hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
LUNCHES Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6743 | Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. (D-MA)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Level Up Nutrition for CHildren in Every School Act of 2022 or the LUNCHES Act of 2022
This bill increases the reimbursement rate for school lunches by 49 cents.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase 
                the reimbursement rate of school meals.

    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 ``Level Up Nutrition for CHildren in 
Every School Act of 2022'' or the ``LUNCHES Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE OF SCHOOL MEALS.

    Section 4(b)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``10.5 cents'' and 
inserting ``59.5 cents''.
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North Pacific Ocean Protection Act
Bill: H.R.3048 | Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
North Pacific Ocean Protection Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in specified areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas 
        leasing in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf.

    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 ``North Pacific Ocean Protection 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF OIL AND GAS LEASING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE 
              OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.

    Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the 
Outer Continental Shelf.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior may not issue a 
lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural 
gas in the Washington/Oregon planning area, the Northern California 
planning area, or the Central California planning area (as such 
planning areas are described in the document entitled `2019-2024 
National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program', dated January 
2018, or a subsequent oil and gas leasing program developed under 
section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 
1344)).''.
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A bill to prohibit any requirement that a member of the National Guard receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
Bill: S.4499 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to require a member of the National Guard to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, the Department of Defense is prohibited from taking any adverse action (e.g., punishment) against a member of the National Guard because the member refuses to receive such a vaccination.

To prohibit any requirement that a member of the National Guard 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. PROHIBITIONS ON REQUIREMENT THAT A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL 
              GUARD RECEIVE A VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19.

    (a) Prohibition on Funding.--No Federal funds may be used to 
require a member of the National Guard to receive a vaccination against 
COVID-19.
    (b) Prohibition on Adverse Action.--The Secretary of Defense may 
not take any adverse action against a member of the National Guard 
because such member refuses to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
    (c) Adverse Action Defined.--In this section, the term ``adverse 
action'' includes the following:
            (1) Retaliation.
            (2) Punishment.
            (3) Disparate treatment.
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Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act
Bill: H.R.7823 | Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. (D-MI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act
This bill makes permanent the tax credit for the health insurance costs of eligible taxpayers and their family members. It also increases the credit percentage to 80% of such costs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the health coverage 
                         tax credit permanent.

    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 ``Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health 
Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended to read as follows:
            ``(1) In general.--The term `eligible coverage month' means 
        any month if, as of the first day of such month, the taxpayer--
                    ``(A) is an eligible individual,
                    ``(B) is covered by qualified health insurance, the 
                premium for which is paid by the taxpayer,
                    ``(C) does not have other specified coverage, and
                    ``(D) is not imprisoned under Federal, State, or 
                local authority.''.
    (b) Increase in Credit Percentage.--Section 35(a) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``72.5 percent'' and 
inserting ``80 percent''.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 35(e)(2)(B)(i) is amended by striking ``clauses 
        (iii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A)'' and inserting 
        ``subparagraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (b)(1)''.
            (2) Subsections (b) and (e)(1) of section 7527 of the 
        Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking 
        ``72.5 percent'' and inserting ``80 percent''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to coverage months beginning after December 31, 2021.
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To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education.
Bill: H.R.1509 | Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
This bill invalidates certain provisions of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations as added by the final rulemaking of the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia issued on December 7, 2016, that require a staff member of a child development facility to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education. The requirements of this rulemaking apply to personnel including

To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent 
   of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care 
workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit 
             hours from an institution of higher education.

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

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF DC REGULATIONS REGARDING HIGHER EDUCATION 
              QUALIFICATIONS OF CHILD CARE WORKERS.

