hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Bill: S.2580 | Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten (D-AZ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of 
Agriculture to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands 
    Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, 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 ``Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks 
(VIP) Act''.

SEC. 2. RECREATION PASSES.

    Section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Public 
Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3385; 16 U.S.C. 6804) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ``age and disability 
        discounted'' and inserting ``age discount and lifetime''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the heading, by striking ``Discounted'' and 
                inserting ``Free and Discounted'';
                    (B) in paragraph (2)--
                            (i) in the heading, by striking 
                        ``Disability discount'' and inserting 
                        ``Lifetime passes''; and
                            (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and 
                        inserting the following:
                    ``(B) Any veteran who provides adequate proof of 
                military service as determined by the Secretary.
                    ``(C) Any member of a Gold Star Family who meets 
                the eligibility requirements of section 3.2 of 
                Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36 (or a 
                successor instruction).''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (3)--
                            (i) in the heading, by striking ``Gold star 
                        families parks pass'' and inserting ``Annual 
                        passes''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``members of'' and all 
                        that follows through the end of the sentence 
                        and inserting ``members of the Armed Forces and 
                        their dependents who provide adequate proof of 
                        eligibility for such pass as determined by the 
                        Secretary.''.
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Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7694 | Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act of 2022
This bill requires federal agencies to consider when evaluating offers for contracts the extent to which, in a subcontracting plan, the offeror proposes to use small businesses as subcontractors in the performance of the contract.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the requirements relating to 
the evaluation of the subcontracting plans of certain offerors, 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 ``Strengthening Subcontracting for 
Small Businesses Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EVALUATION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLANS.

    Section 8(d)(4)(G) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
637(d)(4)(G)) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
        ``bundled contract'' and all that follows through ``for 
        subcontracting'' and inserting ``contract that includes a 
        subcontracting plan required under this paragraph''; and
            (2) in clause (i), by striking ``the rate provided under 
        the subcontracting plan for small business participation'' and 
        inserting ``the description in the subcontracting plan of the 
        extent to which the offeror proposes to use small business 
        concerns as subcontractors (at any tier)''.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 8, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To require the President to submit a report on the actions Executive agencies are taking to end the infant formula shortage.
Bill: H.R.7815 | Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill requires the President to report to Congress within 30 days on the efforts of executive agencies to resolve the shortage of infant formula.

To require the President to submit a report on the actions Executive 
        agencies are taking to end the infant formula shortage.

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

SECTION 1. REPORT ON ACTIONS TO END INFANT FORMULA SHORTAGE.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Executive agency.--The term ``Executive agency'' has 
        the meaning given the term in section 105 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
            (2) Relevant congressional committees.--The term ``relevant 
        congressional committees'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Finance, the Committee on 
                Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on 
                Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the 
                Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
                the Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee 
                on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on 
                Agriculture of the House of Representatives.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the President shall submit to the relevant congressional 
committees a report on the actions Executive agencies are taking to end 
the shortage of infant formula in the United States.
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Veterans Health Care Stamp Act
Bill: H.R.4628 | Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Health Care Stamp Act
This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell a Veterans Health Care Stamp to help fund the medical care and treatment of veterans.

To provide for the issuance of a Veterans Health Care Stamp.

    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 Health Care Stamp Act''.

SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH CARE STAMP.

    (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of 
the public to contribute to funding for the medical care and treatment 
of veterans, the United States Postal Service shall provide for the 
issuance and sale of a special postage stamp which shall be known as 
the ``Veterans Health Care Stamp''.
    (b) Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the Veterans 
Health Care Stamp shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United 
States Code (as last in effect, if expired), except that--
            (1) all amounts becoming available from the sale of the 
        stamp shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans 
        Affairs in accordance with section 416(d) of such title; and
            (2) the stamp--
                    (A) shall be issued in time for Veterans Day of 
                each year;
                    (B) shall bear such illustration, depiction, 
                design, or other image as the United States Postal 
                Service shall determine; and
                    (C) shall not be subject to any numerical 
                limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title.
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Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
Bill: H.R.647 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
This bill restricts the sale or transfer of shotguns and rifles across state lines.
Specifically, it prohibits a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector from selling or transferring a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident. Current law allows such sales or transfers if both parties meet in person to conduct the transaction and if the transaction complies with the laws of both states.

To prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from transferring a long gun to 
a person who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe does 
  not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business 
 entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which 
              the licensee's place of business is located.

