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No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
Bill: H.R.5789 | Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to attempt to reschedule a veteran's mental health care appointment if the veteran has canceled such an appointment.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the ability of 
 veterans to make appointments for mental health care furnished by the 
                               Secretary.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks 
Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHEDULING BY VETERANS OF MENTAL HEALTH 
              APPOINTMENTS AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) Rescheduling Cancelled Appointments.--If a covered veteran 
cancels an appointment for mental health care furnished by the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall seek to reschedule 
the appointment, regardless of the method by which the veteran 
cancelled the appointment. In seeking to reschedule such appointment, 
the Secretary shall contact the veteran by telephone. If the veteran 
does not reschedule the appointment during the first telephone call, 
the Secretary shall contact the veteran at least once more by telephone 
to reschedule the appointment.
    (b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient 
enrollment established under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States 
Code.
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Gerald’s Law Act
Bill: H.R.7176 | Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Gerald's Law Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance 
 for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care 
            furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    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 ``Gerald's Law Act''.

SEC. 2. BURIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WHO DIE AT HOME WHILE IN 
              RECEIPT OF HOSPICE CARE FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 2303 of title 38, 
United States Code, as amended by section 2202 of the Johnny Isakson 
and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement 
Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-315; 134 Stat. 4984), is further amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a 
        semicolon;
            (2) in clause (ii)--
                    (A) in subclause (II), by striking ``; or'' and 
                inserting a semicolon; and
                    (B) in subclause (III), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                    ``(iii) a home or other setting at which the 
                deceased veteran was, at the time of death, receiving 
                hospice care pursuant to section 1717(a) of this title 
                if such care was directly preceded by the Secretary 
                furnishing to the veteran hospital care or nursing home 
                care as described in subclauses (I), (II), or (III) of 
                clause (ii).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect as if included in the enactment of the Johnny Isakson and 
David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 
2020 (Public Law 116-315).
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Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3845 | Sponsor: Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (R-AS)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 2021
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to authorize its Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) to decide all appeals from formal protest determinations in connection with the status of a HUBZone small business.
A HUBZone small business is a small business in a historically underutilized business zone. Currently, HUBZone status appeals are the responsibility of the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. The bill would place HUBZone status appeals within the purview of the OHA alongside other SBA programs such as the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program and the Women-Owned Small Business program.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to 
 issue a rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide 
 appeals relating to the status of HUBZone business concerns, 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 ``Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS TO DECIDE 
              APPEALS RELATING TO QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS 
              CONCERNS.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue a 
rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals of the 
Administration to decide all appeals from formal protest determinations 
in connection with the status of a concern as qualified HUBZone small 
business concern (as such term is defined in section 31(b) of the Small 
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657a(b)).
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A bill to extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.
Bill: S.2250 | Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh (R-MO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill allows federal prosecutors and judges (including magistrate judges) who meet certain criteria to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
The bill authorizes the Attorney General or any U.S. Attorney to file a civil action against any state government, agency, or employee for actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers, including federal prosecutors and judges, from carrying a concealed firearm across state lines.

To extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.

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

SECTION 1. PROMOTING CONCEALED CARRY RIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 
              OFFICERS.

    (a) Amendments.--Section 926B of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) For purposes of this section, a Federal judge, a Federal 
magistrate judge, or a Federal prosecutor shall be considered to be 
qualified law enforcement officer if the judge, magistrate judge, or 
prosecutor meets the criteria described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of 
subsection (c).
    ``(h) The Attorney General, or any United States Attorney, may file 
a civil action against any State government, State agency, or State 
employee to enjoin any actions or practices that impede qualified law 
enforcement officers from carrying a concealed firearm under subsection 
(a).''.
    (b) Regulations and Guidance.--The Attorney General shall--
            (1) promulgate regulations and issue guidance to implement 
        subsection (h) of section 926B of title 18, United States Code, 
        as added by subsection (a) of this section; and
            (2) develop and implement programs for qualified law 
        enforcement officers to report when they are impeded from 
        carrying a concealed firearm under section 926B of title 18, 
        United States Code, and to ascertain what remedial actions the 
        Department of Justice has taken.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated $10,000,000 to the Department of Justice to carry out this 
section.
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Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2217 | Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer (R-PR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021
This bill terminates the specified Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), of 55% for U.S. territories. Under current law, a state's FMAP is generally based on the state's per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to treat each territory 
as one of the 50 States for purposes of calculating the Federal medical 
           assistance percentage under the Medicaid 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 ``Territory Federal Matching 
Requirement Equity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF STATUTORY FMAP LIMITATION FOR TERRITORIES.

