hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Stop NEPA Expansion Act
Bill: H.R.7654 | Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Stop NEPA Expansion Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations made pursuant to a final rule of the Council on Environmental Quality titled Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and published on July 16, 2020. Among other requirements, the rule issued regulations to modify the process for conducting reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by federal agencies in connection with proposals for agency action.

To codify certain regulations implementing the National Environmental 
              Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop NEPA Expansion Act''.

SEC. 2. CODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS.

    The revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations made pursuant to 
the final rule of the Council on Environmental Quality titled ``Update 
to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the 
National Environmental Policy Act'' and published on July 16, 2020 (85 
Fed. Reg. 43304), shall have the same force and effect of law as if 
enacted by an Act of Congress.
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Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Bill: S.702 | Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy (R-MS)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

To prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, 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 ``Gun Owner Registration Information 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING OF STATE FIREARM OWNERSHIP 
              DATABASES.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several 
        States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto 
        Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
        American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any 
        other territory or possession of the United States.
            (2) State firearm ownership database.--The term ``State 
        firearm ownership database'' means a comprehensive or partial 
        database of a State or political subdivision of a State that 
        lists--
                    (A) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by 
                individuals; or
                    (B) individuals who lawfully own or possess 
                firearms.
    (b) Prohibition.--A Federal agency may not fund or otherwise 
support the establishment or maintenance of a State firearm ownership 
database.
    (c) Exception.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to a database of a 
State or political subdivision of a State that lists--
            (1) firearms that have been reported as lost or stolen; or
            (2) individuals who have reported their firearms as lost or 
        stolen.
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Make Russia Pay Act
Bill: H.R.7083 | Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. (R-OK)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Make Russia Pay Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to liquidate all Russian assets seized by the United States and deposit the resulting funds into a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund established by the bill. Treasury may use the funds to provide assistance to Ukraine, including by providing funding to Ukraine's government for humanitarian and security assistance.

To transfer seized Russian assets to a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund 
 and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to use amounts in the 
 Fund for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, 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 ``Make Russia Pay Act''.

SEC. 2. UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN AID FUND.

    (a) Establishment of Fund.--There is established a fund in the 
Department of the Treasury to be called the ``Ukrainian Humanitarian 
Aid Fund''.
    (b) Use of Seized Russian Assets.--All Russian assets seized by the 
United States, including seized Russian Central Bank foreign reserves, 
shall be deemed forfeited, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall 
liquidate such assets and deposit the resulting funds into the 
Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund.
    (c) Use of Fund Amounts.--The Secretary of the Treasury may use 
amounts in the Ukranian Humanitarian Aid Fund for the following 
purposes:
            (1) To provide humanitarian relief to Ukrainian refugees 
        who have fled their homes due to Russian aggression. Such 
        relief may be made directly to member nations of the European 
        Union who have taken in refugees from Ukraine.
            (2) Funding to the government of Ukraine to provide 
        humanitarian assistance to its citizens who remain in Ukraine 
        and security assistance, including--
                    (A) funding to provide food, clothing, shelter, 
                medical assistance, and other forms of relief the 
                Secretary determines to be appropriate;
                    (B) funding to rebuild damaged or destroyed 
                infrastructure; and
                    (C) security assistance funding needed to defend 
                from Russian aggression, where the determination of the 
                amount of such funding is made jointly by the Secretary 
                of the Treasury and the Secretary of Defense.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6664 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2022
This bill revises the duties of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors to include holding public meetings. The board must provide public notice at least six days before such a meeting, unless the meeting is designated as an emergency. The TVA provides low-cost electricity in seven southeastern states. It also provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system.

To require certain meetings of the Tennessee Valley Authority to be 
      transparent and open to the public, 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 ``Tennessee Valley Authority 
Transparency Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. TRANSPARENCY AND AVAILABILITY OF MEETINGS.

