hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
POST Act
Bill: H.R.4967 | Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. (R-MI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Promoting Opportunities in Skilled Trades Act or the POST Act
This bill allows recipients of existing federal career and technical education funds to use those funds to raise awareness for skilled trade programs and other programs that prepare students for in-demand occupations.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 
  to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Opportunities in Skilled 
Trades Act'' or the ``POST Act''.

SEC. 2. INNOVATION AND MODERNIZATION.

    Sec. 114(e)(7) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical 
Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2324(e)(7)) is amended by adding at 
the end the following:
                    ``(M) Raising public awareness and conducting 
                public service announcements about career and technical 
                education programs and community-based and youth 
                services organizations, including through social media 
                campaigns, elementary and secondary school showcases 
                and school visits, and other endeavors focused on 
                programs such as skilled trade and other programs that 
                prepare students (especially students in 
                underrepresented geographic areas) for high-skill, 
                high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations 
                in current or emerging professions and in non-
                traditional fields.''.

SEC. 3. LOCAL USES OF FUNDS.

    Section 135(b) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical 
Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2355(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting before the semicolon 
        the following: ``, including to support career and technical 
        education faculty, academic advisors, and guidance counselors 
        in providing guidance and career options in high-skill, high-
        wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current 
        or emerging professions and in non-traditional fields 
        (including skilled trade)''; and
            (2) in paragraph (5)(K), by inserting before the semicolon 
        the following: ``, guidance and counseling on postsecondary 
        education and career options in nontraditional fields 
        (including skilled trade), and professional development that 
        ensures guidance counselors in academic counseling programs 
        have the skills to inform students of the value of career and 
        technical education programs and pathways in geographical areas 
        relevant to the students''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as the "Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.2142 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as the Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 195]
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Public Law 117-195
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
170 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as the ``Indiana Hunt-Martin 
     Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Oct. 11, 2022 -  [H.R. 2142]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INDIANA HUNT-MARTIN POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 170 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Indiana Hunt-Martin 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 ``Indiana 
Hunt-Martin Post Office Building''.

    Approved October 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2142:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Feb. 28, considered and passed House.
            Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Exchange Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.5320 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Exchange Improvement Act
This bill allows relevant private sector entities to participate in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Exchange, a voluntary information-sharing partnership between law enforcement agencies, national security agencies, financial institutions, and FinCEN to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, organized crime, and other financial crimes.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify that other relevant 
    private sector entities may participate in the FinCEN Exchange.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 
Exchange Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. FINCEN EXCHANGE.

    Section 310(d) of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``other relevant private 
        sector entities,'' after ``financial institutions,'';
            (2) in paragraph (3)(A)(i)(II), by inserting ``and other 
        relevant private sector entities'' after ``financial 
        institutions''; and
            (3) in paragraph (5)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or other 
                relevant private sector entity'' after ``financial 
                institution''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                            (i) by striking ``Information'' and 
                        inserting the following:
                            ``(i) Use by financial institutions.--
                        Information''; and
                            (ii) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(ii) Use by other relevant private sector 
                        entities.--Information received by a relevant 
                        private sector entity that is not a financial 
                        institution pursuant to this section shall not 
                        be used for any purpose other than assisting a 
                        financial institution in identifying and 
                        reporting on activities that may involve the 
                        financing of terrorism, money laundering, 
                        proliferation financing, or other financial 
                        crimes, or in assisting FinCEN or another 
                        agency of the U.S. Government in mitigating the 
                        risk of the financing of terrorism, money 
                        laundering, proliferation financing, or other 
                        criminal activities.''.
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Protecting Renters from Evictions Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4791 | Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Protecting Renters from Evictions Act of 2021
This bill extends through December 31, 2021, the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID–19 and published on September 4, 2020.

To extend the moratorium on residential evictions, 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 ``Protecting Renters from Evictions 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF EVICTION MORATORIUM.

    The order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264), 
entitled ``Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the 
Further Spread of COVID-19'' (85 Fed. Reg. 55292 (September 4, 2020)) 
is extended through December 31, 2021, notwithstanding the effective 
dates specified in such Order.
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Customs Business Fairness Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4816 | Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. (R-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Customs Business Fairness Act of 2021
This bill modifies the treatment of claims by customs brokers for unpaid customs duties in chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy proceedings.

