hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Climate and Health Protection Act
Bill: H.R.780 | Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Climate and Health Protection Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Climate and Health Program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continued 
  implementation of the Climate and Health program by the Centers for 
                    Disease Control and Prevention.

    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 ``Climate and Health Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLIMATE AND HEALTH PROGRAM.

    Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by 
inserting after section 317U (42 U.S.C. 247b-23) the following new 
section:

``SEC. 317V. CLIMATE AND HEALTH PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue to 
implement the Climate and Health program carried out by the National 
Center for Environmental Health (or successor program) for the 
following purposes:
            ``(1) To translate climate change science to inform States, 
        local health departments, and communities.
            ``(2) To create decision support tools to build capacity to 
        prepare for climate change.
            ``(3) To serve as a credible leader in planning for the 
        public health impacts of climate change.
    ``(b) Written Notification to Congress.--In the case of the 
establishment of any successor program to the Climate and Health 
program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through 
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall 
submit to Congress a written notification of any transfer or 
reprogramming of funds to establish such a successor program.
    ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
        to carry out the program referred to in subsection (a) 
        $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year 
        thereafter.
            ``(2) Limitation.--None of the funds made available under 
        paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the 
        Secretary to carry out another program administered by the 
        Secretary.''.
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A bill to prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.
Bill: S.3718 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia.

To prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from 
                        the Russian Federation.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM 
              PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

    (a) Finding.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and 
        Trade provides for security exceptions to the rules of the 
        World Trade Organization to allow a member of the World Trade 
        Organization to take actions ``necessary for the protection of 
        its essential security interests'' during ``time of war or 
        other emergency in international relations'' or ``to prevent 
        any contracting party from taking any action in pursuance of 
        its obligations under the United Nations Charter for the 
        maintenance of international peace and security''.
            (2) The aggression of the Russian Federation against 
        Ukraine warrants taking action permitted under that Article.
    (b) Prohibition.--The importation of petroleum and petroleum 
products from the Russian Federation is prohibited.
    (c) Effective Date.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the prohibition 
        under subsection (b) applies with respect to petroleum and 
        petroleum products entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
        consumption, after the date that is 15 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act.
            (2) Transition rule.--The prohibition under subsection (b) 
        does not apply with respect to petroleum and petroleum products 
        in transit to the United States on the day before the date of 
        the enactment of this Act.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.8944 | Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd (R-PA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
   at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as the ``Harold 
                     Billow Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. HAROLD BILLOW POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Harold Billow 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 ``Harold 
Billow Post Office Building''.
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Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Bill: H.R.8246 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (R-IA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
This bill requires registered lobbyists to disclose any foreign countries or political parties that are involved in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the lobbyist's activities.

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision 
     relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

    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 ``Disclosing Foreign Influence in 
Lobbying Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION.

    Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 
1603(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
            (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``the offense.'' and 
        inserting the following: ``the offense; and
            ``(8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address 
        of each government of a foreign country (including any agency 
        or subdivision of a foreign government, such as a regional or 
        municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, 
        other than the client, that participates in the direction, 
        planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of 
        the registrant.''.
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A bill to prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security and any officer or employee of the Social Security Administration from requiring that any individual be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act.
Bill: S.2998 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Social Security Administration from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits. The prohibition also applies to receipt of Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources).

To prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security and any officer or 
employee of the Social Security Administration from requiring that any 
 individual be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving 
      benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINATION AS A CONDITION 
              OF RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY OR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY 
              INCOME BENEFITS.

    Neither the Commissioner of Social Security nor any officer or 
employee of the Social Security Administration shall establish or 
enforce any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine 
as a condition of receiving a benefit under title II or XVI of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; 1381 et seq.).
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the "Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office".
Bill: H.R.92 | Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff (R-SC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 194]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 2212]]

Public Law 117-194
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the ``Specialist Four 
  Charles Johnson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Oct. 11, 2022 -  [H.R. 92]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SPECIALIST FOUR CHARLES JOHNSON POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Specialist Four Charles Johnson 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 ``Specialist 
Four Charles Johnson Post Office''.

