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Texas Coastal Spine Authorization Act
Bill: S.4609 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Texas Coastal Spine Authorization Act
This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out the project on coastal Texas protection and restoration in accordance with the plans and conditions laid out in the report issued by the Chief of Engineers on September 16, 2021. The report recommends plans to reduce the risks of tropical storm surge impacts and to restore degraded coastal ecosystems on the Texas Gulf Coast.

To authorize the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction and 
                     ecosystem restoration, Texas.

    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 ``Texas Coastal Spine Authorization 
Act''.

SEC. 2. COASTAL TEXAS PROTECTION AND RESTORATION FEASIBILITY STUDY, 
              TEXAS.

    The Secretary of the Army is authorized to carry out the project 
for hurricane and storm damage reduction and ecosystem restoration, 
Texas, substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to the 
conditions, described in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated 
September 16, 2021, at an estimated total cost of $30,906,287,000, with 
an estimated Federal cost of $19,237,894,000 and an estimated non-
Federal cost of $11,668,393,000.
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PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
Bill: H.R.1411 | Sponsor: Rep. Hagedorn, Jim (R-MN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
This bill expands eligibility for agricultural producers under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include certain agricultural producers organized as partnerships. Currently, only certain agricultural producers that are sole proprietorships, independent contractors, or self-employed individuals may receive support under the program.


To amend the Small Business Act to allow certain ranchers and farmers 
  categorized as partnerships to use an alternative calculation for a 
  maximum loan amount under the paycheck protection 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 ``PPP Flexibility for Farmers and 
Ranchers Act''.

SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN CALCULATION AS 
              FARMER OR RANCHER.

    (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(V)(i)(I) of the Small Business 
Act (as amended by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, 
Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended by 
inserting ``is a partnership,'' after ``independent contractor,''.
    (b) Effective Date; Applicability.--
            (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        amendments made by subsection (a) shall be effective as if 
        included in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281) 
        and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) 
        of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness 
        of such a loan.
            (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments 
        made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant 
        to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
        636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before 
        the date of enactment of this Act under section 1106 of the 
        CARES.
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Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Bill: S.4325 | Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten (D-AZ)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Credit Union Board Modernization Act
This bill revises the frequency of meetings required to be held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, the bill requires monthly meetings for new credit unions during their first five years and for credit unions with a low soundness rating. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board 
             of directors meetings, 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 ``Credit Union Board Modernization 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS.

    Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (15), by striking ``monthly'' each place 
        the term appears;
            (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
        ``The board of directors shall meet at least once a month and'' 
        and inserting the following:
    ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors shall meet as follows:
            ``(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), not 
        less frequently than 6 times annually, with not fewer than 1 
        meeting held during each fiscal quarter.
            ``(2) Not less frequently than monthly during the 5-year 
        period beginning on the date on which the charter is issued.
            ``(3) Not less frequently than monthly with respect to a 
        Federal credit union with composite rating of 4 or 5 under the 
        Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent 
        rating under a comparable rating system).''.
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Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
Bill: H.R.5323 | Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. (D-CT)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
This bill provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.

Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 
                   30, 2022, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
     That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely:

                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

                              PROCUREMENT

                       Procurement, Defense-Wide

    For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Defense-Wide'', 
$1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for the 
Secretary of Defense to provide to the Government of Israel for the 
procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range 
rocket threats:  Provided, That such funds shall be provided to address 
emergent requirements in support of Operation Guardian of the Walls:  
Provided further, That such funds shall be transferred pursuant to an 
exchange of letters and are in addition to funds provided pursuant to 
the U.S.-Israel Iron Dome Procurement Agreement, as amended:  Provided 
further, That nothing in the preceding provisos shall be construed to 
apply to amounts made available in prior appropriations Acts for the 
procurement of the Iron Dome defense system:  Provided further, That 
such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency 
requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. 
Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget 
for fiscal year 2022.

                      GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT

    Sec. 101.  Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act 
is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year 
involved.
    Sec. 102.  Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the 
additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts 
shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to 
such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022.
     This Act may be cited as the ``Iron Dome Supplemental 
Appropriations Act, 2022''.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 23, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
                                                       Calendar No. 140

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                               H. R. 5323

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Extending America’s Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7783 | Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice (D-KS)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Extending America's Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022
This bill extends to March 31, 2024, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to auction and license electromagnetic spectrum bands. (Under current law, the authority expires on September 30, 2022.)