    Section 2(g)(2) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 is 
amended to read as follows:
            ``(2) Meetings.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Board shall meet at least 4 
                times each year.
                    ``(B) Transparency.--The Board shall, with respect 
                to any meeting of the Board, a committee of the Board, 
                or a subcommittee of the Board for which a vote is not 
                scheduled--
                            ``(i) hold such meeting in public;
                            ``(ii) provide public notice of no fewer 
                        than 6 calendar days, through the website of 
                        the Board, of any such meeting; and
                            ``(iii) make publicly available the minutes 
                        and summaries of any such meeting.
                    ``(C) Emergency meetings.--Subparagraph (B)(ii) 
                shall not apply if the chairman of the Board designates 
                a meeting as an emergency special meeting.''.
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Jenna Quinn Law
Bill: H.R.1865 | Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan (D-PA)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Jenna Quinn Law
This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for evidence-informed child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs. The grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for 
   grants in support of training and education to teachers and other 
  school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, 
recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and 
                       secondary school students.

    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 ``Jenna Quinn Law''.

SEC. 2. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS FIELD INITIATED GRANTS.

    Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 
U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(8) Child sexual abuse awareness field initiated 
        grants.--The Secretary may award grants under this subsection 
        to entities, for periods of up to 5 years, in support of field-
        initiated innovation projects that advance, establish, or 
        implement comprehensive, innovative, evidence-based or 
        evidence-informed child sexual abuse awareness and prevention 
        programs by--
                    ``(A) improving student awareness of child sexual 
                abuse in an age-appropriate manner, including how to 
                recognize, prevent, and safely report child sexual 
                abuse;
                    ``(B) training teachers, school employees, and 
                other mandatory reporters and adults who work with 
                children in a professional or volunteer capacity, 
                including with respect to recognizing child sexual 
                abuse and safely reporting child sexual abuse; or
                    ``(C) providing information to parents and 
                guardians of students about child sexual abuse 
                awareness and prevention, including how to prevent, 
                recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse 
                and how to discuss child sexual abuse with a child.''.
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Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2021
Bill: S.2530 | Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill (R-LA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2021
This bill expands the deductibility of charitable contributions to all federally-chartered tax-exempt organizations serving current and former members of the Armed Forces.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the 
deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for 
                      members of the Armed Forces.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Charitable Equity for Veterans Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEDUCTIBILITY OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN 
              ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) In General.--
            (1) Definition of a charitable contribution.--Section 
        170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
        inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) An organization described in section 501(c)(19) that 
        is a federally chartered corporation.''.
            (2) Percentage limitation.--Section 170(b)(1)(A) of the 
        Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at 
        the end of clause (viii), by adding ``or'' at the end of clause 
        (ix), and by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(x) an organization described in section 
                        501(c)(19) that is a federally chartered 
                        corporation,''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
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Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
Bill: H.R.7278 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their disability.
Further, the bill prohibits the disqualification of individuals from jury service who fail to meet certain qualifications (e.g., adequate proficiency in English) on the basis of their disability.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of 
  individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability.

    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 ``Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL JURIES ON ACCOUNT OF DISABILITY.

    (a) Discrimination Prohibited.--Section 1862 of title 28, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting ``disability,'' after ``origin,''.
    (b) Qualifications for Jury Service.--Section 1865 of title 28, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) No person may be disqualified from serving on grand and petit 
juries in the district court under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection 
(b) on account of disability.''.
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Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act
Bill: H.R.3931 | Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act
This bill requires recipients of certain grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations to train project participants to earn recognized postsecondary credentials, including industry-recognized credentials.

To ensure that health professions opportunity demonstration projects 
     train project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary 
  credential, and to clarify that community colleges are eligible for 
            grants to conduct such a demonstration project.

    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 Health Careers in 
Community and Technical Colleges Act''.

SEC. 2. HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANTEES 
              REQUIRED TO TRAIN PROJECT PARTICIPANTS TO EARN A 
              RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIAL.

    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) Grantees Required To Train Project Participants To Earn a 
Recognized Postsecondary Credential.--An eligible entity awarded a 
grant to conduct a demonstration project under this section shall train 
project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, 
including an industry-recognized credential.''.

SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR GRANTS TO CONDUCT HEALTH 
              PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

    Section 2008(a)(4)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1397g(a)(4)(D)) is amended by striking ``section 101'' and inserting 
``sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B)''.

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 
2021.
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Right to Trial Act
Bill: H.R.8092 | Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria (R-IN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Right to Trial Act
This bill addresses the constitutional right to a jury trial, including by (1) outlining additional factors that a court shall consider when imposing a sentence, and (2) authorizing a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum.

