hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
Bill: S.1938 | Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
This bill extends through January 2, 2027, the authority of the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of Gold Star families.

To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work 
        in honor of Gold Star Families, 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 ``Gold Star Mothers Family Monument 
Extension Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMEMORATIVE WORK.

    Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United Sates Code, the 
authority provided by section 2859 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112-
239; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply 
through January 2, 2027.
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Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1489 | Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve (D-TN)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021
This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights.
The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers.

To permit vicarious liability claims against an employer of a person 
who, under color of law, subjects another to the deprivation of rights, 
                        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 ``Civil Rights Enhancement and Law 
Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. VICARIOUS LIABILITY.

    Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``Every''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) In any action brought under subsection (a), the employer of a 
law enforcement officer acting under color of any law described in such 
subsection shall be vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of the 
officer committed within the scope of employment in the same manner and 
to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent 
acts of its employee under the laws of the State, Territory, or the 
District of Columbia. For purposes of this subsection, a law 
enforcement officer acting under color of law shall be deemed to be 
acting within the course and scope of employment (regardless of whether 
the act of the law enforcement officer was unconstitutional).
    ``(c) It shall not be a defense against any claim for vicarious 
liability under subsection (b) that a law enforcement officer has 
immunity in any action against the law enforcement officer under 
subsection (a). Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting, 
providing, or extending any extant immunity to a law enforcement 
officer.
    ``(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude 
liability under any other theory of law for deprivations actionable 
under subsection (a) caused by a law enforcement officer or an employer 
of such law enforcement officer.''.
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Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3781 | Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom (D-NJ)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish and regularly update its website with an accounting of property that is forfeited to the United States as a result of foreign government corruption. It also expresses the sense of Congress that recovered assets shall be returned for the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption.

To require an accounting of certain property forfeited to the United 
                    States, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FORFEITED PROPERTY.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 988. Accounting of certain forfeited property
    ``(a) Accounting.--The Attorney General shall make available to the 
public an accounting of any property relating to foreign government 
corruption that is forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 
982.
    ``(b) Format.--The accounting described under subsection (a) shall 
be published on the website of the Department of Justice in a format 
that includes the following:
            ``(1) A heading as follows: `Assets stolen from the people 
        of ______ and recovered by the United States', the blank space 
        being filled with the name of the foreign government that is 
        the target of corruption.
            ``(2) The total amount recovered by the United States on 
        behalf of the foreign people that is the target of corruption 
        at the time when such recovered funds are deposited into the 
        Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund or the Department 
        of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund
    ``(c) Updated Website.--The Attorney General shall update the 
website of the Department of Justice to include an accounting of any 
new property relating to foreign government corruption that has been 
forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 982 not later than 
14 days after such forfeiture, unless such update would compromise an 
ongoing law enforcement investigation.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 46 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``988. Accounting of certain forfeited property.''.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that recovered assets be returned for 
the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption under conditions 
that reasonably ensure the transparent and effective use, 
administration and monitoring of returned proceeds.
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Neighbors Not Enemies Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3621 | Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan (D-MN)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Neighbors Not Enemies Act of 2021
This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

To repeal the Alien Enemies Act, 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 ``Neighbors Not Enemies Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF ALIEN ENEMIES ACT.

    Sections 4067 through 4070 of the Revised Statutes of the United 
States (50 U.S.C. 21-24) are repealed.
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No Free TRIPS Act
Bill: S.4063 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
No Free TRIPS Act
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal from or modification to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) without explicit authorization from Congress.
The TRIPS Agreement is one of several international agreements that led to the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In October 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several WTO members proposed a waiver of some TRIPS obligations, including obligations related to national patent laws.

To prohibit the President from negotiating or concluding any 
  withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the Agreement on 
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights without explicit 
                      authorization from Congress.