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the 
 Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction 
permit through a system of competitive bidding, 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 ``Extending America's Spectrum Auction 
Leadership Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF FCC AUCTION AUTHORITY.

    Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
309(j)(11)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting 
``March 31, 2024''.
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Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act
Bill: H.R.5894 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for research or publications concerning gender transitions in individuals under the age of 18.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Our Kids from Harmful 
Research Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION IN 
              MINORS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
Federal funds may be used to fund research or publications relating to 
gender transition in individuals under the age of 18, including any 
observational studies that gather evidence on the provision of hormonal 
treatments or surgical procedures on minors, for the purpose of--
            (1) affirming a minor's perception of his or her sex, if 
        that perception is incongruent with such minor's sex; or
            (2) affirming a minor's asserted identity, if the asserted 
        identity is incongruent with such minor's sex.
    (b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``sex'' 
shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and 
genetics at birth.
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Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8715 | Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter (D-VT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022
This bill designates for study specified segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Nulhegan River 
 and Paul Stream in the State of Vermont for potential addition to the 
    national wild and scenic rivers system, 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 ``Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild 
and Scenic River Study Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT.

    (a) Designation for Study.--Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
            ``(145) Nulhegan river and paul stream, vermont.--The 
        following segments:
                    ``(A) The approximately 22-mile segment of the main 
                stem of the Nulhegan River from the headwaters near 
                Nulhegan Pond to the confluence with the Connecticut 
                River, and any associated tributaries (including the 
                North, Yellow, Black, and East Branches).
                    ``(B) The approximately 18-mile segment of Paul 
                Stream from the headwaters on West Mountain to the 
                confluence with the Connecticut River, and any 
                associated tributaries.''.
    (b) Study and Report.--Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(22) Nulhegan river and paul stream, vermont.--Not later 
        than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available 
        to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior 
        shall--
                    ``(A) complete the study of the Nulhegan River and 
                Paul Stream segments in Vermont described in subsection 
                (a)(145); and
                    ``(B) submit to the appropriate committees of 
                Congress a report describing the results of such 
                study.''.
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Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
Bill: S.2679 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
This bill modifies provisions related to small business reorganization bankruptcies. Specifically, it provides that a small business debtor includes a debtor that is an affiliate of certain publicly traded companies. Additionally, it authorizes the bankruptcy trustee to operate the business of the debtor if the debtor ceases to be a debtor in possession.

To amend title 11, United States Code, to make clarifications with 
 respect to amendments made by the Small Business Reorganization 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 ``Small Business Reorganization 
Technical Corrections Act''.

SEC. 2. TITLE 11 AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Definition of Small Business Debtor.--Section 101(51D)(B)(iii) 
of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking ``an issuer'' 
and all that follows and inserting ``a corporation described in clause 
(ii).''.
    (b) Definition of Debtor.--Section 1182(1)(B) of title 11, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``under this title'' after 
        ``affiliated debtors''; and
            (2) in clause (iii), by striking ``an issuer'' and all that 
        follows and inserting ``a corporation described in clause 
        (ii).''.
    (c) Trustee.--Section 1183(b)(5) of title 11, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``possession, perform'' and inserting 
        ``possession--
                    ``(A) perform'';
            (2) in subparagraph (A), as so designated--
                    (A) by striking ``, including operating the 
                business of the debtor''; and
                    (B) by adding ``and'' at the end; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) be authorized to operate the business of the 
                debtor;''.
    (d) Confirmation of Plan.--Section 1191(c) of title 11, United 
States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the 
following:
            ``(3)(A) The debtor will be able to make all payments under 
        the plan; or
            ``(B)(i) there is a reasonable likelihood that the debtor 
        will be able to make all payments under the plan; and
            ``(ii) the plan provides appropriate remedies, which may 
        include the liquidation of nonexempt assets, to protect the 
        holders of claims or interests in the event that the payments 
        are not made.''.
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Opportunity Zone Extension Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.970 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill extends for two years the election and capital gain deferral periods for qualified opportunity zones. An opportunity zone is an economically-distressed community where private investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for capital gain tax incentives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the qualified 
        opportunity zone tax incentive, 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 ``Opportunity Zone Extension Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF ELECTION AND GAIN DEFERRAL PERIODS UNTIL DECEMBER 
              31, 2028.

