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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the mandatory delay in making certain refunds.
Bill: H.R.6460 | Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill modifies provisions specifying the date for making refunds of the refundable portion of the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit to provide that no credit or refund of an overpayment resulting from such credits shall be made to a taxpayer before the earlier of the date on which the Internal Revenue Service completes a matching of information relevant to such credits and other wage information, or the 15th day of the second month after the close of the taxable year (i.e., February, for taxable years that are calendar years).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the mandatory 
                    delay in making certain refunds.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF MANDATORY DELAY IN MAKING CERTAIN REFUNDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 6402(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended to read as follows:
    ``(m) Earliest Date for Certain Refunds.--In the case of any 
taxpayer allowed a credit under section 24 (by reason of subsection (d) 
or (i) thereof) or 32 for any taxable year, no credit or refund of an 
overpayment for such taxable year shall be made to such taxpayer before 
the earlier of--
            ``(1) the date on which the Secretary completes such 
        matching of information relevant to such credit and relevant 
        information filed under section 6071(c) as the Secretary 
        determines appropriate, or
            ``(2) the 15th day of the second month following the close 
        of such taxable year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to credits and refunds made after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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National Security Council Membership Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5956 | Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John (R-NY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
National Security Council Membership Act of 2021
This bill adds the Secretary of Homeland Security as a member of the National Security Council, which advises the President on national and international security matters.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the National 
  Security Council's membership to include the Secretary of Homeland 
                               Security.

    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 ``National Security Council Membership 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.

    Paragraph (1) of section 101(c) of the National Security Act of 
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021) is amended by inserting ``the Secretary of 
Homeland Security,'' after ``the Secretary of the Treasury,''.
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Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Bill: H.R.7365 | Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley (R-IA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
This bill excludes from hours worked certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any productive work for the employer during the training.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain 
         activities from hours worked, 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 ``Flexibility for Workers Education 
Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF ATTENDANCE OR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 3(o) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 
1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(o)) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(o) Hours Worked.--In determining for the purposes of sections 6 
and 7 the hours for which an employee is employed, there shall be 
excluded--
            ``(1) any time spent in changing clothes or washing at the 
        beginning or end of each workday which was excluded from 
        measured working time during the week involved by the express 
        terms of or by custom or practice under a bona fide collective-
        bargaining agreement applicable to the particular employee; and
            ``(2) any time spent attending or participating in 
        lectures, education or training programs, and similar 
        activities, regardless of whether the activity is offered or 
        facilitated by the employer, provided that--
                    ``(A) such attendance or participation occurs 
                outside of the employee's regular working hours;
                    ``(B) such attendance or participation is voluntary 
                and the continuation of employment and the working 
                conditions related to such employment is not adversely 
                affected by non-attendance or non-participation; and
                    ``(C) the employee does not perform any productive 
                work for the employer during such attendance or 
                participation.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to hours worked on or after the date of enactment of 
this Act.
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To prevent the use of additional Internal Revenue Service funds from being used for audits of taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000 in order to protect low- and middle-income earning American taxpayers from an onslaught of audits from an army of new Internal Revenue Service auditors funded by an unprecedented, nearly $80,000,000,000, infusion of new funds.
Bill: H.R.9143 | Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of additional funds appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for audits of taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000.

To prevent the use of additional Internal Revenue Service funds from 
being used for audits of taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000 
 in order to protect low- and middle-income earning American taxpayers 
   from an onslaught of audits from an army of new Internal Revenue 
 Service auditors funded by an unprecedented, nearly $80,000,000,000, 
                         infusion of new funds.

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

SECTION 1. LIMITATIONS RELATED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

    (a) In General.--Section 10301 of Public Law 117-169 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``In General.--'' and inserting ``(a) In 
        General.--'', and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Limitations Related to the Internal Revenue Service.--None of 
the funds appropriated under subsection (a)(1) may be used to audit 
taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000.''.
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Safeguarding Military Bonuses Act
Bill: H.R.8553 | Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. (R-OK)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Safeguarding Military Bonuses Act
This bill requires the military departments to grant to certain members of the Armed Forces (i.e., those who were involuntarily separated based on the refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination) an exception to the requirement that they must repay a bonus, incentive pay, or similar benefit that is contingent on the member's satisfaction of certain service or eligibility requirements. Specifically, this exception applies for such members if the bonus, incentive pay, or similar benefit was made before August 24, 2021.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to exempt certain bonuses, 
   incentive pay, and other benefits from repayment in the case of a 
  member of the Armed Forces involuntarily separated for refusing to 
                receive a vaccination against 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 ``Safeguarding Military Bonuses Act''.

SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULE FOR DISCHARGES RELATED TO COVID-19.

    Section 373(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(4) Special rule for discharges related to covid-19.--The 
        Secretary concerned shall grant to an individual involuntarily 
        separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of the 
        refusal of such individual to receive a vaccination against 
        COVID-19 an exception to the requirement to repay a bonus, 
        incentive pay, or similar benefit under subsection (a) if such 
        bonus, incentive pay, or similar benefit was made before August 
        24, 2021.''.
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A bill to repeal the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans.
Bill: S.4299 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
This bill makes permanent the increase from $14,000 to $25,000 the minimum disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral. Under current law, this increase is set to expire on November 25, 2022.

To repeal the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business 
                     Administration disaster loans.

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

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SUNSET FOR COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SBA 
              DISASTER LOANS.

    Section 2102(b) of the RISE After Disaster Act of 2015 (15 U.S.C. 
636 note) is repealed.
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Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act
Bill: H.R.8722 | Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie (D-NV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 grants for training teachers and other school personnel to recognize the symptoms of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders. These grants are awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to states, localities, Indian tribes, and nonprofits.

To reauthorize the program for mental health awareness training grants, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Access to Mental Health 
Training Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING GRANTS.

    Section 520J(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-
41(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``youth and their'' 
        after ``to refer'';
            (2) in paragraph (5)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period 
                and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) suicide intervention and prevention, 
                including recognizing warning signs and referring 
                someone for help, including referrals for culturally 
                and linguistically appropriates services.'';
            (3) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);
            (4) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
            ``(7) Technical assistance.--The Secretary may provide 
        technical assistance to grantees in carrying out this section, 
        which may include assistance with--
                    ``(A) program evaluation and improvement, as 
                necessary;
                    ``(B) dissemination and implementation of evidence-
                based programs;
                    ``(C) operational and administrative activities;
                    ``(D) data collection and reporting;
                    ``(E) facilitating collaboration and information 
                sharing among grantees; and
                    ``(F) other activities as the Secretary determines 
                appropriate.''; and
            (5) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking 
        ``$14,693,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and 
        inserting ``$54,963,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 
        2027''.
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Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act
Bill: H.R.1218 | Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. (D-NC)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool. This is an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels.
The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on 
        maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

    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 ``Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MAPPING BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AND MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.

    (a) Incorporation of Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal 
Morbidity Data.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall 
incorporate publicly available data on maternal mortality and severe 
maternal morbidity, including for not less than 1 year postpartum, into 
the Mapping Broadband Health in America platform of the Commission.
    (b) Consultation With CDC.--The Federal Communications Commission 
shall consult with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention regarding the maternal mortality and severe maternal 
morbidity data that should be incorporated under subsection (a).

            Passed the House of Representatives April 5, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
                                                       Calendar No. 340

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 1218

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Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2022
Bill: S.5117 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2022
This bill specifically requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to describe the types of prior authorization requirements and other utilization management requirements that may apply under Medicare in the Medicare & You handbook, including how to inquire about requirements under Medicare Advantage (MA) or prescription drug plans. It also requires the handbook to include a description of the network sizes of MA plans and an illustrative example showing the impact of switching from an MA plan to Medicare on the ability to purchase Medigap supplemental policies.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the 
inclusion of information on prior authorization requirements and other 
   utilization management techniques, and other information, in the 
                     Medicare & You annual notice.

    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 & You Handbook Improvement 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON PRIOR AUTHORIZATION 
              REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, 
              AND OTHER INFORMATION, IN THE MEDICARE & YOU ANNUAL 
              NOTICE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1804(c) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395b-2(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
            ``(5) a description of the types of prior authorization 
        requirements and any other utilization management techniques 
        that may apply under this title, including information on how 
        an individual may find out which such requirements and 
        techniques (if any) apply under a Medicare Advantage plan or a 
        prescription drug plan;
            ``(6) a description of the network sizes of Medicare 
        Advantage plans relative to the number of providers of services 
        and suppliers who accept the original Medicare fee-for-service 
        program under parts A and B; and
            ``(7) an illustrative example clarifying that a beneficiary 
        switching from a Medicare Advantage plan to the original 
        Medicare fee-for-service program under parts A and B may be 
        prohibited from purchasing a medicare supplemental policy under 
        section 1882 or have to pay significantly higher premiums for 
        such a policy.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to notices distributed on or after January 1, 2023.
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National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act
Bill: S.70 | Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act
This bill authorizes members of the National Guard to perform, at the request of a state and in connection with training or other duty, cybersecurity operations or missions to protect critical infrastructure.

To amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize cybersecurity 
 operations and missions to protect critical infrastructure by members 
    of the National Guard in connection with training or other duty.

    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 ``National Guard Cybersecurity Support 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS AND MISSIONS TO PROTECT CRITICAL 
              INFRASTRUCTURE BY MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN 
              CONNECTION WITH TRAINING OR OTHER DUTY.

    Section 502(f)(1) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by 
adding after the flush matter at the end the following new sentence: 
``Such training or other duty may include cybersecurity operations or 
missions undertaken by the member's unit at the request of the Governor 
of the State concerned to protect critical infrastructure (as that term 
is defined in the Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001 (42 
U.S.C. 5195c)).''.
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To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.164 | Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren (D-FL)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or transfer its real property that is not held in trust by the United States.

To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain 
                     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. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED TO VALIDATE CERTAIN LAND TRANSACTIONS 
              OF THE SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United 
States, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, 
or otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole 
Tribe of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the 
United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
    (b) Trust Land Not Affected.--Nothing in this section--
            (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, 
        sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of 
        an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the 
        United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; 
        or
            (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, 
        selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any 
        interest in any real property that is held in trust by the 
        United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
                                                 Union Calendar No. 314

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 164

                          [Report No. 117-407]

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HELP for Volunteers Act
Bill: S.3569 | Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Help Expand Liability Protections for Volunteers Act or the HELP for Volunteers Act
This bill makes permanent liability protections for health care professionals who volunteer their services at community health centers.

To extend the program to provide liability protections for volunteer 
                practitioners at certain health centers.

    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 ``Help Expand Liability Protections 
for Volunteers Act'' or the ``HELP for Volunteers Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM.

    Section 224(q) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 233(q)) 
is amended by striking paragraph (6).
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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1181 | Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2021
This bill modifies the detention authority of the United States.
Specifically, it prohibits detention or imprisonment based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of an individual. A protected characteristic includes each of the following: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and any additional characteristic that the Department of Justice determines to be a protected characteristic.

To ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States 
 against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic.

    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 ``Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties 
Protection Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNLAWFUL DETENTION.

    Section 4001 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
    ``(b) Prohibition on Detention Based on Protected 
Characteristics.--
            ``(1) In general.--No individual may be imprisoned or 
        otherwise detained based solely on an actual or perceived 
        protected characteristic of the individual.
            ``(2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `protected 
        characteristic' includes each of the following:
                    ``(A) Race.
                    ``(B) Ethnicity.
                    ``(C) National origin.
                    ``(D) Religion.
                    ``(E) Sex.
                    ``(F) Gender identity.
                    ``(G) Sexual orientation.
                    ``(H) Disability.
                    ``(I) Any additional characteristic that the 
                Attorney General determines to be a protected 
                characteristic.
            ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
        shall be construed to allow the Attorney General to remove a 
        characteristic described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) of 
        paragraph (2) from the definition of the term `protected 
        characteristic' under this subsection.''.
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STEM Diplomacy Act
Bill: H.R.1199 | Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy (D-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act or the STEM Diplomacy Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.

To authorize the Secretary of State to waive certain requirements with 
  respect to eligibility for civil service positions relating to the 
     departmental formulation and direction of foreign affairs and 
            international relations, 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 ``Supporting Technical Experts in 
Managing Diplomacy Act'' or the ``STEM Diplomacy Act''.

SEC. 2. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

    The Secretary of State may waive any or all of the individual 
occupational requirements with respect to an employee or prospective 
employee of the Department of State for a civilian position categorized 
under the GS-0130 occupational series if the Secretary determines that 
the individual possesses significant scientific, technological, 
engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to performing 
the duties of the applicable position, based on demonstrated job 
performance and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver 
granted under this section, the Secretary shall set forth in a written 
document that is transmitted to the Director of the Office of Personnel 
Management the rationale for the decision of the Secretary to waive 
such requirements.
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Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
Bill: S.3517 | Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill (R-LA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
This bill modifies the boundary of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.

To amend the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act to modify the 
   boundary of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 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 ``Red River National Wildlife Refuge 
Boundary Modification Act''.

