hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.4683 | Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim (R-IN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act
This bill requires the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense (DOD) to test and evaluate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs and not less frequently than the interval at which the office tests or evaluates the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization Program of DOD.

To establish a process for the testing and evaluation of the Electronic 
   Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans 
   Affairs by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the 
                         Department of Defense.

    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 ``Department of Veterans Affairs 
Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. TESTING AND EVALUATION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD 
              MODERNIZATION PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
              AFFAIRS.

    (a) In General.--The OTE Director shall test and evaluate the 
Electronic Health Record Modernization Program--
            (1) at the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; 
        and
            (2) not less frequently than the interval at which the OTE 
        Director tests or evaluates the Defense Healthcare Management 
        System Modernization Program of the Department of Defense.
    (b) Information Exchange.--The FEHRM Director shall facilitate the 
exchange of information between the OTE Director and the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs for the purposes of carrying out subsection (a).
    (c) Reporting.--Not later than 30 days after completing a test or 
evaluation of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program, the 
FEHRM Director shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of 
the Senate and House of Representatives and the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs the test or evaluation report.
    (d) Reimbursement.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
reimburse the Secretary of Defense for costs necessary to perform such 
tests and evaluations by the OTE Director.
    (e) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) The term ``Electronic Health Record Modernization 
        Program'' has the meaning given that term in section 503 of the 
        Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-
        407; 38 U.S.C. note prec. 5701).
            (2) The term ``FEHRM Director'' means the Director of the 
        Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office appointed 
        under section 1635(c) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of 
        Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).
            (3) The term ``OTE Director'' means the Director of 
        Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense.
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Desert Lands Protection Act
Bill: H.R.8479 | Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Desert Lands Protection Act
This bill revises a provision regarding the California Desert Conservation Area to specify that the prohibition on activities contrary to the conservation purposes of the area only applies within the area.

To amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 with respect to 
    the definition of the term ``conservation land'', 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 ``Desert Lands Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITED USES OF ACQUIRED, DONATED, AND CONSERVATION LAND.

    Section 714(a) of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 
(Public Law 103-433; 16 U.S.C. 410aaa-81c(a)) is amended by striking 
paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
            ``(3) Conservation land.--The term `conservation land' 
        means--
                    ``(A) any land within the Conservation Area that is 
                designated to satisfy the conditions of a Federal 
                habitat conservation plan, general conservation plan, 
                or State natural communities conservation plan;
                    ``(B) any national conservation land within the 
                Conservation Area established pursuant to section 
                2002(b)(2)(D) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act 
                of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 7202(b)(2)(D)); and
                    ``(C) any area of critical environmental concern 
                within the Conservation Area established pursuant to 
                section 202(c)(3) of the Federal Land Policy and 
                Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(3)).''.
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USPIS Surveillance Protection Act
Bill: H.R.2921 | Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
USPIS Surveillance Protection Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, conduct, or otherwise carry out the Internet Covert Operations Program (commonly referred to as iCOP) operated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or any other domestic surveillance program with politically motivated targets.

To prohibit funds from being used to implement the Internet Covert 
 Operations Program under the United States Postal Inspection Service, 
                        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 ``USPIS Surveillance Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    The Congress finds as follows:
            (1) The United States Postal Service has been operating a 
        clandestine domestic surveillance program of Americans' social 
        media activity known as the Internet Covert Operations Program 
        (iCOP).
            (2) iCOP is part of the United States Postal Inspection 
        Service which is the law enforcement and security component of 
        USPS.
            (3) The USP Inspection Service is operating outside of its 
        USPS jurisdiction when it monitors internet users' sharing of 
        information as its jurisdiction is narrowly defined within 
        postal mail only.
            (4) The iCOP program is a violation of privacy; it 
        encroaches upon the private lives of Americans and seeks to 
        curb constitutional rights of the First Amendment.
            (5) iCOP is not only illegal for operating outside of its 
        stated jurisdiction, but also politically motivated in its 
        target.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING OF PROGRAM.

    No Federal funds (including amounts available in the Postal Service 
Fund established under section 2003 of title 39, United States Code) 
may be used to implement, conduct, or otherwise carry out the Internet 
Covert Operations Program operated by the United States Postal 
Inspection Service or any other domestic surveillance program with 
politically motivated targets.
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Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5687 | Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael (R-TX)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021
This bill creates a private right of action for an individual against an employer for a vaccine-related injury or death in connection with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

To authorize a private right of action for an individual who suffers a 
  vaccine-related injury or death as a result of receiving a COVID-19 
    vaccine, as required by their employer, 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 ``Backing the Independent Decisions of 
Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CIVIL ACTION FOR COVID-19 VACCINE-RELATED INJURY OR DEATH.