    Section 1905(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1396d(b)(2)) is amended by inserting ``with respect to calendar 
quarters ending on or before September 30, 2021,'' before ``the Federal 
medical assistance percentage''.
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COVID–19 Origin Disclosure Act of 2022
Bill: S.3832 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
COVID-19 Origin Disclosure Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish information about the origin of COVID-19 and its potential links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and any 
 applicable agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, 
     to make public information relating to the origin of COVID-19.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Origin Disclosure Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) identifying the origin of Coronavirus Disease 2019 
        (COVID-19) is critical for preventing a similar pandemic from 
        occurring in the future;
            (2) there is reason to believe the COVID-19 pandemic may 
        have originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology; and
            (3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services has a 
        responsibility to make available to the public as much 
        information as possible about the origin of COVID-19 so the 
        United States and like-minded countries can--
                    (A) identify the origin of COVID-19 as 
                expeditiously as possible, and
                    (B) use that information to take all appropriate 
                measures to prevent a similar pandemic from occurring 
                again.

SEC. 3. PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ORIGIN OF COVID-
              19.

    Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall--
            (1) publish any and all information relating to potential 
        links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of 
        the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including--
                    (A) any coordination conducted by the Department of 
                Health and Human Services with entities in China 
                performing research on coronaviruses, including by 
                disclosing any funding of such research by the 
                Department; and
                    (B) any research or literature review produced by 
                employees of the Department of Health and Human 
                Services about the potential origin of COVID-19; and
            (2) submit to Congress a report that contains all of the 
        information described under paragraph (1).
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Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021
Bill: S.771 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021
This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating 
   to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health 
                Administration, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Veterans Affairs 
Employee Fairness Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OF 
              EMPLOYEES OF THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.

    Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d); and
            (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b).
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.
Bill: H.R.6318 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill designates an empowerment zone in the District of Columbia. (Empowerment zones are federally designated geographic areas where certain federal tax incentives and grants are allowed to increase investment and employment.)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax 
   benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

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

SECTION 1. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TREATED AS EMPOWERMENT ZONE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1391(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``There shall be 
treated as an empowerment zone designated under this section so much of 
the District of Columbia as would result in the largest area within 
such District meeting the eligibility requirements for designation 
under section 1391. Deemed treatment under the preceding sentence shall 
not be taken into account in determining the number of empowerment 
zones which may be designated under this section.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to periods beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Northern Border Reopening Act
Bill: H.R.6840 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris (R-NY)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Northern Border Reopening Act
This bill prohibits applying to any Canadian national any limitations or suspensions on entry into the United States that are based on a COVID-19 travel restriction.

To prohibit COVID-19 travel restrictions with respect to any nationals 
                   of Canada, 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 ``Northern Border Reopening Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING COVID-19 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR CANADIAN 
              NATIONALS.

    Notwithstanding Presidential Proclamation 10294 (86 Fed. Reg. 
59603), published October 28, 2021, relating to advancing the safe 
resumption of global travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other 
provision of law, neither a suspension nor limitation on entry to the 
United States shall apply to a national of Canada based on any COVID-19 
travel restriction.
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Helping HANDS for Families Act
Bill: S.5115 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Helping Households And Neighbors Distribute Services for Families Act or the Helping HANDS for Families Act
This bill allows states and tribes to use funds to provide an online portal to facilitate the provision of community support for families and children under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families grant program.