To amend title 11 of the United States Code, to allow full subrogation, 
 including subrogation to the priority rights of the United States, of 
               claims for the payment of customs duties.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Customs Business Fairness Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT.

    Section 507(d) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``excluding subparagraph (F)'' after ``(a)(8)''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT.

    (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act 
and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendment made by this Act shall 
not apply with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United 
States Code before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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COAST Anti-Drilling Act
Bill: H.R.3116 | Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in specified planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast, including the Straits of Florida.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit 
the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the 
 Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida 
                            planning areas.

    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 ``Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-
Drilling Act'' or the ``COAST Anti-Drilling Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF OIL AND GAS LEASING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE 
              OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.

    Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the 
Outer Continental Shelf.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue 
a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or 
production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in--
            ``(1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area;
            ``(2) the South Atlantic planning area;
            ``(3) the North Atlantic planning area; or
            ``(4) the Straits of Florida planning area,''.
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A bill to authorize the appropriation of an additional $10,000,000,000 to secure critical materials and supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill: S.179 | Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to secure critical supplies to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
In securing these supplies, HHS must coordinate with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.
HHS may also use authorities available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to secure supplies. That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industries to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.

To authorize the appropriation of an additional $10,000,000,000 to 
secure critical materials and supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO SECURE CRITICAL MATERIALS 
              AND SUPPLIES TO COMBAT COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

    (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2021 
$10,000,000,000 to secure critical materials and supplies to combat the 
coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') 
pandemic, including through efforts to expand domestic capacity to 
manufacture such supplies through the use of authorities available 
under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.).
    (b) Coordination of Use of Funds.--In obligating and expending 
amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a), the Secretary 
of Health and Human Services shall coordinate with the Secretary of 
Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
    (c) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated 
by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant other amounts 
authorized to be appropriated to secure critical materials and supplies 
to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City of Atlanta Stormwater Management Act
Bill: H.R.7950 | Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema (D-GA)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
City of Atlanta Stormwater Management Act
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide environmental infrastructure assistance for a combined sewer overflow treatment facility for the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase 
 funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, 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 ``City of Atlanta Stormwater 
Management Act''.

SEC. 2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

    Section 219(e)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
(106 Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking 
``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``$75,000,000''.
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To provide the consent of Congress to an amendment to the Constitution of the State of New Mexico.
Bill: H.R.6289 | Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann (D-NM)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill gives the consent of Congress for the amendment to the Constitution of New Mexico proposed by House Resolution 1 of the 55th Legislature of the State of New Mexico, First Session, 2021, titled A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 12, Section 7 of the Constitution of New Mexico to Provide for Additional Annual Distributions of the Permanent School Fund for Enhanced Instruction for Students at Risk of Failure, Extending the School Year, Teacher Compensation and Early Childhood Education; Requiring Congressional Approval for Distributions for Early Childhood Education.

To provide the consent of Congress to an amendment to the Constitution 
                      of the State of New Mexico.

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

SECTION 1. CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE 
              STATE OF NEW MEXICO.

    Congress consents to the amendment to the Constitution of the State 
of New Mexico proposed by House Joint Resolution 1 of the 55th 
Legislature of the State of New Mexico, First Session, 2021, entitled 
``A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 12, Section 7 of 
the Constitution of New Mexico to Provide for Additional Annual 
Distributions of the Permanent School Fund for Enhanced Instruction for 
Students at Risk of Failure, Extending the School Year, Teacher 
Compensation and Early Childhood Education; Requiring Congressional 
Approval for Distributions for Early Childhood Education''.
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Vital STATS Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1478 | Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Vital Standardization of Thoughtful Administrative Techniques and Statistics Act of 2021 or the Vital STATS Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to commission a study from the National Academy of Medicine on coordination and standardization of vital-statistics reporting and data sharing between federal, state, and local agencies.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into an 
    agreement with the National Academy of Medicine under which the 
   National Academy agrees to conduct a one-year study assessing the 
 effectiveness of current vital statistics reporting and data sharing 
   between State, local, Tribal, and Federal agencies, 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 ``Vital Standardization of Thoughtful 
Administrative Techniques and Statistics Act of 2021'' or the ``Vital 
STATS Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORTING.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Medicine under 
which the National Academy agrees to conduct a one-year study assessing 
the effectiveness of current vital statistics reporting and data 
sharing between State, local, Tribal, and Federal agencies and the 
degree to which there is divergence between State, local, Tribal, and 
Federal vital statistics reporting.
    (b) Report.--The agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall 
require the National Academy of Medicine to, not later 1 year after the 
date on which the agreement is entered into, to submit to Congress a 
report containing the findings of the study conducted pursuant to such 
subsection. Such report shall include recommendations with respect to--
            (1) coordination and standardization of State, local, 
        Tribal, and Federal vital statistics reporting methods, 
        including the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of 
        such reporting; and
            (2) the feasibility of setting national standards for death 
        reporting and collecting vital statistics.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000, to remain available 
until expended.
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Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Bill: H.R.55 | Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense.
Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

