicopters and other rotorcraft in the District of Columbia to fly at the maximum altitude permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration unless an exception applies. The exceptions specified in the bill allow for lower altitude flights if necessary to

To direct the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to amend certain 
  regulations to require all helicopters and rotorcraft to fly at the 
 maximum altitude permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration 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 ``Reducing Helicopter Noise in the 
District of Columbia Act''.

SEC. 2. HELICOPTER NOISE REDUCTION.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through 
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall amend 
such regulations as are necessary to require all helicopters and 
rotorcraft in the District of Columbia to fly at the maximum altitude 
permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration in the District of 
Columbia.
    (b) Exceptions.--In amending regulations under subsection (a), the 
Secretary of Transportation shall exempt the following activities:
            (1) Ensuring the safe operation of the helicopter or 
        rotorcraft and any other aircraft.
            (2) Transporting the President or Vice President.
            (3) Protecting the health of a patient in a medical 
        helicopter or rotorcraft.
            (4) Taking off or landing a helicopter or rotorcraft.
            (5) During an active law enforcement or rescue operation.
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Save our Servers Act
Bill: H.R.76 | Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted (R-NC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Save our Servers Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from issuing specified grants to a state or local government that is restricting or prohibiting indoor or outdoor dining at restaurants.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to 
   prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from issuing certain grants to 
 States or political subdivisions of States that restrict or prohibit 
           indoor and outdoor dining, 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 ``Save our Servers Act''.

SEC. 2. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTION.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 219. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTION.

    ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, during the 
period in which a State, or a political subdivision of such State, has 
passed and is enforcing a law or order restricting or prohibiting 
indoor or outdoor dining at restaurants, the Secretary may not issue a 
grant under section 203(a), 205(b), or 207(a) to such State or a 
political subdivision of such State.''.
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RECAL Act of 2021
Bill: S.2160 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Restored, Equitable, Coronavirus Adjusted Lodging Act of 2021 or the RECAL Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the General Services Administration (GSA), when determining the FY2022 and FY2023 per diem reimbursement rates for locations within the Continental United States (CONUS), from setting lodging allowances below the FY2020 levels.
CONUS per diem reimbursement rates are the maximum allowances that federal employees are reimbursed for official travel expenses. The rates consist of lodging, meals, and incidental expense allowances; the GSA sets rates annually based on data from the prior 12-month period.

To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from establishing per 
  diem reimbursements rates for travel within the continental United 
 States (commonly known as ``CONUS'') for certain fiscal years below a 
                 certain level, 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 ``Restored, Equitable, Coronavirus 
Adjusted Lodging Act of 2021'' or the ``RECAL Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES (CONUS) PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT RATES.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in establishing the per 
diem reimbursement rates for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 pursuant to 
sections 5702 and 5707 of title 5, United States Code, the 
Administrator of General Services may not establish a lodging allowance 
rate for any location within the continental United States at a level 
that is less than the standard rate or non-standard area rate set 
pursuant to the GSA Per Diem Bulletin FTR 20-01, dated August 8, 2019.
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Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6200 | Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance for the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The bill removes the limit on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To reauthorize the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area, 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 ``Freedom's Way National Heritage Area 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF FREEDOM'S WAY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Removal of Total Funding Limit.--Section 8006(i) of the Omnibus 
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 
111-11; 123 Stat. 1260) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and 
inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
        to carry out this section not more than $1,000,000 for each 
        fiscal year.''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 8006(j) of the Omnibus Public Land 
Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 
Stat. 1260) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 
2036''.
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Strengthening Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations (C-UAS) Partnerships Act
Bill: S.4397 | Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Strengthening Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations (C-UAS) Partnerships Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct or support a program to provide training and equipment to the national security forces of one or more foreign countries for the purpose of building the capacity of such forces to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft systems operations.

To authorize the Secretary of Defense to build capacity for counter-
                 unmanned aircraft systems operations.