    Approved October 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 92:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            May 10, 12, considered and passed House.
            Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
Bill: H.R.2914 | Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to share contact information for suicide prevention resources with students.
If IHEs distribute student identification cards, then they must include on the cards phone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and a campus mental-health center or program.
If IHEs do not create such cards, then they must publish the numbers on their websites.

To add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Mental Health Access for 
Students Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDING SUICIDE PREVENTION CONTACT INFORMATION TO SCHOOL 
              IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(30)(A) In the case of an institution that creates and 
        distributes identification cards for students at any time after 
        the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution shall 
        include phone contact information on each such card for the 
        following organizations:
                    ``(i) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
                    ``(ii) Crisis Text Line.
                    ``(iii) A campus mental health center or program, 
                as determined by the institution.
            ``(B) In the case of an institution that does not create 
        and distribute identification cards for students at any time 
        after the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution 
        shall publish the suicide prevention contact information 
        specified in subparagraph (A) on the website of such 
        institution.
            ``(C) If an organization in clause (i) or (ii) of 
        subparagraph (A) ceases to exist, the Secretary may designate a 
        different entity with a similar purpose to be included on the 
        identification card.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect beginning on the day that is 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill: S.J.Res.18 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (allowing citizens residing in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, who in turn vote in the electoral college for the President and Vice President).

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 18

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the 
                             United States.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 22, 2021

Mr. Marshall introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
          twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the 
                             United States.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. The twenty-third article of amendment to the 
Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
    ``Section 2. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article 
by appropriate legislation.''.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
Bill: H.R.8497 | Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin (R-OK)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person 
   requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished 
         through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

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

SECTION 1. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR 
              MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND 
              TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.

    (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services 
Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and 
        mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The 
        geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall 
        not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or 
        after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a 
        substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of 
        such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as 
        determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day 
        after the end of the emergency period described in section 
        1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for 
        purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental 
        health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an 
        originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than 
        an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such 
        paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of 
        paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such 
        clause.''.
    (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.--
Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is 
amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; 
        and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that 
        is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period 
        described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.
    (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health 
Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395m(o)(4) is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; 
        and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day 
        that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period 
        described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.
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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5981 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021
This bill makes permanent the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 
 exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health 
                              plan rules.

    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 ``Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

    (a) In General.--Section 223(c)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``In the case of plan years beginning on 
or before December 31, 2021, a plan'' and inserting ``A plan''.
    (b) Certain Coverage Disregarded.--Section 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``(in the case of 
plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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To improve the infant formula supply chain, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7802 | Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill suspends for 90 days the imposition of duties on the importation of any infant formula product. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to study the feasibility of infant formula distribution centers remaining open for 24 hours a day.

To improve the infant formula supply chain, 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. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TARIFFS.

    During the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this 
Act, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no duty shall be 
imposed with respect to the importation of any infant formula product.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF INFANT FORMULA DISTRIBUTION CENTERS 
              REMAINING OPEN FOR 24 HOURS A DAY.

    The Comptroller General of the United States shall--
            (1) study the feasibility of food infant formula 
        distribution centers remaining open for 24 hours a day and any 
        corresponding impacts to supply chains, including to determine 
        whether keeping such centers open 24 hours a day would 
        contribute to increasing the flow of goods and products to 
        store shelves and final points of sale; and
            (2) not later 30 days after the date of enactment of this 
        Act, complete such study and submit to the Congress a report on 
        the results of such study.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement to specify an effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 educational assistance to a dependent, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3606 | Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy (R-AL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill removes the requirement that an individual transferring a Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance entitlement must specify the period for which the transfer must be effective for each dependent who is designated to receive the transfer.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement to 
  specify an effective period of a transfer of Post-9/11 educational 
           assistance to a dependent, 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. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO SPECIFY AN EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF 
              A TRANSFER OF POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO A 
              DEPENDENT.

    Section 3319(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by adding ``and'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
        period; and
            (3) by striking paragraph (3).