[117th Congress Public Law 107]
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Public Law 117-107
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
    To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify 
   lynching as a hate crime act. <<NOTE: Mar. 29, 2022 -  [H.R. 55]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Emmett Till 
Antilynching Act.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 18 USC 1 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Emmett Till Antilynching Act''.
SEC. 2. LYNCHING; OTHER CONSPIRACIES.

    Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
            ``(5) Lynching.--Whoever conspires to commit any offense 
        under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or serious 
        bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) results 
        from the offense, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, 
        fined in accordance with this title, or both.
            ``(6) Other conspiracies.--Whoever conspires to commit any 
        offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or 
        serious bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) 
        results from the offense, or if the offense includes kidnapping 
        or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt 
        to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, be 
        imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with 
        this title, or both.''.
SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with 
the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the

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Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, 
provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on 
passage.

    Approved March 29, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 55:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-251 (Comm. on the Judiciary).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Feb. 28, considered and passed House.
            Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022):
            Mar. 29, Presidential remarks.

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Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4533 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021
This bill allows the release of a transfer student's educational records from an institution of postsecondary education where a student earned credit for coursework to an institution of postsecondary education where the student was previously enrolled in order to apply the student's coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an associate's degree.

Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Education to provide funding to an institution of postsecondary education that releases a student's records of postsecondary coursework and credits without the consent of the student or the student's parents if the student provides written consent prior to receiving the credential.

To amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of 
education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary 
                              credential.

    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 ``Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. RELEASE OF EDUCATION RECORDS TO FACILITATE THE AWARD OF A 
              RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIAL.

    Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 
1232g(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ``; and'' 
                and inserting a semicolon; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; and''; and
            (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following:
            ``(M) an institution of postsecondary education in which 
        the student was previously enrolled, to which records of 
        postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose 
        of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a 
        recognized postsecondary credential (as that term is defined in 
        section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 
        U.S.C. 3102)), upon condition that the student provides written 
        consent prior to receiving such credential.''.
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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.
Bill: H.R.6368 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill allows the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit certain acts, including those amending the District Charter, in such form as it may choose, including in electronic form.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman 
  of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of the 
          District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.

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

SECTION 1. PERMITTING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO TRANSMIT ACTS OF DISTRICT 
              IN ELECTRONIC FORM.

    (a) Acts of Council.--Section 602(c) of the District of Columbia 
Home Rule Act (sec. 1-206.02(c), D.C. Official Code) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(4) The Chairman of the Council may transmit an Act under this 
subsection in such form as the Chairman may choose, including 
electronic form.''.
    (b) Charter Amendments.--Section 303 of such Act (sec. 1-203.03, 
D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(e) The Chairman of the Council may submit an Act under this 
section in such form as the Chairman may choose, including electronic 
form.''.
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A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.559 | Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill revises the land claims of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. In particular, the bill specifies that only the tribe's claims to the 84 acres of land known as the Thompson Strip, rather than the tribe's claims to any lands within Oregon, are extinguished.
Additionally, the bill prohibits gaming on any real property obtained by the tribe as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States.

To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation 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. GRAND RONDE RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT.

    Section 1(d) of Public Law 100-425 (commonly known as the ``Grand 
Ronde Reservation Act'') (102 Stat. 1594) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``lands within the State 
        of Oregon'' and inserting ``the 84 acres known as the Thompson 
        Strip'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) Gaming prohibition.--Any real property obtained by 
        the Tribes as part of a land claim settlement approved by the 
        United States shall not be eligible, or used, for any class II 
        gaming or class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory 
        Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) (as those terms are defined in 
        section 4 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).''.

