hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Grid Resilience Act
Bill: H.R.8311 | Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Grid Resilience Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Electric Reliability Organization to jointly study the feasibility of establishing or modifying a reliability standard (i.e., a requirement to provide for reliable operation of the electric grid) for thermoelectric power plants during droughts.

To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Department of 
Energy, and the Electric Reliability Organization to jointly submit to 
 Congress the results of a study on the need for, and feasibility of, 
establishing or modifying a reliability standard to ensure the reliable 
operation of thermoelectric power plants during droughts, 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 ``Grid Resilience Act''.

SEC. 2. STUDY.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this section, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the 
Department of Energy, and the Electric Reliability Organization shall 
jointly--
            (1) conduct a study on the need for, and feasibility of, 
        establishing or modifying a reliability standard to ensure the 
        reliable operation of thermoelectric power plants during 
        droughts; and
            (2) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the 
        results of such study.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
        ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the 
                House of Representatives; and
                    (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
                of the Senate.
            (2) Electric reliability organization; reliability 
        standard.--The terms ``Electric Reliability Organization'' and 
        ``reliability standard'' have the meanings given such terms in 
        section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)).
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Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act
Bill: H.R.1327 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act
This bill requires the federal government to increase the amount of renewable energy it consumes to 35% of its total electricity share by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. In carrying out the requirement, the Department of Energy must seek to ensure that the federal government consumes renewable energy produced on-site at federal facilities, on federal lands, or on Native American lands.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to update the Federal purchase 
requirement to ensure the use of 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Green Energy for Federal Buildings 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL PURCHASE REQUIREMENT.

    Section 203 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15852) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
            ``(3) Not less than 7.5 percent in fiscal years 2013 
        through 2019.''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Not less than 35 percent in fiscal years 2030 through 
        2039.
            ``(5) Not less than 75 percent in fiscal years 2040 through 
        2049.
            ``(6) Not less than 100 percent in fiscal year 2050 and 
        each fiscal year thereafter.''; and
            (2) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
    ``(c) Feasibility.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary 
shall seek to ensure that, to the maximum extent economically feasible 
and technically practicable, the Federal Government consumes renewable 
energy produced--
            ``(1) on-site at a Federal facility;
            ``(2) on Federal lands; or
            ``(3) on Indian land as defined in section 2601 of the 
        Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3501).''.
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Water Reuse and Resiliency Act of 2021
Bill: S.2454 | Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Water Reuse and Resiliency Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises a pilot program of the Environmental Protection Agency for alternative water source projects. The program, which was established under the Clean Water Act, provides grants to states, local agencies, private utilities, and nonprofit entities for alternative water source projects to meet critical water supply needs.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the 
  pilot program for alternative water source 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 ``Water Reuse and Resiliency Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROJECTS.

    Section 220 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1300) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b), in the heading, by striking ``In 
        General'' and inserting ``Establishment'';
            (2) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``construction'' 
                before ``funds'';
                    (B) by striking paragraph (2); and
                    (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph 
                (2);
            (3) by striking subsection (e);
            (4) in subsection (i)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``, the following definitions apply''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by 
                striking ``water or wastewater or by treating 
                wastewater'' and inserting ``water, wastewater, or 
                stormwater or by treating wastewater or stormwater for 
                groundwater recharge, potable reuse, or other 
                purposes'';
            (5) in subsection (j)--
                    (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``There is'' 
                and inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--There is'';
                    (B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by 
                striking ``a total of $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2002 
                through 2004. Such sums shall'' and inserting 
                ``$200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 
                2026, to''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made 
        available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2 
        percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the 
        Administrator.''; and
            (6) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), (i), and 
        (j) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (b), and (i), respectively, 
        and moving those subsections so as to appear in alphabetical 
        order.
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Partial Birth Abortion Is Murder Act
Bill: H.R.7604 | Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Partial Birth Abortion Is Murder Act
This bill increases criminal penalties for knowingly performing a partial-birth abortion.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced 
                 penalties for partial birth abortions.