To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition 
 of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead 
           of accepting a plea offer, 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 ``Right to Trial Act''.

SEC. 2. FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION WHEN IMPOSING A SENTENCE; AUTHORITY 
              TO DEVIATE FROM STATUTORY MINIMUM.

    (a) Factors.--Section 3553(a) of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking the period and 
        inserting a semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
        semicolon;
            (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting 
        a semicolon; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(8) the need to protect the constitutional right to a 
        trial, including by prohibiting impairment of such a right in 
        any case in which an increased sentence is threatened or 
        imposed based on a defendant's decision to go to trial and not 
        accept a plea offer;
            ``(9) in the case of--
                    ``(A) crimes involving similarly situated 
                codefendants or group conduct, the plea offer, if 
                applicable, and each sentence (and anticipated 
                sentence) of any similarly situated codefendant or 
                similarly situated other person charged in the same or 
                related offense who pled guilty; and
                    ``(B) crimes not involving codefendants or group 
                conduct, the plea agreements and the sentences for 
                similarly situated defendants who pled guilty to 
                similar offenses; and
            ``(10) whether imposition of a statutory minimum sentence 
        would constitute a penalty for asserting the constitutional 
        right to a trial, thereby warranting imposition of a sentence 
        below the statutory minimum.''.
    (b) Authority.--Section 3553(e) of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after ``committed an offense.'' the following: 
``The court shall have the authority to impose a sentence below a level 
established by statute as a minimum sentence so as to protect the 
constitutional right to trial.''.
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Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
Bill: H.R.3252 | Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor (D-PA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
This bill modifies provisions related to theft of firearms.
Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.
An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense. The bill modifies these penalties by increasing the maximum prison term.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance 
penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms 
 licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range 
                that rents firearms or a shooting club.

    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 ``Federal Firearms Licensee Protection 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO ENHANCE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN THEFTS OF A FIREARM 
              FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEES.

    Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
    ``(i) A person who knowingly violates section 922(u), or attempts 
to do so, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 
years, or both.''; and
            (2) in subsection (m), by inserting ``, or attempts to do 
        so,'' after ``or licensed collector''.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON THEFT OF FIREARM FROM GUN RANGE THAT RENTS 
              FIREARMS OR SHOOTING CLUB.

    Section 922(u) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(u)''; and
            (2) by adding after and below the end the following:
    ``(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to steal or unlawfully take 
or carry away from the premises of a gun range at which a firearm may 
be rented or of a shooting club, any firearm that has been shipped or 
transported in interstate or foreign commerce.''.
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To authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on nonreimbursable basis, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6077 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
This bill authorizes the Office of the National Cyber Director to accept officers or employees of the United States or members of the Armed Forces on a detail from an element of the intelligence community or from another element of the federal government on a nonreimbursable basis for up to three years.
The Office of the National Cyber Director is the principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity policy and strategy and, among other duties, leads the coordination and implementation of national cyber policy and strategy.

To authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other 
 elements of the Federal Government on nonreimbursable basis, 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. AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL CYBER DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT DETAILS ON 
              NONREIMBURSABLE BASIS.

    Section 1752(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (8) as 
        subparagraphs (A) through (H), respectively, and indenting such 
        subparagraphs two ems to the right;
            (2) in the matter before subparagraph (A), as redesignated 
        by paragraph (1), by striking ``The Director may'' and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--The Director may'';
            (3) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) as redesignated by paragraph (2), by 
                redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (H) as 
                subparagraphs (D) through (I), respectively; and
                    (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the 
                following new subparagraph (C):
                    ``(C) accept officers or employees of the United 
                States or member of the Armed Forces on a detail from 
                an element of the intelligence community or from 
                another element of the Federal Government on a 
                nonreimbursable basis, as jointly agreed to by the 
                heads of the receiving and detailing elements, for a 
                period not to exceed three years;''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(2) Rules of construction regarding details.--Paragraph 
        (1)(C) shall not be construed to impose any limitation on any 
        other authority for reimbursable or nonreimbursable details. A 
        nonreimbursable detail made under such paragraph shall not be 
        considered an augmentation of the appropriations of the 
        receiving element of the Office of the National Cyber 
        Director.''.
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Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.2599 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. (D-NY)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act
This bill expands the applicability of the waiver of the prohibition against duplication of benefits for disaster relief recipients following Superstorm Sandy. Under current law, the waiver period extends from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021. This bill begins that period on October 1, 2012, through December 31, 2021. This change would permit individuals who suffered losses resulting from Superstorm Sandy and who initially applied for and received federal benefits, including Small Business Administration disaster relief loans, to receive additional federal benefits, including funds under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant for Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR), without having to repay such additional benefits.

