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Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021
Bill: S.565 | Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina (D-MN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021
This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.
Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of 
     veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as 
 radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-
    connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans 
                    Affairs, 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 ``Mark Takai Atomic Veterans 
Healthcare Parity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF VETERANS WHO PARTICIPATED IN CLEANUP OF ENEWETAK 
              ATOLL AS RADIATION-EXPOSED VETERANS FOR PURPOSES OF 
              PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION OF CERTAIN DISABILITIES 
              BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new clause:
                    ``(v) Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll during the period 
                beginning on January 1, 1977, and ending on December 
                31, 1980.''.
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Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3758 | Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie (D-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2021
This bill reduces from 10% to 3% the excise tax rate that applies to the sale of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced excise 
     tax rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers.

    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 ``Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. THREE PERCENT RATE FOR PORTABLE, ELECTRONICALLY-AERATED BAIT 
              CONTAINERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 4161(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5) and by 
inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:
            ``(4) 3 percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated 
        bait containers.--In the case of portable, electronically-
        aerated bait containers, paragraph (1) shall be applied by 
        substituting `3 percent' for `10 percent'.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer after 
December 31, 2021.
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Chiricahua National Park Act
Bill: S.1320 | Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Chiricahua National Park Act
This bill redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as the Chiricahua National Park.

To establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a 
       unit of the National Park 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 ``Chiricahua National Park Act''.

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA.

    (a) Designation.--
            (1) In general.--The Chiricahua National Monument in the 
        State of Arizona established by Presidential Proclamation 1692 
        (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 43 Stat. 1946) shall be known and 
        designated as ``Chiricahua National Park'' (referred to in this 
        Act as the ``National Park'').
            (2) Boundaries.--The boundaries of the National Park shall 
        be the boundaries of the Chiricahua National Monument as of the 
        date of enactment of this Act, as generally depicted on the map 
        entitled ``Chiricahua National Park Proposed Boundary'', 
        numbered 145/156,356, and dated March 2021.
            (3) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
        document, or other record of the United States to the 
        Chiricahua National Monument shall be considered to be a 
        reference to the ``Chiricahua National Park''.
            (4) Availability of funds.--Any funds available for the 
        Chiricahua National Monument shall be available for the 
        National Park.
    (b) Administration.--The Secretary of the Interior shall administer 
the National Park in accordance with--
            (1) Presidential Proclamation 1692 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 
        43 Stat. 1946);
            (2) Presidential Proclamation 2288 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 
        52 Stat. 1551); and
            (3) the laws generally applicable to units of the National 
        Park System, including--
                    (A) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 
                100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, 
                United States Code; and
                    (B) chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code.

            Passed the Senate March 31, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 1320

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Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act
Bill: H.R.8976 | Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act
This bill prohibits states from restricting mifepristone or misoprostol that is approved for medical abortion from being sent across state lines or from being prescribed by telehealth. States are also prohibited from establishing in-person dispensing requirements.

To preempt State restrictions on dispensing mifepristone or 
                  misoprostol, 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 Reproductive Freedom 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PREEMPTION OF STATE RESTRICTIONS ON DISPENSING MIFEPRISTONE AND 
              MISOPROSTOL.

    No State may establish, implement, or enforce--
            (1) any prohibition or restriction on shipping or sending 
        mifepristone or misoprostol across State lines;
            (2) any requirement that mifepristone or misoprostol be 
        dispensed by a health care practitioner in person; or
            (3) any prohibition or restriction on prescribing or 
        dispensing mifepristone or misoprostol by means of telehealth.

SEC. 3. REPORT.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner 
of Food and Drugs, shall submit a report to the Congress on ways to 
expand access to abortion medication.

SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) The term ``mifepristone'' means mifepristone that is--
                    (A) approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 
                505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
                U.S.C. 355);
                    (B) indicated for medical abortion; and
                    (C) subject to a risk evaluation and mitigation 
                strategy under section 505-1 of the Federal Food, Drug, 
                and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355-1).
            (2) The term ``misoprostol'' means misoprostol that is--
                    (A) approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 
                505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
                U.S.C. 355);
                    (B) indicated for medical abortion; and
                    (C) subject to a risk evaluation and mitigation 
                strategy under section 505-1 of the Federal Food, Drug, 
                and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355-1).
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No Vaccine Passports Act
Bill: H.R.2384 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
No Vaccine Passports Act
This bill prohibits certain actions related to vaccine passports and proof of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccination.
Specifically, a federal agency may not issue a vaccine passport, vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the COVID-19 vaccination status of a U.S. citizen to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID-19 vaccination record of a U.S. citizen or similar health information.
Additionally, proof of COVID-19 vaccination shall not be required to access federal or congressional property or services.

To prohibit agencies from issuing vaccine passports, 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 ``No Vaccine Passports Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AGENCIES ISSUING VACCINE PASSPORTS.

    (a) In General.--An agency may not issue a vaccine passport, 
vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of 
certifying the COVID-19 vaccination status of a citizen of the United 
States to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID-19 
vaccination record of a citizen of the United States, or similar health 
information.
    (b) Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``agency'' has the 
meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR 
              FEDERAL ACCESS.

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination shall not be deemed a requirement for 
access to Federal property or Federal services, or for access to 
congressional grounds or services.
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Family Unity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6242 | Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida (D-MI)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Family Unity Act of 2021
This bill modifies the scope of a statutory prohibition against the judicial review of claims involving the removal of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law). Currently, a court is barred from reviewing any claim by a non-U.S. national arising from a decision by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to commence proceedings, adjudicate cases, or execute removal orders against a non-U.S. national. Under this bill, a court is only barred from reviewing a claim by a non-U.S. national challenging a discretionary decision by DOJ to take such actions.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that 
    limitations on the scope of judicial review of certain removal 
proceedings apply only in the case of discretionary determinations, 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 ``Family Unity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NARROWING OF LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF 
              CERTAIN REMOVAL ACTIONS.

    Section 242(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1252(g)) is amended by striking ``or claim by or on behalf of any alien 
arising from the decision or action'' and inserting ``or claim by or on 
behalf of any alien challenging the discretionary decision or action''.
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Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue Act
Bill: H.R.6624 | Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue Act
This bill establishes a delegation of up to 24 Members of Congress to periodically meet with European Parliament representatives to discuss issues of interest to the United States and the European Union.

To authorize the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (United States-
   European Union Interparliamentary Group), 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 ``Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 
Act''.

SEC. 2. TRANSATLANTIC LEGISLATORS' DIALOGUE (UNITED STATES-EUROPEAN 
              UNION INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP).

    (a) Establishment and Meetings.--
            (1) In general.--Not to exceed 24 Members of Congress shall 
        be appointed to meet not less than twice annually with 
        representatives of the European Parliament for discussions of 
        common problems in the interest of relations between the United 
        States and the European Union.
            (2) Reference.--The Members of Congress appointed pursuant 
        to paragraph (1) shall be referred to as the ``United States 
        Delegation'' of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (United 
        States-European Union Interparliamentary Group).
    (b) Appointment and Members.--Of the Members of Congress appointed 
for purposes of this section--
            (1) half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of 
        Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader of 
        the House, from among Members of the House (not less than 4 of 
        whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs); and
            (2) half shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of 
        the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority 
        leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not 
        less than 4 of whom shall be members of the Committee on 
        Foreign Relations) unless the majority and minority leaders of 
        the Senate determine otherwise.
    (c) Chairperson and Ranking Member.--
            (1) House.--The Chair and Vice Chair of the House Group 
        shall be designated by the Speaker of the House of 
        Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader of 
        the House.
            (2) Senate.--The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall 
        designate the Chair or Vice Chair of the Senate group of the 
        United States Delegation.
    (d) Report.--The United States group shall submit to the Congress a 
report for each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made for the 
United States Delegation, which shall include its expenditures under 
such appropriation.
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Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
Bill: S.3403 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to state or local governments that allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.

To prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local 
 governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United 
        States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.

    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 Democracy by 
Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL PAYMENT RESTRICTION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
Federal funds may be made available to any State or local government if 
such State or local government allows individuals who are not citizens 
of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
    (b)  Certification.--Upon application, approval, and receipt of any 
Federal funds, a State or local government shall certify that the State 
or local government does not permit individuals who are not citizens of 
the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
    (c) Applicability.--The requirements of this section shall only 
apply with respect to any contract entered into or grant made on or 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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American Energy is Global Security Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8678 | Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia (R-NY)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
American Energy is Global Security Act of 2022
This bill makes a state ineligible for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants if the state prohibits hydraulic fracturing (a type of process used to extract underground energy resources).

To direct the Secretary of Energy to restrict certain grants to any 
State that has in effect a law prohibiting hydraulic fracturing within 
                  such State, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``American Energy is Global Security 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING.

    Section 545(c) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 
(42 U.S.C. 17155) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Ineligibility.--A State may not be eligible for a 
        grant under the program if such State establishes or continues 
        to enforce a prohibition of hydraulic fracturing, as defined in 
        section 60.5430a of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
        any successor regulation), within such State.''.
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NOSHA Act
Bill: H.R.5813 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act or the NOSHA Act
This bill abolishes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, which is part of the Department of Labor, sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards and provides related training, outreach, education, and assistance.

To abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Nullify Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration Act'' or the ``NOSHA Act''.

SEC. 2. IN GENERAL.

    The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Bill: S.1312 | Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher (D-CT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body).
Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting 
  periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for 
   individuals with metastatic breast cancer, 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 ``Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to 
Care Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF WAITING PERIOD FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH METASTATIC 
              BREAST CANCER.

    (a) In General.--Section 223(a) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 423(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph 
        (E), by inserting ``or metastatic breast cancer'' after 
        ``amyotrophic lateral sclerosis''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``or (iii)'' after 
        ``clause (ii)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits 
filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. WAIVER OF 24-MONTH WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF 
              INDIVIDUALS WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER.

    (a) In General.--Section 226(h) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 426(h)) is amended by inserting ``or metastatic breast cancer'' 
after ``amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to benefits for months beginning after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1555 | Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie (D-MN)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations that promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of specified broadband consumer labels to disclose to consumers information regarding broadband internet access service plans.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules 
    to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband 
                consumer labels, 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 ``Broadband Consumer Transparency Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ADOPTION OF CONSUMER BROADBAND LABELS.

    (a) Final Rule.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate regulations to 
promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer 
labels, as described in the Public Notice of the Commission issued on 
April 4, 2016 (DA 16-357), to disclose to consumers information 
regarding broadband internet access service plans.
    (b) Hearings.--In issuing the final rule under subsection (a), the 
Commission shall conduct a series of public hearings to assess, at the 
time of the proceeding--
            (1) how consumers evaluate broadband internet access 
        service plans; and
            (2) whether disclosures to consumers information regarding 
        broadband internet access service plans, including those 
        required under section 8.1 of title 47, Code of Federal 
        Regulations, are available, effective, and sufficient.
    (c) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) Broadband internet access service.--The term 
        ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 8.1 of title 47, Code of Federal 
        Regulations.
            (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal 
        Communications Commission.
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Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4943 | Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa (D-DE)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration for grants to improve the capacity of children's hospitals to provide pediatric behavioral health services, including by modernizing sites of care and enhancing telehealth capabilities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to 
children's hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric 
          behavioral health services, 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 ``Children's Mental Health 
Infrastructure Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 
              SERVICES.

     Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
254b et seq.) is amended by inserting after subpart V the following new 
subpart:

  ``Subpart VI--Increasing Investment in Pediatric Behavioral Health 
                                Services

``SEC. 340A-1. GRANTS TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator 
of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall make grants 
to eligible entities for the purpose of improving their ability to 
provide pediatric behavioral health services, including by--
            ``(1) constructing or modernizing sites of care for 
        pediatric behavioral health services;
            ``(2) expanding capacity to provide pediatric behavioral 
        health services, including enhancements to digital 
        infrastructure, telehealth capabilities, or other improvements 
        to patient care infrastructure; and
            ``(3) supporting the reallocation of existing resources to 
        accommodate pediatric behavioral health patients, including 
        by--
                    ``(A) converting or adding a sufficient number of 
                beds to establish or increase the hospital's inventory 
                of licensed and operational, short-term psychiatric and 
                substance use inpatient beds; and
                    ``(B) ensuring compliance with safety standards.
    ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to seek a grant under this 
section, an entity shall be a hospital that predominantly treats 
individuals under the age of 21, including any hospital that receives 
funds under section 340E.
    ``(c) Funding.--To carry out this section, there is hereby 
appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, 
$2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.
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Save American Baseball Act
Bill: S.3833 | Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard (I-VT)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Save American Baseball Act
This bill removes the limited exemption from the antitrust laws for persons in the business of organized professional baseball. For purposes of this bill, the term antitrust laws means laws to protect against unlawful restraints and monopolies (Clayton Act) and to protect against unfair methods of competition (Federal Trade Commission Act).

To end the antitrust safe harbor for baseball cartels.

    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 ``Save American Baseball Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) Major League Baseball is an organization controlled by 
        a number of billionaires who are more concerned with increasing 
        their wealth and profits than with strengthening our national 
        pastime.
            (2) Recently, Major League Baseball has exploited its 
        monopoly control over America's pastime and hurt players, 
        families, and communities to increase their already high level 
        of profits.
            (3) In December 2021, Major League Baseball locked players 
        out and refused to bargain in good faith in an attempt to break 
        the players' union.
            (4) In March 2022, Major League Baseball threatened players 
        with a delay of the 2022 baseball season to force them into an 
        unfair contract deal.
            (5) The actions of Major League Baseball have not only 
        threatened players, but also the livelihood of thousands of 
        stadium workers and communities across the United States.
            (6) In 2021, Major League Baseball revoked the affiliation 
        of more than 40 Minor League Baseball teams, causing needless 
        economic pain and suffering and breaking the hearts of fans in 
        small- and mid-sized towns all over the United States.
            (7) Rising Major League Baseball ticket prices are 
        increasingly unaffordable for working class families.
            (8) The anticompetitive grip of Major League Baseball on 
        the sport, its players, its workers, and its communities must 
        end.

SEC. 3. DEFINITION.

     In this Act, the term ``antitrust laws''--
            (1) has the meaning given the term in subsection (a) of the 
        first section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12); and
            (2) includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act 
        (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent that such section applies to 
        unfair methods of competition.

SEC. 4. PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SUBJECT TO ANTITRUST LAWS.

    (a) Removal of Exemption.--Persons in the business of organized 
professional baseball shall not be exempt from the antitrust laws.
    (b) Repeal.--Section 27 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 26b) is 
repealed.
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Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act
Bill: H.R.8117 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act
This bill exempts certain major federal actions, including actions that produce hydrogen from nuclear, solar, wind, or geothermal energy sources, from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

To exempt certain Federal hydrogen programs from the requirements of 
 the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen Permitting Simplification 
Act''.

SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA TO CERTAIN FEDERAL HYDROGEN PROGRAMS.

    The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801 et seq.) is 
amended--
            (1) by adding at the end of title VIII the following:

``SEC. 823. APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 
              1969.

    ``No major Federal action, including any major Federal action with 
respect to the production of hydrogen from nuclear, solar, wind, or 
geothermal energy sources, under this title shall be subject to the 
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).''; and
            (2) in section 1(b), by inserting after the item relating 
        to section 822 the following:

``Sec. 823. Application of the National Environmental Policy Act of 
                            1969.''.
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Voice for Victims Act
Bill: S.4644 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Voice for Victims Act
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office, which shall provide services to the victims of crimes committed by removable non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law).
(An office with a similar name, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, was launched in April 2017 and was shut down in June 2021.)