    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 Free TRIPS Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT ON TRADE-RELATED 
              ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

    (a) In General.--The President, and any official, employee, or 
agent of the United States, may not negotiate or conclude any 
withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the TRIPS Agreement 
without obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before beginning 
negotiations with respect to that withdrawal, suspension, or 
modification.
    (b) TRIPS Agreement Defined.--In this section, the term ``TRIPS 
Agreement'' means the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of 
Intellectual Property Rights referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the 
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(15)).
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Countering the People’s Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act
Bill: H.R.6158 | Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. (D-VA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Countering the People's Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to study and report on the challenges posed by the emergence of Chinese militia fleets in the South China Sea.

To require a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia 
         fleets in the South China Sea, 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 ``Countering the People's Republic of 
China Maritime Militia Fleet Act''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON THE EMERGENCE OF MILITIA FLEETS 
              IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study on the 
challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China 
Sea, including--
            (1) a tactical threat assessment and assessment of United 
        States Navy and Coast Guard capability;
            (2) options for countering militia fleets; and
            (3) an assessment of future capabilities needed to address 
        those challenges.
    (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on 
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the Senate a report on the study conducted pursuant 
to subsection (a).
    (c) Militia Fleet.--In this section, the term ``militia fleet'' 
means the People's Armed Forces Maritime Militia or other subset 
national militias of China.
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A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets.
Bill: S.2463 | Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. (R-ID)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
This bill requires federal agencies to submit zero-based budgets to the Office of Management and Budget and the congressional budget committees. A zero-based budget is a systematic budget analysis in which managers (1) examine current objectives, operations, and costs; (2) consider alternative ways of carrying out programs or activities; and (3) rank different programs or activities by order of importance.
The bill also requires federal agencies to submit recommendations for spending reductions of at least 2% from the previous year's levels. The Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration are exempt from this requirement.

To require agencies submit zero-based budgets.

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

SECTION 1. ZERO-BASED BUDGETS.

    (a) Definition.--In this Act:
            (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the 
        term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
            (2) Zero-based budget.--The term ``zero-based budget'' 
        means a systematic budget analysis in support of decision 
        making in which managers--
                    (A) examine current objectives, operations, and 
                costs;
                    (B) consider alternative ways of carrying out their 
                program or activity; and
                    (C) rank different programs or activities by order 
                of importance to the organization.
    (b) Zero-Based Budgets.--Every sixth year, each agency shall submit 
to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 
Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget 
of the House of Representatives a zero-based budget for the next fiscal 
year and each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years.
    (c) Recommendations.--In addition to the zero-based budget required 
under subsection (b), each agency, except the Department of Defense and 
the National Nuclear Security Administration shall submit 
recommendations for which programs Congress should cut or reduce 
appropriations in an amount that equals not less than a 2-percent 
reduction from the previous year appropriation in discretionary 
spending.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office".
Bill: H.R.4168 | Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 142]
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[[Page 136 STAT. 1264]]

Public Law 117-142
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ``Petty Officer 1st Class 
  Charles Jackson French Post Office''. <<NOTE: June 15, 2022 -  [H.R. 
                                4168]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS CHARLES JACKSON FRENCH POST 
                              OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post 
Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Petty 
Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office''.

    Approved June 15, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 4168:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Feb. 1, considered and passed House.
            May 25, considered and passed Senate.

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VET TEC Enhancement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2335 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (R-IA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
VET TEC Enhancement Act of 2021
This bill increases the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) High Technology Pilot Program from $45 million to $125 million for FY2022 and each succeeding year. The High Technology Pilot Program provides eligible veterans with the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education that the VA determines provide training or skills sought by employers in a relevant field or industry.

To increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the high 
    technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    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 ``VET TEC Enhancement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY PILOT 
              PROGRAM.

    Subsection (g) of section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans 
Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 
note), as amended by section 4302 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. 
Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 
(Public Law 116-315), is amended to read as follows:
    ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds shall be made 
available for carrying out the pilot program under this section from 
funds appropriated to, or otherwise made available to, the Department 
for the payment of readjustment benefits, in the following amounts for 
a fiscal year in which the Secretary carries out the pilot program:
            ``(1) For each fiscal year preceding fiscal year 2022, 
        $45,000,000.
            ``(2) For fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year, 
        $125,000,000.''.
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TRAIN Act
Bill: S.1568 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act
This bill modifies the methodology and application of Medicare Advantage nursing and allied health education payments for hospitals. Specifically, for 2010-2019, the bill eliminates the annual cap on total payments and excludes any resulting increase from factoring into calculations for graduate medical education payments for such hospitals. (The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently issued guidance providing for the recalculation and correction of certain payments to account for the annual payment cap.)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a waiver of 
  the cap on annual payments for nursing and allied health education 
                               payments.

