hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
State Immigration Enforcement Act
Bill: H.R.9174 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
State Immigration Enforcement Act
This bill authorizes state and local governments to enact and enforce laws that penalize conduct prohibited under federal immigration law. Such state and local laws may only impose civil and criminal penalties that do not exceed the penalties imposed by federal law.
The bill also revokes a federal law that preempts (blocks) state and local laws that impose civil or criminal penalties for employing non-U.S. nationals who are not authorized to work in the United States.

To authorize State enforcement of immigration laws, 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 ``State Immigration Enforcement Act''.

SEC. 2. STATE ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAWS.

    States, or political subdivisions of States, may enact, implement 
and enforce criminal penalties that penalize the same conduct that is 
prohibited in the criminal provisions of immigration laws (as defined 
in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1101(a)(17))), as long as the criminal penalties do not exceed the 
relevant Federal criminal penalties (without regard to ancillary issues 
such as the availability of probation or pardon). States, or political 
subdivisions of States, may enact, implement and enforce civil 
penalties that penalize the same conduct that is prohibited in the 
civil provisions of immigration laws (as defined in such section 
101(a)(17)), as long as the civil penalties do not exceed the relevant 
Federal civil penalties.

SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

    Section 274A(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1324a(h)) is amended by striking paragraph (2).
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Protect Farmers from the SEC Act
Bill: S.5135 | Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John (R-AR)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Protect Farmers from the SEC Act
This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions related to agricultural products.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities 
     and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose 
information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, 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 ``Protect Farmers from the SEC Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING AN ISSUER TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION 
              RELATING TO CERTAIN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

    Section 23 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78w) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Prohibition on Requiring an Issuer To Disclose Information 
Relating to Certain Greenhouse Gas Emissions.--
            ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    ``(A) Agricultural product.--The term `agricultural 
                product' has the meaning given the term in section 207 
                of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 
                1626).
                    ``(B) Downstream activities.--The term `downstream 
                activities' includes activities that relate to 
                processing materials into a finished product and 
                delivering that product or providing a service to the 
                end user.
                    ``(C) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' 
                means--
                            ``(i) carbon dioxide;
                            ``(ii) methane;
                            ``(iii) nitrous oxide;
                            ``(iv) nitrogen trifluoride;
                            ``(v) hydrofluorocarbons;
                            ``(vi) perfluorocarbons; or
                            ``(vii) sulfur hexafluoride.
                    ``(D) Upstream activities.--The term `upstream 
                activities' includes activities that relate to the 
                initial stages of producing a good or service.
            ``(2) Prohibition.--The Commission may not require an 
        issuer to disclose greenhouse gas emissions from upstream 
        activities or downstream activities in the value chain of the 
        issuer from the production, manufacturing, or harvesting of an 
        agricultural product.
            ``(3) Nonapplicability of exemptive authority.--Section 36 
        shall not apply to this subsection.''.
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Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act
Bill: H.R.2602 | Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho (D-MP)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act
This bill delays by 18 months the effective date of an increase in the federal minimum wage with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
It also requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the economy of the territory and estimate the proportion of employees in the territory directly affected by an increase in the minimum wage.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and 
  economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
                    Islands, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and 
Economic Stability Act''.

SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE 
              NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS.

    Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10-
year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the 
minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this 
section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase 
shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later 
than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

SEC. 3. GAO REPORT.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee 
of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the 
House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth 
of the Northern Mariana Islands--
            (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy 
        (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); 
        and
            (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 
        2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage 
        rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, 
        section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor 
        Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees 
        who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking 
        effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation.
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A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
Bill: S.3532 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis.
Specifically, the President must designate Ansarallah a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also impose sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person (individual or entity) that is an official, agent, or affiliate of Ansarallah.
The President must also report to Congress a determination as to whether specified foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.

To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and 
    its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international 
                               terrorism.

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

SECTION 1. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANSARALLAH.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the President shall--
            (1) designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist 
        organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and 
        Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189); and
            (2) impose, with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign 
        person the President determines is an official, agent, or 
        affiliate of Ansarallah, the sanctions applicable with respect 
        to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 
        U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting 
        transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or 
        support terrorism).
    (b) Determination Required.--Not later than 30 days after the 
President makes the designation required by paragraph (1) of subsection 
(a) and imposes the sanctions required by paragraph (2) of that 
subsection, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign 
Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
House of Representatives a determination regarding whether the 
following foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of 
Ansarallah:
            (1) Abdul Malik al-Houthi.
            (2) Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi.
            (3) Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim.
    (c) Ansarallah Defined.--In this section, the term ``Ansarallah'' 
means the movement known as Ansarallah, the Houthi movement, or any 
other alias.
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Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.910 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to review and report on the budget requests for Department of Veterans Affairs medical care accounts in the President's submitted budgets for FY2022-FY2024. Medical care accounts are the following accounts of the Veterans Health Administration: Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Community Care.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct 
  reviews of certain budget requests of the President for the medical 
          care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Healthcare Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
              MEDICAL CARE BUDGET SUBMISSIONS.