    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 ``Partial Birth Abortion Is Murder 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASED PENALTY.

    Section 1531(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``Any physician who, in or affecting interstate or foreign 
commerce, knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion and thereby kills 
a human fetus shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more 
than 2 years, or both.'' and inserting the following: ``Any physician 
who, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly performs 
a partial-birth abortion and thereby kills a human fetus shall be 
imprisoned for any term of years or for life (but in no event for not 
less than 5 years), may in addition be fined under this title, and 
shall not be eligible for supervised release.''.
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Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021
Bill: S.2449 | Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey (R-SC)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021
This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises.
Specifically, the bill does the following:
An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance 
   penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.

    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 of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PENALTIES.

    Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
    ``(i)(1)(A) 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.
    ``(B) In the case of a violation described in subparagraph (A) that 
occurs during the commission of--
            ``(i) a burglary, the term of imprisonment shall be not 
        less than 3 years; or
            ``(ii) a robbery, the term of imprisonment shall be not 
        less than 5 years.
    ``(2) In this subsection--
            ``(A) the term `burglary' means the unlawful entry into, or 
        remaining in, the business premises of a licensed importer, 
        licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer with the intent to 
        commit a crime; and
            ``(B) the term `robbery' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 1951(b).''; and
            (2) in subsection (m), by inserting ``or attempts to do 
        so,'' after ``or licensed collector,''.
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REACT Act
Bill: H.R.1897 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (R-IA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Requiring Every Alien Receive a COVID-19 Test Act or the REACT Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to administer a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) test and receive a negative result before releasing an alien in certain instances.
Specifically, DHS must receive a negative test result before an inadmissible alien may be released from custody or placed in an alternative to detention program, if that release or placement takes place within 30 days of that alien's entry into the United States.

To require a diagnostic test for COVID-19 for an inadmissible alien 
   released from the custody of the United States Customs and Border 
 Protection or the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
                        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 ``Requiring Every Alien Receive a 
COVID-19 Test Act'' or the ``REACT Act''.

SEC. 2. COVID-19 TESTING FOR CERTAIN ALIENS.

    Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Homeland Security shall administer a diagnostic test, and receive a 
negative result, for COVID-19 to an inadmissible alien who has entered 
the United States and--
            (1) is released from the custody of the United States 
        Customs and Border Protection or the United States Immigration 
        and Customs Enforcement within 30 days of entry into the United 
        States; or
            (2) is placed in an alternative to detention program within 
        30 days of entry into the United States.
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WHO Withdrawal Act
Bill: H.R.7931 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
WHO Withdrawal Act
This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO.
The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

To direct the President to withdraw the United States from the 
 Constitution of the World Health Organization, 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 ``WHO Withdrawal Act''.

SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF THE WORLD 
              HEALTH ORGANIZATION; PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.

    Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act--
            (1) the President shall withdraw the United States from the 
        Constitution of the World Health Organization (62 Stat. 2679; 
        14 U.N.T.S 186); and
            (2) no funds available to any Federal department or agency 
        may used to provide for the participation of the United States 
        in the World Health Organization or any successor organization.

SEC. 3. REPEAL OF THE ACT OF JUNE 14, 1948.

    The Act of June 14, 1948 (Public Law 806-43; 62 Stat. 441; 22 
U.S.C. 290 et seq.), providing for membership and participation by the 
United States in the World Health Organization and authorizing an 
appropriation therefor, is repealed.
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Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021
Bill: S.1561 | Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021
This bill (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as Rest of United States; and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this bill shall not have the effect of reducing the rate of basic pay for an individual serving as a prevailing rate employee.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage 
        areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality.

    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 ``Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LIMITING THE NUMBER OF LOCAL WAGE AREAS DEFINED WITHIN A 
              GENERAL SCHEDULE PAY LOCALITY.