    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 the Loophole on Interstate 
Firearm Sales Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION TO LONG GUNS OF BAN ON LICENSEE TRANSFER OF FIREARM 
              TO OUT-OF-STATE PERSON.

    Section 922(b)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through ``(B)''.
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Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
Bill: H.R.7359 | Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott (R-TN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States.
Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that the existence of substantial illicit drug smuggling from that country poses a risk to public health.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide the Secretary of 
 Health and Human Services with the authority to suspend the right to 
  introduce certain persons or property into the United States in the 
                     interest of the public health.

    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 Fentanyl Border Crossings 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

    Section 362 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265) is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``Whenever the'' and inserting the 
        following:
    ``(a) In General.--Whenever the''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Suspensions Relating to Illicit Drugs.--Whenever the 
Secretary determines that by reason of the existence of substantial 
illicit drug smuggling from a foreign country there is serious danger 
of the introduction of such drugs into the United States, and that this 
danger is so increased by the introduction of persons or property from 
such country that a suspension of the right to introduce such persons 
and property is required in the interest of the public health, the 
Secretary, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, 
shall have the power to prohibit, in whole or in part, the introduction 
of persons and property from such countries or places as he shall 
designate in order to avert such danger, and for such period of time as 
he may deem necessary for such purpose.''.
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______ Act of ____
Bill: H.R.5021 | Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill requires a state or jurisdiction that requires a vaccine passport or other documentation with respect to a COVID-19 vaccine to also require voter identification for federal elections.

To require States and local jurisdictions that institute vaccine 
    passports to require voter identification in Federal elections.

    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 ____''.

SEC. 2. VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR STATES AND LOCAL 
              JURISDICTIONS THAT INSTITUTE VACCINE PASSPORTS.

    (a) Requirement.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
(52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating section 304 and section 305 as section 
        305 and 306, respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new 
        section:

``SEC. 304. VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR STATES AND LOCAL 
              JURISDICTIONS THAT INSTITUTE VACCINE PASSPORTS.

    ``(a) In General.--A State or jurisdiction that institutes a 
requirement for vaccine passports or other such documentation with 
respect to a COVID-19 vaccine shall, in any election for Federal office 
held during any period in which such requirement is in effect, require 
voter identification.
    ``(b) Effective Date.--Each State and jurisdiction shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of this section with respect 
to elections for Federal office held on or after January 1, 2022.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of 
such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and 
inserting ``303, and 304''.
    (c) Clerical Amendments.--The table of contents of such Act is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 
        305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the 
        following new item:

``Sec. 304. Voter identification requirement for States and local 
                            jurisdictions that institute vaccine 
                            passports.''.
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For the relief of Jan van Hoek.
Bill: H.R.9694 | Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott (R-FL)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Jan van Hoek.

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

SECTION 1. EXEMPTION OF JAN VAN HOEK FROM NATIONAL VACCINE INJURY 
              COMPENSATION PROGRAM PETITION DEADLINES.

    The deadlines described in section 2116 of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-16) with respect to petitions filed for 
compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 
shall not apply to a petition filed with respect to a vaccine-related 
injury occurring as a result of the administration to Jan van Hoek of a 
vaccine during the period that began on March 6, 2007, and ended on 
December 31, 2010.
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Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2022
Bill: S.3874 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2022
This bill changes how border patrol agents receive overtime pay when working up to 100 hours in a two-week period. For hours worked above 80, an agent is compensated at a rate of at least 150% of the agent's regular hourly rate.


To amend section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure 
 appropriate compensation for certain hours of overtime work by border 
                             patrol agents.

    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 ``Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

    The purposes of this Act are--
            (1) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and
            (2) to ensure that border patrol agents are compensated 
        with premium pay for certain hours of overtime work.

SEC. 3. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 PREMIUM PAY FOR BORDER PATROL 
              AGENTS.

    Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(s) Employment as a Border Patrol Agent.--No public agency shall 
be deemed to have violated subsection (a) with respect to the 
employment of any border patrol agent (as defined in section 5550(a)(2) 
of title 5, United States Code), if, during a work period of 14 
consecutive days, the border patrol agent receives compensation at a 
rate not less than 150 percent of the regular rate at which the border 
patrol agent is employed for all hours of work between 80 hours and 100 
hours. Payments required under this subsection shall be in addition to 
any payments made under section 5550 of title 5, United States Code, 
and shall be made notwithstanding any pay limitations set forth in that 
title.''.

SEC. 4. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

    Section 13(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 
213(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (18).
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To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9369 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill expands criminal and civil liability for violations related to electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including by making civilly liable a person who knowingly aided or abetted such a violation.