    Section 4 of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and 
Transparency Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-81; 38 U.S.C. 117 note) is 
amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
              MEDICAL CARE BUDGET SUBMISSION.

    ``(a) Review of Budget Submission; Reports.--For each of fiscal 
years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall--
            ``(1) review the budget requests for the medical care 
        accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the budget 
        request of the President submitted pursuant to section 1105 of 
        title 31, United States Code; and
            ``(2) submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, 
        Appropriations, and the Budget of the Senate and the House of 
        Representatives a report or reports on the results of each such 
        review.
    ``(b) Timing and Scope of Reports.--In determining the timing and 
scope for the submittal of the report or reports required under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall consult with the 
Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives.
    ``(c) Medical Care Accounts.--In this section, the term `medical 
care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs' means the 
following medical care accounts of the Veterans Health Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs account:
            ``(1) Medical Services.
            ``(2) Medical Support and Compliance.
            ``(3) Medical Facilities.
            ``(4) Medical Community Care.''.
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the national security strategy for national technology and industrial base to provide for the research and development of sustainable and secure food sources.
Bill: H.R.8894 | Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa (D-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires that the Department of Defense's national security strategy for the national technology and industrial base includes objectives to provide for the research and development of sustainable and secure food sources (e.g., alternative protein development).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the national security 
strategy for national technology and industrial base to provide for the 
    research and development of sustainable and secure food sources.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL 
              TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.

    Section 4811(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(12) Providing for the research and development of 
        sustainable and secure food sources, including food innovation 
        and alternative protein development, in consultation with the 
        Secretary of Agriculture.''.
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Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act
Bill: H.R.8415 | Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie (D-NV)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to participate, in partnership with the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee, in the implementation of the Las Vegas Wash wetlands restoration and Lake Mead improvement project. The Las Vegas Wash in Nevada connects the Las Vegas Valley with Lake Mead.

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify the 
authorization of appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash program, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Las Vegas Wash Program Extension 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LAS VEGAS WASH PROGRAM.

    Section 529(b)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 
(114 Stat. 2658; 119 Stat. 2255; 125 Stat. 865) is amended by striking 
``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$55,000,000''.
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Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act
Bill: H.R.685 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation received by an individual in a taxable year beginning in 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt a portion of 
   unemployment compensation received during 2020 from income taxes.

    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 ``Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits 
Tax Relief Act''.

SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF TAX ON PORTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 85 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) Special Rule for 2020.--In the case of any taxable year 
beginning in 2020, gross income shall not include so much of the 
unemployment compensation received by an individual as does not exceed 
$10,200.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
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Relief for Families Act of 2022
Bill: S.3842 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Relief for Families Act of 2022
This bill permits state and local coronavirus fiscal recovery funds to be used to address increased costs of essential items.
Specifically, the bill authorizes a temporary suspension of sales taxes for essential items, including clothing that does not exceed $100 per item, food, diapers, feminine hygiene products, prescription and over-the-counter medicine, items to prepare for natural disasters or severe weather, school supplies, and energy efficient appliances.

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to permit State and local 
coronavirus fiscal recovery funds to be used to address increased costs 
                          of essential items.

    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 ``Relief for Families Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO USE STATE AND LOCAL CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY 
              FUNDS TO ADDRESS INCREASED COSTS OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS.