            Passed the Senate August 4, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3606

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Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act
Bill: S.4494 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act

This bill modifies the Bureau of Reclamation's Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, which provides grants to water and power delivery authorities in certain western states for the planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that have a total cost of $500 million or more. Specifically, the bill removes the program's sunset provision and revises eligibility requirements.

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modify the 
   requirements for an eligible project under the competitive grant 
program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects, to provide 
for an additional authorization of appropriations for that program, to 
  repeal the termination of authority for that program, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Large-Scale Water 
Recycling and Reuse Projects Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, REPEAL OF 
              TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY, AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION OF 
              APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR LARGE-
              SCALE WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS.

    (a) Eligible Project.--Section 40905(c) of the Infrastructure 
Investment and Jobs Act (43 U.S.C. 3205(c)) is amended by striking 
paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) is--
                    ``(A) constructed, operated, and maintained by an 
                eligible entity; or
                    ``(B) owned by an eligible entity; and''.
    (b) Repeal of Termination of Authority; Additional Authorization of 
Appropriations.--Section 40905 of the Infrastructure Investment and 
Jobs Act (43 U.S.C. 3205) is amended by striking subsection (k) and 
inserting the following:
    ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to the amounts 
made available to carry out this section under section 40901(4)(B), 
there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$500,000,000, to remain available until expended.''.
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National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act
Bill: S.3334 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act
This bill extends through FY2027 the authority of the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on eligible federal land to honor the slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.

To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work 
  to honor enslaved and free black persons who served in the American 
                  Revolution, 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 ``National Liberty Memorial 
Preservation Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDING.

    Congress finds that the period preceding the 250th anniversary of 
the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, offers the best 
conditions in 10 generations to honor and preserve the contributions of 
enslaved and free black soldiers and civilians to independence by the 
triumph of a permanent National Liberty Memorial representing deeds 
that, on 2 previous occasions, Congress declared to be of ``preeminent 
historical and lasting significance to the nation''.

SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMEMORATIVE WORK.

    Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, 
the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 
112-239) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.
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Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act
Bill: H.R.7047 | Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt (D-OR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act
This bill allows for the omission of certain information relating to the strength of a product in a biosimilar application, as determined by the Food and Drug Administration.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act with respect to the 
determination by the Secretary regarding certain biosimilar application 
                   elements, 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 ``Lowering Costs by Improving 
Biosimilar Uptake Act''.

SEC. 2. DETERMINATION BY SECRETARY REGARDING CERTAIN BIOSIMILAR 
              APPLICATION ELEMENTS.

    Section 351(k)(2)(A)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act 
(262(k)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows:
                            ``(ii) Determination by secretary regarding 
                        certain application elements.--
                                    ``(I) In general.--The Secretary 
                                may determine, in the Secretary's 
                                discretion, that an element described 
                                in clause (i)(I), or in clause (i)(IV) 
                                with respect to the strength of a 
                                biological product, is unnecessary in 
                                an application submitted under this 
                                subsection.
                                    ``(II) Use of determination.--If 
                                the Secretary makes a determination 
                                under this clause that information 
                                demonstrating that the strength of the 
                                biological product is the same as that 
                                of the reference product as described 
                                in clause (i)(IV) is unnecessary, the 
                                term `reference product' shall, for 
                                purposes of this section with respect 
                                to such biological product, include all 
                                applicable strengths of the reference 
                                product.''.
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Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
Bill: S.2030 | Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron (R-WI)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program.
Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Further, the bill prohibits the President from (1) limiting the application of certain sanctions, or (2) refraining to apply such sanctions pursuant to an agreement unless the agreement is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate as a treaty.

To declare that any agreement reached by the President relating to the 
   nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the 
       advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Nuclear Treaty Act''.