     Any provision of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of Title 5 of the 
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, as added by the final 
rulemaking of the State Superintendent of Education of the District of 
Columbia issued on December 7, 2016, that requires a staff member of a 
child development facility to have a degree, a certificate, or a 
minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education, 
including sections 164.1, 165.1, 166.1(a), 170.2(a), 173.3, 174.2(a), 
and 174.2(b), shall have no force or effect.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster, California, as the "General Tran Hung Dao Post Office".
Bill: H.R.5468 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 9317 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster, California, as the ``General Tran 
                        Hung Dao Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. GENERAL TRAN HUNG DAO POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``General Tran Hung Dao Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``General 
Tran Hung Dao Post Office''.
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No Junk Plans Act
Bill: S.942 | Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Junk Plans Act  This bill nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.
Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.

To provide that the rule entitled ``Short-Term, Limited Duration 
               Insurance'' shall have no force or effect.

    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 Junk Plans Act''.

SEC. 2. SHORT-TERM LIMITED DURATION INSURANCE RULE PROHIBITION.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the 
Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor may not take any action to 
implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the rule entitled 
``Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance'' (83 Fed. Reg. 38212 (August 
3, 2018)), and the Secretaries may not promulgate any substantially 
similar rule.
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Asylum Accountability Act
Bill: S.4636 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Asylum Accountability Act
This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.)
Under this bill, such an individual shall be permanently barred from receiving discretionary relief under specified immigration provisions, such as (1) cancellation of removal and adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, (2) being allowed to voluntarily depart from the United States, or (3) being allowed to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens 
     who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal 
 proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent 
                    residents of the United States.

    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 ``Asylum Accountability Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AFTER FAILURE 
              TO APPEAR AT REMOVAL PROCEEDING.

    Section 240(b)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1229a(b)(7)) is amended by striking ``for a period of 10 years after 
the date of the entry of the final order of removal''.
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Voter Registration Promotion Act
Bill: H.R.827 | Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald (D-NJ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Voter Registration Promotion Act
This bill directs the Office of the Postmaster General to modify any hard copy change of address form used by the U.S. Postal Service so that the form contains a reminder that any individual using such form should update his or her voter registration.

To direct the Postmaster General to modify any hard copy change of 
  address form used by the United States Postal Service to include a 
     reminder to update voter registration, 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 ``Voter Registration Promotion Act''.

SEC. 2. USE OF POSTAL SERVICE HARD COPY CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM TO 
              REMIND INDIVIDUALS TO UPDATE VOTER REGISTRATION.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Postmaster General shall modify any hard 
copy change of address form used by the United States Postal Service so 
that such form contains a reminder that any individual using such form 
should update the individual's voter registration as a result of any 
change in address.
    (b) Application.--The requirement in subsection (a) shall not apply 
to any electronic version of a change of address form used by the 
United States Postal Service.
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To reimburse the State of Texas for Operation Lone Star, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9171 | Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to reimburse the state of Texas for the costs incurred in FY2021 and FY2022 for Operation Lone Star.
(Operation Lone Star is a border security operation initiated and carried out by the state of Texas.)

To reimburse the State of Texas for Operation Lone Star, 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. REIMBURSEMENT TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR OPERATION LONE STAR.

    (a) In General.--Of amounts appropriated or otherwise made 
available to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal years 2022 
and 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse the State 
of Texas for the expenses incurred by Texas with carrying out Operation 
Lone Star that were incurred in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, in 
accordance with subsection (b).
    (b) Procedure.--To be reimbursed under subsection (a), the Governor 
of Texas shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security a detailed 
list of expenses referred to in such subsection. Such list shall be 
submitted at such time, in such manner, and containing such other 
information as the Secretary may prescribe.
    (c) Report.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination 
with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the 
Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shall submit to 
Congress a report detailing the reasons why the Department of Homeland 
Security has not been able to secure the southern border.
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To establish certain requirements with respect to the appointment of the Attending Physician, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5091 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill requires the Attending Physician to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the majority leader of the Senate.

To establish certain requirements with respect to the appointment of 
            the Attending Physician, 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. APPOINTMENT OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN.