    (a) In General.--Sections 602(c)(1) and 603(c)(1) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802(c)(1), 803(c)(1)) are each amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) to address increased costs of essential 
                items, including clothing or footwear that does not 
                exceed $100 per item of clothing or pair of footwear, 
                food (other than alcoholic beverages), diapers, 
                feminine hygiene products, prescription and over-the-
                counter medicine, items to prepare for natural 
                disasters or severe weather, school supplies, and 
                energy efficient appliances, by providing a temporary 
                suspension of sales taxes or similar temporary sales 
                tax relief for the purchase of such items that--
                            ``(i) is for a period of not less than 3 
                        days, and not more than 3 months;
                            ``(ii) begins after a minimum 2-week notice 
                        period; and
                            ``(iii) occurs during the 12-month period 
                        that begins on the day after the date of 
                        enactment of this subparagraph.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 602(c)(2)(A) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 802(c)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``A State or territory'' 
and inserting ``Except as permitted under paragraph (1)(E), a State or 
territory''.
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7144 | Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn (R-PA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a feedback tool through which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of DOD, including privatized military housing.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use 
by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and 
                compare housing, 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. MILITARY HOUSING FEEDBACK TOOL.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a feedback 
tool, such as a rating system or similar mechanism, under which members 
of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, 
and compare housing under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense 
(including privatized military housing).
    (b) Components.--The tool required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following components:
            (1) The capability for users to--
                    (A) rate housing using multiple quality measures, 
                including safety, the timeliness and quality of 
                maintenance services, and the responsiveness of 
                management;
                    (B) upload visual media, including images; and
                    (C) include written comments.
            (2) A comparison feature that can be used to compare 
        ratings for different housing communities.
            (3) Accessibility by members of the Armed Forces, their 
        family members, and members of Congress.
    (c) Reporting Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives, and make available to the Secretary of each of the 
military departments, an annual report that includes a summary of the 
data collected using the feedback tool required under this section 
during the year covered by the report.
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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4839 | Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. (R-MI)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
This bill excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)

To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands 
                under the National Labor Relations Act.

    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 ``Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER.

    Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or any Indian tribe, 
        or any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an 
        Indian tribe and located on its Indian lands,'' after 
        ``subdivision thereof,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(15) The term `Indian tribe' means any Indian tribe, 
        band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community 
        which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and 
        services provided by the United States to Indians because of 
        their status as Indians.
            ``(16) The term `Indian' means any individual who is a 
        member of an Indian tribe.
            ``(17) The term `Indian lands' means--
                    ``(A) all lands within the limits of any Indian 
                reservation;
                    ``(B) any lands title to which is either held in 
                trust by the United States for the benefit of any 
                Indian tribe or Indian or held by any Indian tribe or 
                Indian subject to restriction by the United States 
                against alienation; and
                    ``(C) any lands in the State of Oklahoma that are 
                within the boundaries of a former reservation (as 
                defined by the Secretary of the Interior) of a 
                federally recognized Indian tribe.''.
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Pets Belong With Families Act
Bill: H.R.5828 | Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Pets Belong With Families Act
This bill prohibits public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on pets owned by residents of public housing units. The bill continues to allow public housing agencies to prohibit ownership of dangerous animals in public housing, but prohibits classification as dangerous by breed and requires that any such classification be based on specific behaviors or actions of the animal.

To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on 
household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, 
                        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 ``Pets Belong With Families Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON BREED RESTRICTIONS.

    Section 31 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 
1437z-3) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the 
following:
    ``(b) Reasonable Requirements.--
            ``(1) In general.--The reasonable requirements referred to 
        in subsection (a) may include--
                    ``(A) limitations on the number of animals in a 
                unit, based on unit size;
                    ``(B) prohibitions on types of animals that are 
                classified as dangerous, provided that classification 
                is based on specific behaviors or actions by the animal 
                and is not based on the breed of the animal; and
                    ``(C) restrictions or prohibitions based on size 
                and type of building or project, or other relevant 
                conditions.
            ``(2) Limitation.--The reasonable requirements referred to 
        in subsection (a) may not include prohibitions on breeds of 
        animals.''.
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Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2410 | Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike (R-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2021
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 or prescription drug plans.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the 
inclusion of information on prior authorization requirements and other 
 utilization management techniques 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 2021''.

SEC. 2. REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON PRIOR AUTHORIZATION 
              REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES 
              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;
            (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(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.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to notices distributed on or after January 1, 2022.
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COTA Act
Bill: H.R.8195 | Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn (R-PA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act or the COTA Act
This bill authorizes state workforce development agencies to provide guidance and raise public awareness about career options in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public 
     awareness for skilled trade programs, 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 ``Creating Opportunities to Thrive and 
Advance Act'' or the ``COTA Act''.

SEC. 2. CAREER GUIDANCE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR SKILLED TRADE 
              PROGRAMS.