SEC. 2. RED RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

    Section 3(a)(1) of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act 
(Public Law 106-300; 114 Stat. 1055) is amended by striking ``map 
entitled `Red River National Wildlife Refuge--Selection Area', dated 
September 5, 2000'' and inserting ``map entitled `Red River National 
Wildlife Refuge Acquisition Boundary' and dated November 17, 2021''.
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Keeping Your Retirement Act of 2021
Bill: S.1959 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Keeping Your Retirement Act of 2021
This bill increases from 72 to 75 the age for mandatory distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age for 
  required mandatory distributions from retirement accounts, 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 ``Keeping Your Retirement Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AGE FOR REQUIRED BEGINNING DATE FOR MANDATORY 
              DISTRIBUTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 401(a)(9)(C)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``age 72'' and inserting ``age 
75''.
    (b) Spouse Beneficiaries; Special Rule for Owners.--Subparagraphs 
(B)(iv)(I) and (C)(ii)(I) of section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 are each amended by striking ``age 72'' and inserting 
``age 75''.
    (c) Conforming Amendment.--The last sentence of section 408(b) of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``age 72'' and 
inserting ``age 75''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to distributions required to be made after December 31, 2021, 
with respect to individuals who attain age 72 after such date.
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RISE UP Act
Bill: H.R.6983 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Responding to Interruptions in the Supply of Energy to Undermine Putin Act or the RISE UP Act
This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a report that (1) summarizes the existing authorities of the federal government to respond to a severe energy supply interruption, (2) assesses whether the existing authorities provide for an adequate response to such an interruption, and (3) identifies any additional statutory authority needed to allow the government to better respond to such an interruption.

To require the President to transmit to Congress a report on existing 
and needed authority to respond to a severe energy supply interruption.

    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 ``Responding to Interruptions in the 
Supply of Energy to Undermine Putin Act'' or the ``RISE UP Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON RESPONSE AUTHORITY TO SEVERE ENERGY SUPPLY 
              INTERRUPTIONS.

    (a) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the President, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, 
the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the 
Treasury, and the head of any other Federal agency the President 
determines appropriate, shall transmit to Congress a report that--
            (1) summarizes the existing authorities of the Federal 
        Government to respond to a severe energy supply interruption;
            (2) provides an assessment of whether such existing 
        authorities provide for an adequate response to a severe energy 
        supply interruption; and
            (3) identifies any additional statutory authority needed to 
        allow the Federal Government to better respond to a severe 
        energy supply interruption.
    (b) Definition of Severe Energy Supply Interruption.--In this 
section, the term ``severe energy supply interruption'' has the meaning 
given such term in section 3(8) of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act (42 U.S.C. 6202(8)).
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No Free TRIPS Act
Bill: H.R.7582 | Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. (R-CA)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
No Free TRIPS Act
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal from or modification to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) without explicit authorization from Congress.
The TRIPS Agreement is one of several international agreements that led to the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In October 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several WTO members proposed a waiver of some TRIPS obligations, including obligations related to national patent laws.

To prohibit the President from negotiating or concluding any 
  withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the Agreement on 
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights without explicit 
                      authorization from Congress.

    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 Free TRIPS Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT ON TRADE-RELATED 
              ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

    (a) In General.--The President, and any official, employee, or 
agent of the United States, may not negotiate or conclude any 
withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the TRIPS Agreement 
without obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before beginning 
negotiations with respect to that withdrawal, suspension, or 
modification.
    (b) TRIPS Agreement Defined.--In this section, the term ``TRIPS 
Agreement'' means the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of 
Intellectual Property Rights referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the 
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(15)).
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Stop Sewage Overflow Act
Bill: H.R.1660 | Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Stop Sewage Overflow Act
This bill extends through FY2030 and revises a grant program that addresses stormwater and sewer overflows into rivers or other water bodies. Under the existing program, the Environmental Protection Agency awards grants to states, which in turn provide subgrants for projects that address the infrastructure needs for municipal combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management.
The bill reduces the share of the cost of grant projects that financially distressed communities must pay, increases the minimum allocation for green infrastructure and other environmentally innovative activities, and prioritizes grant assistance for municipalities with high levels of sewage in rivers, lakes, and bays.

To make certain municipalities eligible for grants under the Federal 
          Water Pollution Control 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 ``Stop Sewage Overflow Act''.

SEC. 2. SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANTS.

    Section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1301) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or'';
                    (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) is a municipality with high levels of sewage in the 
        rivers, lakes, and bays of such municipality.'';
            (2) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) by striking ``The Federal share'' and inserting 
                the following:
            ``(1) Federal share.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in 
                subparagraph (B), the Federal share''; and
                    (B) by striking ``The non-Federal share'' and 
                inserting the following:
                    ``(B) Financially distressed communities.--The 
                Federal share of the cost of activities carried out 
                using amounts from a grant made to a financially 
                distressed community under subsection (a) shall be not 
                less than 75 percent of the cost.
            ``(2) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share''; and
            (3) in subsection (f)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                            (i) by striking ``$225,000,000'' and 
                        inserting ``$500,000,000''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``2020'' and inserting 
                        ``2030''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2) by striking ``20 percent'' and 
                inserting ``25 percent''.
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Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9110 | Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2022
This bill allows student loans to be discharged in bankruptcy. Under current law, these loans are only dischargeable if such debt imposes an undue hardship on the debtor.