    (a) Local Wage Area Limitation.--Section 5343(a) of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking ``(but such'' and 
        all that follows through ``are employed)'';
            (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period after 
        ``Islands'' and inserting ``; and''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) the Office of Personnel Management shall define not 
        more than 1 local wage area within a pay locality, except that 
        this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated 
        as `Rest of United States'.''.
    (b) General Schedule Pay Locality Defined.--Section 5342(a) of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ``and'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period after 
        ``employee'' and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) `pay locality' has the meaning given that term under 
        section 5302.''.

SEC. 3. REGULATIONS.

    The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe 
any regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act, 
including regulations to ensure that the enactment of this Act shall 
not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any 
individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee (as defined 
under section 5342(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code).

SEC. 4. APPLICABILITY.

    The amendments made by this Act shall apply on and after the first 
day of the first full pay period beginning at least 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act.
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Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021
Bill: S.1216 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021
This bill extends until July 6, 2022, the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The temporary order expires on May 6, 2021.

To extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related 
                              substances.

    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 ``Temporary Extension of Fentanyl 
Scheduling Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ORDER FOR FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES.

    Section 2 of the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the 
Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act (Public Law 116-114; 134 
Stat. 103) is amended by striking ``May 6, 2021'' and inserting ``July 
6, 2022''.
                                                        Calendar No. 45

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                S. 1216

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Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1686 | Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the availability of and unmet need for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services, including for specified populations. The report must also address barriers to real-time reporting of drug overdoses at the federal, state, and local levels.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate and 
      report on the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, 
             availability, and needs of the United States.

    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 ``Examining Opioid Treatment 
Infrastructure Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.

    Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate an 
evaluation of, and submit to Congress a report on, the inpatient and 
outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United 
States, including, to the extent data are available--
            (1) the capacity of acute residential or inpatient 
        detoxification programs;
            (2) the capacity of inpatient clinical stabilization 
        programs, transitional residential support services, and 
        residential rehabilitation programs;
            (3) the capacity of demographic specific residential or 
        inpatient treatment programs, such as those designed for 
        pregnant women or adolescents;
            (4) geographical differences of the availability of 
        residential and outpatient treatment and recovery options for 
        substance use disorders across the continuum of care;
            (5) the availability of residential and outpatient 
        treatment programs that offer treatment options based on 
        reliable scientific evidence of efficacy for the treatment of 
        substance use disorders, including the use of Food and Drug 
        Administration-approved medicines and evidence-based 
        nonpharmacological therapies;
            (6) the number of patients in residential and specialty 
        outpatient treatment services for substance use disorders;
            (7) an assessment of the need for residential and 
        outpatient treatment for substance use disorders across the 
        continuum of care;
            (8) the availability of residential and outpatient 
        treatment programs to American Indians and Alaska Natives 
        through an Indian health program (as defined by section 4 of 
        the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)); and
            (9) the barriers (including technological barriers) at the 
        Federal, State, and local levels to real-time reporting of de-
        identified information on drug overdoses and ways to overcome 
        such barriers.
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REDI Act
Bill: H.R.4122 | Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian (R-TX)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act
This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free 
deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental 
                    internship or residency program.

    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 ``Resident Education Deferred Interest 
Act'' or the ``REDI Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFERMENT DURING A MEDICAL OR DENTAL INTERNSHIP OR RESIDENCY 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(f)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
        (A), by striking ``A borrower'' and inserting ``Except as 
        provided in paragraph (6), a borrower'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)(A)--
                    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' after the 
                semicolon;
                    (B) by striking the matter following clause (ii);
                    (C) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iii) is serving in a medical or dental 
                        internship or residency program;''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Special rule for certain in school deferment.--
        Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower 
        described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a 
        deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need 
        not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to 
        the borrower under this part.''.
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BASIC Act
Bill: H.R.8775 | Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel (R-PA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2022 or the BASIC Act
This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any 
   estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint 
  Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the 
                  public debt, 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 ``Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring 
Interest Costs Act of 2022'' or the ``BASIC Act''.