    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 ``Technical Reset to Advance the 
Instruction of Nurses Act'' or the ``TRAIN Act''.

SEC. 2. WAIVER OF CAP ON ANNUAL PAYMENTS FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH 
              EDUCATION PAYMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 1886(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395ww(l)(2)(B)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``payments.--Such ratio'' and inserting 
        ``payments.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), 
                        such ratio''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(ii) Exception to annual limitation for 
                        each of 2010 through 2019.--For each of 2010 
                        through 2019, the limitation under clause (i) 
                        on the total amount of additional payments for 
                        nursing and allied health education to be 
                        distributed to hospitals under this subsection 
                        for portions of cost reporting periods 
                        occurring in the year shall not apply to such 
                        payments made in such year.''.
    (b) No Affect on Payments for Direct Graduate Medical Education.--
Section 1886(h)(3)(D)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395ww(h)(3)(D)(iii)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
sentence: ``In applying the preceding sentence for each of 2010 through 
2019, the Secretary shall not take into account any increase in the 
total amount of such additional payment amounts for such nursing and 
allied health education for portions of cost reporting periods 
occurring in the year pursuant to the application of paragraph 
(2)(B)(ii) of such subsection.''.
    (c) Retroactive Application.--The amendments made by this section 
shall apply to payments made for portions of cost reporting periods 
occurring in 2010 and subsequent years.
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Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022
Bill: S.3992 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022
This bill increases the tax deduction for the expenses of eligible educators from $250 to $1,000, An eligible educator is, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction 
   for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

    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 ``Educators Expense Deduction 
Modernization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY AND 
              SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``elementary and secondary school 
        teachers'' in the heading and inserting ``eligible educators'', 
        and
            (2) by striking ``$250'' and inserting ``$1,000''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2022'',
            (2) by striking ``$250'' and inserting ``$1,000'', and
            (3) by striking ``calendar year 2014'' and inserting 
        ``calendar year 2021''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to taxable years beginning December 31, 2021.
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LOST Organs Act of 2022
Bill: S.5314 | Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Lost Opportunities to Supply Transplantable Organs Act of 2022 or the LOST Organs Act of 2022
This bill requires the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to take specified actions related to the transportation of organs, including tracking and publicly reporting the status of organs in the transplant supply chain. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network is a public-private partnership that links the professionals involved in the U.S. donation and transplantation system.

To improve the operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation 
                                Network.

    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 ``Lost Opportunities to Supply 
Transplantable Organs Act of 2022'' or the ``LOST Organs Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ORGAN PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION NETWORK.

    Section 372(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
274(b)(2)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and practice'' 
        after ``quality'';
            (2) by moving subparagraphs (M) through (O) 2 ems to the 
        left;
            (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (O) as 
        subparagraphs (J) through (Q), respectively; and
            (4) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:
            ``(H) track and publicly report, with redactions of 
        personal identifiers of donors, waitlist candidates, and 
        recipients, on the status of all organs in transport from organ 
        procurement organizations to any location within the transplant 
        supply chain, including transplant centers,
            ``(I) in the event that an organ is lost, damaged, or 
        delayed in transport, establish an open and transparent process 
        to determine cause, corrective action, and recommendations for 
        updates to the standards of quality and practice under 
        subparagraph (E) to prevent organs from being lost, damaged, or 
        delayed,''.
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Informing VETS Act
Bill: H.R.5483 | Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony (R-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Informing Veterans on Education for Transitioning Servicemembers Act or the Informing VETS Act
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'' or the ``Informing VETS Act''.

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 explain 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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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.4253 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al (D-TX)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, 
                        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. CHROMIUM-6 NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATION.

    Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall publish a 
maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary 
drinking water regulation under section 1412 of the Safe Drinking Water 
Act (42 U.S.C. 300g-1) for chromium-6, which shall include a filtration 
requirement.
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Caribbean Stakeholders Engagement Act
Bill: H.R.8797 | Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Caribbean Stakeholders Engagement Act
This bill adds a requirement for the Department of the Treasury to consult with financial institutions and governments of the Caribbean region in developing a strategy to reduce financial services de-risking.

To amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization 
 Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to 
  consult with affected financial institutions and governments of the 
Caribbean region when developing the strategy on financial services de-
                    risking required under that law.

    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 ``Caribbean Stakeholders Engagement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. STRATEGY ON DE-RISKING.

    Section 6215(c)(4) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (31 U.S.C. 5311 note) is 
amended by inserting ``including affected financial institutions and 
governments of the Caribbean region,'' before ``shall develop''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, as the "Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.7519 | Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy (D-MI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, as the Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 306]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4391]]

Public Law 117-306
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, as the ``Dr. Ezra 
S. Parke Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 7519]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DR. EZRA S. PARKE POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, shall 
be known and designated as the ``Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office 
Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Dr. Ezra S. 
Parke Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7519:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19".
Bill: S.J.Res.24 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the order submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities With Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 and published on August 6, 2021.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 24

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
   United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease 
  Control and Prevention relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential 
   Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of 
         COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            August 10, 2021

  Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Toomey, and Mr. Burr) introduced the 
 following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the 
          Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
   United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease 
  Control and Prevention relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential 
   Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of 
         COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19''.

    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 Disease Control and Prevention 
relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities 
with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the 
Further Spread of COVID-19'' (86 Fed. Reg. 43244 (August 6, 2021)) and 
printed in the Congressional Record on August 10, 2021, and such rule 
shall have no force or effect.
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To require the Department of Defense to revise the system used for categorizing unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5202 | Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense (DOD) to initiate a process to review and revise the system used by DOD for categorizing unmanned aircraft systems, as described in Joint Publication 3-30 titled Joint Air Operations.

To require the Department of Defense to revise the system used for 
    categorizing unmanned aircraft systems, 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. REQUIRED REVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 
              SYSTEMS CATEGORIZATION.

    (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
Sustainment shall initiate a process to review and revise the system 
used by the Department of Defense for categorizing unmanned aircraft 
systems, as described in Joint Publication 3-30 titled ``Joint Air 
Operations''.
    (b) Required Elements for Revision.--In revising the 
characteristics associated with any of the five categories of unmanned 
aircraft systems in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall 
consider the effect a revision would have on--
            (1) the future capability and employment needs to support 
        current and emerging warfighting concepts;
            (2) advanced systems and technologies available in the 
        current commercial marketplace;
            (3) the rapid fielding of unmanned aircraft systems 
        technology; and
            (4) the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the 
        National Airspace System.
    (c) Consultation Requirements.--In carrying out the review required 
under subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
and Sustainment shall consult with--
            (1) the Secretaries of the Military Departments;
            (2) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and
            (3) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation 
        Administration.
    (d) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2022, the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to 
the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
describing the results of the review initiated under subsection (a), 
any revisions planned to the system used by the Department of Defense 
for categorizing unmanned aircraft systems as a result of such review, 
and a proposed implementation plan and timelines for such revisions.
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Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
Bill: S.3273 | Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
This bill takes approximately 2,560 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.
Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the 
 benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, 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 ``Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to 
Trust Confirmation Act''.

SEC. 2. LAND TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AGUA 
              CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS.

    (a) In General.--The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the 
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as ``Lands to 
be Taken into Trust'' on the map entitled ``Agua Caliente Band of 
Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust'' and dated November 17, 
2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for the benefit 
of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
    (b) Administration.--Land taken into trust by subsection (a) shall 
be--
            (1) part of the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of 
        Cahuilla Indians; and
            (2) administered in accordance with the laws and 
        regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by 
        the United States for the benefit of an Indian Tribe.
    (c) Gaming Prohibited.--Land taken into trust by subsection (a) 
shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 
(25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).
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117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3273

                          [Report No. 117-125]

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POWER Act
Bill: H.R.6065 | Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in Springfield, Ohio.
The authority of DOE to release such reversionary interest is conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of title to the real property by the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County.

