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EFFECTIVE Act
Bill: H.R.8586 | Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. (D-MD)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act or the EFFECTIVE Act
This bill specifies that the Food and Drug Administration may deny an application for a new opioid analgesic drug upon a determination that the drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority compared to other drugs.

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of 
  a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of 
such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available 
                                 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 ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines 
Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the 
``EFFECTIVE Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS.

    Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the 
Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under 
subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines 
that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical 
superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to 
an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''.
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Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.382 | Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021
This bill allows bikeshare projects to be eligible for federal funding.
The bill also makes shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems) projects eligible for funds if they shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes, increase vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduce demand for roads.

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to 
              bikeshare projects, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in 
paragraph (1)(E)--
            (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, 
        the installation''; and
            (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after 
        ``public transportation vehicles''.

SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 
              ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.

    Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared 
scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''.
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A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.
Bill: S.11 | Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of 
   persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from 
   active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

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

SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS 
              SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM 
              ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 
113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense 
in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person 
who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, 
but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a 
commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces.
    (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first 
person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 
20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in 
subsection (a), and to no other person.
                                                         Calendar No. 1

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                 S. 11

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Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act
Bill: S.3646 | Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon (D-GA)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management on Tybee Island in Georgia for an additional period of 50 years.

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain 
          Corps of Engineers project, 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 ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds that--
            (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most 
        prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since 
        the 1870s;
            (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier 
        island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of 
        sea-level rise since 1935;
            (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National 
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, 
        is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and 
        coastal resilience''; and
            (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 
        is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level 
        rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change 
        impacts.

SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.

    Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the 
Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the 
project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, 
authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day 
after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the 
project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act.
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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment.
Bill: H.R.6275 | Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill prohibits using federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to certain federal employees or require such federal employees to receive the vaccine as a condition of employment. Specifically, this bill shall apply to any officer or employee of (1) the U.S. Border Patrol, (2) the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or (3) the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Administration engaged in the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the southern U.S. border.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine 
 to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration 
and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers 
and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such 
                a vaccine as a condition of employment.

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

SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION 
              AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE 
              INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.

    No Federal funds may be used to--
            (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to--
                    (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border 
                Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 
                or
                    (B) any officer or employee of the Department of 
                the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is 
                engaged in activities respecting the construction or 
                maintenance of a border barrier along the souther 
                border of the United States; or
            (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a 
        vaccine as a condition of employment.
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Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4295 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency to jointly report to Congress on vulnerabilities in supply chains that are critical to U.S. national security, economic security, or public health. The report shall also contain recommendations for addressing those vulnerabilities.

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of 
 the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply 
     chains critical to national security, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability 
Assessment Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the 
Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly--
            (1) complete a study--
                    (A) to identify--
                            (i) supply chains that are critical to the 
                        national security, economic security, or public 
                        health or safety of the United States; and
                            (ii) important vulnerabilities in such 
                        supply chains; and
                    (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or 
                administrative action to secure the supply chains 
                identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and
            (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as 
        that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act 
        of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with 
        respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1).
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End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act
Bill: H.R.4840 | Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory (R-NC)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act
This bill bars a federal employee from accepting certain assistance, such as a grant, from China's government to facilitate that federal employee's participation in a cultural exchange program.

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to 
exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible 
  foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in 
                           cultural exchange.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM 
              CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES.

    Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding 
at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' 
does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''.
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No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022
Bill: S.3885 | Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill (R-TN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from knowingly contracting with persons who have previously disclosed nonpublic government information to unauthorized persons.
The bill sets penalties for violations.

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United 
         States Government information to unauthorized persons.

    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 Government Contracts for Known 
Leakers Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON-
              PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO 
              UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.

    (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or 
instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a 
contract or other agreement for goods or services with--
            (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United 
        States Government information to an unauthorized person; or
            (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously 
        disclosed non-public United States Government information to an 
        unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent.
    (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined 
not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
    (c) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of 
        individuals, partnership, corporation, association, 
        cooperative, or other similar entity.
            (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person.
            (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' 
        means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or 
        contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public 
        United States Government information at issue.
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STUDENT Act
Bill: H.R.7964 | Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy (R-IA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act or the STUDENT Act
This bill requires loan disclosure forms for federal student loans to include the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan.

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be 
    paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans.

    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 ``Student Transparency for 
Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE.

    Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1083(a)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs 
        (19) and (20), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following:
            ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over 
        the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment 
        plan;''.
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Health Freedom for All Act
Bill: H.R.5471 | Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia (R-NY)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Health Freedom for All Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing.

