hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Bill: H.R.5755 | Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. (R-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of 
 patient advocates at medical facilities 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 Patient Advocacy Act''.

SEC. 2. PATIENT ADVOCATES AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) In General.--Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections 
        (f) and (g), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
        subsection (e):
    ``(e) Number of Patient Advocates.--Beginning on the date that is 
one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the 
Director shall ensure that--
            ``(1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for 
        every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient 
        enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of this 
        title; and
            ``(2) highly rural veterans may access the services of 
        patient advocates, including, to the extent practicable, with 
        respect to assigning patient advocates to rural community-based 
        outpatient clinics.''.
    (b) GAO Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of 
Representatives and the Senate a report evaluating the implementation 
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of section 7309A of title 38, 
United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
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BENEFIT Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4472 | Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2021 or the BENEFIT Act of 2021
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider relevant patient-focused drug development data, such as data from patient preference studies and patient-reported outcome data, in the risk-benefit assessment framework used in the process for approving new drugs.
After a new drug application has been approved, the FDA's public statement about how it used patient experience data shall include a description of how such data was considered in the risk-benefit assessment framework.

To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-
               risk framework for approval of new drugs.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Better Empowerment Now to Enhance 
Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2021'' or the ``BENEFIT Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. STRENGTHENING THE USE OF PATIENT-EXPERIENCE DATA WITHIN 
              BENEFIT-RISK FRAMEWORK.

    Section 569C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
360bbb-8c) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and 
                inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) as part of the risk-benefit assessment 
                framework in the new drug approval process described in 
                section 505(d), considering relevant patient-focused 
                drug development data, such as data from patient 
                preference studies (benefit-risk), patient reported 
                outcome data, or patient experience data, developed by 
                the sponsor of an application or another party.''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``, including a 
        description of how such data and information were considered in 
        the risk-benefit assessment described in section 505(d)'' 
        before the period.
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Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act
Bill: H.R.184 | Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (R-VA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, the compensation of a federal employee who served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone. The bill terminates the exclusion two years after the end of combatant activities in such zone.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income 
 certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees 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 ``Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax 
Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR CERTAIN COMBAT ZONE 
              COMPENSATION OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) In General.--Section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
(relating to certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed 
Forces) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Civilian Employees.--
            ``(1) In general.--Gross income does not include so much of 
        the compensation as does not exceed the maximum amount 
        specified in subsection (b) for active service as an employee 
        of the United States for any month during any part of which 
        such employee--
                    ``(A) served in a combat zone, or
                    ``(B) was hospitalized as a result of wounds, 
                disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat 
                zone,
        but this paragraph shall not apply for any month beginning more 
        than 2 years after the date of the termination of combatant 
        activities in such zone.
            ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection--
                    ``(A) Employee.--The term `employee' has the 
                meaning given such term by section 2105 of title 5, 
                United States Code.
                    ``(B) Active service.--The term `active service' 
                means active Federal service by an employee.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) The heading for section 112 of such Code is amended to 
        read as follows:

``SEC. 112. CERTAIN COMBAT ZONE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES.''.

            (2) The item relating to section 112 in the table of 
        sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code 
        is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed 
                            Forces and civilian employees of the United 
                            States.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act
Bill: S.3136 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit 
  contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with 
            State or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot 
Measures Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS 
              IN CONNECTION WITH BALLOT INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA.

    (a) In General.--Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election 
Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking 
``election;'' and inserting the following: ``election, including a 
State or local ballot initiative or referendum;''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this Act shall apply 
with respect to elections held in 2022 or any succeeding year.
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Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.3739 | Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon (D-TX)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act
This bill extends the provisions of the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to the Department of Homeland Security, with respect to the U.S. Coast Guard when it is not operating in the Department of the Navy. That act directed the Department of Defense to identify (1) certain disability severance payments paid after January 17, 1991, to veterans with combat-related injuries, from which it withheld amounts for tax purposes; and (2) the individuals to whom such severance payments were made.

To amend the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to apply 
to members of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as 
                a service in the Department of the Navy.

    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 ``Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNTS IMPROPERLY WITHHELD FOR TAX PURPOSES 
              FROM SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TO VETERANS OF THE COAST GUARD 
              WITH COMBAT-RELATED INJURIES.