To provide a duplication of benefits fix for Sandy CDBG-DR recipients, 
                        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 ``Sandy Duplication of Benefits 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS.

    (a) Amendment.--Section 1210(a)(3) of the FAA Reauthorization Act 
of 2018 (Public Law 115-254; 132 Stat. 3186) is amended by striking 
``January 1, 2016'' and inserting ``October 1, 2012''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take 
effect as if included in the enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act 
of 2018 (Public Law 115-254; 132 Stat. 3186).
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To amend chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that in the case of an agency that appeals the ruling of a court under that chapter, and does not prevail on appeal, the court shall award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.415 | Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill revises requirements governing judicial review of federal agency action. If an agency does not prevail in an appeal of a court ruling, then the court must award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The award must be paid out of the administrative budget of the office in the agency that filed the appeal.

To amend chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that in 
  the case of an agency that appeals the ruling of a court under that 
  chapter, and does not prevail on appeal, the court shall award the 
 prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs, 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. AGENCY REQUIRED TO PAY ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN 
              UNSUCCESSFUL APPEALS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 707. Attorney's fees and costs in appeals
    ``In the case that an agency appeals a ruling of a court under this 
chapter, and does not prevail in the appeal, the court shall award 
reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party. Such 
award shall be paid out of the administrative budget of the office in 
the agency that filed the appeal.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 7 of 
title 5 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 706 
the following:

``707. Attorney's fees and costs in appeals.''.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Bill: H.R.4257 | Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. (D-VA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
This bill requires the Supreme Court to permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless it decides by majority vote that allowing such coverage in a particular case would violate the due process rights of any of the parties involved.

To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

    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 ``Cameras in the Courtroom Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 28.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings
    ``The Supreme Court shall permit television coverage of all open 
sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the 
majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case 
would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more 
of the parties before the Court.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 45 of 
title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings.''.
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National Poverty Research Center Authorization Act
Bill: H.R.2425 | Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
National Poverty Research Center Authorization Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to institutions of higher education for National Poverty Research Centers. In addition to conducting poverty policy research, such centers must coordinate nationwide research networks to inform public policies aimed at reducing poverty in the United States.

To authorize a National Poverty Research Center.

    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 Poverty Research Center 
Authorization Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL POVERTY RESEARCH CENTER.

    (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services 
shall award, every 5 years, one or more 5-year grants or cooperative 
agreements with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 
101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) to 
operate one or more National Poverty Research Centers.
    (b) Research.--
            (1) In general.--National Poverty Research Centers shall 
        perform poverty policy research, poverty policy research 
        training, and poverty policy research dissemination.
            (2) Collaboration.--National Poverty Research Centers shall 
        coordinate formal networks in order to facilitate a 
        sustainable, nationwide infrastructure of poverty policy 
        researchers and to better inform public policies that seek to 
        reduce poverty and its effects in the United States.
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Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act
Bill: H.R.8277 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act
This bill prohibits the President from interfering with the determination of electoral votes and establishes penalties for violations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from obstructing the certification of electoral votes by Congress or pressuring

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose criminal penalties on 
      the President for engaging in actions to interfere with the 
 determination of electoral votes in a presidential election, 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 ``Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral 
Count Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF CRIMINAL PENALTIES ON PRESIDENT FOR INTERFERING 
              WITH DETERMINATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES.