    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 ``Strengthening Counter-Unmanned 
Aircraft Systems Operations (C-UAS) Partnerships Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 
              SYSTEMS OPERATIONS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that military 
education and training (as defined in section 644 of the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403)) has an important role in 
training foreign partners on counter-unmanned aircraft systems 
operations.
    (b) Additional Authority.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph:
            ``(10) Counter-unmanned aircraft systems operations.''.
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Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1968 | Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer (R-PR)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2021
This bill exempts from the foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies, indemnity bonds, annuity contracts, or reinsurance policies issued by partnerships or corporations created or organized under the laws of a U.S. territory or possession. The exemption applies unless any of the covered hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities are also covered by a reinsurance policy issued by a foreign insurer or reinsurer other than the partnership or corporation.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the foreign 
 insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by United States 
                   territory and possession insurers.

    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 ``Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax 
Exemption Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED BY UNITED STATES TERRITORY 
              AND POSSESSION INSURERS EXEMPT FROM FOREIGN INSURER 
              EXCISE TAX.

    (a) In General.--Section 4373 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(3) Territories and possessions.--Any policy of 
        insurance, indemnity bond, annuity contract, or policy of 
        reinsurance issued by a partnership or corporation created or 
        organized under the laws of any territory or possession of the 
        United States, unless any of the hazards, risks, losses, or 
        liabilities covered thereby are covered by a policy of 
        reinsurance issued by a foreign insurer or reinsurer (other 
        than such a partnership or corporation).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to premiums paid after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Improving College Affordability for our Guard and Reserve Act
Bill: H.R.1536 | Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy (R-PA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Improving College Affordability for our Guard and Reserve Act
This bill authorizes all members of the Armed Forces—including reservists or those in the National Guard and regardless of their duty status—to claim independent student status when applying for federal financial aid. Currently, active duty service members and veterans of the Armed Forces may claim such independent student status.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include all members of the 
Armed Forces in the definition of ``independent student'' for purposes 
 of determining the eligibility of such members for Federal financial 
                  assistance, 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 ``Improving College Affordability for 
our Guard and Reserve Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT STUDENT.

    Section 480(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087vv(d)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (I) 
                as subparagraphs (F) through (J), respectively; and
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the 
                following:
                    ``(D) is a veteran of the Armed Forces (as defined 
                in subsection (c)(1));
                    ``(E) is a member of the Armed Forces (including 
                the National Guard or Reserve) without regard to 
                whether such individual is serving on active duty;''; 
                and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(I)'' and 
        inserting ``paragraph (1)(J)''.
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Equal COLA Act
Bill: S.4221 | Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Equal COLA Act
This bill revises the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to achieve parity between the 
cost-of-living adjustment with respect to an annuity under the Federal 
  Employees Retirement System and an annuity under the Civil Service 
               Retirement System, 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 ``Equal COLA Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN COLA FOR FERS ANNUITIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 8462 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by adding ``and'' at the end;
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking paragraph (3); and
            (2) by amending subsection (b)(1) to read as follows:
    ``(b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c), effective December 1 
of each year, each annuity payable from the Fund having a commencing 
date not later than such December 1 shall be increased by the percent 
change in the price index for the base quarter of such year over the 
price index for the base quarter of the preceding year in which an 
adjustment under this subsection was made, adjusted to the nearest \1/
10\ of 1 percent.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act.
    (c) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply 
to--
            (1) any cost-of-living adjustment under section 8462 of 
        title 5, United States Code, made after the effective date 
        described in subsection (b); and
            (2) any annuity covered by section 8462 of title 5, United 
        States Code, commencing before, on, or after the effective date 
        described in subsection (b).
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No More Free Ride Act
Bill: H.R.6243 | Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
No More Free Ride Act
This bill bars certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) from becoming a U.S. citizen or receiving any federal public benefits. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to a non-U.S. national who (1) entered the United States unlawfully, and (2) received a payment as part of a settlement of a lawsuit for harm the individual sustained as a result of immigration enforcement.