To allow community supports to meet specific needs of families and 
  children through an electronic care portal under the MaryLee Allen 
              Promoting Safe and Stable Families 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 ``Helping Households And Neighbors 
Distribute Services for Families Act'' or the ``Helping HANDS for 
Families Act''.

SEC. 2. MODERNIZED FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.

    Section 431(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629a(a)(1)) 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (E);
            (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(G) the services referred to in this paragraph 
                may include the means of access and use of an 
                electronic or digital portal to facilitate the 
                provision of community support to care for and meet 
                specific needs of families and children.''.
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Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
Bill: H.R.7000 | Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. (D-MI)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a defaulted federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has obtained a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan discharging the borrower's liability on the defaulted loan.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the removal of the 
 record of default from credit history upon obtaining a Federal Direct 
         Consolidation Loan that discharges the defaulted loan.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Slate through Consolidation 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF RECORD OF DEFAULT FROM CREDIT HISTORY UPON LOAN 
              CONSOLIDATION.

    Section 455(g) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(g)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``A borrower'' and inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--A borrower''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Consumer reporting agencies.--Upon obtaining a 
        Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that discharges the liability 
        on a defaulted loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this 
        title, the Secretary, guaranty agency, or other holder of the 
        loan shall request any consumer reporting agency to which the 
        Secretary, guaranty agency or holder, as applicable, reported 
        the default of the loan, to remove any adverse item of 
        information relating to such loan from the borrower's credit 
        history.''.
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HUNTER Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6704 | Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan (R-NC)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Halting the Use of Narcotics Through Effective Recovery Act of 2022 or the HUNTER Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase (or support the purchase of) pipes, syringes, or other paraphernalia that can be used to smoke, inject, or otherwise introduce into the body any controlled substance unlawfully. This includes funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for overdose prevention, syringe services, and other harm reduction programs.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase, or support the 
                    purchase of, drug paraphernalia.

    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 ``Halting the Use of Narcotics Through 
Effective Recovery Act of 2022'' or the ``HUNTER Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DRUG 
              PARAPHERNALIA.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds, including funds appropriated by 
section 2706 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 
note), may be used for the purchase, or to support the purchase by any 
recipient of Federal assistance, of any drug paraphernalia.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``drug paraphernalia''--
            (1) has the definition given to that term in section 863 of 
        title 18, United States Code; and
            (2) includes, to the extent covered by such definition, 
        crack pipes, harm reduction vending machines, syringes, and 
        safe smoking kits and supplies.
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To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as "orphan drugs").
Bill: H.R.7640 | Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Food and Drug Administration's Orphan Products Grants Program, which supports clinical research and product development for rare diseases and conditions.

To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and 
contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions 
              (commonly referred to as ``orphan drugs'').

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

SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 
              ORPHAN DRUGS.

    Section 5(c) of the Orphan Drug Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee(c)) is amended 
by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2027''.
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LABEL Opioids Act of 2021
Bill: S.2353 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act of 2021
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require dispensers of certain 
 opioids to affix on the container or package thereof a clear, concise 
warning that the opioid can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose, 
                        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 ``Lessening Addiction By Enhancing 
Labeling Opioids Act of 2021'' or the ``LABEL Opioids Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LESSENING ADDICTION BY ENHANCING LABELING OF OPIOIDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 305(c) of the Controlled Substances Act 
(21 U.S.C. 825(c)) is amended by striking ``which shall provide that 
the label'' and all that follows and inserting the following: ``which 
shall provide that--
            ``(1) the label of a drug listed in schedule II, III, or IV 
        shall, when dispensed to or for a patient, contain a clear, 
        concise warning that it is a crime to transfer the drug to any 
        person other than the patient; and
            ``(2) the label of any container or package containing an 
        opioid listed in schedule II, III, IV, or V (other than a drug 
        that is approved, or authorized for emergency use, by the Food 
        and Drug Administration for the treatment of addiction or an 
        opioid use disorder) shall, when dispensed to or for a patient, 
        contain a clear, concise warning that the opioid dispensed can 
        cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.''.
    (b) Prohibited Act.--Section 402(a)(3) of the Controlled Substances 
Act (21 U.S.C. 842(a)(3)) is amended by inserting ``or dispense'' after 
``distribute''.
    (c) Regulations.--
            (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human 
        Services shall prescribe final regulations to implement the 
        amendments made by subsections (a) and (b), which regulations 
        shall be effective beginning on the date that is 2 years after 
        the date of enactment of this Act.
            (2) Interim rules.--The Secretary of Health and Human 
        Services may issue the regulations required under paragraph (1) 
        by interim rule to the extent necessary to comply with the 
        timing requirement in that paragraph.
    (d) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (b) applies 
beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act.
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Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Bill: S.533 | Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021  This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, 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 ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED.