    An individual may bring an action in an appropriate district court 
of the United States against their employer seeking damages and 
injunctive relief if the employee suffered a vaccine-related injury or 
death (as such term is defined in section 2133(5) of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-33(5))) as a result of receiving a COVID-
19 vaccine, which vaccine the individual received only as a result of a 
requirement to do so by the employer.
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National Multimodal Freight Network Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.511 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
National Multimodal Freight Network Improvement Act
This bill revises the network components of the National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN).
Specifically, the bill requires

To amend title 49, United States Code, to include a revenue metric in 
 the port network components to better achieve the policy goals of the 
                  National Multimodal Freight Network.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Multimodal Freight Network 
Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL MULTIMODAL FREIGHT NETWORK.

    Section 70103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(2)(C) by inserting ``, and the public 
        ports of the United States that have a total annual value of 
        cargo of at least $1,000,000,000, as identified by the United 
        States Customs and Border Protection and reported by the Bureau 
        of the Census'' after ``is available''; and
            (2) in subsection (c) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Required network components.--In designating or 
        redesignating the National Multimodal Freight Network, the 
        Under Secretary shall ensure that the National Multimodal 
        Freight Network includes the components listed under subsection 
        (b)(2).''.
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Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: S.335 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2026 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 
                                 1998.

    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 ``Tropical Forest and Coral Reef 
Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation 
Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 2431d(d)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraphs:
            ``(9) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.
            ``(10) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
            ``(11) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.
            ``(12) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.
            ``(13) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.''.
                                                        Calendar No. 15

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                 S. 335

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NET Act
Bill: S.3692 | Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. (D-CO)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to determine (subject to available data) whether the lack of network equipment significantly impacted the deployment of broadband and other advanced telecommunications capability. The FCC must include this determination in its biennial report on the state of the communications marketplace.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and 
consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply 
 chain on the deployment of universal service, 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 ``Network Equipment Transparency Act'' 
or the ``NET Act''.

SEC. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATION.

    Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302) 
Section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
    ``(d) Status of Telecommunications Supply Chain.--As part of the 
inquiry required by subsection (b) In each report required by 
subsection (a), the Commission shall, to the extent that data is 
available, determine whether a lack of network equipment significantly 
impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability 
during the applicable year reporting period.''.
                                                       Calendar No. 687

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3692

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Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7557 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2022
This bill allows a law enforcement officer who is employed by the Department of the Treasury to carry a service weapon home and store it in his or her residence while off duty.

To permit law enforcement officers of the Department of the Treasury to 
 carry service weapons to their place of residence while off duty, and 
                          for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Department of the Treasury Officer 
Protection Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE 
              TREASURY TO CARRY SERVICE WEAPON TO OFFICER'S PLACE OF 
              RESIDENCE.

    (a) In General.--Any law enforcement officer employed by the 
Department of the Treasury shall be allowed to carry the officer's 
service weapon to, and store the service weapon in, the officer's place 
of residence while such officer is off duty.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section--
            (1) the term ``law enforcement officer'' means an employee 
        the duties of whose position include--
                    (A) the investigation, apprehension, or detention 
                of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses 
                against the criminal laws of the United States; or
                    (B) the protection of officials of the United 
                States against threats to personal safety; and
            (2) the term ``service weapon'' means any firearm (as that 
        term is defined in section 921(a)(3) of title 18, United States 
        Code) used by a law enforcement officer when carrying out the 
        officer's official duties.
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Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021
Bill: S.1806 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021
This bill extends the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel through 2025.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend tax incentives for 
                    biodiesel and renewable diesel.

    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 ``Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TAX INCENTIVES FOR BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL.

    (a) Income Tax Credit.--
            (1) In general.--Section 40A(g) is amended by striking 
        ``December 31, 2022'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
        shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.
    (b) Excise Tax Incentives.--
            (1) Termination.--
                    (A) In general.--Section 6426(c)(6) is amended by 
                striking ``December 31, 2022'' and inserting ``December 
                31, 2025''.
                    (B) Payments.--Section 6427(e)(6)(B) is amended by 
                striking ``December 31, 2022'' and inserting ``December 
                31, 2025''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
        shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.
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A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking.
Bill: S.2880 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill extends the deadline, from 270 days to 390 days, for the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking to submit the final report on its activities and recommendations to combat the flow of synthetic opioids into the United States.