SEC. 2. CBO AND JCT ESTIMATES TO INCLUDE DEBT SERVICING COSTS.

    (a) In General.--The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control 
Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after 
section 402 the following:

              ``estimates to include debt servicing costs

    ``Sec. 403. Any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget 
Office under section 402, and any estimate prepared by the Joint 
Committee on Taxation, shall include, to the extent practicable, the 
costs (if any) of servicing the public debt.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402 the 
following:

``403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs.''.
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Member Financial Transparency Act
Bill: H.R.7126 | Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Member Financial Transparency Act
This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to file reports on transactions in securities within 7 days after such transaction and the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to make such reports public within 10 days.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of 
    Congress to file the reports on transactions in stocks, bonds, 
 commodities futures, and other forms of securities which are required 
    under such Act not later than 7 days after the transactions are 
                   completed, 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 ``Member Financial Transparency Act''.

SEC. 2. 7-DAY DEADLINE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO FILE REPORTS ON 
              TRANSACTIONS IN SECURITIES.

    (a) Modification of Deadline for Members To File Reports.--Section 
103(l) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 103(l)) 
is amended by striking ``in no case later than 45 days after such 
transaction'' and inserting ``in no case later than 45 days after such 
transaction (or, in the case of a Member of Congress, in no case later 
than 7 days after such transaction)''.
    (b) Modification of Deadline for Clerk of the House and Secretary 
of the Senate To Make Reports Public.--Section 105(b)(1) of such Act (5 
U.S.C. App. 105(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``within thirty days'' 
and inserting ``within 30 days (or, in the case of a report of a 
transaction required to be reported under section 102(a)(5)(B) which is 
filed by a Member of Congress, within 10 days)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to transactions occurring on or after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4675 | Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2021
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any qualified catastrophe mitigation payment made under a state-based catastrophe loss mitigation program. A qualified catastrophe mitigation payment means any amount received for making improvements to an individual's residence for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done to such residence by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income 
amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.

    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 ``Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM STATE-BASED CATASTROPHE LOSS 
              MITIGATION PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i) and by 
inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:
    ``(h) State-Based Catastrophe Loss Mitigation Programs.--
            ``(1) In general.--Gross income shall not include any 
        amount received by an individual as a qualified catastrophe 
        mitigation payment under a program established by--
                    ``(A) a State,
                    ``(B) a political subdivision or instrumentality 
                thereof, or
                    ``(C) an entity established under State charter,
        for the purpose of making such payments.
            ``(2) Qualified catastrophe mitigation payment.--For 
        purposes of this section, the term `qualified catastrophe 
        mitigation payment' means any amount which is received by an 
        individual to make improvements to such individual's residence 
        for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done 
        to such residence by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.
            ``(3) No increase in basis.--Rules similar to the rules of 
        subsection (g)(3) shall apply in the case of this 
        subsection.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 139(d) is amended by striking ``and qualified'' 
        and inserting ``, qualified catastrophe mitigation payments, 
        and qualified''.
            (2) Section 139(i) (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is 
        amended by striking ``or qualified'' and inserting ``, 
        qualified catastrophe mitigation payment, or qualified''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Protect Afghan Students Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8629 | Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa (D-MI)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Protect Afghan Students Act of 2022
This bill removes the residency requirements to be eligible for a student visa (F visa) for certain individuals who last habitually resided in Afghanistan.

To remove the requirement to demonstrate residency for eligibility as a 
nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and 
      Nationality Act for certain aliens, 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 ``Protect Afghan Students Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR AFGHANS APPLYING FOR STUDENT VISAS.

    (a) Exception With Respect to Residence.--To be eligible as a 
nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)), a national of Afghanistan or 
a person with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan 
shall meet all requirements for such nonimmigrant status except they 
shall not need to demonstrate residence in Afghanistan or an intention 
not to abandon such residence.
    (b) Applicability.--
            (1) In general.--The exception under subsection (a) shall 
        apply beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
        ending on the date that is two years after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
            (2) Extension.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in 
        consultation with the Secretary of State, shall periodically 
        review the country conditions in Afghanistan and may renew the 
        exception under subsection (a) in 18-month increments based on 
        such conditions.
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Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4755 | Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. (D-WA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Seniors' Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2021
This bill eliminates cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing 
    responsibilities for chronic care management services under the 
                           Medicare program.