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize 
  civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such 
                      law, 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. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF FISA 
              AUTHORITIES.

    (a) Aiding and Abetting.--Section 110 of the Foreign Intelligence 
Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1810) is amended by inserting after 
``any person who committed such violation'' the following: ``, or who 
knowingly aided or abetted such violation,''.
    (b) Use of False Information.--Section 109 of such Act is amended 
by inserting ``(including through the use of false statements or false 
material declarations in an application under this Act)'' after ``color 
of law'' both places it appears.
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Stop COVID Act of 2021
Bill: S.2006 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2021 or the Stop COVID Act of 2021
This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States.
Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state allegedly, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological agent that results in the bodily injury, death, or damage to property of a U.S. national.

To amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to establish an exception 
   to jurisdictional immunity for a foreign state that discharges a 
               biological weapon, 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 China-Originated Viral 
Infectious Diseases Act of 2021'' or the ``Stop COVID Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCEPTION TO JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY OF A FOREIGN STATE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1605 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections 
        (h) and (i), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
    ``(g)(1) A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction 
of the courts of the United States in any case where such foreign state 
is alleged, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to have 
discharged a biological agent, as defined in section 178 of title 18, 
and such discharge results in the bodily injury, death, or damage to 
property of a national of the United States.
    ``(2) Notwithstanding section 2337(2) of title 18, a national of 
the United States may bring a claim for money damages against a foreign 
state in accordance with section 2333 of title 18 if the foreign state 
would not be immune under this subsection.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to the discharge of a biological agent that occurred before, on, 
or after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act
Bill: S.4638 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to prioritize review of supplemental applications for over-the counter oral contraceptives that are intended for routine use.

To allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive 
                    drugs intended for routine use.

    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 ``Allowing Greater Access to Safe and 
Effective Contraception Act''.

SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTRACEPTIVE 
              DRUGS.

    (a) Priority Review of Application.--The Secretary of Health and 
Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall 
give priority review to any supplemental application submitted under 
section 505(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
355(b)) if--
            (1) the supplemental application is with respect to an oral 
        contraceptive drug intended for routine use;
            (2) the supplemental application is not with respect to any 
        emergency contraceptive drug;
            (3) the supplemental application is not with respect to any 
        drug that is also approved for induced abortion; and
            (4) if the supplemental application is approved, with 
        respect to individuals aged 18 and older, such drug would not 
        be subject to section 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
        Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1)).
    (b) Fee Waiver.--The Secretary shall waive the fee under section 
736(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
379h(a)(1)) with respect to a supplemental application that receives 
priority review under subsection (a).
    (c) Over-the-Counter Availability.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, with respect to individuals under age 18, a 
contraceptive drug that is eligible for priority review under 
subsection (a) shall be subject to section 503(b)(1) of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1)), including after 
approval of the supplemental application as described in subsection 
(a)(3).
    (d) Applicability.--This section applies with respect to a 
supplemental application described in subsection (a) that--
            (1) is submitted before the date of enactment of this Act 
        and remains pending as of such date of enactment; or
            (2) is submitted after such date of enactment.
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Deepãvali Day Act
Bill: H.R.5904 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Deepavali Day Act
This bill establishes Deepãvali Day, also known as Diwali, as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Deepavali, also 
   known as ``Diwali'', as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Deepavali Day Act''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DEEPAVALI DAY.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) Deepavali, also known as the ``Festival of Lights'', is 
        celebrated as a day of thanksgiving and the beginning of the 
        New Year by more than six million Americans, including Hindu 
        Americans, Buddhist Americans, Sikh Americans, Jain Americans, 
        Indo-Caribbean Americans, and non-secular Asian Americans.
            (2) Deepavali falls on the last day of the last month or 
        the New Moon Day in the month of Kartika which occurs during 
        October or November in the Vedic lunar calendar.
            (3) Deepavali signifies the victory of light and knowledge 
        over darkness and ignorance and is an annual time for 
        celebration, reflection, prayer, and gatherings with family, 
        friends, and community.
            (4) The Deepavali holiday celebrates values that are 
        aligned with the democratic principles of the United States, 
        including the triumph of knowledge, light, justice, and freedom 
        over darkness, injustice, tyranny, fear, and oppression.

SEC. 3. DEEPAVALI DAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to Columbus Day the following:
            ``Deepavali Day.''.
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Flint Registry Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: S.3651 | Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie (D-MI)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Flint Registry Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Lead Exposure Registry administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to 
   extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lead Exposure 
                   Registry, 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 ``Flint Registry Reauthorization Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEAD EXPOSURE REGISTRY.