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to 
   modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating 
                     Synthetic Opioid Trafficking.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR COMMISSION ON 
              COMBATING SYNTHETIC OPIOID TRAFFICKING.

    Section 7221(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 2273) is amended by 
striking ``270 days'' and inserting ``390 days''.
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Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act
Bill: H.R.4034 | Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. (D-VA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act
This bill requires an application for a grant for demonstration projects to address health professions workforce needs to include a certification by the applicant that the development of the project included consideration of certain apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models.

To ensure that pre-apprenticeship programs are considered when planning 
   health professions opportunity grant career pathway demonstration 
                               projects.

    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 ``Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act''.

SEC. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED IN 
              PLANNING HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANT CAREER 
              PATHWAY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

    Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is 
amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and 
(e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
    ``(c) Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Required To Be Considered in 
Planning Demonstration Projects.--An application for a grant for a 
demonstration project under this section shall include a certification 
by the applicant that the development of the project included 
consideration of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models 
registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (also known as the 
`National Apprenticeship Act').''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 
2021.
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Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act
Bill: H.R.5930 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy (D-NJ)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Protecting our Veterans' Memories Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a state, state agency, or political subdivision of a state $525 as a plot or internment allowance for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in a cemetery owned by the state, agency, or political subdivision. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to pay a plot or internment allowance for spouses, surviving spouses (including if they have remarried), or minor children (those under 21 or under 23 if they are attending an approved educational institution). The VA may pay the allowance for unmarried adult children of certain veterans.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of 
 Veterans Affairs to provide a plot allowance for spouses and children 
    of veterans buried in State cemeteries, 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 our Veterans' Memories 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PLOT ALLOWANCE FOR SPOUSES AND 
              CHILDREN OF VETERANS BURIED IN STATE CEMETERIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 2303 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
        subsection (c):
    ``(c)(1) In the case of an individual described in paragraph (2) 
who is buried in a cemetery that is owned by a State or by an agency or 
political subdivision of a State, the Secretary shall pay to such 
State, agency, or political subdivision the sum of $525 as a plot or 
interment allowance for such individual.
    ``(2) An individual described in this paragraph is a spouse, 
surviving spouse (which for purposes of this subsection includes a 
surviving spouse who had a subsequent remarriage), minor child (which 
for purposes of this subsection includes a child under 21 years of age, 
or under 23 years of age if pursuing a course of instruction at an 
approved educational institution), or, in the discretion of the 
Secretary, unmarried adult child of any of person described in 
paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (7) of section 2402 of this title.''; 
and
            (3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking 
        ``subsection (b)'' and inserting ``subsections (b) and (c)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with 
respect to a death occurring on or after such date.
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Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2022
Bill: S.3505 | Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2022
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, amounts received by members of the Nurse Corps as scholarships or loan forgiveness.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Nurse 
                   Corps payments from gross income.

    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 ``Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN NURSE CORPS PAYMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (4) of section 108(f) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``338B(g)'' and inserting 
``338B(g) or 846''.
    (b) Qualified Scholarships.--Subparagraph (A) of section 117(c)(2) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``the 
Public Health Service Act'' and inserting ``the Public Health Service 
Act or the scholarship program under section 846 of such Act''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.
Bill: H.R.4498 | Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve (R-AR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill provides supplemental FY2021 appropriations to the National Guard for its response to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.

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

                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

                           Military Personnel

                     national guard personnel, army

    For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel, Army'', 
$231,000,000, to respond to the events at the United States Capitol 
Complex on January 6, 2021, and for related purposes: Provided, That 
such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency 
requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 
and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                  national guard personnel, air force

    For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel, Air 
Force'', $28,900,000, to respond to the events at the United States 
Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, and for related purposes: Provided, 
That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an 
emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

                       Operation and Maintenance

             operation and maintenance, army national guard

    For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Army 
National Guard'', $218,500,000 to respond to the events at the United 
States Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, and for related purposes: 
Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for 
an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

             operation and maintenance, air national guard

    For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Air 
National Guard'', $42,500,000 to respond to the events at the United 
States Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, and for related purposes: 
Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for 
an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
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RENEW WIIN Act
Bill: H.R.737 | Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. (R-CA)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act or the RENEW WIIN Act
This bill extends the authority of certain federal agencies to provide support for western water infrastructure and extends consultation requirements concerning projects in California.
Specifically, the bill extends through 2031 the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to provide support for federal or state-led water storage projects in certain western states. It also extends provisions specific to California, including drought relief and the operations of the Central Valley Project (a hydropower and water management project in California that is operated by Reclamation).
Further, the bill extends through 2036 consultation requirements concerning biological assessments and the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project in California.