    (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 
5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as 
described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under 
section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the 
date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office 
of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection 
(c).
    (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement 
required under subsection (a) shall--
            (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the 
        document; and
            (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document 
        do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of 
        themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is 
        intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding 
        existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''.
    (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act.

            Passed the Senate September 14, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                 S. 533

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Chincoteague Water Well Replacement Act
Bill: H.R.9106 | Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. (D-VA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Chincoteague Water Well Replacement Act
This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to reimburse the town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs associated with the removal, relocation, and replacement of drinking water wells located on NASA property.

To provide for drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, 
                   Virginia, 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 ``Chincoteague Water Well Replacement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DRINKING WATER WELL REPLACEMENT FOR CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGINIA.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during 
the ten-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
division, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration may enter into one or more agreements with the town of 
Chincoteague, Virginia, to reimburse the town for costs that are 
directly associated with--
            (1) the removal of drinking water wells located on property 
        administered by the Administration;
            (2) the relocation of such wells to property under the 
        administrative control, through lease, ownership, or easement, 
        of the town; and
            (3) the installation or development of alternative drinking 
        water infrastructure.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated $14,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available 
until expended, subject to the time period specified in subsection (a).
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Plasma Donation Awareness Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3468 | Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Plasma Donation Awareness Act of 2021
This bill includes plasma donation within the scope of a public awareness campaign by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning the importance of the blood supply and the need for blood donations during the COVID-19 emergency.

To amend the CARES Act to expand a national awareness and outreach 
 campaign to address the importance and safety of plasma donation, 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 ``Plasma Donation Awareness Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. IMPORTANCE OF THE BLOOD AND PLASMA SUPPLY.

    (a) In General.--Section 3226 of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) 
is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and plasma'' 
        after ``blood''; and
            (2) by inserting after ``blood'' each time it appears ``and 
        plasma''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The item relating to section 3226 in the 
table of contents in section 2 of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) is 
amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 3226. Importance of the blood and plasma supply.''.
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Ethics Act
Bill: H.R.9652 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending Act or the Ethics Act
This bill requires all political committees to notify the Federal Election Commission of any contribution of $1,000 or more that is received less than 20 days (but more than 48 hours) before an election in which the committee makes a contribution, expenditure, or electioneering communication on behalf of a candidate or political committee of a political party.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require all 
  political committees to file separate reports for contributions of 
$1,000 or more which are received fewer than 20 days before the date of 
any election in which the committee makes a contribution, expenditure, 
independent expenditure or electioneering communication on behalf of a 
 candidate or political party in the 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 ``Expanding Transparency for Hidden 
Independent Campaign Spending Act'' or the ``Ethics Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIRING ALL POLITICAL COMMITTEES TO FILE SEPARATE REPORTS FOR 
              CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FEWER THAN 20 DAYS BEFORE ELECTION 
              IN WHICH COMMITTEE MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES ON 
              BEHALF OF A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL PARTY.