    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 ``Seniors' Chronic Care Management 
Improvement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVING COST-SHARING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHRONIC CARE 
              MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNDER PART B OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (CC), by striking ``and'' at 
                the end; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (DD), by inserting before the 
                semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with 
                respect to chronic care management services (as 
                described in section 1848(b)(8)) furnished on or after 
                January 1, 2022, the amount paid shall be an amount 
                equal to 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge 
                for such services or the amount determined under such 
                section;''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence--
                    (A) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end; and
                    (B) in paragraph (12), by inserting before the 
                period at the end the following: ``, and (13) such 
                deductible shall not apply with respect to chronic care 
                management services (as described in section 
                1848(b)(8)) furnished on or after January 1, 2022''.
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Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Nationwide Act
Bill: H.R.4849 | Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho (D-MP)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Nationwide Act
This bill makes annual Department of Education grants available to American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Palau for integrated English literacy and civics education to prepare English language learners for employment.

To amend the term State to include outlying areas for purposes of the 
       Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education program.

    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 ``Integrated English Literacy and 
Civics Education Nationwide Act''.

SEC. 2. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION.

    Section 243 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 
U.S.C. 3333) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) State Defined.--The term `State' has the meaning given the 
term in section 3, except that such term also includes outlying areas 
(as defined in section 3).''.
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To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.462 | Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service, by 270 days after its enactment, to designate a single, unique ZIP code for each of

To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, 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. ESTABLISHING NEW ZIP CODES.

    Not later than 270 days after enactment of this Act, the United 
States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for, as 
nearly as practicable, each of the following communities:
            (1) Miami Lakes, Florida.
            (2) Flanders, Northampton, and Riverside in the Town of 
        Southampton, New York.
            (3) Ocoee, Florida.
            (4) Oakland, Florida.
            (5) Glendale, New York.
            (6) Village of Estero, Florida.
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Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9135 | Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron (D-WI)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, which provides financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.

To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make 
           improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Migratory Birds of the Americas 
Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Federal Share.--Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory 
Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1)) is amended by striking 
``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''.
    (b) Cooperation.--Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird 
Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6106) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation 
Enhancements Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing 
the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall 
include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the 
advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection.''.
    (c) Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund Administrative 
Expenses.--Section 9(c)(2) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird 
Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6108(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``3 
percent or up to $100,000'' and inserting ``5 percent or up to 
$300,000''.
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 10 of the Neotropical 
Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6109) is amended by striking 
subsection (a) and inserting the following:
    ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out this Act--
            ``(1) for fiscal year 2023, $20,000,000;
            ``(2) for fiscal year 2024, $21,250,000;
            ``(3) for fiscal year 2025, $22,500,000;
            ``(4) for fiscal year 2026, $23,750,000; and
            ``(5) for fiscal year 2027, $25,000,000.''.
    (e) Technical Corrections.--
            (1) Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird 
        Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6103) is amended--
                    (A) by striking paragraph (1); and
                    (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as 
                paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively.
            (2) Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird 
        Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1)) is amended, in the 
        second sentence, by adding a period at the end.
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To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election.
Bill: H.R.1293 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill generally prohibits states from counting ballots that are received after the date of a federal election. However, the prohibition does not apply to absentee ballots that are cast by uniformed service members, their family members, or overseas citizens.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from 
   counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is 
         received by the State after the date of the election.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITING COUNTING BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER DATE OF 
              ELECTION.

    (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
(52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303 the 
following new section:

``SEC. 303A. PROHIBITING COUNTING OF BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER DATE OF 
              ELECTION.