To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements 
 for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought 
         relief, and other benefits to the State of California.

    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 ``Responsible, No-Cost Extension of 
Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act'' or the ``RENEW WIIN 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.

    Subtitle J of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation 
Act (Public Law 114-322) is amended--
            (1) in section 4007 (43 U.S.C. 390(b) note), in subsection 
        (i), by striking ``January 1, 2021'' and inserting ``January 1, 
        2031''; and
            (2) in section 4013 (43 U.S.C. 390(b) note)--
                    (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``the date 
                that is 5 years after the date of its enactment'' and 
                inserting ``December 31, 2031''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``10 years after 
                the date of its enactment'' and inserting ``on December 
                31, 2036''.
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Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3804 | Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. (D-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2021. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.

To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of 
                 Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021.

    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 ``Major Medical Facility Authorization 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF DEPARTMENT 
              OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out 
the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at 
the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed 
the amount specified for such location:
            (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national 
        cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed 
        $266,200,000.
            (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in 
        American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed 
        $110,600,000.
            (3) Construction of a community living center and 
        renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in 
        Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000.
            (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, 
        Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000.
            (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in 
        Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000.
            (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community 
        living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to 
        exceed $367,300,000.
            (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a 
        community living center, including a parking garage, in San 
        Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 
or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major 
Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in 
subsection (a).
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To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
Bill: H.R.3860 | Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas (R-KY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a 
                     vaccination against COVID-19.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON REQUIREMENT THAT A MEMBER OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES RECEIVE A VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19.

    (a) Prohibition on Funding.--No Federal funds may be used to 
require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccination against 
COVID-19.
    (b) Prohibition on Adverse Action.--The Secretary concerned may not 
take any adverse action against a member of the Armed Forces because 
such member refuses to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``adverse action'' includes the following:
                    (A) Retaliation.
                    (B) Punishment.
                    (C) Disparate treatment.
                    (D) A requirement to wear a mask.
                    (E) A requirement to reside in substandard housing.
            (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
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Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6545 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022
This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs.
Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain 
  authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to 
        apply with respect to all drugs, 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 Americans from Unsafe 
Drugs Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. NOTIFICATION, NONDISTRIBUTION, AND RECALL OF DRUGS.

    (a) Order To Cease Distribution and Recall.--Section 569D of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-8d) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``controlled 
        substances'' and inserting ``drugs'';
            (2) by striking ``controlled substance'' each place such 
        term appears and inserting ``drug'';
            (3) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``controlled substances'' and 
                inserting ``drugs''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``of subsection (a)'' after ``an 
                order pursuant to paragraph (1) or an amended order 
                pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (3)''; 
                and
            (4) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an official senior 
        to such Director'' and inserting ``or the Director of the 
        Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official 
        senior to either such Director)''.
    (b) Imports and Exports.--Section 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, 
and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(a)) is amended by striking ``is a 
controlled substance subject to an order under section 569D'' and 
inserting ``is a drug subject to an order under section 569D''.
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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish the formula the Secretary uses to determine the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.1452 | Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish the formula for allocating COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to states, localities, and federal agencies. HHS must also identify the sources of data it used to develop the formula.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish the 
  formula the Secretary uses to determine the allocation of COVID-19 
                   vaccines, 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. PUBLICATION OF VACCINE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall--
            (1) publish the formula the Secretary uses to determine the 
        allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to States, localities, the 
        Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the 
        Indian Health Service, the Department of Homeland Security, and 
        other Federal agencies, as appropriate; and
            (2) in publishing such formula, include the sources of data 
        used for determining such formula.
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Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program
Bill: H.R.2386 | Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program
This bill authorizes appropriations to support the maritime environmental and technical assistance program of the U.S. Maritime Administration, including activities related to technologies that support port and vessel air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions technologies.
Additionally, activities shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United States related to domestic regulations and to the United States position on matters before the International Maritime Organization.