    Section 223(a)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 
(29 U.S.C. 3303(a)(2)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (O); 
        and
            (2) by inserting the following:
                    ``(M) Providing guidance on career options in high-
                skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or 
                occupations in current or emerging professions 
                (including skilled trades).
                    ``(N) Raising public awareness and conducting 
                public service announcements about career and technical 
                education programs and community-based organizations, 
                including through social media campaigns and other 
                endeavors, focused on programs that prepare students 
                for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry 
                sectors or occupations in current or emerging 
                professions (including skilled trades).''.
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BE GONE Act
Bill: H.R.5759 | Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants Act or the BE GONE Act
This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual abuse, sexual assault, and aggravated sexual violence. (Under current law, a conviction for an aggravated felony is grounds for deportation and may bar an individual from other immigration-related benefits.)

To include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence in the 
definition of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality 
   Act in order to expedite the removal of aliens convicted of such 
                                crimes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Better Enforcement of Grievous 
Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants Act'' or the ``BE GONE Act''.

SEC. 2. EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF AGGRAVATED FELONIES UNDER THE 
              IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

    Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1101(a)(43)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (T), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (U), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(V) sexual abuse, sexual assault, and aggravated sexual 
        violence.''.
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Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5134 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021
This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the NATO missions in Afghanistan.
Specifically, this bill makes available an additional 10,000 visas for principal aliens under this special visa program, to be available until all such visas have been issued. (The numerical limitations in this program apply only to the principal alien who applies for the visa, not to any accompanying spouse or child.)

To make 10,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa 
                    program, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Showing American Values by 
Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STATUS OF AFGHANS EMPLOYED SUBJECT TO A GRANT OR COOPERATIVE 
              AGREEMENT.

    Section 602(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 
2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended by inserting after ``United States 
Government'' the following ``, including employment or other work in 
Afghanistan through a cooperative agreement or grant funded by the 
United States Government if the Secretary of State determines, based on 
a recommendation from the Federal agency or organization authorizing 
such funding, that such alien contributed to the United States mission 
in Afghanistan''.

SEC. 3. AFGHAN ALLIES PROTECTION ACT.

    Section 602(b)(3) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 
U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(G) Subsequent fiscal years.--Beginning on the 
                date of the enactment of this subparagraph, in addition 
                to any unused balance under this paragraph, 10,000 
                principal aliens may be granted special immigrant 
                status under this subsection. For purposes of status 
                provided under this subparagraph the authority to issue 
                visas or adjust status shall commence on the date of 
                the enactment of this subparagraph and shall terminate 
                on the date such visa numbers are exhausted.''.
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Advocacy Empowerment Act of 2022
Bill: S.3729 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Advocacy Empowerment Act of 2022
This bill revises the duties of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) issuing, modifying, or amending rules governing federal agency compliance with regulatory flexibility analysis requirements; and (2) authorizing an agency to issue such supplemental rules governing such compliance as the Chief Counsel may approve.

To amend section 203 of Public Law 94-305 to ensure proper authority 
 for the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business 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 ``Advocacy Empowerment Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE CHIEF COUNSEL FOR ADVOCACY.

    (a) Chief Counsel Authority.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 
(15 U.S.C. 634c(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting a semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(7) issue, modify, or amend rules governing compliance by 
        agencies with chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, after 
        opportunity for notice and comment under section 553 of title 
        5, United States Code; and
            ``(8) authorize an agency to issue such supplemental rules 
        governing compliance with chapter 6 of title 5, United States 
        Code, as the Chief Counsel may approve, and ensure that the 
        supplemental rules comply with such chapter 6 and with the 
        notice and comment process under section 553 of title 5, United 
        States Code.''.
    (b) Implementation.--On and after the date that is 270 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of 
the Small Business Administration may exercise the authority under 
paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 
U.S.C. 634c(a)), as added by subsection (a).
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PAID OFF Act of 2022
Bill: S.4901 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022 or the PAID OFF Act of 2022
This bill requires certain persons to register as agents of a foreign principal if the foreign principal in question is a foreign adversary.
For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is a foreign government or person (individual or entity) that has engaged in a long-term pattern of conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.
Currently, the Foreign Agents Registration Act exempts certain agents from the act's registration requirements, including agents (1) engaged only in private and nonpolitical activities to advance a foreign principal's bona fide trade or commerce interests, or (2) engaged in certain lobbying activities and where the agent has registered as a lobbyist. Under this bill, these exemptions shall not apply if the foreign principal is a foreign adversary.

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to 
  modify requirements under that Act relating to exemptions, 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 ``Preventing Adversary Influence, 
Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022'' or the 
``PAID OFF Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF EXEMPTIONS UNDER FARA.