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to 
   provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to 
victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members 
                            of such victims.

    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 ``Voice for Victims Act''.

SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE.

    (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall 
direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take 
all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime 
Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', 
which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional 
services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the 
family members of such victims.
    (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly 
reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the 
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the 
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine 
the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal 
aliens who are present in the United States.
    (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services 
Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by 
Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs 
        (3) and (4), respectively;
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime 
        Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have 
        been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near 
        the United States border;''; and
            (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' 
        and inserting ``(3)''.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Bill: H.R.3183 | Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy (D-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body).
Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting 
  periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for 
   individuals with metastatic breast cancer, 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 ``Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to 
Care Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF WAITING PERIOD FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH METASTATIC 
              BREAST CANCER.

    (a) In General.--Section 223(a) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 423(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph 
        (E), by inserting ``or metastatic breast cancer'' after 
        ``amyotrophic lateral sclerosis''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``or (iii)'' after 
        ``clause (ii)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits 
filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. WAIVER OF 24-MONTH WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF 
              INDIVIDUALS WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER.

    (a) In General.--Section 226(h) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 426(h)) is amended by inserting ``or metastatic breast cancer'' 
after ``amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to benefits for months beginning after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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Workforce Support and Flexibility Act of 2021
Bill: S.2358 | Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Workforce Support and Flexibility Act of 2021
This bill allows states to pay a lower weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation supplement to unemployed individuals until September 6, 2021, when the supplement is set to expire. Specifically, the bill allows a state to choose the weekly supplement amount that will be paid to qualified individuals, so long as the chosen amount is no greater than $300. Current law requires states to provide a $300 weekly supplement under the program.

To provide flexibility under the Federal Unemployment Compensation 
                                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 ``Workforce Support and Flexibility 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FLEXIBILITY UNDER THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 2104(b)(3)(A) of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)(3)(A)) is 
amended--
            (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``September 6, 2021'' and 
        inserting ``the date of the enactment of the Workforce Support 
        and Flexibility Act of 2021''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iii) For weeks of unemployment ending 
                        after the date of the enactment of the 
                        Workforce Support and Flexibility Act of 2021, 
                        and ending on or before September 6, 2021, $300 
                        (or, upon written notice by the State to the 
                        Secretary, an amount established by the State 
                        that is less than $300 (but not less than 
                        $1).''.
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Targeting Child Care Funds Based on Poverty Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3667 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Targeting Child Care Funds Based on Poverty Act of 2021
This bill allocates certain funding for child care to states based on the state's share of children in poverty who are under 13 years of age.

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to target additional child 
 care funds by allocating to States based on the number of children in 
                    poverty, 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 ``Targeting Child Care Funds Based on 
Poverty Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL MATCHING FUNDS BASED ON SHARE OF 
              CHILDREN IN POVERTY.

    Section 418(a)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
618(a)(2)(B)) is amended--
            (1) by striking all that precedes ``total'' and inserting 
        the following:
                    ``(B) Allotments to states.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in 
                        clause (ii), the''; and
            (2) by adding after and below the end the following:
                            ``(ii) Special rule.--To the extent that 
                        the total amount referred to in clause (i) for 
                        fiscal year 2022 or for any succeeding fiscal 
                        year exceeds the total amount so referred to 
                        for fiscal year 2020, the excess shall be 
                        allotted among the States based on the share of 
                        each State of the number of children in poverty 
                        who have not attained 13 years of age.''.
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Pandemic Cessation Act
Bill: H.R.6009 | Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Pandemic Cessation Act
This bill automatically terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, when the Food and Drug Administration approves a new drug (or authorizes the emergency use of a drug) to treat COVID-19.

To provide that the public health emergency declared with respect to 
 COVID-19 shall terminate on the date on which the Secretary of Health 
  and Human Services approves, or authorizes emergency use of, a drug 
                      intended to treat COVID-19.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Cessation Act''.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.