SEC. 2. AGREEMENTS RELATED TO NUCLEAR PROGRAM OF IRAN DEEMED TREATIES 
              SUBJECT TO ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

    (a) Treaty Subject to Advice and Consent of the Senate.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any agreement reached by 
the President with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran is 
deemed to be a treaty that is subject to the requirements of article 
II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States 
requiring that the treaty is subject to the advice and consent of the 
Senate, with two-thirds of Senators concurring.
    (b) Limitation on Sanctions Relief.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the President may not waive, suspend, reduce, provide 
relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions under any 
other provision of law or refrain from applying any such sanctions 
pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran that 
includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, 
or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to 
take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political 
commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether it is legally 
binding or not, including any joint comprehensive plan of action 
entered into or made between Iran and any other parties, and any 
additional materials related thereto, including annexes, appendices, 
codicils, side agreements, implementing materials, documents, and 
guidance, technical or other understandings, and any related 
agreements, whether entered into or implemented prior to the agreement 
or to be entered into or implemented in the future, unless the 
agreement is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate as a 
treaty and receives the concurrence of two-thirds of Senators.
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Secure Space Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9464 | Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Secure Space Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting licenses or access to U.S. markets for non-geostationary orbit satellite systems to certain producers or providers of communications equipment or services. Specifically, the FCC may not grant a license or market access to an entity that produces or provides equipment or a service that the FCC determines poses an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons (e.g., Huawei Technologies Company and China Mobile International USA Inc.).
Non-geostationary satellite systems are comprised of satellites that do not maintain a stationary position but rather move in relation to the Earth's surface; they may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.

To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to 
prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license 
or United States market access for a non-geostationary orbit satellite 
   system if the license or grant of market access would be held or 
     controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered 
communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, 
                        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 ``Secure Space Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON GRANT OF CERTAIN SATELLITE LICENSES OR UNITED 
              STATES MARKET ACCESS.

    (a) In General.--The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act 
of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating sections 10 and 11 as sections 11 and 
        12, respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after section 9 the following:

``SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON GRANT OF CERTAIN SATELLITE LICENSES OR UNITED 
              STATES MARKET ACCESS.

    ``The Commission may not grant a license for, or a petition for a 
declaratory ruling to access the United States market using, a non-
geostationary orbit satellite system (as defined in section 25.103 of 
title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)), 
if such license or grant of market access would be held or controlled 
by--
            ``(1) an entity that produces or provides any covered 
        communications equipment or service; or
            ``(2) an affiliate (as defined in section 3 of the 
        Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153)) of an entity 
        described in paragraph (1).''.
    (b) Applicability.--Section 10 of the Secure and Trusted 
Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a), shall 
apply with respect to the grant of a license or petition on or after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
Bill: S.1505 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels to include certain notification requirements with regard to search and rescue missions. Such requirements include developing a procedure for the immediate notification of next of kin in the event that search and rescue teams save or recover crew members during the missions.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to modify regulations 
relating to vessel response plans to include notifications with respect 
                     to search and rescue missions.

    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 ``Vessel Response Plan Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SEARCH AND RESCUE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSEL RESPONSE 
              PLANS OF COAST GUARD-APPROVED COMMERCIAL VESSELS.

    (a) In General.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall modify 
subparts I and J of part 155 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, 
to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved tank and 
nontank commercial vessels to include the procedures described in 
subsection (b) for use by the Coast Guard in the case of a search and 
rescue mission.
    (b) Procedures.--The procedures described in this subsection are as 
follows:
            (1) A procedure for providing, not less frequently than 
        twice daily for the duration of a search and rescue mission, 
        notifications to family members of the crew of the vessel with 
        respect to the status of the search and rescue mission, any 
        injured crew member, and salvage.
            (2) A procedure for the immediate notification of the next 
        of kin or family members in the case of--
                    (A) a deceased crew member; or
                    (B) the recovery of a survivor or the body of a 
                crew member during such a search and rescue mission.
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Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act
Bill: H.R.7747 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young (R-CA)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act
This bill directs the National Science Foundation to commission a study on the effects of inflation. Among other requirements, the study must

To direct the National Science Foundation to commission a study on 
                               inflation.

    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 ``Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INFLATION STUDY.

    Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Director of the National Science Foundation shall commission a study 
to--
            (1) measure the economic impact of inflation on the 
        American people, including an analysis of cost-of-living 
        impacts;
            (2) assess how the increase in inflation has harmed the 
        American workforce through decreased, less valuable wages;
            (3) consider the impact of inflation on American 
        international competitiveness, particularly as it relates to 
        offshoring jobs in the manufacturing industry;
            (4) evaluate the impact of inflation on rural and 
        underserved communities throughout the country;
            (5) assess the ways inflation at its current trajectory 
        could impact future American generations; and
            (6) make recommendations to Congress on the impact of 
        further Government spending in regard to inflation.
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Green Buses for Every Community Act
Bill: H.R.1152 | Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. (D-MA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Green Buses for Every Community Act
This bill requires at least 10% of funding made available in a fiscal year for the low or no emissions competitive grant program for buses and bus facilities to be distributed to projects serving predominantly low-income communities. The bill defines a low-income community as any population census tract if (1) the poverty rate for such tract is at least 20%; or (2) the tract is not located within a metropolitan area and the median family income for such tract does not exceed 80% of statewide median family income, or the tract is located within a metropolitan area and the median family income does not exceed the 80% or the metropolitan area median family income.


To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses 
              and bus facilities, 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 ``Green Buses for Every Community 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LOW INCOME COMMUNITY GRANTS.

    Section 5339(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(H) the term `low-income community' means any 
                population census tract if--
                            ``(i) the poverty rate for such tract is at 
                        least 20 percent; or
                            ``(ii) in the case of a tract--
                                    ``(I) not located within a 
                                metropolitan area, the median family 
                                income for such tract does not exceed 
                                80 percent of statewide median family 
                                income; or
                                    ``(II) located within a 
                                metropolitan area, the median family 
                                income for such tract does not exceed 
                                80 percent of the greater statewide 
                                median family income or the 
                                metropolitan area median family 
                                income.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Low and moderate community grants.--Not less than 10 
        percent of the amounts made available under this subsection in 
        a fiscal year shall be distributed to projects serving 
        predominantly low-income communities.''.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.
Bill: H.J.Res.5 | Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim (D-TN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older a right to vote unless they are serving a sentence for a felony in a correctional facility at the time of an election. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 5

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
               protecting the right of citizens to vote.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 4, 2021

Mr. Cooper submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
                   to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
               protecting the right of citizens to vote.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

                              ``Article --

    ``Sec. 1. The right of a citizen of the United States, who is 18 
years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the 
United States or by any State, unless, at the time of an election, such 
citizen is serving a sentence of imprisonment for a felony in a 
correctional facility.
    ``Sec. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by 
appropriate legislation.''.
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Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act
Bill: H.R.5210 | Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act
This bill strikes on active duty from a statute related to the military student identifier program. (This language was stricken from the statute by P.L. 116-92.)

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand 
the military student identifier program to cover students with a parent 
        who serves in the reserve component of the Armed Forces.

    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 Children of the National 
Guard and Reserve Act''.

SEC. 2. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARD.

    Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking ``on 
active duty (as defined in section 101(d)(5) of such title)''.
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No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
Bill: H.R.617 | Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren (D-IL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring a co-payment or other cost sharing for qualifying preventive services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A qualifying preventive service is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID-19 and is either (1) an evidence-based item or service with an A or B rating in the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, or (2) an immunization that has in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved.
Such a prohibition shall take effect 15 business days after the date on which a recommendation is made regarding a qualifying preventive service related to COVID-19.

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from charging veterans 
        copayments for preventive services relating to COVID-19.

    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 Coronavirus Copays for Veterans 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COPAYMENTS AND COST SHARING FOR VETERANS 
              RECEIVING PREVENTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COVID-19.

    (a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not require 
any copayment or other cost sharing under chapter 17 of title 38, 
United States Code, for qualifying coronavirus preventive services. The 
requirement described in this subsection shall take effect with respect 
to a qualifying coronavirus preventive service on the specified date.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``qualifying 
coronavirus preventive service'' and ``specified date'' have the 
meaning given those terms in section 3203 of the CARES Act (Public Law 
116-136).
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