    Section 3 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as 
amended (22 U.S.C. 613), is amended, in the matter preceding subsection 
(a), by inserting ``, except that the exemptions under subsections 
(d)(1) and (h) shall not apply to any agent of a foreign principal that 
is listed as a foreign adversary (as defined in section 8(c) of the 
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 
1607(c))) in accordance with that Act'' before the colon.
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain athletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.
Bill: S.3411 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill modifies the tax deduction for the expenses of an eligible educator (an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year) to include as an eligible educator an interscholastic sports administrator or coach. It also eliminates the exclusion of nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education as a deductible expense.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for 
certain athletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible 
   educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports 
                      administrators and coaches.

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

SECTION 1. UPDATES TO ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR EDUCATORS.

    (a) In General.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D)--
                    (A) in the heading, by adding ``and other 
                instructional school personnel'' at the end, and
                    (B) in clause (ii)--
                            (i) by striking ``(other than nonathletic 
                        supplies for courses of instruction in health 
                        or physical education)'', and
                            (ii) by striking ``in the classroom'' and 
                        inserting ``as part of instructional 
                        activity'', and
            (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by inserting ``interscholastic 
        sports administrator or coach,'' after ``counselor,''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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FAIR Act
Bill: S.3518 | Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or the FAIR Act
This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2022. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.1% and increases locality pay by 1%.

To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for 
   prevailing rate employees by 5.1 percent, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Adjustment of Income Rates 
Act'' or the ``FAIR Act''.

SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT TO RATES OF PAY.

    (a) Statutory Pay Systems.--For calendar year 2022, the percentage 
adjustment under section 5303 of title 5, United States Code, in the 
rates of basic pay under the statutory pay systems (as defined in 
section 5302 of title 5, United States Code) shall be 4.1 percent.
    (b) Prevailing Rate Employees.--Notwithstanding the wage survey 
requirements under section 5343(b) of title 5, United States Code, for 
fiscal year 2022, the rates of basic pay (as in effect on the last day 
of fiscal year 2021 under section 5343(a) of such title) for prevailing 
rate employees in each wage area and the rates of basic pay under 
sections 5348 and 5349 of such title shall be increased by 4.1 percent.

SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT TO LOCALITY PAY.

    For calendar year 2022, the percentage adjustment under section 
5304 of title 5, United States Code, shall be an increase of 1.0 
percent.
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PROTECTS Act
Bill: H.R.7956 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Providing Reports On The Efforts Combating Threats in Schools Act or the PROTECTS Act
This bill requires the President to report to Congress within 30 days on the efforts of executive agencies to make school security improvements to protect children in public elementary and secondary schools.

To require the President to submit a report to Congress on the actions 
 Executive agencies are taking to make school security improvements at 
    public elementary and secondary schools, 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 ``Providing Reports On The Efforts 
Combating Threats in Schools Act'' or the ``PROTECTS Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON ACTIONS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND 
              SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

    (a) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the President shall submit to the relevant congressional 
committees a report on the actions Executive agencies are taking to 
make school security improvements to protect children in public 
elementary and secondary schools, including--
            (1) improvements to the infrastructure of school property 
        perimeter, parking lot perimeter, building perimeter, entrance 
        and exit points of the school building, video monitoring 
        equipment, and the interior and perimeter of the classroom, and 
        any other physical improvements related to camera systems and 
        related hardware, alarm and notification technology, and 
        visitor management technologies; and
            (2) increasing the number of school resource officers and 
        other law enforcement agencies at such schools.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Executive agency.--The term ``Executive agency'' has 
        the meaning given the term in section 105 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
            (2) Relevant congressional committees.--The term ``relevant 
        congressional committees'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
                Pensions, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the 
                Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
                of the Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Education and Labor, the 
                Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on 
                Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
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PROTECTS Act
Bill: S.2214 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act or the PROTECTS Act
This bill allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information concerning affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability 
of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner 
  Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.

    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 ``Promote Responsible Oversight and 
Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act'' or 
the ``PROTECTS Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMITTING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROVIDERS TO ACCESS THE 
              NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK TO CONDUCT EMPLOYEE 
              BACKGROUND CHECKS.

    Section 1921(b)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-
2(b)(6)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and other health care entities (as 
        defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement 
        Act of 1986)'' and inserting ``, other health care entities (as 
        defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement 
        Act of 1986), providers of services (as defined in section 
        1861(u)), suppliers (as defined in section 1861(d)), and 
        providers of items or services under a State plan under this 
        title (or a waiver of such a plan)''; and
            (2) by striking ``such hospitals or other health care 
        entities'' and inserting ``such hospitals, health care 
        entities, providers, or suppliers''.
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