    (a) Extension of Election Period.--Section 1400Z-2(a)(2)(B) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 
2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
    (b) Extension of Deferral Period.--Section 1400Z-2(b)(1)(B) of such 
Code is amended by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting 
``December 31, 2028''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply as if included in the enactment of section 13823 of Public Law 
115-97.
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Deepwater Port Parity Act
Bill: H.R.1189 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Deepwater Port Parity Act
This bill authorizes the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to allow the construction of a deepwater port in federal waters off the state to which the port is to be directly connected by pipeline if the state developed an approved coastal zone management program and withdrew the program prior to January 1, 2012. Currently, a deepwater port may only be licensed by MARAD if the state developed, or is making reasonable progress toward developing, such a program. Alaska is the only state that withdrew its program before 2012. A deepwater port is any man-made structure other than a vessel that is located beyond state seaward boundaries and that is used or intended for use as a port or terminal for the transportation, storage, or further handling of oil or natural gas.

To amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to permit the construction of 
  deepwater ports in Federal water adjacent to certain coastal States 
      that do not have an active Coastal Zone Management 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 ``Deepwater Port Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO DEEPWATER PORT ACT OF 1974.

    The Deepwater Port Act of 1974 is amended--
            (1) in section 4(c)(9) (33 U.S.C. 1503(c)(9)), by inserting 
        ``except for a State which developed an approved coastal zone 
        management program pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act 
        of 1972 and had withdrawn such plan prior to January 1, 2012'' 
        before ``the adjacent coastal State''; and
            (2) in section 9(c) (33 U.S.C. 1508(c)), by striking ``The 
        Secretary'' and inserting ``Except for a State which developed 
        an approved coastal zone management program pursuant to the 
        Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 and had withdrawn such plan 
        prior to January 1, 2012, the Secretary''.
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Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2121 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021
This bill increases the limitation on the exclusion from employee gross income for employer-paid dependent care assistance from $5,000 to $10,500.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
        of the exclusion for dependent care assistance 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 ``Improving Child Care for Working 
Families Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION FOR DEPENDENT CARE 
              ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting 
``$10,500 (half such dollar amount''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to amounts paid or incurred in calendar years beginning after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
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To repeal the funding authorization sunset and the total funding cap for the Essex National Heritage Area.
Bill: H.R.2098 | Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth (D-MA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill permanently extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to make grants and provide other assistance for the Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts.
The bill also repeals the limitation on the total amount of funding that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To repeal the funding authorization sunset and the total funding cap 
                 for the Essex National Heritage Area.

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

SECTION 1. ESSEX NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Repeal of Funding Authorization Sunset.--Section 507 of 
division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 
1996 (Public Law 104-333) is repealed.
    (b) Repeal of Total Funding Cap.--Section 508(a) of division II of 
the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 
104-333) is amended by striking the last sentence.
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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6314 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services.
Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to reform the 
   contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, 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 ``Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT.

    Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the 
``Commission'') shall--
            (1) conduct a study assessing the need to expand the 
        contribution base of the Universal Service Fund to ensure that 
        the contribution requirement under section 254(d) of the 
        Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(d)) is imposed fairly 
        and equitably; and
            (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study 
        conducted under paragraph (1).

SEC. 3. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM REFORM.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commission shall complete a rulemaking to reform the 
contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, including by 
expanding the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.
    (b) Considerations.--In conducting the rulemaking required under 
subsection (a), the Commission shall consider--
            (1) the relative equities and burdens of the proposed 
        changes to the contribution system of the Universal Service 
        Fund with respect to consumers and businesses;
            (2) the impact of the proposed changes to the contribution 
        system of the Universal Service Fund on seniors; and
            (3) the findings and recommendations in the report 
        submitted under section 2(2).
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Investing in Main Street Act of 2021
Bill: S.2451 | Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd (R-IN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021
This bill authorizes certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the 
amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small 
     business investment companies, subject to the approval of the 
      appropriate Federal banking agency, 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 ``Investing in Main Street Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

    Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 
U.S.C. 682(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period at the 
        end the following: ``or, subject to the approval of the 
        appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital 
        and surplus'';
            (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period at the 
        end the following: ``or, subject to the approval of the 
        appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital 
        and surplus''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Appropriate federal banking agency defined.--In this 
        subsection, the term `appropriate Federal banking agency' has 
        the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit 
        Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).''.
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Stabilizing Rural Homeowners During COVID Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1682 | Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel (D-MO)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Stabilizing Rural Homeowners During COVID Act of 2021
This bill provides additional FY2021 funding to the Department of Agriculture's Direct Home Loan and Housing Repair Loan programs for rural housing assistance.