    (a) Requirement.--Section 304(a)(6)(A) of the Federal Election 
Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104(a)(6)(A)) is amended by striking 
the first sentence and inserting the following: ``Each committee shall 
notify the Commission in writing of any contribution of $1,000 or more 
received by the committee after the 20th day, but more than 48 hours 
before, any election in which the committee makes a contribution to, or 
expenditure (including an independent expenditure) or electioneering 
communication (as defined in subsection (f)) on behalf of, a candidate 
or political committee of a political party in such election.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to elections occurring after the expiration of the 
48-hour period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Defend the Blend Act
Bill: S.3380 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Defend the Blend Act
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from reducing under the renewable fuel program any applicable volume, or any renewable fuel obligation or applicable percentage that has already been finalized for any calendar year.

To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
from retroactively reducing certain determinations under the Renewable 
                 Fuel Program, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Defend the Blend Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST RETROACTIVE REDUCTIONS OF DETERMINATIONS 
              UNDER THE RENEWABLE FUEL PROGRAM.

    The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not 
reduce any applicable volume determined under paragraph (2) of section 
211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)), or any renewable fuel 
obligation or applicable percentage determined under paragraph (3) of 
that section, that has already been finalized for a calendar year.
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Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act
Bill: S.1099 | Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2023.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the 
 protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based 
                services against spousal impoverishment.

    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 Married Seniors From 
Impoverishment Act''.

SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE PROTECTION UNDER MEDICAID FOR RECIPIENTS 
              OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AGAINST SPOUSAL 
              IMPOVERISHMENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 1924(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1396r-5(h)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``(at the option of 
the State) is described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI)'' and 
inserting the following: ``is eligible for medical assistance for home 
and community-based services provided under subsection (c), (d), or (i) 
of section 1915, under a waiver approved under section 1115, or who is 
eligible for such medical assistance by reason of being determined 
eligible under section 1902(a)(10)(C) or by reason of section 1902(f) 
or otherwise on the basis of a reduction of income based on costs 
incurred for medical or other remedial care, or who is eligible for 
medical assistance for home and community-based attendant services and 
supports under section 1915(k)''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2404 of the Patient Protection 
and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-5 note) is amended by striking 
``September 30, 2023'' and inserting ``the date of the enactment of the 
Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act''.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in section 1924 of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-5) or section 1902(a)(17) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 1396a(a)(17)) shall be construed as prohibiting a State from 
applying an income or resource disregard authorized under section 
1902(r)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(r)(2))--
            (1) to the income or resources of individuals described in 
        section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
        1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI)) (including a disregard of the income 
        or resources of such individual's spouse); or
            (2) on the basis of an individual's need for home and 
        community-based services authorized under subsection (c), (d), 
        (i), or (k) of section 1915 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n) or 
        under section 1115 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1315).
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Federal Employee Access to Information Act
Bill: H.R.2042 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Employee Access to Information Act
This bill prohibits personnel retaliation against federal employees and applicants for employment who file requests under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act or who seek related administrative or judicial actions.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect Federal employees from 
   retaliation for the lawful use of Federal records, 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 ``Federal Employee Access to 
Information Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTIONS AGAINST RETALIATION FOR LAWFUL USE OF FEDERAL 
              RECORDS BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.

    (a) Protection Against Retaliation.--Section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or'' after the 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) the employee or applicant for employment--
                            ``(i) making a request for information 
                        pursuant to section 552 (commonly referred to 
                        as the `Freedom of Information Act') or 
                        subsection (d) of section 552a (commonly 
                        referred to as the `Privacy Act of 1974'); or
                            ``(ii) pursuing any administrative or 
                        judicial action with respect to such request, 
                        including seeking assistance or to engage in 
                        dispute resolution, as described in section 
                        552.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Title 5.--Sections 1214, 1215(a)(3)(B), 1221, 2302, and 
        7703 of title 5, United States Code, are amended by striking 
        ``or (D)'' in each instance and inserting ``(D), or (E)''.
            (2) Whistleblower protection enhancement act of 2012.--
        Section 116(b)(1)(A) of the Whistleblower Protection 
        Enhancement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-199) is amended by 
        striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''.
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To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.
Bill: H.R.4887 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty (R-SD)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill excludes Chinese entities from foreign sovereign immunity and therefore subjects them to the jurisdiction of courts in the United States.