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the 
 Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to 
        COVID-19 vaccination or testing, 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 ``Health Freedom for All Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health 
Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
            ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary 
        standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of 
        the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-
        19 testing.''.
    (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not 
apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued 
before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described 
in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no 
force or effect.
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Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1208 | Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie (D-NJ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in New Jersey until September 30, 2036.
The bill removes the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National 
                 Heritage Area, 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 ``Crossroads of the American 
Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National 
Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 
120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas 
Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) 
is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on 
September 30, 2036''.
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Veterans Collaboration Act
Bill: H.R.183 | Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (R-VA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Collaboration Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning.
The VA shall emphasize collaboration with (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot 
 program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of 
  higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.

    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 ``Veterans Collaboration Act''.

SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out 
a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between 
the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and 
institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the 
Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with--
            (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel 
        with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing 
        claims and appeals with the Department for disability 
        compensation; and
            (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal 
        assistance to veterans.
    (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine 
which organizations and institutions provide the best service to 
veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to 
participate in the pilot program.
    (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in 
States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the 
Secretary.
    (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the 
Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts 
carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such 
collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the 
Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media 
efforts and the number of veterans who use the program.
    (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal 
quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' 
Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the 
pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) 
and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from 
organizations and institutions through the program.
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Workers’ Memorial Day
Bill: H.R.150 | Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald (D-NJ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Workers' Memorial Day
This bill establishes Workers' Memorial Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial 
                       Day as a Federal holiday.

    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 ``Workers' Memorial Day''.

SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther 
King, Jr., the following:
            ``Workers' Memorial Day.''.
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Highway Restoration Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1519 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom (R-SC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Highway Restoration Act of 2021
This bill provides for a phaseout of the Mass Transit Account by the end of FY2025. Beginning in FY2026, no funds will be transferred to the account from the Highway Trust Fund.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit 
                                Account.

    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 ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT.

    (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning 
        after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph 
        (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For 
        purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage 
        shall be determined under the following table:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          The applicable
              ``In the case of fiscal year:                  percentage
                                                                is:
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2022....................................................      80 percent
2023....................................................      60 percent
2024....................................................      40 percent
2025....................................................      20 percent
2026 and each fiscal year thereafter....................   0 percent.''.
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    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and 
inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021.
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Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021
Bill: S.2835 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021
This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war.
Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and 
declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such 
                    authorizations or declarations.

    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 ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND 
              DECLARATIONS OF WAR.

    (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and 
Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force 
or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of 
this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of 
enactment of such authorization or declaration.
    (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and 
Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force 
or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this 
Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such 
enactment.
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Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1118 | Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie (D-MI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021
This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations.
The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion 
 of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, 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 ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND 
              EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR.

    (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or 
examinations therefor,''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS.

    (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall 
conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health 
insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and 
related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study 
shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United 
States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under 
such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such 
need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce 
or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in 
section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress 
on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include 
such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the 
establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals 
with hearing loss.
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Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act
Bill: H.R.5594 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act
This bill reauthorizes for FY2023-FY2027 a grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for promoting positive health behaviors and outcomes in medically underserved communities through the use of community health workers. The bill also requires the CDC to reduce the amount of a grant if the recipient received COVID-19 assistance for the same or similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote 
  positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically 
            underserved communities, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health 
Workforce Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS 
              AND OUTCOMES.

    Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g-
11(j)) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(j) Funding.--
            ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are 
        authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
        $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
            ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The 
        Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under 
        this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity 
        by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible 
        entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the 
        American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the "Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office".
Bill: S.3884 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 218]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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Public Law 117-218
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds 
      Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 -  [S. 3884]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora 
Reynolds Anderson Post Office''.

    Approved December 2, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.
            Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

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To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.
Bill: H.R.2083 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) 15 days after its enactment, to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds on January 6, 2021; or (2) to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds.
On January 7, 2021, in response to the attacks, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and was kept in place through periodic extensions.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within 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. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN 
              THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

    (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day 
that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support 
the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in 
response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and 
Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 
40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021.
    (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent 
fencing around--
            (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described 
        in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or
            (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or 
        any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title.
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Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7238 | Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022
This bill allows opioid treatment programs to admit individuals who have been addicted to opioids for less than one year for maintenance treatment (the use of medications such as methadone in treating opioid addiction).
Current regulations generally bar an opioid treatment program from admitting individuals for such treatment unless they have been addicted to opioids for more than one year. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to revise its regulations to allow admission when the duration of an individual's opioid addiction is less than one year.

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise 
     opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the 
requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior 
                    to being admitted for treatment.