To prohibit Federal public benefits for or naturalization of any alien 
who receives a payment pursuant to an agreement to settle certain civil 
                    actions, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No More Free Ride Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR AND NATURALIZATION OF 
              CERTAIN ALIENS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any alien who entered 
the United States unlawfully and receives a payment pursuant to an 
agreement to settle a civil action brought by the alien for any harm 
sustained by the alien as a result of enforcement of the immigration 
laws, shall be ineligible for any Federal public benefit (as such term 
is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611)) and 
naturalization as a citizen of the United States.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".
Bill: S.J.Res.32 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 32

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services relating to ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus 
               COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating 
to ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff 
Vaccination'' (86 Fed. Reg. 61555 (November 5, 2021)), and such rule 
shall have no force or effect.

            Passed the Senate March 2, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                             S. J. RES. 32

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services relating to ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus 
               COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination''.
Accurate Pricing for Investors Act
Bill: H.R.8436 | Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Accurate Pricing for Investors Act
This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on the incremental price change of a security, or the tick size, used in securities markets. Specifically, the SEC must examine whether reducing the tick size may lower costs for retail investors.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study 
   on the need to revise the current tick size regime, 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 ``Accurate Pricing for Investors 
Act''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE NEED TO REVISE THE CURRENT TICK SIZE REGIME.

    (a) Study.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out 
a study to--
            (1) assess the need to revise the current tick size regime, 
        particularly for stocks that data suggests may be tick-
        constrained, to improve public price discovery and facilitate 
        fair competition between exchange and non-exchange markets;
            (2) examine the impacts of artificially wide spreads that 
        are a function of the tick size regime and their impacts on--
                    (A) public price discovery; and
                    (B) facilitating fair competition between exchange 
                and non-exchange markets;
            (3) examine whether reducing the tick size for some stocks 
        may lower execution costs for retail investors; and
            (4) examine whether identifying non-exchange market centers 
        in trade reports published on the consolidated tape would 
        enhance public price discovery and address market 
        fragmentation.
    (b) Report.--Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning 
on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange 
Commission shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all findings and 
determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 
(a).
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Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.29 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of any funds that are made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities to carry out the functions, programs, and activities of such endowment.

To provide that none of the funds made available to the National 
 Endowment for the Humanities for any fiscal year may be used to carry 
out section 7 of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities 
                              Act of 1965.

    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 ``Defund National Endowment for the 
Humanities Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION.

    None of the funds made available to the National Endowment for the 
Humanities for any fiscal year may be used to carry out section 7 of 
the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 956).

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year 
that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act
Bill: S.1762 | Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina (D-MN)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act
This bill permits fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors when making investment decisions.
It also nullifies the rule published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration on November 13, 2020, that requires fiduciaries to select investments and investment courses of action based solely on financial considerations.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit 
 retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions.

    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 ``Financial Factors in Selecting 
Retirement Plan Investments Act''.

SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's 
duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with 
this subsection, a fiduciary may--
            ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or 
        similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment 
        decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and
            ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, 
        governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing 
        investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's 
        economic interests equally well with respect to expected return 
        and risk over the appropriate time horizon.
    ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph 
(A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater 
documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the 
fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise 
required under this part.
    ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in 
accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being 
treated as a default investment or a component of such a default 
investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under 
subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for 
such treatment under such regulations.''.
    (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors 
in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits 
Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 
(85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date 
of enactment of this Act.
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Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act
Bill: H.R.5702 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act
This bill prohibits any federal agency from granting work authorization to an alien for the purpose of effectively replacing an unvaccinated U.S. health care worker who is terminated due to a local, state, or federal vaccine mandate.

To prohibit Federal agencies from granting a work authorization to any 
    alien for the purpose of replacing unvaccinated U.S. healthcare 
                    workers, 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 the Loss of American Jobs 
due to Unjust Mandates Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN WORK AUTHORIZATIONS.

    Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, all 
Federal agencies are prohibited from granting a work authorization to 
an alien for the purpose of effectively replacing any unvaccinated U.S. 
healthcare worker terminated from their position as a result of a 
local, State, or Federal vaccine mandate.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

     It is the sense of Congress that any attempt by a local, State, or 
Federal official to terminate the employment of U.S. healthcare workers 
due to a refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is both morally 
repugnant and unconstitutional.
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No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.428 | Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2021
This bill prohibits debtors in bankruptcy proceedings from paying bonuses to certain individuals for two years, including insiders (such as relatives) and highly compensated employees.

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to prohibit the payment of 
 bonuses to highly compensated individuals employed by the debtor and 
insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy 
Filing Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT.

    Section 503 of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
    ``(d)(1) During the 2-year period ending 1 year after the date of 
the filing of the petition and notwithstanding any other provision of 
this section, there shall neither be allowed nor paid a bonus to--
            ``(A) an individual employed by the debtor at an annual 
        rate of compensation exceeding $250,000;
            ``(B) an insider of the debtor; or
            ``(C) an individual employed by the debtor to the extent 
        that such bonus would cause that individual's annual rate of 
        compensation to exceed $250,000.
    ``(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term `bonus' means a 
transfer to, or obligation incurred for the benefit of, an individual 
employed by the debtor or insider of the debtor as compensation for 
services in an amount that--
            ``(A) is in addition to the existing wages, salary, or base 
        compensation of an insider of the debtor or individual employed 
        by the debtor; and
            ``(B) can be construed as a form of retention, incentive, 
        or reward related to the services provided to the debtor by the 
        insider or the individual employed by the debtor.
The term `bonus' does not include a sales commission. Nor does the term 
`bonus' include any transfer or obligation pursuant to the terms of a 
collective bargaining agreement.
    ``(3) The term `an individual employed by the debtor' includes, but 
is not limited to, an employee, consultant, or contractor.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT.

    (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act 
and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendment made by this Act shall 
apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United 
States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Keep on Trucking Act
Bill: H.R.8417 | Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Keep on Trucking Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from prescribing requirements relating to maximum hours of service for drivers operating property-carrying commercial motor vehicles.
Additionally, drivers operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle on behalf of a motor carrier shall be permitted at least 10 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period off duty when they inform the motor carrier that they need immediate rest.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of 
 Transportation from issuing regulations relating to maximum hours of 
service for drivers of certain commercial motor vehicles, 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 ``Keep on Trucking Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS, HOURS OF SERVICE, SAFETY, AND 
              EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.

    Section 31502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``The Secretary of Transportation 
                may prescribe requirements for--'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation may 
        prescribe requirements for--'';
                    (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
                subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Exception.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
        law, the Secretary may not prescribe requirements for maximum 
        hours of service of a driver operating a property-carrying 
        commercial motor vehicle.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Hours of Service Requirement.--Any driver operating a 
property-carrying commercial motor vehicle on behalf of a motor carrier 
or a motor private carrier shall be permitted at least 10 consecutive 
hours in a 24-hour period off duty when such driver informs the motor 
carrier or motor private carrier that such driver needs immediate 
rest.''.
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Veterans Legal Support Act of 2021
Bill: S.1564 | Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne (D-NH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support, including financial support, to one or more university law school programs to provide veterans with legal assistance.

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to 
   university law school programs that are designed to provide legal 
            assistance to veterans, 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 ``Veterans Legal Support Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY LEGAL 
              CLINICS THAT ASSIST VETERANS.