    Section 2203(d) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the 
Nation Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-27(d)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting 
        appropriately;
            (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so 
        redesignated), by striking ``There'' and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(1) Fiscal years 2017 through 2021.--There''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Fiscal years 2023 through 2033.--There is authorized 
        to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $5,000,000 for 
        each of fiscal years 2023 through 2033.''.
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China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2022
Bill: S.3958 | Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon (D-MT)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to deposit into special accounts certain interest earned on antidumping and countervailing duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after October 1, 2000. Currently, the applicable date is October 1, 2014. Amounts in special accounts are distributed to affected domestic producers.

To amend the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to 
      modify the description of interest for purposes of certain 
     distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties.

    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 ``China Trade Cheating Restitution Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DESCRIPTION OF INTEREST FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN 
              DISTRIBUTIONS OF ANTIDUMPING DUTIES AND COUNTERVAILING 
              DUTIES.

    Section 605(c)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement 
Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4401(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``October 1, 
2014'' and inserting ``October 1, 2000''.
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School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
Bill: S.2883 | Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
This bill allows rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for the rehabilitation tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation 
expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation 
                                credit.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``School Infrastructure Modernization 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. QUALIFICATION OF REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
              BUILDINGS FOR REHABILITATION CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subclause:
                                    ``(III) Clause not to apply to 
                                public schools.--This clause shall not 
                                apply in the case of the rehabilitation 
                                of any building which was used as a 
                                qualified public educational facility 
                                (as defined in section 142(k)(1), 
                                determined without regard to 
                                subparagraph (B) thereof) at any time 
                                during the 5-year period ending on the 
                                date that such rehabilitation begins 
                                and which is used as such a facility 
                                immediately after such 
                                rehabilitation.''.
    (b) Report.--Not later than the date which is 5 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, after 
consultation with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, shall 
report to Congress on the effects resulting from the amendment made by 
subsection (a), including--
            (1) the number of qualified public education facilities 
        rehabilitated (stated separately with respect to each State) 
        and the number of students using such facilities (stated 
        separately with respect to each such State);
            (2) the number of qualified public education facilities 
        rehabilitated in low-income communities (as defined in section 
        45D(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and the number 
        of students using such facilities;
            (3) the amount of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for 
        each qualified public education facility rehabilitated; and
            (4) and any other data determined by the Secretary to be 
        useful in evaluating the impact of such amendment.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.
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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".
Bill: S.J.Res.45 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 45

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
  United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to ``Definition of `Frame or 
              Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 27, 2022

 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Braun, Mr. Lee, Mr. Daines, 
Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Thune, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Boozman, 
  Mr. Cotton, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
 Risch, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Paul, and Mr. Rounds) 
  introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
  United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to ``Definition of `Frame or 
              Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''.

    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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and 
Explosives relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and 
Identification of Firearms'' (87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and 
such rule shall have no force or effect.
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SAVES Act
Bill: S.276 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Saving America's Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act or the SAVES Act
This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit a living nonnative species from being listed as a threatened or endangered species.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to include a prohibition on 
the listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an 
              endangered species, 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 ``Saving America's Vulnerable and 
Endangered Species Act'' or the ``SAVES Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON LISTING OF LIVING NONNATIVE SPECIES AS 
              THREATENED SPECIES OR ENDANGERED SPECIES.

    (a) Limitation.--The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 19. PROHIBITION ON LISTING OF LIVING NONNATIVE SPECIES AS 
              THREATENED SPECIES OR ENDANGERED SPECIES.

    ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall 
not list under section 4(c) any living nonnative species.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. prec. 1531) is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to section 17 the following:

``Sec. 18. Annual cost analysis by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
``Sec. 19. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as 
                            threatened species or endangered 
                            species.''.
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Financial Data Sharing Choice Act
Bill: H.R.3912 | Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. (D-MA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Financial Data Sharing Choice Act
This bill requires financial institutions to obtain consent from a consumer before sharing that consumer's nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party. Currently, a consumer must opt out of such information sharing.

To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to require consumers to opt in 
    before a financial institution may share the nonpublic personal 
 information of the consumer with a nonaffiliated third party, 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 ``Financial Data Sharing Choice Act''.

SEC. 2. CONSUMER OPT IN FOR SHARING OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION 
              TO A NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTY.