To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.

    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 Borrower Bankruptcy Relief 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Exception to Discharge.--Section 523 of title 11, United States 
Code, is amended in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (8).
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1328(a)(2) of title 11, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``(8),''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act 
and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of 
enactment of this Act.
    (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act 
shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11, United 
States Code, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Bill: H.J.Res.69 | Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat (R-TX)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to eight terms and Senators to three terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 69

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
     limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 1, 2022

Mr. Fallon submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
                   to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
     limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

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

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. No person who has served eight terms as a 
Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of 
Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person 
to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 
one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served 
as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one 
year.
    ``Section 2. No person who has served three terms as a Senator 
shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For 
purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to 
fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in 
determining the number of terms that such person has served as a 
Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.
    ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a 
term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this 
article.''.
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Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3681 | Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren (D-FL)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021
This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation.
Specifically, the USGS must
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.

To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to 
 establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole 
                   formation, 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 ``Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SINKHOLE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.

    (a) In General.--The Director of the United States Geological 
Survey shall establish a program to--
            (1) study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that 
        cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged 
        droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer 
        depletion, and other major changes in water use; and
            (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk 
        of sinkhole formation.
    (b) Review of Maps.--Once during each 5-year period, or more often 
as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is 
necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the 
maps developed under this section.
    (c) Website.--The Director of the United States Geological Survey 
shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps 
developed under this section and other relevant information critical 
for use by community planners and emergency managers.
                                                 Union Calendar No. 494

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 3681

                          [Report No. 117-677]

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A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
Bill: S.3299 | Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.

To prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding 
 pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 
                          vaccination status.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON DISCHARGING OR WITHHOLDING PAY OR BENEFITS 
              FROM NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS BASED ON COVID-19 VACCINATION 
              STATUS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall not, based on 
whether or not a member of the National Guard has received a COVID-19 
vaccine, take any of the following actions:
            (1) Involuntarily discharge or discipline the member under 
        chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of 
        Military Justice).
            (2) Withhold pay or benefits from the member.
            (3) Prohibit the member from participating in training or 
        using equipment funded by amounts appropriated by an Act of 
        Congress.
    (b) Pay and Benefits Included.--The pay and benefits referred to in 
subsection (a)(2) include the following:
            (1) Basic pay and special pay under title 37, United States 
        Code, or title 10, United States Code.
            (2) Medical and dental care under chapter 55 of title 10, 
        United States Code.
            (3) Transitional health benefits under section 1145 of such 
        title.
            (4) Commissary and exchange benefits under section 1146 of 
        such title.
                                                       Calendar No. 174

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                S. 3299

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GRAM Act
Bill: H.R.2830 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Gun Rights And Marijuana Act or the GRAM Act
This bill removes federal firearms-related restrictions on certain individuals who use or are addicted to marijuana.
Currently, federal firearms law prohibits the sale or disposition of a firearm or ammunition to persons who are unlawful users of or addicted to a controlled substance. This bill exempts from the prohibition an adult whose use of or addiction to marijuana is lawful in the state or on the tribal lands where the person resides.

To protect the Second Amendment rights of adults whose use of marijuana 
                  is permitted by State or tribal law.

    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 ``Gun Rights And Marijuana Act'' or 
the ``GRAM Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF ADULTS WHOSE USE OF 
              MARIJUANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE OR TRIBAL LAW.

    Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
    ``(36) The term `unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled 
substance' shall not include a person by reason of unlawful use of or 
addiction to marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled 
Substances Act) if--
            ``(A) the person resides in a State, or on lands under the 
        jurisdiction of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the 
        Indian-Self Determination and Education Assistance Act), the 
        laws of which permit the use of marihuana by an adult; and
            ``(B) the use of marihuana by the person in the State or on 
        those lands, as the case may be, does not violate the laws of 
        the State or Indian tribe, as the case may be.''.
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District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3787 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to prohibit the 
exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on 
           account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

    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 ``District of Columbia Local Juror 
Non-Discrimination Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JURIES ON ACCOUNT OF SEXUAL 
              ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY PROHIBITED.

    Section 11-1903, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by 
inserting ``(including sexual orientation or gender identity)'' after 
``sex''.
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