    (a) In General.--The Attending Physician shall be appointed by the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the majority leader of the 
Senate.
    (b) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an 
individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of Attending 
Physician after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9682 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay (R-LA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022
This bill bars non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are former members or representatives of terrorist organizations from admission into the United States. (Current law bars current members and representatives.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make inadmissible past 
 representatives or members of terrorist organizations, 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 Terrorist Entry Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. INADMISSIBILITY OF PAST REPRESENTATIVES OR MEMBERS OF TERRORIST 
              ORGANIZATIONS.

    Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act is amended--
            (1) in subclause (IV) (in the matter preceding item (aa)), 
        by inserting ``or has been'' before ``a representative'';
            (2) in subclause (V), by inserting the term ``or has been'' 
        before ``a member''; and
            (3) in subclause (VI), by inserting the term ``or has 
        been'' before ``a member''.
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United States NATO Force Deployment Policy Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8348 | Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
United States NATO Force Deployment Policy Act of 2022
This bill states that it is U.S. policy that the NATO-Russia Founding Act, signed in 1997, does not constrain the deployment of U.S. or NATO forces in any way.

To provide it is the policy of the United States that the NATO-Russia 
  Founding Act, signed May 27, 1997, in Paris, does not constrain the 
         deployment of United States or NATO forces in any way.

    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 ``United States NATO Force Deployment 
Policy Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

    It is the policy of the United States that the NATO-Russia Founding 
Act, signed May 27, 1997, in Paris, does not constrain the deployment 
of United States or NATO forces in any way.
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State and Local Corrections Officer Retirement Fairness Act of 2022
Bill: S.4024 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
State and Local Corrections Officer Retirement Fairness Act of 2022
This bill extends the exemption from the penalty for early withdrawals from tax-exempt retirement plans currently allowed to federal public safety officers to certain state and local government corrections officers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption from 
the retirement plan early withdrawal penalty for public safety officers 
          to State and local government corrections employees.

    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 and Local Corrections Officer 
Retirement Fairness Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN STATE AND 
              LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES.

    (a) In General.--Clause (i) of section 72(t)(10)(B) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or emergency medical 
services'' and inserting ``emergency medical services, or services as a 
corrections officer or as a forensic security employee providing for 
the care, custody, and control of forensic patients''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Finish the ADHS Act
Bill: S.2284 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Finish the ADHS Act
This bill sets aside funding from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system (a network of highways linking the region to national interstates) and prescribes a method to allocate the funding.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 
                    system, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Finish the ADHS Act''.

SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

    (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the 
Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the 
Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, 
United States Code--
            (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
            (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
            (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
            (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
            (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
    (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made 
available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 
2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway 
system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using 
the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the 
Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development 
Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a 
subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that--
            (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than 
        $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and
            (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that 
        exceeds--
                    (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the 
                Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors 
                in the State, as identified in the latest available 
                cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by 
                the Appalachian Regional Commission; or
                    (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available 
                under subsection (a) for the fiscal year.
    (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall 
be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under 
chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that--
            (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried 
        out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with 
        section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and
            (2) the amounts--
                    (A) shall be available to construct highways and 
                access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United 
                States Code; and
                    (B) shall remain available until expended.
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Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act
Bill: S.5004 | Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike (R-SD)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act
This bill exempts certain financial companies not primarily regulated by either a federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency from requirements to conduct stress tests. These stress tests evaluate the ability of companies to absorb losses as a result of adverse economic conditions.
However, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may require exempted financial companies under their regulatory authority to conduct stress tests.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide relief to 
     nonbanks from certain stress test requirements under that 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 ``Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to 
Help Investors Act''.

SEC. 2. STRESS TEST RELIEF FOR NONBANKS.