    ``(a) Prohibition.--A State may not count a ballot cast in an 
election for Federal office which is received by the State after the 
date of the election. For purposes of this subsection, a ballot shall 
be considered to be received by the State after the date of the 
election if the ballot is not received by the appropriate State or 
local election official prior to 12:01 a.m. on the day after the date 
of the election.
    ``(b) Exception for Absent Uniformed Services Voters and Overseas 
Citizens.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to any individual 
who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and 
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.).
    ``(c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to 
elections for Federal office held on or after the date of the enactment 
of this section.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of 
such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and 
inserting ``303, and 303A''.
    (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the 
following new item:

``Sec. 303A. Prohibiting counting of ballots received after date of 
                            election.''.
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To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize additional funding for planning, design, construction, modernization, and renovation of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities.
Bill: H.R.1811 | Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie (D-MN)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill authorizes additional funding through FY2026 for the Indian Health Service to plan, design, construct, modernize, and renovate hospitals and outpatient health care facilities, including to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize additional 
    funding for planning, design, construction, modernization, and 
     renovation of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities.

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

SECTION 1. 21ST CENTURY INDIAN HEALTH PROGRAM HOSPITALS AND OUTPATIENT 
              HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

    The Indian Health Care Improvement Act is amended by inserting 
after section 301 of such Act (25 U.S.C. 1631) the following:

``SEC. 301A. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, 
              MODERNIZATION, AND RENOVATION OF HOSPITALS AND OUTPATIENT 
              HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

    ``(a) Additional Funding.--For the purpose described in subsection 
(b), in addition to any other funds available for such purpose, there 
is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the period of 
fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
    ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose described in this subsection is the 
planning, design, construction, modernization, and renovation of 
hospitals and outpatient health care facilities that are funded, in 
whole or part, by the Service through, or provided for in, a contract 
or compact with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination and 
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), including to address 
COVID-19 and other subsequent public health crises.''.
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American Border Rescue Plan Act
Bill: H.R.2802 | Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
American Border Rescue Plan Act
This bill establishes that funds made available for certain COVID-19 recovery programs may also be available to eligible law enforcement agencies for border enforcement-related purposes. To be eligible to receive such funds, a law enforcement agency must be (1) located in a state with an international border, and (2) involved in an active and ongoing U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation coordinated through a sector office.

To allow amounts made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 
2021 for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus 
    Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to be made available to eligible law 
   enforcement agencies for border security, 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 ``American Border Rescue Plan Act''.

SEC. 2. CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS FOR BORDER SECURITY.

    (a) In General.--Amounts made available by the American Rescue Plan 
Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) for the Coronavirus State Fiscal 
Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund may also 
be made available to eligible law enforcement agencies for the purposes 
described in subsection (b).
    (b) Purposes.--The purposes in this subsection are the following:
            (1) Equipment, including maintenance and sustainment costs 
        for enhanced border law enforcement activities.
            (2) Personnel, including overtime and backfill for law 
        enforcement personnel or non-law enforcement personnel who 
        support enhanced border law enforcement activities.
            (3) Allowable and approved personnel costs, including 
        salaries, fringe benefits, overtime and backfill for dedicated 
        intelligence analysts supporting Operation Stonegarden 
        operations in support of enhanced border law enforcement 
        activities.
            (4) Any activity permitted for Operation Stonegarden 
        under--
                    (A) the Department of Homeland Security's most 
                recent Homeland Security Grant Program Notice of 
                Funding Opportunity; or
                    (B) the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 
                Preparedness Grants Manual.
            (5) Any other appropriate activity, as determined by the 
        Secretary.
    (c) Eligible Law Enforcement Agencies Defined.--The term ``eligible 
law enforcement agencies'' means a law enforcement agency that is--
            (1) located in--
                    (A) a State bordering Canada or Mexico; or
                    (B) a State or territory with an international 
                maritime border; and
            (2) is involved in an active, ongoing, U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection operation coordinated through a sector 
        office.
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