To authorize appropriations for the maritime environmental and 
         technical assistance 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 ``Expanding the Maritime Environmental 
and Technical Assistance Program''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL 
              AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--
            (1) Maritime environmental and technical assistance 
        program.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the 
        Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2022, for expenses 
        necessary to support the maritime environmental and technical 
        assistance program under section 50307 of title 46, United 
        States Code, $6,000,000, of which $3,000,000 shall be used for 
        activities related to technologies that support port and vessel 
        air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions 
        technologies.
            (2) Availability.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to 
        paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.
    (b) Uses.--Section 50307 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
    ``(e) Uses.--The results of activities conducted under subsection 
(b)(1) shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United 
States related to domestic regulations and to the United States 
position on matters before the International Maritime Organization.''; 
and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Air Emissions Defined.--In this section, the term `air 
emissions' means release into the air of--
            ``(1) air pollutants, as such term is defined in section 
        302 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602); or
            ``(2) gases listed in section 731(2) of the Global 
        Environmental Protection Assistance Act of 1989 (22 U.S.C. 
        7901(2)).''.
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Pandemic Relief for Working Seniors Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1601 | Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie (R-IN)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Pandemic Relief for Working Seniors Act of 2021
This bill increases the amount of income that individuals who are younger than full retirement age may earn in taxable years 2020 and 2021 without reductions to their Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits.
Under current law, these individuals are subject to the retirement earnings test, which reduces their OASDI benefits if their earnings exceed an annual limit. This limit is set at $18,240 for 2020 and $18,960 for 2021 for most individuals. However, the limit for individuals who reach full retirement age in 2020 or 2021 is $48,600 or $50,520, respectively.
This bill increases the applicable income limits to equal the amount of the contribution and benefit base. The contribution and benefit base serves as a cap on both the amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax and the amount of earnings used to calculate benefits. It is set at $137,700 for 2020 and $142,800 for 2021.

To increase the exempt amount applicable for the retirement earnings 
       test for months in 2020 and 2021, 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 ``Pandemic Relief for Working Seniors 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DETERMINATION OF EXEMPT AMOUNTS FOR 2020 AND 2021.

    (a) In General.--For purposes of subsection (b) of section 203 of 
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403) and notwithstanding subsection 
(f)(8)(B) of such section--
            (1) the exempt amount which is applicable to all 
        individuals (including individuals described in subsection 
        (f)(8)(D) of such section) for months in the taxable year 
        ending after 2019 and before 2021 shall be an amount equal to 
        the contribution and benefit base determined under section 230 
        of such Act with respect to remuneration paid (and taxable 
        years beginning) in calendar year 2020; and
            (2) the exempt amount which is applicable to all 
        individuals (including individuals described in subsection 
        (f)(8)(D) of such section) for months in the taxable year 
        ending after 2020 and before 2022 shall be an amount equal to 
        the contribution and benefit base determined under section 230 
        of such Act with respect to remuneration paid (and taxable 
        years beginning) in calendar year 2021.
    (b) Determination of Exempt Amounts for Months After 2021.--For 
purposes of determining exempt amounts for months in taxable years 
beginning after 2021, section 203(f)(8) shall be applied as if exempt 
amounts for months in taxable years ending after 2019 and before 2022 
had been determined under such section without regard to subsection 
(a).
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United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9112 | Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler (D-AK)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2022
This bill establishes within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs who shall represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to the Arctic, serve on the Arctic Council, and coordinate U.S. Arctic policies.

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to 
 establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, 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 ``United States Ambassador at Large 
for Arctic Affairs Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.

    Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 
U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``SEC. 64. UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.

    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of 
State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this 
section as the `Ambassador'), appointed in accordance with subsection 
(b).
    ``(b) Appointment.--The Ambassador shall be appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
    ``(c) Duties.--
            ``(1) Diplomatic representation.--Subject to the direction 
        of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is 
        authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases 
        relevant to Arctic affairs in--
                    ``(A) contacts with foreign governments, 
                intergovernmental organizations, and specialized 
                agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and 
                other international organizations of which the United 
                States is a member; and
                    ``(B) multilateral conferences and meetings 
                relating to Arctic affairs.
            ``(2) Chair of the arctic council.--The Ambassador shall 
        serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States 
        holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
            ``(3) Policies and procedures.--The Ambassador shall 
        coordinate United States Arctic policies.''.
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Defund Planned Parenthood Act
Bill: S.139 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Defund Planned Parenthood Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates.

To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of 
                                America.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Defund Planned Parenthood Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any 
of its affiliates.
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End Zuckerbucks Act
Bill: H.R.4290 | Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia (R-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
End Zuckerbucks Act
This bill prohibits tax-exempt charitable organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(3) 
   organizations from providing direct funding to official election 
                             organizations.

    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 ``End Zuckerbucks Act''.

SEC. 2. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING DIRECT 
              FUNDING TO ELECTION ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and which does not participate'' and 
        inserting ``which does not participate'', and
            (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``and 
        which does not provide direct funding to official election 
        organizations, including any State or local government entity 
        or any government election organization.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to funding provided in taxable years beginning after December 31, 
2021.
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