SEC. 2. TREATY RIGHTS OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES.

    Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be 
construed to enlarge, confirm, adjudicate, affect, or modify any treaty 
right of an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)).

            Passed the Senate May 26, 2021.

            Attest:

                                            SONCERIA ANN BERRY,

                                                             Secretary.
To direct the Commissioner of Social Security to conduct a study relating to administrative costs.
Bill: H.R.8101 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to study and report on ways to insure the solvency of the Social Security program while protecting current benefits.
In its study, the SSA must address lowering administrative costs of the program and investigate means testing, flat benefits, and basing benefits on lifelong labor earnings.

To direct the Commissioner of Social Security to conduct a study 
                   relating to administrative costs.

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

SECTION 1. STUDY ON ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

    (a) In General.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall conduct 
a study on ways to--
            (1) lower administration costs by at least 15 percent;
            (2) protect current benefits;
            (3) investigate means testing, flat benefits, and basing 
        benefits pay outs on lifelong labor earnings; and
            (4) insure the solvency of the program.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall submit a report on 
the results of the study under subsection (a) to the Committee on Ways 
and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance 
of the Senate.
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VR&E NEED Act
Bill: H.R.2945 | Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie (D-NJ)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act or the VR&E NEED Act
This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating.
Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of 
  the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs 
training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected 
 disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other 
                              situations.

    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 ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
National Emergency Extended Deadline Act'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES 
              DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR 
              VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES.

    Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting 
        ``(g), or (h)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational 
rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from 
participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the 
period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered 
reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility--
            ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so 
        prevented from participating in such program; and
            ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the 
        Secretary that is--
                    ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the 
                veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational 
                rehabilitation program under this chapter; and
                    ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day.
    ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is--
            ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational 
        institution by reason of an emergency situation; or
            ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from 
        participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as 
        determined by the Secretary.''.
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Save Medicare Act
Bill: H.R.9187 | Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Save Medicare Act
This bill renames Medicare Advantage (MA) as the Alternative Private Health Plan program. It also establishes civil penalties for entities that continue to advertise MA plans with Medicare in the title.

To rename the program under part C of title XVIII of the Social 
                 Security 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 ``Save Medicare Act''.

SEC. 2. MEDICARE ADVANTAGE RENAMED.

    (a) In General.--There is hereby established the ``Alternative 
Private Health Plan'' program. The Alternative Private Health Plan 
program shall consist of the program under part C of title XVIII of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-21 et seq.).
    (b) References.--Notwithstanding section 201 of the Medicare 
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public 
Law 108-173) and subject to subsection (c), any reference to the 
program under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395w-21 et seq.) shall be deemed a reference to the Alternative 
Private Health Plan program and, with respect to such part, any 
reference to ``Medicare+Choice'', ``Medicare Advantage'', or ``MA'' is 
deemed a reference to the Alternative Private Health Plan program.
    (c) Transition.--In order to provide for an orderly transition and 
avoid beneficiary and provider confusion, the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services shall provide for an appropriate transition in the use 
of the terms ``Medicare Advantage'', ``MA'', and ``Alternative Private 
Health Plan'' in reference to the program under part C of title XVIII 
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-21 et seq.). Such 
transition shall be fully completed for all materials for plan years 
beginning on or after October 15, 2022. Before the completion of such 
transition, any reference to the Alternative Private Health Plan 
program shall be deemed to include a reference to ``Medicare+Choice'', 
``Medicare Advantage'', and ``MA''.

SEC. 3. CIVIL MONEY PENALTY.

    Section 1128A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7a) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(t)(1) Any entity that advertises a plan under part C of title 
XVIII of this Act by using the term `Medicare' in the title of the plan 
on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be subject to a 
civil money penalty of $100,000 for each instance of the use of the 
term in a plan title.
    ``(2) The provisions of subsections (c), (g), and (h) shall apply 
to a civil money penalty under this subsection in the same manner as 
such provisions apply to a penalty, assessment, or proceeding under 
subsection (a).''.
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USPS Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.695 | Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. (D-OR)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
USPS Fairness Act
This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that 
the United States Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits, 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 ``USPS Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF REQUIRED PREPAYMENT OF FUTURE POSTAL SERVICE 
              RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

    Subsection (d) of section 8909a of title 5, United States Code, is 
repealed.
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Security After Sandy Act
Bill: H.R.5778 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy (D-NJ)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Security After Sandy Act
This bill cancels and waives certain debts owed to the United States.
The bill cancels repayment for all uncollected amounts owed with respect to community disaster loans made by the federal government between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2021, with respect to any major disaster declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Small Business Administration shall waive a debt owed to the United States related to such assistance provided to an individual or household if (1) such debt owed is a result of an unauthorized use of funds for such assistance, and (2) the use of funds related to the same recovery for which the assistance was provided. Such debt may not be waived if it involves fraud by the debtor.