    Section 165(i)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 
5365(i)(2)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), in the second sentence, by 
        striking ``are regulated by a primary Federal financial 
        regulatory agency'' and inserting the following: ``the primary 
        financial regulatory agency with respect to which is a Federal 
        banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency'';
            (2) in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause 
        (i), by striking ``Each Federal primary financial regulatory 
        agency'' and inserting ``Each Federal banking agency and the 
        Federal Housing Finance Agency''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) SEC and cftc.--The Securities and Exchange 
                Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
                may each issue regulations requiring financial 
                companies with respect to which the applicable agency 
                is the primary financial regulatory agency to conduct 
                periodic analyses of the financial condition, including 
                available liquidity, of those companies under adverse 
                economic conditions.''.
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To prevent Federal agencies and contractors from using LOGINK, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.8431 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill prohibits a federal agency from using LOGINK. LOGINK means the public, open, shared logistics information network known as the National Public Information Platform for Transportation & Logistics by the Ministry of Transport of China.
Further, the bill prohibits (1) a federal agency from entering into any contract with an entity that uses LOGINK, and (2) the use of LOGINK in any contract entered into by the agency.

To prevent Federal agencies and contractors from using LOGINK, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF LOGINK.

    (a) Agency Prohibition.--A Federal agency may not use LOGINK.
    (b) Contracting Prohibition.--
            (1) In general.--The head of a Federal agency may not enter 
        into any contract with an entity that uses LOGINK and shall 
        prohibit the use of LOGINK in any contract entered into by the 
        agency.
            (2) Applicability.--This subsection applies with respect to 
        any contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment 
        of this section.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the 
        meaning given the term ``executive agency'' in section 133 of 
        title 41, United States Code.
            (2) LOGINK.--The term ``LOGINK'' means the public, open, 
        shared logistics information network known as the National 
        Public Information Platform for Transportation & Logistics by 
        the Ministry of Transport of China.
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Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Bill: H.R.430 | Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records.
Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran 
    benefits administered by the Secretary by reason of the veteran 
  participating in a State-approved marijuana 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 ``Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe 
Healing Act''.

SEC. 2. VETERAN PARTICIPATION IN STATE-APPROVED MARIJUANA PROGRAMS.

    (a) Provision of Benefits.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not deny a veteran any 
benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary by reason of the 
veteran participating in a State-approved marijuana program.
    (b) Consultation.--With respect to a veteran who is enrolled in the 
system of patient enrollment under section 1705 of title 38, United 
States Code, and participates in a State-approved marijuana program, 
the Secretary shall ensure that physicians and other health care 
providers of the Veterans Health Administration--
            (1) discuss marijuana use with the veteran and adjust 
        medical treatment plans accordingly; and
            (2) record such use in the medical records of the veteran.
    (c) Provision of Information.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the Secretary shall authorize physicians and other health care 
providers of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans 
who are residents of States with State-approved marijuana programs 
regarding the participation of veterans in such programs.
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``marijuana'' has the meaning given the term 
        ``marihuana'' in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act 
        (21 U.S.C. 802).
            (2) The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in 
        section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
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Apply the Science Act
Bill: S.3809 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Apply the Science Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study matters related to COVID-19 immunity, including variation in immunity resulting from prior infection, vaccination, or both.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a 
 study relating to COVID-19 immunity resulting from a prior infection, 
            vaccination, or both, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    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 ``Apply the Science Act''.

SEC. 2. GAO STUDY ON NATURAL IMMUNITY IN RELATION TO THE COVID-19 
              PANDEMIC.

    (a) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a 
study to determine the following:
            (1) What is the current scientific understanding of the 
        duration and effectiveness of COVID-19 immunity resulting from 
        a prior infection, vaccination, or both, including any 
        differences across population groups.
            (2) To what extent does the Centers for Disease Control and 
        Prevention make available, to key stakeholders, the body of 
        work it has assessed to inform its policy decisions related to 
        COVID-19 infection-acquired and vaccine-induced immunity.
            (3) To what extent do select foreign countries take into 
        account the scientific evidence pertaining to COVID-19 
        infection-acquired immunity when creating public health 
        regulations or guidance.
            (4) To what extent can diagnostic tests that measure the 
        immune response be better utilized in a comprehensive COVID-19 
        response, including in high-risk population groups, and 
        barriers to current use of these diagnostic tests.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit 
to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the 
determinations made pursuant to subsection (a).
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Prioritizing Troops Over Tax Collectors Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9131 | Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike (R-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Prioritizing Troops Over Tax Collectors Act of 2022
This bill establishes the rate of basic pay for a member of the uniformed services at the minimum amount of $31,200. It transfers unobligated amounts made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for enforcement activities to pay for the increase in basic pay.
The bill also prohibits the IRS from hiring additional employees until the increase in the rate of basic pay is implemented.