    (a) Application to Members of the Coast Guard When the Coast Guard 
Is Not Operating as a Service in the Department of the Navy.--The 
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-292; 
10 U.S.C. 1212 note) is amended--
            (1) in section 3(a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
        by inserting ``(or the Secretary of Homeland Security, with 
        respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a 
        service in the Department of the Navy)'' after ``the Secretary 
        of Defense''; and
            (2) in section 4--
                    (A) in the heading, by inserting ``and secretary of 
                homeland security'' after ``secretary of defense'';
                    (B) by inserting ``or the Secretary of Homeland 
                Security'' after ``The Secretary of Defense''; and
                    (C) by striking ``made by the Secretary'' and 
                inserting ``made by that Secretary''.
    (b) Deadlines.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall carry out 
the amendments made by subsection (a)--
            (1) in paragraph (1), not later than one year after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act; and
            (2) in paragraph (2), on and after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
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A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill: S.369 | Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon (D-MT)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to use grant funds to restore the frequency of rail service on long-distance routes and rehire employees furloughed on or after October 1, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

To authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the 
   restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees 
            furloughed as a result of 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. GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION FOR 
              LONG-DISTANCE SERVICE RESTORATION AND EMPLOYEE RECALLS.

    (a) Appropriations.--In addition to amounts otherwise made 
available, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2021, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $165,926,000, which 
shall remain available until September 30, 2024, for grants to the 
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as ``Amtrak'').
    (b) Use of Funds.--Grant funds appropriated under subsection (a) 
may be used by Amtrak--
            (1) to restore, not later than 90 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the frequency of rail service on 
        long-distance routes (as defined in section 24102 of title 49, 
        United States Code) that Amtrak reduced the frequency of on or 
        after July 1, 2020, and continue to operate such service at 
        such frequency; and
            (2) to recall and manage employees furloughed on or after 
        October 1, 2020, as a result of efforts to prevent, prepare 
        for, and respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease 
        pandemic.
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Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act
Bill: H.R.3066 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act
This bill extends the existing prohibition on trafficking in contraband cigarettes and contraband smokeless tobacco to Guam.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include Guam for purposes of 
  statutes prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes, 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 ``Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds as follows:
            (1) There are many examples of disparities within Federal 
        law in its application to the United States territories, 
        including within the Federal criminal code.
            (2) The territory of Guam has lost significant revenue due 
        to prolific trafficking of contraband cigarettes onto the 
        island.
            (3) Since Guam had increased its tobacco tax by 200 percent 
        in 2010, local numbers have indicated that at least 98 million 
        cigarettes are untaxed every three years, amounting to a loss 
        of approximately $14.6 million.
            (4) Given its proximity to Asian countries where tobacco 
        products, including cigarettes, are incredibly inexpensive, the 
        propensity for cigarette trafficking leading to tax evasion is 
        greater.
            (5) Without the assistance of Federal enforcement and 
        resources, Guam remains vulnerable to cigarette trafficking and 
        is at a high risk for tax evasion.

SEC. 3. GUAM INCLUDED FOR PURPOSES OF STATUTES PROHIBITING TRAFFICKING 
              IN CONTRABAND CIGARETTES.

    Section 2341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in 
paragraph (4), by inserting after ``the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,'' 
the following: ``Guam,''.
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No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act
Bill: H.R.3327 | Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act
This bill makes a Member of Congress who has been convicted of a crime related to public corruption ineligible to receive certain retirement payments between the date of sentencing and the date of final conviction. Such retirement payments are those made under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System based on the individual's service as a Member.
Under current law, a Member must forgo receipt of these payments only after a final conviction (i.e., after the exhaustion of all appeals under the judicial process). The bill eliminates these payments to a Member from the date of sentencing for the conviction.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the temporary halt 
   in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain 
                   offenses, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated 
Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act''.

SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION.

    Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
    ``(7)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an 
offense described in paragraph (2) shall not, between the date of 
sentencing and the date of final conviction for such offense, be 
eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the 
retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this 
sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a 
Member (irrespective of when rendered).
    ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph 
(A) is overturned by a court of competent jurisdiction, such individual 
shall receive payments that such individual would have received but for 
application of subparagraph (A).
    ``(C) The provisions of this paragraph only apply to a conviction 
that occurs after the date of enactment of this paragraph.''.
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Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4320 | Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 2021
This bill eliminates, for taxable years ending in 2020, the base erosion minimum tax rate applicable to certain large corporations that have deductions with respect to amounts paid or accrued to foreign-related parties exceeding 3% of their total deductions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the base erosion 
           minimum tax rate for taxable years ending in 2020.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Help Our Businesses Recover Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. BASE EROSION MINIMUM TAX RELIEF FOR 2020.