    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 ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use 
Disorder Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE 
              REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 
              1 YEAR.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 
8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor 
regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment 
program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the 
individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before 
being so admitted for treatment.
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Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8050 | Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris (D-NH)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 a program through which a Member of Congress may provide, at no cost, a Capitol-flown flag to commemorate a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or other public safety officer who died in the line of duty if an immediate family member of the deceased requests such a flag.

To reauthorize the Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016.

    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 ``Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF FALLEN HEROES FLAG ACT OF 2016.

    Section 5 of the Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016 (2 U.S.C. 1881c) is 
amended by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``through 2027''.
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A bill to restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3731 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.

To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON MORATORIA OF NEW OIL AND GAS LEASES ON 
              CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Federal land.--
                    (A) In general.--The term ``Federal land'' means--
                            (i) National Forest System land;
                            (ii) public lands (as defined in section 
                        103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
                        Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)); and
                            (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as 
                        defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental 
                        Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331)).
                    (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes 
                any interest in land described in clause (i), (ii), or 
                (iii) of subparagraph (A) that is owned by the United 
                States.
                    (C) Exclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' does not 
                include--
                            (i) a unit of the National Park System; or
                            (ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge 
                        System (other than a unit of the National 
                        Wildlife Refuge System for which oil and gas 
                        drilling is allowed under law).
            (2) President.--The term ``President'' means the President 
        or any designee.
    (b) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President--
            (1) shall immediately and without delay hold Federal 
        onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales; and
            (2) shall not carry out any action that would prohibit or 
        delay the issuance of oil or gas leases, permits, approvals, or 
        authorizations on Federal land, unless such an action has been 
        authorized by an Act of Congress.

SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF CERTAIN ENERGY POLICIES RELATING TO OIL AND 
              NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT.

    Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating 
to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) is rescinded and 
shall have no force or effect.
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Measuring Real Income Growth Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1756 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Measuring Real Income Growth Act of 2021
This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to include in each of its gross domestic product analyses a recent estimate of the total amount added to the U.S. economy during the period covered by the recent estimate. The estimate must also disaggregate this amount by each of the 10 deciles of income and the highest 1% of income.

To require the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of 
Commerce to provide estimates relating to the distribution of aggregate 
      economic growth across specific percentile groups of income.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Measuring Real Income Growth Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ESTIMATES OF AGGREGATE ECONOMIC GROWTH ACROSS INCOME GROUPS.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Bureau.--The term ``Bureau'' means the Bureau of 
        Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce.
            (2) Gross domestic product analysis.--The term ``gross 
        domestic product analysis''--
                    (A) means a quarterly or annual analysis conducted 
                by the Bureau with respect to the gross domestic 
                product of the United States; and
                    (B) includes a revision prepared by the Bureau of 
                an analysis described in subparagraph (A).
            (3) Recent estimate.--The term ``recent estimate'' means 
        the most recent estimate described in subsection (b) that is 
        available on the date on which the gross domestic product 
        analysis with which the estimate is to be included is 
        conducted.
    (b) Inclusion in Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, in each gross domestic product analysis 
conducted by the Bureau, the Bureau shall include a recent estimate of, 
with respect to specific percentile groups of income, the total amount 
that was added to the economy of the United States during the period to 
which the recent estimate pertains, including in--
            (1) each of the 10 deciles of income; and
            (2) the highest 1 percent of income.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as are necessary to 
carry out this section.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the "Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.6661 | Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the ``Dr. 
                Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. DR. MARGARET B. HILL POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office 
Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Dr. 
Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building''.
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Stay Off My Line Act
Bill: H.R.9012 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (R-IA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Stay Off My Line Act
This bill excludes from major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 projects that neither involve federal lands nor federal control or responsibility.

To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to limit the 
  scope of environmental reviews required by such 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 ``Stay Off My Line Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT CLARIFICATION.

    Title I of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 106. APPLICATION LIMITED TO FEDERAL LAND AND CERTAIN FEDERAL 
              ACTIONS.

    ``(a) In General.--Under section 102(2)(C), the term `major Federal 
action' does not include a project or action that--
            ``(1) does not involve Federal land; and
            ``(2) is not subject to Federal control and responsibility.
    ``(b) Exclusion.--A project or action may not be determined to be a 
major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) on the basis of--
            ``(1) an interstate effect of such project or action; or
            ``(2) the provision of Federal funds for such project or 
        activity.
    ``(c) Scope of Review.--The scope of any review under section 102 
shall extend only to so much of a major Federal action as is--
            ``(1) on Federal land; or
            ``(2) is subject to Federal control and responsibility.''.
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