To provide emergency rural housing assistance to respond to the COVID-
                  19 pandemic, 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 ``Stabilizing Rural Homeowners During 
COVID Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. RELIEF MEASURES FOR SECTION 502 AND 504 DIRECT LOAN BORROWERS.

    (a) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise made 
available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2021, out of funds in 
the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $39,000,000, to remain 
available until September 30, 2023, for direct loans made under 
sections 502 and 504 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1472, 1474).
    (b) Administrative Expenses.--The Secretary may use not more than 3 
percent of the amounts appropriated under this section for 
administrative purposes.
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Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5417 | Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce red flag laws. The term red flag laws means a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order that authorizes the removal of firearms without due process.

To prohibit funding for the implementation and enforcement of Federal 
                            red flag orders.

    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 ``Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF 
              RED FLAG LAWS OR RULES.

    (a) Prohibition on Funding.--None of the funds made available for 
any Federal department or agency may be used to--
            (1) implement or enforce Federal red flag laws; or
            (2) provide assistance to States, local, tribal, or 
        territorial government departments or agencies for the 
        implementation or enforcement of red flag laws.
    (b) Red Flag Laws Defined.--In this section, the term ``red flag 
laws'' means--
            (1) a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective 
        order that authorizes the removal of firearms without due 
        process.
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Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.663 | Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2021
This bill requires taxpayers who are claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit to include their Social Security account number on their tax returns.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require inclusion of the 
 taxpayer's social security number to claim the refundable portion of 
                         the child tax credit.

    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 ``Refundable Child Tax Credit 
Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED TO CLAIM THE REFUNDABLE PORTION 
              OF THE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Identification requirement.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to 
                any taxpayer for any taxable year unless the taxpayer 
                includes the taxpayer's social security number on the 
                return of tax for such taxable year.
                    ``(B) Joint returns.--In the case of a joint 
                return, the requirement of subparagraph (A) shall be 
                treated as met if the social security number of either 
                spouse is included on such return.
                    ``(C) Social security number.--For purposes of this 
                paragraph, the term `social security number' means a 
                social security number issued to an individual by the 
                Social Security Administration (other than a social 
                security number issued pursuant to subclause (II) (or 
                that portion of subclause (III) that relates to 
                subclause (II)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the 
                Social Security Act).''.
    (b) Omissions Treated as Mathematical or Clerical Error.--Section 
6213(g)(2)(I) of such Code is amended to read as follows:
                    ``(I) an omission of a correct social security 
                number required under section 24(d)(6) (relating to 
                refundable portion of child tax credit), or a correct 
                TIN required under section 24(e) (relating to child tax 
                credit), to be included on a return,''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
Bill: S.J.Res.4 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 4

   Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not 
                         more than 9 justices.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 22, 2021

  Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Young, Mr. 
 Romney, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Toomey, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Portman, 
 Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Braun) introduced the following joint resolution; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not 
                         more than 9 justices.

Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. The Supreme Court of the United States shall be 
composed of not more than 9 justices.
    ``Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this 
article by appropriate legislation.''.
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Protecting Working Families from Federal Overreach Act
Bill: S.3248 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Protecting Working Families from Federal Overreach Act  This bill permits states and tribal entities to use unexpended COVID-19 relief funds to pay, on behalf of employers, fines for violations of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Department of Labor on November 5, 2021, titled COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard.


To allow States and Tribal entities to use unexpended COVID-19 relief 
 funds to pay fines on behalf of employers for violating the emergency 
temporary standard issued by the Department of Labor relating to COVID-
 19 Vaccination and Testing and any final rule issued with respect to 
       such emergency temporary standard, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Working Families from 
Federal Overreach Act''.