    (a) In General.--Section 59A(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and (3)'' and inserting 
        ``, (3), and (5)'', and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(5) Modification for taxable years ending in 2020.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In the case of any taxable year 
                ending in 2020, paragraph (1) shall be applied by 
                substituting `0 percent' for `10 percent' in 
                subparagraph (A) of such paragraph.
                    ``(B) Coordination with section 15.--Section 15 
                shall not apply to any of the changes in rates of tax 
                by reason of subparagraph (A).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
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Ban Russian Energy Imports Act
Bill: H.R.6951 | Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh (D-NJ)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Ban Russian Energy Imports Act
This bill declares that a national emergency exists with respect to the aggression of Russia against Ukraine. During this emergency, the President must prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which Russia or a Russian national has any interest. The bill exempts products that are already loaded or in transit at the time of this bill's enactment.

To prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum 
 products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation.

    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 ``Ban Russian Energy Imports Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL, PETROLEUM, PETROLEUM 
              PRODUCTS, LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS, AND COAL FROM THE 
              RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

    (a) Emergency Declaration.--Notwithstanding section 201 of the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621), Congress declares that--
            (1) the aggression of the Russian Federation against 
        Ukraine constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
        national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United 
        States; and
            (2) a national emergency exists with respect to that 
        threat.
    (b) Import Prohibition.--During the period during which the 
national emergency declared by subsection (a) is in effect, the 
President shall prohibit the importation by any person subject to the 
jurisdiction of the United States of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum 
products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which the Russian 
Federation or a national of the Russian Federation has any interest.
    (c) Application of Other Provisions.--The provisions of the 
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), 
including the consultation and reporting requirements, regulatory 
authorities, and enforcement and savings provisions, shall apply to the 
national emergency declared under subsection (a) to the same extent as 
to a national emergency declared by the President and referred to in 
section 202 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 1701).
    (d) Transition of Oil in Transit.--The prohibition under subsection 
(b) shall not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum 
products, liquefied natural gas, and coal that are loaded for transit 
or in transit to the United States on the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5270 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act of 2021
This bill temporarily prohibits the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting research on any influenza virus or coronavirus if the research is reasonably expected to increase the virus's pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals via the respiratory route.

To prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or 
 supporting certain gain-of-function research, 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 ``Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen 
Research Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NO CONDUCT OR SUPPORT BY NIH OF GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH.

    Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 281 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 404O. GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH.

    ``(a) Prohibition.--During the period ending on September 30, 2026, 
the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, 
directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-
function research that may be reasonably anticipated to confer 
attributes to any influenza virus or coronavirus (including any 
coronavirus that is associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome) 
such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or 
transmissibility in mammals via the respiratory route.
    ``(b) Limitation.--This section does not apply to characterization 
or testing of any naturally occurring influenza virus or coronavirus, 
unless the characterization or testing is anticipated to increase 
pathogenicity or transmissibility.''.
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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.
Bill: H.R.8832 | Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise regulations so as to specifically require Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities to report the identity of medical directors and related information.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing 
 facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.

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

SECTION 1. ENSURING NURSING FACILITIES REPORT INFORMATION ON MEDICAL 
              DIRECTORS OF SUCH FACILITIES.

    Section 1124(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-3(c)) 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following 
        new subparagraph:
                    ``(C) Updated regulations.--Not later than 2 years 
                after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, 
                the Secretary shall revise the regulations promulgated 
                pursuant to subparagraph (A) to require, effective on 
                the date that is 90 days after the date on which such 
                revised regulations are published in the Federal 
                Register, a facility to include in reports required 
                under this section the information described in 
                paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(II) with respect to managing 
                employees who are medical directors of such facility. 
                Beginning 6 months after such revised regulations are 
                so published, the Secretary shall make such information 
                so reported with respect to medical directors of a 
                facility publicly available on the Nursing Home Compare 
                website under section 1819(i) (or a successor 
                website).''; and
            (2) in paragraph (5)(C), by inserting ``and shall include a 
        medical director of such facility'' before the period at the 
        end.
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Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1590 | Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021
This bill extends to Indian reservations, dependent Indian communities, Indian allotments, and areas with high populations of Indians the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high cost areas should be available at rates that are reasonably comparable to urban areas.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to 
telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas 
    with high populations of Indian people to the universal service 
 principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and 
                            high cost areas.

    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 Internet Expansion Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. UNIVERSAL SERVICE IN INDIAN COUNTRY AND AREAS WITH HIGH 
              POPULATIONS OF INDIAN PEOPLE.

    Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
254(b)(3)) is amended by inserting ``and in Indian country (as defined 
in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code) and areas with high 
populations of Indian (as defined in section 19 of the Act of June 18, 
1934 (Chapter 576; 48 Stat. 988; 25 U.S.C. 5129)) people'' after ``high 
cost areas''.
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Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021
Bill: S.1580 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain aliens from the United States while such an alien's application for admission is pending.
Specifically, if an alien arrived by land from a foreign country bordering the United States and the alien is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to admission into the United States, DOJ must return that alien to that bordering foreign country while the alien's application for admission is pending. (Currently, DOJ may choose to detain such an alien or return the alien to the bordering foreign country while the application for admission is pending.)

To amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to 
    require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols.

    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 ``Make the Migrant Protection 
Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIGRANT PROTECTION PROTOCOLS.

    Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``may'' and inserting 
``shall''.
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Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act
Bill: S.4703 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act
This bill requires the President to take actions as necessary to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) (or foreign individuals or entities acting on behalf of the CCP) from purchasing real estate located in the United States.
The bill also modifies an existing civil penalty for failing to satisfy a reporting requirement relating to a foreign individual or entity that acquires or transfers an interest in U.S. agricultural land. Under this bill, the civil penalty for failing to report the required information to the Department of Agriculture must be at least 10% of the fair market value of the relevant interest in agricultural land.

To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to 
 prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the 
 United States by the Chinese Communist Party, 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 ``Securing America's Land from Foreign 
Interference Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE 
              LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY THE CHINESE COMMUNIST 
              PARTY.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the 
purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States 
by any member of the Chinese Communist Party or any foreign person 
acting for or on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an 
        individual or entity that is not a United States person.
            (2) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the 
        several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
        Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
        American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any 
        other territory or possession of the United States.
            (3) United states person.--The term ``United States 
        person'' means--
                    (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully 
                admitted for permanent residence to the United States; 
                or
                    (B) an entity organized under the laws of the 
                United States or any jurisdiction within the United 
                States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

SEC. 3. PENALTY AMOUNT UNDER AGRICULTURAL FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE 
              ACT OF 1978.

    Section 3(b) of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act 
of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3502(b)) is amended by striking ``exceed 25 percent 
of'' and inserting ``be less than 10 percent, or exceed 25 percent, 
of''.
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FAIR Leave Act
Bill: H.R.3791 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
FAIR Leave Act or the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act
This bill repeals the limit on the aggregate number of workweeks of family and medical leave that spouses employed by the same employer may be entitled to during any 12-month period. The current limit is 12 aggregate workweeks.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain 
 limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer.

    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 ``Fair Access for Individuals to 
Receive Leave Act'' or the ``FAIR Leave Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS ON LEAVE FOR SPOUSES.

    Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 
U.S.C. 2612(f)) is repealed.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the "James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office".
Bill: S.3319 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the ``James A. Rogers 
                           Jr. Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. JAMES A. ROGERS JR. POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, shall be known 
and designated as the ``James A. Rogers Jr. 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 ``James A. 
Rogers Jr. Post Office''.
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Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act
Bill: S.3345 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit 
  contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with 
                   ballot initiatives and referenda.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Ballot Measures from 
Foreign Influence Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS 
              IN CONNECTION WITH BALLOT INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA.

    (a) In General.--Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election 
Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting 
``, or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum'' after 
``election''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the 
date of enactment of this Act.
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Hiring Proven Performers to the Civil Service Act
Bill: S.4911 | Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Hiring Proven Performers to the Civil Service Act
This bill authorizes a federal agency to noncompetitively appoint certain high-performing federal employees.
Specifically, an agency may noncompetitively appoint, for other than temporary employment, to a position in the competitive service any individual who
An individual may not be appointed to such a position more than once.
OPM must set forth the criteria for certifying an individual as a high-performing employee in a former position based on (1) the individual's final performance appraisal in that former position, and (2) a recommendation by the individual's immediate or other supervisor in that position.

To provide for noncompetitive appointments in the competitive service 
                 for high-performing Federal 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 ``Hiring Proven Performers to the 
Civil Service Act''.