To authorize the Secretary of Energy to release a reversionary interest 
           in certain real property, 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 ``Providing Opportunities for Wider 
Economic Revitalization Act'' or the ``POWER Act''.

SEC. 2. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, 
              SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.

    (a) Release of Reversionary Interest Authorized.--Subject to 
subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy may release, without 
reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired 
by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration 
made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and 
construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in 
Springfield, Ohio.
    (b) Condition on Release.--The authority of the Secretary of Energy 
to release the reversionary interest described in subsection (a) is 
conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of 
title to the real property subject to the reversionary interest by the 
Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County, a nonprofit entity 
created by the City of Springfield, Ohio, Clark County, Ohio, and the 
Chamber of Commerce in the County.
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Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
Bill: H.R.492 | Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. (R-NY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
This bill permanently extends the authorization for the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority 
 of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance 
    for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in 
                           permanent housing.

    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 ``Supporting Veteran Families in Need 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 
              SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES 
              IN PERMANENT HOUSING.

    Paragraph (1) of section 2044(e) of title 38, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(I) The amounts that are appropriated to carry 
                out such subsections for fiscal year 2023 and each 
                fiscal year thereafter.''.
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Banking Privacy Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5475 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson (R-NJ)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Banking Privacy Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from implementing any new information reporting requirements for individuals or businesses regarding inflows or outflows of deposits or withdrawals regarding banking and other financial accounts.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from implementing new 
information reporting requirements relating to inflows or outflows from 
          individual and business bank and financial accounts.

    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 ``Banking Privacy Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

    The Secretary of the Treasury may not implement any new information 
reporting requirements on inflows or outflows of deposits or 
withdrawals in individual and business banking and other financial 
accounts.
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To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Wyoming County in the region covered by the Northern Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2625 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris (R-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill includes the New York county of Wyoming in the regional area of the Northern Border Regional Commission (one of several federal regional commissions created to address economic distress in specific geographic areas).

To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Wyoming County in the 
  region covered by the Northern Border Regional Commission, 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. NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION EXPANSION.

    Section 15733(3) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``Wyoming,'' after ``Wayne,''.
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Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4512 | Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2021
This bill removes the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue semipostal stamps (stamps sold at a premium to raise funds for causes of national public interest) except as provided by an act of Congress. (Currently, the USPS issues semipostals using its own discretion to determine the causes it considers to be in the national public interest.)
The bill also makes entities (currently, only agencies) eligible to receive amounts that become available from the sale of semipostals. Congress must determine the appropriate agencies or entities that receive such amounts.
The USPS must issue regulations addressing how administrative costs incurred relating to semipostals shall be computed, recovered, and kept to a minimum.

To amend section 416 of title 39, United States Code, to remove the 
  authority of the United States Postal Service to issue semipostals 
 except as provided for by an Act of Congress, 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 ``Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SEMIPOSTAL STAMP 
              AUTHORITY.

    Section 416 of title 39, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) Limited Authority.--The Postal Service may issue and sell 
semipostals under this section only for such purposes or causes as 
provided for by an Act of Congress.'';
            (2) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                            (i) by striking ``appropriate agency or 
                        agencies'' and inserting ``appropriate agency 
                        or entity, as provided for by an Act of 
                        Congress pursuant to subsection (b),''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``such agency'' and 
                        inserting ``such agency or entity'';
                    (B) by striking paragraph (2);
                    (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph 
                (2); and
                    (D) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by 
                subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by amending 
                subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
                    ``(B) Administrative costs.--The Postal Service 
                shall issue regulations addressing how the costs 
                incurred by the Postal Service in carrying out this 
                section shall be computed, recovered, and kept to a 
                minimum.'';
            (3) by striking subsection (e); and
            (4) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
        (e) and (f), respectively.
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