    (a) In General.--The public health emergency declared pursuant to 
section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on 
January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, and any renewal thereof, 
shall terminate on the first date after the date of enactment of this 
Act on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services--
            (1) grants approval under section 505 of the Federal Food, 
        Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) to an application with 
        respect to a new drug intended to treat COVID-19; or
            (2) authorizes emergency use under section 564 of such Act 
        (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3) with respect to a drug intended to treat 
        COVID-19.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``drug'' and ``new 
drug'' have the meanings given such terms in section 201 of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
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Let Veterans Honor the Fallen Act
Bill: H.R.3103 | Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. (R-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Let Veterans Honor the Fallen Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to authorize a veterans service organization to use the parking lot at the Pentagon as a staging area for the Rolling to Remember Memorial Day Remembrance Ride.
The veterans service organization must assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities arising from event activities.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to permit a veterans service 
   organization to use the parking lot at the Pentagon for an annual 
                veteran-led remembrance motorcycle ride.

    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 ``Let Veterans Honor the Fallen Act''.

SEC. 2. ANNUAL PERMIT FOR A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION TO USE 
              PENTAGON PARKING LOT FOR VETERAN-LED REMEMBRANCE 
              MOTORCYCLE RIDE.

    (a) Permit Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall permit a VSO 
to use the parking lot at the Pentagon as a staging area for the event.
    (b) Date of Event.--The event shall be held each year on a date 
determined by such VSO on condition that the VSO submits a notification 
of use to the Secretary not later than January 31 of each year the 
event takes place.
    (c) Length of Access.--The Secretary shall permit the VSO to use 
the parking lot for the period of the event indicated in the 
notification under subsection (b) and the two hours preceding such 
period.
    (d) Expenses and Liabilities.--The VSO shall assume full 
responsibility for all expenses and liabilities arising from any 
activities relating to the event.
    (e) Additional Arrangements.--The Secretary may make additional 
arrangements that may be required to carry out this Act.
    (f) Definitions.--In this Act--
            (1) The term ``event'' means the ``Rolling to Remember'' 
        Memorial Day Remembrance Ride.
            (2) The term ``VSO'' means a veterans service organization 
        recognized under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.
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INFANT Act
Bill: H.R.9111 | Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler (D-AK)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Infants Need Food And Nutrition Today Act or the INFANT Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to allow infant food combinations and dinners to be served under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to allow infant food 
            combinations and dinners as WIC-eligible foods.

    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 ``Infants Need Food And Nutrition 
Today Act'' or the ``INFANT Act''.

SEC. 2. INFANT FOOD COMBINATIONS AND DINNERS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall allow 
infant food combinations and dinners to be eligible to be served under 
the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children 
under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786).
    (b) Revision of Regulations.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall 
issue and revise regulations in accordance with subsection (a).
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Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022
Bill: S.4006 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense to include individuals who are awarded the Purple Heart for qualifying actions that occur after the date of the enactment of this bill on its publicly accessible website that lists individuals who are recipients of certain military awards. Under the bill, the individual or their next of kin must elect to have the individual included on the list and the public release of the individual's name must be determined to not pose a security risk.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to list certain individuals who are 
 awarded the Purple Heart on the internet website of the Department of 
 Defense that lists individuals who have been awarded certain military 
                                awards.

    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 ``Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PURPLE HEART AWARDS ON MILITARY VALOR WEBSITE.

    The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the publicly accessible 
internet website of the Department of Defense that lists individuals 
who have been awarded certain military awards includes a list of each 
individual who meets each of the following criteria:
            (1) The individual is awarded the Purple Heart for 
        qualifying actions that occur after the date of the enactment 
        of this Act.
            (2) The individual elects to be included on such list (or, 
        if the individual is deceased, the primary next of kin elects 
        the individual to be included on such list).
            (3) The public release of the individual's name does not 
        constitute a security risk, as determined by the Secretary of 
        the military department concerned.
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