    (a) Penalties.--Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 612. Interference by President with determination of electoral 
              votes
    ``(a) It shall be unlawful for the President to--
            ``(1) obstruct the certification of electoral votes by 
        Congress;
            ``(2) pressure the Vice President during the certification 
        of electoral votes by Congress to discount a State-certified 
        slate of electors or count an alternate slate of electors;
            ``(3) pressure a Federal, State, or local official to 
        substitute an alternate slate of electors;
            ``(4) pressure a Federal, State, or local official to find 
        votes; or
            ``(5) pressure a Federal, State, or local official to make 
        false claims about a presidential election.
    ``(b) If the President violates subsection (a), the President shall 
be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than the maximum 
term of imprisonment imposed for a violation of section 1505 of this 
title (relating to obstruction of proceedings), or both.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 29 of 
such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

``612. Interference by President with determination of electoral 
                            votes.''.
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RAPID Act
Bill: H.R.4541 | Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. (R-WI)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Responding Aggressively to Prevent Insects and Disease Act or the RAPID Act
This bill expands exemptions from environmental review requirements for projects of the Forest Service concerning wildfire resilience or insects and disease.

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to provide 
 clarification with respect to certain categorical exclusion authority 
  relating to insect and disease infestation and wildfire resilience 
                   projects, 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 ``Responding Aggressively to Prevent 
Insects and Disease Act'' or the ``RAPID Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION AUTHORITY 
              RELATED TO INSECT AND DISEASE INFESTATION.

    (a) Insect and Disease Categorical Exclusion.--Section 603(c) of 
the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591b(c)) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``3000 acres'' and 
        inserting ``10,000 acres''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``Fire Regime Groups 
        I, II, or III,'' and inserting ``Fire Regime I, Fire Regime II, 
        Fire Regime III, Fire Regime IV, or Fire Regime V,''.

SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION AUTHORITY 
              RELATED TO WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROJECTS.

    Section 605(c) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 
U.S.C. 6591d(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``3000 acres'' and 
        inserting ``10,000 acres''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``Fire Regime Groups 
        I, II, or III'' and inserting ``Fire Regime I, Fire Regime II, 
        Fire Regime III, Fire Regime IV, or Fire Regime V''.
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To make technical changes clarifying section 503 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.
Bill: H.R.8067 | Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. (D-KY)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
This bill modifies requirements regarding the development and improvement of cost estimates for federal direct loan and loan guarantee programs.
Under current law, federal agencies are required to provide the Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Management and Budget with access to all agency data that may facilitate the development and improvement of the cost estimates. This bill specifies that this data must include the percent guaranteed on loan guarantee commitments.

To make technical changes clarifying section 503 of the Federal Credit 
                          Reform Act of 1990.

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

SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO COST ESTIMATES.

    Section 503(d) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 
661b(d)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, 
which shall include the percent guaranteed on loan guarantee 
commitments.''.
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Lunar New Year Day Act
Bill: H.R.6525 | Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace (D-NY)
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
Lunar New Year Day Act
This bill establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Lunar New Year Day 
             as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Lunar New Year Day Act''.

SEC. 2. LUNAR NEW YEAR DAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther 
King, Jr., the following:
            ``Lunar New Year Day.''.
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E-Filing Standards Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.3735 | Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
E-Filing Standards Improvement Act
This bill modifies requirements for electronic filing of tax returns. Specifically, it requires the Internal Revenue Service to issue an e-filing receipt to taxpayers who submit returns electronically that indicates acceptance or rejection of a return. If a return is rejected, the filing receipt must provide information for resolving the issue causing the rejection. The taxpayer shall be allowed 15 business days to correct and resubmit the return electronically.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide electronic filing 
   receipts to taxpayers who file tax returns via electronic filing 
                    process, 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 ``E-Filing Standards Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENTS AMENDED TO INCLUDE RECEIPTS, 
              REJECTION EXPLANATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 6011(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(3) The Secretary shall promote the use of electronically 
        filed returns by requiring that all taxpayers submitting 
        returns of tax via electronic filing process shall be issued an 
        e-filing receipt via the taxpayer's chosen method of 
        correspondence which shall indicate the acceptance or rejection 
        of a return, and if such return is rejected--
                    ``(A) such receipt shall provide information about 
                the steps necessary to resolve the issue causing such 
                rejection,
                    ``(B) the taxpayer shall be allowed 15 business 
                days to correct and re-submit such return, and
                    ``(C) if such return is not re-submitted within 15 
                business days, such return shall be treated as a paper 
                return.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6651 of such Code is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(k) Treatment of returns granted extension or treated as 
        paper returns under section 6011(f).--In the case of a return 
        granted a 15 business day extension or treated as a paper 
        return under section 6011(f), such return shall be treated as 
        timely filed by the taxpayer and not subject to the addition to 
        the tax under subsection (a).''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to returns of tax submitted filing via electronic filing process 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Clarence Thomas to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library.
Bill: H.R.4216 | Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
The bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol and to obtain a bust of Clarence Thomas with which to replace it.