To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the 
         People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.

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

SECTION 1. EXCEPTION.

    Section 1603(b)(2) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``except the People's Republic of China,'' after ``owned by a 
foreign state,''.
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To terminate certain executive actions, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2300 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill terminates certain executive actions related to immigration.
Specifically, this bill terminates

To terminate certain executive actions, 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. TERMINATION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ACTIONS.

    (a) Termination.--The following shall be void beginning on the date 
of the enactment of this Act:
            (1) Executive Orders 13986 and 13993.
            (2) Presidential Proclamation 10142.
    (b) Effect.--All actions taken pursuant to any proclamation or 
Executive order terminated under subsection (a) shall cease on the date 
of the enactment of this Act.
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Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021
Bill: S.2628 | Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Better Options for Drug Disposal Systems To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021 or the Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021
This bill modifies the authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to impose safe disposal requirements as part of a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for a drug.
Currently, the FDA may require that a drug be dispensed with a safe disposal packaging or safe disposal system that renders the drug nonretrievable. Under this bill, the FDA may impose such safe disposal requirements without regard to whether the drug is rendered nonretrievable.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to safe 
 disposal packaging and safe disposal system requirements for certain 
                                 drugs.

    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 ``Better Options for Drug Disposal 
Systems To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021'' or the ``Better ODDS To 
Reduce Diversion Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SAFETY-ENHANCING PACKAGING AND DISPOSAL FEATURES.

    Section 505-1(e)(4)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
(21 U.S.C. 355-1(e)(4)(B)) is amended by striking ``for purposes of 
rendering drugs nonretrievable (as defined in section 1300.05 of title 
21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation))''.
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Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.406 | Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts.	A person may possess a shark part that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

To prohibit the sale of shark parts, 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 ``Shark Sales Elimination Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF SHARK PARTS.

    (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (c), no person 
shall possess, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any shark part or 
product containing any shark part.
    (b) Penalty.--For purposes of section 308(a) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), a 
violation of this section shall be treated as an act prohibited by 
section 307 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1857).
    (c) Exemption for Traditional Fisheries, Education, and Science.--
Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to possession of a shark 
part that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal 
license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark part is 
separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or 
permit and is--
            (1) destroyed or discarded;
            (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in 
        accordance with State or territorial law; or
            (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a 
        museum, college, or university, or other person under a State 
        or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research.
    (d) State Authority.--Nothing in this Act affects any right of a 
State or territory of the United States to adopt or enforce any 
regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or 
standard in effect under this Act.
    (e) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Shark.--The term ``shark'' means any species of the 
        orders Pristiophoriformes, Squatiniformes, Squaliformes, 
        Hexanchiformes, Lamniformes, Carchariniformes, 
        Orectolobiformes, and Heterodontiformes.
            (2) Shark part.--The term ``shark part'' means any shark or 
        raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached part of a shark.
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Prohibiting Private Sector Vaccine Mandates Act of 2022
Bill: S.3461 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Prohibiting Private Sector Vaccine Mandates Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out the emergency temporary standard issued by the Department of Labor for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings.
Under the standard issued on November 15, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Labor withdrew the standard effective January 26, 2022.

To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating 
 to ``COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard'' 
         shall have no force or effect, 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 ``Prohibiting Private Sector Vaccine 
Mandates Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. OSHA COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE.

    No funds appropriated, or otherwise made available, may be used to 
implement, finalize, or otherwise carry out the rule submitted by the 
Department of Labor relating to ``COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; 
Emergency Temporary Standard'' (86 Fed. Reg. 61402 (November 5, 2021)), 
and such rule shall have no force or effect.
                                                       Calendar No. 241

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3461

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