To cancel and waive certain debts owed to the United States with 
          respect to Hurricane Sandy, 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 ``Security After Sandy Act''.

SEC. 2. COMMUNITY DISASTER LOAN FORGIVENESS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, repayment shall be 
canceled for all uncollected amounts owed with respect to loans made by 
the Federal Government between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2021, 
under section 417 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5184) with respect to any major 
disaster declared under section 401 of such Act.

SEC. 3. WAIVER OF DEBT.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subchapter II of chapter 37 of 
title 31, United States Code, the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Administration, the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development, and the Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration--
            (1) subject to paragraph (2), shall waive a debt owed to 
        the United States related to covered assistance provided to an 
        individual or household if--
                    (A) such debt owed is a result of an unauthorized 
                use of funds for such covered assistance; and
                    (B) the use of funds related to the same recovery 
                for which the covered assistance was provided; and
            (2) may not waive a debt under paragraph (1) if the debt 
        involves fraud by the debtor.
    (b) Covered Assistance Defined.--In this section, the term 
``covered assistance'' means Federal assistance provided in relation to 
a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 
U.S.C. 5170) between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2021.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office".
Bill: H.R.1552 | Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. (D-RI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the ``Specialist 
                   Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. SPECIALIST MATTHEW R. TURCOTTE POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte 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 
Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office''.
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To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to make a violation of such Act, relating to the enforcement of a storage lien, a felony.
Bill: H.R.6278 | Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth (D-MA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill increases the penalty for unlawful enforcement of a storage lien against a servicemember for repeat offenders.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to make a violation of 
   such Act, relating to the enforcement of a storage lien, a felony.

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

SECTION 1. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF A STORAGE LIEN IN 
              VIOLATION OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.

    Section 307(c) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 
3958(c)) is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``Misdemeanor'' and 
        inserting ``Criminal Penalties'';
            (2) by striking all that follows ``so'' and inserting an em 
        dash; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
            ``(1) shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned 
        for not more than one year, or both; or
            ``(2) after a prior conviction under this section has 
        become final, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or 
        imprisoned for not more than three years, or both.''.
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To extend the authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.
Bill: H.R.788 | Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. (R-GA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in Georgia.

To extend the authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION EXTENSION FOR AUGUSTA CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE 
              AREA.

    Section 310 of division II of Public Law 104-333 (16 U.S.C. 461 
note; 110 Stat. 4252) is amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting 
``2036''.
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Removal Adjustment Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8569 | Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. (D-VA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Removal Adjustment Act of 2022
This bill establishes additional requirements for the removal to federal court of a civil action or criminal prosecution commenced in a state court against the United States, a federal agency, or an officer of the United States.

To require a direct causal nexus to remove certain cases to Federal 
                     court, 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 ``Removal Adjustment Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL OFFICERS OR AGENCIES SUED OR PROSECUTED.

    (a) In General.--Section 1442 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections 
        (c) and (d), respectively;
            (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f);
            (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
    ``(b) With respect to an action under subsection (a)(1), no such 
action may be removed unless the removing party demonstrates a direct 
causal nexus between the removing party's actions taken under the color 
of Federal office and the actions or omissions that are the subject of 
the plaintiff's or prosecutor's claim.''; and
            (4) by inserting before subsection (f), as redesignated, 
        the following:
    ``(e) Removal under this section shall be strictly construed and 
doubts regarding the propriety of removal shall be resolved in favor of 
remanding the case to State court.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take 
effect on January 1, 2023.
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Vaccine Passport and Voter ID Harmonization Act
Bill: S.2696 | Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin (R-ND)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

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

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

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport and Voter ID 
Harmonization Act''.

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

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

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

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

``Sec. 304. Voter identification requirement for States and local 
                            jurisdictions that institute vaccine 
                            passports.''.
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