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of 
   Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United 
  States Capitol with a bust of Clarence Thomas to be obtained by the 
                    Joint Committee on the Library.

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

SECTION 1. REPLACEMENT OF BUST OF ROGER BROOKE TANEY WITH BUST OF 
              CLARENCE THOMAS.

    (a) Removal of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney.--Not later than 45 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the 
Library shall remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme 
Court Chamber of the United States Capitol.
    (b) Replacement With Bust of Clarence Thomas.--
            (1) Obtaining bust.--Not later than 2 years after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the 
        Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a bust of 
        Clarence Thomas, under such terms and conditions as the Joint 
        Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable 
        law.
            (2) Placement.--The Joint Committee on the Library shall 
        place the bust obtained under paragraph (1) in the location in 
        the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol 
        where the bust of Roger Brooke Taney was located prior to 
        removal by the Architect of the Capitol under subsection (a).
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To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.
Bill: H.R.7544 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill establishes a private right of action against a maker of any component of a ghost gun or any person who facilitated any sale of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.

To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component 
of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, 
      for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.

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

SECTION 1. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.

    (a) In General.--An individual who is injured, and any member of 
the family of an individual who is killed, by use of a ghost gun in or 
affecting interstate or foreign commerce, and the State and the 
political subdivision of the State in which the injury or death occurs, 
may bring an action in the United States district court for the 
judicial district in which the injury or death occurs against the maker 
of any component of the ghost gun or any person who facilitated any 
sale of the ghost gun, for damages resulting from the injury or death. 
The court may award a plaintiff prevailing in such an action such 
damages, including consequential damages, as the court deems 
appropriate.
    (b) Affirmative Defenses.--In an action brought under subsection 
(a), it shall be an affirmative defense that the injury or death was 
caused by conduct of--
            (1) an individual in defense against a reasonably perceived 
        imminent threat to the safety of an individual not engaged in a 
        violation of criminal law; or
            (2) a law enforcement officer in response to a reasonably 
        perceived imminent threat to public safety.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Ghost gun.--The term ``ghost gun'' means a firearm that 
        lacks a unique serial number engraved or cast on the frame or 
        receiver of the firearm by a licensed manufacturer or licensed 
        importer in accordance with section 923(i) of title 18, United 
        States Code, and includes any combination of parts designed or 
        intended to be assembled, or to be used in converting a device, 
        into a firearm.
            (2) Other terms.--The terms ``firearm'', ``licensed 
        manufacturer'', and ``licensed importer'' have the meanings 
        given the terms, respectively, in section 921(a) of title 18, 
        United States Code.
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Protecting New Mexico’s Jobs and Public Education System Act
Bill: H.R.757 | Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette (R-NM)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Protecting New Mexico's Jobs and Public Education System Act
This bill exempts New Mexico from provisions of specified orders that suspend oil or gas drilling in federal lands or waters.
On January 27, 2021, the President issued an executive order that includes a moratorium on new oil or gas leases on public lands or in offshore waters. This bill exempts New Mexico from such moratorium.
On January 20, 2021, the Department of the Interior issued a secretarial order that includes a suspension on the authority of its bureaus and offices to issue any onshore or offshore fossil fuel authorization, including permits to drill. This bill exempts New Mexico from the suspension.

To exempt the State of New Mexico from certain provisions of certain 
                orders related to oil and gas drilling.

    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 New Mexico's Jobs and 
Public Education System Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF NEW MEXICO FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN 
              ORDERS RELATED TO OIL AND GAS DRILLING.

    The following provisions shall not apply to the State of New 
Mexico:
            (1) Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the 
        Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, issued on January 27, 2021 
        (relating to a pause on new oil and natural gas leases on 
        public lands).
            (2) Section 3(g) of order number 3395 issued by the Acting 
        Secretary of the Interior and dated January 20, 2021 (related 
        to any lease, contract, or other agreement, or permit regarding 
        fossil fuel extraction).
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