    Section 502(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6802(b)) is 
amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``Opt Out'' and inserting 
        ``Opt in''; and
            (2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
            ``(1) In general.--A financial institution may not disclose 
        nonpublic personal information of a consumer to a nonaffiliated 
        third party unless--
                    ``(A) such financial institution has received 
                explicit, informed consent from the consumer to 
                authorize such information be disclosed to such third 
                party; and
                    ``(B) such financial institution clearly and 
                conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or 
                in electronic form or other form permitted by the 
                regulations prescribed under section 504, what 
                information shall be disclosed to such third party and 
                for what purpose.''.
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Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4830 | Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek (D-WA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2021
This bill prohibits certain provisions from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House of Representatives or the Senate. Specifically, a provision that increases or extends an increase of single-employer pension program premiums payable to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) may not be counted as such an offset.
(The PBGC is a federal agency that insures the benefits of private sector, defined benefit pension plans. The PBGC is financed by insurance premiums paid by sponsors of the plans, investment income, assets from pension plans taken over by the PBGC, and recoveries from the companies formerly responsible for the plans.)

To prohibit the use of premiums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty 
          Corporation as an offset for other Federal spending.

    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 ``Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF PREMIUMS AS AN OFFSET.

    (a) In General.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
for purposes of determining points of order under the Congressional 
Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) or any concurrent resolution 
on the budget, any provision that increases, or extends the increase 
of, any single-employer pension program premiums payable to the Pension 
Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall not be counted in estimating the 
level of budget authority, outlays, or revenues--
            (1) in the Senate, for any bill, joint resolution, 
        amendment, amendment between the Houses, conference report, or 
        motion; or
            (2) in the House of Representatives, for any bill or joint 
        resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon.
    (b) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--Congress adopts 
the provisions of this section--
            (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate 
        and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is 
        deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, and 
        supersede other rules only to the extent that they are 
        inconsistent with such rules; and
            (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of 
        either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the 
        procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and 
        to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that 
        House.
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GRAD VA Educational Assistance Parity Act of 2021
Bill: S.2644 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Parity Act of 2021 or the GRAD VA Educational Assistance Parity Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 educational assistance to members of the National Guard who perform full-time National Guard duty or full-time service in the National Guard when performing active duty.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for Post-
   9/11 Educational Assistance to members of the National Guard who 
        perform certain full-time duty, 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 ``Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty 
Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Parity Act of 
2021'' or the ``GRAD VA Educational Assistance Parity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
              TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO PERFORM CERTAIN 
              FULL-TIME DUTY.

    Section 3301(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
                    ``(B) In the case of members of the reserve 
                components of the Armed Forces--
                            ``(i) service on active duty (as defined in 
                        section 101(d) of title 10), but not including 
                        inactive duty training (as defined in section 
                        101(d) of title 10); or
                            ``(ii) service on active duty under a call 
                        or order to active duty under section 688, 
                        12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 
                        12304, 12304a, or 12304b of title 10 or section 
                        3713 of title 14, but not including inactive 
                        duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of 
                        title 10).''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C)--
                    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and 
                inserting a semicolon; and
                    (B) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the 
                following new clauses:
                            ``(ii) in the National Guard when 
                        performing full-time National Guard duty (as 
                        defined in section 101 of title 32); or
                            ``(iii) in the National Guard when 
                        performing active duty (as defined in section 
                        101 of title 32).''.
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Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2022
Bill: S.5148 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for making unemployment compensation payments to an individual with an adjusted gross income equal to or greater than $1 million.

To end unemployment payments to jobless millionaires.

    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 ``Ending Unemployment Payments to 
Jobless Millionaires Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENDING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS TO JOBLESS MILLIONAIRES.

    (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
Federal funds may be used to make payments of unemployment compensation 
(including such compensation under the Federal-State Extended 
Compensation Act of 1970) in a year to an individual whose adjusted 
gross income is equal to or greater than $1,000,000.
    (b) Compliance.--Any application for unemployment compensation 
shall include a form or procedure for an individual applicant to 
certify that such individual is not prohibited from receiving 
unemployment compensation pursuant to subsection (a).
    (c) Audits.--The certifications required by subsection (b) shall be 
auditable by the Department of Labor or the Government Accountability 
Office.
    (d) Effective Date.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall 
apply to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.
Bill: H.R.7648 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike (R-LA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation 
                           Governance Board.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISINFORMATION GOVERNANCE 
              BOARD.

    No Federal funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made 
available to the Secretary of Homeland Security may be made available 
to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance 
Board.
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