    (a) Support Authorized.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may 
provide support to one or more university law school programs that are 
designed to provide legal assistance to veterans.
    (b) Eligible Programs.--Programs of university law schools which 
may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that 
assist veterans with--
            (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws 
        administered by the Secretary; and
            (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as 
        the Secretary considers appropriate.
    (c) Financial Support.--
            (1) In general.--The support provided a program under 
        subsection (a) may include financial support of the program.
            (2) Limitation on amount.--The total amount of financial 
        support provided under subsection (a) in any fiscal year may 
        not exceed $2,000,000.
            (3) Funding.--Amounts for financial support under 
        subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts appropriated or 
        otherwise made available to the General Operating Expenses 
        account of the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create parity for unmarried individuals and heads of household with respect to the temporary 2021 income phaseouts in the child tax credit.
Bill: H.R.3216 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill increases the applicable threshold amount for heads of household in 2021 to $150,000 for purposes of the income phaseout in the child tax credit (thus making it equal to the threshold amount for married individuals filing joint tax returns).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create parity for 
   unmarried individuals and heads of household with respect to the 
        temporary 2021 income phaseouts in the child tax credit.

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

SECTION 1. HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD PHASEOUT THRESHOLD INCREASED.

    (a) In General.--Section 24(i)(4)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$112,500'' and inserting 
``$150,000''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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POWER 2.0 Act
Bill: H.R.9113 | Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler (D-AK)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2022 or the POWER 2.0 Act
This bill makes permanent the requirement for the chief judge of each federal judicial district to lead, at least annually, a public event to promote pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The requirement was enacted in 2018; it is scheduled to sunset after a four-year period.

To remove the 4-year sunset from the Pro bono Work to Empower and 
                         Represent Act of 2018.

    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 ``Pro bono Work to Empower and 
Represent Act of 2022'' or the ``POWER 2.0 Act''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF SUNSET.

    Section 3(a) of the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 
2018 (Public Law 115-237; 132 Stat. 2448) is amended by striking ``for 
a period of 4 years''.
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Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7045 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act of 2022
This bill eliminates the ability for nonfederal governmental group health plans to opt out of certain coverage requirements, such as parity in providing benefits for mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

To eliminate the opt-out for nonfederal governmental health plans.

    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 ``Closing Health Coverage Gaps for 
Public Servants Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATING THE OPT-OUT FOR NONFEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH 
              PLANS.

    Section 2722(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
300gg-21(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraph:
                    ``(F) Sunset of election option.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding the 
                        preceding provisions of this paragraph--
                                    ``(I) no election described in 
                                subparagraph (A) may be made on or 
                                after the date of enactment of this 
                                subparagraph; and
                                    ``(II) except as provided in clause 
                                (ii), no such election expiring on or 
                                after the date that is 180 days after 
                                the date of such enactment may be 
                                renewed.
                            ``(ii) Exception for certain collectively 
                        bargained plans.--Notwithstanding clause 
                        (i)(II), a plan described in subparagraph 
                        (B)(ii) that is subject to multiple agreements 
                        described in such subparagraph of varying 
                        lengths and that has an election in effect 
                        under subparagraph (A) as of the date of 
                        enactment of this subparagraph that expires on 
                        or after the date that is 180 days after the 
                        date of such enactment may extend such election 
                        until the date on which the term of the last 
                        such agreement expires.''.
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Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4565 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2021
This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice.
Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to 
authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources 
   for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent 
secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, 
  and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders.

    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 First Responders from 
Secondary Exposure Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROVIDING TRAINING AND RESOURCES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON THE 
              USE OF CONTAINMENT DEVICES TO PREVENT SECONDARY EXPOSURE 
              TO FENTANYL AND OTHER POTENTIALLY LETHAL SUBSTANCES, AND 
              PURCHASING SUCH CONTAINMENT DEVICES FOR USE BY FIRST 
              RESPONDERS.

    Section 3021(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act 
of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph 
(3) the following, and redesignating succeeding paragraphs accordingly:
            ``(4) Providing training and resources for first responders 
        on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure 
        to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and 
        purchasing such containment devices for use by first 
        responders.''.
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