To transfer funds from the Internal Revenue Service to the Department 
 of Defense to increase the pay of certain members of the Armed Forces 
            serving on active duty, 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 ``Prioritizing Troops Over Tax 
Collectors Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. MINIMUM RATE OF BASIC PAY FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the rate of 
basic pay for a member of the Armed Forces under section 203 of title 
37, United States Code, shall equal or exceed $31,200.

SEC. 3. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN UNOBLIGATED FUNDS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE 
              SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CARRY OUT 
              INCREASE OF MINIMUM RATE OF BASIC PAY.

    The unobligated balance of amounts made available to the Internal 
Revenue Service under section 10301 of Public Law 117-169 (commonly 
known as the ``Inflation Reduction Act'') are hereby transferred to the 
Department of Defense to carry out section 1.

SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HIRING UNTIL MINIMUM 
              RATE OF BASIC PAY FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES IS 
              INCREASED.

    During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies 
to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that such Secretary has 
implemented section 1, the Internal Revenue Service may not hire any 
employee if such hiring would result in the number of full-time 
employees employed by the Internal Revenue Service exceeding the number 
of such employees so employed immediately before such period.
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Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: S.990 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area in New Mexico for another 15-year period.

To reauthorize the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area.

    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 Rio Grande National 
Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NORTHERN RIO GRANDE NATIONAL HERITAGE 
              AREA.

    Section 208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act 
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1790) is amended 
by striking ``15 years'' and inserting ``30 years''.
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To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
Bill: H.R.5544 | Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina (D-NV)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade 
          relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.

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

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) Kazakhstan allows its citizens the right and 
        opportunity to emigrate, free of any heavy tax on emigration or 
        on the visas or other documents required for emigration and 
        free of any tax, levy, fine, fee, or other charge on any 
        citizens, as a consequence of the desire of those citizens to 
        emigrate to the country of their choice.
            (2) Kazakhstan has been found to be in full compliance with 
        the freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the 
        Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.) since 1994.
            (3) Kazakhstan has received normal trade relations 
        treatment since concluding a bilateral trade agreement with the 
        United States that entered into force in 1992.
            (4) On November 30, 2015, Kazakhstan officially acceded to 
        the World Trade Organization.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE IV OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 
              TO THE PRODUCTS OF KAZAKHSTAN.

    (a) Presidential Determinations and Extension of Nondiscriminatory 
Treatment.--Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act 
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), the President may--
            (1) determine that such title should no longer apply to 
        Kazakhstan; and
            (2) after making a determination under paragraph (1) with 
        respect to Kazakhstan, proclaim the extension of 
        nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) 
        to the products of Kazakhstan.
    (b) Termination of Applicability of Title IV.--On and after the 
date on which the President extends nondiscriminatory treatment to the 
products of Kazakhstan pursuant to subsection (a), title IV of the 
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.) shall cease to apply to 
Kazakhstan.
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Union Accountability Act
Bill: H.R.814 | Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin (R-OK)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Union Accountability Act This bill nullifies the executive order titled Protecting the Federal Workforce, which was issued on January 22, 2021.
The order revoked previous executive orders concerning federal-employee collective bargaining and classifications. Specifically, it revoked orders that
The order also instructs agencies to engage in collective bargaining negotiations over certain non-mandatory subjects, and requires the Office of Personnel Management to provide the President with recommendations to promote a minimum wage of $15 an hour for federal employees.