SEC. 2. NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR HIGH-PERFORMING CIVILIAN 
              EMPLOYEES.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section--
            (1) the term ``competitive service'' has the meaning given 
        the term in section 2102 of title 5, United States Code; and
            (2) the term ``Executive agency'' has the meaning given the 
        term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
    (b) Regulations.--Under such regulations as the Director of the 
Office of Personnel Management shall issue, an Executive agency may 
noncompetitively appoint, for other than temporary employment, to a 
position in the competitive service any individual who--
            (1) is certified by the Director as having been a high-
        performing employee in a former position in the competitive 
        service;
            (2) has been separated from the former position described 
        in paragraph (1) for less than 6 years; and
            (3) is qualified for the new position in the competitive 
        service, as determined by the head of the Executive agency 
        making the noncompetitive appointment.
    (c) Limitation on Authority.--An individual may not be appointed to 
a position under subsection (b) more than once.
    (d) Designation of High-Performing Employees.--The Director of the 
Office of Personnel Management shall, in the regulations issued under 
subsection (b), set forth the criteria for certifying an individual as 
a ``high-performing employee'' in a former position, which shall be 
based on--
            (1) the final performance appraisal of the individual in 
        that former position; and
            (2) a recommendation by the immediate or other supervisor 
        of the individual in that former position.
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Fix Nondisclosure of Influence in Health Research Act
Bill: H.R.5442 | Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Fix Nondisclosure of Influence in Health Research Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually report on research misconduct related to foreign influence. The report must address cases of research misconduct identified by the National Institutes of Health, the investigation and enforcement of each case, and other efforts to prevent such misconduct.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to 
     Congress a report on actions taken by the Secretary to ensure 
 compliance with disclosure requirements relating to foreign influence.

    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 ``Fix Nondisclosure of Influence in 
Health Research Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON PROGRESS TO ADDRESS UNDUE FOREIGN INFLUENCE.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and 
annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions of the Senate, in a manner that does not compromise national 
security, a report on actions taken by the Secretary--
            (1) to address cases of noncompliance with disclosure 
        requirements or research misconduct related to foreign 
        influence, including--
                    (A) the number of potential noncompliance cases 
                investigated by the National Institutes of Health or 
                reported to the National Institutes of Health by a 
                research institution, including relating to undisclosed 
                research support, undisclosed conflicts of interest or 
                other conflicts of commitment, and peer review 
                violations;
                    (B) the number of cases referred to the Office of 
                Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human 
                Services, the Office of National Security of the 
                Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal 
                Bureau of Investigation, or other law enforcement 
                agencies;
                    (C) a description of enforcement actions taken for 
                noncompliance related to undue foreign influence; and
                    (D) any other relevant information; and
            (2) to prevent, address, and mitigate instances of 
        noncompliance with disclosure requirements or research 
        misconduct related to foreign influence.
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To prohibit the rescission, suspension, or revision of certain regulations that govern the Title X family planning program.
Bill: H.R.500 | Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding or modifying a rule finalized on March 4, 2019, that addresses compliance with a statutory prohibition on the use of Title X family planning funds for programs where abortion is a method of family planning.

To prohibit the rescission, suspension, or revision of certain 
      regulations that govern the Title X family planning program.

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

SECTION 1. NO RESCISSION, SUSPENSION, OR REVISION OF CERTAIN 
              REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING 
              PROGRAM.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services (and any other officer 
or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services) shall not 
rescind, suspend, or revise the final rule titled ``Compliance With 
Statutory Program Integrity Requirements'' published on March 4, 2019, 
by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the Office of 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Poland Over Russia Act
Bill: H.R.7169 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Poland Over Russia Act
This bill requires the United States to withhold all contributions to the United Nations until Russia's membership on the U.N. Security Council is terminated and Poland is made a permanent member of the council. The President must order U.S. representatives to the United Nations to advocate for other member states to take similar actions.

To withhold all assessed and voluntary contributions to the United 
Nations until such time as the membership of the Russian Federation on 
 the United Nations Security Council is terminated and the Republic of 
 Poland is afforded full rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a 
Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, 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 ``Poland Over Russia Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP OF POLAND ON THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY 
              COUNCIL.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States 
shall withhold all assessed and voluntary contributions to the United 
Nations until such time as the membership of the Russian Federation on 
the United Nations Security Council is terminated and the Republic of 
Poland is afforded full rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a 
Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council.
    (b) Presidential Action.--The President is authorized to take any 
appropriate action to carry out subsection (a).
    (c) Actions at the United Nations.--The President shall direct the 
United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use the 
voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the United Nations 
to encourage Member States of the United Nations to take actions 
identical or similar to the action described in subsection (a).
    (d) No Effect on the United States in the United Nations.--United 
States membership in the United Nations shall not be affected in any 
way by any action under this section.
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