SEC. 2. VIOLATIONS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a 
State or Tribal entity may use unexpended COVID-19 relief funds 
distributed to the State or Tribal entity in order to pay, on behalf of 
an employer operating in the State or on land under the jurisdiction of 
the Tribal entity, any fine imposed on the employer for violating the 
emergency temporary standard issued by the Department of Labor relating 
to ``COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard'' 
(86 Fed. Reg. 61402 (November 5, 2021)), or any final rule issued with 
respect to such emergency temporary standard.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief 
        funds'' means amounts appropriated by the Federal Government 
        for COVID-19 response or relief, including such amounts 
        appropriated under--
                    (A) the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136);
                    (B) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 
                (Public Law 116-260); or
                    (C) the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public 
                Law 117-2).
            (2) Employer.--The term ``employer'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health 
        Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652).
            (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States, 
        the District of Columbia, and any territory of the United 
        States.
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Title X Age of Consent Notification Act
Bill: H.R.6401 | Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Title X Age of Consent Notification Act
This bill requires providers of federally funded family planning services to inform a minor who receives services of the age of consent for sexual activity that applies in the minor's state.

To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to require recipients 
   of assistance to inform minors receiving family planning services 
    through such assistance about age of consent law, 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 ``Title X Age of Consent Notification 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INFORMING MINORS RECEIVING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES ABOUT AGE 
              OF CONSENT LAW.

    Title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 1009. INFORMING MINORS ABOUT AGE OF CONSENT LAW.

    ``As a condition on receipt of assistance under this title, an 
entity shall agree to ensure that each minor who is receiving family 
planning services supported in whole or part through such assistance is 
informed of the age at which individuals in the State in which the 
minor resides can legally consent to engage in sexual activity.''.
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Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021
Bill: S.2940 | Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie (D-MI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021
This bill makes permanent the accelerated depreciation (seven-year recovery period) of motorsports entertainment complexes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7-year 
        recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes.

    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 ``Motorsports Fairness and Permanency 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. 7-YEAR RECOVERY PERIOD FOR MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES 
              MADE PERMANENT.

    Section 168(i)(15) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended 
by striking subparagraph (D).
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Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2319 | Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven (D-NV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities report data regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) preparedness, testing, infections, and deaths. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish on the Nursing Home Compare website certain demographic information, aggregated by state, with respect to COVID-19 infections and deaths in such facilities.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require long-
term care facilities to report certain information relating to COVID-19 
                           cases and deaths.

    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 ``Nursing Facility Quality Reporting 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REQUIRING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO REPORT CERTAIN 
              INFORMATION RELATING TO COVID-19 CASES AND DEATHS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in 
this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall, as soon as 
practicable, require that the information described in paragraph (1) of 
section 483.80(g) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or a 
successor regulation, be reported by a facility (as defined for 
purposes of such section).
    (b) Demographic Information.--The Secretary shall post the 
following information with respect to skilled nursing facilities (as 
defined in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i-
3(a))) and nursing facilities (as defined in section 1919(a) of such 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r(a))) on the Nursing Home Compare website (as 
described in section 1819(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395i-3(i))), or a successor website, aggregated by State:
            (1) The age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language of the 
        residents of such skilled nursing facilities and nursing 
        facilities with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infections, 
        including residents previously treated for COVID-19.
            (2) The age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language 
        relating to total deaths and COVID-19 deaths among residents of 
        such skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities.
    (c) Confidentiality.--Any information reported under this section 
that is made available to the public shall be made so available in a 
manner that protects the identity of residents of skilled nursing 
facilities and nursing facilities.
    (d) Implementation.--The Secretary may implement the provisions of 
this section by program instruction or otherwise.
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A bill to require the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.
Bill: S.2770 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)

To require the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign 
                        terrorist organization.

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

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF THE TALIBAN AS A FOREIGN TERRORIST 
              ORGANIZATION.

    The Secretary of State shall designate the Taliban as a foreign 
terrorist organization in accordance with section 219 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).
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Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act
Bill: S.1087 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Emergency Management

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

To provide a duplication of benefits fix for Sandy CDBG-DR recipients, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Sandy Duplication of Benefits 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS.

    (a) Amendment.--Section 1210(a)(3) of the FAA Reauthorization Act 
of 2018 (Public Law 115-254; 132 Stat. 3186) is amended by striking 
``January 1, 2016'' and inserting ``October 1, 2012''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take 
effect as if included in the enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act 
of 2018 (Public Law 115-254; 132 Stat. 3186).
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