To nullify the effect of Executive Order 14003 relating to the Federal 
                   workforce, 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 ``Union Accountability Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OUT EXECUTIVE ORDER 14003.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
            (1) On January 22, 2021, President Biden overturned four of 
        former President Trump's Executive orders to limit collective 
        bargaining and taxpayer-funded union time.
            (2) In 2019, bargaining unit employees spent 2,606,390 
        hours performing union-related duties and cost the taxpayer 
        $163,327,235.21.
            (3) Federal agencies spent roughly $16 million on salaries 
        for union negotiators.
            (4) In 2019, the operation of labor organizations costs the 
        American taxpayer an additional $28,340,193.73.
    (b) Prohibition.--
            (1) In general.--The provisions of Executive Order 14003 
        (86 Fed. Reg. 7231; relating to the Federal workforce) shall 
        have no force or effect.
            (2) Effective date.--This subsection shall take effect as 
        if enacted on January 22, 2021.
    (c) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to 
implement, administer, or otherwise carry out Executive Order 14003.
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Uranium Seawater Extraction Research and Development Act
Bill: H.R.4353 | Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Uranium Seawater Extraction Research and Development Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support research and development of technology for the extraction of uranium from seawater. In addition, DOE must conduct demonstrations of such technology in order to further performance enhancement and reduce costs.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to support research and development 
on extraction of uranium from seawater to reduce the dependence of the 
    United States on imported uranium, illustrating that innovative 
 technology for domestic extraction could be a more cost efficient and 
   environmentally friendly alternative than traditional extraction 
                    methods, 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 ``Uranium Seawater Extraction Research 
and Development Act''.

SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall--
            (1) support research and development on the scale-up, 
        evaluation, and potential commercialization of the technology 
        for extraction of uranium from seawater; and
            (2) conduct demonstrations of such technology, in 
        collaboration with private sector industry, in order to--
                    (A) further performance enhancement; and
                    (B) reduce costs.
    (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with 
the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a 
report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Armed Services 
of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Environment 
and Public Works, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and 
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on the technical and 
economic feasibility of uranium extraction from seawater and potential 
barriers for the expansion of the use of this technology for domestic 
uranium purposes, including options for Federal-private partnerships 
for reducing costs and improving the efficiency of uranium seawater 
extraction.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated $2,000,000 dollars for each of fiscal years 2021 through 
2025 to carry out subsection (a).
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Defense Domestic Producers Act of 2021
Bill: S.2906 | Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike (R-SD)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Defense Domestic Producers Act of 2021
This bill adds certain items (e.g., armor on tactical ground vehicles) to the list of high priority goods and services that require review and analysis by the Department of Defense (DOD) in order to develop appropriate actions related to procurement and sourcing. DOD must also consider producers in the United States when reviewing the specified items to determine and develop appropriate actions related to restricting procurement.

To add certain items to the list of high priority goods and services 
  for analyses, recommendations, and actions related to sourcing and 
                          industrial capacity.

    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 ``Defense Domestic Producers Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ADDITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS TO LIST OF HIGH PRIORITY GOODS AND 
              SERVICES FOR ANALYSES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ACTIONS 
              RELATED TO SOURCING AND INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY.

    Section 849 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1)(A)--
                    (A) by redesignating clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) 
                as clauses (iii), (iv), and (v), respectively; and
                    (B) by inserting after clause (i) the following new 
                clause:
                            ``(ii) producers in the United States;''; 
                        and
            (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following 
        new paragraphs:
            ``(14) Beef products born, raised, and slaughtered in the 
        United States.
            ``(15) Molybdenum and molybdenum alloys.
            ``(16) Optical transmission equipment, including optical 
        fiber and cable equipment.
            ``(17) Armor on tactical ground vehicles.''.
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No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
Bill: S.2047 | Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. (R-ME)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.

To ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl 
                        substances in cosmetics.

    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 PFAS in Cosmetics Act''.

SEC. 2. BAN ON PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

    (a) Directed Rulemaking.--Not later than 270 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall issue a 
proposed rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or 
polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics. Not later than 90 days after 
issuing the proposed rule, the Secretary shall finalize such rule.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``perfluoroalkyl or 
polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl 
substance that is man-made and has at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon 
atom.
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